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Sights of Canmore Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

4 Reviews 3.75 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Canmore, Canada
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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Attraction tickets
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Headphones or earbuds (optional)
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Meeting Location

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909A Railway Avenue
Canmore, AB T1W 1P3, Canada

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Three Sisters Gallery

THREE SISTERS GALLERY. Browse rotating exhibitions by Canmore and regional artists on the second floor of Elevation Place.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY. Cross the tracks that drove Canmore’s growth from coal town to mountain community.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sidney Street & Bow Valley Trail

RED TELEPHONE BOX. Spot the classic British call box and discover how this familiar design became a global icon.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hospital Place & Bow Valley Trail

STANDING BEAR. Meet Canmore’s black bear sculpture and consider how bears share this mountain landscape.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bow Valley Trail & 13 Street

GRIZZLY BEAR. Compare Canmore’s grizzly sculpture with its black bear neighbour and learn the key differences.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bow Valley Trail & 15 Street

NORTH MOUNTAINS. Take in Princess Margaret Mountain, Anû Kathâ Îpa, Mount Charles Stewart, Mount Lady Macdonald and Grotto Mountain.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bow Valley Trail & 17 Street

INUKSHUK. See a large stone landmark inspired by Inuit inuksuit and learn what these forms can signify.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Railway Avenue & Bow Valley Trail

COAL MINING CARS. See the preserved mine cars that recall the industry behind Canmore’s early growth.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Policeman'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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

10 Street & 6 Avenue

MOUNT RUNDLE. Pause for a dramatic view of the long, rugged ridge rising above the Bow Valley.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

719 10 St

ISABELLE DUBÉ MEMORIAL MURAL. Pause at this moving artwork honouring the Canmore teacher and athlete.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Canmore 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.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Friendship Park

FRIENDSHIP PARK. Discover Canmore’s sister-city connection with Higashikawa, Japan, in this welcoming downtown green space.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

8 Avenue & 6 Street

MAIN STREET AND DOWNTOWN CANMORE. Stroll past lively shops, restaurants and galleries beneath a dramatic mountain backdrop.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Canmore

CANMORE HOTEL. View the 1890 heritage landmark at 738 Main Street, now operating as the Canmore Hotel Hostel.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Canmore Miners' Union Hall

CANMORE MINERS’ UNION HALL. View the 1913 labour landmark that became a lasting centre for Canmore’s community and culture.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Centennial Park

CENTENNIAL PARK. Enjoy a Three Sisters viewpoint and the Stan Rogers stage, home to the Canmore Folk Music Festival and community events.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ralph 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.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nwmp 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.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Big Head Sculpture

BIG HEAD. Meet Canmore’s iconic sculpture and discover the playful link between its name and the town’s Gaelic roots.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sights of Canmore Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
  • Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
  • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
  • Attraction tickets
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Headphones or earbuds (optional)
  • In-person tour guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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