Canmore Stories
There is more to Canmore than immediately meets the eye. We are a community made up of a wide variety of diverse businesses, organizations and people, all of which have one thing in common; our love and sense of where we live.
Canmore Stories reveals what this mountain town has to offer to the traveller and residents alike. Keep coming back to read the continuously changing Stories we have to tell about our Community.
Pine Tree Players Presents: The Canmore Summer Theater Festival
Enjoy theatre in the park, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains this summer! The Pine Tree Players offers 2 unique and entertaining live performances this year, The Emperor’s New Clothes and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Grab your blankets and chairs and plan for an amazing Summer Theater Festival at the Stan Rogers Memorial Stage in Centennial Park, July 15-17th in Canmore.
Paint Pottery at Crock A Doodle Canmore!
Paint pottery at Crock A Doodle Canmore! It’s perfect for everyone!—no age limits or artistic ability required.
Wapiti Sports & Outfitters-The Bow Valley's Fishing Headquarters!
Whether you are a Canmore local or a visitor to the area, a visit to Wapiti is a must. It doesn't matter if you are an experienced angler or new to the sport, the staff at Wapiti can set you up with the gear and tips needed for a great day. Spend time at this fly shop, and you will leave even more excited to fish the beautiful Bow River and mountain lakes, then when you arrived!
Trail Sports- Canmore's bike specialists in retail, rental and instruction.
Trail Sports — We are bike specialists in retail, rental and instruction. Add disc golf to the mix and you have the perfect line up for a day outdoors. Come winter, we switch to cross-country skiing and can support your every need. Five minutes from downtown Canmore, 20 minutes from Banff and one hour from Calgary, Trail Sports is located at the Canmore Nordic Centre, site of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games and host to multiple world-cup events. Our shop is easy to access and staff is ready to assist. We love to help summer visitors rent bikes and explore miles of well-maintained beginner to advanced single- and double-track trails right outside the door.
A Few Things to Know When Coming to Canmore This Season
Whether it be the Kananaskis Conservation Pass, the fishing regulations, or trail closures affecting this 2022 season; or maybe you don't know about bear spray, or haven't ever seen a pink sidewalk-- it's all covered here in A Few Thing to Know When Coming to Canmore.
A Bear and Bison Inn: Meet the Owner, Chef Lonny Middleton
Lonny Middleton grew up in the 70’s on an organic Raspberry-turned-Hobby farm in the Fraser Valley, just outside Abbotsford B.C. His parents grew everything themselves, from award-winning berries to Black Angus cows, chickens, sheep and pigs. Canning, drying, butchering and freezing 90% of the food this growing family of 5 needed. Upon reflection, in later years, this strong family culture of food and respecting the people who prepared it really did start this future chef on the right track.
Red Gables Deli: From the Farm to the Mountains.
Red Gables Deli, located in Spring Creek, Canmore. Fashioned after a traditional European Deli, Red Gables is a "field to table" food delight. Jan Kuppens is happy to be living and working on the site of a former dairy farm. Today, Jan is the owner of Red Gables Deli on Spring Creek Drive, and it feels like everything has come full circle.
Roosters Acoustics: The Back Story
Music has had a big impact on our lives. We want to share the music experience with you
Aurora Tattoo Offers Custom Tattoo Work In The Heart Of The Rocky Mountains
Aurora Tattoo opened in 2020 and is a tattoo studio focused on custom tattoo work. The owner and resident artist, Veronique Wiebe has been in the art world since 2007, completing a bachelor of Fine Arts at Lakehead Univeristy, and has been tattooing since 2009.
Art Country Canada: Original Art & Custom Framing
Art Country Canada strives to create a unique experience for all of their customers. They have hand carved wood, soapstone, and painted masterpieces that are beautifully showcased in their gallery on Main Street, Canmore, AB.
Falcon Crest Lodge by CLIQUE Hotels and Resorts
You have many choices when it comes to accommodations in Canmore, but Falcon Crest Lodge is more than just a place to stay, its an experience! We are passionate about what we do, and we love taking the guest experience to the next level.
Canmore Golf & Curling Club~ A Local Favorite
With several golf courses in the area, what makes the Canmore Golf and Curling Club a local’s favorite? Could it be the 170 acres located on the Bow River valley floor, surrounded by breathtaking views of the mountains? Or maybe it is the walk in the park feeling you get when playing their 18 holes.
It's Time to Golf For Health Care in Canmore & the Surrounding Area
The Canmore & Area Health Care Foundation is delighted to re-introduce its annual golf fundraiser to the Bow Valley after two years. This long-standing tradition has been the Foundation’s largest single fundraiser of the year. Happening Thurs, June 9th at the stunning Silvertip Resort in Canmore.
Copperstone Resort in Dead Man’s Flats- the Bow Valley’s best kept secret!
Welcome to Copperstone Resort in Dead Man’s Flats- the Bow Valley’s best kept secret! Copperstone Resort offers all the excitement and beauty of Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country, with a laid-back, family friendly atmosphere.
TASTE OF THE HIGHLANDS | THE CANMORE HIGHLAND GAMES | THE CANMORE CEILIDH
Bring your family and meet your friends at the premiere Celtic festival in Alberta. Experience the traditions…witness Celtic culture at its best! Thrill to the sounds of the pipes beneath the peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
Leavetown Vacations- Your Next Bow Valley Adventure Awaits
Founded in Canmore in 2008, Leavetown Vacations proudly manages over 100 units from cozy condos at the nicest resorts to luxury Spring Creek penthouses with million-dollar views. All of our Canmore units show real-time availability & rates including seasonal special offers & last-minute deals
The Canmore Downtown Hostel is Beautiful, Modern & Vibrant
Located in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canmore Downtown Hostel is a beautiful, modern, and vibrant Hostel perfect for all, families and curious travellers alike.
Loose Knit by Pine Tree Players is pleased to present Loose Knit by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Lauren Hawkeye
Once a week in the heart of New York City five women gather to knit. As the sweaters pile up, their lives fall apart.
Fergus & Bix: Restaurant and Beer Market Is Coming to Main St Soon!
At Fergus & Bix, we believe that to create an exceptional product, you must truly love what you do.
Canmore's Matt Bean Golfing Towards Pro
Matt Bean started playing at the golf course at the age of six. Little did he know that it would later turn into his career.
Enjoy Wine & Cheese on a Guided Hike
Wine & Cheese Hikes! Bring your friends, and take a guided hike on the most beautiful trails to a picturesque spot.
Find Your Best Hair with Hillary & Co in Spring Creek
Hillary believes that beauty starts from the inside and she strives to create an amazing personalized style for every client.
New Beginnings for CanmoreAlberta.com… and US!
What do you do when you find yourself middle-aged, in a new country, & needing to start over? ..…. Find something you LOVE!!! My husband, Zach, and I just did this!
Feeling Welcome At The Malcolm
Our experiences at The Malcolm Hotel have been loaded with comfort and hospitality.
Origin at Spring Creek
Origin is renowned for its innovative and industry-leading senior communities, where residents and their loved ones may access care for a scale of needs, including assisted living, respite care, and memory care.
The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies invites Pilgrims to visit and celebrate Mass at the the newly completed Church
After many long years of planning and work, the Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies Parish is now completed. Many thanks go out to the Steering Committee for guiding and keeping the project on track, to Ron Boruk, architect of Calgary, for the beautiful design, Norr Architecture and Modco Construction for implementing and building and to all the many donors and trades who gave their time, talent and treasure.
Canmore's Dreamiest Book Store
Café Books is a sight to behold. The majority of the furniture is reclaimed and salvaged. The main bookcase is made from an old butler pantry, a Welsh chapel door from the 1800s was transformed into the washroom entrance; an 18th-century French workbench is used as a table for the cashier tills.
Clique Hotels & Resorts Food Bank Fundraiser
Clique just finished a very successful fundraiser for the Food Bank in Calgary Canmore and Whistler.
FAMILY FRIENDLY WITH FRONT DOOR ACCESS TO OUTDOOR FUN
Shawn and Marnie Dawson and their three kids have been living in Three Sisters Mountain Village for just over a year. After more than a decade of being based out of Peaks of Grassi, the couple began thinking longer-term.
7 Days of Pure Mountain Experience!
Combining our love for the mountains and for the arts, the first ever Mountain Culture Summit at artsPlace is an incredible gathering of films, talks, workshops and special guests.
It is a sight to Behold!
The raising of the steel framework of the new Catholic Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies Parish in Canmore, Alberta is almost complete. It is worth driving or walking by the construction site on Palliser Trail, situated at the base of Silvertip Resort. You will be amazed! It is changing daily and to date the crowning glory of the project was when the Cross was hoisted on top of the bell tower. Once completed, it's visibility from the Trans Canada Highway will make The Parish an iconic landmark for Canmore and the Bow Valley.
Biathlon Stars will Shine on Canmore's Backyard
It's not everyday we get to watch Olympic and World Champion biathletes race our ski trails, shop our grocery stores, or stroll our Main Street. Next week's World Cup Biathlon event is your chance to rub shoulders (or shop for apples) with the fittest athletes on the planet.
In the heart of the Canadian Rockies Canmore will now be home to the $43 Million, four-star Malcolm Hotel.
The Malcolm is the first traditional hotel to be built in Canmore in the last 20 years. Situated between two natural-flowing creeks, its ambiance and design reflects the pageantry, royalty and heritage of past Scottish King - Malcom III, who is also known as Canmore’s namesake.
Malcolm Hotel's Conference Centre roof garden will display the Malcolm Clan Tartan next spring.....
As finishing construction draws near, one of the unique features of Canmore's newest luxury hotel's is put into place.
A new roof top garden on the Conference Centre at The Malcolm Hotel is being prepared.....
2256 boxes of blue, yellow & green Sedum & red Fuschia plants will adorn The Malcolm Hotel's Conference Centre roof top. Sedums are a favourite garden perennials due to the ease in growing & their hardy nature. They are an excellent choice for border plants, container plants, or on a rooftop.
What's in a name? A Scottish King... a Railroad Executive... and a local Real Estate Developer…
History has a way of connecting seemingly unrelated people or events, which can culminate in a remarkable outcome. The planning, construction and opening of Canmore's new Malcolm Hotel at Spring Creek is one of these stories.
Canmore's very own professional dance production
For a small town, Canmore has a lot to offer when it comes to performing arts. This summer, it delves into its very own professional dance production with Canmore dancer and choreographer Ariole Alei.
Canmoretown: a New Web Series About a Town a Lot like Canmore....
Disappearing rabbits, a mysterious ginger stranger, and struggling 30 somethings combine to create a sinister atmosphere in a quiet mountain town.
Celebrating 50 years of art with a Kiss: "A Life Well-Travelled" at Avens Gallery
February 08, 2018 06:00 am by Jordan Small Feature article by: Rocky Mountain Outlook Newspaper An art exhibit a half-century in the making has the artist of the hour wondering, “Wow, where did the time go?” Canmore’s Avens Gallery hosts Celebrating 50 Years – Andrew Kiss: A Life Well Travelled, beginning Friday (Feb. 9) at 5 p.m. and running until Feb. 16. A master of oil and canvas projects, the Calgary-based artist specializes in documenting outdoor landscapes such as the mountainous Kananaskis Country wild. “Really, some of it is luck and a lot of it is hard work,” Kiss said, who’s career has spanned five decades. “It’s been very, very amazing to have a career in the arts this long. The arts have taken me to a lot of different places and it’s been quite a great way to see the world.”
Could this be the future Olympic kit for the Canadian Team...eh?
When a creative colour alchemist turns her mountainscapes into fabric, the entire skiwear industry is disrupted. The prevailing palette of plain colours in today's brands - two-tone if you’re lucky and a preponderance of black, beige, plain red or navy - means that Lynne Harrison’s multi-hued, outsized prints stand out like flamboyant flowers at a funeral.
Building for the future...respecting the land forever.
Bow Valley Builders & Developers Association (BOWDA) is dedicated to a "sense of place" by ensuring cooperative and sustainable growth is undertaken and managed responsibly by the development industry, the Town of Canmore, and our growing population.
When a creative colour artist turns her mountain scapes into fabric, the entire skiwear industry is disrupted.
Wife of Crazy Canuck Olympian Dave Irwin, Lynne Harrison has been running an eclectic art studio and creative clothing shop in her home town of Canmore since May 2015. Starting with paintings, prints and postcards, she morphed her mountain motif into printed bike, running and watersports clothing first and then, this season, moved into the Alchemy of Ride range of ski jackets, pants, vests, one-piece Nordic outfits, and wickable under layers for men and women. “It is about sharing colour and fun and happiness,” says Harrison. “Alchemy is the ancient process of turning base metal into gold and The Ride is a metaphor for life.”
Fun & Interactive Art Demonstrations with Kathy Bradshaw & Fraser Hine
We are a tourist and fine art destination gallery. At Avens Gallery, you will experience 46 Western Canadian artists within a warm and authentic environment. Incredible, lifelike bronze sculptures and stunning artwork guide you through the gallery, creating stories and inspiration. Our collection is a feast for your eyes as well as your soul.
Be Better in 2018 with ART & Soul
We are a tourist and fine art destination gallery. At Avens Gallery, you will experience 45 Western Canadian artists within a warm and authentic environment. Incredible, lifelike bronze sculptures and stunning artwork guide you through the gallery, creating stories and inspiration. Our collection is a feast for your eyes as well as your soul.
Invitation • December Open House • Meet The Artists
December 16th - 17th We are very excited to celebrate 31 years in business and 1 year at our new location. Saturday 9:30-5:30 & Sunday 10-5 At Avens Gallery you will experience original art, 45 Western Canadian Artists unique to our gallery. Incredible, lifelike bronze sculptures and stunning artwork. Our collection is a feast for your eyes as well as your soul.
What style of music would you think that the Suzie Q Dance band doesn't perform?
With 70 plus corporate events each year along with several weddings and gala parties, you would think that they cover just about every kind of music.
Cross Country Canada Presents Frozen Thunder
Since 2009, Frozen Thunder, an innovative snow-stockpiling project at the Canmore Nordic Centre, has provided the nation’s cross-country skiing and biathletes with early season on-snow training on more than two kilometres of groomed ski trails!
Firing Under Pressure
Biathlon, derived from the Greek word meaning “two tests”, is an Olympic sport combining cross-country skiing and precision rifle shooting. The combination of two different events—skiing and shooting—adds to the unpredictability of the race outcome and therefore the excitement, suspense, speculation and potential for surprise!
Avens Gallery… Your Canmore Art Destination
In this welcoming gallery you will find original art created by 40 Western Canadian artists, where lifelike bronze sculptures and stunning artwork is a feast for your eyes as well as your soul!
Canmore's Beer
They say it takes a community to raise a child. Arguably, the same could be said for a craft brewery. The local Canmore community has been instrumental in the success of Canmore Brewing Company. On any given evening, it’s not uncommon to find dozens of bikes lined up in front of the new brewery, their muddy-faced and happy riders, enjoying their just rewards inside. It’s fast becoming a new Bow Valley ritual - the post ride craft beer at the new brewery.
The Obvious (and not so obvious reasons) for taking an Avalanche Safety Training Course
There are numerous reasons why winter recreationalists should take an avalanche course. These reasons range from the obvious to the not so obvious and this article will explore some of the less obvious. The obvious reasons are well promoted, advertised, and proven but for the sake of making sure the good word is spread, those obvious reasons will be addressed first.
Discover our history at the Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre
Who named the Three Sisters? What is the story behind Ha Ling Peak? Which are the oldest buildings in the Bow Valley? How long did the Canmore Coal Mines operate? How has Canmore changed since the coal mines shut down in 1979? The answers to all these questions and more are at the Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre where we’re dedicated to telling the stories of our mountains and our communities to you.
North-West Mounted Police Barracks
Lead: Built in 1893, the North-West Mounted Police Barracks was the home, lodging, and jail for police officers stationed in Canmore until 1929. The historic building is the oldest North-West Mounted Police detachment to still stand on its original location, Canmore’s third oldest remaining building, and was declared an Alberta Provincial Historical Resource in 1990s. It is now operated year-round as a historical site by the Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre.
Silver Tree Studio
Local owner, Lynne Harrison is a remarkable woman. Her Silver Tree Studio is truly a place of creativity. Her one of a kind landscape art, moves into garment design, and accessories.
Explore Canmore’s vibrant arts and culture at artsPlace
artsPlace is a welcoming, user-friendly space where Bow Valley residents and visitors can gather to experience a full range of classes, workshops, camps, performances, films, and exhibits. Discover and celebrate the adventure of art and creativity at Canmore’s community art centre!
Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
Enjoy living or playing in the Bow Valley? The Biosphere Institute is a local charity that helps to make the Bow Valley more sustainable. We promote sustainable communities and environmental stewardship by engaging youth, residents, visitors, and local businesses through education, outreach programs and our community resource center.
Experience the best of Canmore, Alberta with Clique Hotels & Resorts
We are an exclusive group of luxury hotels, located in Calgary and Canmore. Our top rated Canmore resorts include; Copperstone Resort, Falcon Crest Lodge, Stoneridge Mountain Resort And Blackstone Mountain Lodge. Our Resorts provide condominium style suites with a "Home Away From Home" experience in the Canadian Rockies.
Mountain Climbing Training
A common question we get asked throughout the year is “what type of mountain climbing training participants can do in preparation for a trip or a course”. There is no easy answer to that question but we will attempt to offer the following guidance in a general sense. Intermediate and Advanced trips and mountaineering courses will have higher fitness requirements.
Spring Creek – Canmore’s Premier Neighbourhood
A new neighbourhood full of life – Spring Creek, located in the heart of downtown Canmore. Here at the heart of downtown Canmore, the Spring Creek vision is coming to life. And life, in return, has come dramatically to Spring Creek. All year round, Canmore’s premier master-planned neighbourhood pulses with energy and activity, with a rhythm of mountain living that’s engaging, exciting and endlessly fun!
Bow Valley Builders and Developers Support Wildlife Corridors
Local developers have been proactive in identifying, creating, protecting and monitoring wildlife corridors since 1992. These wildlife corridors work together with lands designated by the Province as Provincial and Wildland Parks to provide room for animals to move in and around Canmore.
Stewart Creek in Three Sisters Mountain Village is Your Basecamp for Adventure
Three Sisters Mountain Village (TSMV) offers residents the best in mountain living amid breathtaking, world-renowned scenery while remaining dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Bow Valley.
Adventure awaits in the Canadian Rockies!
Whether a trip to the Canadian Rockies is a once in a lifetime trip or a regular weekend getaway, the best way to experience it is with a mountain adventure.
Roam Public Transit
Roam Transit operates an environmentally friendly transit service throughout Canmore and the Bow Valley. Our service allows both residents and visitors to move freely and cost effectively without the use of a private automobile
Experience Canmore With Waymarker Hospitality
Waymarker Hospitality is a leader in providing hotel accommodations and lodging in Canmore, Alberta. With seven different properties, each with its own unique charm and character,