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  • Edmonton, Canada

The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore beautiful Canmore! During this sightseeing tour, we'll point out must-see sights, attractions & sculptures, as well as explore historical buildings from Canmore's coal mining days. Highlights include Policeman's Creek Boardwalk, Canmore Miner's Union Hall, NWMP Barracks & more! Don't just see the sights of Canmore, hear what they have to say! Live GPS map shows where you are & where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary automatically plays. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch crowded tour groups, tight schedules & high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along the route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers!

What to Expect

Private tour
20 stops
43 places
1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs

Stop at: Three Sisters Gallery

3 min Admission not included

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore beautiful Canmore! During this 5 km (return) sightseeing tour, we'll point out must-see sights, attractions & sculptures, as well as explore some historical buildings from Canmore's coal mining days. Highlights include Policeman's Creek Boardwalk, the Canmore Miner's Union Hall, NWMP Barracks & more! Don't just see the sights of Canmore, hear what they have to say! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along the route. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

Stop at: Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue

3 min

As you cross the railway tracks, we'll tell you about the Canadian Pacific Railway and the effect it had on the development of Canmore.

Stop at: Stop 3

3 min

We'll point out the iconic British red telephone box that sits at the corner. You've definitely seen them, but how much do you know about them? You'll find out!

Stop at: Hospital Place & Bow Valley Trail

3 min

We'll point out a black bear sculpture and tell you a bit about black bears in Canmore and the Rocky Mountains.

Stop at: Stop 5

3 min

After the black bear sculpture, wouldn't you know it, there's a grizzly bear sculpture! We'll tell you about some of the differences between the two.

Stop at: Bow Valley Trail & 15 Street

3 min

We'll point out a fantastic view of the mountains to the north. We'll you a bit about how Princess Margaret Mountain, Squaw's Tit, Mount Charles Stewart, Mount Lady MacDonald and Mount Grotto got their names!

Stop at: Stop 7

3 min

We'll point out a big inukshuk and tell you a bit about them.

Stop at: Stop 8

3 min

We'll point out the coal mining cars monument and tell you how important of a factor mining was in the early days of Canmore.

Stop at: Policeman's Creek Boardwalk

10 min

As you walk a portion of the beautiful boardwalk, you'll discover the following points of interest: Bow River, Canmore Nordic Centre, Festivals & Events.

Stop at: 10 Street & 6 Avenue

3 min

We'll point out an incredible view of Mount Rundle and tell you everything we know about it!

Stop at: 719 10 St

3 min

We'll show you a mural of Isabelle Dube, and explain the tragic story behind it.

Stop at: Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center

3 min Admission not included

You'll see the museum that has over 10,000 artificats and has been welcoming visitors since 1984.

Stop at: Friendship Park

3 min

You'll stroll this small park and discover what the town of Canmore has in common with the Japanese city of Higashikawa.

Stop at: 8 Avenue & 6 Street

3 min

You'll stroll down Main Street and see all the shops, restaurants and galleries that call Canmore home.

Stop at: Canmore Inn & Suites

3 min

We'll point out this stalwart in Canmore that was built way back in 1890 by Count Eugene de Rambouville!

Stop at: The Canmore Miners' Union Hall

3 min

You'll see and learn about one of Canmore's most important cultural and historical buildings, and the often contentious relationship the town had with miners.

Stop at: Centennial Park

10 min

There's three points of interest we'll explore in Centennial Park: a fantastic view of the Three Sisters Mountains, the Stan Rogers stage and some of the annual events and festivals that call the park home.

Stop at: Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Canmore

3 min

We'll point out the one of the earliest Presbyterian churches built in Alberta and tell you about the mystery behind it's name.

Stop at: Nwmp Barracks

3 min

We'll take you one of the most important attractions on in Canmore and explain how the barracks played an important role in maintaining law and order in Canmore's more rough and tumble days.

Stop at: Big Head Sculpture

3 min

Finally, we'll tell you all about the odd sculpture and how it's associated with the name Canmore itself!

Pass by: The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company Taproom

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Avens Gallery

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Carter-Ryan Gallery & Live Art Venue

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: The Hive Gallery & Gatherings

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Canmore Cave Tours

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Grassi Lakes

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Ha Ling Peak

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Upper Kananaskis Lake

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Quarry Lake

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Grotto Canyon

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Kananaski Wildlife Drive

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Tourism Canmore Kananaskis

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Cross Zee Ranch

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Wild Life Distillery

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Canmore Farmers Market

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Canmore Brewing Company

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Fireweed Glass Studio

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Ribbon Creek Trail

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Art Country Canada Canmore Gallery

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Cougar Creek/Mount Lady MacDonald trail head

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Elevation Gallery

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

Pass by: Bow River Loop

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
  • Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
  • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
NOT INCLUDED
  • Attraction tickets
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

3.8

4 total reviews

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