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...
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...
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...
This event has been cancelled. 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...
EXHIBIT TOUR WITH PHOTOGRAPHER ROBERT LEMERMEYER ABOUT THE TOUR Join us for an intimate artist tour of the Canmore Museum's new exhibit, UP HIGH: The Healing Adventures of Robert Lemermeyer. Experience Robert Lemermeyer's captivating work as he shares personal stories and anecdotes behind each piece, revealing the profound journeys that inspired his art. The tour...
WORMS, DIRT, AND SUPERHEROES! FAMILY PROGRAM Join us just before the closing of our current exhibit, Soil Superheroes, for some fantastic family fun! What you can expect: 🎭 A puppet show featuring the soil superheroes 📋 A very special scavenger hunt at the museum 🌱 Make your own seed balls to plant 🖍️ Superhero comic...
FIRST THURSDAYS On the first Thursday of every month (beginning May 2, 2024), the Canmore Museum is open late with admission by donation! A great opportunity for all community members to explore our current exhibits. ON NOW SOIL SUPERHEROES (until May 20, 2024) | Meet the league of superheroes who live beneath our feet and...
MEMBERS EVENT: GARDEN ROCK PAINTING Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon of painting garden rocks (also known as “kindness stones”) with the Canmore Museum community. No skills or artistic talent required - this event is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to the Barracks Heritage Garden and your own garden at...
BVFA VALUES IN ACTION WORKSHOP: EARTH + ENVIRONMENT Join the Bow Valley Food Alliance (BVFA) and experts for a guided tour of the Soil Superheroes exhibit followed by a discussion on regenerative food systems that honour Soil Superheroes, the land and all living beings. Help us unearth a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats)...
THE BETTER BRAIN: A BOOK TALK WITH BONNIE J. KAPLAN Join us for an exciting book talk featuring Bonnie J. Kaplan, author of The Better Brain, facilitated by local creative director, Bridget Ryan. As part of our programming for the current exhibit Soil Superheroes, Kaplan will delve into the fascinating connections between soil, food, and brain...
DISCOVER THE PAST: UNCOVER HIDDEN GEMS IN HISTORIC PHOTOS! Join us for a unique journey through time at the Canmore Museum's Member Monday, where we'll be exploring the hidden details in our fascinating archival photo collection. Delve into the backgrounds of these old photos to uncover hidden buildings, vanished landmarks, and intriguing curiosities. Get ready...
We'd like to invite members and volunteers to the Canmore Museum to see our new exhibit and meet our new staff members. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know one another and enjoy some light refreshments. Please RSVP in the sidebar. This event is open to members and volunteers only.
