GEOLOGY + MINING WALKING TOUR
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, ABHave 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...
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Geology + Mining Walking Tour
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, ABHave 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...
CANMORE HERITAGE DINNER
Canmore Miners' Union Hall 738 7 Street, Canmore, AlbertaThe mine could be dangerous place to work, and the hours long and arduous. Safety and pay were always an issue. Join us as we kick off the Canmore Heritage...
CONCERT IN THE GARDENS
NWMP Barracks 609 8th Street, Canmore, AlbertaBring a blanket or bring a lawn chair and head down to the Canmore NWMP Barracks for the second night of the Canmore Heritage Festival. What better way to kick...
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, ABCanmore 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...
DOORS OPEN CANMORE
On July 23 and 24, 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. Doors Open Canmore coincides with Canada's Historic Places Days with a focus on sustainable and inclusive community and stories....
STONEY NAKODA CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
NWMP Barracks 609 8th Street, Canmore, AlbertaJoin members of the Stoney Nakoda at the Barracks for a series of cultural activities and storytelling. Learn how meat from local animals was processed and dried, and how the traditional foods the Stoney Nakoda cooked. Try your hand putting up our children's tipi and discover how the seasons of the camp were determined and...
FABULOUS FIFTIES MOVIES FEST
artsPlace 950 8 Avenue, Canmore, AlbertaFrom the early silent films to the golden age of Hollywood, the Canmore Opera House was once the place where local Canmore residents caught the latest in film entertainment. On Saturday and Sunday of the Canmore Heritage Festival, we are reviving the matinee movie tradition, bringing some of the fun, fabulous movies from the 1950s...
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, ABCanmore 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...
GHOST WALK OF CANMORE
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, ABA spooketacular night unearthing ghastly ghosts, ghouls, and mysterious events lurking in the shadows of Canmore's historic streets. Explore a local hang-out built on haunted ground, learn of restless spirits shadowing a historic landmark, and brave the unexplained paranormal activity found in the local hotspots. Join us if you dare on a spellbinding outdoor tour...
CANMORE HERITAGE OPEN HOUSE
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, ABThe Canmore Museum is undertaking several heritage planning and development iinitiativesniatives, including a heritage inventory update, the Canmore Mining Heritage Strategy, and a RE-ORG of its collections. Throughout today, join museum staff, contractors, and volunteers to get a behind-the-scenes look at the many projects being undertaken to protect, preserve and promote Canmore's rich cultural and...
GROTTO CANYON INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCE
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, ABJoin us on a walk with a knowledgeable guide who will share the fascinating stories of Grotto Canyon from an Indigenous perspective. Grotto Canyon has a long and intimate relationship with Indigenous people from this area. There are important landmarks, signs, and even message boards left on the land that are read in a unique...