This event has been cancelled. 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...
Explore the living culture and traditions of the Îyârhe Nakoda peoples at the Indigenous Stories Tipi Program, held on Saturdays throughout the summer at the NWMP Barracks grounds. Step inside the welcoming tipi, where Îyârhe Nakoda interpreters await to share their knowledge and stories. Visitors are invited to engage in casual conversations, learning about the...
Explore the living culture and traditions of the Îyârhe Nakoda peoples at the Indigenous Stories Tipi Program, held on Saturdays throughout the summer at the NWMP Barracks grounds. Step inside the welcoming tipi, where Îyârhe Nakoda interpreters await to share their knowledge and stories. Visitors are invited to engage in casual conversations, learning about the...
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH ROBERT LEMERMEYER ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Join us for a special photography workshop with Robert Lemermeyer, the photographer behind our current temporary exhibit, UP HIGH: The Healing Adventures of Robert Lemermeyer. Robert will share his creative journey and techniques, offering insights into the logistics of combining photography with hiking, capturing expansive and breathtaking...
Explore the living culture and traditions of the Îyârhe Nakoda peoples at the Indigenous Stories Tipi Program, held on Saturdays throughout the summer at the NWMP Barracks grounds. Step inside the welcoming tipi, where Îyârhe Nakoda interpreters await to share their knowledge and stories. Visitors are invited to engage in casual conversations, learning about the...
Explore the living culture and traditions of the Îyârhe Nakoda peoples at the Indigenous Stories Tipi Program, held on Saturdays throughout the summer at the NWMP Barracks grounds. Step inside the welcoming tipi, where Îyârhe Nakoda interpreters await to share their knowledge and stories. Visitors are invited to engage in casual conversations, learning about the...
This event has been cancelled. 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...
COLLECTION TOUR This event has been cancelled. The Canmore Museum’s collection of art, objects, specimens, photographs, maps, and records can provide us with a sense of belonging, an understanding of what it means to live in Canmore and the Bow Valley, and an appreciation for the legacy of the remarkable people and events that have...
HERITAGE GARDEN HARVEST Join us for a special event celebrating community spirit and sustainability at the NWMP Barracks Heritage Garden! This hands-on experience invites our community members to roll up their sleeves and assist our dedicated garden volunteers in harvesting the bounty of fresh, organic produce from this historic garden. During this unique event, you’ll...
Please join us for a Tipi Closing Ceremony to honour the end of this season's Indigenous Stories Tipi Program. Îyârhe Nakoda interpreters will take us through the process and ceremony of taking down a tipi, explaining the cultural significance behind the practice. As a participant, you will be encouraged to take part in the closing...
CANMORE MEMORIES: COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Join us for a special open house event to help shape the Canmore Museum’s upcoming exhibit focused on childhood in Canmore. We invite you to share your experiences, anecdotes, and photos to help us create a vibrant portrayal of the joys and challenges of growing up in our town. Your...
This event has been cancelled. Step back in time with the Canmore Museum's Family Program! On Sunday, September 21st, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, bring your family to the NWMP Barracks for an afternoon filled with nostalgic fun and educational activities. Explore what it was like to grow up in Canmore in the past...
