Canmore, Alberta by K Gordon Schultz January 10, 2014 written by K Gordon Schultz January 10, 2014 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 3.2K Table of Contents Canmore Is a Canadian Rockies Historic Outdoor Recreation DestinationCanmore Area MapCanmore Monthly Average Weather Canmore Is a Canadian Rockies Historic Outdoor Recreation Destination It may be hard to believe today, but Canmore, Canada, began life in the late 1800s as a small coal-mining town. Actually many small towns sprung up around this time, as railways grew and began to traverse the Canadian Rockies, connecting Eastern Canada with its Western counterpart. While many coal towns have come and gone, Canmore continues to thrive – on tourism. After the 1998 Calgary Winter Olympics, the secret was out; Canmore’s population grew from around 3,000 people to more than 12,000 today. Like any city or town located in the Canadian Rockies, Canmore is surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty. In fact some of the best hiking in the region can be found just outside of your Canmore hotel or accommodations. Dramatic mountain vistas, pristine rivers, streams, waterfalls and lakes, and abundant wildlife – everything you need for a vacation getaway or holiday in the Rockies. And after your hike there are plenty of pubs and restaurants for you to choose from in downtown Canmore where you can relax and refuel. Canmore is just 25 kilometers southeast of Banff down the Trans Canada Highway where the town straddles the Bow River. At its highest point the town’s elevation is 1,480 meters, or about 14,856 feet. While Canmore resides in the Bow River valley, it is of course surrounded by peaks, such as The Three Sisters, Mount Lady MacDonald, Mount Lawrence Grassi and Grotto Mountain. Wondering about the name? The town of Canmore wears its Scottish heritage on its sleeve; the name is taken from Malcolm of Canmore, a Scottish king from 1057 to 1093. The name translates literally as “big head.” Canmore Area Map View Larger Map Canmore Monthly Average Weather Month High (°C) Low (°C) Rain (mm) Snow (cm) January -2 -14 2.9 34.1 February -0 -13 1.7 29.3 March 4 -9 2.7 28.1 April 10 -3 12.6 22.5 May 15 2 44.3 17 June 19 6 59.8 1.8 July 22 8 54.1 0 August 21 7 60 0.2 September 17 2 37 5.7 October 11 -3 13.8 19.8 November 3 -9 4.4 32.3 December -2 -13 3.1 43.2 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the club’s operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Vancouver, British Columbia next post Lake Louise, Alberta You may also like Calgary, Alberta January 21, 2014 Golden, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Fernie, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Jasper, Alberta January 21, 2014 Kimberley, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Whistler, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Lake Louise, Alberta January 10, 2014 Vancouver, British Columbia January 10, 2014