Canmore All Events
Feb 12
This freestyle competition is an all girls slopestyle event aimed at giving locals a chance to have fun and flaunt their stuff.
The event is part of a series with six competitions throughout Canada and the US, including one at Sunshine Village in February, and a final being held in Lake Tahoe in April ($10,000 cash purse).
This freestyle competition is an all girls slopestyle event aimed at giving locals a chance to have fun and flaunt their stuff.
The event is part of a series with six competitions throughout Canada and the US, including one at Sunshine Village in February, and a final being held in Lake Tahoe in April ($10,000 cash purse).
- Ski Norquay Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1, Banff AB CAN
Feb 10 to Feb 20
Fun comes to Canmore in the middle of February when the town hosts its annual carnival. Highlights include the Trappers’ Ball, the Grab A Slab ice carving competition, log sawing competitions and beard growing contests. It’s free and fun and open to the public.
Fun comes to Canmore in the middle of February when the town hosts its annual carnival. Highlights include the Trappers’ Ball, the Grab A Slab ice carving competition, log sawing competitions and beard growing contests. It’s free and fun and open to the public.
Feb 11 to Feb 12
MEC Knuckle Basher is western Canada’s largest ice climbing festival with something for everyone. Take an introductory or advanced clinic, demo some gear, and catch an evening presentation. Never climbed ice before, but think it looks fun? This is your chance to give it a try!
MEC Knuckle Basher is western Canada’s largest ice climbing festival with something for everyone. Take an introductory or advanced clinic, demo some gear, and catch an evening presentation. Never climbed ice before, but think it looks fun? This is your chance to give it a try!
- Centennial Park Address: 6th Ave & 5th St. Canmore AB CA
Feb 11
What is the Mountain Smoker? It's an epic event held every spring at Norquay to see how many runs skiers can log on the Lone Pine in three hours. That's three hours of intense skiing that will create a reputation to last a lifetime!
The current record held by Bob Rankin (1981) is 22 runs in 3 hours (30,000 vertical feet)
Entry forms can be picked up from Mountain Magic Equipment in Banff or Mt Norquay Guest Services. Competitors can enter on competition day.
What is the Mountain Smoker? It's an epic event held every spring at Norquay to see how many runs skiers can log on the Lone Pine in three hours. That's three hours of intense skiing that will create a reputation to last a lifetime!
The current record held by Bob Rankin (1981) is 22 runs in 3 hours (30,000 vertical feet)
Entry forms can be picked up from Mountain Magic Equipment in Banff or Mt Norquay Guest Services. Competitors can enter on competition day.
- Ski Norquay Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1, Banff AB CAN
Mar 11
Variety Night! is the wildly popular annual fundraiser for Bow Valley Chorus. Talented members of Bow Valley Chorus will take you on a funny, wacky and moving journey through the world of love and relationships; told through the fabulous music of Broadway; with some added twists along the way! So, fasten your seatbelts! The evening will also include special performances.
Treat yourself to an evening of pure entertainment!!
Variety Night! is the wildly popular annual fundraiser for Bow Valley Chorus. Talented members of Bow Valley Chorus will take you on a funny, wacky and moving journey through the world of love and relationships; told through the fabulous music of Broadway; with some added twists along the way! So, fasten your seatbelts! The evening will also include special performances.
Treat yourself to an evening of pure entertainment!!
- Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant / Oh Canada Eh Address: 125 Kananaskis Way Canmore AB CAN T1W 2X2
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Ski Norquay will be celebrating its last weekend of skiing with a Spring Fling and its annual Dummy Downhill. Participants can build their own dummy and launch it off a huge jump, with the dummies being scored for creativity and style. Visitors can enjoy the spectacle, as well as an outdoor BBQ and beer gardens.
Entry to the downhill entitles participants to discount lift tickets and all midweek passes will be valid for Norquay's last weekend.
Ski Norquay will be celebrating its last weekend of skiing with a Spring Fling and its annual Dummy Downhill. Participants can build their own dummy and launch it off a huge jump, with the dummies being scored for creativity and style. Visitors can enjoy the spectacle, as well as an outdoor BBQ and beer gardens.
Entry to the downhill entitles participants to discount lift tickets and all midweek passes will be valid for Norquay's last weekend.
- Ski Norquay Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1 Banff AB CAN
May 12 to May 13
The Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run/Walk is held each spring to create safe, fun and inclusive events for women that inspire the pursuit of an active, healthy and environmentally responsible lifestyle.
All proceeds go towards the Pink and Green Ribbon Health Program.
The Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run/Walk is held each spring to create safe, fun and inclusive events for women that inspire the pursuit of an active, healthy and environmentally responsible lifestyle.
All proceeds go towards the Pink and Green Ribbon Health Program.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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An array of performances for children of all ages are offered at this annual event. Enjoy a gala event for the entire family, music, theater, culture and comedy are just a few of the performance events provided.
An array of performances for children of all ages are offered at this annual event. Enjoy a gala event for the entire family, music, theater, culture and comedy are just a few of the performance events provided.
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The Wood’s Homes Foundation is proud to host the Annual Invitational Golf Tournament at Canmore’s Silvertip Golf Resort. Money raised will go to serving children, youth and their families struggling with mental health issues. The event will include an exciting day of golf followed by dinner and a silent auction. In the past this tournament has raised over $1,250,000 going towards the programs of Wood’s Homes. This year’s tournament will offer an opportunity to support a worthy cause while engaging in a day full of fun.
The Wood’s Homes Foundation is proud to host the Annual Invitational Golf Tournament at Canmore’s Silvertip Golf Resort. Money raised will go to serving children, youth and their families struggling with mental health issues. The event will include an exciting day of golf followed by dinner and a silent auction. In the past this tournament has raised over $1,250,000 going towards the programs of Wood’s Homes. This year’s tournament will offer an opportunity to support a worthy cause while engaging in a day full of fun.
- Silvertip Golf Course Address: 1000 Silvertip Tr Canmore AB CAN T1W 3J4
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Canmore's artsPeak Arts Festival is a festive weekend-long event celebrating all things creative and artistic in the mountains. With many free and colourful events happening, there is something for people of all ages to participate in. Roaming street performers, an artFair, workshops, a community mural project, artWalks, artDrives, concerts, book readings, film screenings and much more are all part of this festive event for the whole town.
Canmore's artsPeak Arts Festival is a festive weekend-long event celebrating all things creative and artistic in the mountains. With many free and colourful events happening, there is something for people of all ages to participate in. Roaming street performers, an artFair, workshops, a community mural project, artWalks, artDrives, concerts, book readings, film screenings and much more are all part of this festive event for the whole town.
Canada Day Celebrations & Street Fair
Jul 01
Canmore's Canada Day celebrations kick off a free breakfast in Centennial Park, followed by a parade and street fest on Main Street, marching band performances in Centennial Park and a wrap up with fireworks at night.
Canmore's Canada Day celebrations kick off a free breakfast in Centennial Park, followed by a parade and street fest on Main Street, marching band performances in Centennial Park and a wrap up with fireworks at night.
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Miner's Day commemorates the history of Canmore miners with a parade, speeches and a luncheon for the area's former miners and their families.
Miner's Day commemorates the history of Canmore miners with a parade, speeches and a luncheon for the area's former miners and their families.
- Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre Address: 902B Seventh Ave Canmore AB CAN TIW 3K1
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Parks Day was first celebrated in 1990 and invites visitors to enjoy Canada's National Parks with free admission on the day and a schedule of fun events. In Banff, Parks Day includes a guided stroll up Sulphur Mountain, an Explorer Program, competitions and prizes, a campground threatre program and more.
Parks Day was first celebrated in 1990 and invites visitors to enjoy Canada's National Parks with free admission on the day and a schedule of fun events. In Banff, Parks Day includes a guided stroll up Sulphur Mountain, an Explorer Program, competitions and prizes, a campground threatre program and more.
- Banff National Park Address: Banff National Park P.O. Box 900 Banff Alberta T1L 1K2
Jul 22
Nestled in the spectacular Rocky Mountains, this racecourse is comprised of a competitive swim in Quarry Lake, a bike course along the magnificent Three Sisters Parkway and a run through paved tree-lined pathways surrounding the Nordic Center. An array of modified race offerings are available for beginner to advanced triathletes.
Nestled in the spectacular Rocky Mountains, this racecourse is comprised of a competitive swim in Quarry Lake, a bike course along the magnificent Three Sisters Parkway and a run through paved tree-lined pathways surrounding the Nordic Center. An array of modified race offerings are available for beginner to advanced triathletes.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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The World Solo 24 Hour Championship mountain-biking event is held in Canmore during July. The race includes a figure eight course at the Canmore Nordic Centre which can be well viewed along the way by cheering spectators. This much-anticipated event attracts 1,400 athletes, competing in teams, and about 3,000 spectators.
The World Solo 24 Hour Championship mountain-biking event is held in Canmore during July. The race includes a figure eight course at the Canmore Nordic Centre which can be well viewed along the way by cheering spectators. This much-anticipated event attracts 1,400 athletes, competing in teams, and about 3,000 spectators.
- Canmore Nordic Centre Address: 1988 Olympic Way Canmore AB CAN T1W 2T6
Aug 04 to Aug 06
The Canmore Folk Music Festival is Alberta's longest-running folk festival and is held on the Heritage Day long weekend (Saturday through Monday) in the beginning of August. The festival has become one of Canmore's most successful annual events and boasts a weekend of performances, food, artists and community spirit.
The Canmore Folk Music Festival is Alberta's longest-running folk festival and is held on the Heritage Day long weekend (Saturday through Monday) in the beginning of August. The festival has become one of Canmore's most successful annual events and boasts a weekend of performances, food, artists and community spirit.
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The Summer Biathlon Championships combines target shooting with roller skiing or running, and athletes compete following similar rules and distances to the winter version of the sport. Held at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
The Summer Biathlon Championships combines target shooting with roller skiing or running, and athletes compete following similar rules and distances to the winter version of the sport. Held at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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A Celtic festival presented annually on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, including highland dance, piping and drumming, heavy sports, sheep dog demonstrations, massed bands, clan tents, Celtic wares and traditional food and beverages.
The heated festival tent starts the day with a pancake breakfast moves to lunch and a beer tent with non-stop entertainment.The evening Ceilidh is a spirited celebration of music and dance, kitchen-party fashion. It features a variety of acts for your entertainment. There is a food concession and two bars.
A Celtic festival presented annually on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, including highland dance, piping and drumming, heavy sports, sheep dog demonstrations, massed bands, clan tents, Celtic wares and traditional food and beverages.
The heated festival tent starts the day with a pancake breakfast moves to lunch and a beer tent with non-stop entertainment.The evening Ceilidh is a spirited celebration of music and dance, kitchen-party fashion. It features a variety of acts for your entertainment. There is a food concession and two bars.
- Centennial Park Address: 6th Ave & 5th St. Canmore AB CA
Sep 09
This annual half marathon is arguably one of Canada's most scenic race routes and raises funds for the CAUSE, a local non-profit international relief and development organization. The race is held every September and is run along the Bow River and through the Three Sisters Mountain Village.
This annual half marathon is arguably one of Canada's most scenic race routes and raises funds for the CAUSE, a local non-profit international relief and development organization. The race is held every September and is run along the Bow River and through the Three Sisters Mountain Village.
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Proceeds of the Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon will go towards CAUSE Canada-Canadians Challenging Global Poverty. Participants will race along the Bow River and other trails, offering views of the mountain scenery.
Proceeds of the Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon will go towards CAUSE Canada-Canadians Challenging Global Poverty. Participants will race along the Bow River and other trails, offering views of the mountain scenery.
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5 Peaks hosts several races across Canada, including this one in Canmore, which is one of five in central Alberta. Held at the Canmore Nordic Centre, the race has four categories: sport course, enduro course, half marathon and a children's challenge.
5 Peaks hosts several races across Canada, including this one in Canmore, which is one of five in central Alberta. Held at the Canmore Nordic Centre, the race has four categories: sport course, enduro course, half marathon and a children's challenge.
- Canmore Nordic Centre Address: 1988 Olympic Way Canmore AB CAN T1W 2T6
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To commemorate the anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, every school in Canada is invited to participate in the Terry Fox National School Run Day. This event will be held simultaneously at schools large and small from coast-to-coast. With millions of schools participating, this could one of the largest single-day events in Canadian history and will allow our youth to show all of Canada the power they have to help others.
To commemorate the anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, every school in Canada is invited to participate in the Terry Fox National School Run Day. This event will be held simultaneously at schools large and small from coast-to-coast. With millions of schools participating, this could one of the largest single-day events in Canadian history and will allow our youth to show all of Canada the power they have to help others.
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During summer and fall, the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show comes to Canmore and treats guests to a musical celebration of Canada that includes a two hour show complemented by a five-course, family-style meal served by multi-talented singing Mounties, lumberjacks, Anne of Green Gables and other 'Canadian' characters. No shows on Thursdays, appropriate for all ages.
During summer and fall, the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show comes to Canmore and treats guests to a musical celebration of Canada that includes a two hour show complemented by a five-course, family-style meal served by multi-talented singing Mounties, lumberjacks, Anne of Green Gables and other 'Canadian' characters. No shows on Thursdays, appropriate for all ages.
- Cornerstone Theatre & Restaurant / Oh Canada Eh Address: 125 Kananaskis Way Canmore AB CAN T1W 2X2
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This annual wintertime event celebrates everything ice with a speed carving competition, slide shows, a silent auction and a skills clinic.
This annual wintertime event celebrates everything ice with a speed carving competition, slide shows, a silent auction and a skills clinic.
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This annual Nordic event is for both ski and snow-show biathlons. Races include individual, short sprint, mass start and relay. The seven day competition takes place at the Nordic Centre in Canmore.
This annual Nordic event is for both ski and snow-show biathlons. Races include individual, short sprint, mass start and relay. The seven day competition takes place at the Nordic Centre in Canmore.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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The Vic Lewis International Band Festival is a non-competitive music festival that welcomes school bands from Alberta to come out and perform and attend workshops. Festivities will be held at Canmore Collegiate High and the Canmore Recreation Centre. Evening gala performances will be held at the Oh Canada, Eh?! Theatre.
The Vic Lewis International Band Festival is a non-competitive music festival that welcomes school bands from Alberta to come out and perform and attend workshops. Festivities will be held at Canmore Collegiate High and the Canmore Recreation Centre. Evening gala performances will be held at the Oh Canada, Eh?! Theatre.
- Canmore Recreation Centre Address: 1900 Eighth Ave Canmore AB CAN
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As part of the Canmore Winterfest, the Canmore Classic Sled Dog Races welcomes teams from across North America to participate in this event. Food and drink concessions will be available including a souvenir booth.
The 2008 Canmore Classic has been canceled. Races may or may not continue in 2009.
As part of the Canmore Winterfest, the Canmore Classic Sled Dog Races welcomes teams from across North America to participate in this event. Food and drink concessions will be available including a souvenir booth.
The 2008 Canmore Classic has been canceled. Races may or may not continue in 2009.
- Canmore Nordic Centre Address: 1988 Olympic Way Canmore AB CAN T1W 2T6
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Over the past years with the support from the snowboarding industry, athletes, spectators and sponsors, the YLGRC series has grown to become the most successful, and talked about snowboard series in Canada.
Over the past years with the support from the snowboarding industry, athletes, spectators and sponsors, the YLGRC series has grown to become the most successful, and talked about snowboard series in Canada.
- Ski Norquay Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1, Banff AB CAN
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A magical forest of decorated trees and lights sets the scene for a variety of events over 4 days to bring together families and people from Canmore, Calgary and area. Groups of school children visit for special Christmas crafts and entertainment, curlers take part in a Festival bonspeil, families come to see the trees and experience the enchanting atmosphere, seniors join us for tea, and the adult highlight of the weekend is a Saturday night celebration of food, drink and music amongst the trees. Throughout the event we are lining up non-stop entertainment of many genres.
Special events for families include Sneak-a-Peek evening, Christmas crafts and Breakfast with Santa.
The entire event is hosted at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club. Canmore Rotary welcomes tree sponsors, event sponsors and attendees alike!
A magical forest of decorated trees and lights sets the scene for a variety of events over 4 days to bring together families and people from Canmore, Calgary and area. Groups of school children visit for special Christmas crafts and entertainment, curlers take part in a Festival bonspeil, families come to see the trees and experience the enchanting atmosphere, seniors join us for tea, and the adult highlight of the weekend is a Saturday night celebration of food, drink and music amongst the trees. Throughout the event we are lining up non-stop entertainment of many genres.
Special events for families include Sneak-a-Peek evening, Christmas crafts and Breakfast with Santa.
The entire event is hosted at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club. Canmore Rotary welcomes tree sponsors, event sponsors and attendees alike!
- Canmore Golf & Curling Club Address: 2000 - 8th Ave Canmore AB CAN T1W 1Y2
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It's a celebration of healthy living!
CLF presents a FREE health expo with interactive exhibitor booths, as well as workshops in the form of presentations or speaker sessions (Workshop Day Pass $10)
CLF is a platform to help attendees make their own healthy choices through information, education and connection.
It's a celebration of healthy living!
CLF presents a FREE health expo with interactive exhibitor booths, as well as workshops in the form of presentations or speaker sessions (Workshop Day Pass $10)
CLF is a platform to help attendees make their own healthy choices through information, education and connection.
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Canmore is an ice-climber's paradise with a deluge of accessible ice falls in the area. Beginner's area / demos are at the Junkyards. Mixed climbing clinics are at Hafner Creek. Vendor booths, registration, etc... are at the Canmore Senior's Centre.
Canmore is an ice-climber's paradise with a deluge of accessible ice falls in the area. Beginner's area / demos are at the Junkyards. Mixed climbing clinics are at Hafner Creek. Vendor booths, registration, etc... are at the Canmore Senior's Centre.
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This annual tradition is Canmore's way of welcoming in the New Year. It is a family oriented event with food, music, bonfires and skating as well as fireworks at midnight.
This annual tradition is Canmore's way of welcoming in the New Year. It is a family oriented event with food, music, bonfires and skating as well as fireworks at midnight.
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The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs the music of Mozart at this outdoor concert. Bus transportation is available from Calgary.
Mozart on the Mountain will not be part of the line-up for 2008.
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs the music of Mozart at this outdoor concert. Bus transportation is available from Calgary.
Mozart on the Mountain will not be part of the line-up for 2008.
- Rafter Six Ranch Resort Address: 15 min E of Canmore, S of Hwy 1 at Rafter Six Ranch exit, Canmore AB
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What Town goes cross country skiing for four days on their Main Street?
Canmore Alberta does! We will be Celebrating the Haywood Ski Nationals in March with the Canmore Ski Nationals Community Celebrations. There will be a Cross Country Ski Track on Main Street for four days and many exciting events and fun activities. These activities will include Welcome Ceremonies, Fast and Female, Jackrabbit Races, public usage time with free rentals from Trail Sports, Canmore Nordic Centre Athlete fun races, Dog sled activities and much, much more. Join us Downtown Canmore for these great events in March. This event is presented by the Canmore Destination Marketing Fund and The Canmore Downtown Business Association (BRZ).
What Town goes cross country skiing for four days on their Main Street?
Canmore Alberta does! We will be Celebrating the Haywood Ski Nationals in March with the Canmore Ski Nationals Community Celebrations. There will be a Cross Country Ski Track on Main Street for four days and many exciting events and fun activities. These activities will include Welcome Ceremonies, Fast and Female, Jackrabbit Races, public usage time with free rentals from Trail Sports, Canmore Nordic Centre Athlete fun races, Dog sled activities and much, much more. Join us Downtown Canmore for these great events in March. This event is presented by the Canmore Destination Marketing Fund and The Canmore Downtown Business Association (BRZ).
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Also called the Haywood Ski Nationals, this country-wide championship event is held in Canmore and features middle-distance, long-distance and sprint competitions. The event also features several fun and free community events, such as dog sledding, fun races and street parties.
Also called the Haywood Ski Nationals, this country-wide championship event is held in Canmore and features middle-distance, long-distance and sprint competitions. The event also features several fun and free community events, such as dog sledding, fun races and street parties.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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The Town of Canmore annually hosts this Kids' Art Exhibition to showcase the artistic talent of children and youth in the community. The event is not a competition, rather a celebration of the imagination. Held in mid-January at the Canmore Civic Centre.
The Town of Canmore annually hosts this Kids' Art Exhibition to showcase the artistic talent of children and youth in the community. The event is not a competition, rather a celebration of the imagination. Held in mid-January at the Canmore Civic Centre.
- Canmore Public Library Address: 950 8th Ave Canmore AB CA T1W 2T1
