The Canmore Museum@School program ignites new ideas, fosters wonder and feeds inquiry as we connect curriculum concepts taught in the classroom with learning that comes from engaging with museum collections, Indigenous and community knowledge keepers, and the local places and spaces around us. Learn more about this exciting new program that will begin this fall...
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...
Join us as we explore our new Canmore Museum App. Museum staff will walk members through downloading the app onto their phones, the various features of the app, and get a chance to preview the Historic Downtown Walking Tour on their phone or other smart device. The app goes live June 1. The Canmore Museum...
Learn about the life and work of a beloved Canmore artist, Michael Vincent. Michael's life as a freelance artist started to really flourish in the early 1980s shortly after he and his wife, Judy, married in Canmore. Initially, he involved himself in very detailed, realistic pen ink drawings of the wood framed miner’s houses that...
Get your magnifying glasses ready! The Canmore Museum has many tiny objects in the collection, like pins and buttons. Join us as we work to explore our tiniest objects and methods for storing, labelling and preserving the tiniest treasures! Masks wearing is encouraged by program participants. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Mercedes Cormier brings 8 years of...
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....
Have you ever wondered how the rugged beauty of Canmore’s mountainous landscape came to be, or how the landscape has shaped the town? As our last Membership Monday before we break for the summer, we will explore the local geology and get to know the science behind the area where we live and play a...
Members of the Centennial Museum Society of Canmore and interested members of the public are invited to join us for the 2022 Canmore Museum AGM on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM. The Annual General Meeting will be held in the artsPlace Canmore Theatre, located at 950 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 2T1 MEMBERS...
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...
SCHEDULE of EVENTS In commemoration of the closing of the last Canmore Mine in on July 13, 1979 Canmore holds their annual Miner's Day Parade. 11:00 am | Join other miners and their families at the NWMP Barracks, 609 Main St. Pick up your family signs and prepare for the parade. 12 noon | Canmore...
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...
The 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 Festival with a traditional Ukrainian supper. Learn about the history of the United Miner Workers of America and Local 1387, as well as the story...
