Canmore

Canmore is the main gateway to Canada’s Rocky Mountains from Calgary. 

KPOW Cat Skiing @Fortress Mountain, Nakiska Ski Resort and the Canmore Nordic Centre are Canmore’s key winter attractions. Canmore acts as the perfect base camp for Lake Louise Ski Resort, Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Mount Norquay Ski Resort and/or Banff day trips.

Second annual Easter ski quiz

Secret spots on ski hills and cool local trivia form the basis of this ski-themed "Easter egg" hunt...

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How and where to get into cross-country skiing in Alberta

Our top reasons for Nordic skiing in Alberta are as varied as the terrain you can stride and glide...

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More snow hits Western Canada ski resorts as temps dip

From Jasper to Banff this week, a little pre-season tour found me in the snow sooner than expected...

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Ring in the first snow of 2022/23 season with a plan

Here is what you might have missed over the weekend: the first snow falls of the winter 2022-23...

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Extend your season with the longest ski seasons in Western Canada

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Skiing pow mid-April, again in 2023. How? Taking advantage of Western Canada's longest seasons...

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Hunting Easter Eggs at Alberta and BC Ski Hills

Secret spots on ski hills and cool local mountain town trivia form the basis of this ski-themed...

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What are friends for? Learning how to ski at Nakiska

Sometimes it takes a little nudge to get into skiing. For Ethel Telavera, all she needed was a...

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Support future Olympians and make a difference locally

Supporting or donating to charitable organizations that connect people to winter activities creates...

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Snow roundup: where to go for snow in Alberta and BC

With the new snow across Western Canada’s mountains this last seven to ten days, it's been a wild...

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First-time snowboarder: 'Wow, it was amazing!'

It was an epic day of winter firsts for Kausar Kallaru recently: her first time visiting a Canadian...

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Skiing Green to Blue to Black All in One Day

Any snow day is a fantastic day for Joyce Ou. Just a few short years ago that was not the case but...

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"Cross-country skiing in Alberta: There's so much to love!"

Our top reasons for Nordic skiing in Alberta are as varied as the terrain you can stride and glide...

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Spirit North Cross Country Skiing Indigenous Youth

COVID Nordic ski craze sweeping across Alberta

If you’re seeking the upsides of the COVID-19 pandemic, the enthusiasm for outdoor winter sports...

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Nakiska Ski Area

An ideal mountain base camp, Canmore is located approximately 75 km west of Calgary and is home to many winter adventures.

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