Sights of Canmore Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

3.8(4)1 hr 30 min - 2 hoursEnglishCanmore, Canada

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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.

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
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

Not included

Attraction tickets
Smartphone or tablet
Headphones or earbuds (optional)
In-person tour guide

What you'll do

THREE SISTERS GALLERY
Browse rotating exhibitions by Canmore and regional artists on the second floor of Elevation Place.
3 minAdmission not included
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
Cross the tracks that drove Canmore’s growth from coal town to mountain community.
3 min
RED TELEPHONE BOX
Spot the classic British call box and discover how this familiar design became a global icon.
3 min
STANDING BEAR
Meet Canmore’s black bear sculpture and consider how bears share this mountain landscape.
3 min
GRIZZLY BEAR
Compare Canmore’s grizzly sculpture with its black bear neighbour and learn the key differences.
3 min
NORTH MOUNTAINS
Take in Princess Margaret Mountain, Anû Kathâ Îpa, Mount Charles Stewart, Mount Lady Macdonald and Grotto Mountain.
3 min
INUKSHUK
See a large stone landmark inspired by Inuit inuksuit and learn what these forms can signify.
3 min
COAL MINING CARS
See the preserved mine cars that recall the industry behind Canmore’s early growth.
3 min
Policeman's Creek Boardwalk
Bow Trail Road, Canmore, Canada
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.
10 min
MOUNT RUNDLE
Pause for a dramatic view of the long, rugged ridge rising above the Bow Valley.
3 min
ISABELLE DUBÉ MEMORIAL MURAL
Pause at this moving artwork honouring the Canmore teacher and athlete.
3 min
Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
609 Main St, Canmore, Canada
CANMORE MUSEUM & GEOSCIENCE CENTRE. Explore local mining, geology and community stories at the museum inside the Civic Centre at 902B 7th Avenue.
3 minAdmission not included
FRIENDSHIP PARK
Discover Canmore’s sister-city connection with Higashikawa, Japan, in this welcoming downtown green space.
3 min
MAIN STREET AND DOWNTOWN CANMORE
Stroll past lively shops, restaurants and galleries beneath a dramatic mountain backdrop.
3 min
Canmore
Canmore, Canada
CANMORE HOTEL. View the 1890 heritage landmark at 738 Main Street, now operating as the Canmore Hotel Hostel.
3 min
CANMORE MINERS’ UNION HALL
View the 1913 labour landmark that became a lasting centre for Canmore’s community and culture.
3 min
CENTENNIAL PARK
Enjoy a Three Sisters viewpoint and the Stan Rogers stage, home to the Canmore Folk Music Festival and community events.
10 min
RALPH CONNOR MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH
See the historic 1891 little white church, still home to an active and welcoming congregation.
3 min
Nwmp Barracks
609 8th Street, Canmore, Canada
NORTH-WEST MOUNTED POLICE BARRACKS. View one of Alberta’s oldest surviving NWMP buildings; the grounds are always accessible and the interior opens seasonally.
3 min
Big Head Sculpture
8th Street, Canmore, Canada
BIG HEAD. Meet Canmore’s iconic sculpture and discover the playful link between its name and the town’s Gaelic roots.
3 min