Interested in local history? Curious to explore new and old books alike? Wanting to dive into social, political and environmental topics of the past and present? Looking for a chance to have dynamic conversations with like-minded locals? Then the Stories of Canmore Book Club is for you! As we look to commemorate Remembrance Day in...
Interested in local history? Curious to explore new and old books alike? Wanting to dive into social, political and environmental topics of the past and present? Looking for a chance to have dynamic conversations with like-minded locals? Then the Stories of Canmore Book Club is for you!By joining the The Stories of Canmore Book Club,...
Do you participate in the Canmore Museum Stories of Canmore Book Club? Do you want to learn more about the themes highlighted in the monthly books? Do you need a way to spend more time with your Canmore Book Club friends? If so, please join us for our Stories of Canmore: Topic Deep Dives where...
Over the last year the Canmore Museum has engaged in many conversations about what its role is and should be in the community. Join us as we examine the role museums should play in speaking about and acting on issues that affect the communities they serve, framed around the book Museum Activism. ABOUT THE BOOK...
The name Lawrence Grassi evokes images of exploration in the Rocky Mountains. We will examine the myths and true story of a private man, immigrant, miner, climber, and guide and connect his story to the wider narrative of Italian Immigration to Canada. ABOUT THE BOOK Lawrence Grassi was a trailblazer in every sense of the...
To celebrate Women’s History month, we will explore how Women have interacted with and responded to the environment of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The Wild Spirit: Women in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, is a deep look at the past women who have explored the Rocky Mountains and the creative ways they have captured their...
For those of us living, working, and playing in the Bow Valley, geology shapes our everyday life. This month, we will investigate the geological story of Alberta and how we can find connections between the ancient past and the present day. Guest Percy Strong, a geologist, will help us connect the book to the local...
As the weather grows warmer and plants begin to grow, we will look at the history and lore of local wildflowers through the classic book Old Man’s Garden: The History and Lore of Southern Alberta Wildflowers. Originally published in 1954 by author Annora Brown, the latest edition adds to the classic with commentary from Mary-Beth...
This National Indigenous History Month, the Canmore Museum dives into the history and interpretations of Treaty 7 through the book The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7. It is based on the testimony of over 80 elders from the five First Nations involved in Treaty 7—the Kainai, Pikanni, Siksika, Stoney, and Tsuu T'ina....
Join Mary-Beth Laviolette in conversation with author and professor Dr. Courtney Mason of Thompson University (Kamloops, BC) and Tony Snow, our Associate Curator of Indigenous Cultural Content, about the book "Spirits of The Rockies: Reasserting an Indigenous Presence in Banff National Park". ABOUT THE BOOK As we travel along the TransCanada towards the towering terrain...
Join Mary-Beth Laviolette in conversation with Dale Leckie about his adventures and what makes this province geologically a special place to explore. ABOUT THE BOOK It’s an Alberta best seller. Since its release in 2021, The Scenic Geology of Alberta with its wonderful illustrations, maps and photographs has made Alberta’s unique geology accessible and attractive...
Join Mary-Beth Laviolette in conversation with Geoff Powter about putting together this collection of writing taking us deep into the heart of climbing whether in the Rockies or on Everest. ABOUT THE BOOK Meet one of Canmore’s great writers as he takes us into the fascinating world of outdoor adventure and the complex personalities that...
