Canmore Alberta - What it's REALLY like to live here! (winter in the mountains)

Dan McGuire, REALTOR - Engel & Volkers Banff Canmore
Canmore, Alberta, Canada is where I call HOME, and I'm so happy to share some of my favourite things to do here with you! In this video, I take you through a bit of a "day in the life" here in Canmore. Come along with me as I enjoy local scenery, food, meet with locals and enjoy the outdoors!
If you have questions about life in Canmore, moving to the Canadian Rockies, or anything you saw in the video - let's connect! I'm always available and no question is too small.
I've also got tons of great info on Canmore & Banff at my blog :)
Check out the great local businesses I visited!
Canary Coffee Canmore: / canarycoffeeltd
Brandon T Brown Gallery: brandontbrown.com/
Iron Goat Canmore: www.irongoat.ca/
To learn more about Canmore & Banff, visit:
Website: bowvalleyliving.com/
Facebook: / bowvalleyliving
Instagram: / bowvalleyliving
Dan McGuire - Engel & Volkers Banff Canmore

[@DuskTheSpiderSilkWing]

Oh! That’s who you are I’ve lived here my whole life and and I’ve seen a bit!

[@wolfgangbing2497]

I am two times in the year in the Canadian Rockies. Canmore is one of my favorites. Great nature on Earth! Greetings from Germany👍❤️🇩🇪

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

It’s a beautiful place well worth the travel!

[@debuthunter5389]

If I ever moved back to the Bow Valley, I would definitely choose Canmore over Banff.

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Having lived in both Canmore & Banff myself, I think a lot of folks would also prefer to live in Canmore if given the choice. Banff is an extremely special place to live though, and makes a really great place to call home for those who meet the need to reside. Cheers! - Dan McGuire Canmore & Cochrane REALTOR

[@sachinkumar4026]

Why have not watched this video for so long , such a well curated video great pitch and any new person would definitely look forward to live in Canmore . Thank you Dan !

[@singhdamanjeet]

You should make more videos,they are wonderfully curated

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thanks - I’m working on it! More to come soon.

[@katarraaa]

Nice bro nice...i used to live in canmore..now stuck in manchester uk...not for long tho.canmore is the best place on earth.

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Canmore is a special place! The UK is lovely as well. The mountains will always be here if you choose to return! Cheers - Dan McGuire Canmore & Cochrane Realtor

[@tki6087]

This was a great video, thanks for sharing.

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thank you!

[@lareverie8285]

So beautiful

[@chrisb8434]

Awesome video. Those views are incredible. I wish I could live in Canmore too

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thanks! It’s an amazing place!

[@JimmyCheng]

great video! I'm coming to Canmore for the summer seasons!

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thanks and that’s awesome! Summer is a really beautiful time of year here. Enjoy!

[@adamsimonow]

Thank you. I'm from Australia and have been wanting to move to Canada since I first visited in 2016. Your video has finally convinced me that I just need to do it. Would love to get in touch with you and pick your brain some more about Canmore.

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

That’s so great Adam - I’ve had many friends make their move from Australia permanent over the years! I’m always here to answer any questions if you’d like to contact me directly. Cheers!

[@TheAimeex]

im from the uk I have only just found out about Canmore and im 53 years old lol, love to move there and live forever but that will never happen, maybe visit one day if im lucky enough. thank you for sharing your wonderful life with us

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Its never too late! (at least to visit) 😁 Cheers

[@mightyfraserriver977]

It is an amazing place I was there in January.

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

I agree!

[@Sebakz]

I was just looking a place for applicate my working holiday visa and this place is my number one, greetings from chile!

[@luisofigueroa4969]

Hi! Your video is amazing, showing things like 'thing to do' in a few hours for people that visiting the city. I'll be in the Rockies in April, and i hope the time will last to do many things as possible. Regards from La Paz, Baja, Mexico.

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thanks LuisO - I hope you have a great visit when you come! Cheers

[@dragoshGBUK]

awesome ❣👏👏👏👏

[@thomasbradshaw2151]

plannin on moving out there next year and this just completely sold me. i’m out of the big city life

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Awesome! I did the same myself and have never looked back. I’m always here if you have any questions about the area & living here at all

[@brianwilliams8776]

I love your town. Jim from Decatur, Georgia USA

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thanks Jim - I love it too!!

[@DVMCG17]

Great video! Keep it up!

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thanks!

[@sebastianibanez7681]

I love it ! I've been looking for places to live and this is now No. 1 on my list.

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Awesome!

[@indo_cad8877]

Great video 😊

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thanks!!

[@SwiftyloverUwU..]

We're almost at summer 2023 it's going to be crazy this year I got the butterflies just thinking about it

[@niloum7369]

Hey great video! Looks beautiful and refreshing.Hubby and I been living in Toronto almost all our life and visited canmore/banff 2 times in the past 2 years and have dreamed of moving there and live the rocky life. We are talking more serious about this move and hoping to make it happen next year! Can’t wait to get out of here and live the life we dreamed of :) can’t stand the city anymore!!

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thanks Nilou! I can definitely understand the pull to the mountains from the city and hope you make the move in the future! Cheers

[@rejygabaldon5986]

Great video! Where's the skating lake at the end of the video?

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Thank you! It's just East of Canmore down the 1A, at Gap Lake by Exshaw.

[@icevoss9917]

Unfortunately you guys don't have an ice ring for Sommer skating eh?

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

We do have an indoor ice rink in town - I'm not 100% sure on the hours and operations in the summertime though; maybe check the website for the Town of Canmore for specifics. I opted to skate outside on a nearby lake in this video and it was definitely a cold day! Cheers - Dan McGuire Canmore & Cochrane REALTOR

[@Filip_eF]

wow...

[@arendtimmer666]

Hey man Awesome video! This november ill be finishing my bachelor Civil Engineering in Canmore at a research institute. I was wondering if you have tips for finding housing in Canmore as a student? I'm from the Netherlands btw and I'm in love with Canadian nature.

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Hi Arend - that’s exciting! Lots of Canadian nature here to love for sure. I’m assuming you’re looking for a rental ? My advice would be to check the website for PEKA, the largest rental manager in town. They often list properties so you can get a sense of what’s out there for rentals. Another great resource is also the Facebook group “Bow Valley Home Finders” - this is where lots of local people post their rentals. Best of luck!

[@whatastud1000]

What are the summers like ? Did any bears come in your garden? Too many tourists in summer ?

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Hi Peter! We have gorgeous summers here with warm weather (into the 30Cs in the day at times) while still getting cooler nights (and I’ve even been snowed on in July!). I have had bears in my garden for sure (check out the reel on my Instagram). Town can get busy with travellers in the summer but that’s part of the fun atmosphere; it’s always relaxing when the fall sets in and town quiets down to mostly locals once again. Cheers!

[@whatastud1000]

@@canmore-cochrane-real-estate wow, you're a lucky guy living in the vast Canadian wilderness ! Kudos !

[@Bloomerrrr768]

I'm super hard worker with several skills. If have some place in the world i figure to live if i jave opportunity it's Canmore or Banff. Regards from Italy

[@grandchampionchichi]

How much is a bungalow with two bedrooms and two bathrooms garage double

[@tactics2722]

Might be moving down..

[@1badtubeman]

Considering visiting early November. Will I miss the snow at that time? I am terrified to drive on snow covered roads!

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Hi! It's really hard to say what the weather will be like in November, as typically in our shoulder seasons we can see "every season in a day". Generally in September or October, we will get at least one decent snow storm, but typically that melts away quickly. We could have a year like 2021 where November saw record snowfall and ski hills open early... or it could be like other years where we don't see much real snow until nearly Christmas! In terms of roads being bad though, you should be good in November; generally the icy roads come around in Jan-Mar, and even still, the drive from Calgary International Airport is a very well maintained 4 lane divided highway. Hope you do get to visit! Cheers - Dan

[@briankelly1002]

You should probably stay home then

[@JERios-wv8lx]

How long it takes to drive from Calgary to Canmore? How much is the cost of the acreage in Canmore?

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Hi JE - it’s not a long drive - maybe 1-1.5hrs depending on whereabouts in Calgary you are coming from. Canmore doesn’t really have large/acreage pieces of land as we are a high alpine valley, naturally bounded by gorgeous mountain ranges and Banff National Park. So properties & lots tend to be smaller compared to other areas. But that’s OK because the mountains are your backyard!

[@CarolineEvansHerbalist]

Hi there, we are moving over in the spring. until we find somewhere to buy where do you recommend looking for long term rentals please

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Hi Caroline - thats exciting to hear! For a rental, I'd check out PEKA's website (they are a local property manager), as well as the FB group "Bow Valley Home Finders". I'm also happy to help you with your property search when it comes time to buyer - please don't be afraid to reach out. Cheers! - Dan McGuire, Canmore & Cochrane REALTOR

[@carolineevans7803]

Amazing! Thank you! Glad I asked!! Will be in touch when we are ready to buy

[@wcai3421]

what did you do when you first moved to canmore?

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Hi there! My wife and I lived and worked in Banff prior to moving to Canmore - I worked in a number of roles at the Banff Springs until I was a Regional Group Sales Manager for Fairmont (Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler). My office was at the Banff Springs and also at the Chateau Lake Louise for a while - and I would commute from Canmore to LL! Cheers - Dan McGuire Canmore & Cochrane REALTOR

[@sanjaychevli6763]

Are you living in Canmore permanently ❓

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Absolutely! I have called Banff & Canmore home for nearly 10 years :)

[@grandchampionchichi]

How much is a 2 bedroom bungalow go for there .? What is the average winter temperature

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Hi Joe - Prices for 2 bedroom properties tend to vary widely as we have lots of different styles and price points. I would say the range is from ~$500K - $1M CAD with the average 2 bed condo being around ~$600K CAD. Winter temperatures can vary from -35C (brr!) all the way up to +12C when we have warm chinook winds. Most weather websites say around an average of -4C high and -13C low. Cheers!

[@grandchampionchichi]

@@canmore-cochrane-real-estate thank you for your quick reply...So the wife loves bungalows, she hates stairs and I love mountains. Hmmm The condos are talking town home condos?

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

@@grandchampionchichi My pleasure Joe. Unfortunately yes.. we do have a lot of stairs here! Since we are in a tight high-mountain valley, land is scarce so we have to densify & build upward where possible. So many if not most 2 bedroom properties are single or dual level condos, or 2-3 storey townhomes. There are very few detached homes in Canmore without stairs as well.

[@byronskoretz7650]

The pool is 2 degrees too cold. Aweful.

[@donparsons1237]

Guess you've never been too Ferrnie bc,,, makes Camore look dull

[@villatour]

Jobs?

[@canmore-cochrane-real-estate]

Hi Alain! We have primarily a tourism & hospitality based economy (of course!), but have jobs with Parks Canada, medical, law, government, conservation and all types of local businesses you’d expect to find in any small Canadian town. Hope this helps!

[@byronskoretz7650]

Been there done that. Super expensive. Extremely political town. Not much to do. Still have a have a home there because of value investment. Yawnnnnnn

[@andyparadis342]

It's a terrible place, stay away.