For questions about municipal activities such as zoning, land-use, permits, incentives
Eleanor Miclette, Manager of Economic Development, Town of Canmore 403-678-1505 | [email protected] https://www.canmore.ca
Flagship Hotel Development Opportunity | Gateway to Downtown Canmore This is arguably the most valuable hotel development land in Canmore, a rare 1.06-acre parcel backing directly onto Policeman’s Creek and facing Elevation Place with unobstructed 360° mountain views that capture the very best of the Bow Valley. Perfectly positioned in the Gateway District, the site offers a blend of natural serenity and urban accessibility, just a 5-minute walk to Main Street and a short drive off the Trans-Canada Highway. Zoned Gateway Commercial District (GD), the property allows for visitor accommodation, boutique hotel, mixed-use retail, dining, and cultural concepts, presenting unmatched flexibility for a visionary developer or brand looking to anchor their presence in Canmore’s luxury tourism market. Imagine a flagship boutique resort — a sanctuary of alpine design and refined hospitality that reflects Canmore’s adventurous spirit and world-class setting. The architecture could frame mountain views from every suite, feature a creekside café plus a rooftop wellness spa, and connect seamlessly to the boardwalk trail on the creek and recreation network. With over $44 million in planned municipal infrastructure upgrades along Railway Avenue and the Downtown ARP, this corridor is poised to become the new heart of Canmore’s visitor experience. One of the few remaining parcels legally zoned for short-term rental and hotel use, 707 Railway Avenue offers both rarity and potential in a market defined by high demand and limited supply. A landmark location — ready to define the next chapter of mountain luxury.
Note: distances are in straight line, rather than driving distances
- Highway 1 - Less than 1 km (High Load Corridor)
- Highway 742 - 1.98 km
- Highway 1A - 2.04 km
- Highway 40 - 21.36 km (High Load Corridor)
- Highway 1X - 18.6 km (High Load Corridor)
- Canmore General Hospital - 0.55 km
- International: Calgary International Airport - 94.04km
- Historic site designation: 4a
- HRV(4): contains a historic resource that may require avoidance or assessment
- Category (a): archaeological
- AltaLink - 54L 138kv - 0.88 km
- RUNDLE - 35S , AltaLink - 1.54 km
- Canadian Pacific, Class : Main - 0.15 km
- ATCO Gas - Town Of Canmore
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Bow River Hydro (Rundle) (BOW1), TA Alberta Hydro LP - 1.53 km
Hydro, 320 (50) MW
- Ready/Available
- Availability is estimated. Contact an internet service provider for more information.
| Type | Name | Operated By | Types of Products Shipped | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transload | CP Calgary | Transload Logistic Corp |
|
91.84 KM |
| Transload | CN Calgary | CN CARGOFLO |
|
93.18 KM |
| Yard | CP Alyth Yard | Canadian Pacific |
|
93.9 KM |
| Transload | CP Calgary | Ogden TFR |
|
95.63 KM |
| Autoport | CN Autoport Calgary | Canadian National |
|
95.51 KM |
| Site Data Provided by: | Pillar9 ™ |
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