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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kananaskis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kananaskis

Kananaskis in November
Estimated hotel price
$307
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kananaskis in November
Estimated hotel price
$307
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kananaskis in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kananaskis, with an average rainfall of 19 mm.

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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 78 km from Kananaskis. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 18h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 74 km from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and Ebus. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 145 km and will cost you around $64. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $192 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

Although Kananaskis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Calgary Airport (YYC), which is located 78 km from Kananaskis. The shortest flight to Kananaskis from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 18h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Kananaskis is to pick up a car hire from Calgary, which is about 74 km from Kananaskis. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Calgary.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kananaskis, including Red Arrow, Rider Express and Ebus. From Red Deer, the bus ride to Kananaskis takes 145 km and will cost you around $64. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $192 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Kananaskis

Airlines serving Kananaskis

Lufthansa
Good (7,189 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,639 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,849 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,247 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,062 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,408 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kananaskis

Most booked hotels in Kananaskis

Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$168+
Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$136+
Canmore Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$115+
Rundle Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$147+

Hiring a car in Kananaskis

Expect to pay $2.11 per litre in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.30 and $33.73.

Expect to pay $2.11 per litre in Kananaskis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.30 and $33.73.