 In the census of 2001, 1,498 inhabitants out of 1,818 (82.4%) declared Ladin as their native language.Canazei is the base station for excursions and rock climbs to the Sella, Marmolada and Sassolungo Groups.The comune is represented in ice hockey's Serie A by HC Fassa who play at the Stadio del Ghiaccio Gianmario Scola.