Transcanada Trail

Near Canmore · Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Transcanada Trail is a 2.1 km out and back trail near Canmore in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. It runs 1.0 km each way. The route gains 75 m in total and tops out at 1,386 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Spur Line Trail. Much of the route follows Bow River. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.1km; 1.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 75m
Estimated time: 45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,386m
Lowest point: 1,310m

Elevation profile

1,310 m to 1,386 m

Highest point 1,386 m, lowest 1,310 m, 75 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 34% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

0.6 kmSpur Line TrailViewpoint

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0859° N, 115.3662° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 41 trails in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park