Encircled by the snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies and just minutes from the eastern entrance of Banff National Park, this authentic mining town has long had a reputation among winter-sports aficionados, especially those headed to the cross-country skiing trails at Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. Today, Canmore has become a year-round destination because of warm-weather activities like hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting. Straddling the banks of the Bow River, Canmore has a strollable downtown filled with boutiques, galleries, and Canada’s dreamiest bookstore. There are three breweries, two distilleries, and an eclectic food scene that attracts dining from all around Alberta.