Best Outdoor Activities in Canmore

"Best for: Adrenaline junkies and those who are deficient in vitamin DAccessed by a long gondola ride, Sunshine Village has terrain for every level of skier, but is famously teeming with slopes of the extreme variety. There is one area of cliffs and chutes -- Delirium Dive -- that can only be accessed through a gate where you must first scan your avalanche beacon (so if you don’t have one or don’t know how to use one, don’t even think about going). On a clear day, you’ll understand why the place is called Sunshine Village and will have to pack and reapply an appropriate amount of SPF."

"Length: 2.1 km loopHiking time: 40 minute round tripElevation gain: MinimalTrailhead: Fenland Trail parking area, west off Mt. Norquay RoadOn foot: Trailhead is a 20 minute/1.5 km walk from downtown Banff. Learn about the local ecosystem on this self-guided interpretive trail through old-growth spruce. This short loop is a pleasant escape from the bustle of town."

"Fenland Loop is a short, flat, 2.54 km (1.6 mi) trail located on the edge of the Town of Banff. The trail is stroller friendly and wheelchair accessible but the ground is not paved. A stunning summer and winter hike, the family friendly trail follows a Echo Creek before looping back to the parking lot."

"You can also hike on the Fenland Trail, a 1.2 mile loop around the lake. If this is your last day in Banff, you will continue to drive 1.5 hours to Calgary to catch your flight back or spend the evening in the town of Banff before you leave the next morning."

"The east side of Banff is dominated by the Tunnel Mountains, another scenic loop drive you don’t want to miss out on. If you’ve ever wanted to scale a mountain, here’s your chance. You can drive your way up to Banff’s smallest summit and enjoy some 360 degrees of stunning vistas."

"We’ve tried several Canmore sushi restaurants, but we always come back to Mii Sushi. Whether we eat in or order takeout, we feel that Mii Sushi has the best sushi in Canmore. Everyone’s tastes are different , of course, but our favorited at This excellent Canmore sushi restaurant are the tuna sashimi, salmon sushi I, the Mii house special roll, the mango salmon roll and the Flames roll."

"Commonly known as ‘Sushi Train’, this restaurant serves up a wide assortment of sushi, sashimi, and small plate Japanese eats on – you guessed it – a model train!. It will circle the track around a chef crafting the pieces right before your eyes. Cozy up to your dinner mate and even make a few new friends at their bar-style seating for up to 18 people."

"We love sushi, and we love a good deal, so Banff Sushi is a slam dunk for us. The novelty of the sushi train was definitely appreciated and brought us back to Japan as we nabbed tantalizing bites of sushi off the Canadian train engine. If you like sushi, this may be one of the best deals in Banff."

"For cheap sushi that is authentic and high quality check out Banff Sushi House. It’s a pretty small hole in the wall spot and there isn’t much of an ambiance. However, the sushi is cheap, delicious, and the staff is very friendly."