6 days in Calgary & Canmore Itinerary

Known as the "Stampede City" thanks to its world-famous annual rodeo, Calgary remains a tale of two cities.

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Houston, USA to Calgary is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Houston to Calgary due to the time zone difference. In September, Calgary is colder than Houston - with highs of 63°F and lows of 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Canmore.

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Canmore: Banff National Park (Icefields Parkway & Johnston Canyon), Banff (Mirror Lake, Helen Lake Trail, &more) and Lake Louise (Moraine Lake, Big Beehive, &more). The adventure continues: glide through natural beauty at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Ha Ling Peak, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Wild Life Distillery.

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You can drive from Calgary to Canmore in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. September in Canmore sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 37°F at night. On the 16th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Calgary.

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Getting from Canmore to Calgary by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Sat) before leaving for home.