Afternoon Tea, Transit Records, and a Massive Trail Shutdown?

Hey Canmore! Here's What's Happening This Week!
There's plenty happening around town this week - from quiet cups of tea to major trail disruptions.

First up, the Canmore Nordic Centre has announced large-scale trail closures lasting into spring. Crews are building a fireguard to protect the valley, and it's a big move in local wildfire prevention.

Meanwhile, at The Malcolm Hotel, The Stirling's creekside patio is serving up elegance and mountain views with its High Socie-TEA offering every weekend. Expect savoury bites, dainty desserts, and a whole lot of charm.

And Roam Transit just hit a major milestone - projected to reach 3 million riders by 2025, five years ahead of schedule. That's a win for locals and visitors alike.

Scroll down for more events, music, and ways to enjoy the Bow Valley this week.

🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

🔥 Wildfire protection work shuts Canmore Nordic Centre trails
Major trail closures will last until October (some into spring) as crews build a fireguard to shield the Bow Valley from future wildfires. Details here

🏠 Vacancy tax battle intensifies between Town and second homeowners
Advocates say it’s crucial for housing affordability, but critics argue the new tax is discriminatory and divisive as it heads toward an appeal in Alberta’s courts. Read more

🚌 Record ridership projected for Banff and Canmore transit
Roam Transit expects to hit 3 million riders in 2025 - five years ahead of schedule - as more visitors ditch their cars to ease congestion in the Bow Valley. Read more

🍵 High Socie-TEA at The Stirling’s creekside patio
Canmore’s only high tea offers a refined afternoon with mountain views, savoury bites, and pastries every Friday to Sunday from 1-4 pm at The Malcolm Hotel - reservations required for the patio. Book now

🦅 Canmore Eagles seek more billet families for upcoming season
With high player movement expected, the Eagles are offering $600 monthly plus local discounts and free season tickets to families willing to open their homes. Learn more

🏊 Canmore’s Elevation Place aquatics centre set for closure
Annual maintenance means the lap pool, steam room, leisure pool, and hot tub will close from Aug 26, reopening in stages through Sept 26. Read more

🌳 Cash incentives to replace fruit trees and protect bears
The Biosphere Institute’s Fruit Tree Replacement program offers up to $500 for removing fruit trees and another $500 for planting wildlife-friendly alternatives. Learn more

🌊 Win a luxury wellness retreat at Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is giving away a BASIN Glacial Waters Signature Retreat for two, including a two-night stay, wellness activities, and cocktails on the lakeshore. Enter now

🎭 Final weeks to catch Annie in Canmore
Carter-Ryan Productions’ summer run of Annie has wowed audiences with sold-out shows and standing ovations, but it all wraps up Aug 31 - don’t miss your chance. Get tickets

🏒 Canmore’s Luke Philp signs with Swedish hockey powerhouse
Fresh off his wedding and honeymoon, Luke Philp has inked a one-year deal with Färjestad BK in Sweden’s top league after six seasons in North America. Full story

👟 Park 2 Pints Road Race returns to Canmore this fall
Strides Canmore and Salomon are bringing back the community run on Oct 4, with 5K and 10K routes, live music, a beer garden, and food trucks - all in support of CAMBA. Register here

👮 Canmore RCMP reward good deeds with positive tickets
From helmet use to dog walking etiquette, locals spotted practicing safety and kindness may get coupons and prizes as part of the RCMP’s summer program. Full story

🌲 Earth Talks returns with a forest bathing workshop
The Biosphere Institute kicks off its fall series with Margaret McKeon’s “Slow Down and Listen In,” exploring connection with nature through relational forest bathing. Reserve your spot

💡 CYAN awarded $5,000 grant for new How-To Series
The Canmore Young Adult Network is launching hands-on workshops to teach practical life skills, boost confidence, and connect young adults with the community. Find out more

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

1. 🏨 Canmore Hotel eyes major expansion after 130+ years of history

2. 💼 $25M luxury STR fund targets Canmore rental market

3. 🐻 Bear warning issued for all of Kananaskis Country

🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸

📅 Our events calendar is now fully live.
It's your go-to source for local music, festivals, and everything happening around town. Check it out and send us your feedback - we’d love to hear what you think!

Fri, 22nd August

09:00 🏛️ Museum Explorers Camp - NWMP Barracks
18:00 🎸 Old Town Live - Canmore Rose & Crown
19:00 🎱 Friday Bingo - Canmore Legion
19:00 🎸 Two Lane Blacktop Live - Mineshaft Tavern
19:00 🎤 Open Mic Night - artsPlace Canmore
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
21:00 🎶 Andrew Staygold - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎸 Tyler Wood Live - Canmore Rose & Crown
22:00 🎸 The Galacticas - The Drake Pub

Sat, 23rd August

12:00 🛍️ Garage Sale: Bow Valley SPCA - Bow Valley SPCA
13:00 🎉 2025 Backlot Bash! - Canmore Brewing
13:15 🥃 Wild Life Distillery Tour - Wild Life Distillery
15:00 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
16:00 🎶 LIVE Music from Vi's Guys! - Canmore Legion
19:00 🎤 Danny Nix Live - Canmore Rose & Crown
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
19:30 🎻 Classical Music: Artists of Chisel Creek - artsPlace Canmore
21:00 🎶 Travel by Gravel Tour Live - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎧 DJ Bunny Hops - Canmore Rose & Crown
22:00 🎸 Northern Quarter Live - The Drake Pub

Sun, 24th August

10:30 🌿 Wild Edible Plant Walk - Canmore
15:00 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
17:45 🔔 Yoga: Sound Bath - Canmore Hot Yoga
18:00 🎸 Bullies Before Cannibals Live - Canmore Rose & Crown
20:00 🎱 Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883

Mon, 25th August

19:00 🧘 Yoga in the Park - Riverside Park
20:00 🎤 Andrew Curtis Live - Canmore Rose & Crown
22:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Drake Pub

Tue, 26th August

18:00 🎲 Game Night - Tavern 1883
18:00 🍕 Community Pizza Night with CYAN - Ralph Connor Church, Canmore
19:00 ❓ Trivia Tuesday - Canmore Rose & Crown
19:00 🧘 Healing & Meditation - Creekside Villa
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre

Wed, 27th August

14:00 💻 Tech Tips & Tutoring - Canmore Public Library
17:30 🌱 Garden Talk: Food, Stories & Traditions - NWMP Barracks
19:00 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Local
19:00 🎤 Open Mic Night - Rose & Crown
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
20:30 ❓ Trivia With Awale - Tavern 1883

Thu, 28th August

10:00 🧺 Canmore Mountain Market - Elevation Place
10:45 👶 Stroller Strides: Walk & Connect - Elevation Place
11:00 🎨 Art Exhibition: "Fall into Colour" - Elevation Place
17:00 🍻 Canmore Senior Association Happy Hour - Canmore Senior Association
19:00 🎤 Karaoke Thursdays - 1890 Smokehouse
19:00 ❓ Trivia Thursdays - The Drake Pub
19:00 🎬 One Ocean Film Tour 2025 - artsPlace Canmore
19:00 ♠️ Thursday Night Poker - Canmore Legion
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
20:00 🎤 Andrew Curtis Live - Canmore Rose & Crown

FUTURE EVENTS HERE

🍺 Happy Hours & Food Specials 🍽️

Below are brief details of all the happy hours we could find in Canmore. For more information (including links to the venues), visit our dedicated Happy Hour Page.

🍕 Bridgette Bar (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🎯 Cangolf (20:00-close, Thurs-Sun)
⛳ Canmore Golf & Curling Club (16:00-21:00, Daily)
🍸 Crazyweed Kitchen (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🍷 Fergus & Bix (14:30-17:30 & 21:00-close, Daily)
🍽️ Kain Tayo (15:00-17:00, Daily)
🍷 Murrieta's (14:00-17:00, Sun-Thurs)
🍺 Rhythm & Howl (16:00-18:00, Sun-Thurs & 15:00-18:00, Fri-Sat)
🍻 Sheepdog Brewing (13:00-15:00, Mon-Fri)
🍷 Stirling Dining Room - Malcolm Hotel (12:00-17:00, Daily)
🍺 Tavern 1883 (14:00-16:00, Sun-Fri)
🍽️ The Bankhead Restaurant (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🍻 The Drake Pub (15:00-18:00, Sun-Fri & 22:00-02:00, Tue & Thu)
🦞 The Drunken Lobster Oyster Bar (16:00-17:00, Wed-Sun)
🍸 The Mineshaft Tavern (14:00-18:00, Daily)
🍸 Wild Life Distillery (18:00-20:00, Mon-Fri)

👋 That’s All For Now 🎬

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