4K CANMORE Walking Tour 2024 - Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada

Join me on a 4k walk of Canmore, Alberta, my hometown. This stunning mountain town in the Canadian Rockies became my home when I emigrated here in 2006.
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I start my walk on Main Street (8th Avenue) and walk past the stores and restaurants towards the Bow River. I then walk the Bow River Loop, a popular walk amongst locals and visitors with spectacular views of the river and mountains.
I finish with a serene walk along Policeman's Creek Boardwalk, a wetlands area in the heart of town, home to ducks and a variety of songbirds.
During the walk, I also visit iconic landmarks such as the Canmore Hotel and the Canmore Engine Bridge, both of which appeared in scenes from the popular TV series The Last of Us.
More information about Canmore can be found at my website:
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TIMING POINTS
00:00 Intro
00:34 Main Street
02:26 Canmore Hotel
04:38 Rocky Mountain Bagel Co
15:10 Canmore Engine Bridge (as featured in "The Last of Us")
25:47 Grotto Mountain
31:55 Canmore Road Bridge
34:25 Riverside Park
36:22 Bow River
47:14 Grizzly Paw
48:26 RCMP Barracks
49:53 Big Head Sculpture
51:02 Policeman's Creek Boardwalk
58:02 Spring Creek
CANMORE Alberta
Canmore is a scenic town in the Bow Valley within Alberta's Canadian Rockies. It sits at an elevation of 1,309 meters, about 81 kilometres west of Calgary and just 5 kilometres from the eastern gates of Banff National Park, making it a prime location for access to some of Canada's most stunning natural landscapes.
Many people are drawn to the town's famous neighbour, Banff, but Canmore has its unique charm. The town offers the same breathtaking scenery with a quieter atmosphere, fewer crowds, and a more relaxed vibe.
Canmore has a population of around 13,000 residents, which can increase significantly during peak tourist seasons. Its charming and walkable downtown area features a variety of shops, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
One of Canmore's key attractions is its vast array of outdoor activities. The town is surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers, providing ample hiking, biking, climbing, and skiing opportunities.
The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is particularly notable. It offers world-class cross-country skiing trails and facilities originally developed for the 1988 Winter Olympics. In summer, these trails are popular for mountain biking and hiking.
Canmore's proximity to Banff National Park adds to its appeal, offering residents and visitors easy access to even more hiking trails, wildlife viewing opportunities, and hot springs.
Another highlight is the Bow River, which flows through Canmore. It provides beautiful scenery and recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
CANADIAN ROCKIES
The Canadian Rocky Mountains, commonly referred to as the Canadian Rockies, are a major mountain range in western Canada, renowned for their dramatic landscapes, including rugged peaks, expansive forests, and glacial lakes.
Geographically, the Canadian Rockies span approximately 1,450 kilometres from the interior plains of Alberta to the Rocky Mountain Trench in British Columbia. The highest peak in the range is Mount Robson, which stands at 3,954 metres.
One of the most significant aspects of the Canadian Rockies is their inclusion in several national parks, forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks.
This includes Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho National Parks, and several provincial parks. These protected areas are celebrated for their natural beauty and biodiversity, featuring numerous wildlife species such as grizzly bears, elk, moose, and mountain goats.
The Canadian Rockies are a top destination for outdoor recreational activities such as hiking and biking. In winter, the Rockies transform into a hub for skiing and snowboarding, with world-class resorts like Lake Louise Ski Resort and Sunshine Village.
The lakes, such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, are famous for their striking turquoise waters and are popular spots for canoeing, kayaking, and photography.
The towns of Banff, Jasper, and Canmore serve as gateways to explore the region and offer various amenities, including accommodations, restaurants, and guided tours.
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