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Event Calendar
JANUARY
CANMORE EAGLES HOCKEY GAMES
Dates: Go to www.canmoreeagles.com for full game schedule.
Location: Canmore Recreation Centre Arena
Canada loves ice hockey so why not come and watch some great local hockey that will have you on the edge of your seat!!
ANNUAL ICE MAGIC INTERNATIONAL ICE SCULPTURE COMPETITION
Date: January 25 - January 27, 2008
Location: At the lake in Lake Louise
Watch talented teams of ice sculptors from all over the world work their magic on 300 lbs of ice down at the lake at Lake Louise! If you can't make it during the actual competition, the works of art do last a while, if the weather cooperates!! 2008's Theme: Snow Queen, Ice Fairies and the Enchanted Forest!!
FOR MORE ICE MAGIC IN LAKE LOUISE...
ONE CARVER, ONE BLOCK, ONE HOUR COMPETITION
Date: Saturday, January 26, 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Location: Lake Louise Inn
If you'd like to try your hand at ice sculpting go down to the Lake Louise Inn, where teams of ten see if they can carve up a block into something grand in only one hour! Just want to watch? Enjoy some wine tasting and appetizers.
LITTLE CHIPPERS ICE CARVING
Date: Saturday, January 26, 11 am - 3 pm
Location: Samson Mall, Lake Louise Village
Bring the kids to the Little Chippers Enchanted Forest at Samson Mall in the Village and let them chip away for prizes! (Our daughter won last year with a very icy angel!! Saftey goggles and tools provided!) They will also get to see a dog sled up close and learn some interesting facts with the interpretive activities led by Parks Canada. Did I mention the hot chocolate and cookies?
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Date: Saturday, January 26, and Sunday January 27, 1 - 3 pm
Location: Baker Creek Chalets
Go for a winter picnic and live ice carving demonstration at the Baker Creek Chalets. The kids will get to slide down a snow slide and word has it that the first 100 children receive a stuffed bear! You can't beat that!
CANMORE SUNDAY CONCERTS
Dates: Sundays, January 20, February 3 & 17, March 2& 16, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Location: Creekside Hall, Canmore Seniors Center
Canmore
Admission: Donation
Interested in a very personal concert from some very talented international musicians from The Banff Centre’s residency program?
For information call: (403) 762-6100
Website: www.banffcentre.ca
ALBERTA WORLD CUP CROSS COUNTRY 2008
Date: January 22 - 26, 2008
Location: Canmore Nordic Centre
Canmore loves cross country skiing! Just ask Beckie Scott, Sara Renner and Chandra Crawford who were all winners at the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics! Come to North America's only World Cup race in 2008 and watch four cross country ski races (female and male in pursuit, sprint classic, free technique and sprint free) which are to be held at the newly renovated Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore.
THE 90th ANNUAL BANFF WINTER FESTIVAL
Dates: January 26 - February 4, 2008
Location: Banff
Join us in this 10-day celebration of winter! Albertans can enjoy a free night of night skiing at Banff's Mount Norquay! You won't want to miss the beautiful sounds of world-renowned violinist Phillipe Graffin. Family fun is also plentiful with such activities as cardboard sled racing, snowshoeing, an iron chef challenge, spelling bee to mention just a few!
FEBRUARY
CANMORE WINTER CARNIVAL
Dates: February 12-27, 2008
Location: Canmore
The winter carnival usually lasts 10 days and is a great time to celebrate life in the mountains with lots of mountain activities such as the Ice Sculpting Competition, Canmore Eagles AJHL hockey games, the Rocky Mountain Ski Marathon, the Alberta International Sled Dog Classic, concerts, art exhibits, skating and curling.
FAMILY DAY
Date: Alberta Holiday, February 18, 2008
Location: Banff
Family Day is the name of a statutory holiday in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is celebrated on the third Monday of February each year. Come to Banff and enjoy Family Day festivities.
THE ALBERTA INTERNATIONAL SLED DOG CANMORE CLASSIC
Date: Usually in February - THIS YEAR IT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Location: Canmore Nordic Centre
Now this is something you won't get to see very often! Watch dog teams sprint to victory at the Canmore Nordic Centre! Skijoring is also a possibility! There is free parking with free shuttle service from downtown Canmore. If you would like to volunteer at such a unique event, please visit the following website. More info: www.canmoresleddograces.com
BOW VALLEY CHORUS' VARIETY NIGHT
Date: TBA
Enjoy the musical performance at this annual fundraiser!
“GRAB A SLAB” Canmore Ice Carving Event
Dates: TBA
Location: TBA
This annual ice-carving event is for anyone who would like to give this unique craft a try. Please bring your own files, chisels and any other tools to show off your creativity. For information call: Chris Burr (403) 678-1878
KANANASKIS SKI MARATHON "Cookie Race"
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008
Location: Kananaskis
The Kananaskis Ski Marathon is a “loppet”, a cross-country ski race open to the public, emphasizing participation, personal challenge, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and fun. Compete and earn beverages, hot soup, and of course home-made cookies, hence “the Cookie Race”! More info: www.foothillsnordic.ca
KID'N MUTT RACES
Date:TBA
This is great family fun! If you just don't want to sit back and watch the races - remember to bring your own mutt!
For information call: David Booth (403) 678-3976
MARCH
QUILTERS ARTISTIC VISIONS SHOW
DATE: March 7-25
LOCATION: CAAG Gallery, Canmore Public Library Building, 950 – 8th Avenue
HEY all you quilters!! Come visit the Canmore Public Library Art Gallery as the Mountain Cabin Quilters host the 10th annual Quilters Artistic Visions Show. Get some inspiration from all of the original and beautiful designs. Attend the opening reception on Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.For more information contact Nicoli Pavey, Visions Show coordinator at (403) 678 1483
WHYTE MUSEUM OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Showing until March 31, 2008
Celebrate 100 years of Jasper! This is the last month to view "Secret No Longer: Mary Schaffer's Jasper, 1908 and 1911" , the exhibition presently at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff featuring hand-coloured lantern slides from an earlier time. Come and experience the beginnings of what we today call Jasper National Park through the eyes of mountain pioneer Mary Schaffer.
MAY
THE CANMORE CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
LOCATION: Canmore Collegiate High School
Enjoy some great family-time at this two-day event held on a Friday night and Saturday. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the clowns, magic shows, singing, storytellers, acrobatics, games, facepainting and kid crafts. Fun for the whole family - no matter what your age!
JUNE
artSPeak
CANMORE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
DATES: JUNE 13-15
LOCATION: Around Canmore
This annual festival is a celebration of the many and diverse artists of Canmore. Participate in the art workshops, go on an art walk or watch performing artists and artisans. The kids will love the street performers and you won't want ot miss the literary festival and film screenings from the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour.
Events include:
artWalk, artTour, artFair, artStreet, artWatch, Hanging Art, artSong, artZone, artLens and artStage! As you can see, there is something for everyone!
JULY
CANADA DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION
Date: July 1
Location: Centennial Park
Start celebrating Canada's Birthday with a pancake breakfast and a parade down Main Street. After you've gotten your picture taken with a Mountie, you can enjoy music, food and fun at Centennial Park, and to end your special day in the mountains, a beautiful dusk fireworks display at dusk.
CANMORE'S MINERS' DAY
Location: Main Street
Celebrate Canmore's mining history by honouring the mining families! This little parade takes place on the Saturday closest to Canmore's last day of mining which was July 13, 1979.
24 HOURS OF ADRENALINE - MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
Date: July 26, 2008
Location: Canmore Nordic Centre
24 Hours of Adrenalin is a greuling annual relay, where solo riders or teams of up to ten people compete to ride as many laps as they can in the 24-Hour time period. COme and witness or take part in the Canmore event of this North American mountain bike series.
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
BANFF MOUNTAIN FESTIVALS:
The 32 Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival
Oct 27 - Nov 4
and
The 14th Annual Banff Mountain Book Festival
Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2007
Come to the beautiful mountain town of Banff in Banff National Park and eat, drink and breathe THE MOUNTAINS!! Literally!! Stories of mountain life, mountain culture and mountain adventure come to life through films, books, stories and speakers. Let the stories of adventure and survival whisk you away and leave you inspired! For more information on the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals, visit www.banffmountainfestivals.ca
NOVEMBER
Christmas in the Rockies
Date: November 24, 2 pm - 7 pm
Location: Banff Ave, Banff
Start off the holiday season in the mountains and Santa! It is an afternoon for the whole family filled with crafts, activities, and games. Don't miss the gingerbread house decorating demonstration - you may just want to enter the competition which is open to the public! Finish off the day with the enchanting atmosphere of the Santa Claus Parade of Lights!
CP Rail Jam Street Party
Date: November 30, 4 pm - December 1, 7 pm
Location: Banff Ave
Watch as skiers and snowboarders show their stuff for prizes at the professional & amateur rail competition. Kids will love having their photo taken with Santa and making crafts and playing games. Take a stroll over to the Molson Beer Tent and the big screen movie screen! Grab a bite at the Local Food Fair and enjoy some live music! It's fun for the wholle family!!
DECEMBER
ARC'TERYX CANMORE INTERNATIONAL ICE CLIMBING FESTIVAL
Date: December 7 - 9, 2007
Location: Centennial Park
Come and watch some of the best ice climbers in the world! A huge hanging ice wall is created in Canmore just for you to try out this unique sport! Register for the clinics designed for beginners and those looking to improve their climbing skills. For more information go to www.canmoreiceclimbingfestival.com
CANMORE'S SKATE WITH SANTA
Date: December 12, 2007, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 7th Avenue Pond
Brought to you by RE/MAX Alpine Realty
Come to the 16th Annual Skate with Santa for a fun-filled evening for the whole family! Get your photo taken with Santa and warm up with some hot chocolate, hot dogs, pizza and cookies! You can even meet the Canmore Eagles - Canmore's very own hockey team! Support the Christmas Spirit Campaign and bring a food bank donation for your admission. See you there!
CANMORE'S PARTY ON THE POND
Date: December 31, 2007, 6 pm - 11:30 pm
Location: 10th Street Pond
Come out and skate under the stars and gaze up at the mountains as you celebrate the new year! This is a great tradition in Canmore and kids and adults alike just love it! There is always a fire, hot chocolate to warm you and there are even some fireworks at 9:45 pm so the kids don't have to wait till midnight! You won't want to miss the horse-drawn wagon rides - come and join us for some old-fashioned fun!
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