A dog exploring Canmore

The dog-friendly guide to

Canmore

Mountain patios, local beer and a cautious night at the inn.

Field notes August 2026

A practical dog-friendly guide to the Canmore places where we stayed, drank and ate.

Canmore was a compact and attractive base before our next day's Lake Louise plans.

A local brewery and the Rose & Crown patio made for a relaxed evening, although the Drake Inn's strict pet-deposit warning added unnecessary stress to the overnight stay.

Mountain patioThe Rose & Crown welcomed Tilly outside with an excellent view.
Local beerCanmore Brewing Company provided an easy afternoon stop.
Strict lodgingThe Drake Inn requested a $100 pet deposit and warned about hair.
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Mountain pours

Dog-friendly breweries

Canmore breweries we stopped at while travelling with Tilly.

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Read the fine print

Dog-friendly lodging

Canmore stays we experienced with Tilly.

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Dinner with a view

Dog-friendly restaurants

Canmore restaurants with patios where Tilly could join us.

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