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The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
(4) Reviews
Alberta
About
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, d...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Attraction tickets
Smartphone or tablet
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Meeting Points
Departure
909A Railway Ave
Corner of Railway Ave & 8th
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
3 minutes
2
Bow Valley Trail & Railway Avenue
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.
3 minutes
3
Sidney Street & Bow Valley Trail
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!
3 minutes
4
Hospital Place & Bow Valley Trail
We'll point out a black bear sculpture and tell you a bit about black bears in Canmore and the Rocky Mountains.
3 minutes
5
Bow Valley Trail & 13 Street
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.
3 minutes
6
Bow Valley Trail & 15 Street
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!
3 minutes
7
Bow Valley Trail & 17 Street
We'll point out a big inukshuk and tell you a bit about them.
3 minutes
8
Railway Avenue & Bow Valley Trail
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.
3 minutes
9
Policeman's Creek Boardwalk
As you walk a portion of the beautiful boardwalk, you'll discover the following points of interest: Bow River, Canmore Nordic Centre, Festivals & Events.
10 minutes
10
10 Street & 6 Avenue
We'll point out an incredible view of Mount Rundle and tell you everything we know about it!
3 minutes
11
719 10 St
We'll show you a mural of Isabelle Dube, and explain the tragic story behind it.
3 minutes
12
Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
You'll see the museum that has over 10,000 artificats and has been welcoming visitors since 1984.
3 minutes
13
Friendship Park
You'll stroll this small park and discover what the town of Canmore has in common with the Japanese city of Higashikawa.
3 minutes
14
8 Avenue & 6 Street
You'll stroll down Main Street and see all the shops, restaurants and galleries that call Canmore home.
3 minutes
15
Canmore Inn & Suites
We'll point out this stalwart in Canmore that was built way back in 1890 by Count Eugene de Rambouville!
3 minutes
16
The Canmore Miners' Union Hall
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.
3 minutes
17
Centennial Park
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.
10 minutes
18
Ralph Connor Memorial United Church Canmore
We'll point out the one of the earliest Presbyterian churches built in Alberta and tell you about the mystery behind it's name.
3 minutes
19
Nwmp Barracks
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.
3 minutes
20
Big Head Sculpture
Finally, we'll tell you all about the odd sculpture and how it's associated with the name Canmore itself!
3 minutes
21
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.
22
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.
23
The Carter-Ryan Theatre
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
24
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.
25
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.
26
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.
27
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.
28
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.
29
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.
30
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.
31
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.
32
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.
33
Explore 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.
34
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.
35
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.
36
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.
37
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.
38
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.
39
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.
40
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.
41
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.
42
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.
43
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.
The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
(4) Reviews
Alberta
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About
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, d...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's 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
Attraction tickets
Smartphone or tablet
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.