Canmore
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"...when i lived here it was a much smaller mountain community full of mountaineers and heliski guides.Today Canmore has developed into a bustling town on the outskirts of the Banff National Park Gates.With a lack of condominiums in Banff, Canmore offers wonderfully spacious condominiums with fabulous mountain views.These are excellent value for money and a great alternative to Banff."
Sarah Headifen - Ski Traveller
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Resort
Canmore is just 20 minutes away from Banff and a real mountain community as where ever you look there are 360 degree views of stunning mountains everywhere.
Originally an old coal mining town and host to the Olympic Nordic (Cross Country and Biathlon) events in 1988 this was probably the first real exposure to the then small community of 3200 residents.
Today the population has grown to 16,000 and is now a thriving town with trendy mountain cafes,resturants,bars,fashionable interior design stores,ski shops and a large supermarket.
Staying here is great for those wanting to explore the Canadian Rockies and appreciate a real authentic mountain community.
Currently there is no ski shuttle service to the slopes of Mt Norquay,Sunshine or Lake Louise but a quick 15 minute drive will have you in Banff where you can choose to jump on buses to gain access to the ski resorts.Or a 40 minute drive and you will be in beauitful Kananaskis Country and home to Nakiska which was host to the 1988 downhill Olympic events.
| Resort Scorecard |
| Beginners |
7 / 10 |
Nightlife |
6 / 10 |
| Intermediates |
8 / 10 |
Village Charm |
8 / 10 |
| Experts |
8 / 10 |
Non Ski Activities |
5 / 10 |
RING Sarah or Shirley, from New Zealand Toll Free 0800 11 22 99 or from Australian Toll Free 1-800 15 95 25 for more information.
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Good times ...
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Banff Norquay trail map
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| Resort Features - Mt Norquay |
| Season |
Early Nov - Late April |
| Nearest airport |
Calgary |
| Transfer time |
1.5hrs to Canmore 20 mins to Mt Norquay from Canmore |
| Transport options |
Car Hire or Transfer |
| Summit elevation |
7,000ft / 2133 m |
| Village elevation |
5,350ft/ 1630 m |
| Vertical drop |
1,650ft / 503 m |
| Ski area |
190 acres / 76.89 hectares |
| Ski lifts |
5 |
| Number of runs |
28 |
| Longest run |
3,830ft/1,168 m |
| Terrain park |
1 |
| Halfpipe |
2 |
| Grade |
20% Beginner
36% Intermediate
44% Advanced / Expert |
| Temperatures |
NOV/DEC -5/+1
JAN -7
FEB -1
MAR/APR +3/+8 |
| Resort Features - Sunshine |
| Season |
Early Nov - Late April |
| Nearest airport |
Calgary |
| Transfer time |
1.5hrs to Canmore 45 minutes to Sunshine from Canmore |
| Transport options |
Car Hire or Transfer |
| Summit elevation |
8,954ft / 2730 m |
| Village elevation |
7,082ft/ 2160 m |
| Vertical drop |
3,514ft / 1071 m |
| Ski area |
3358 acres / 1358.98 hectares |
| Ski lifts |
12 Lifts |
| Number of runs |
107 |
| Longest run |
26,400ft/ 8,047 m |
| Terrain park |
1 |
| Halfpipe |
1 |
| Grade |
20% Beginner
55% Intermediate
25% Advanced / Expert |
| Temperatures |
NOV/DEC -5/+1
JAN -7
FEB -1
MAR/APR +3/+8 |
| Resort Features - Nakiska |
| Season |
Early Dec - Mid April |
| Nearest airport |
Calgary |
| Transfer time |
1.5hrs to Canmore 40 minutes to Nakiska from Canmore |
| Transport options |
Car Hire or Transfer |
| Summit elevation |
7415 ft / 2260 m |
| Village elevation |
5003 ft / 1525 m |
| Vertical drop |
2,412 ft/ 735 m |
| Ski area |
325 acres |
| Ski lifts |
6 |
| Number of runs |
28 |
| Longest run |
3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Terrain park |
1 |
| Grade |
16% Beginner
70% Intermediate
14% Advanced/Expert
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| Temperatures |
NOV/DEC -5/+1
JAN -7
FEB -1
MAR/APR +3/+8 |
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