Popcorn, Folk Tunes & a Tourism Boom: What’s Going On in Canmore?

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Hey Canmore! Here's What’s Happening This Week!
Festival season is here, and the energy around town is building! The legendary Canmore Folk Festival kicks off this Friday night with a free community concert at Centennial Park - come early, bring a blanket, and soak in the sounds of summer.

But that’s not all: Canmore Museum's Movie in the Gardens is screening The Goonies next Thursday - yes, THAT 1985 classic - under the stars with popcorn and nostalgia to spare.

And in even bigger news, Canada's tourism industry is about to hit a record-breaking $251 billion in 2025. We’ve got all the local angles on that below, plus your guide to happy hours, DJ nights, and where to catch live music all weekend long. 👇

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🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

🎶 Canmore Folk Festival opens with free community concert
Kick off festival weekend at Centennial Park this Friday at 6:30 pm with live music, good vibes, and a call to bring a donation for the food bank. More

🍻 Sunset Citra hits the taps at Sheepdog Brewing
Packed with grapefruit, orange zest, and tropical vibes, this smooth pale ale is now pouring in both Banff and Canmore. Read more

🏒 Canmore’s Luke Philp signs with Swedish club Farjestad BK
After battling injuries and a short NHL stint, the AHL vet is heading overseas for a fresh start in Sweden’s top league. Full story

🎵 Countdown to Canmore's major summer event: Folk Festival lands Aug 2-4
The Bow Valley's biggest musical weekend is almost here - featuring a headline set from Alberta's own Corb Lund. More

🐻 Bear warning issued for six Kananaskis campgrounds
Grizzly and black bear activity has triggered fresh alerts in Peter Lougheed Park, with one incident involving a damaged tent at Boulton Creek. Read more

🌿 Lucent Festival returns to the Star 6 Ranch this August
Celebrate connection, nature, and joy with yoga, music, art, bonfires and more from August 8 - 10 at this family-friendly wellness fest. Get tickets

📈 Canada's tourism market set to hit record $251B
The World Travel and Tourism Council predicts a historic economic impact in 2025 - but warns of slowing U.S. visitor numbers. More

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📽️ Watch The Goonies under the stars at Canmore Museum
The outdoor movie series kicks off with the ultimate '80s adventure film in the Heritage Gardens - popcorn, blankets, and good vibes included. More

🎨 Canmore artist's Yamnuska design featured on national beer can
Cecelia Leddy's colourful tribute to Mount Yamnuska is now wrapping limited-edition cans from Collective Arts across Canada. See details

🏨 Canmore short-term rentals may soon need business licences
The town is considering a major shift requiring licences for all visitor accommodations - public hearing set for September 2. Full story

🚆 Bucket list rail journey to link six mountain gems
Launching in summer 2026, the new "Passage to the Peaks" route will take travellers from Banff to Kamloops with stops at Jasper, Lake Louise, and more. See details

🗳️ Thinking of running in Canmore's fall municipal election?
New provincial rules mean candidates must file a "Notice of Intent to Run" before campaigning - here's what you need to know. Read more

🚧 Water levels drop at Rundle Forebay due to canal repairs
From July 28 to Sept 26, TransAlta is warning against recreational use of the Spray Reservoir during essential construction. Read more

🏘️ Canmore council updates affordable housing rules
The newly approved Vital Homes policy aims to give more flexibility to developers and CCH, with options like cash-in-lieu and clearer pricing models. Full story

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3. 📅 Our events calendar is now fully live

🎟️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, 1st August

14:00 🎬 - Galaxy Cinema - Canmore Public Library
16:00 🎶 - Canmore Folk Fest - Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
16:30 ✍️ - The Power of Co-Writing - artsPlace Canmore
18:00 🎸 - Live Music: Gabe Morris - Rose & Crown Canmore
19:00 🎱 - Friday Bingo - Canmore Legion
18:30 🎶 - Live Music: Festival Friday - Centennial Park
20:00 🍷 - Wines of the World - Unwind at 3Sisters
21:00 🎤 - Live Music: Wyman - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎶 - Live Music: Lifzgood Acoustic - Rose & Crown Canmore
22:00 🎸 - Live Music Night @ The Drake - The Drake Inn

Sat, 2nd August

10:00 🎶 - Canmore Folk Festival - Centennial Park
10:00 📖 - Songs & Stories of Canmore - Centennial Park
14:00 🧶 - Craft Meet: Interstellar Lounge - Canmore Public Library
15:00 🎸 - Live Music - Austin Live - Canmore Brewing
19:00 🎤 - Live Music: Grant Kanigan - Rose & Crown Canmore
22:00 🎧 - DJ Bunny Hops - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎧 - DJ Najee V Weekend Party - Rose & Crown Canmore
22:00 🎸 - Live Music Night @ The Drake - The Drake Inn

Sun, 3rd August

10:00 🎶 - Canmore Folk Festival - Centennial Park
10:00 📖 - Songs & Stories of Canmore - Centennial Park
13:30 ✍️ - Write On! Folk Festival - Canmore Miners' Union Hall
14:00 🧘 - Breath Workshop - WildHeart Canmore
16:00 🎤 - Live Music: Doug Robb - The Canmore Hotel
17:00 🎶 - Live Music: Tyler Wood - The Yard
17:45 🔔 - Sound Bath - Canmore Hot Yoga
18:00 🎸 - Live Music: Northern Quarter - Rose & Crown Canmore
20:00 🎱 - Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎧 - DJ Tenax - Rose & Crown Canmore

Mon, 4th August

10:00 🎶 - Canmore Folk Festival - Centennial Park
10:00 📖 - Songs & Stories of Canmore - Centennial Park
19:00 🎱 - Music Bingo - Rose & Crown
19:00 🧘 - Yoga in the Park - Riverside Park
22:00 🎤 - Karaoke Night - The Drake Inn

Tue, 5th August

18:00 🎲 - Game Night - Tavern 1883
18:00 💆 - Learn to Self-Massage - TBA
19:00 ❓ - Trivia Tuesday - Canmore Rose & Crown
19:00 🧘 - Healing & Meditation - Creekside Villa

Wed, 6th August

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 Canmore
20:30 ❓ - Trivia With Awale - Tavern 1883

Thu, 7th August

10:00 🧺 - Canmore Mountain Market - Elevation Place
10:45 👶 - Stroller Strides: Walk & Connect - Elevation Place
18:30 🎬 - Movie in the Gardens: The Goonies (1985) - NWMP Barracks
19:00 🎤 - Karaoke Thursdays - 1890 Smokehouse
19:00 🎬 - Packrack Film Festival - artsPlace Canmore
19:00 ♠️ - Thursday Night Poker - Canmore Legion
19:30 🎶 - Live Music: Honeybear - The Drake
20:00 🎸 - Live Music: Andrew Staygold - Rose & Crown Canmore

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🍺 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 (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)
🦞 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)

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