Che Gusto! Get your Italian on! While there are all sorts of people drawn to Canmore, in both the past and present, tonight we’ll celebrate our heritage by sharing the interesting stories and characters brought to the Bow Valley by Italian immigration. Enjoy a brief talk about the Italian legacy in Alberta by Dr. Adriana...
Head down to the North West Mounted Police Barracks for the second night of the Canmore Heritage Festival. What better way to kick off the weekend than with a night of great music by talented musician, Canmore's own Charlie B. This family-focused evening is free for the public; non-perishable items for the Canmore Food Bank...
On September 9th and 10th, explore Canmore’s hidden historical, architectural and cultural gems. Buildings that are normally closed to the public, or which charge an entrance fee, will be welcoming visitors to look around for free. Download our free Canmore Museum App ahead of the Canmore Heritage Festival from the Apple App Store or Google...
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Have you ever wondered how the rugged beauty of Canmore’s mountainous landscape came to be, or how the landscape has shaped the town? Get to know the science behind the area where we live and play a little better with geologist Percy Strong. Our geology and mining walking tour will...
Canmore has changed a great deal since it was founded in 1883, evolving from a gritty railway depot to a coal mining town and then finally to an international resort destination. As a center first for the railroad and the industry, Canmore was a place where you played hard and worked hard. Like many mining...
The Canmore Dixieland Jazz Band will be performing in the Civic Centre courtyard on Saturday, September 9th! ABOUT YOUR PERFORMERS The Canmore Dixieland Jazz Band is a delightful local jazz ensemble comprised of nine talented musicians. Informally established around 2015, the band originated when several musicians from Canmore gathered in Stan Horner's garage, with Stan...
Have you ever wondered how the rugged beauty of Canmore’s mountainous landscape came to be, or how the landscape has shaped the town? Get to know the science behind the area where we live and play a little better with geologist Percy Strong. Our geology and mining walking tour will give insight into the geology...
Join us at the historic Canmore Opera House for a special movie matinee screening of 1922 film The Valley of Silent Men. The event begin with a short introduction to the film by Mary Graham. Following the film screening, there will be a panel discussion including local Indigenous elders and relatives of the original cast members....
