🛑 Bears, Barricades & Big Plans: What’s REALLY Happening in Canmore?

Hey Canmore! Here's What’s Happening This Week!
It’s one of those weeks where Canmore is in the headlines for all the wild reasons. First up: a mother bear and her cub tore through a tent near Lake Minnewanka, sparking campground closures and safety warnings. If you're heading outdoors, don't skip the bear safety tips.

Meanwhile, global leaders are making their mark with the G7 finance summit causing roadblocks, trail closures, and a heavier-than-usual security presence throughout the Bow Valley. It's a good week to stay patient and plan ahead.

On a more visionary note, there's buzz around a proposed downtown conference centre that could boost midweek tourism and create new opportunities for local business.

There's still plenty to see and do - check out the full lineup of live music, local events, and happy hour deals below!

🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

🐾 Black Bears Tear Tent Near Lake Minnewanka - Campgrounds Closed
A mother bear and cub shredded an empty tent, prompting closures and a heightened warning along the popular trail. Full story

🐻 Recent Bear Incidents Prompt Safety Reminder for Park Visitors
With multiple bear encounters reported near Lake Minnewanka, officials urge hikers and campers to brush up on bear safety basics before hitting the trails.

🏨 Push for a Downtown Canmore Conference Centre Gathers Steam
Local leaders say a central venue could bring much-needed year-round tourism and midweek business to town. See details

🎭 Arts and Culture at Heart of Canmore's Downtown Plan
Residents are rallying behind a bold vision to make creativity and heritage central to the town's future. Read more

🌍 May 22 Update - G7 in Canmore: What Locals and Visitors Need to Know
As part of our regular updates, the G7 finance summit continues to impact daily life in Banff with road checks, trail access limits, and event-related disruptions around town - patience and flexibility are a must this week. Read more

🪵 Anxiety and Action as Banff & Canmore Prepare for Wildfire Season
From chainsaws to community fire plans, locals are scrambling to avoid becoming the next Jasper. Read more

🧒 Canmore Museum Camps Open for Summer
Kids can explore nature, science, and history in Canmore's hands-on summer day camps. More

🇨🇦 Campers Say "No Thanks" to the U.S. This Year
Trump tariffs and 51st state talk are fueling a patriotic camping boom across Canada. Full story

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• 🛑 G7 Summit - Get ready for roadblocks, motorcades, & media tents

• 🍳 Craig's Way Station secures extension & stays open for breakfast fans

• 🐾 Bear safety tips for hiking in Canmore

🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸

We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.

Fri, 23rd May

ALL DAY 🏃 Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
09:00 🍫 Rare Cacao: A Chocolate Tasting Experience - Le Chocolatier, Canmore
16:00 🛍️ Grand Garage Sale - St Michael's Anglican Church, Canmore
18:00 🎶 Live Music: Merival, Kue Varo & Jolene Marie - Eclipse Coffee Roasters, Canmore
19:00 🎉 Friday Night Bingo - Canmore Legion, Canmore
19:00 🎸 Live Music: Rumble Seat Rival - Mineshaft Tavern, Canmore
19:30 😂 Friday Night Comedy: Pete Zedlacher - artsPlace Canmore, Canmore
21:00 🎵 Jonny Rocketman's Atomic Tango - Canmore Hotel, Canmore
TBA 🎤 Live Music: Gabe Morris Live - The Rose & Crown, Canmore
22:00 🎸 Friday Live Band on Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore

Sat, 24th May

ALL DAY 🏃 Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
07:00 🏃 Girls Run - REAL Role Models (21+) - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
09:00 🛍️ Grand Garage Sale - St Michael’s Anglican Church, Canmore
09:00 🍫 Rare Cacao: A Chocolate Tasting Experience - Le Chocolatier, Canmore
10:00 🏓 Adult Drop-In Pickleball - Canmore Recreation Centre, Canmore
13:15 🍸 Saturday Distillery Tour - Wildlife Distillery, Canmore
14:00 ☕ AeroPress Competitor Entry - Eclipse Coffee Roasters, Canmore
18:00 🧗 Queer and Trans Climb - Canmore Climbing Gym, Canmore
19:30 🎶 Amy Nelson - artsPlace Canmore, Canmore
21:00 🎵 Jonny Rocketman's Atomic Tango - Canmore Hotel, Canmore
TBA 🎤 Jamie Allanach Live - The Rose & Crown, Canmore
22:00 🎸 Saturday Live Band on Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore

Sun, 25th May

ALL DAY 🏃 Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
07:00 🏃 Girls Run - REAL Role Models (21+) - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
10:00 🎨 Family Sunday artsPlay - artsPlace Canmore, Canmore
10:00 🧘 Yoga for Athletes (CAMBA Members Only) - Rock Cycle & Studio
13:00 ✏️ Adventure Sketching Workshop - artsPlace Canmore, Canmore
18:00 🎸 Tyler Wood Live - The Local, Canmore
20:00 🎵 Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883
22:00 🎧 DJ Sets: Industry Sundays - Canmore

Future Events

🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our events page has a growing list of future happenings, 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 Brewing Co (19:00-21:00, Mon/Wed/Thu; 18:00-20:00, Sun)
🍕 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)
🍷 Stirling Dining Room and Lounge (Malcolm Hotel) (12:00-17:00, Daily)
🍕 Tank310 (14:00-17:00, Sun-Fri)
🍺 Tavern 1883 (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🍻 The Drake Pub (14:00-19:00, 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)
🍹 Where the Buffalo Roam (14:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
🍸 Wild Life Distillery (18:00-20:00, Mon-Fri)

👋 That’s All For Now 🎬

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