🎉 Kicking Off: Your Canmore Event Guide! 🏔️

Welcome to the very first edition of What’s On Canmore! 🎉 Whether you're a local, a visitor, or just dreaming of the mountains, this newsletter is your go-to guide for everything happening in Canmore. From live music and festivals to outdoor adventures and dining specials, we’ve got you covered.

📅 Upcoming events
🍻 Where to eat & drink
🎭 Entertainment & nightlife
🏔️ Outdoor activities

Check out what’s on this week and make the most of your time in Canmore! ⬇️

🔥 From festivals to quiz nights and epic outdoor activities – here’s what’s happening!

📅 Friday, 14 February – 17:00–20:00
♟️ Chess Night at the Canmore Library 📍 Canmore Public Library
Drop in for an evening of chess with players of all skill levels. Chess sets available, but bringing your own is encouraged. More info

📅 Friday, 14 February – 18:30–20:00
🎨 Kids Paint Night - Valentine's Day 📍 Crock A Doodle, Canmore
A fun pottery painting session for kids aged 5-11, including games and pizza dinner. Registration required. More info

📅 Friday, 14 February – 19:00–22:00
🎱 Friday Night Bingo at the Canmore Legion 📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 Three Sisters, Canmore
Enjoy an evening of bingo, great food, and a lively atmosphere. Arrive early for the best seats! More info

📅 Saturday, 15 February – 08:30–11:30
💃 The b. class® with Tara (Birthday Special!) 📍 The b. class, 830 – 8th Street, Canmore
Celebrate Tara’s birthday with an energizing dance fitness class featuring her favorite songs. Sign up in advance! More info

📅 Saturday, 15 February – 09:00–17:00
🚶‍♂️ Field Leader Hike + Winter Course 📍 Kananaskis Outdoor Leadership Academy, Canmore
Get certified with the Outdoor Council of Canada in this two-day hiking and winter leadership course. More info

📅 Saturday, 15 February – 19:30–23:59
🔥 HeARTburn 2025 ❤️🔥 📍 artsPlace, Canmore
A one-of-a-kind dance and Valentine’s event with a vibrant art exhibition, mind-bending visuals, and a stacked music lineup. Costumes encouraged! More info

📅 Saturday, 15 February – 20:00–23:00
🎭 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience 📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 Three Sisters, Canmore
The ultimate anti-Valentine’s event! Audience participation encouraged—prop packs available for purchase. Mature content, 18+ only. More info

📅 Sunday, 16 February – 20:00–22:00
🎶 Music Bingo with Sam 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Join in for a fun night of music-themed bingo with friends. More info

🎸 Concerts, DJ sets, live bands, and all the best places to let loose!

📅 Friday, 14 February – 17:00–19:00
🎶 Sue Chick Denton @ Community Fridays 📍 Canmore Brewing
Experience the evocative lyrics and soothing voice of Sue Chick Denton during Community Fridays. Enjoy live music, a warm atmosphere, and happy hour specials. More info

📅 Friday, 14 February – 18:00–20:00
🎶 Wood & Wire – Live Folk & Bluegrass 📍 Sheepdog Brewing, Canmore
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with folk and bluegrass tunes in a cozy brewery setting. Pups are welcome on the main floor! More info

📅 Friday, 14 February – 21:00–23:59
🎶 BARFLYZ @ Tavern 1883 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Enjoy a night of lively music and great company. More info

📅 Friday, 14 February – 21:00–00:00
🎶 Live Music with LifzGood Acoustic 📍 Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub, Canmore
Doug Taylor plays all the songs you love, from The Beatles to Coldplay, in a relaxed pub setting. More info

📅 Friday, 14 February – 21:30–23:00
🎤 Annual Valentine’s Show with Michael Bernard Fitzgerald 📍 Communitea Café, Canmore
Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bernard Fitzgerald brings heartfelt lyrics and folk-acoustic storytelling to an intimate Valentine’s performance. More info

📅 Friday, 14 February – 22:00–00:00
🎶 Matt Beatty Live 📍 The Drake Pub, Canmore
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a high-energy live performance at The Drake Public House. More info

📅 Saturday, 15 February – 21:00–23:59
🎶 BARFLYZ @ Tavern 1883 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Enjoy a high-energy night of live music in a cozy pub setting. More info

📅 Saturday, 15 February – 21:00–00:00
🎶 Greg Doucette Live at The Canmore Rose & Crown 📍 Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub, Canmore
Enjoy a night of fantastic music, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere. More info

📅 Saturday, 15 February – 22:00–00:00
🎶 Matt Beatty Live 📍 The Drake Pub, Canmore
Matt Beatty brings a night of high-energy live music. More info

📅 Sunday, 16 February – 19:30–22:30
🎶 Folk & Roots: Moulettes 📍 artsPlace, Canmore
Critically acclaimed English band Moulettes brings a unique blend of indie, folk, and classical music, featuring string instruments, harmony vocals, and dynamic orchestration. More info

📅 Sunday, 16 February – 22:00–23:59
🎶 DJ Tenax Live at The Canmore Rose & Crown 📍 Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub, Canmore
Enjoy a night of music with local DJ Tenax, playing all your favourites. Don't forget your dancing shoes! More info

Dreaming of a mountain home? Check out this week’s real estate open houses!

Looking for a new home in Canmore? Check out these stunning properties with upcoming open houses. Don’t miss the chance to see them in person!

🏡 1117 14th Street, Canmore
💰 $4,200,000
🛏️ 2+2 Bedrooms | 🛁 3 Bathrooms | 📏 2173 Sq. Ft.
📅 Next Open House: February 15
🔗 View Listing & Details

🏡 B, 288 Three Sisters Drive, Canmore
💰 $2,996,700
🛏️ 2+2 Bedrooms | 🛁 5 Bathrooms | 📏 2999 Sq. Ft.
📅 Next Open House: February 15
🔗 View Listing & Details

🏡 251B Three Sisters Drive, Canmore
💰 $2,370,000
🛏️ 3+1 Bedrooms | 🛁 4 Bathrooms | 📏 2981 Sq. Ft.
📅 Next Open House: February 15
🔗 View Listing & Details

🔎 Looking for more open houses in Canmore?
Check out all upcoming open houses here: Click for Full List

🍻 Tasty bites, craft brews, and where to find the best happy hour deals in Canmore!

Happy Hours

🍺 Bridgette Bar – 50% off all beverages and pizzas | 2–5 PM, daily website
🍺 Canmore Brewing Company – $6 pints | 4–7 PM, Fri; 7–9 PM, Mon, Wed, Thu; 6–8 PM, Sun website
🍺 Crazyweed Kitchen – 50% off doughs and drinks | 2–5 PM, daily website
🍺 Fergus & Bix – House beers $5.50, House wine (6oz/9oz) $6/$9, Prosecco (5oz) $8, Caesars $7, Discounted appetizers | 2:30–5:30 PM, Daily website
🍺 Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub – Domestic draught beer (20oz pint) $7.00, domestic bottles $5.25, highballs $5.25, wine $6.00 | 2–6 PM, Mon–Fri website
🍺 Tavern 1883 – 40% off all food and drink | 2–5 PM, daily website
🍺 The Drake Pub – $5.00 selected beers, highballs, wine; 50% off selected appetizers | 2–7 PM, Sun–Fri website
🍺 The Grizzly Paw Brewing Co. – $6 Pints, $15 Pork Belly, Tacos, Poutine, or Fungi Feast Flatbread | 3–6 PM, Mon–Fri website
🍺 The Mineshaft Tavern – Selected Drinks $6 | 2–6 PM website
🍺 Tank310 – Pizza & a Pint $25, 16oz Draught $6 | 2–5 PM, Sun–Fri website

Weekend Food Specials

🍽️ The Mineshaft Tavern – Fish & Chips Friday: $12 fish & chips website

🍽️ 1890 Smokehouse – $25 Beer Bucket, 5 Bottles of Canadian/Kokanee website

🚀 Plan ahead for major festivals and seasonal celebrations!

📅 Monday, 17 March – Sunday, 23 March
⛷️ Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre
Canada’s top cross-country skiers compete in this prestigious national 7-day event, bringing elite athletes from across the country. More info

📅 Saturday, 2 August – Monday, 4 August
🎶 Canmore Folk Music Festival 📍 Canmore
Alberta's longest-running folk music festival, featuring over 30 acts across multiple stages, including workshop stages and a kids’ activity area. More info

📅 Saturday, 30 August – Sunday, 31 August
🎭 Canmore Highland Games 📍 Centennial Park, Canmore
A celebration of Celtic culture with highland dance competitions, piping and drumming, heavy sports, tug of war, sheepdog demonstrations, Celtic market, clan village, British car & motorcycle show, Scotch tasting, traditional food and beverages, and more. More info

Canmore is full of exciting things to do year-round, and we’re here to keep you updated on the latest events, activities, and insider tips. If you have an event coming up, we’d love to hear about it!

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We’ll be back soon with more to keep you in the loop. Until then, get out there and enjoy everything Canmore has to offer! 🌲✨

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