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Canmore, Alberta - Rocky Mountain Lifestyle Vacation

Canmore Alberta provides a Rocky Mountain lifestyle like no other. Whether you're here for a short stay, or this mountain paradise is your home, Canmore has all the necessities of small-town living without the crowds of Banff. Canmore is the perfect place to stay, forever! Our company brings the entire 4-hour radius within reach. Our local expertise is unrivaled and our flat-rate pricing covers rides in and around town. Don't hesitate—contact us with any special requests.  Our Home Base for Operations is out of Canmore, Alberta. All our prices reflect, starting in Canmore and returning back 

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    Canmore, Alberta - Your Adventure Starts Here

    Canmore, Alberta - Your Adventure Starts Here

    In the running for Canada's most picturesque mountain town is Canmore, a destination that would likely top the list. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Canmore occupies an enviable position on this planet, just a stone's throw away from the famous Banff National Park. Unlike Banff, which was specifically designed to cater to tourists and attracts millions of visitors each year, Canmore is a town embraced by locals. In fact, it's only a short 15-minute drive from Banff and about an hour away from Calgary.

    With such close proximity to Banff National Park, the Kananaskis, and the extraordinary Icefields Parkway, there is an abundance of activities to partake in and sights to behold in Canmore and its surrounding vicinity. Canmore, established in 1884 by Donald A. Smith (later 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal), the director of the Canadian Pacific Railway, takes its name from Malcolm III of Scotland, who was nicknamed Canmore. The Gaelic phrase 'ceann mòr' translates to 'Big Chief', and it perfectly embodies the spirit of this inspiring and motivating town.

    In the running for Canada's most picturesque mountain town is Canmore, a destination that would likely top the list. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Canmore occupies an enviable position on this planet, just a stone's throw away from the famous Banff National Park. Unlike Banff, which was specifically designed to cater to tourists and attracts millions of visitors each year, Canmore is a town embraced by locals. In fact, it's only a short 15-minute drive from Banff and about an hour away from Calgary.

    With such close proximity to Banff National Park, the Kananaskis, and the extraordinary Icefields Parkway, there is an abundance of activities to partake in and sights to behold in Canmore and its surrounding vicinity. Canmore, established in 1884 by Donald A. Smith (later 1st Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal), the director of the Canadian Pacific Railway, takes its name from Malcolm III of Scotland, who was nicknamed Canmore. The Gaelic phrase 'ceann mòr' translates to 'Big Chief', and it perfectly embodies the spirit of this inspiring and motivating town.

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    Canmore Dining

    Canmore has the luxury of an extensive selection of really good restaurants. Ready to embark on a delightful dining journey in Canmore? Whether you seek a delightful café or a sumptuous breakfast, a refined fine dining establishment, a cozy pub, authentic unique speciality cuisine, a quick pizza & fast food joint, or Canadian food at restaurants grill & bar. We have chosen the best in each category. We use local knowledge, guest conversations, reviews, & interactions with staff to make our recommendations.

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    Canmore Experiences

    Canmore serves as the central hub for all your adventures in Banff National Park. From exploring the Canmore area to taking a trip to Banff or Lake Louise, there is always something new to discover. Embark on an exciting journey of discovery and exploration, starting from Canmore. Whether you're exploring the beautiful expanse of the Canmore area or embarking on a thrilling adventure to uncover the natural wonders of Banff and Lake Louise, there are numerous captivating experiences awaiting you.

    Gifts Shops

    Discover an extensive range of stores in Canmore, offering a wide variety of clothing brands and authentic Canadian products. Take advantage of the proximity to Banff Downtown, conveniently located near Canmore, which provides even more shopping opportunities. Enjoy browsing through a plethora of gift shops, clothing boutiques, outdoor retailers, ski stores, and delightful confectionery shops that specialize in homemade chocolate, fudge, and ice cream.

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    Mountain Retreat?

    Ever since hosting the prestigious 1988 Winter Olympics in this enchanting location of Canmore, the area has witnessed extraordinary development, captivating everyone's desire for their own personal Mountain Retreat. Situated near the captivating Banff National Park, Canmore offers a harmonious fusion of natural wonders and a sense of community, making it a one-of-a-kind destination. Check local Alberta Agent to ensure you get the proper local knowledge.

    Canmore Mountain Weddings

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    Experience the gracefulness of a mountain wedding. Allow the pristine and untouched magnificence of nature to serve as a breathtaking backdrop for your photographs and videos, ensuring an absolutely unforgettable occasion.

    Experience the gracefulness of a mountain wedding. Allow the pristine and untouched magnificence of nature to serve as a breathtaking backdrop for your photographs and videos, ensuring an absolutely unforgettable occasion.

    VRBO Canmore

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    "FIND YOUR PLACE FOR TOGETHER" - View through the listings of the VRBO's in Canmore to create your own Vacation Head quarters.You can also search in the top bar, any location in the world to get a map view of all available locations that may suit your criteria. 

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    "FIND YOUR PLACE FOR TOGETHER" - View through the listings of the VRBO's in Canmore to create your own Vacation Head quarters.You can also search in the top bar, any location in the world to get a map view of all available locations that may suit your criteria. 

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    We understand that some customers may require pre-booking services. If you are planning an Out of Town Destination trip starting in Canmore, we can add your request to our booking calendar.

    During peak times, we ask for a 20% deposit to secure your requested date and time. This is because we receive a high number of requests and need to ensure that our drivers' schedules are accurately organized. For bookings involving more than 1 vehicle, a higher deposit is necessary as we may have to turn away other customers. When originating from outside Canmore and traveling to Canmore, we require a full rate deposit on the day of the trip or earlier if necessary. By implementing this policy, we aim to meet your specific requirements while maintaining the quality service we offer. To facilitate payment, we offer the choice of receiving an invoice via email for all deposits. You can securely make the payment using your phone or provide your credit card details over the phone and enter them into the squareup merchant services app. Upon completion, you will promptly receive a receipt via text or email, depending on your preference. It's important to note that Pre-booking for In Town Rides is infrequent due to potential unavailability in servicing your specific requests in certain areas.

    When it comes to serving the Town of Canmore for In Town Rides, we've got you covered! Our range of services includes Weddings, Golf Outings, Night Life for Banff & Canmore, Calgary YYC Airport transfers, and Dinner Experiences for an unforgettable night out. In our "out of town" drop down selection at top of page, we have started with a vast selection of locations to give you an idea of the areas we cover.

    Our website is your one-stop destination for all the top locations and destinations we serve. If you have a unique destination in mind, simply give us a call at the number provided on our website and we'll do our best to accommodate your request. Unleash your inner explorer as you step into a worry-free night of adventure and luxury. Whether it's a dinner reservation or a unique destination, our top-rated service is ready to cater to your every need. Call the number at the top of our website and let us take you on an unforgettable journey. For all our services here is the link to our summary page., or check out our drop down menu titled "Services"

    We have partnered with Squareup.com as our designated merchant services provider for all electronic transactions. Rest assured that this process is highly secure and user-friendly. As a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq, Squareup.com offers reliable service. Our payment options cover invoices, amex, mc, visa, debit, apple pay, google pay, and discover. Moreover, we provide convenient receipts through email or text for every transaction, be it a deposit or final payment. You have the flexibility to select any tip amount you prefer with the addition of a custom button based on a specific dollar value. Please note that when it comes to phone deposits, only credit cards can be accepted due to restrictions on visa/debit cards.

    We have started expanding our website so you can see all the transparent flat rate pricing. If you request date is out further than 48 hours, you can book any ways you wish. If you are looking for transportation request in the next 48 hours, calling the number at top of website is quickest way to secure your ride. If you have any inquiries please fill out our contact form with your question.

    All requests starting in Canmore, Alberta, will only require

    • 1. pickup time
    • 2. pickup location
    • 3. mobile cell number & contact name.
    • 4. any special requests.

    When you place a request from a different town or city, we kindly ask for a minimum 50% deposit. As we are located in Canmore, Alberta, it is important for us to ensure that when we reach your pickup location outside of town, you, our valued customer, will be there. This way, both parties can be satisfied. We want you to know that we are fully regulated by the Town of Canmore, a registered business, and have been serving our customers for over 12 years now. We take pride in our honesty and trustworthiness.

    All requests origination from the YYC Calgary Airport will also require.

    • 5. Flight Number
    • 6. working cell number for text communication with driver
    • 7. Carry On Luggage or Travel Luggage
    • 8. The location number on poles outside of arrival doors so driver can quickly pull up and help load your luggage.

    If you have any questions or requests to add, let us know upon booking stage.

    Our operations run 24/7, even on holidays such as Christmas. While we strive to answer every phone call and address your request promptly, during times of high call volume, you may be redirected to voicemail. Please do not hesitate to call back. Our current phone system can only accommodate two calls simultaneously. We are working on getting a more extensive phone system in the future.

    In order to ensure efficient service, we recommend booking your Out of Town Request in advance. This will allow us to allocate additional staff members during peak demand periods.. Please note that there may be occasions when we have limited availability with only one driver or when our full fleet is in service. Availability can be influenced by factors such as time of day, request volumes, and weather conditions.

    Rest assured that our experienced drivers are equipped to handle all types of weather conditions with the utmost safety. For information for future date request or just information about any category for the area, you can also use the contact form. Has we get more and more questions we will enhance our FAQ page for all the information you will need for your vacation.

    Yes our company provides wedding transportation for your guests to get home safely. We provide different packages that allow you to choose the one that best suits your goal. Currently our company has your normal mini vans used for every transportation. If you require Limo or Big Shuttle Type Vehicles, check out Alpine Limo. We find that using mini vans allows for more efficient timing to service all your guests, has the larger Shuttles take longer turn around time to get back to the venue to pickup the guests that have been waiting. We get calls all the time at the end of evening from wedding guests who have been waiting for their pre-arrange shuttle. Due to larger number of weddings, night life patrons out, and normal transportation requests in Canmore in the evenings, unless we have had a pre-arranged package, we are unable to help with wedding guests calling when there is another company providing transportation. This has made it extreme wait times for wedding guest of sometimes over 1.5 hours due to the higher volume all at the peak times. Thus why we have geared our wedding transportation packages towards efficient servicing of a wedding, knowing exactly how things go. We can gear our wedding packages to have a higher vehicle availability at peak times, has we have a very well coordinated communication system where we can have another vehicle waiting outside the wedding venue, has the current vehicle takes your guests to their destination. If some of your guests are out of town, we can pre-arrange the extra vehicle for them as well, so that way you wil always still have a vehicle available for your guests. If you have any questions check out our wedding transportation packages.

    Yes we look after golfing groups all the time. With our vast knowledge of golf in the area we can accommodate your group. We use mini vans for our fleet & can accommodate 4 golfers with golf clubs in every vehicle easily. Whether you are golfing in Kananaskis, Banff, Calgary or just staying in Canmore to play any of the amazing golf courses, we can ensure that your group can enjoy their day to the fullest & have a safe ride back to your Hotel or VRBO Mountain Retreat. We can arrange to drive you to and from the golf course. Check out all our golf courses in the 2 hour radius of Canmore that we suggest you put on your list to play.

    Yes we provide taxi transportation for Canmore to Banff. The pricing for all our request are above in the drop down menu. For pricing for Canmore to Banff Downtown our pricing is $65.00. We also offer a package deal where if you prepay for the taxi ride back from Banff to Canmore later in the evening the pricing is the same rate of $65.00. If however you decide to opt-out of prearranging pickup later in the evening with your driver, or you are already in Banff and require a taxi ride from Banff to Canmore, the flat rate is $80 and we will require full payment before we leave our home base of Canmore.

    Yes we provide transportation to and from Banff Gondola all the. By taking a taxi for your mode of transportation you save on the park pass and the endless hassle of finding a place to park near the Banff Gondola. We can pick you up in Canmore, drop you off at the Banff Gondola and then prearrange with your driver, a time to pick you up anywhere in Banff. That way after your adventure up the Gondola if you wish to stroll downtown, we can pick you up anytime anywhere. All we require is the trip to be prepaid and give us 30 mins notice has our home base is out of Canmore. This way you have everything looked after and you can enjoy your day.

    We have set out to give you the most transparent pricing. We have our zone maps on our dash of the vehicles, displayed with the pricing. Plus we have created an "in town" and "out of town" drop down above for all the zones. This way you know what your flat rate transportation will be. For locals, ask your driver about our resident rates and our Discount cards where you can buy 10 rides and get 2 free.

    Our website was designed to have all our locations priced out for easy access. We also have added content to help with your vacation starting point ideas. We pride ourselves in being very transparent with our flat rate pricing, has other companies have a huge range prices with no set price and will over charge if they think you are a tourist.

    Requests to or from the Calgary Airport is a daily occurrence for our company. We operate 24 hours a day to be able to service those late night or early morning flights. Direct door to door service makes the process very simple. Our pricing for all destintions including the Calgary International YYC Airport is above in our drop down pricing box for all locations that we service for the Airport.

    The simple answer is both are great, but all depends on what you are looking for. If you want the more quieter town you live in feel, Canmore is your spot to be. If you want the extra night life and additional tourist like things, that Banff is definitely your spot. People who live in Canmore get the best of both worlds. If you plan to live here. Canmore has more selection of your daily requirements you would expect from a town that you live. The add bonus is the extra businesses that are here to support the high volume of summer tourists, but allowing locals to enjoy the benefits year round. With over 100 restaurants alone in Canmore, having the extra visitors every year, gives locals the bonus selection you would not have in any other little town of 13,000 people. You may also find that the pricing for accommodations provides better value in Canmore has well.

    There is a lot of things to do in the Canmore area. We have put together a starting point with this website for all the ideas you may think of. If you are an outdoor person, the activities are endless of what you. can do here, for all levels. Here is a collection list starting point of things to do in Banff & Canmore.

    The Town of Canmore & Banff, first of all are too small for the company Uber. Also the Town of Canmore & Banff have not approved their allowance for this area has well.

    Canmore has over 8 taxi companies, and Banff has 2 taxi companies. Canmore taxi's all have a flat rate pricing system, where Banff Taxi's have meters.

    We have been operating 4 Aces Taxi since 2011 and living in the Bow Valley since 1989, Our team are all locals who life and adventure here. We also find that drivers who come from the City has an Uber driver with guests have a higher rate that what the flat rate taxi prices are.

    Yes Canmore has several taxi companies. There are 2 top companies with multiple vehicles & multiple drivers. The rest of the companies are just 1 car, 1 person companies. Save yourself time and call 1 of the 2 top companies in town for best availability.

    Yes, this request happens all the time where visitors in Canmore wish to go to Banff for night life, restaurants, adventure and shopping.

    Our taxi services go to Lake Louise all the time. Whether you are going to Lake Moraine, Fairmont Chateau or any of the other main attractions in the area, we can get you to your destinations.

    Canmore & Banff are very small communities and are really too small of volume for Uber or Lyft. Plus both Towns do not allow for their services. There is 1 main taxi company in Banff and there are 2 main companies in Canmore. All of which will drive to any location. Plus dealing with local companies vs Uber's, you get more regulation through the Town Bylaws to know who the driver's are and the proper insurance is purchased. Also you have to live in the area to work for any of the taxi companies, which also allows you to get great knowledge for your trip while here.

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