A Birthday Bash, a Tax Fight, and a Drone That Went Too Far

Hey Canmore! Here's What's Happening This Week!

From birthday parties to bear warnings, it’s a full week in Canmore. Wild Life Distillery is celebrating its 8th birthday on July 19 with live music, great drinks, and a family-friendly (and dog-welcoming!) vibe.

Meanwhile, debate continues to heat up around Canmore’s proposed livability tax, aimed at part-time homeowners. It’s sparked strong opinions from residents, developers, and visitors alike.

Also making headlines: a drone pilot and an off-roader were both fined for breaking park rules. One drove a Jeep into Cascade Ponds, the other launched a drone illegally near Crowfoot Glacier.

Scroll down for the latest events, food specials, and a snapshot of what’s new around town!

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🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

🎉 Wild Life Distillery's 8th Birthday Bash is July 19
Live music, local spirits, and a party for the whole family (and your dog!) at Canmore's favourite distillery. Full post

📈 The livability tax debate continues in Canmore
Canmore's new proposal for a tax on part-time homeowners has stirred fierce local opinions and divided the community. More

♿ Accessible Banff Guide Highlights Trails, Transit, and Travel Tips
A new guide is helping visitors with mobility challenges make the most of Banff, with detailed tips on accessible trails, wheelchair-friendly transit, and parking perks at top sites like Lake Louise and Minnewanka. Read more

🐻 Grizzly bear with cubs prompts Rawson Lake trail closure
A bluff charge by a mother grizzly has led to a temporary closure of the Rawson Lake and Sarrail Ridge route for public safety. Full story

🚫 Drone pilot and off-roader fined for breaking park laws in Banff
A Jeep in Cascade Ponds and an illegal drone flight near Crowfoot Glacier both landed their operators with fines in Canmore court. Read more

🏙️ Canmore adopts new 25-year vision for downtown
A newly approved Town Centre Area Redevelopment Plan outlines more affordable housing and expanded public spaces, but rejects a year-round pedestrian zone for Canmore. Read more

⚡ E-bike rides in Canmore have exploded by 1,000% in five years
Trail data shows a staggering surge in e-bike activity, raising both excitement and concerns over crowding and etiquette. Full story

🏘️ Canmore council approves increased density for Silvertip development
After extensive debate, the council gave the green light to amend unit caps in the proposed Three Sisters expansion. Read on

🧠 Games, rocks, and journals to brighten Bow Valley's summer
From kindness-themed crafts to chess battles, See the Signs brings free mental health and creativity programming to the Banff Market and Canmore Library. Event info

🎉 Parks Day returns to Peter Lougheed with bear hikes and fire demos
Families can head to Boulton Bridge on July 20 for crafts, games, ranger talks, and even a live bear spray demo. See details

🍸 Spilling Brews with the Mayor
Join Mayor Krausert at Canmore Brewing for a relaxed evening chat about emergency and wildfire preparedness - plus a free take-home guide! Event details

📚 Canmore Library's Book Sale Returns July 23-26
Thousands of books for all ages at bargain prices - plus early access for members and a $10 Fill-a-Bag deal on Saturday! See info

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• 🏘️ Canmore's vacancy tax faces pushback from developers

• 📅 Our events calendar is now fully live

• 🍗 KFC opens in Canmore with high-tech service and Canadian flair

🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸

We keep it short here - head to OUR NEW EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.

Mon, 14th July

18:30 🎬 Meet the Director: Bob's Your Elf - Canmore Miner's Union Hall
19:00 🧘 Yoga in the Park - Riverside Park
22:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Drake Inn

Tue, 15th July

18:00 🎲 Game Night - Tavern 1883
18:00 🍻 Talk: Spilling Brews with the Mayor - Canmore Brewing
19:00 🧘 Healing & Meditation - Creekside Villa
19:00 📚 Reading Rainbow Book Club - Canmore Public Library
19:00 🤓 Trivia Tuesday - Canmore Rose & Crown
19:30 🎶 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
19:30 🎸 Live Punk Music - artsPlace Canmore

Wed, 16th July

14:00 💻 Tech Tips & Tutoring - Canmore Public Library
18:00 🎶 Summer Live Music - Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn
18:00 🚴 Wednesday MTB Ride - Canmore Brewing
18:30 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE in the Park - Riverside Park
19:00 🎤 Open Mic Night at The Local - The Local
19:00 🎭 Theatre: Treasure Island - Stan Rogers Stage at Centennial Park
19:30 🎶 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
20:30 🤓 Trivia With Awale - Tavern 1883

Thu, 17th July

10:00 🧺 Canmore Mountain Market - Elevation Place
10:45 👶 Stroller Strides: Walk & Connect - Elevation Place
13:00 🎭 Theatre: The Wizard of Oz - Stan Rogers Stage at Centennial Park
18:00 🌲 Mindful Forest Walk - Mount Lady Macdonald Trail
19:00 🎤 Karaoke Thursdays - 1890 Smokehouse
19:00 🤓 Trivia Thursdays @ The Drake - The Drake
19:00 🎭 Theatre: Treasure Island - Stan Rogers Stage at Centennial Park
19:00 ♠️ Thursday Night Poker - Canmore Legion
19:30 🎶 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
19:30 🎸 Pierre Bensusan - artsPlace Canmore
21:00 🎶 Jam Night - Tavern 1883

Future Events

🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? OUR NEW EVENTS PAGE features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.

🍺 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-Thur; 15:00-18:00, Fri & Sat)
🍻 Sheepdog Brewing (13:00-15:00, Mon-Fri)
🥂 Stirling Dining Room and Lounge (Malcolm Hotel) (12:00-17:00, Daily)
🍕 Tank310 (14:00-17:00, Sun-Fri)
🍹 Tavern 1883 (14:00-16:00, Sun-Fri, Excl Hols)
🍔 The Bankhead Restaurant (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🍻 The Drake Pub (15:00-18:00, Sun-Fri)
🦞 The Drunken Lobster Oyster Bar (16:00-17:00, Wed-Sun)
🐾 The Grizzly Paw Brewing Co. (15:00-18:00, Mon-Fri)
🥃 The Mineshaft Tavern (14:00-18:00, Daily)
🍸 Wild Life Distillery (18:00-20:00, Mon-Fri)

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