The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Traveler rating
3.8/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour worth booking?
The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Canmore, Canada, from $11 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (4)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $11 per person
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore beautiful Canmore! During this sightseeing tour, we'll point out must-see sights, attractions & sculptures, as well as explore historical buildings from Canm
What you get
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
About this experience
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore beautiful Canmore! During this sightseeing tour, we'll point out must-see sights, attractions & sculptures, as well as explore historical buildings from Canmore's coal mining days. Highlights include Policeman's Creek Boardwalk, Canmore Miner's Union Hall, NWMP Barracks & more! Don't just see the sights of Canmore, hear what they have to say! Live GPS map shows where you are & where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary automatically plays. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch crowded tour groups, tight schedules & high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along the route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers!
What's included
Included
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Not included
- Attraction tickets
- Smartphone or tablet
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
What you'll see and do
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore beautiful Canmore! During this 5 km (return) sightseeing tour, we'll point out must-see sights, attractions & sculptures, as well as explore some historical buildings from Canmore's coal mining days. Highlights include Policeman's Creek Boardwalk, the Canmore Miner's Union Hall, NWMP Barracks & more! Don't just see the sights of Canmore, hear what they have to say! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along the route. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
3 minutes here · Admission not included
As you cross the railway tracks, we'll tell you about the Canadian Pacific Railway and the effect it had on the development of Canmore.
3 minutes here
We'll point out the iconic British red telephone box that sits at the corner. You've definitely seen them, but how much do you know about them? You'll find out!
3 minutes here
We'll point out a black bear sculpture and tell you a bit about black bears in Canmore and the Rocky Mountains.
3 minutes here
After the black bear sculpture, wouldn't you know it, there's a grizzly bear sculpture! We'll tell you about some of the differences between the two.
3 minutes here
We'll point out a fantastic view of the mountains to the north. We'll you a bit about how Princess Margaret Mountain, Squaw's Tit, Mount Charles Stewart, Mount Lady MacDonald and Mount Grotto got their names!
3 minutes here
We'll point out a big inukshuk and tell you a bit about them.
3 minutes here
We'll point out the coal mining cars monument and tell you how important of a factor mining was in the early days of Canmore.
3 minutes here
Policeman's Creek Boardwalk
As you walk a portion of the beautiful boardwalk, you'll discover the following points of interest: Bow River, Canmore Nordic Centre, Festivals & Events.
10 minutes here
We'll point out an incredible view of Mount Rundle and tell you everything we know about it!
3 minutes here
We'll show you a mural of Isabelle Dube, and explain the tragic story behind it.
3 minutes here
Canmore Museum and Geoscience Center
You'll see the museum that has over 10,000 artificats and has been welcoming visitors since 1984.
3 minutes here · Admission not included
You'll stroll this small park and discover what the town of Canmore has in common with the Japanese city of Higashikawa.
3 minutes here
You'll stroll down Main Street and see all the shops, restaurants and galleries that call Canmore home.
3 minutes here
We'll point out this stalwart in Canmore that was built way back in 1890 by Count Eugene de Rambouville!
3 minutes here
You'll see and learn about one of Canmore's most important cultural and historical buildings, and the often contentious relationship the town had with miners.
3 minutes here
There's three points of interest we'll explore in Centennial Park: a fantastic view of the Three Sisters Mountains, the Stan Rogers stage and some of the annual events and festivals that call the park home.
10 minutes here
We'll point out the one of the earliest Presbyterian churches built in Alberta and tell you about the mystery behind it's name.
3 minutes here
Nwmp Barracks
We'll take you one of the most important attractions on in Canmore and explain how the barracks played an important role in maintaining law and order in Canmore's more rough and tumble days.
3 minutes here
Big Head Sculpture
Finally, we'll tell you all about the odd sculpture and how it's associated with the name Canmore itself!
3 minutes here
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company Taproom
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
Pass by without stopping
Avens Gallery
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
Pass by without stopping
Carter-Ryan Gallery & Live Art Venue
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
Pass by without stopping
The Hive Gallery & Gatherings
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
Pass by without stopping
Canmore Cave Tours
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's close by and can spend as much time as you like here.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Canmore
Corner of Railway Ave & 8th
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Corner of Railway Ave & 8th
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tripvia Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Canmore tour
Loved hearing about the history and loved walking the trails. Good length and beautiful Sights. The commentary was funny.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Canmore Walking tour.
via Viator
Just okay
Enjoyed the overall experience. There was a construction detour along the path which was not accounted for. Threw the audio off and ended up being confusing
via Tripadvisor
GPS was off
Good history and learned a lot but start location was wrong and the overgrowth made some of the turns and pathways hard to find.
Response from the operator: Thanks for the review Lisa. I checked our software and it turns out that the start point geo-fence had an error in it. It's now fixed. As for the overgrowth, the city will trim that periodically, but you can always use the map to find the exact entrance.
via Tripadvisor
Good value
Like a real tour guide but way cheaper. Husband and I enjoyed the experience, brought Canmore and old mining days to life.
Response from the operator: Thanks for the review, glad you enjoyed the tour! We're adding new ones all the time so be sure to check for more in you future travels.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Tripvia Tours, who run 38 experiences we rank across 19 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.7.
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The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Canmore.
How much does The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $11 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Canmore usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Canmore is not rushed.
Is The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Canmore, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Canmore can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Canmore and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Sights of Canmore: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Canmore within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Canmore?
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On Outty we rank every Canmore experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 8 Iconic Stops. 12 Comfy Seats. See Banff's Best in First Class., Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff, Lake Louise Moraine Lake Day Trip from Banff Calgary Canmore. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Canmore?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Canmore?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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