On September 9th and 10th, 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. Download our free Canmore Museum App ahead of the Canmore Heritage Festival from the Apple App Store or Google...
Canmore 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...
The Canmore Dixieland Jazz Band will be performing in the Civic Centre courtyard on Saturday, September 9th! ABOUT YOUR PERFORMERS The Canmore Dixieland Jazz Band is a delightful local jazz ensemble comprised of nine talented musicians. Informally established around 2015, the band originated when several musicians from Canmore gathered in Stan Horner's garage, with Stan...
Canmore was once a bustling coal mining town full of many interesting personalities. Pine Tree Players brings this rich history to life through live street theatre performances. Learn more about our town and iconic locals Lawrence Grassi and Mary Rodda, as they once again walk the streets of Canmore. Meet Mary Rodda In front of...
The Stampede City Model A Ford Club is devoted to the restoration and preservation of Model A Ford vehicles to protect our automotive heritage for future generations. Come out and see some wonderful Model A Fords and chat with the car driver/owners. Downtown Canmore 7th Avenue will be closed between 9th Street and the Main...
A 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...
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...
Join us at the historic Canmore Opera House for a special movie matinee screening of 1922 film The Valley of Silent Men. The event begin with a short introduction to the film by Mary Graham. Following the film screening, there will be a panel discussion including local Indigenous elders and relatives of the original cast members....
Please 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...
Join 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. ...
Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Wagichibi Îhnuthe: The Dance Regalia of the Îyârhe Nakoda. This exhibit will trace the journey of the Îyârhe Stoney Nakoda as they reclaim the cultural traditions of dance, regalia, and ceremony from the very earliest recorded performance for non-Indigenous guests staying at...
As the facilitator dresses two life size mannequins with the Nakoda Sioux style traditional dresses, she integrates storytelling within cultural pedagogy. Workshop themes include historical impacts of settlement, intergenerational trauma, language and communication, beadwork and traditional dress regalia origins, song and dance, rites of passage, addictions, suicide, MMIWG, healthy relationships and parenting, grief, trauma and...
