If you have ever wondered how much an electric vehicle (EV) costs, how far can it drive, or what charging infrastructure you may need, this event is for you! William York of the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta will debunk common EV myths and demonstrate how realistic an EV purchase could be for you. Whether...
Forty years ago, Calgary-based photographer Lawrence Chrismas created a compelling ‘picture’ of Canmore just as the mines in the town were closing after almost 100 years of continuous operation. Fresh from the Banff Centre on a scholarship, he began interviewing and taking the portraits of miners as the world they knew was about to change...
This last year has been one of reflection and change for the museum. As we enter a new year, we are keen to have a conversation around why the Museum...
The name Lawrence Grassi evokes images of exploration in the Rocky Mountains. We will examine the myths and true story of a private man, immigrant, miner, climber, and guide and connect his story to the wider narrative of Italian Immigration to Canada. ABOUT THE BOOK Lawrence Grassi was a trailblazer in every sense of the...
As a Social Museum, the Canmore Museum is excited to launch the Human Library Project in February 2022. This is a monthly program designed to help build community and create...
Bison are an icon of Canada's history. They are cultural and ecological keystone species that have returned to the region after nearly a 150-year absence. Join us to learn more about the important role that bison play in ensuring a nature-positive future. Bison are ecosystem engineers. They shape the landscape in ways that help many...
Meet our new Programs Officer, Kevin Meisner, and learn more about the new directions that the Canmore Museum is taking towards museum education. Kevin will demonstrate the museum's Museum@School website;...
The name Lawrence Grassi evokes images of exploration in the Rocky Mountains. We will examine the myths and true story of a private man, immigrant, miner, climber, and guide and connect his story to the wider narrative of Italian Immigration to Canada. This event is part of our Women's History Month programming. ABOUT THE BOOK...
As a Social Museum, the Canmore Museum is excited to launch the Human Library Project in February 2022. This is a monthly program designed to help build community and create unexpected connections—to break down barriers and stigma, challenge stereotypes and prejudices, and foster open and respectful dialogue within our local community. The Human Library is...
Bow Food Alliance for a discussion about the local Food Charter, which outline our community’s values surrounding the foods we grow, harvest, and eat and how we can contribute, both individually and as a community, to local food sustainaibility. In recent years, food movements have been gaining momentum across Canada. With a growing awareness about...
Learn about the life and times of Scottish-born immigrant James Reid (1909–1987), who turned a head injury during the Second World War into a creative gift. Learning the craft of needlepoint in occupational therapy, Reid eventually returned to Canmore where he was raised, and began to produce large needlepoint canvasses of his own design. These...
While men’s stories are told in detail, women are often stereotypically represented in objects related to their traditional social roles, limited to the home, domestic duties, and childrearing. Through this...
