Short-term rentals — Canmore, Alberta

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

In the Town of Canmore, Alberta, short-term rentals rules are set by Town of Canmore Revised Land Use Bylaw 2018-22, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Zones allowed: STR-1, STR-2, R4 TSMV (identified parcels); existing Tourist Homes in TPT-CR, TC, GD, GD-2, BVT-C, BVT-T, BVT-G, Town Centre 1 Creekside DC, Canmore Hotel DC.

Town of Canmore Revised Land Use Bylaw 2018-22 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 1.8.0.2
zones allowed STR-1, STR-2, R4 TSMV (identified parcels); existing Tourist Homes in TPT-CR, TC, GD, GD-2, BVT-C, BVT-T, BVT-G, Town Centre 1 Creekside DC, Canmore Hotel DC. s. 3.16.1; s. 3.17.1; s. 3.23.1; s. 1.16.0.7
scout note

Tourist homes are allowed only in listed districts (e.g., Silvertip STR-1/STR-2, Three Sisters TS-GD; existing ones may continue in TC, GD and others). Need a development permit before operating or advertising; max 4 bedrooms and 2 guests per bedroom; fines for operating or advertising without a permit (s.7.9.8, s.1.16).

Canmore bylaws library

Municipal bylaw index page; no stand-alone short-term rental bylaw listed.

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: https://www.canmore.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Short-term rentals across Alberta · Short-term rentals in other municipalities