Canada Day Plans? Grizzly Paw Party & Road Reopens

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

Planning to be in town for Canada Day? This week’s newsletter covers key info: road detours, visitor tips, and how to make the most of July 1 without getting caught in the chaos.

Also this week – the Grizzly Paw Brewery’s postponed community party is now set for Sunday, with food, live music, face painting, and more.

Plus, the Bow Valley Parkway is now fully open to vehicles again, following the end of its seasonal cycling-only period.

Scroll down for everything that’s on in and around Canmore this week.

📅 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 📰

🚗 Bow Valley Parkway Reopens to Vehicles After Seasonal Closure
The popular 17 km section between Fireside and Johnston Canyon is now open to cars again after its spring car-free cycling season wrapped on June 25. More

🍁 Not From Canada? Here’s What You Need to Know About Canada Day in Banff and Canmore
From pancake breakfasts and parades to Indigenous performances and a no-fireworks twist, July 1 in the Rockies is full of festive fun with a local flair. More

🎶 Sunset Festival Returns to Banff Gondola
Catch nightly live music and mountain views from 6 to 9:30 p.m. starting June 27 - all included with your ticket. Book your tickets

🍺 Grizzly Paw Brewery Party Rescheduled for Sunday!
Free hot dogs, live music, brewery tours, trivia, face painting, and more are all happening this weekend on Old Canmore Road. More

🚌 Expect Transit Changes on Canada Day
Parade detours will affect all Roam Transit routes in Banff and Canmore on July 1 - plan ahead. Read on

🍁 Volunteer for Canada Day Fun in Canmore
Be at the heart of the July 1 celebration by joining a volunteer team that makes the festivities unforgettable. More

❄️ Summer Snow Stuns the Rockies
Banff Sunshine Village and ski resorts across the West got an unexpected snowy blast on the first day of summer. See details

🚵 Canmore Cyclists Push for World-Class Mountain Bike Races
Riders and organizers are calling for more elite competitions after a successful UCI event at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Full story

🎨 Three Canmore Artists Win 2025 Lamphouse Bursaries
A singer, a graffiti artist, and a dancer each received funding to take their creative careers to the next level. Read more

🌍 Free Info Session for Foreign Workers in the Bow Valley
Get expert answers on Canadian work permits, PR pathways, and local services in a Zoom Q&A on July 3. 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, 27th June
15:00 🍽️ Castle Food Experience - Banff Springs Hotel - Banff
17:30 🛶 Evening Paddle Board & Hike - Barrier Lake Day Use - Canmore
18:00 🎶 LIVE Music x WLD Hour with Jean Bilodeau - Wild Life Distillery - Canmore
19:00 🎲 Friday Bingo - Canmore Legion
19:00 🎸 Live Music: Just John - Mineshaft Tavern
19:00 🎤 Open Mic Night - artsPlace Canmore
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Tyler Wood - Tavern 1883
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Gabe Morris - Rose & Crown
22:00 🎶 Music: Live On Stage - The Drake Inn
TBA 🎨 Indigenous Peoples Day: FREE Creative Kits - artsPlace Canmore

Sat, 28th June
10:00 🏓 Adult Drop-In Pickleball - Canmore Recreation Centre
13:00 🧗 WIBIT - Inflatable Obstacle Course - Elevation Place
13:15 🥃 Distillery Tour - Wild Life Distillery
15:00 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
15:00 🎸 Free Live Music - Liam Daisley - Canmore Brewing Company
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
20:00 💃 Salsa Socials - artsPlace Canmore
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Tyler Wood - Tavern 1883
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Jamie Allanach - Rose & Crown
22:00 🎶 Music: Live On Stage - The Drake Inn

Sun, 29th June
08:30 🥾 Mt Bourgeau Guided Hike - Coast Canmore Hotel
15:00 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
15:00 🧹 Trail Clean-Up - Elevation Place
18:00 🎸 Live Music: Christian Hudson - Rose & Crown
20:00 🎲 Music Bingo with Sam - 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)
🍔 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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