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The town of Canmore lies in the Bow Valley, 103 kilometers (64 miles) west of Calgary,
28 kilometers (17 miles) southeast of Banff, and on the northern edge of Kananaskis Coun-
try. Long perceived as a gateway to the mountain national parks, the town is very much a
destination in itself these days. Its ideal mountain location and the freedom it enjoys from
the strict development restrictions that apply in the nearby parks have made Canmore the
fastest-growing town in Canada, with the population having tripled since 1979. The per-
manent population is 12,500 and there are 5,800 nonpermanent residents (folks who own
a home in town but whose permanent address is elsewhere).
The surrounding mountains provide Canmore's best recreation opportunities. Hiking is
excellent on trails that lace the valley and mountainside slopes, with many high viewpoints
easily reached. Flowing though town, the Bow River offers great fishing, kayaking, and
rafting; golfers flock to three scenic courses; and nearby Mount Yamnuska has become
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