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Bears, Backups, and Big News from Be A Pro Canmore
🌟 What's On Canmore - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Jill Jones
July 03, 2025
Hey Canmore! Big Moves and Wild Warnings This Week 🐾
This week's got it all: hometown hockey news, wildlife alerts, and a heap of community happenings. First up, Noah Philp is skating back to the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, all while staying active with youth players here in Canmore. Out in the wild, cougars and bears are keeping hikers on high alert - so stay safe if you're hitting the trails!
Planning to travel? Expect delays on Highway 1, especially during peak weekend hours. But there's plenty of fun close to home too - from BBQs and theatre in the park to live music and kid-friendly camps.
Scroll down for everything coming up!
📅 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!
🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰
🏒 From coaching to the NHL: Noah Philp returns to the Oilers
Philp, currently mentoring youth at Be A Pro Canmore, is skating back into action after signing a two-way deal with Edmonton. More
🐾 Cougar warnings are still active for Ole Buck and Gunnery Mountain
Alberta Parks advises caution in Kananaskis, as cougar warnings remain in effect for the Ole Buck Mountain and Gunnery Mountain trails. More
🍔 Join Canmore's Food and Friends BBQ this Sunday
Head to St. Michael's Church on July 7 for a community barbecue hosted by Canmore Food and Friends - everyone is welcome! More
🚗 Expect delays on Highway 1 during peak weekends.
A Canada Day backup near the Hwy 22 turn-off reminds travellers to plan for heavy traffic between the mountains and Calgary. More
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🐻 Bear warning issued for Grassi Lakes Trail System
Visitors are advised to be bear aware and carry bear spray after a recent sighting in the heavily used Grassi Lakes area. Read more
🎭 Theatre in the park returns with Wizard of Oz and Treasure Island
Catch classic tales under the stars at the Canmore Summer Theatre Festival, running July 9-20 in Centennial Park. Full story
🎒 Canmore Museum's day camp lets kids explore Bow Valley's wild side
Museum Explorers Camp blends fossil digs, artifact crafting, and local nature studies in a fun, hands-on week for kids aged 6-10. See details
🧗 Now hiring: climbing desk and instructor roles with the Town of Canmore
Join a dynamic climbing team this summer with casual and instructor positions now open at Elevation Place. Read more
🐟 Fishing ban in place at Cascade Creek to protect rare trout
Parks Canada has closed Cascade Creek to anglers to safeguard a newly reintroduced population of threatened westslope cutthroat trout. See details
🚐 Mountain Park Transportation seeks local drivers in Banff & Canmore
Looking for a flexible, outdoor-oriented job? MPT is hiring drivers for scenic routes between the Rockies and Calgary Airport. More
🏘 Canmore to host hearing on affordable housing policy update
Changes to Canmore's Vital Homes Policy aim to clarify guidelines and boost collaboration between developers and housing advocates. Read more
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🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸
We keep it short here - head to OUR NEW EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.
Fri, 4th July
09:00 🍫 - A Chocolate Tasting Experience - Le Chocolatier, Canmore
12:00 🧗 - Climb for a Toonie - Canmore Climbing Gym, Canmore
14:00 🎬 - Galaxy Cinema - Canmore Public Library, Canmore
15:00 🍽️ - Castle Food Experience - Banff Springs Hotel, Banff
18:00 🌅 - Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola - Banff
19:00 🎲 - Friday Bingo - Canmore Legion, Canmore
19:30 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre, Canmore
22:00 🎧 - Music: Live On Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore
Sat, 5th July
09:00 🍫 - A Chocolate Tasting Experience - Le Chocolatier, Canmore
10:00 🪐 - Fun SaturnDay - Canmore Public Library, Canmore
12:00 ✍️ - Book Signing: Jermey Kroeker - Cafe Books, Canmore
13:15 🥃 - Distillery Tour - Wild Life Distillery, Canmore
14:00 🎵 - Live Music: Mari Rosehill - The Drake Inn, Canmore
14:00 ✂️ - Craft Meet: Interstellar Lounge - Canmore Public Library, Canmore
15:00 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre, Canmore
15:00 🎶 - Live Music: Carly MacKerras - Canmore Brewing Company, Canmore
17:30 🎼 - Night of Music - Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Canmore
18:00 🌅 - Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola - Banff
18:00 🎵 - Live Music: REWD - The Yard, Canmore
19:30 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre, Canmore
22:00 🎧 - Music: Live On Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore
Sun, 6th July
17:00 🎶 - Live Music: Tyler Wood - The Yard, Canmore
18:00 🌅 - Banff Gondola Sunset Event - Banff Gondola - Banff
19:00 🎤 - Devin Cuddy Band - Live - Canmore Brewing Company, Canmore
19:30 🎭 - Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre, Canmore
20:00 🎲 - Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883, Canmore
22:00 🎧 - DJ Sets: Industry Sundays - Rose & Crown, Canmore
TBA 🎨 - Come Paint Alberta - Listen Studios, Canmore
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)
🍔 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)
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
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