Local Organizations

Kananaskis Country, Canmore & surrounding area

The Bow Valley Mountain Bike Alliance is a volunteer based group of trail enthusiasts committed to the future of mountain bike trail access in the Bow Valley and Banff National Park. We support mountain biking in a landscape struggling to balance the challenges of development, recreational needs and a healthy wildlife habitat.

Bragg Creek Trails is a group of dedicated community members who work hard to make the outdoors accessible for everyone all year round. We build these trails together one step, glide, and pedal at a time. By community for community.

At the Canmore Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA), we are dedicated to advocating for our members and promoting sustainability, education, and community in the hospitality industry. Our mission is to enhance the hospitality landscape in Canmore by empowering our members to deliver exceptional experiences to their guests. We strive to achieve this mission by providing support and resources to our members, promoting industry best practices, and fostering collaboration and innovation.

The Canmore Nordic Ski Club (CNSC) has been in existence for more than 25 years and formally organized under the provisions of the Alberta Societies Act for more than 15 years. The Club has an active membership of roughly 600 members year in and year out. Our Mission: To promote participation and excellence in the sports of cross country skiing and biathlon in our community.

The Canmore Young Adult Network (CYAN) is an organization located in Canmore, Alberta. CYAN also acts as a bridge between local government, other community organizations and local businesses to ensure that Canmore’s young adult voices are heard, respected, and considered when it comes to local event planning and decision making. CYAN’s mission is to connect young adults with each other and local resources, and amplify their voices within the community. By providing young adults with social opportunities, as well as helping them participate in conversations surrounding policy, our goal is to create a sense of belonging, develop confidence and encourage participation in our local Canmore community. CYAN hosts events on a weekly, monthly and one off basis.

The Friends of Kananaskis Country is a federally-registered charity committed to sharing this special place with the world through education, community engagement and volunteer participation. We are aligned with the Government of Alberta’s vision of engaging the public in participating in the long-term use and enjoyment of Kananaskis Country though a co-operating agreement we have with Alberta Parks.

The Interpretive Guides Association is a non-profit organization that started as the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association (MPHIA) in 1997. Our mission is to establish and maintain high standards in heritage interpretation in Canada's mountain parks.

Welcome to the Kananaskis Improvement District (“KID”). We are an unincorporated municipality located southwest of Calgary, Alberta.

The Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre (RMASC) is a Not for Profit Society with the primary aim of providing any individual with a disability the chance to access all sporting and recreational activities in the Canadian Rockies. Based in Canmore, Alberta, RMASC is making strides in enabling children and adults with any physical, intellectual, cognitive or developmental impairments to participate in all the fantastic sports and adventure activities that are available in the stunningly beautiful Bow Valley, including Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, and its surrounding areas.

The Rundle Mountain Cycling Club (RMCC) is a cycling based sport club situated in the Bow Valley (Canmore and Banff), Alberta. RMCC’s mission is to provide an organization through which people of all ages may pursue their passion for cycling in the many forms of the sport, both leisure and competition, including road riding, mountain biking, cyclo-cross, racing, training, skill development and social riding. RMCC offers a number of cycling programs to its members from group riding to adult and youth programs and organized licensed racing.

The Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) is an association of Canadians, recreationalists, Rocky Mountain Parks residents, and local businesses who are passionate advocates for and users of Canada’s Mountain Parks. The Parks are where we live, work and play.

Tourism Canmore Kananaskis is a membership based organization providing visitor information and marketing support services for its member accommodators, activity and adventure operators, and other businesses in the Canmore Kananaskis Region of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Come to our Visitor Information Centre, located downtown across the street from the Canmore Civic Centre, for assistance booking activities, accommodations, dinner reservations, hiking guides and maps, and much more. For additional information, click on our web link below. Live more, Play more, Do more!

WildSmart is a proactive conservation program that encourages efforts by Bow Valley communities to reduce negative human-wildlife interactions.