This cozy Alberta small town with quaint streets was dubbed one of Canada's 'most romantic'

The perfect getaway destination.

Someone walking in a town. Right: A town.

Canmore, Alberta. Right: Small town in Alberta.

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Tucked away in the mountains of Alberta is this charming small town, with picturesque streets lined with stores, endless views and glistening lakes. It's a place where you can escape into the great outdoors while being nestled in the comfort of amenities, and it was recently named among the most romantic in Canada.

Narcity readers shared where they think the most romantic towns in the country are, and Canmore, Alberta was put under the spotlight.

Imagine a day cozied up in a cabin, looking out the window to the jagged peaks surrounding the town. It's about as romantic as it gets.

Venturing outside you can enjoy the shops, restaurants and cute cafes in town — all with the backdrop of the iconic Three Sisters Mountain that overlooks the community.

If you're up for an adventure you can explore the iconic surroundings of the Rocky Mountains. Trails wind their way throughout the area, from easy ones like Grassi Lakes to more intense ones like Grotto Mountain Trail.

Canmore is just 20 minutes from the more popular town of Banff, so you can easily visit but skip out on the crowds that come with the hot-spot destination.

It's also just an hour away from Calgary, so it makes for the perfect weekend getaway destination.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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    Morgan Leet (she/her) is an Editor for Narcity Media Group. After graduating from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, she jumped into fulfilling her dream as a journalist, merging her passion for travelling with writing. She got her start working in the print media world on Canada’s East Coast, then joined Narcity with a move to B.C., leading the launch of West Coast coverage. Her focus now is managing a large group of freelance writers, bringing human-forward and opinion content to the site.

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