Getting to Canmore, Alberta - Canmore, Alberta and Kananaskis Travel Guide

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Use airport shuttle service to Canmore, Alberta!

Sun Dog Transportation and Tours is the official Canmore and Banff airport and shuttle service for the Canmore Kananaskis region and CanmoreKananaskis.com. They offer fast, convenient and affordable service that guarantees reliable transportation to and from Calgary International Airport as well as Edmonton Airport. They provide complete transportation from Calgary and Edmonton to Canmore. Call 888-786-3641 or 780-852-9663.

Getting to Canmore, Alberta by Road:

Canmore, Alberta is one of Alberta’s greatest small town tourism destinations.

Located just outside of the entrance of Banff National Park via the Trans Canada Highway (Highway #1) approximately 106 kilometers (66 miles) west of Calgary. The drive from Calgary is an easy, scenic drive. You will take a divided double-lane highway and takes you from the prairies, through the foothills and into the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Canmore is the first major town you’ll find on your drive west through the Canadian Rockies; there are 3 exits off the Trans Canada Highway. Canmore will the the Albertan town you enjoy the most.

Getting to Canmore, Alberta by Air:

If you’re flying into Calgary, you’d arrive at the Calgary International Airport, a 1.5 hour drive to Canmore. Car rentals and shuttles service by Sun Dog Tour Company are available at the Airport. In addition Sun Dog can take you directly to Canmore. Visit Calgary Airport for further information.

Getting to Canmore from Edomonton: If you’re flying into Edmonton, you’d arrive at one of the Edmonton Airports. Edmonton is about a 4.5 hours drive to Canmore.