Flood Warnings, Final Meals, and a Golf Day Like No Other

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

This week marks a heartfelt farewell to Craig's Way Station, a Canmore icon since 1983. Locals are lining up for one last meal before it closes for good on June 22.

While we say goodbye, Canmore also braces for a major storm, with heavy rain and wet snow forecast for the region. It's a good week to stay informed and be prepared.

And in true mountain spirit, a little rain won't stop the fun - Ungolfed is returning with its signature mix of mischief, cocktails, and putting chaos this September.

📅 And exciting news! 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!

Scroll down for events, happy hours, and more local news.

🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

🏌️‍♂️ Ungolfed returns with a twist on the traditional golf day
Expect drinks, laughs and unconventional fun at this one-of-a-kind event at Canmore Golf & Curling Club on September 25. Full story

🌧️ Heavy rain and wet snow forecast for Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis
A major storm is set to hit the region with up to 200 mm of rain and even snow in the high passes - find out what’s being done to prepare. More

🥪 Craig’s Way Station to close after over 40 years in Canmore
A beloved local diner serving Canmore since 1983 will shut its doors on June 22, leaving behind decades of community memories. Read more

🪨 "We would have gotten hit" - Canmore couple escapes fatal Banff rockfall
Tire-sized boulders gave just enough warning for two hikers to dodge a deadly landslide that claimed two lives. Full story

🐻 Bear warning issued for Kananaskis Campground’s after tent break-in
A black bear damaged an empty tent in a nearby campground, prompting a warning for campers to secure all food and attractants. Read more

🎶 Wild Life Distillery’s live music and happy hour series returns
Back for the summer, WLD Hour combines cocktails, good vibes and live music every Friday starting June 27. See details

🔥 Canmore lifts fire ban after welcome rainfall.
Campfires are once again allowed after recent rain lowered the wildfire risk across the region, but officials urge continued caution. More

🥾 5 Easy Hikes In Canmore The Whole Family Will Love
From riverside strolls to forest trails and mountain views, these five accessible Canmore hikes prove that adventure doesn't have to be difficult. More

👮 G7 security praised after zero arrests and major wildlife response
The RCMP-led team behind the G7 summit safety thanked locals and partners for a seamless operation that included bear encounters, air restrictions, and peaceful protests. Full story

🧖‍♀️ New luxury wellness hotel unveiled for Canmore’s Spring Creek
The Alexander Spa Hotel is set to open in 2027, offering 44 suites, geothermal-powered spa facilities, and over 100 new jobs in Alberta’s growing wellness tourism sector. More

🚗 Canmore council proposes no cuts to downtown public parking
Despite local debate, councillors aim to maintain current street and lot availability while advancing multi-modal transport plans. More

🚧 Construction to impact the Canmore Nordic Centre Day Lodge access
Roof and sidewalk work is scheduled to begin on June 30, with equipment and crews active throughout the summer. Expect limited access to parts of the lodge. Read more

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• 🗺️ Free Access to Banff National Park Starts This Week

• 📅 Our events calendar is now fully live

• 🍻 Summer Brings Changes to Canmore's Happy Hours

🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸

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

Mon, 23rd June
19:00 🐦 Bird Walk: Earth Talks - Canmore Public Library
19:00 🧘 Yoga in the Park - Riverside Park - Canmore
22:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Drake Inn - Canmore
N/A 🎨 Indigenous Peoples Day: FREE Creative Kits - artsPlace Canmore

Tue, 24th June
18:00 🎲 Game Night - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
18:00 🐻 Wildsmart Training - Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley - Canmore
18:30 📚 Books 'N Banter Book Club - Canmore Public Library
19:00 🧘 Healing & Meditation - Creekside Villa - Canmore
19:00 ❓ Trivia Tuesday - Canmore Rose & Crown
19:30 🎬 Movie: Becoming Led Zeppelin - artsPlace Canmore
N/A 🎨 Indigenous Peoples Day: FREE Creative Kits - artsPlace Canmore

Wed, 25th June
14:00 💻 Tech Tips & Tutoring - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
18:00 🚵 Wednesday MTB Ride - Canmore Brewing - Canmore
19:00 🎤 Open Mic Night at The Local - The Local - Canmore
19:00 🧠 Talk: Livability in Contested Spaces - artsPlace Canmore
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore
20:30 ❓ Trivia With Awale - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
21:00 🎸 Jam/open Mic Night - Canmore Rose & Crown
N/A 🎨 Indigenous Peoples Day: FREE Creative Kits - artsPlace Canmore

Thu, 26th June
10:00 🛍️ Canmore Mountain Market - Elevation Place - Canmore
10:45 👶 Stroller Strides: Walk & Connect - Elevation Place - Canmore
11:00 💘 Heartstrings: Speed Dating - Lady MacDonald Inn - Canmore
17:00 🍻 CSA Happy Hour Meet Up - Seniors Centre - Canmore
19:00 🎤 Karaoke Thursdays - 1890 Smokehouse - Canmore
19:00 ❓ Trivia Thursdays - The Drake - Canmore
19:00 ♠️ Thursday Night Poker - Canmore Legion - Canmore
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore
21:30 🎶 Live Music: The Hip Experience - The Drake - Canmore
N/A 🎨 Indigenous Peoples Day: FREE Creative Kits - artsPlace 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, Mon-Fri)
🎶 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)

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