Canmore, Banff & The Bow Valley

The Bow Valley - A River Runs Though It!
From it's source high in the Canadian Rockies at Bow Lake and the glaciers above, The Bow River winds along the stupendously beautiful Bow Valley out to the Prairies to the East. The River flows through Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore. Departing the mountains at Seebe it flows on through Cochrane and Calgary to finally join the South Saskatchewan River southeast of Calgary.

Canmore
Canmore has had an evolving history since its founding in 1883. Until 1979, it served as a railway division point and coal mining community. Since hosting the 1988 Olympic Nordic events, Canmore has been recognized as a world-class destination. In more recent years, the Bow Valley has attracted and hosted visitors from all over the world. Today the town with stunning views, a superb variety of accommodations, countless year round activities and adventures, is a place for which people all over the world want to call home.

Watch a video on Canmore
Courtesy:Tourism Canmore.

Canmore is nestled in the Bow Valley in the midst of Alberta's Canadian Rockies. Just 22 km east of Banff town site and 106 km west of Calgary via the Trans Canada Highway, Canmore is easily accessible from the Calgary International Airport.

Bordered by Banff National Park, Kananaskis Provincial Park and various Wildlands Parks, Canmore is a unique mountain community. Protecting the variety of wildlife and its habitat is a key part of maintaining the natural environment in Canmore. It is quite common to come across elk, moose, big horn sheep, deer, bear, cougar, beaver or coyote on the trails in and around Canmore.

Some of the well enjoyed outdoor activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing, golfing, mountain biking, whitewater paddling/rafting, fishing, Heli-hiking, horseback riding, caving, climbing, bird watching, hiking or simply sitting back and enjoying the scenery. Canmore also has an amazing array of restaurants. It ranges from great family restaurants to a variety of epicurean culinary experiences. The town also has a strong arts community with numerous events throughout the year.

For more information about Canmore visit the following sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canmore,_Alberta
http://www.canmore.ca/

Banff
Located in Banff National Park approximately 22 km west of Canmore, the Town of Banff is well known for its magnificent beauty, world-class accommodations and great shopping. Banff's modern history dates back to the late 1800's, as the transcontinental railway was being cut through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Some rail workers came across the now world famous Cave and Basin Hot Springs; and as they say, the rest is history.

As the main town site in Canada's first National Park, Banff is a great place to live. The variety of world-class people and attractions make for a dynamic community. Famous attractions include the historic Banff Springs Hotel, the healing waters of the Upper Hot Springs, the Banff Centre for the Arts and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Other Banff National Park attractions include Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Moraine Lake, and the Icefields Parkway.

In order to limit growth in Banff National Park, the federal government has placed some restrictions on residential and commercial development in both Banff and Lake Louise. Banff does have a need to reside clause and if you would like more information please contact Chris.

Watch the Banff Lake Louise Tourism Video

For more information about Banff visit the following sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Alberta
http://www.banff.ca/home.htm

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