Around Town

There is so much to do and experience in Canmore’s vibrant COMMUNITY!

Looking for a tasty mountain treat? There are over 30 restaurants, cafes and pubs in Canmore. Including rustic-chic dining at the Crazy Weed Kitchen, elevated fine dining at the Sensory. The best cocktails are served at Where the Buffalo Roam or 4296 serving pop culture cuisine. Local craft beer tasting at the The Grizzly Paw Pub and Canmore Brewing Company as well new on the street is Raw Distillery located at Blake Canmore.

If you need a little pick-me-up be sure to checkout or local roaster Eclipse Coffee Roasters their lattes are divine. Some of the local hot-spots to grab a quick lunch are Bella Crusta where there is a sandwich for everyone, or Mountain Juice Cafe for a fresh-pressed juice and a healthy wrap or falafel pita. Yum, Yum.

For both locals and visitors Canmore’s famous Rocky Mountain Soap Company and Café Books are shopping gems. The latest clothing and footwear fashions are waiting here on Main Street for you. Like Shoes t’boot, carrying all the latest footwear fashions or the hip and trendy Indigo Bay. Around town there are well-loved options too – Trend’s Fashion and Switching Gear. The Sugar Pine Company is renowned for it’s excellent quilting fabrics and crafting materials. The bike and sports shops have all the latest toys to keep you rolling on your big adventures. Be sure to check out Rebound Cycle the year-round adventure centre.

Want to fit in a workout book a private pilates session at Four Peaks Pilates, or drop in to a Yoga Class at the Yoga Lounge. After your workout stroll down to Spring Creek and make an appointment at Skin RNI Clinic and Massage. You will love it.

The galleries in Canmore are a must, stop into Fallen leaf Art Gallery where they carry over 50 top Canadian Artists, as well as local artists. The Carter Ryan Gallery, home of Jason Carter, his sculptures are a work of art.

If you are looking for art and entertainment, ArtsPlace, the historic Canmore Miner’s Union Hall and the many local galleries host events of all kinds, all year round – movie nights, art classes, live performances, markets, art shows and the local Pine Tree Players theatre company.

Canmore is home to several fantastic festivals – the Canmore Folk Festival, Highland Games, UnCorked & the Canmore Winter Carnival, just to name a few.

Other fun mountain activities include walking along the beautiful Bow River or Policeman’s Creek boardwalk, XC skiing at the Canmore Nordic Centre, climbing on the indoor wall at Elevation Place, visiting the Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre, rafting down the Bow River or a magical winter skate on the 7th Avenue Pond.

Go ahead, find your magic in the mountains.