Location: Canmore, Alberta, Canada (75 minutes from Calgary airport, 15 minutes from Banff) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Stunning views from Every window, 1300 square feet on one level, a three block walk to downtown and adjacent shopping for basics make this one of the finest vacation condos in town. Our Canadian home was built in 2005, is Beautifully furnished and can comfortably handle several adults or a family with young children. Our guests have told us that this condo is simply First Class. Please click on the "comments" button at the end of this description to see what guests have written in our guest book. By the way, for Starbucks lovers there is one next door.
A one level, open floor plan creates a very spacious and comfortable space that can handle several people without feeling crowded. It is a corner unit which has 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 stunning views. 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 away. 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. 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 simply is that beautiful in Canmore."
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 reastaurants are great we find ourselves cooking in the very well equiped kitchen most nights. A new Safeway and an upscale Soby's market are next door. If you do want to eat out the eateries are a three 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 class 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 add to your pleasure. 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 major upgrade of the facility in the summer of 2005 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.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- 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
- Elevator: very close to assigned parking spot and apartment, no long haulway to carry groceries, etc
- Beds
- Queen Bed: very good matresses
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub: five floors up on roof, stunning views
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- 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: You see entire Rundell Range, Three Sisters and beyond, you will not find a place with better views--I promise
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- There are nearby caves that you can explore with guide
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
Rates vary based on time of year, number of people, length of stay.
Add 3% charge for credit cards, no additional fees or taxes.
Price includes cleaning at end of stay
Weekly Rates.. $975-$1450/week US
4 night minimum
--includes GST tax, cleaning
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Best Views & Location in Canmore-Really!!
Year Purchased: 2004
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 Condominium
We 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 you will see Policeman's Creek. It branches off the beautiful and 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.
Owner's Map of Canmore
My wife Cathy and and I live in Longmont, Colorado which is about 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 Colporado and feel blessed to be her we fell in love with the Canadian Rockies a few years ago and were fourtunate enough to by a spectular place in Canmore. We were the second person to by in the units so we were able to get "the best." You can see that the views are just stunning and everyone who stays says the pictures don't do it justice. We love sharing it with others.
Property Photos
- Postcard view of Banff National Park's Mount Rundell - Canmore Vacation Rental
- The condos--quite a setting. Ours is one other side with best views of all !! - Canmore Vacation Rental
- View through large living room windows brings mountains inside - Canmore Vacation Rental
- Open Floorplan Offers Comfortable Seating for several people and Great Views
- Fully equiped gourmet kitchen makes cooking at home fun
- Dining Room View of Rundle Range in Banff National Park--Stunning!!!
- Lay in bed and enjoy the great view into Banff Nat'l Park-really looks like this
- Second bedroom also has supurb view of Rundle Range.
- Half bath adjacent to one bedroom, second bedroom has full bath
- Spacious living room with two couches and comfy chair is very comfortable
- Miles of trails along the beautiful Bow River are short walk from the condo
- Awesome Bow River---10 minute walk from condo
- World renowned Three Sisters from living room-at dusk
- From the couch--you'll dance when you see the views
- Looking west to Hi-Ling Peak and Mount Rundell. It really is this pretty!
- Us above Lake Louise--ya'll come!!!!!
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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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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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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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What a wonderful place & a wonderful view. Our 4 children stated "they wanted to live here!" Thank you for sharing your place with us.
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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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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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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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This was our 2nd time here in your place and it was even better than the first as it really did have the feeling of coming home again.
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We have had an incredible week in Canmore. We love this little town. We also loved just hanging out in the condo. This place is so comfortable and we had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing this with us, it was an unforgettable 10th anniversary.
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We thank god for the spectacular beauty of the Canadian Rockies and we thank you for providing a home away from home for us. Many of our dreams came true this week. What we have experienced and seen will last in our memory for a lifetime. Your home was a perfect location in Canmore for all of our day trips. It was great to come back to a comfortable, spacious and well equipped condo. We sure see why you love it here!