National parks near Canmore, Alberta
Canmore is one town for park planning. See national parks near Canmore — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Canmore, Alberta is Kootenay National Park — about 53.8 km (33.5 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 10 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Kootenay, Banff, Yoho, and Glacier.
National parks near Canmore
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenay National Park | 53.8 km (33.5 mi) | 1 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Banff National Park | 64.6 km (40.2 mi) | 1 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Yoho National Park | 86.1 km (53.5 mi) | 1 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Glacier National Park | 153 km (95.1 mi) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 190 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Jasper National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 281 km (175 mi) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Elk Island National Park | 329 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 495 km (307 mi) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Canmore
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Canmore?
Kootenay National Park, about 53.8 km (33.5 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Canmore in a day?
Kootenay National Park, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, and Glacier National Park — all within about three hours' drive.