Canmore Alberta Map

About Canmore, Alberta

Canmore is a town in 32-24-10-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Canmore is located at 51.0831°N, 115.3683°W.

Canmore rests in a grand embrace of mountains, its setting a dramatic confluence of jagged peaks and a valley floor carved by ancient glaciers. It lies 17.8 km south-east of Banff, AB (from Banff, AB: bearing 126°T), and is situated 14.6 km west of Exshaw. Nestled against the majestic Rockies, the Bow River, a ribbon of turquoise, threads its way through the landscape, feeding the fertile soil that once supported agricultural endeavors. This land, steeped in the history of Indigenous peoples who traversed these trails for millennia, later echoed with the clang of pickaxes as coal mining became the lifeblood of early Canmore, shaping its very foundation. The economy, once tethered to the earth's dark treasures, has gracefully transitioned, now drawing sustenance from the boundless beauty that surrounds it, a testament to its adaptive spirit. The cultural character of Canmore is one of vibrant resilience, a blend of hardy mountain folk and a newer influx of artists and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to its unparalleled natural allure. Towering above the town, the Three Sisters, a trio of imposing peaks, stand as silent sentinels, a constant reminder of the wildness that defines this place. While no major universities call Canmore home, its proximity to the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity fosters a rich artistic milieu, and the spirit of learning thrives in workshops and studios. The local hockey team, the Canmore Eagles, skates with the fierce pride of a mountain town, their cheers echoing through the crisp winter air. Each summer, the Canmore Folk Music Festival brings a symphony of sounds to the valley, celebrating the harmonious spirit of the community, a melody as enduring as the mountains themselves.

About This Canmore Map Page

Explore Canmore, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.083056, -115.368333. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Canmore includes the postal code (T1W), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Canmore is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.