SkiCanada is pleased to announce the addition of a new winter vacation destination in Western Canada. Canmore, in Alberta, is a 90-minute drive west of Calgary. In addition to being a fantastic cross-country resort, Canmore offers access to five major ski areas including Nakiska, Canada’s Olympic venue, within a 45-minute trip from lodging.

Canmore lies at the foot of the spectacular, snow-capped Canadian Rockies and provides access to some of the wildest skiing in Western Canada. It is also situated at the gates of Canada’s scenic Banff National Park and offers an endless supply of winter adventures.

The area offers some of the best cross-country skiing in Canada. Canmore is home to the Olympic Nordic Center, with over 100 kilometers (63 miles) of track-set trails at the center alone. There is also world-class cross-country skiing in the Spray Lakes Valley where the trail through the Rockies to Banff is a favorite. In Kananaskis Provincial Park there are additional trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing only 10 minutes from town.

Canmore provides access to fantastic downhill skiing at the Olympic resort of Nakiska/ Fortress Mountain, the highest resort in the Rockies. The area offers some of the best freestyle skiing in the Rockies at Norquay in Banff, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise. There is bus service to Kicking Horse, the newest resort in the Rockies. The Canmore area is also a great place to try that Canadian classic, dog sledding, where riders can actually drive a dog sled.

After all that Canadian outdoor adventure be sure to visit one of the many great restaurants in Canmore. People drive from Calgary and Banff to enjoy fine dining and great affordable wines, and to listen to live music on the weekends. Restaurant menus range from French and Mediterranean cuisine to sushi and West Coast grill. Many bars in town offer a fantastic selection of beer and live music, as well.

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