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...
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...
The Canmore Museum@School program ignites new ideas, fosters wonder and feeds inquiry as we connect curriculum concepts taught in the classroom with learning that comes from engaging with museum collections, Indigenous and community knowledge keepers, and the local places and spaces around us. Learn more about this exciting new program that will begin this fall...
For those of us living, working, and playing in the Bow Valley, geology shapes our everyday life. This month, we will investigate the geological story of Alberta and how we can find connections between the ancient past and the present day. Guest Percy Strong, a geologist, will help us connect the book to the local...
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...
Join the Bow Valley Food Alliance for a discussion about the local Food Charter, which outlines 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 sustainability. In recent years, food movements have been gaining momentum across Canada. With a...
To celebrate Women’s History month, we will explore how Women have interacted with and responded to the environment of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The Wild Spirit: Women in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, is a deep look at the past women who have explored the Rocky Mountains and the creative ways they have captured their...
Indigenous people have always known Creator and Creation. They have been imparted the language, the songs and ceremonies of this land. Indigenous people have a holistic world view that is important to respect, understand and acknowledge and their teachings and wisdom are needed by western society today. Join John Snow Jr. in a dialogue about...
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; this is a new online platform for Bow Valley educators to access a wide variety of resources and programming, including Museum@School content, field trip experiences,...
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...
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 has adopted the Social Museum model and how it is actively working to engage with the community in meaningful and sustainable ways. The first Member...
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...
