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Inside Background
History 
Canmore’s history is based around coal production. This town was but a whistle...
Last edited: October 16, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Outdoor activities rule the day in Canmore, so it’s no surprise many useful...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The people of Canmore are canny about promoting their town. There is a wealth...
Last edited: July 11, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
If you like the mountains, then Canmore is your destination. Its climate is...
Last edited: July 12, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
Although Canmore itself might not be a large metropolitan city, with a...
Last edited: October 16, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Canmore enjoys celebrating many things, including itself. There are a number of...
Last edited: October 17, 2006
Family Travel 
Just being in the Canadian Rockies, hiking, biking and taking it all in will be...
Last edited: August 20, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
You’re probably not going to Canmore to soak up its museum scene, but if you...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Shopping 
If you decide to shop while visiting Canmore – and no vacation or short holiday...
Last edited: July 13, 2006
Sports & Activities 
In the winter, all manner of snow activity is the center of sports in Canmore...
Last edited: October 16, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Gourmet Croissant 
The Gourmet Croissant is a real pearl in the shell of Canmore worth discovering...
Last edited: January 14, 2009
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: November 08, 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: July 21, 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: August 31, 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: November 21, 2009
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: December 21, 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: January 20, 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: November 09, 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: December 08, 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
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