👻 Mother’s Day, Ghost Stories, and Golf? Only in Canmore This Week!🏔️

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

From Mother's Day treats to spine-tingling tales, Canmore is keeping things lively this week. If you're after heartfelt brunches, creative workshops, or a lakeside picnic, you’ll find the perfect way to celebrate Mom. Or, if you'd rather lean into Canmore’s spookier side, don’t miss the deep dive into local ghost stories - haunted hotels, vanished miners, and a girl in white with an icy stare...

Golf fans, you're in for a golden moment too. With early-season conditions looking strong, now’s the time to squeeze in that twilight round or sign up for the Rotary Classic.

Complete event listings and good vibes below👇

🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

🌷 Celebrate Mom your way in Canmore this Mother's Day
Whether you're sipping $5 mimosas at a cozy brunch spot, dancing it out at a heart-led b. class, or soaking up the mountain views over a Quarry Lake picnic, Canmore is serving up a beautiful mix of fun, food, and connection to honour the amazing women in our lives. More

🚍 Roam Transit rolls out summer service upgrades
New routes, extended service hours, and a faster Route 5T stop are coming to Canmore starting May 16. More

👻 Ghosts of Canmore reveal the town’s eerie, emotional side
From a drowned girl who haunts the Rec Centre to party-loving phantoms and journalist-led investigations into the paranormal, Canmore’s ghost stories are as rich and haunting as its mining past. More

🏙️ Heated debate over Canmore's downtown future
A packed public hearing revealed strong opinions on parking, housing, and a proposed year-round pedestrian zone. More

🚗 Locals know: golf season is about more than tee times
Early mornings and golden-hour evenings on Canmore’s courses offer the best light, fewer crowds, and a perfect excuse to linger over a post-round drink. More

🎯 Tee off for a cause at Canmore's Rotary Golf Classic
Join a fun-filled day of golf, prizes, and community impact while supporting local projects on June 18. More

🐻 Learn to live safely with bears at this free online session
On May 21, Parks Canada and the Town of Banff will host a virtual workshop on bear safety and behaviour. More

🍻 Sheepdog Brewing of Canmore toasts a heartfelt Banff welcome.
Locals showed up in droves to support the taproom's emotional and unforgettable grand opening. More

🔥 Canmore issues fire advisory amid hot, dry conditions
With no rain in sight, officials urge caution as the wildfire danger climbs across the Bow Valley and beyond. More

🎨 artsPlace earns Bronze for workplace inclusion
Canmore's arts hub has been recognized as a Workplace Inclusion Champion by the Bow Valley Inclusion Partnership. More

🎯 Highland Games seek volunteers for iconic Canmore weekend
This beloved event is powered entirely by volunteers - join the clan and help out on August 30 or 31. More

💧 Rain barrel sale returns to Canmore May 11
Pick up an $80 rain barrel from the Biosphere Institute this Sunday in front of Canadian Tire - while supplies last. More

⛷️ Mt. Norquay early bird pass sale now live
Save up to 40% on season passes before June 2 and lock in the best deal for the upcoming winter. More

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• Canmore: 45-Minute Continental Divide Heli Tour

• Bear activity surges one month after The Boss's return

• Canmore Mountain Market returns this May

🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸

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

Fri, 9th May

N/A ⛳ Golf Season Starts - Silvertip Resort, Canmore
07:00 🧘 Finding Balance Yoga Retreat - Canmore Opera House, Canmore
16:00 🔧 Canmore Share and Repair Fair - Elevation Place, Canmore
17:00 🌕 May Full Moon Swap: Trade Your Goods - Canmore Public Library, Canmore
17:00 🎤 ESLC Conference 2025 - Malcolm Hotel, Canmore
19:00 🎱 Friday Night Bingo - Canmore Legion, Canmore
19:00 🎶 Live Folk Music: Gord March & Mark Eckerle - Mineshaft Tavern, Canmore
19:00 🧗 Spring Scramble Comp! - Canmore Climbing, Canmore
19:30 🎻 Live Music: Under the Rocks – Bluegrass Quartet - artsPlace, Canmore
20:00 🎵 Live Music: Friday Live with Garrett Barbuto - Canmore Rose & Crown, Canmore
20:00 🎤 Dean Lewis - Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary
21:00 🎧 Live Dance Music: DJ KUZZNK - Tavern 1883, Canmore
22:00 🎸 Friday Live on Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore

Sat, 10th May

07:30 🏃‍♀️ Course Equinox Run 2025 - Three Sisters Neighbourhood, Canmore
10:00 🎬 Sonic 3 – Family Film (FREE) - artsPlace, Canmore
10:00 ♻️ Monthly Full Moon Swap: Community Swap - Canmore Public Library
10:30 💃 Dance Class: Mothers’ Day Dance Party - The b.class, Canmore
11:00 🧁 Mother’s Day Lunch Market - 709 7th Street, Canmore
13:00 🚒 Wildfire and Emergency Preparedness Day - Canmore Fire Station
13:15 🥃 Saturday Distillery Tour - Wildlife Distillery, Canmore
19:30 🎻 Live Classical Music: ChamberFest West Showcase - artsPlace, Canmore
20:00 🎵 Saturday Live with Mike Burns - Canmore Rose & Crown, Canmore
21:00 🎶 Live Music: WYMAN Live - Tavern 1883, Canmore
22:00 🎸 Saturday Live on Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore

Sun, 11th May

09:00 💧 The Great Rain Barrel Sale - Canadian Tire, Canmore
10:00 🎨 Family Sunday artsPlay - artsPlace, Canmore
10:00 🎬 French Movie: Toupie et Binou, le Film - artsPlace, Canmore
15:00 🧤 Trail Clean-up - Elevation Place, Canmore
19:00 🎶 Live Music: Reuben & The Dark + Bullhorn Singers - Communitea Cafe, Canmore
20:00 🎵 Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883, 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.

🍺 Blake Brewhouse & Distillery (14:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
🍕 Bridgette Bar (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🎯 Cangolf (20:00-close, Thurs-Sun)
🍺 Canmore Brewing Co (Fri: 16:00-19:00, Mon/Wed/Thu: 19:00-21:00, Sun: 18:00-20:00)
🍕 Crazyweed Kitchen (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🍷 Fergus & Bix (14:30-17:30 & 21:00-close, Daily)
🍺 First Call Tavern (15:00-18:00, Mon-Fri & 15:00-17:00 Sat-Sun)
🍽️ Kain Tayo (15:00-17:00, Daily)
🍷 Murrieta's (14:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
🍺 Rhythm & Howl (16:00-18:00, Sun-Thu; 15:00-18:00, Fri & Sat)
🍻 Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub (14:00-18:00, Mon-Fri)
🍷 Stirling Dining Room and Lounge (Malcolm Hotel) (12:00-17:00, Daily)
🍕 Stoney's Grill at Silvertip Resort (14:00-18:00, 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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