| Hotel at a Glance: Solara Resort & Spa Come winter, folks in Canmore exchange their mountain bikes and whitewater rafts for skis. The 4star Solara Resort & Spa makes for an excellent base camp to experience outdoor fun in western Alberta, just 20 minutes outside of Banff. At day&8217;s end, you&8217;ll warm up in a luxurious suite equipped with a full kitchen, fireplace, washer and dryer, and WiFi. Hit the slopes at nearby Nakiska Ski Resort or Mt. Norquay Ski Resort. You can also go crosscountry skiing at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Award winner: The resort took home a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2013. Pamper yourself with a massage, facial, or sauna session at One Wellness & Spa. Take a dip in one of the resort&8217;s indoor relaxation pools. Bring the kids: There&8217;s a waterplay area especially for youngsters Canmore, Alberta: Charming Rocky Mountain Town with YearRound Recreation Canmore, located 60 miles (97 km) west of Calgary, nestles along the banks of the Bow River in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. A modest coalmining village until 1979, the town attracted international attention when it was chosen as the site of the Nordic ski events for the 1988 Winter Olympics. Just a few miles outside of town, Banff National Park encompasses more than 4,100 square miles (6,600 square km) of dramatic mountains, glacier lakes, and limestone canyons. Downtown Canmore centers on Main Street, a threeblock shopping boulevard lined with brewpubs, art galleries, and boutiques, with an eclectic livemusic scene entertaining crowds late into the night. Though Canmore has come a long way since its coalmining daysmore than 30 eateries in town now serve international cuisinethe town keeps its industrial heritage alive through mining museums, commemorative statues, and suspended animation. Love to travel Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world. |
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