February 2012

The Knuckle Basher is a grass roots style winter climbing festival featuring clinics, demo gear, evening presentations, and an indoor Mixed Master Competition The festival has events occurring in both Calgary and Canmore and the climbing happens throughout the Bow Valley and local environs.
For info: 403 461-9218 or info@knucklebasher.com
www.knucklebasher.com
 

The Canmore Winter Carnival is back for another year with 10 days of free celebrations and events. The carnival will include the International Biathlon Union Cup Races, Xterra Triathlon and Chandra Crawford’s Fast and Female. Ski and dog sled race events will take place on a snow covered Main Street and the public are also invited to bring their cross country skis to enjoy the set ski track on Main Street. Street hockey, ice carving, log sawing, and snow sculpting events will all take place in downtown Canmore throughout the carnival.
 

March 2012

This Cross-Country Skiing Event organized by the Rocky Mountain Racers Ski Club usually takes place at the Mt. Shark Racing Trails in Kananaskis Country. For more information, visit http://www.rmracers.ca/

May

This 2 days event is a celebration of our children. It’s an opportunity to set the kids free and unleash your inner child for two days of fun, laughter and merriment. High-flying Acrobats, Mesmerizing Magicians, Astounding Jugglers, Wide-eyed Laughter, Music, Theatre, Storytelling, Crafts, Stilt-walking, Dancing, Face Painting, Clowning.
Website:  http://www.canmorechildrensfestival.com/

May

Run & Walk Event for all ages and fitness levels! The Rocky Mountain Soap Company Women’s Run / Walk began in 2008 to bring women of all running levels together for a safe, fun, and inclusive event. Highlights include a healthy post-race reception, well-being stations along the course, a non-competitive atmosphere, and great swag.
Website:  http://www.rmswomensrun.com/

June

This exciting annual weekend festival celebrates Canmore’s artistic spirit by featuring performing artists and artisans, an art walk, a literary festival, film screening, and street performers. Presented by the Canadian Mountain Arts Foundation, artsPeak offers festival guests a wonderful and inspiring array of venues and activities to see and experience and most artsPeak venues and presentations are Free to the Public!
Website:  http://www.artspeakcanmore.com/

One thing you can count on is Canada Day in Canmore. Our festivities celebrate the special joy of being Canadian. Locals line up early for the pancake breakfast that starts at 7:30 AM. Main Street is jammed with people who come from all over southern Alberta to view the parade. Truly spending our national day in beautiful Canmore is a pleasure that should not be missed.

July

Olympic Distance: Swim 1500m – Bike 40km – Run 10km
Sprint Distance: Swim 500m – Bike 20km – Run 5km
Offering a first class event staged in a pristine lake framed by the spectacular Rocky Mountains. The bike course is set along the incredibly scenic Three Sister’s Parkway leading competitors to the Canmore Nordic Centre for a paved forest lined run with an Olympic stadium finish. Presenting a race course that will most certainly take your breath away. “In the world of triathlon it simply does not get any more spectacular than this” Tony Smith – Race Director.
Website: http://www.active.com/triathlon/canmore-ab/canmore-triathlon-and-duathlon-festival-2012 

24 Hours of Adrenalin is the fastest growing mountain bike event series in North America, and it comes to Canmore as a spectacular annual event. The sporting part of 24 Hours of Adrenaline revolves around a massive relay, where solo riders or teams of up to ten people compete to ride as many laps as possible in a 24-Hour time frame.
Website: http://www.24hoursofadrenalin.com/

Join us at the Annual Canmore Folk Music Festival in Centennial Park featuring three days and three stages of folk/roots, blues and world beat from national and international performers. The alcohol-free event includes a global artisan village, food vendor area and family area, as well as a number of free off-site activities. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit at www.canmorefolkfestival.com