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Legal nightly rentals we’re selling right now
Both properties carry zoning that permits nightly rental. Revenue figures, where shown, come from the listing details — ask us for the full picture on either one.
Canmore’s short-term rental rules
Short-term rentals are allowed — but only in designated areas and specific buildings zoned for short-term use. Canmore has strict rules on where Airbnbs and VRBOs can operate.
Airbnb & VRBO-ready
Properties with legal short-term zoning often deliver strong returns. Always confirm zoning before you buy.
Rent for 28 days or longer
Seasonal rentals are popular with relocating families, snowbirds, and long-stay visitors.
What can a short-term rental earn?
It depends on property type, location, views, and management style. As a rough guide:
Keep in mind: expenses (cleaning, utilities, management, maintenance) usually run 40–50% of gross revenue.
What could a short-term rental earn?
Play with the numbers. This is a ballpark — not a pro forma.
Operating costs cover platform and management fees, cleaning, supplies, GST and the tourism levy. Not included: condo fees, property tax (tourist rate), insurance, utilities and your mortgage — which is where most deals are won or lost.
Get the real numbers on a specific propertyWhy Canmore gets investors’ attention
One of Canada’s standout short-term rental markets. Here’s what the numbers say.
AIRROI · 2026
#2 in Canada
For Airbnb investment potential
Canmore ranked second among 62 Canadian markets for short-term rental investment potential.
AIRDNA · 2026
$75,400 / year
Average STR revenue
Canmore short-term rentals averaged $75.4K in annual gross revenue, before operating expenses.
AIRDNA · 2026
Alberta’s highest nightly rate
$324 per booked night
Canmore leads Alberta’s established STR markets in average daily rental rates.
AIRDNA · 2026
72% occupancy
Strong rental demand
An average 72% of available nights booked across Canmore’s tracked short-term rentals.
Sources: AirROI October 2026 rankings and AirDNA October 27, 2026 market data. AirDNA figures reflect market-wide estimates across Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, not guaranteed performance for an individual property.
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