Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Perched on the eastern edge of the Canadian Rocky mountains, Canmore is ideally situated as a mountain playground for people from Calgary, Vancouver, and around the world. Although its population is just 16,000 people, Canmore captivated audiences around the world when its spectacular scenery was displayed during the Nordic (Cross Country and Biathlon ) events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. It was this signature event that truly exposed Canmore to the world for the first time, and in truth exposed the residents of Canmore to their true calling.
The next sixteen years would see incredible changes; the evolution of a wide selection of stunning full service hotel accommodations and self catering or all suite chalet style units, charming bed and breakfasts, an eclectic gathering of incredible restaurants, pubs and patios capable of sating the most discerning palate, all this built around a community of active outdoor access, with year round recreation opportunities which just have to be experienced.
A visit to downtown Canmore reveals a low key Alpine village atmosphere, with a significant selection of exquisite galleries and unique gift shops. This very contemporary character is not immediately visible, but as one explores business after business, the experience takes shape, and you begin to sense the true character of the place. Simply put, Canmore is a place of understated excellence.
Anyone visiting Canada must see Banff. VEC regularly arranges Banff tours. Check the links below for details.
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Jan 18/07
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