Banff may have better name recognition, but its neighbor to the southeast is every bit as charming. Canmore is the first mountain town you’ll encounter, as you drive into the Rockies from Calgary. And just like Banff, Canmore offers a tourist-friendly downtown, filled with restaurants and gift shops. There are also plenty of hotels in Canmore — and your odds of finding a good price are much better here. Banff is only about 25 kilometers up the road, so you’ll be able to get to Banff within 20 minutes. Canmore’s Main Street stretches for several blocks, and just like Banff, […]