Canmore Visitor Centre Pickup
Park free in Canmore. We pick you up. Skip the Banff traffic.
Find the Meeting Spot
Parking lot of the Canmore Visitor Information Centre
Where Exactly to Meet Us
Our van picks you up from the parking lot of the Canmore Visitor Information Centre, right on Bow Valley Trail. Look for our white Ford Transit van with the Moraine Lake Sunrise Shuttle logo.
The meeting spot: We will pull into the lot and park near the main building entrance. Stay in your car until you see us arrive — we will flash our headlights.
The parking stalls can be hard to see early in the morning when it is still dark. Note the direction other cars are parked so you park in an actual stall, not across the lines!
Free Parking — Here's What You Need to Know
| Cost | FREE |
|---|---|
| Hours | Open 24/7 (lot is not gated) |
| Overnight | Not officially permitted |
| Facilities | Washrooms may be available |
| Lighting | Limited at 4 AM — use your phone flashlight |
The Canmore Visitor Information Centre parking lot is free and accessible early morning. While the centre building itself is currently closed, the parking lot remains open and has been used reliably for our tour pickups for over three years.
Where to park: Park in the main lot near the building. Face your car in the same direction as others — the stall markings are hard to see in the dark.
Perfect for Canmore Guests
This pickup location is ideal if you:
No need to drive into Banff at 4 AM. We come to you.
Canmore is your first stop in the mountains. Park here, join the tour, then continue to Banff after if you'd like.
Even at 4 AM, this is the easier option. After your tour, you're already positioned to head back to Calgary or explore Canmore.
Airbnbs and vacation homes in Canmore often aren't on our hotel pickup list. The Visitor Centre is your perfect meeting point.
Prepare for Your Pickup
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early — Give yourself time to park and find the lot in the dark
- Use the restroom before leaving your accommodation — Facilities may be closed
- Bring a phone flashlight — The lot has limited lighting at 4 AM
- Note the parking direction — Stall lines are hard to see, park facing the same way as others
- Stay warm in your car — Watch for our van and headlight flash
Directions to Canmore Visitor Centre
From Calgary
- Take Highway 1 West toward Canmore
- Take the Bow Valley Trail exit into Canmore
- The Visitor Centre is on your right just after you enter town
- Turn right into the parking lot
From Banff
- Take Highway 1 East toward Canmore
- Take the Bow Valley Trail exit
- The Visitor Centre is on your left
- Turn left into the parking lot
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary Airport (YYC) | 105 km | ~1 hour |
| Downtown Calgary | 100 km | ~1 hour |
| Downtown Banff | 25 km | ~20 min |
| Lake Louise | 80 km | ~50 min |
What's Next?
You're in Canmore.
Health-conscious, great coffee (5-min drive)
Fresh bagels, quick service (5-min drive)
Pub-style brunch (5-min drive)
Ready to Book?
Skip the Banff traffic. Start your sunrise experience right here in Canmore — we'll pick you up and handle the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Visitor Centre lot is free and has been reliably accessible for our early morning pickups for over three years.
The building is currently closed, but the parking lot remains open and accessible 24/7.
If you don't see our van by 5 minutes after your scheduled departure time, call the driver number in your confirmation email. Stay near your car with your headlights on so we can find you.
The lot is generally available for extended parking during the day. We've never had an issue with cars being there for 6-8 hours during a tour.
The building may have facilities, but they're not guaranteed to be open at 4 AM. We recommend using the restroom before leaving your accommodation.
Yes. The lot is on the main road (Bow Valley Trail) and is well-established. We've been picking up guests here for three years without incident.