Outdoor activities in Canmore

Outdoor Activities & Sports

Canmore’s mountain landscape supports a diverse range of athletic facilities, from the 1988 Olympic legacy of the Canmore Nordic Centre to high-altitude golf courses like Silvertip and Stewart Creek. The town features specialized infrastructure including technical mountain bike skills parks, indoor climbing walls at Elevation Place, and multiple ice rinks. Local parks and riverside trails provide dedicated spaces for field sports, off-leash exercise, and recreational cycling across the Bow Valley.

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Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club

An 18-hole championship course designed by Gary Browning, featuring dramatic elevation changes and views of the Three Sisters mountain peaks.

B

Canmore Golf Club

Established in 1926 along the Bow River, this traditional course offers a flatter layout compared to the surrounding mountain terrain.

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Silvertip

High-altitude golf course characterized by 600 feet of elevation change and rugged mountain terrain overlooking the Bow Valley.

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Bike Skills Park

Community cycling facility featuring dirt jumps and a pump track designed for various skill levels.

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Canmore Recreation Centre

Public sports facility housing two ice rinks, a weight room, and community meeting spaces.

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Elevation Place

Modern indoor hub featuring a competitive climbing wall, an aquatic center with a lazy river and waterslides, and the public library.

G

West Canmore Park

Riverside green space providing access to the Bow River loop trail and open areas for recreation.

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Rundle Crescent Park

Local neighborhood park equipped with a playground and open grass space.

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Elk Run Ball Park

Sports complex featuring several fenced baseball and softball diamonds.

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Millenium Park

Large open field near the town center used for community festivals, sports matches, and large-scale events.

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Canmore Nordic Centre Cross Country Stadium

Former 1988 Winter Olympics venue with over 65 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails and a world-class biathlon range.

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MTB Skills Park

Technical training area at the Nordic Centre featuring wooden features, rock gardens, and obstacles for mountain bikers.

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MTB Skills Park

Specialized mountain bike training zone located within the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.

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Elk Run Off-leash Dog Park

Fenced off-leash area for dogs located near the Elk Run industrial district.

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Moraine Road Playground

Residential playground featuring climbing structures and a small grassy area.

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