I go to Elevation Place fitness classes all the time and I usually enjoy them, except for…read moreWednesdays. I find Sandy condescending and her workouts lack rigour. Her physique is hardly inspiring and her workouts reflect her energy level. Maybe it's time you reconsider her role. I guess I'll do groceries on Wednesday because that is a better workout.

I dropped in to see their facilities and inquire about fees. A beautiful designed community…read moregathering location with very high climbing walls, swimming pool, hot tubs, lockers, showers, steam bath, exercise room, activity rooms for arts and crafts, yoga, etc. The Canmore Library is located inside along with the The Canmore Art Guild Gallery. Lots of parking.

My partner and I did a private lesson with Ridgeline Guiding, and having climbed with many guides…read moreover the years I can say that Patrick was hands down one of the best instructors I have had. I left the day with way more than I expected to learn, and his feedback was tailored and focused on helping each of us climb more efficiently and in the end safer. Even if I knew more experienced partners to climb with in Banff, I'd still enjoy starting the season off climbing with Patrick. His coaching on movement and technique have made it easier to climb steeper objectives with less pump. Thanks!! Because this matters too, the booking process, communication and overall experience with Ridgeline couldn't have been easier. They are super professional and organized without feeling corporate.

Ridgeline Guiding Service was awesome! I had contacted Patrick a couple of months in advance…read moreregarding a surprise multipitch climb for my boyfriend in May. He immediately responded and openly discussed the potential of not being able to make it due to the delivery date of his son in that general timeframe (which ended up being on the exact day we climbed). He made alternate arrangements in the scenario that he couldn't take us, which worked out great! Throughout the weeks leading up to the climb he was communicative, organized, and reassured me that everything would work out. This was our first time multipitch climbing, so I wanted it to be great. The day of the climb ended up being a wash because of unforeseen rain, but Patrick contacted me in advance to move the trip so that we wouldn't be miserably climbing in the cold and rain. We really appreciated that because the actual climbing day ended up being one of the most beautiful days! Ben was the one who ended up taking us out on our trip and he was amazing! He made us feel at ease and was super down to earth. He taught us the ropes (literally) and explained everything in detail. Despite my panic attacks and uneasiness, Ben was patient and encouraging the entire time. We felt incredibly safe in his hands and would definitely go with him again. It was one of the most memorable days to date and I am SO glad that I contacted Patrick. He was accommodating, transparent, honest, and organized and it was worth every penny!

Small gym operated by a dedicated teacher - Herb Weller, who provides his time and skills to make…read moresure this climbing wall is available to introduce anyone interested to climbing. Even though this wall is small when compared to whole gyms, it has a wide enough range of routes to keep the majority of climbers busy for a long time. New routes get put up often enough, and there are always creative ways to challenge yourself. I would drive down from my home after work on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and climb from opening to close all winter and never be bored. In the summer time our visits were a little less frequent since we'd just hit the outdoor crags after work. I wish a gym like this existed in Toronto - small yet always interesting, cheap, and run by someone as awesome as Herb. Prices are super low - last time I was by it was $5 to climb for the evening including rentals or $80 for the year. Prices like this are unheard of anywhere else. Beginners get free lessons and there are plenty of helpful, well-skilled climbers around to assist with anything you may need help with. If you're around Invermere any weekend stop by and pull on some plastic in a supportive and helpful environment.

My family, consisting of my wife, me, and 2 kids (ages 8 & 5) were in Canada last summer, and we…read moredecided that going climbing would be fun. We all had very limited climbing experiencing consisting of going to an indoor climbing gym a few times, and I had gone outdoor climbing once in Colorado. Brent did an amazing job of working with us and making sure that we all had fun and tailored each of our experiences to make sure that we each felt challenged, and most importantly he was amazing at working with our kids! If we ever end up back in the BANFF area, we will definitely be going climbing with Brent again.

From the owner: PeakEats offers gourmet handcrafted backcountry food with no artificial preservatives or flavours…read more We have the ability to customize each meal to accommodate food allergies and preferences. Our backcountry food is as good as the view!

This past summer, I was a member at the Sally Borden Centre. I was really impressed with the…read morefacility. The gym and the weight room are both accessible to members. There are weights in each space, so with these two spaces, there was little to no waiting for any machines or weights at any time. The change rooms were also very tidy and clean. But the best part was the staff. Every time I went in, they were kind, courteous and always professional. A special shout out to Liam, David and Sarah for your enthusiasm and smiles. I would highly recommend the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation centre to anyone looking for a great place to work out while staying in Banff. Keep up the great work Sally B staff!!! Peter Ashworth Innisfil ON

Paid for a day pass as I am visiting from the UK for 2 weeks, good way of ensuring I get some…read moretraining in in-between skiing. I only went in to use the free weights, they had everything I need. Also saw that they had plenty of machines for those that prefer to train that way as well as a nice looking pool and a range of classes which the day pass also allows you to use. The day pass costs $15 for the full day. Lockers are available. Would definitely recommend the gym to fellow tourists.

Hey, When I went to…read morethe Rec Centre in Canmore, I really enjoyed it. They have a gym, the Cascade Fitness Room in the Rec Centre, that doesn't seem very big, but is a deceivingly good gym. It's got a family atmosphere, so it's nice because there are families there and not people on 'roids'. When I went there, I'd often joke with the people that work there at the front desk, They have a good sense of humour and are friendly. One of the good things about the gym was that it was close to my place. Even when my car was 'dead', it wasn't a big deal 'cause I could walk there pretty easily. It didn't hurt either that the Starbucks was between my place and the gym. :) The gym has quite a few things actually. I use to go through some different excercises when I went. They have really nice free weights that don't hurt your hands, some good stationary bikes and treadmills, an elliptical machine and a stairclimber too. They also have a place for bench press excercises. On top of that, they have a 'squat rack', which is a place to do free weight squats, pull ups, chin ups and even T Bar rows. The back extension equipment is nice, and is designed in such a way that people can also use it to do dips if they want to. Then, they have a mutistation part of the gym, where multiple excercises are basically put into one machine to save space. When I first saw the multistation, I didn't think it was all that great...but you know what...I was wrong. That multistation is AWESOME. They have a leg extension part of the machine that is really nice. One of the features of it is that there are multiple 5 pound weights that you can use between the 15 pound increments. So basically, people can increase the weight by 5 pounds instead of 15 on all the excercises on that multistation machine, which is awesome. The machine also features a really nice standing leg curl section, a lat pull down section, and a low cable section for tricep extensions and other excercises. One of the parts of that multistation that I love is the shoulder press/bench press section. It's nice because you're not 'locked' into the machine if you're doing shoulder press or bench press excercises. The shoulder press is fantastic. The bench press is really nice because it compliments a free weight bench press in that you can probably add more weight to the machine and give your muscles 'a different look' so that there is not as much muscle memory to the same excercise. There are also some nice mats to just relax and stretch. One of the nice things about this gym is that it is usually not too busy, and most of the people there seem pretty laid back, which is really important in a gym. They have a great view of the moutains there, so it has a nice feeling to it. The membership rate is unbelievable for a gym that has so much. 5 stars all the way.

Ernie Antonchuk It is with regret that i am posting this…read morereview as I see that customers loved them in the past but I feel that something has changed and am concerned this company is behaving like they will not be around much longer. When i signed up for their AST1 course, it took them over a week to get back to me with answers to my questions. I even ended up calling their guides at home to help me. And then at the AST1 course, we were not given any hard copies of the course - the presenter just read everything off the screen to us. And two weeks later, I have left several email and voice mail messages as I need to present my AST1 certificate to my hiking club in order to hike/snowshoe/ski in avalanche terrain. And they are not answering any of these. Please be wary with this company as times are tough in Alberta and they might be another casualty.

From the owner: Cloud Nine Guides is a Mountain School & Internationally (IFMGA) Certified Guide Service located in…read moreCanmore, Alberta, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We offer guiding and instruction in ice climbing, rock climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing / split boarding and (AST) avalanche education courses.

I would not listen to the other reviews that say Ha Ling Peak "is for everyone!" or that it's…read more"easy". This trail is definitely difficult for a multitude of reasons -- and yes, there are families on the trail but to actually complete the whole trail (which is what my review is about) there is a scramble at the summit which can be terrifying for those afraid of heights and/or inexperienced hikers, especially with the wind (and hail, when we hiked it) blowing at you. Regardless of the fact that we did this hike because we saw other reviews saying it was a trail for everybody, beginners included, we were able to complete most of it. We were a group of 5 (with our parents) who needed some breaks along the way and so our total hike time ended up being 4 hours. It was a great workout with some unparalleled views so I'd attempt at least a portion of it if you can. I'd just say to really watch for the weather forecast before you go. We had a 30 percent chance of rain at a time earlier in the day but we ended up being pounded with hailstorms at the top of the summit where there was literally zero cover. As long as you time your hike correctly, in terms of the weather, I think it'd be a very pleasant experience! Even so, the hail made it an experience that I will never forget. We didn't see much wildlife coming up, probably due to the fact that it's a pretty popular hike. It's also super dog friendly which is wonderful!

To get to Ha Ling Peak: - Drive to Canmore, then drive up…read morehighway #742 (the Smith-Dorrien-Spray Lakes Trail) towards Canmore Nordic Centre. - On Highway #742 pass the Nordic Centre and continue on the gravel road until you reach Goat Creek Parking Lot on the right hand side (there is a sign that says Goat Creek Parking Lot). - Park at Goat Creek Parking lot and cross the gravel road, cross the little bridge and you will find the trail head. Labelled as a moderate / Intermediate hike... I'm outta shape so I found it to be more than moderate as the hill is steep ALL the way up and down, plus there is the scramble at the top! but I made it and so can you! Endurance is your best friend here as you will be walking up a mountain on an incline the WHOLE time with not many (if any) flat areas. With that said, there were grandmas and grandpas, kids, dogs, and even parents carrying babies in backpacks on the trail!!! Wow!!! Be sure to wear layers as you will sweat and get hot while in the trees, but once past the tree line it is windy and chilly....so...tank top, t-shirt, wind breaker, grippy gloves (for scrambling), and a toque! (haha - wish I had brought mine!). Bring a backpack with water and lunch and enjoy the view! It took us just under 5 hrs (round trip) to complete (with my MANY stops and VERY leisurely pace!! Plus lunch near the top). The view was spectacular and well worth the hike up. Once at the top you have a view of the town of Canmore, plus a 360 view all around!! My toes and knees did hurt coming down as it is steep... and I even had good shoes on! So definitely wear good shoes (preferably hiking ones) and bring walking sticks if you have them. Highly recommended! p.s. once called "Chinaman's peak"