Canmore Cowboys and Coal Miners History Tour - 2H Walk
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Alberta, Canada
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the history of Canmore and the hardy pioneers, cowboys and miners who built the community on this private historical walking tour. In the company of just your group and a guide, you'll explore local trails, visit wildlife hotspots and see picturesque scenery in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
- Immersive historical walking tour of Canmore: Learn about the people who built the town
- Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
- Spot wildlife and enjoy great views of the Rockies as you explore
- Discover hidden gems that you wouldn't find on your own
What's Included
- Professional Certified Guide
- Ice Cleats *when required
- Hiking Poles *upon request
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Canmore Recreation Centre1900 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2, Canada
Please meet your guide at the Main Doors of the Rec Centre. They will have a clip board and black baseball cap or cowboy hat on. There is free parking within a 1-5min walk and you can easily get there by walking, public transit, or taxi..
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Canmore (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 15 reviews
Claire_D, Sep 2025
Jacob was very attentive and was able to provide a tour at our pace. He is very knowledgeable and the whole family appreciated his interpretation of Canmore's history.
Lynne_W, Sep 2025
Very enjoyable, pleasant walk through Canmore. Our guide was absolutely delightful. I would recommend this tour as a nice introduction to the area.
Rex_M, Oct 2024
We took this tour in early October and it was sunny and no snow, so maybe a bit lucky, although a Jacket was still required. The tour starts at the Rec center, goes along Bow river, by an old mine, across a couple really cool old bridges, then down through the center of the historic down-town area. Our guide knew about the geology of the area, the ancient history of the natives, the settlers of Canmore including some of the prominent figures in the area historically, the economic and political forces that shaped the history of the area, and are still shaping it. We had a great time.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
It was a pleasure to meet you! Thank you for being awesome people. I wish you all the best in 2025!
Kristian_J, Oct 2024
Really nice walk around Canmore on the trails and very interesting details about the town history. Wish we could have seen an old coal mine. Ben was really friendly and easy going
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you! It was a pleasure to meet you. The old coal mines are cemented closed due to methane gas leaks. They are not setup for touring. But thank you for the feed back! We are looking to develop a longer History Walk in 2025 to the the area further! It will be longer in distance and time, less family friendly - but build for the History Explorers like you!
Nanette_N, Sep 2023
History of Canmore. History of town including 1883 railroad tie. Stories of cowboys versus coal miners.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for joining us.
jaw_j, Aug 2023
Beautiful river.. guide talked incessantly.. need some quiet to enjoy nature..allow videos/pictures to be taken..
Response from Host, Aug 2023
The Cowboys and Coal Mines Tour is a History Walking Tour that is all about the local history.
We do offer a 2hr Nature Walk that is more suitable for viewing and videos of nature.
Joyce Wiedman from Alabama's group did seem to enjoy the tour. Giving a handsome tip and doing the "Alabama fist bump", as they described it, at the end of the tour. We would offer a refund if the group did not enjoy the tour. But that did not seem to be the case.
We are just a small family company and reviews can hurt or help any small family company. Positive reviews sometimes are the motivation needed to push through hard times. We appreciate them greatly! Thank you for booking with us.
If you have an issue or did not enjoy a tour please contact us for a refund. We appreciate your business and feedback.
Marnie_S, Mar 2021
Our Canmore Trails and Tales guide, Jacob, was personable and knowledgeable and thoroughly interesting and entertaining. We are looking forward to taking part in another Canmore Trails and Tales tour in the future. We highly recommend Canmore Trails and Tales.
Stephen_R, Dec 2020
Fantastic tour guide! Very informative and engaging! Our group learned a lot about Canmore and many other things that you probably can't learn elsewhere.
Bonnie_G, Oct 2020
Very interesting and informative. My sister and I enjoyed beautiful scenery while learning the history of the area.
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