As you start planning your summer hiking bucket list, it's important to not forget about the logistics - travel time, parking, wild life safety, and arguable the most important... Snacks and hydration. Bear spray is a MUST for any Rocky Mountain activity, especially with the increase of wildlife activity this season. Valhalla Pure has everything you may need from scat belts, bear spray, bear bells. For those needing some bear spray but not looking to pay the price tag daily rental are available as well.


Plain of Six Glaciers

Moderate | 4h 35min | 14.6km

Another popular out-and-back trail that I recommend heading to early in the day. You’ll come across other hikers on your adventure.


Grotto Canyon Trail

Easy | 2h 20min | 7.1km

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New years mean new healthy lifestyle goals – aka New Year’s resolutions. This year resolve to live in Canmore.


Canmore at a glance 

Canmore’s population is just over 13,000 persons and includes a diverse mix of ages and cultures. Boutique shopping and dining are available in town, meaning you don’t have to rely on cookie cutter items from Amazon when you can get unique goods instead. People fly from all over the world to shop in Canmore – you can get those one-of-a-kind items just by walking out your door and going downtown! Not to mention Canmore is nature’s undisputed playground. Much of the area is protected so you’ll always have pristine mountain views and ready access to hiking, fishing, nature walks, birdwatching, biking and summer or winter…

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It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but don’t the most wonderful of holidays only really seem to take place when you have the right venue? Many people head south for the winter, but wouldn’t you much rather enjoy all the festivities somewhere that actually looks the part? Wouldn’t it be nice to feature those fluffy snowflakes, matching hats and mitts, warm and cozy fireside curl-ins, frozen noses, and hot cups of steaming cocoa (with the little marshmallows, of course) in your 2021 holiday album? You can have all that and more if you spend your Christmas in Canmore this winter—but let’s take a quick look at a few of the other adventures you’ll be able to have as well.

Snow Tubing at Mount Norquay

Mt Norquay is home to some of the world’s…

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The weather is warm, COVID restrictions are eased, and it’s time to get out and have some fun after months of being indoors. Fortunately, Canmore is a playground for all ages making it the ideal destination for family activities. To get you started, here are just a few of the many attractions and destinations that are family friendly in Canmore.


The Policeman Creek Boardwalk 

This 3.9 kilometre hike features a boardwalk that runs beside serene ponds and wooded areas. This is on our list because the boardwalk system makes hiking here accessible for your little ones. If you fancy a longer hike, the boardwalk connects to Canmore’s trail system. Make sure you bring a camera! It’s not uncommon to see wildlife peeking shyly from behind the trees. With…

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Have you been thinking about listing your home in Canmore or the Bow Valley? It’s officially a seller’s market and that means now is the perfect time to list. Due to the pandemic, many people either stepped up their retirement plans or transitioned to working from home. Without the need to remain in a city centre for work, desirable locations like Canmore were suddenly in hot demand. Living in Canmore full time was no longer a dream – it quickly became reality! As a result, the market is moving fast. 


The early signs of a seller’s market ramped up through 2020 and since the start of 2021, dramatic changes continue to occur. Listings are at record lows and demand is at record highs. Realtors are seeing homes sell for between $30K to $100K over asking…

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