Canmore is the quieter, less busy neighbor to Banff National Park, which offers a vibrant downtown community and exceptional mountain surroundings. By staying in a Canmore hotel, you can experience the Canadian Rockies and the beautiful Bow Valley the way that the locals do: with the finest dining and endless adventure options, all away from the hustle of Downtown Banff.
We just recently returned from an amazing stay at the newly renovated Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre! The Coast Canmore Hotel is a centrally located hotel and conference centre in Canmore that provides the perfect home base for exploring the Canadian Rockies!
All About the Coast Canmore Hotel
- Address: 511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore AB, T1W 1N7
- Neighbourhood: Downtown Canmore
- Booking.com: Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Center
- Expedia: Coast Canmore Hotel
The Coast is a great affordable option in Canmore that offers pet friendly rooms, just a short walk away from all the action in downtown Canmore. It’s nothing fancy, but it does provide visitors with all they need for a comfortable holiday.
A Convenient Canmore Location
The Coast Canmore Hotel is centrally located in Canmore, ensuring all of your time can be spent exploring, with no time wasted! With the Coast Canmore Hotel located just a single turn to the main highway, it’s just over an hours drive to the Calgary airport and only 20 minutes to the heart of Banff!
The Coast Canmore Hotel is also an enjoyable 10-minute walk to Canmore’s downtown core – and on a rental bike, you can be downtown in just three minutes. Simply leave your rental car parked at the hotel while you explore the artisan shops and local restaurants of Canmore on foot!
We loved the convenience of walking and biking to everything – it is easy to get around town without the need to plan for parking or deal with the weekend traffic in these mountain towns. Another added bonus of the Coast is that it’s the pick up and drop off point for the Banff Airporter. The Banff Airporter is a shuttle that connects visitors from YYC to Banff and from Calgary to Canmore. Once the Banff Airporter arrives to Canmore, they will pull into the Coast to unload and pick up all passengers. That means the Coast is a great option if you are arriving late and don’t want to walk far to your hotel with your luggage, or call an expensive taxi.
Modern and Updated Interior
Though the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre appears pretty basic from the outside, its newly renovated interior is modern and sleek! The rooms are bright and welcoming, with a funky wallpaper accent wall, unique light fixtures, and a large sliding door that lets in lots of natural light. It is obvious that the room interiors are not only newly updated but that a lot of thought went into maximizing the comfort and appeal of each one.
I also appreciated the room’s layout, with a small table for working on the go or enjoying room service, a small kitchenette area with a fridge and coffee machine, and a newly updated washroom.
Full Hotel & Conference Centre Amenities
If you want to bring business to a top destination location, what better place to fuel creative juices and foster community than in the beautiful Canadian Rockies.
The Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre offers the largest conference space in Canmore, with 10 venues and tons of space. The Coast Canmore will please every colleague, whether they wish to relax in the hotel and simply enjoy on-site dining after a long day or are eager to explore the town of Canmore.
Whether you’re visiting the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre for work or play, you will want to check out their newly renovated indoor pool and fitness centre. The heated indoor pool and hot tub are the perfect way to end a busy day in the mountains, no matter the season.
In the winter months, be sure to enjoy the hotel’s fire pits. You can pick up a s’mores kit from the front desk to ensure you get the most out of your evening spent fireside.
Great Dining
The Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre offers an excellent restaurant right on site: Table Food + Drink. Located right beside the lobby, enjoying this restaurant is easy when you don’t feel like venturing too far out for the night.
Table Food + Drink offers a plentiful dinner menu, with delicious appetizers, the option for multi-course meals, and an extensive drink menu. This would also be the perfect spot to enjoy a drink or two before heading into town for dinner. If you are planning to spend a couple of meals out, be sure to check out these top Canmore restaurants.
It’s Pet Friendly
The Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre is one of the best pet friendly hotels in Canmore. They charge the standard $25 per pet per day and welcome all dog breeds, including large dogs and even treat your pet like royalty with a special treat – a cozy pet bed, a food bowl, and a locally sourced pet treat. They except Meowboxes too!
Things to do in Canmore, Alberta
When staying at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre, the endless options of nearby activities will have you planning your trip back before you even check out.
From walking and hiking trails to biking trails, to bright blue glacial lakes, you’ll be eager to spend every minute exploring. Check out this detailed list of what to do nearby while enjoying your stay at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre:
Summer Activities in Canmore
- Best Canmore Hikes
- Visit Nearby Lakes
- Canoe at Canmore Resevoir
- Paddle Board Rentals
- Biking Trails
- Explore Local Shops
Winter Activities in Canmore
- Try wild ice skating
- Go Snowshoeing
- Visit nearby Ski Resorts
- Visit the best Local Breweries
- Go Dog Sledding
Things to Consider Before Booking
Though the location of the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre is convenient for accessing the highway and still within walking distance to downtown, it is not exactly in the heart of downtown Canmore.
You are separated from the downtown area by a busy road (with an easy pedestrian crosswalk) and a 10-minute walk that doesn’t offer much to do or see along the way. That being said, plenty of accommodations in Canmore require the same walk or longer! The town has strict laws in place regarding Canmore cabins and Airbnbs that mean you’ll have to do your research for that perfect place.
The newly renovated interior of the Canmore Coast Hotel is what takes this hotel from a basic stay to something a little more modern and sleek in the mountains.
Plan Your Trip to the Canadian Rockies
- Tours (New in 2024): The Banff Blog is partnering with one of the leading tour companies in Western Canada so readers can experience the magic of the Rockies with other travelers – without having to think about a thing. See all our 2024 tour offerings here!
- Hotels in the Rockies: There are many places to stay, from luxury hotels to wilderness cabins. See all our favorites here.
- Get to Banff or Canmore Without a Car: The Banff Airporter provides fantastic service connecting you from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Banff or Canmore.
- Get Around: We suggest renting a car to get around. You can search for rental cars on Rentalcars.com. Or embark on an epic campervan trip. We like to compare prices on Motorhome Republic and Outdoorsy.
- Cheaper Airfare: We also use Going to watch for cheap airfare deals!
- Hop On, Hop Off: This tour is taking Banff by storm. It’s exactly what it sounds like, hop on and off a bus bound for all the best attractions at your own pace!
