PRESERVING CURIOSITY: FOOD, STORIES & TRADITIONS IN THE GARDEN Join us as we gather in the beautiful NWMP Barracks Garden to explore the connections between food, memory, and culture. Together, we’ll: Reflect on the food traditions that shape our lives in a welcoming sharing circle Try hands-on herb preservation using salt, oil, and butter Sip...

COMMUNITY GARDEN HARVEST Celebrate the changing of the season with the Canmore Museum’s annual Community Garden Harvest at the historic NWMP Barracks! This yearly tradition brings the community together to gather vegetables and herbs lovingly grown in the heritage gardens throughout the summer. All of the produce harvested will be donated to the local food...

MOVIE IN THE GARDENS: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Enjoy an evening outdoors at the NWMP Barracks heritage gardens with a community screening of Night at the Museum. This family-friendly comedy follows Larry Daley (played by Ben Stiller), a new night guard at New York’s Museum of Natural History who discovers that the exhibits come to...

CONCERT IN THE GARDENS: CAVE ARCADE Join us for an evening of live music in the gardens with Cave Arcade, an indie rock band from Canmore, Alberta. Known for their dynamic guitar work and playful, nostalgic lyrics, Cave Arcade first captured attention with their debut EP, filled with reverb-heavy, guitar-driven soundscapes. Their full-length album The...

LEARNING IN THE GARDENS: WILD WELLNESS Take a mindful step into nature with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). This interactive program begins in the NWMP Barracks heritage gardens, then continues with a guided 1–2 km creekside walk along Policeman’s Creek. The pathway is stroller, wagon, and wheelchair accessible, making it a welcoming experience...

LEARNING IN THE GARDENS: LIVING SMART WITH WILDLIFE Join us in the NWMP Barracks gardens for an engaging evening of wildlife safety and awareness with Nick de Ruyter, WildSmart Program Director at the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley. This interactive workshop will help you stay safe and coexist responsibly with the wildlife that share...

LEARNING IN THE GARDENS: FOOD AS MEDICINE Join us in the beautiful NWMP Barracks Garden for a hands-on workshop with Simmi Latulippe (Master Herbalist, Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner, and Clinical Nutrition Advisor). Together, we’ll explore how plants, herbs, and everyday foods can be used to support health and healing. Simmi will share practical knowledge about incorporating...

MOVIE IN THE GARDENS: SCOOBY-DOO Celebrate the fall season with an outdoor screening of Scooby-Doo (2002) at the NWMP Barracks heritage gardens. This film follows the dysfunctional Mystery Inc. gang as they reunite after a two-year hiatus to investigate a demonic takeover of a tropical amusement park called Spooky Island.  Guests are encouraged to bring...

CREATE IN THE GARDENS: AUTUMN ARRANGEMENTS Join us in the cozy NWMP Barracks for a hands-on floral workshop that celebrates the colours and textures of autumn. With the expert guidance of Deborah Foley from Garden Moods, you will create two unique arrangements that reflect the abundance of the season. 🍂 Foraged Fall Arrangement - Learn...

A VISION FOR THE FUTURE: THE CANMORE MUSEUM AGM Join us for the Canmore Museum’s Annual General Meeting as we reflect on a year of growth, community engagement, and preserving our local history. We’ll highlight the Museum’s achievements, introduce our new Executive Director, Lisa Isley, and offer a look ahead through our new strategic plan....

OPENING RECEPTION: LAND OF THUNDERING SNOW Experience the power and mystery of snow at our Opening Reception for Land of Thundering Snow! Join us as we unveil Land of Thundering Snow, a travelling exhibition from the Revelstoke Museum & Archives that explores the history of avalanches in Canada and their profound impact on people and...

OPENING RECEPTION: PREY TO GATHER Join us to celebrate the opening of our first exhibit in the newly launched Corner Gallery. Featuring textile works by Shasta McCoy, this show opens a dialogue about feminine wisdom, body autonomy, sacrifice and consent from the point of view of prey animals through immersive textural experiences. Opening Night Schedule: 6:30...