Experience Winter Wonderland Wonders: Canmore’s Ultimate Holiday Escape Awaits

The most wonderful time of the year will soon be near and let the charming mountain town, Canmore, act as your Hallmark Oasis.

Centered in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and less than a 90-minute drive from Calgary, you can submerge yourself in Canmore’s own winter wonderland.

• Soar through the Sky like Santa – a blue bird day paired with snow covered peaks will leave you in awe.  Alpine Helicopters can take you up in the sky where you can witness panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies.
• Wander through the Festival of Trees – Every year The Malcolm Hotel and The Rotary Club of Canmore host The Festival of Trees. Each tree carries their own personality, and many decorate their own trees for the festival.  This is a FREE event, and the magical forest of trees are lined up in the hotel’s main floor hallways. The Festival of Trees will be open for the duration of December.
• Ice Skating in the Kananaskis – There’s plenty of outdoor rinks in town – take The Pond Natural Ice Surface for instance that’s located just two blocks from the Main Street. For a more authentic Canadian experience, glide through the Larch Boarded Ice Rink, a beloved local spot for ice hockey. Lastly, the best spots to go wild skating in the Kananaskis are Barrier Lake, Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes, and Wedge Pond – make sure to check the conditions before skating on the surface!
• Tis the Season to Indulge – Sauvage Canmore embraces the Canadian Rocky wilderness and Chef Tracy put’s a high emphasis on sustainability paired with creativity. The menu changes seasonally based on what can be sourced locally, so you can expect a sensory experience while treating your taste buds to some of the freshest dinning in town.
• Dog Sledding with the Huskies – Witness epic backcountry thrills with a dog sledding tour from Alberta’s Snow Owl Sled Dog Tours in Canmore. This is your chance to channel your inner 2002 Snow Dogs and experience the unique sensation of being pulled by a team of dogs, while getting some licks along the way.

The destination is also draped with snow throughout the winter, and has plenty of fresh flurries, allowing you to witness and feel the joy that the holidays bring to the area.