The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Three Sisters Gallery

  Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore beautiful Canmore! During this 5 km (return) sightseeing tour, we'll point out must-see sights, attractions & sculptures, as well as explore some historical buildings from Canmore's coal mining days. Highlights include Policeman's Creek Boardwalk, the Canmore Miner's Union Hall, NWMP Barracks & more! Don't just see the sights of Canmore, hear what they have to say! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along the route. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue

  As you cross the railway tracks, we'll tell you about the Canadian Pacific Railway and the effect it had on the development of Canmore.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Sidney Street & Bow Valley Trail

  We'll point out the iconic British red telephone box that sits at the corner. You've definitely seen them, but how much do you know about them? You'll find out!

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Hospital Place & Bow Valley Trail

  We'll point out a black bear sculpture and tell you a bit about black bears in Canmore and the Rocky Mountains.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Bow Valley Trail & 13 Street

  After the black bear sculpture, wouldn't you know it, there's a grizzly bear sculpture! We'll tell you about some of the differences between the two.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Bow Valley Trail & 15 Street

  We'll point out a fantastic view of the mountains to the north. We'll you a bit about how Princess Margaret Mountain, Squaw's Tit, Mount Charles Stewart, Mount Lady MacDonald and Mount Grotto got their names!

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Bow Valley Trail & 17 Street

  We'll point out a big inukshuk and tell you a bit about them.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Railway Avenue & Bow Valley Trail

  We'll point out the coal mining cars monument and tell you how important of a factor mining was in the early days of Canmore.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Policeman's Creek Boardwalk

  As you walk a portion of the beautiful boardwalk, you'll discover the following points of interest: Bow River, Canmore Nordic Centre, Festivals & Events.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  We'll point out an incredible view of Mount Rundle and tell you everything we know about it!

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  We'll show you a mural of Isabelle Dube, and explain the tragic story behind it.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center

  You'll see the museum that has over 10,000 artificats and has been welcoming visitors since 1984.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 13
  Friendship Park

  You'll stroll this small park and discover what the town of Canmore has in common with the Japanese city of Higashikawa.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14

  You'll stroll down Main Street and see all the shops, restaurants and galleries that call Canmore home.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Canmore Inn & Suites

  We'll point out this stalwart in Canmore that was built way back in 1890 by Count Eugene de Rambouville!

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16
  The Canmore Miners' Union Hall

  You'll see and learn about one of Canmore's most important cultural and historical buildings, and the often contentious relationship the town had with miners.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17
  Centennial Park

  There's three points of interest we'll explore in Centennial Park: a fantastic view of the Three Sisters Mountains, the Stan Rogers stage and some of the annual events and festivals that call the park home.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18
  Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Canmore

  We'll point out the one of the earliest Presbyterian churches built in Alberta and tell you about the mystery behind it's name.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19

  We'll take you one of the most important attractions on in Canmore and explain how the barracks played an important role in maintaining law and order in Canmore's more rough and tumble days.

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20
  Big Head Sculpture

  Finally, we'll tell you all about the odd sculpture and how it's associated with the name Canmore itself!

  3 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Avens Gallery (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Grassi Lakes (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Ha Ling Peak (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Upper Kananaskis Lake (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Grotto Canyon (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Kananaski Wildlife Drive (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Tourism Canmore Kananaskis (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Cross Zee Ranch (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Canmore Farmers Market (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Fireweed Glass Studio (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• Ribbon Creek Trail (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

  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

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