TIPI CLOSING CEREMONY
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaJoin us for a special ceremony at the NWMP Barracks with our Stoney Nakoda knowledge keepers to close out this summer's Indigenous Stories Tipi Program.
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MINING AND GEOLOGY WALK
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaTHIS 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...
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaCanmore 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...
$15
CANMORE GHOST WALK
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaA spooktacular 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...
$29.00
MINING AND GEOLOGY WALK
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaHave 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...
$39 – $49
ALONG THE BOW CURATOR’S TOUR
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaPlease note: This event has been changed from its original date (Sat. September 9) to Sun. September 10. Join Mary-Beth Laviolette, in a 40-minute tour of Along the Bow: Art of This Place. From Canmore to Mînî Thnî (previously Morley), highlights from over a 125 years of painting, photography, video and fine craft in the...
Free – $5.00
MEMBER MONDAY: GARDEN HARVEST
NWMP Barracks 609 8th Street, Canmore, Alberta, CanadaJoin in helping our dedicated garden volunteers celebrate the final harvest of the season at the heritage garden. Each year, the vegetable yield at the Heritage Garden is donated to the Bow Valley Food Bank, helping contribute to food sustainability for vulnerable populations in the Bow Valley. You can learn more about the organization here. ...
Free
MEMBER MONDAY: MINER’S PLAQUE PROJECT
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaMEMBER MONDAY: MINER'S PLAQUE PROJECT Are you curious about what happened to all the Miner's Plaques that once donned the walls of the museum's front desk area? The Miner's Plaque Project has been an ongoing venture for the Canmore Museum team and we've been working to consolidate a comprehensive list of Canmore Miners and creating...
Free
SPOOKS + STORIES AT THE BARRACKS
NWMP Barracks 609 8th Street, Canmore, Alberta, CanadaJoin us for a spooktacular Halloween Party at the NWMP Barracks on Saturday, October 28 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. You will get the opportunity to tell a spooky story, make Halloween crafts, play games like the Mystery Feel Box, and more! Kids and adults alike are welcome to come dressed up in their...
Free
FREE ADMISSION AT THE CANMORE MUSEUM
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaFREE ADMISSION AT THE CANMORE MUSEUM BOW VALLEY COMMUNITY WEEK 2023 The Canmore Museum is participating in Bow Valley Community Week 2023 to help welcome newcomers, connect with the community, learn about local resources and celebrate the diversity of the wonderful Bow Valley. Are you new to Canmore? Do you want to learn a bit...
MEMBER MONDAY: MAKE YOUR OWN RAG RUG SAMPLE
NWMP Barracks 609 8th Street, Canmore, Alberta, CanadaMEMBER MONDAY: MAKE YOUR OWN RAG RUG SAMPLE We don’t normally encourage forgeries, but we would love for you to get creative or inspired by some of the Finnish Rag Rugs in our collection. Spend the evening learning about the significance of the Finnish community and the sustainable art of rag rug making. If you...
Free – $5
AN EVENING WITH THE STONEY NAKODA ADVISORY CIRCLE
Canmore Museum 902B 7th Ave, Canmore, AB, CanadaJoin us at the Canmore Museum for a captivating evening as we delve into the experiences of making our current exhibit, Wagichibi Îhnuthe: Dance Regalia of the Îyârhe Stoney Nakoda. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Stoney Nakoda Advisory Circle, who played a pivotal role in shaping the exhibit. 🗓...
Free