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Canmore Events & Festivals

Find out all the Things to Do in Canmore Alberta! Know what restaurant has a special tonight. Check out our Calendar of Events! Canmore hosts many local events that are of interest to both the vacation traveler and the local community. There is always something to do in the Rocky Mountain town. 

August 2022

Exhibitions Free Events: Niitsitapi Pi’kssii (Blackfoot Fancy Beings)

July 28, 2022 - August 24, 2022

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Artists: Ryan Jason Allen Willert and Kalum Teke Dan Curated by Ashley Slemming with Co-Curator Diana Frost Developed by the Alberta Society of Artists in partnership with the organization Colouring it Forward. Niitsitapi Pi’kssíí (Blackfoot Fancy Beings) is an exhibition...

Canmore Folk Music Festival

July 30, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Centennial Park, Canmore

The Canmore Folk Music Festival features 30+ individual acts or performers, family-friendly site, a free concert on festival Friday evening, a kids’ area jammed with crafts, puppets, music, storytelling and a whole lot of laughter!

Canmore Mountain Market

Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Elevation Place

The Canmore Mountain Market is a weekly farmers market at Elevation Place on Thursdays from 10am to 6pm from May to October. The market showcases a variety of locally and regionally produced items from over 65 artisans and farmers.

Live Music- Halo

August 5, 2022 - August 6, 2022

The Drake

This Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 & 6, head on down for a drink and dancing!

Guided Hike of the Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail

Are you ready for a gorgeous and fun hike? Coaching with Lucinda presents to you the Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail. This is a big loop of the lake starting at the interlakes day use parking lot. We will see a...

Guided Hike on Mount Baldy with Coaching with Lucinda

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Mount Baldy

You won't want to miss out on this upcoming beauty... Join Coaching with Lucinda on Mount Baldy trail for an adventure of a lifetime! You will start in a forested area before beginning the ascent on the Mount Baldy trail...

Canmore Mountain Market

Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Elevation Place

The Canmore Mountain Market is a weekly farmers market at Elevation Place on Thursdays from 10am to 6pm from May to October. The market showcases a variety of locally and regionally produced items from over 65 artisans and farmers.

Canmore Mountain Market

Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Elevation Place

The Canmore Mountain Market is a weekly farmers market at Elevation Place on Thursdays from 10am to 6pm from May to October. The market showcases a variety of locally and regionally produced items from over 65 artisans and farmers.

Comedy Live: Rob Balsdon

Friday, August 19, 2022

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More laughs can be had with live comedy featuring Rob Balsdon.

Live Music Performance: Jacob Cordover

Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm

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Guitarist “He has it all—technique, musicianship, inventive programming... Even if you already have these pieces in other performances, Cordover’s have such a distinct and attractive personality that it will be worth finding” (American Record Guide)

Guided Hike at Chester Lake

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Chester Lake

What are you doing on August 21st? I hope the answer is joining Lucinda on her adventure to Chester lake. 😁 You will feel refreshed and empowered after this hike! The adventure will take you to a stunning forested trail...

Canmore Mountain Market

Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Elevation Place

The Canmore Mountain Market is a weekly farmers market at Elevation Place on Thursdays from 10am to 6pm from May to October. The market showcases a variety of locally and regionally produced items from over 65 artisans and farmers.