{"id":991,"date":"2010-03-16T16:12:32","date_gmt":"2010-03-16T23:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banffnationalpark.com\/?p=991"},"modified":"2023-05-02T15:34:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T15:34:32","slug":"curling-in-canmore-canadian-rockies-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banffnationalpark.com\/banff-blog\/curling-in-canmore-canadian-rockies-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Curling in Canmore \u2013 Canadian Rockies Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Curling in Canmore \u2013 Canadian Rockies Activities<\/h2>\n<p>This would have seemed a strange blog to write if it wasn\u2019t for the fact that the popularity of curling has gone through the roof since the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and also it is a hell of a lot of fun. It is a great way to \u2018break the ice\u2019 for corporate team building activities&#8230;do you get it? Break the ice&#8230;The nearest and best one to good old Banff National Park is located in Canmore Golf and Curling Club.<\/p>\n<p>Considering the apparent straight forwardness of the curling you watch on TV, renting the ice out can prove to be a bit pricier than lawn bowls for example. For one sheet only, it is $60 an hour but it will be a hugely enjoyable experience. Most Canadians will have tried curling at some time or another in their lives but for outside visitors (Scandinavia excepted) this is a great way to experience sport the Canadian way without getting into an ice hockey rink and getting pummelled by very large guys. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canmorekananaskis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canmore<\/a> is only a twenty minute drive from Banff and there are some great accommodation choices.<\/p>\n<p>Call for more information<\/p>\n<p>Toll-Free 1-877-678-5959<\/p>\n<p>Local (403) 678-5959<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curling in Canmore \u2013 Canadian Rockies Activities This would have seemed a strange blog 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