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🌟 What's On Canmore - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Jill Jones
May 15, 2025
Canmore - Let's Talk Food, Fire, and Wildlife
From award-winning dining to big moves in the backcountry, this week's headlines show just how much is happening in and around Canmore.
Canmore's änkôr has soared to #23 on the list of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants - and locals are rightly proud. If you haven't booked a table in a while, now might be the time.
Over in Banff, Parks Canada has carried out a controlled burn at Wigmore Meadows, part of a broader effort to restore natural grassland habitat and support species like elk, bison, and bears.
And in provincial news, Alberta's wildlife responder program has drawn attention - but not a single grizzly has been removed under the controversial policy.
This weekend is stacked with activities, from open mics to markets to DJ nights. Check out the full lineup below!
🛶 From Canmore: Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Experience Visit Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with 2 hours of free time at each to hike, canoe, or relax. Includes round-trip transport, park fees, and a bonus scenic stop. Find Out More
🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰
🚍 Roam Transit remains the local favourite for Bow Valley travel
With year-round service every 30–60 minutes and mountain views the whole way, Route 3 gets you from downtown Canmore to Banff for just $6. More
🍽️ änkôr Canmore makes Canada’s top 25 restaurants list
From #76 last year to #23 in 2025, the änkôr team celebrated their leap up Canada’s 100 Best list with joy and gratitude. More
🍻 Sheepdog Brewing invites you to Banff's best patio perch
Catch the sun, sip craft beers, and people-watch from Sheepdog's taproom just off Main Street - open daily until 10 pm. More
🍴 Modern Indian dining is thriving in Canmore
Creative cocktails, locally sourced ingredients, and updated classics are redefining what Indian food means in the mountains. More
🔥 Parks Canada burns 65 hectares in Banff backcountry to restore habitat
Crews ignited a prescribed burn at Wigmore Meadows to help native grasslands recover, benefiting elk, bears, bison, and other wildlife. More
🚌 Roam Route 12 returns with free rides to Canmore hot spots
The seasonal bus to Quarry Lake, the Nordic Centre, and Grassi Lakes relaunches this weekend - now with added stops at the hospital and Palliser. More
🚴 Canmore Food Bike Tour Cycle through Canmore on a 4-hour foodie adventure featuring chef-curated dishes and VIP experiences at three local stops. Find Out More
🐻 No grizzlies killed under Alberta's wildlife responder program - yet
A year into Alberta's controversial policy allowing select residents to kill "problem" grizzlies, not a single bear has been harvested under the system. More
🇨🇦 Canada hires U.S. publicists despite earlier travel boycott plea
Months after Trudeau urged Canadians to avoid Florida and buy local, the federal tourism board is turning to American firms to lure visitors north. More
💰 Town of Canmore declared 'financially healthy' by auditors
With strong reserves, no red flags, and better-than-budgeted revenue, Canmore’s 2024 audit shows a solid position heading into future infrastructure projects. More
🏡 Canmore's Vital Homes info session set for June 11
Thinking of buying a Vital home? Join a live online session to learn how Canmore Community Housing can help you take the next step. More
Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue
🚁 Canmore/Kananaskis: 30-Minute Heli Tour of Minnewanka Lake and Banff
Experience a 30-minute scenic helicopter tour with breathtaking views of Lake Minnewanka, Mount Yamnuska, & the valleys of North Kananaskis. Find Out More
🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸
We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.
Fri, 16th May
17:00 🧘 Summer Retreat 2025 - Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore
19:00 🎱 Friday Night Bingo - Canmore Legion, Canmore
19:00 🎸 Live Music: May Contain Alcohol - Mineshaft Tavern, Canmore
19:00 🎤 artsPlace Open Mic Night - artsPlace, Canmore
20:30 🎶 kuzzɅɹ Live DJ @ Tavern - Tavern 1883, Canmore
21:00 🎵 Tyler Wood - Live Music Night - The Rose & Crown, Canmore
22:00 🎸 Friday Live Band on Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore
Sat, 17th May
09:00 🍫 Saturday Morning Chocolate Tasting - Le Chocolatier, Canmore
10:00 🛍️ Mountain Made Artisan Market & Live Music - Canmore Civic Centre, Canmore
10:55 🎭 Salome by Strauss - Met Opera HD Screening - artsPlace, Canmore
12:00 ✍️ Steve Kelly Book Signing - Cafe Books, Canmore
13:15 🥃 Saturday Distillery Tour - Wild Life Distillery, Canmore
14:30 🎶 Doug Robb - Live Music Afternoon Set - Canmore Hotel, Canmore
19:00 🎶 Doug Robb - Live Music Evening Set - Canmore Hotel, Canmore
19:00 🎬 Film Night: Banff Centre World Tour: NIGHT II - artsPlace, Canmore
21:00 🎵 Andrew - Live Music Session - The Rose & Crown, Canmore
22:00 🎸 Saturday Live Band on Stage - The Drake Inn, Canmore
22:00 🎧 May Long Party: Local Sauce DJ Night - Tavern 1883, Canmore
Sun, 18th May
All Day 🌱 Seed Exchange - Canmore Public Library, Canmore
10:00 🎨 Family Sunday artsPlay - Free Family Workshop - artsPlace, Canmore
13:00 🪘 Drum Making Workshop - 102 Boulder Crescent, Canmore
13:00 🚲 Bike Index Registration Event - Protective Services Building, Canmore
14:30 🎶 Live Music: Doug Robb - Canmore Hotel, Canmore
19:00 🎶 Live Music: Doug Robb - Canmore Hotel, Canmore
19:00 🗣️ Two-Spirit Pride Panel - artsPlace, Canmore
20:00 🎵 Music Bingo - Tavern 1883, Canmore
20:15 🧘 Spring Yoga - Young Adult Class - The Yoga Lounge, Canmore
21:00 🎧 DJ Dre - Live DJ Set - The Rose & Crown, Canmore
22:00 🎧 DJ KELP Live Set - Farewell Party - 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!
🛶 Canmore: Bow River Scenic Float Tour Enjoy a calm and picturesque float along the Bow River in Canmore, ideal for all ages and perfect for soaking in the mountain scenery. Find Out More
🍺 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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