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Turn a walk through Canmore into a guided mountain-town story. This 5 km return-route smartphone audio tour uses GPS to play automatically as you explore downtown, Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk, the Bow River, Main Street, Canmore Museum, the NWMP Barracks, Miner’s Union Hall, Big Head, the historic Canmore Hotel and coal-mining landmarks. Hear local history, mountain stories and hidden details while moving at your own pace. Download before you go and pause whenever you like. This is a self-guided outdoor experience; attraction admission, optional interiors, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included. Interior hours and accessibility vary by attraction.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Corner of Railway Ave & 8th
Itinerary
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1Three Sisters Gallery
THREE SISTERS GALLERY. Browse rotating exhibitions by Canmore and regional artists on the second floor of Elevation Place.
3 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY. Cross the tracks that drove Canmore’s growth from coal town to mountain community.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Sidney Street & Bow Valley Trail
RED TELEPHONE BOX. Spot the classic British call box and discover how this familiar design became a global icon.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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STANDING BEAR. Meet Canmore’s black bear sculpture and consider how bears share this mountain landscape.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bow Valley Trail & 13 Street
GRIZZLY BEAR. Compare Canmore’s grizzly sculpture with its black bear neighbour and learn the key differences.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Bow Valley Trail & 15 Street
NORTH MOUNTAINS. Take in Princess Margaret Mountain, Anû Kathâ Îpa, Mount Charles Stewart, Mount Lady Macdonald and Grotto Mountain.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Bow Valley Trail & 17 Street
INUKSHUK. See a large stone landmark inspired by Inuit inuksuit and learn what these forms can signify.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Railway Avenue & Bow Valley Trail
COAL MINING CARS. See the preserved mine cars that recall the industry behind Canmore’s early growth.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Policeman's Creek Boardwalk
POLICEMAN’S CREEK BOARDWALK. Follow the scenic marsh boardwalk toward Bow River views and stories of the Canmore Nordic Centre and local festivals; the west entrance has stairs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
MOUNT RUNDLE. Pause for a dramatic view of the long, rugged ridge rising above the Bow Valley.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
ISABELLE DUBÉ MEMORIAL MURAL. Pause at this moving artwork honouring the Canmore teacher and athlete.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
CANMORE MUSEUM & GEOSCIENCE CENTRE. Explore local mining, geology and community stories at the museum inside the Civic Centre at 902B 7th Avenue.
3 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
13Friendship Park
FRIENDSHIP PARK. Discover Canmore’s sister-city connection with Higashikawa, Japan, in this welcoming downtown green space.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
MAIN STREET AND DOWNTOWN CANMORE. Stroll past lively shops, restaurants and galleries beneath a dramatic mountain backdrop.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Canmore
CANMORE HOTEL. View the 1890 heritage landmark at 738 Main Street, now operating as the Canmore Hotel Hostel.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16The Canmore Miners' Union Hall
CANMORE MINERS’ UNION HALL. View the 1913 labour landmark that became a lasting centre for Canmore’s community and culture.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Centennial Park
CENTENNIAL PARK. Enjoy a Three Sisters viewpoint and the Stan Rogers stage, home to the Canmore Folk Music Festival and community events.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Canmore
RALPH CONNOR MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH. See the historic 1891 little white church, still home to an active and welcoming congregation.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Nwmp Barracks
NORTH-WEST MOUNTED POLICE BARRACKS. View one of Alberta’s oldest surviving NWMP buildings; the grounds are always accessible and the interior opens seasonally.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Big Head Sculpture
BIG HEAD. Meet Canmore’s iconic sculpture and discover the playful link between its name and the town’s Gaelic roots.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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