Canmoreis atowninAlberta,Canada, located approximately 81 kilometres (50mi) west fromCalgarynear the southeast boundary ofBanff National Park. It is located in theBow ValleywithinAlberta's Rockies. The town shares a border with Kananaskis Countryto the west and south and theMunicipal District of Bighorn No. 8to the north and east. With a population of 12,288 in 2011, Canmore is theninth-largest townin Alberta.
Canmore's economic future seemed dismal until the announcement in the early 1980s thatCalgarywould be hosting the1988 Winter Olympics, and that Canmore would play host to the Nordic events. This resulted in an increase in tourism, and Canmore began to develop into the recreational tourist destination it is today.
TheCanmore Hotelsits on the main street as it has for over 100 years. The building has changed very little in this time making it one of the most distinguishable landmarks in Canmore. The hotel celebrated its 120th anniversary in October 2010.