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Inside Background
History 
Canmore’s history is based around coal production. This town was but a whistle...
Last edited: 16 October 2006
Recommended Reading 
Outdoor activities rule the day in Canmore, so it’s no surprise many useful...
Last edited: 17 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The people of Canmore are canny about promoting their town. There is a wealth...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
If you like the mountains, then Canmore is your destination. Its climate is...
Last edited: 12 July 2006
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
Although Canmore itself might not be a large metropolitan city, with a...
Last edited: 16 October 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: 17 October 2006
Family Travel 
Just being in the Canadian Rockies, hiking, biking and taking it all in will be...
Last edited: 12 July 2006
Museums & Attractions 
You’re probably not going to Canmore to soak up its museum scene, but if you...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Shopping 
If you decide to shop while visiting Canmore – and no vacation or short holiday...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Sports & Activities 
In the winter, all manner of snow activity is the center of sports in Canmore...
Last edited: 16 October 2006
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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: 26 June 2008
Crossing the Border 
Crossing the border is usually quick and painless, but these days many...
Last edited: 25 June 2008
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: 27 May 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: 24 June 2008
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: 08 August 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Enter from USA by Land/Sea: No Passport 
Currently (October 9, 2007), if you are traveling to Canada from the United...
Last edited: 02 December 2007
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: 27 January 2008
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: 28 March 2008
Rental Cars 
The following car rental companies have locations at most major airports: Alamo...
Last edited: 28 April 2008
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% (lowered from 7% to 6% on...
Last edited: 08 March 2008
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