1 day in Kananaskis Country Itinerary
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Canmore — 1 day

Bordered by the spectacular peaks of the Alberta Rockies, within a stone's throw of Banff National Park, the town of Canmore serves as an excellent base for outdoor adventures.On the 6th (Thu), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, pause for some photo ops at Big Head Sculpture, explore the activities along Grassi Lakes, then view the masterpieces at Elevation Gallery, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
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Calgary to Canmore is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a shuttle; or take a bus. October in Canmore sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.
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Kananaskis Country travel guide
A picturesque vacation destination in the foothills of the Alberta Rockies, the mountain playground called Kananaskis Country provides plenty of space for practically every type of outdoor activity you'd ever want to try in Canada. Cross-country skiers, bikers, hikers, bird-watchers, and rock climbers dream of taking a vacation in Kananaskis Country, where a network of trails can get your deep into one of the world's least-spoiled natural areas. K-Country, as the locals lovingly call it, remains extremely accessible and inviting despite its obvious wildness. Most visitors take a trip to Kananaskis Country from nearby Calgary by the scenic and never crowded Highway 40.