Kananaskis travel guide

Kananaskis Tourism | Kananaskis Guide

You're Going to Love Kananaskis

With a population of 249, Kananaskis is a must-see destination in Alberta, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kananaskis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kananaskis

If you’re looking for affordable options, Finish Line Lounge (2 Mt Allan Drive) and The Summit Restaurant (1 Lorette Drive Highway 40 South) are great picks.

When to visit Kananaskis

Kananaskis in April
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in April
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kananaskis in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kananaskis, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Kananaskis

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 48 miles from Kananaskis. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 46 miles from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 48 miles from Kananaskis. Calgary Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from the United States departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 46 miles from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Rider Express, Ebus and Red Arrow. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Kananaskis

Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis

Most booked hotels in Kananaskis

The Malcolm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 680 reviews)
$399+
Hi Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.9, 155 reviews)
$34+
Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 392 reviews)
$326+
Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1427 reviews)
$303+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 804 reviews)
$257+
Grande Rockies Resort-Bellstar Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Good (7.4, 1096 reviews)
$217+

Renting a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.