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 Dates: January 23: 8:00am – 10:00pm, January 24: 8:00am – 10:00pm, January 25: 8:00am – 2:00pm 2009 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!! 2009's Theme: Rhythm Of Nature Within The Canadian Rockies!! The International Ice Carving Competition Awards Ceremony takes place in the Alpine Room of the Fairmont Chateau lake Louise and is open to the public. FOR MORE ICE MAGIC IN LAKE LOUISE... LITTLE CHIPPERS ICE CARVING ICE CARVING DEMO CANMORE SUNDAY CONCERTS - CHAMBER MUSIC Dates: January 18, February 1 and 15March 1 and 15, 2:30 p.m. Location: Creekside Hall, Canmore Seniors Center THE 92th ANNUAL BANFF WINTER FESTIVAL Dates: January 22 - 30, 2009 Location: Banff Join us in this 9-day celebration of winter! You won't want to miss the Annual Mountain Madness Relay to be held on Friday, Jan. 30 where teams of five race from the top of Mount Norquay all the way to Banff's Central Park. Family fun is also plentiful with such activities as cardboard sled racing, snowshoeing, an iron chef challenge, spelling bee to mention just a few! For a detailed schedule of events go to: http://www.banff.ca/activities-events/event-calendar.htm FEBRUARY CANMORE WINTER CARNIVAL Dates: January 23 - February 1, 2009 Location: Canmore The winter carnival usually lasts 10 days every year 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, concerts, art exhibits, skating and curling. FAMILY DAY Date: Alberta Holiday, February 16, 2009 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 - IT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2009! 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: January 25, 2009 Location: Civic Centre Plaza, Canmore 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 on two blocks of ice. The entry fee is $20 and the registration deadline is January 19th. For more information call: 403 678-1878 or e-mail: specialevents@canmore.ca KANANASKIS SKI MARATHON "Cookie Race" Date: Saturday, February 28, 2008 Location: Kananaskis, Alberta 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”! Go to www.foothillsnordic.ca for more information. KID'N MUTT RACES Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009 Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Policeman Creek Pond (10 Street and 7 Avenue) This is great family fun! If you just don't want to sit back and watch the races - remember to bring your own mutt! You can register in advance by calling 403-678-1878 or you can register on the Pond at 1:00 pm on the day of the race! There is a $5 registration fee. 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 artSPeakCANMORE 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 33 Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival and The 14th Annual Banff Mountain Book Festival November 1 - 9, 2008 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.banffcentre.ca/MountainCulture/festivals/2008/ 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! Disclaimer:We will use reasonable efforts to include accurate, complete and up-to-date information on our Events Calendar, but Rocky Mountain Tour Guide can give no guarantees or representations as to its accuracy, completeness or frequency that it is updated.
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