Plan Your Week In Canmore: Moraine Magic, Patio Pints, and a Full Weekend of Events

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

This is the kind of week that makes Canmore shine. Sunny days, buzzing patios, live music, and some of the most iconic scenery in the Rockies just a short ride away. If you’ve been thinking about booking a Moraine Lake visit, now’s a perfect time - you can catch a shuttle, take your coffee, and let that glacier-blue water do the rest.

Closer to home, our local breweries are in full swing. From hazy IPAs to gin-infused cocktails, Canmore’s patio game is strong - and this week’s Community Friday finale at Canmore Brewing is the perfect excuse to gather with friends, grab a pint, and soak up some live music.

There’s also art, salsa dancing, karaoke, family activities, and the return of the CCG Portal Scramble climbing comp. Whether you’re heading out for adventure or easing into a long weekend, the Bow Valley is ready for you.

Check out everything happening below and make the most of this beautiful week in the mountains.

🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

🍻 Canmore’s brewery patios are calling - which one will you sip first?
From bold IPAs at Sheepdog to citrusy ciders at Core Values and cocktails at Wild Life Distillery, Canmore’s craft scene is bursting with flavour and sunny patios perfect for a post-adventure wind-down. More

🎶 Community Friday finale rocks Canmore Brewing May 2
Live music, food trucks, and a triple-band lineup wrap up the season in style - don't miss it! More

🚴 Rundle Mountain Criterium returns to Canmore May 25
A full day of fast-paced downtown cycling races - from pro heats to the Little Critters dash. More

🧗 CCG Portal Scramble comp hits the wall with 40+ new boulders
Celebrate your winter training at Canmore Climbing Gym's friendly scramble-style comp on May 3 - only 40 spots available! More

👜 Italian-crafted cowgirl boots boutique opening in Spring Creek
Farmerette and the Calzolaio, a new handmade fashion boutique by designer Danika Dugan, opens May 1, bringing Italian leather craftsmanship and cowgirl flair to the Bow Valley. More

🥕 Bow Valley Food Alliance fights food insecurity through collaboration
From Mînî Thnî to Lake Louise, this non-profit connects partners to make fresh, fair food more accessible for everyone. More

🔥 Banff fire danger raised to HIGH by Parks Canada
Dry conditions have pushed the fire risk up - officials are urging caution and vigilance from locals and visitors alike. More

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

• Bow Valley Parkway Cycling Pilot Extended Five More Years

• Canmore and Banff Need a Miracle Storm to Save Mountain Snowpack

• Grassi Lakes Hike in Canmore

📢 Have You Been Lately? Moraine Lake's Still Got It 🏔️

There are places in the Rockies that stay with you long after you’ve left - and Moraine Lake is one of them. Just a short trip from Canmore, tucked into the Valley of the Ten Peaks, this glacier-fed lake is famous for its vivid turquoise colour and dramatic mountain backdrop. It’s the kind of view that feels almost too perfect to be real... until you’re standing right there.

With personal vehicle access now restricted, visiting takes a bit more planning than it used to. But the effort pays off tenfold. Whether you’re considering your first visit or just haven’t been in a while, it’s worth brushing up on what makes Moraine Lake so special and how things work these days. You’ll find some helpful local insight here and more details on travel options here if you're curious.

Living or staying in Canmore, we’re lucky to have world-class beauty like this practically in our backyard. If the timing feels right, carve out a morning, catch a shuttle, maybe take a coffee... and just take it all in. The stillness, the peaks, that unreal water - it never gets old.

🏘️ Featured Property 📃

🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸

Below is a full list of events. If you need more information or a direct link to the event/venue, visit our events page

Fri, 2nd May

17:00 🎶 Grande Finale @ Community Friday - Canmore Brewing Company, Canmore
Live music with Austin Live, Andrew Staygold, and The Brews.

18:30 🎨 Kids Paint Night: Make it for Mom - Crock A Doodle, Canmore
Kids create a Mother’s Day gift with games and pizza included.

19:00 🎉 Friday Night Bingo - Canmore Legion, Canmore
Weekly bingo session with food and seating available early.

19:30 🎷 Jazz & Blues: Ellen Doty - ArtsPlace, Canmore
Live performance from soulful jazz singer Ellen Doty.

20:00 🎤 Doug Taylor Live - The Rose, Canmore
Evening of acoustic and vocal music by Doug Taylor.

20:30 🎺 Dr. Z Duo Live - Tavern 1883, Canmore
Energetic trumpet and sax duo with a full band vibe.

21:00 🎸 LifzGood Acoustic - The Rose & Crown, Canmore
Acoustic covers from The Beatles to Coldplay.

Sat, 3rd May

♻️ 2025 Spring Bottle Drive - Bow Valley SPCA, Canmore Bottle Depots
Donate your bottles to support the Bow Valley SPCA.

09:00 🏃‍♂️ AB HUB Athlete By Design CANMORE Camp 2025 - Banff Canmore Speed Skating, Canmore
Dryland training camp for developing speed skating athletes.

11:30 🌿 Retreat in the Rockies - Canmore Opera House, Canmore
Wellness day with qi gong, drumming, sound baths, and more.

13:15 🥃 Saturday Distillery Tour - Wild Life Distillery, Canmore
Guided tour and cocktail tasting at the local distillery.

16:00 🎉 CCHS 20th Year Reunion (2005) - Iron Goat, Canmore
CCHS 2005 alumni reunion with food and drinks.

19:00 🎶 Charity Concert: The TrebleMakers - Canmore Brewing Company, Canmore
Fundraiser concert supporting the Canmore Hospital Foundation.

20:00 💃 Salsa Socials - ArtsPlace, Canmore
Latin dance class followed by a DJ social dance.

20:00 🎶 Grant Kanigan Live - The Rose, Canmore
Live music and great vibes with Grant Kanigan.

20:30 🎷 Dr. Z Duo Live - Tavern 1883, Canmore
Full band set with trumpet, sax, bass, guitar, and drums.

22:00 🎸 FP at The Drake - The Drake Inn, Canmore
Rock'n'Dance party with the FP Boyz.

Sun, 4th May

10:00 🎨 Family Sunday artsPlay - artsPlace, Canmore
Free family-friendly creative arts sessions.

12:00 🎉 Community Social - Silvertip Resort, Canmore
Live music, food, and kids' fun to celebrate the community.

18:30 🎶 Not the End of the World - Canmore Opera House, Canmore
Open mic and concert exploring climate themes and hope.

19:30 🎹 Roman Rabinovich plays The Goldberg Variations - artsPlace, Canmore
Award-winning pianist performs Bach’s iconic masterpiece.

20:00 🎵 Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883, Canmore
Play music bingo with friends in a fun pub setting.

20:00 🎶 Bow Valley Chorus presents Mozart & Schubert - The Pavilion, Silvertip Resort, Canmore
25th Anniversary concert with orchestra and soloists.

Here is the cleaned-up and standardized version of the event listing:

Starting May

Various Times 🐴 Bow Valley Equine Adaptive - New Participant Sessions 📍 Bow Valley Equine Adaptive (venue TBA)
Adaptive equine activities for all ages starting May 2025. More

Future Events

If you are looking for events and activities further in the future, we have a large selection on our events page events page.

🍺 Happy Hours & Food Specials 🍽️

Below are brief details of all the happy hours we could find in Banff. For more details, visit our dedicated Happy Hour Page.

🍺 Blake Brewhouse & Distillery (14:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
25% off all starters, dumplings, BLAKE beer, RTDs, and signature cocktails

🍕 Bridgette Bar (14:00-17:00, Daily)
50% off all beverages and pizzas

🎯 Cangolf (20:00-close, Thurs-Sun)
$5 house wine, pints, and highballs; $10 happy hour food menu; $40/hour simulator bookings

🍺 Canmore Brewing Co (Fri: 16:00-19:00, Mon/Wed/Thu: 19:00-21:00, Sun: 18:00-20:00)
$6 pints

🍕 Crazyweed Kitchen (14:00-17:00, Daily)
50% off doughs and drinks

🍷 Fergus & Bix (14:30-17:30 & 21:00-close, Daily)
Beer $5.50, Wine $6/$9, Prosecco $8, Caesars $7, Discounted appetizers

🍺 First Call Tavern (15:00-18:00, Mon-Fri & 15:00-17:00 Sat-Sun)
Deals include $5 First Call Lager, $1 off tap beers, $6 wine.

🍽️ Kain Tayo (15:00-17:00, Daily)
25% off all appetizers, $2 off beer & cider, 25% off wine by the glass

🍷 Murrieta's (14:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
Food & drinks specials

🍺 Rhythm & Howl (16:00-18:00, Sun-Thu; 15:00-18:00, Fri & Sat)
Enjoy drinks starting at $6; discounts on selected food items

🍻 Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub (14:00-18:00, Mon-Fri)
20oz Pints $7, Domestic Bottles $5.25, Highballs $5.25, Wine $6

🍷 Stirling Dining Room and Lounge (Malcolm Hotel) (12:00-17:00, Daily)
25% off all beverages; select dishes for $13

🍕 Stoney's Grill at Silvertip Resort (14:00-18:00, Daily)
1/2 price pizzas (Four Cheese, Lady Mac, Neapolitan, Silvertip Forno); $7 beer, wine, or highballs

🍕 Tank310 (14:00-17:00, Sun-Fri)
Pizzas & a pint are $25, and a 16oz draught is $6

🍺 Tavern 1883 (14:00-17:00, Daily)
40% off all food and drink

🍻 The Drake Pub (14:00-19:00, Sun-Fri)
$5 selected beers, highballs, and wine

🦞 The Drunken Lobster Oyster Bar (16:00-17:00, Wed-Sun)
$2 oysters; fish tacos (3 for $16); mussels ($18); mini lobster roll & chips ($16); 40% off wine, beer, cocktails, and highballs; $4 Screech shots

🍺 The Grizzly Paw Brewing Co. (15:00-18:00, Mon-Fri)
$6 pints, $15 Pork Belly, Tacos, Poutine, or Fungi Feast Flatbread

🍸 The Mineshaft Tavern (14:00-18:00, Daily)
Selected drinks $6

🍹 Where the Buffalo Roam (14:00-17:00, Mon-Fri)
$10 feature cocktails; 20% off selected items

🍸 Wild Life Distillery (18:00-20:00, Mon-Fri)
$8 cocktails and $5 canned cocktails

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