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...
Hosted by Canmore-based Creative Director and Cultural Amplifier Bridget Ryan, Novel Ideas brings people together to explore ideas and perspectives related to Canmore culture, history, place, and identity with local authors, spoken word artists, historians, and musicians. As part of our Family Day Big Weekend events, host Bridget Ryan welcomes musician Phillip Alexander Nugent, John...
Join retired members of the RCMP to learn more about life in the Force and about the exciting history of the North-West Mounted Police officers who were stationed in Canmore. Mining was a dangerous occupation, and miners lived hard and played hard. The NWMP was first stationed in Canmore to discourage rowdiness among the mining...
Join Tony Snow, our new Curator of Indigenous Content, in our informal Human Library drop-in program to learn more about Îyârhe Nakoda culture, language, and traditions, as well misunderstanding of traditional ecological knowledge. Tony Snow is an Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda Nation member and grew up on Treaty No. 7 land at Morley, Alberta. He is descended from...
The eastern edge of the Canadian Rockies is home to elk, cougars, bears, and other wildlife that follow ancient pathways along gentler slopes. Do you want to learn more about the animals and fish that call the Bow Valley home? Drop by the NWMP Barracks to enjoy an afternoon of fun stories and puppet shows,...
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 us as we explore the history of Canmore Schools through the lens of our archival school records. Will you find your report card? What memories can you share of teachers, the buildings, and your time in school? What should the museum focus on collecting and preserving about Canmore school life? What should be preserved...
