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A map with numbered markers indicating locations, roads, and a river. 2
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A wooden boardwalk along a river surrounded by dense forest. 4
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By Tripvia Tours

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$14 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Turn a walk through Canmore into a guided mountain-town storey. This 5 km return-route smartphone audio tour uses GPS to play automatically as you explore city centre, 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.

Activity location

  • Three Sisters Gallery
    • 700 Railway Avenue
    • T1W 1N9, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 909A Railway Ave
    • 909A Railway Avenue
    • T1W 1P3, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

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Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of City centre Canmore in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$13.73 x 1 AdultNZ$13.73
Total
Price is NZ$13.73

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Three Sisters Gallery

  • 3m
  • Admission ticket not included
THREE SISTERS GALLERY. Browse rotating exhibitions by Canmore and regional artists on the second floor of Elevation Place.

Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue

  • 3m
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY. Cross the tracks that drove Canmore’s growth from coal town to mountain community.

Sidney Street & Bow Valley Trail

  • 3m
RED TELEPHONE BOX. Spot the classic British call box and discover how this familiar design became a global icon.

Hospital Place & Bow Valley Trail

  • 3m
STANDING BEAR. Meet Canmore’s black bear sculpture and consider how bears share this mountain landscape.

Bow Valley Trail & 13 Street

  • 3m
GRIZZLY BEAR. Compare Canmore’s grizzly sculpture with its black bear neighbour and learn the key differences.

Bow Valley Trail & 15 Street

  • 3m
NORTH MOUNTAINS. Take in Princess Margaret Mountain, Anû Kathâ Îpa, Mount Charles Stewart, Mount Lady Macdonald and Grotto Mountain.

Bow Valley Trail & 17 Street

  • 3m
INUKSHUK. See a large stone landmark inspired by Inuit inuksuit and learn what these forms can signify.

Railway Avenue & Bow Valley Trail

  • 3m
COAL MINING CARS. See the preserved mine cars that recall the industry behind Canmore’s early growth.

Policeman's Creek Boardwalk

  • 10m
POLICEMAN’S CREEK BOARDWALK. Follow the scenic marsh boardwalk towards Bow River views and stories of the Canmore Nordic Centre and local festivals; the west entrance has stairs.

10 Street & 6 Avenue

  • 3m
MOUNT RUNDLE. Pause for a dramatic view of the long, rugged ridge rising above the Bow Valley.

719 10 St

  • 3m
ISABELLE DUBÉ MEMORIAL MURAL. Pause at this moving artwork honouring the Canmore teacher and athlete.

Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center

  • 3m
  • Admission ticket not included
CANMORE MUSEUM & GEOSCIENCE CENTRE. Explore local mining, geology and community stories at the museum inside the Civic Centre at 902B 7th Avenue.

Friendship Park

  • 3m
FRIENDSHIP PARK. Discover Canmore’s sister-city connection with Higashikawa, Japan, in this welcoming city centre green space.

8 Avenue & 6 Street

  • 3m
MAIN STREET AND DOWNTOWN CANMORE. Stroll past lively shops, restaurants and galleries beneath a dramatic mountain backdrop.

Canmore

  • 3m
CANMORE HOTEL. View the 1890 heritage landmark at 738 Main Street, now operating as the Canmore Hotel Hostel.

The Canmore Miners' Union Hall

  • 3m
CANMORE MINERS’ UNION HALL. View the 1913 labour landmark that became a lasting centre for Canmore’s community and culture.

Centennial Park

  • 10m
CENTENNIAL PARK. Enjoy a Three Sisters viewpoint and the Stan Rogers stage, home to the Canmore Folk Music Festival and community events.

Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Canmore

  • 3m
RALPH CONNOR MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH. See the historic 1891 little white church, still home to an active and welcoming congregation.

Nwmp Barracks

  • 3m
NORTH-WEST MOUNTED POLICE BARRACKS. View one of Alberta’s oldest surviving NWMP buildings; the grounds are always accessible and the interior opens seasonally.

Big Head Sculpture

  • 3m
BIG HEAD. Meet Canmore’s iconic sculpture and discover the playful link between its name and the town’s Gaelic roots.

Location

Activity location

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    Three Sisters Gallery
    • 700 Railway Avenue
    • T1W 1N9, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    909A Railway Ave
    • 909A Railway Avenue
    • T1W 1P3, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

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