A Pup Party at Grizzly Paw and a Housing Crisis on the Horizon?

Hey Canmore! From Sour Beers to Serious News, Here's What's Up

It's a week of contrasts in Canmore. While Grizzly Paw is throwing a dog-friendly beer bash to support the SPCA, a regional report is sounding the alarm about housing shortages - over 3,000 homes are needed by 2031. Meanwhile, The Loft is under new ownership and getting a fresh start right in the heart of town.

There's plenty more to check out too - trail closures at the Nordic Centre, a new Tesla Supercharger, and a full slate of events including music, trivia, and tailgate parties.

Read on for all the fun, food, and local news coming your way.

🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

⛳ Silvertip’s Nine & Dine is back for summer evenings
Play nine holes and enjoy a $35 dining credit at Silvertip Resort’s twilight golf deal, available Sunday through Thursday. Read more

🏘️ Bow Valley needs 3,000+ new homes by 2031, says report
A new regional housing report warns that without substantial investment in affordable homes, the Bow Valley could face a deepening crisis in housing for workers and families. More

🐶 Daisy Days returns with beer, games, and good dogs
Join the Paw-lympics on August 9 at Grizzly Paw’s Beer Garden and support the Bow Valley SPCA with a pup party, agility games, prizes, and a fruity sour brewed for the cause. More

😊 Quick shoutout
Just wanted to share a positive experience with Fix Auto Bow Valley - if you're dealing with vehicle damage, they're a solid local option.

🌳 Canmore to pay residents to replace fruit trees.
To reduce bear conflicts, Canmore will now reimburse locals not only for removing fruit trees, but also for planting safer alternatives. Full story

💇‍♀️ New Chapter for The Loft Salon in Canmore
The Loft has a new owner and a fresh vibe - Aleasha has taken over and is building something special in the heart of town. Check them out and support a local dream in action. More

🚧 Major trail closures at Canmore Nordic Centre starting August 18
Tree removal and logging work will shut down many trails until mid-October - and some until Spring 2026 - as part of a safety project by the Bow Valley Fireguard. More

🏘️ New affordable homes near completion in Stewart Creek
Eighteen Vital Homes are taking shape, with Canmore Community Housing reporting major construction progress on their latest townhouse development. More

🐻 Bear warning issued for Smith-Dorrien Trail and Mount Shark Road
Grizzly bears are feeding on berries in the area, prompting a warning after a close encounter with a cyclist where bear spray was used. More.

🏒 Canmore Eagles are hiring a full-time Assistant Coach.
If you’ve got the skills to lead and inspire young players, the Eagles are looking for a new assistant coach to join their bench this season. Read more

⚡ Tesla builds third Supercharger station in Canmore
A new 12-stall Supercharger is nearly complete behind Canmore Gateway Shoppes, boosting EV access for Rockies road-trippers. Full story

🥅 Tailgate party planned for Canmore Eagles home opener
Circle September 27 on your calendar - local food, drinks, and live music are all part of the Eagles' season kick-off celebration. More

🧗‍♂️ Outdoor climbing adventure for young adults in Canmore
CYAN’s guided climbing day is beginner-friendly and fully equipped - a great way to try something new in the Rockies this August. Read more

🚗 Vehicle numbers in Banff are reaching a breaking point.
With traffic volumes surging to near-record levels, Banff officials warn that the town can't handle the current flow of vehicles without significant changes. Read more

🏠 Canmore launches wildfire roof rebate program
The Town of Canmore has approved a new grant-funded program that will help homeowners replace their roofs with FireSmart materials to reduce wildfire risk. More

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• 📽️ Watch The Goonies under the stars at Canmore Museum

• 🐻 Bear warning issued for six Kananaskis campgrounds

• 🚆 Bucket list rail journey to link six mountain gems

🎟️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, 8th August

17:30 🎪 - 11th Annual Lucent Festival - Star 6 Ranch (Exshaw)
18:00 🎸 - Live Music: Christian Hudson - Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub
18:00 🌲 - Mindful Forest Walk with CYAN - Mount Lady Macdonald Trail
19:00 🎱 - Friday Bingo - Canmore Legion
19:30 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
21:00 🎤 - Live Music: Kevin Rowland - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎸 - Live Music: Three Hands In - The Drake Pub

Sat, 9th August

08:00 🎪 - 11th Annual Lucent Festival - Star 6 Ranch (Exshaw)
10:40 🚴 - Legacy Trail by Road Bike - Canmore Recreational Centre
13:00 🍺 - Fundraiser: Beer, Music & Dogs - Sheepdog Brewing
13:15 🥃 - Wild Life Distillery Tour - Wild Life Distillery
14:00 🧶 - Craft Meet: Interstellar Lounge - Canmore Public Library
15:00 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
15:00 🎶 - Live Music - Sue Chick Denton - Canmore Brewing
17:00 🐾 - Beer Release Pup Party - Grizzly Paw Beer Garden
18:00 🎸 - Live Music: REWD - The Yard
19:00 🎤 - Live Music: Jamie Allanach - Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub
19:30 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
21:00 🎤 - Live Music: Kevin Rowland - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎧 - DJ Tenax - Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub
22:00 🎸 - Live Music: Three Hands In - The Drake Pub

Sun, 10th August

07:00 🎪 - 11th Annual Lucent Festival - Star 6 Ranch (Exshaw)
15:00 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
17:45 🔔 - Yoga: Sound Bath - Canmore Hot Yoga
18:00 🎶 - Live Music: Matt Blais - Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub
20:00 🎱 - Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎧 - DJ Styler Nazo - Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub

Mon, 11th August

07:30 ⛳ - Golf: Tournament of Miracles - Silvertip Resort
09:00 🌿 - Bow Valley Nature Camp - NWMP Barracks
19:00 🧘 - Yoga in the Park - Riverside Park
19:30 🎤 - Live Music: AHI - artsPlace Canmore
22:00 🎤 - Karaoke Night - The Drake Inn

Tue, 12th August

09:00 🌿 - Bow Valley Nature Camp - NWMP Barracks
18:00 🎲 - Game Night - Tavern 1883
19:00 ❓ - Trivia Tuesday - Canmore Rose & Crown
19:00 🧘 - Healing & Meditation - Creekside Villa
19:30 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre

Wed, 13th August

09:00 🌿 - Bow Valley Nature Camp - NWMP Barracks
14:00 💻 - Tech Tips & Tutoring - Canmore Public Library
18:00 🚵 - Wednesday MTB Ride - Canmore Brewing
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, 14th August

09:00 🌿 - Bow Valley Nature Camp - NWMP Barracks
10:00 🧺 - Canmore Mountain Market - Elevation Place
10:45 👶 - Stroller Strides: Walk & Connect - Elevation Place
19:00 🎤 - Karaoke Thursdays - 1890 Smokehouse
19:00 ❓ - Trivia Thursdays @ The Drake - The Drake
19:00 ♠️ - Thursday Night Poker - Canmore Legion
19:30 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
19:30 🎶 - Live Music: The Young'uns - artsPlace Canmore

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 and Lounge (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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