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Welcome to the official page of Canmore Kananaskis in the Canadian Rockies! We invite you to !

You’ll fall in love with the heart and soul of this one-of-a-kind mountain lifestyle.

08/14/2025

Looking for a dining experience in Canmore? 👀🍴

Check out these three local gems that take mountain dining to its peak.

🌿 Sauvage
Tucked away on a sleepy side street, Sauvage is a love letter to the land. Chef Tracy Little crafts every dish with wild-foraged ingredients, a deep respect for the land, and stories from the mountains.

🍁 Änkôr
Refined, passionate, and proudly Canadian. Änkôr showcases Chef Danny Beaulieu’s seasonal menus, elevated by perfect pairings from sommelier Julie Hélie.

🥃 Stirling grill and lounge at the Malcolm Hotel
Start with a mountain view and a glass in hand or go all in with The King’s Table: a 3- or 5-course fine dining experience led by Chef Graham. Each dish crafted to showcase the bold flavours and seasonal ingredients with matched pours from the sommelier’s cellar.

Welcome to Canmore. You’re in foodie country now!

Images: Sauvage Canmore, Änkôr, The Stirling Grill and Lounge

08/12/2025

Meet the Pine Marten: agile, elusive, and surprisingly fierce 🐾

Often mistaken for a weasel, squirrel, or ferret, the pine marten (Martes americana) is actually part of the mustelid family, alongside otters, badgers and wolverines. Though rarely seen, they’re important members of the forest ecosystem here in the Canadian Rockies.

📍 Habitat: Old-growth forests with plenty of tree hollows
🍽️ Diet: Opportunistic omnivores. They eat small mammals, birds, eggs, insects, berries, and yes… sometimes even marmots

Likes: Quiet forests, soft landings, and staying out of sight
Dislikes: Habitat loss, trail noise, and leftover trash

🎯 Fun fact: Pine martens can rotate their back ankles, allowing them to climb down trees headfirst. Their long tails help them balance as they leap between branches like tiny forest acrobats.

Pine martens are a protected species in Canada. If you’re lucky enough to spot one, admire from afar. Don’t feed them or follow them.

Let’s help keep these wild animals wild.

📸 Photo credit on IG:

08/10/2025

The Canadian Rockies still have plenty of summer magic left to offer. 🌞 Whether it’s an evening walk, a family picnic, or one more adventure before back-to-school, August reminds us the days are still long, the air still warm, and the mountains are still waiting.

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08/08/2025

💭 Canadian Rockies travel isn’t only about big hikes and summiting mountains...

Sometimes it’s about slowing down, soaking up the view, and simply enjoying the moment ✨.

Canmore and Kananaskis offer both adventure and stillness. A place to just hang for a minute.

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08/04/2025

Did you know?

The historic Engine Bridge in Canmore was originally built in the 1890s for trains carrying coal through the Bow Valley.

Now, it’s a place for slow strolls, quiet thoughts, and skies that sometimes steal your breath. 💜

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07/29/2025

📍 What Should You Know Before Visiting Canmore Like a Local?

Canmore began as a mining town in the 1880s. The mines are long gone, but the community remains. People still live close to the land, biking to work, carrying bear spray on dog walks, squeezing in a trail run before dinner. Respect for nature is is how we live.

🧭 Think of this blog as your Canmore starter pack:

• What to wear (hint: layers)
• How to use a bear bin without injury
• Trail and sidewalk etiquette
• Knowing when to summit and when to turn back

📖 Read it before you pack your bags... or your crampons.

👉 Link in the comment section for the inside scoop

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07/27/2025

Meet the Coyote: Nature’s Trickster on Silent Paws 🐾

Quick, clever, and built to adapt. Coyotes are one of the most resilient animals in the Canadian Rockies.

They can run up to 70 km/h, walk silently on their toes, and communicate with howls, barks, yips, and the occasional yodel.

To keep coyotes safe (and wild):
✔ Keep pets leashed
✔ Never feed wildlife
✔ Secure garbage and food scraps
✔ Observe quietly from a distance

Fun fact: Coyotes have the widest vocal range of any mammal in North America. if you’ve ever heard a mysterious chorus echo through the trees, it might’ve been a coyote just putting on a concert. 🎤

Let’s give these wild neighbours the space they need to thrive.

07/23/2025

Paddle season is here! So let’s talk favourite spots.
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Whether you’re into calm lakes, gentle rivers, or post-hike floats, Canmore and Kananaskis have plenty of ways to get on the water, topped with some truly stunning mountain views.
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We have gathered 8 of our favourite paddling locations, including:
🛶 Where to launch
📍 Where to rent gear
🌿 Safety tips + how to paddle respectfully

📖 Read it here: https://heyor.ca/MApK8o

But we also know you have great advice.
👉 Where’s your go-to place for a paddle?

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07/18/2025

☀️ Save this for summer patio days in Canmore.

From sunny brunches to sunset beers with a mountain view, Canmore’s patios are made for soaking up the season.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just dreaming of your next meal with a view, this blog has everything you need to pick your perfect patio.

🗺️ Read the full guide to Canmore’s best mountain patios here: [link in comments]

📸 Photo credits: .grill.lounge .canmore

07/15/2025

The mountains are bursting into bloom 🌸🏔️

Every step on the trail reveals another reason to fall in love with Canmore and Kananaskis. From riverside blossoms to alpine meadows, nature’s putting on a show!

Where to wander this wildflower season:
📍 Guinn’s Pass
📍 Bow River in Canmore
📍 Galatea Lakes

Let the Rockies slow you down and open you up. 🌼

Take only memories, tread lightly, and tag a friend you’d hike this with.

📸 on IG: .en.rose__

07/12/2025

07/08/2025

🚗🛣️ What’s your ultimate road trip tip?

Everyone has that one golden rule they live by on the road.
Maybe it’s “Keep your camera in the front seat.”
Maybe it’s “Always say yes to the detour.”

📣 We’d love to hear yours!

Share your favourite tip in the comments and help us build the Canadian Rockies’ go-to road trip guide, crafted by real travellers who know the road well.

📍Somewhere between here and the next adventure.

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