Location: Canmore, Alberta, Canada (75 minutes from Calgary airport, 15 minutes from Banff) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Condominium, mountains,
STUNNING views from every window, 1300 square feet on one level, a central location---three block walk to downtown and adjacent shopping for basics--- make this one of the finest places to stay in Canmore. Our Canadian home was built in 2005 and, as you will see in the photos, is beautifully furnished Our guests have told us that this condo is simply first class---click on the "comments" button at the end of this description to see what guests have repeatedly said. For Starbucks lovers there is one next door.
The one level, open floor plan creates a very spacious and comfortable space that can handle several people without feeling crowded which can be an issue for split level units. Ours is a corner unit with a view of 40+ miles of spectacular peaks from Cascade Peak and Mount Rundell in Banff past the majestic Three Sisters in Canmore. As you can see in the photos every room has great views. We love waking up, laying in bed and looking up the majestic Rundell Range in Banff National Park. Guests who have stayed at our home have said that neither words or the photos on the website do the views justice.
The beautiful Bow River flows through the heart of town and is a five minute walk from our place. Trails along Policeman's Creek, which is one block from the condo, provides a wilderness walk right in town. We live and hike in Colorado but are simply astounded by the beauty of these in-town trails as well at the majesty of the mountains surrounding Canmore. (Factoid: their ruggness is because they are a "mere" 20 million years younger than our Colorado Rockies.) People who I speak to on the phone about renting our place wonder why we would have a second home in the Canadian Rockies. I respond by saying "it really is that beautiful."
In addition to the stunning scenery Canmore has a wonderful variety of unique locally owned restaurants and shops. No mall with the stores or eateries you seem to see everywhere these days. Although the restaurants are great we find ourselves cooking in the well equiped kitchen most nights. A new Safeway and an upscale Soby's market are next door. If you chose to eat out many great eateries are a four block walk away.
The town of Banff, 14 miles away, offers many additional shops, restaurants, museums and cultural activities.
Five downhill ski areas, including world renowned Lake Louise, are within twenty to fourty five minutes of the condo. After skiing, coming home to underground heated parking and a rooftop hot tub, six stories above Canmore, will be a great end to your day. For your convinence you can leave your skis in a personal locked storage closet adjacent to your parking spot.
For nordic skiers, the Canmore Nordic Center, which hosted the 1988 Olympic nordic events and is five minutes away, offers TREMENDOUS nordic skiing in the winter and world class mountain biking in the summer. A recent major upgrade of the facility allows it to host the prestigious World Cup every two years. There are 84 miles of groomed tracked and skate skiing trails several kilometers of which are lit for night skiing.
The Bow River, which runs throught the heart of Canmore, offers world class fishing, gentle rafting/canoeing in addition to riverside trails that provide hours of peaceful walks or bike rides.
Golfers will love the five world class courses within 30 minutes. Two Robert Trent Jones courses in Kananaskis Country, Silvertip, world famous Banff Springs and Stewart Creek are some of Canada's most beautiful courses and will provide enjoyment for all skill levels.
A well equipped fitness room, 24 hr concierge service from an outstanding local property management company and Wireless high speed internet service in the condo provide you with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The rates include a cleaning of the unit when you leave. You can purachase additional cleaning service through our management company if you wish.
We've loved sharing our place with people and have done our best to "do it right." Based on feeback from previous guests who have traveled extensively we have.
ENJOY CANMORE!!!! Hope you stay "with us." We'll do our best to make it a very wonderful time for you and your family.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Elevator : very close to assigned parking spot and apartment, no long haulway to carry groceries, etc
- Covered Parking : secure, heated, parking spot for unit is very close to elevator unit and opens right next to apartment, very easy and convinent
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : very good matresses
- Convertible Bed (2) : 2 pull out couches in living room. One is queen and one is standard double
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : On roof 6 floors above town, TOTALLY stunning views
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : very nicely set up
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony : has table for two and grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View : THE VIEWS ARE THE BEST YOU WILL FIND. You see 40+ miles of nountains, past Three Sisters to east,northwest to Cascade Mountain in Banff-and beyond. Read what guest have said.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : prefer no pets but might work something out, would be extra cleaning charge. call if want to try to work it out
- Kid Friendly : they love the hot tub
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- There are nearby caves that you can explore with guide, hellicopter rides are awesome, music festivals in Canmore and Banff are great
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 rates---deals 30 days ahead of stay
If you find better deal we will match. Our goal is to keep our place full
Jan 2-June 15 $950/wk $160/n
June 16-Sept 16 $1950/wk $325/n
Sept 17-Oct 13 $1200/wk $195/n
Oct 14-Dec 15 $1000/wk $175/n
Dec 16-Jan 5 $1950/wk $325/n
Includes taxes and cleaning when you leave; 3% cr card fee; $250 damage deposit
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Best Views, Location.See Pics, Read Reviews 20% Off Feb-Mar
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Canmore
Canmore is just stunning and the small town feel is much more relaxed than Banff. Things are not as expensive as Banff either. We also love the miles of trails in town that are along Policemans Creek and the Bow River. Access is just across the street from the condo.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
First, the town still has the feel of a mountain community rather than a tourist destination. Friendly folks, local shops, etc. We also like the fact that you can walk out the door, across the street and be on trails that feel lke you are in wilderness. If you look at a detailed map of Canmore (see the map that shows the condos location and click on satellite view) you will see Policeman's Creek ascoss the street behind some apartments. It branches off the beautiful, big Bow River and meanders through town. There are beautufil little walks along the creek that lead to the river. Once at the River it gets even more beautiful. You can enjoy these walks without hard hiking.
Owner's Map of Canmore
My wife Cathy and and I live in Longmont, Colorado,, 35 miles north of Denver. She is an attorney and I an the Executive Director of an organization that provides help to homeless families. Although we love Colorado and feel blessed to be here we fell in love with the Canadian Rockies a few years ago and were fourtunate enough to buy a spectular place in Canmore. We were the second person to buy in our building a year before construcition began so we were able to get "the best" floor plan and views. Everyone who stays says the pictures don't do the views justice. We love sharing it with others. I love taking with people about Canmore and our property so feel free to give us a call with any questions.
Property Photos
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- Postcard view of Banff National Park's Mount Rundell - Canmore Vacation Rental
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- The condos--quite a setting. Ours is one other side with best views of all !! - Canmore Vacation Rental
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- View through large living room windows brings mountains inside - Canmore Vacation Rental
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- Open Floorplan Offers Comfortable Seating for several people and Great Views
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- Fully equiped gourmet kitchen makes cooking at home fun
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- Dining Room View of Rundle Range in Banff National Park--Stunning!!!
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- Lay in bed and enjoy the great view into Banff Nat'l Park-really looks like this
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- Second bedroom also has supurb view of Rundle Range.
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- Half bath adjacent to one bedroom, second bedroom has full bath
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- Spacious living room with two couches and comfy chair is very comfortable
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- Miles of trails along the beautiful Bow River are short walk from the condo
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- Awesome Bow River---10 minute walk from condo
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- World renowned Three Sisters from living room-at dusk
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- From the couch--you'll dance when you see the views
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- Looking west to Hi-Ling Peak and Mount Rundell. It really is this pretty!
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- Us above Lake Louise--ya'll come!!!!!
Traveler Reviews (38)
Location is everything
Guest: Harry and Patsy
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Date of Stay: 08/14/11
Review Submitted: 12/13/11
Where to begin? Waking each morning to mountain views from every window; perfect weather; brilliant sunsets and risingmoons above the mountains; hiked Moraine and Emerald lakes; Lake Louise, Takakkaw Falls and in Johnson Canyon; walked on the glacier at Columbia Icefield; took the boast cruise on on Lake Minewanka. Unbelievable scenery--everywhere!! Our favorite restaurants were: Chez Francois in Canmore for breakfast; Earl's in Banff for lunch; and Murietta's in Canmore for dinner. Many thanks for sharing you condo with us. LOCATION WAS EVERYTHING!!!
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Great Place in the Canadian Rockies!
Guest: Doug
(Clearwater, Fl)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 08/25/10
We did quie a bit of research before our Canmore trip, trying to select the best digs for our exploration fo the Banff area. We made the right choice. The Canmore condo was top notch in all facets. The location was convenient to downtown (easy walking distance), to the store (next door), and centraly located to our places of interest, K Country, Banff, Lake Louise, and Ice Fields. The condo was spotless, well appointed, and cozy. Views and scenery are ... I don't have the words!!! The photos don't do it justice. Grill a steak on the barbie, grab a beer, and soak it in from the patio. The owners were extremely helpful and seemed genuinely intersted in making sure we enjoyed our stay. Someday we'll get back to Canmore, and we won't stay anywhere else.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Andy & Ruth
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Date of Stay: 08/08/09
Review Submitted: 08/08/09
A really beautiful place both inside & outside! Hot tub sunsets and lightning storms! The colors throughout this area have been truly stunning, thanks for the great views form the apartment.
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Guest: Jose & Claire
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Date of Stay: 07/01/09
Review Submitted: 07/01/09
Great Place! Thanks for opening this beautiful place to us. We absolutely loved Canmore, so glad we stayed here instead of in Banff. We're sad to leave but already trying to figure out how to make our way back.
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Guest: Gordon & Janet
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Date of Stay: 06/27/09
Review Submitted: 06/27/09
Even rainy days couldn't dampen the spirits when staying in your comfy digs. The mountains were mysterious, grand and foreboding. Love the quiet & quaint town of Canmore. Thanks for being on VRBO.
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Guest: Livia & Donald
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Date of Stay: 04/19/09
Review Submitted: 04/19/09
We arrived after dark and awoke to spectacular views of mountains from every window. The stay just got better from there. Your condo is so comfy and the town is great. We're glad grandma found you online and thank you for renting.
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Guest: Michelle
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Date of Stay: 03/08/09
Review Submitted: 03/08/09
Canmore is so very beautiful & your place makes the beauty even more amazing. You can cook dinner while looking out the windows at the mountains. Even though its cold outside, it is warm inside with the fireplace & smiles of your family that's around you. I just want to thank you for opening up your place, what a beautiful place it is, to us. Just so you know- We'll be back.
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Guest: Brent
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Date of Stay: 02/06/09
Review Submitted: 02/06/09
We enjoyed our stay at your beautiful condo. In the past we stayed at hotels and never felt quite pleased. Staying here was the idea of my brother in-law and has been a wonderful experience. Full of everything you need, breathtaking views and a great ambiance. Thank you for sharing your home with us. P.S. Hoping to be back soon!
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