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🐾 Bears Vanish, Elk Charge, and the G7 Looms 🦌
🌟 What's On Canmore - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Jill Jones
May 29, 2025
Hey Canmore! Big Elk Energy, Vanishing Bears & BBQ Rides Await
So... the bears are ghosting us. Not a paw print in sight. Maybe they’ve peaced out until the G7 chaos clears? Meanwhile, the elk are not playing around. Calving season means it's time to steer clear unless you fancy getting charged.
But it's not all wildlife drama! Jam for Jasper brings the beats to Banff this weekend, and Valbella’s food truck is officially back in burger-flipping action. Add in cowboy BBQ tours and live music all over town, and you’ve got a wild (but tasty) week ahead.
Check the full lineup below - there’s a lot going on, and you won’t want to miss it.
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🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰
🌍 G7 Summit turns Bow Valley into a global spotlight
With trail closures, military flyovers, and a $240 million economic boost, the Banff and Canmore area braces for the largest domestic security op in Canadian history. Full story
🦌 It’s elk calving season- keep your distance.
Mother elk are fiercely protective right now, and Parks Canada warns: no selfies, no close-ups, no exceptions. More
🐾 Where Have All the Bears Gone?
It’s been unusually quiet on the bear front in Banff and Canmore this week - maybe they’ve headed for higher ground to avoid the incoming political traffic. While they're off the radar, we're revisiting some of the most legendary bear encounters from years past. Spoiler: pastries were involved. Read the full list of wild tales
🧾 Curious about staying in Canada longer? This free Zoom has answers!
Foreign workers in the Bow Valley can join a free online drop-in on June 5 to ask questions about residency, permits, and local services. More
🏨 Canmore Hotel’s French Count revealed as runaway rogue
A new deep dive into the history of Count Eugène de Raimbouville uncovers a tale of debt, liquor fines, and a quiet escape to New York. Read more
🎸 Jam for Jasper brings music and wildfire awareness to Banff
Digital Hobo and local experts will blend live sets with fire safety insights during this May 31 fundraiser at the Banff Springs. Get tickets
🌭 Valbella’s food truck fires up for summer lunch season
Stop by Thursdays and Fridays for gourmet sausages, bison burgers, and more - all made fresh on-site with local Alberta meats. See details
Ride into the Rockies
Ready to step into cowboy country? This family-friendly tour takes you on a scenic wagon ride along the Bow River to a BBQ spot tucked into the wilderness. Enjoy a grilled steak with all the fixings, plus sides, desserts, and drinks. With mountain views, cowboy stories, and the chance to roast marshmallows over an open fire. Giddy up! 🥩🔥
🗺️ Tour Highlights: 🛞 Riverside Wagon Ride • 🥩 BBQ Cookout • 🍪 Campfire Treats • ⛰️ Mountain Scenery • 🐎 Cowboy Guides
Book now and make it a meal to remember!!
🎉 Miner’s Day Parade returns to Canmore on July 12
Celebrate the town's coal-mining roots with a family parade, a fundraising lunch and a tribute to this year’s Lady of Honour, Trisha Zboya. More
🏘️ Exshaw housing plan sparks heated debate over density
Some see opportunity, while others see overdevelopment; locals are divided on doubling the number of units in the Mountain Gateway project. Read more
🚫 Don’t be THAT camper: Fire warning issued in Banff
Parks Canada urges visitors to use legal fire rings only after another wildfire scare linked to an illegal fire. Read more
🎧 Mountain FM’s Rob Murray announces his final sign-off
After decades on air, beloved Bow Valley broadcaster Rob Murray is hanging up the mic on June 27, and listeners are pouring in with tributes. Full story
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🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸
We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.
Fri, 30th May
19:00 🎻 Live Music: Rumble Seat Rival, Bradley Bischoff & Scott Duncan - Mineshaft Tavern, Canmore
20:00 🍷 Wine Tasting: Wines of the World #3 - Unwined at 3 Sisters, Canmore
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Tyler Wood - Tavern 1883, Canmore
22:00 🎶 Live Music: Friday Live On Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore
Sat, 31st May
07:00 🥏 Disc Golf: 25th Big Bear Classic (Day 1) - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
10:00 🏓 Adult Drop-In Pickleball - Canmore Recreation Centre, Canmore
10:00 💍 Jewellery Workshop: Cast Your Own Silver Ring - artsPlace Canmore, Canmore
10:00 🐾 Trail Awareness Event: Share the Trails! - Cougar Creek Parking Lot, Canmore
10:00 🏕️ Outdoor Gear Sale: New & Ex-Rental - Wilderness Equipment Rentals, Canmore
10:00 🧗 RMA Open House - Rocky Mountain Adaptive, Canmore
10:00 🧭 FWOC Orienteering Event - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
11:00 🏡 Green Building Open House 2025 - Various locations, Canmore & Harvie Heights
12:00 📚 Author Meet & Greet: Janice MacDonald - Café Books, Canmore
19:00 🎶 Live Music & Advocacy: Jam for Jasper - Banff Springs Hotel Conference Centre
20:00 🎤 Comedy Night: Dino Archie - artsPlace Canmore, Canmore
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Tyler Wood - Tavern 1883, Canmore
22:00 🎶 Saturday Live Band - The Drake Inn, Canmore
22:00 🎧 DJ Tenax: Saturday Sessions - Rose & Crown, Canmore
Sun, 1st Jun
07:00 🥏 Disc Golf: 25th Big Bear Classic (Day 2) - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
10:00 🎨 Family Sunday artsPlay (Free Program) - artsPlace Canmore, Canmore
11:30 🏋️ Workshop: Hip & Knee Longevity - CrossFit Canmore, Canmore
13:00 🌬️ Nūma Breathwork Journey - Canmore Hot Yoga, Canmore
14:00 🎶 Live Music: From Baroque to Rock - 1890 Smokehouse, Canmore
20:00 🎵 Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883, Canmore
Future Events
🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our events page features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.
📬 Community Classifieds 🏘️
🚴 Canmore Culinary Cycling Tour with Chef Tastings - A 4-hour food-focused bike tour with three chef-curated stops and behind-the-scenes experiences. Join the Ride 🍽️
🍬 Canmore History & Treats Walking Tour - Enjoy a 2-hour guided stroll with local stories, a sweet treat, and a refreshing drink. Starts at the Big Head. Learn More 🍭
🛶 VIP Bow River Float Tour in Canmore - Relax on a 1.5-hour scenic float through Canmore in a small group setting. Peaceful and intimate. Reserve Spot 🌲
🤠 Canmore Cowboys & Coal Miners Walking Tour - A 1.5-hour guided walk through Canmore’s past, with pioneer stories and a 3–5 km trail, small group. Join the Walk 🥾
⛏️ Lost Canmore Mining Towns Hike - Explore Canmore’s abandoned mining sites and wagon roads on a 3-hour guided hike. 5 km route with 240 metres. Start Exploring 🚶
🍺 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)
🍕 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 (15:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
🍷 Stirling Dining Room and Lounge (Malcolm Hotel) (12:00-17:00, Daily)
🍕 Tank310 (14:00-17:00, Sun-Fri)
🍺 Tavern 1883 (14:00-17:00, 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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