Quarry Lake Park is one of Canmore’s favourite outdoor recreational areas. Located along Spray Lakes Road on the south side of the Bow Valley. It has spectacular views of Ha Ling Peak, Mount Lady MacDonald, and the Rundle Range. Reclaimed from an old mining area, Quarry Lake is one of Canmore’s many environmental success stories. The lake is over 100 metres deep in some areas and fed by an underground mountain spring making it only suitable for activities in the summer months. The area connects to extensive trails in the area for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing.
- The lake is suitable for swimming in the summer months. It is unsupervised, swim at your own risk.
- A lifejacket loaner station is available on site.
- There is an off leash dog park on site.
- Dogs are not allowed at the lake.
- Paid parking is in effect.
- Campfires and charcoal BBQs are not permitted. Gas stoves are permitted.
- Garbage and recycling is available on site. Please be kind and clean up after yourself.
- Washrooms are available on site.
Playgrounds
There are 33 playgrounds in Canmore for children aged 18 months to 12 years.
Fields
Fields are now open for the season for the community to enjoy.
The Recreation Centre Field is available for rent for various activities including soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. The field also serves as the outdoor phys-ed facility for the Canmore Collegiate High School.
Amenities
- Non-regulation football field (45m X 75m)
- Automated irrigation system
- Washrooms
- Parking lot for approximately 200 vehicles
Please Note: The Recreation Centre Sport Field may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.8920 for the latest updates. Also, the renter must, prior to the rental date, provide the Town with proof of liability insurance.
Located in Lion's Park, the field has a little league diamond located in the south-west corner and can accommodate a wider variety of activities including baseball, tee-ball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. Lion's Field is an excellent venue close to downtown for league play as well as adult and youth practices.
The field is available to book:
| Date Range | Time |
| April 17 - Aug. 31 | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Sept. 1 - Oct. 8 | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Amenities
- One little league ball diamond with bleachers (1) and dugouts.
- One non regulation sports field (90m X 45m).
- Automated irrigation system
- Washroom facilities
Please Note: although the park may be open, Lions Field and Ball Diamond may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.8920 for the latest updates. Also, the renter must, prior to the rental date, purchase and provide the Town with proof of liability insurance.
Rental Rates
| Non-Resident | Resident | Fee |
| Adult | $45/hr + GST | |
| Youth | $27/hr +GST | |
| Adult | $32/hr + GST | |
| Youth | $15/hr + GST |
Elk Run ball diamonds is a multi-diamond venue. Elk Run Ball Diamond Complex is located off of Sandstone Terrace in the Elk Run area of Canmore.
Elk Run ball diamonds are only available to resident teams for booking. This is not an available space for tournament bookings or on-off bookings.
Amenities
- 3 little league/slow pitch diamonds with bleachers and dugouts.
- Concession for rental
- Washroom Facilities
- Parking for 50 cars
| Date Range | Time |
| May 1 - July 31 | 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Aug. 1 - 31 | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 1 - Oct 8 | 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Amenities
- 2-little league/minor sport fields (total field size 49m X 90m)
- Automated irrigation system
- Playground
- Parking lot for approximately 25 vehicles
- Washrooms
Eagle Terrace Field is available for rent for various activities including soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. One of Canmore’s newest sport fields, Eagle Terrace is ideally situated high on the east side of the valley with beautiful views of Three Sisters and Ha-Ling. Together with Elizabeth Rummel Field a few blocks away, Eagle Terrace is a primary venue for minor league soccer and serves residents in East Canmore.
The Field is available to book:
| Date Range | Time |
| May 1 - July 31 | 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| Aug. 1 – 31 | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 1 – Oct. 8 | 8:30 am – 8 p.m. |
Amenities
- Non-regulation sport field (45m X 78m).
- Playground
- Parking lot for 15 cars
Centennial Field is available for rent for various activities including soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. As Canmore’s most centralized sport field, Centennial is an excellent venue close to downtown for youth practices, league play and competitive tournaments.
| Date Range | Time |
| May 1 – Aug. 31 | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| Sept. 1 – Oct. 8 | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
Amenities
- Non-regulation size multi-use soccer, rugby, football field with players benches (80m X 50m)
- Running track
- Washroom facility
- Benches and picnic tables
- Playground
Millennium Ball Diamond is Canmore’s premier regulation size baseball diamond, Millennium is the perfect venue for competitive tournaments and league play as well as adult and youth practices.
The ball diamond is open:
| Date Range | Time |
| April 17 – July 31 | 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| July 1 – 31 | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 1 – Oct. 8 | 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
Amenities
- Professional senior league fenced ball diamond with bleachers and dugouts.
- Benches and picnic tables
- Automated irrigation system
- Washroom/change room
- Parking lot for approximately 60 vehicles
Millennium Park is Canmore’s premier outdoor venue for team sports. The park includes Millennium Field and Millennium Diamond. As the newest park in Canmore, Millennium offers what many believe is the most scenic venue for baseball, football, soccer rugby and ultimate frisbee anywhere in Canada. Both the ball diamond and field are regulation size.
Millennium Park is open 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Please Note: although the park may be open, Millennium Sport Field may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.8920 for the latest updates.
Amenities
- Regulation size multi-use soccer, rugby, football field with bleachers and players benches (100m X 65m)
- Professional senior league fenced ball diamond with bleachers and dugouts
- Benches and picnic tables
- Washroom/change room
- Parking lot for approximately 60 vehicles
Please Note: The renter must, prior to the rental date, purchase and provide the Town with proof of liability insurance.
The Three Sisters Sports Complex is located at Our Lady of the Snows school in Three Sisters. This includes regulation size ball diamond and sports field.
Amenities
- Playground
- Climbing Wall
- Curbed asphalt pad with 2 short court basketball courts
- “Drop Shot” ball game
- Porta potty on site
- Parking for 60 cars
Field (multi-use soccer, rugby, football)
- Regulation Size field (100 m x 60 m)
- Full regulation goal posts
- 2 fixed player’s benches
- Grass area for spectators between basketball courts and field. No bleachers
- Field has a 3-5% slope from goal end to goal end
Ball Diamond
- Full size with a portable mound
- Bases set for 60, 80 and 90 feet
- Fully fenced with foul line poles
- 300 feet for home runs
- Bleachers
Other Outdoor Amenities
The Town of Canmore’s skateboard park is located at the Canmore Recreation Centre and is free for all to use. The skateboard park is designed for skaters of all abilities.
Canmore has a total of 5 public tennis courts: 4 at Lions Park and 1 at Veterans Park
Lions Park (10 Ave. and 15 St.)
- 4 Plexipave tennis courts
- Washrooms
- Playground
Veterans Park (925 -9 St.)
- 1 Plexipave tennis court
- Lined for 2 pickleball courts
Bookings: To book a tennis court and review reservation guidelines please visit the Canmore Tennis Association website. For pickleball visit the Bow Valley Pickleball Association.
If the courts are not being used by players with a reservation you may play for free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Free use is limited to 45 minutes (from the time you start) when other drop-in players are waiting. Players with a reservation have priority over drop-in players.