The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Turn a walk through Canmore into a guided mountain-town story. This 5 km return-route smartphone audio tour uses GPS to play automatically as you explore downtown, Policeman’s Creek Boardwalk, the Bow River, Main Street, Canmore Museum, the NWMP Barracks, Miner’s Union Hall, Big Head, the historic Canmore Hotel and coal-mining landmarks. Hear local history, mountain stories and hidden details while moving at your own pace. Download before you go and pause whenever you like. This is a self-guided outdoor experience; attraction admission, optional interiors, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included. Interior hours and accessibility vary by attraction.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Corner of Railway Ave & 8th

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Three Sisters Gallery
THREE SISTERS GALLERY. Browse rotating exhibitions by Canmore and regional artists on the second floor of Elevation Place.
Duration: 3 mins
2. Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY. Cross the tracks that drove Canmore’s growth from coal town to mountain community.
Duration: 3 mins
3. Sidney Street & Bow Valley Trail
RED TELEPHONE BOX. Spot the classic British call box and discover how this familiar design became a global icon.
Duration: 3 mins
4. Hospital Place & Bow Valley Trail
STANDING BEAR. Meet Canmore’s black bear sculpture and consider how bears share this mountain landscape.
Duration: 3 mins
5. Bow Valley Trail & 13 Street
GRIZZLY BEAR. Compare Canmore’s grizzly sculpture with its black bear neighbour and learn the key differences.
Duration: 3 mins
6. Bow Valley Trail & 15 Street
NORTH MOUNTAINS. Take in Princess Margaret Mountain, Anû Kathâ Îpa, Mount Charles Stewart, Mount Lady Macdonald and Grotto Mountain.
Duration: 3 mins
7. Bow Valley Trail & 17 Street
INUKSHUK. See a large stone landmark inspired by Inuit inuksuit and learn what these forms can signify.
Duration: 3 mins
8. Railway Avenue & Bow Valley Trail
COAL MINING CARS. See the preserved mine cars that recall the industry behind Canmore’s early growth.
Duration: 3 mins
9. Policeman's Creek Boardwalk
POLICEMAN’S CREEK BOARDWALK. Follow the scenic marsh boardwalk toward Bow River views and stories of the Canmore Nordic Centre and local festivals; the west entrance has stairs.
Duration: 10 mins
10. 10 Street & 6 Avenue
MOUNT RUNDLE. Pause for a dramatic view of the long, rugged ridge rising above the Bow Valley.
Duration: 3 mins
11. 719 10 St
ISABELLE DUBÉ MEMORIAL MURAL. Pause at this moving artwork honouring the Canmore teacher and athlete.
Duration: 3 mins
12. Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
CANMORE MUSEUM & GEOSCIENCE CENTRE. Explore local mining, geology and community stories at the museum inside the Civic Centre at 902B 7th Avenue.
Duration: 3 mins
13. Friendship Park
FRIENDSHIP PARK. Discover Canmore’s sister-city connection with Higashikawa, Japan, in this welcoming downtown green space.
Duration: 3 mins
14. 8 Avenue & 6 Street
MAIN STREET AND DOWNTOWN CANMORE. Stroll past lively shops, restaurants and galleries beneath a dramatic mountain backdrop.
Duration: 3 mins
15. Canmore
CANMORE HOTEL. View the 1890 heritage landmark at 738 Main Street, now operating as the Canmore Hotel Hostel.
Duration: 3 mins
16. The Canmore Miners' Union Hall
CANMORE MINERS’ UNION HALL. View the 1913 labour landmark that became a lasting centre for Canmore’s community and culture.
Duration: 3 mins
17. Centennial Park
CENTENNIAL PARK. Enjoy a Three Sisters viewpoint and the Stan Rogers stage, home to the Canmore Folk Music Festival and community events.
Duration: 10 mins
18. Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Canmore
RALPH CONNOR MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH. See the historic 1891 little white church, still home to an active and welcoming congregation.
Duration: 3 mins
19. Nwmp Barracks
NORTH-WEST MOUNTED POLICE BARRACKS. View one of Alberta’s oldest surviving NWMP buildings; the grounds are always accessible and the interior opens seasonally.
Duration: 3 mins
20. Big Head Sculpture
BIG HEAD. Meet Canmore’s iconic sculpture and discover the playful link between its name and the town’s Gaelic roots.
Duration: 3 mins

Inclusion

No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour

Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Live GPS map shows route & your location

Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.

Trivia questions at each stop (optional)

Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest

Exclusion

Attraction tickets

Smartphone or tablet

Headphones or earbuds (optional)

In-person tour guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Tripvia Tours

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