You have most certainly heard of the Canmore Hotel, but Canmore has a long history of motels, lodges, and cabins where travelers and new arrivals took a rest or settled in. Join us as we explore the history of lodging in Canmore and the Bow Valley. We will look at photos, postcards, and other ephemera...
Have you ever wondered how many spooky creations can be made with materials commonly found in a kitchen? Perhaps you have created one or two yourself, such as making a volcano. But have you ever made them spooky? Drop by the Barracks to see our 15 minute Spooky Kitchen Science show which will be offered...
Ally is a verb; allyship means action. How do you stand up for your friends, loved ones, and values? In this session, we will create a common language and use that language to describe and detail tools you can use with confidence and fall back on when things get tough. There will be exercises to...
Plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. Join Patti Dyment at the Canmore Museum as she demonstrates her plein air painting technique. She will bring studies created in mountain landscapes this past summer to the comforts of the Canmore Museum, where...
Join potter Karen Antrobus, one of our Fall Artist Showcase artists, at her studio for an opportunity to learn more about her artistic practice as she demonstrates how she makes her very popular mugs. Registration is free but advance online registration is required. Spots are limited to five people an hour so register early! ABOUT THE...
New to Canmore? Want to learn a bit more about the community you now call home? Join the Canmore Museum during the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership's Community Week (November 7 to 13) for a guided walk through our exhibit ‘From Coal to Community’ to discover some of the stories - and the people - behind...
In the 1920s, Canmore’s population grew from around 650 to over 950. To meet the needs of the growing town, a new brick and stone school was built in 1922 – the first building in Townside to have electric lighting. Electric lighting is not the only difference between life in early Canmore and life today....
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...
Plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. Join Patti Dyment at the Canmore Museum as she demonstrates her plein air painting technique. She will bring studies created in mountain landscapes this past summer to the comforts of the Canmore Museum, where...
Member Mondays are a fantastic way for Museum members to get acquainted with one another and with the work of the Canmore Museum. We invite members of the community to participate in Member Mondays as a way to learn about how members support the Canmore Museum and the many ways that the museum contributes to...
Corporal Clark and his family made the Barracks their home from 1917 to 1929. During this time, Canmore was growing in population and there was a spirit of optimism. Join us for the afternoon for activities that recreate what it might have been like for the Clarkes and other families as they prepared for and...
In 2022, the Canmore Museum embarked on the first phase of a three-phase heritage project called "Uncovering Canmore's Heritage". In the first phase, a context paper will be written that explores the social, economic and architectural history of Canmore across historical eras. Phase I also identifies places of historical value to the Canmore community. We...
