Location: Canmore in Canada
Nearest Airport:
Calgary at 100
Kilometres
Car: necessary
Located on the edge of Banff National Park and surrounded by mountains, lakes, forests and rivers. Some of the world's best hiking is on your doorstep and the major ski resorts of Sunshine, Norquay and Lake Louise are within easy driving distance. Spectacular scenery for touring, 5 major golf courses within half an hour, fly fishing on the Bow River, horseback riding trails and endless opportunities to both mountain bike and cycle. Canmore and Banff (20 minutes' drive) have every type of restaurant one could ask for, fabulous spas and some of the best winter sports and outdoor clothing shops. The Banff Centre has concerts, ballet, plays and the world renowned Mountain Book Festival. Calgary is an hour's drive, in July one could enjoy visiting the Calgary Stampede by the day.