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Canmore from the Grassi Lakes Trail - Canmore
Canmore from the Grassi Lakes Trail

Canmore's original name was Chuwapchipchiyan Kude, or "The prairie where they shot the little pine" in Stoney Indian.

Since that was too hard to say fast five times, Donald Smith of the Canadian Pacific Railway renamed the area Canmore, after Malcolm Canmore III, who killed Macbeth the upsurper in the fight for the Scottish Throne in 1057.

Canmore's history is well-rooted in coal mining. The first major mine started operating in 1887, and carried on until the 1970's.

It was a quiet, sleepy town, known for more than a gas fill-up than anything else, until the 1990's when developers realized that Canmore had huge potential. The town is growing steadily, especially with development being curbed sharply in the Banff townsite.

Even with all the development, it's still a quaint town, and has that pleasant small-town atmosphere, where you notice when you walk down the street that people know each other.

"We're Blessed to Be in Canmore"
They even have a town song - Canmore

They even have a town song

Canmore doesn't offer the excitement or crowds of Banff -- I look to it as a place to relax, maybe have lunch, then spend the afternoon browsing in the shops.

If you aren't into shopping, take in the local park, up at Quarry Lake or drive up the Spray Lakes Trail and take in the breathtaking scenery.

Once you visit, you will agree, that you are indeed blessed to be in Canmore

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Smitty's - Canmore Smitty's Restaurants (6)

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The room clean and set for dinner -- much nicer - Canmore The Best Breakfast in Canmore Restaurants (6)

This place is viewed by locals as the best breakfast in Canmore. For price, service, serving size, and choice, I totally... more travel advice

Patrino's Steak House - Canmore Patrino's Steak House Restaurants (6)

Patrino's is popular with the locals -- it's a nice restaurant that isn't too expensive and serves decent food. And... more travel advice

Buller Mountain -- www.peakfinder.com - Canmore Spray Lakes Trail/Smith Dorrien Trail Things to Do (8)

The Spray Lakes Trail starts north of the Canmore townsite, and leads you to some of the most breathtaking scenery in... more travel advice

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    Fullmoonfever Jun 2, 2008 at 7:25 AM Report Abuse

    my feet are sore!

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    iandsmith Jun 7, 2007 at 4:39 AM Report Abuse

    The sort of tips I joined VT for. Well done.

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    Aafia Apr 29, 2007 at 10:03 AM Report Abuse

    Wonderful tips on Canmore! Hoping to make it there some day to visit my niece who loves teaching there.

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    Ekaterinburg Feb 24, 2007 at 5:12 PM Report Abuse

    Helen, I'm starting a transcontinental tour of Canada this week via your pages. First stop Canmore : BREATHTAKING ! I'm on the next plane! Top quality tips and stunning photos :))

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    bobsreturn2004 Sep 15, 2006 at 1:47 PM Report Abuse

    Canmore is where i might end up going for work.However it seems such a quiet town.Is there anything of intrest for someoen my age?

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    jojocan Aug 12, 2005 at 9:29 PM Report Abuse

    Perhaps me and Kymba should stop here too??? It looks great! Less commercial than Banff. Just think - we'll get to meet in just a few days!

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    keida84 Jul 31, 2005 at 6:24 PM Report Abuse

    Hurrah for Ha Ling! Crazyweed restaurant sounds delightful, and the B & B what a way to spend the night. Helen, you a woman with the same taste in accomodations as myself! Always a pleasure to peruse your pages, Kat

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    Jim_Eliason Jan 28, 2005 at 4:47 PM Report Abuse

    A great page!

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    jamiesno Dec 4, 2004 at 3:50 PM Report Abuse

    HHHmmm what to do, what to do? I have to try not to drive right through Canmore! :-)

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    babar_1 Oct 29, 2004 at 7:39 AM Report Abuse

    Excellent page, great tips and beautiful photos. Happt Travelling

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