Canmore, by virtue of its inspirational mountain setting and the astonishing diversity of its residents, is a community rich with culture. The Town of Canmore commits to providing leadership in the support and development of arts and culture in our community. This leadership is expressed through funding a wide range of cultural initiatives and community celebrations, all of which support the development of community spirit and identity.

The Town’s Cultural Policy was approved by Council in 1993. The goal was to ensure that the planning of Culture and the provision of cultural facilities was done in a manner that provides both quality and consistency of services to meet the Cultural needs of the residents of the community. The policy was designed to serve the artists and audiences from the very young to the very old from the first time explorer to the professional.

In 1996, the Canmore Community Art Programme was established. It provides a means of commissioning new works by Canmore artists for the dual purpose of VIP gift presentation by Town officials and acquiring a body of public art for the beautification of public places and for Canmore citizens’ appreciation. As well as the benefits to the community, the selection process enhances the profile of a local artist. The Community Art Program selects an artist and a medium every second year. In September 2002, the Town of Canmore received the Province’s Innovation Award of Community Excellence for the Community Art Programme.

News & Publications

Cultural Directory

Mountain Arts Foundation

 Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration video - by Michael Grant

   Canmore Lantern Festival 2009 video - by Michael Grant

  Canmore Lantern Festival and 1988 Olympic Anniversary video 2008 - by Martin Lenes and Michael Grant

Our Courses, Programs, Events & Celebrations

Every October, the town of Canmore celebrates the migration of the golden eagle through the Canadian Rockies with the Festival of Eagles. Join serious birdwatchers and amateur bird lovers in the autumn celebration of the ancient migration of the golden eagle. Share in the spirit of the eagle, take part in guided eagle-viewing hikes, or listen as interpreters explain the ancient phenomenon of these birds of prey. Take time to see the featured evening speaker - always a sell-out event.
Every Fall during the Festival of Eagles, the Town of Canmore offers workshops such as “Wild Bird Sketching/ Painting”, “Making Tracks”, and “Finding Fossils”. Check back in the Fall to see what workshops will be offered at the 2009 Festival of Eagles.

Events Calendar
Community Celebrations

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Office Location for Arts & Culture
Canmore Civic Centre
902 – 7th Ave
Canmore T1W 3K1
Monday – Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed noon-1pm)
Program Assistant: Heather Dougan
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Telephone 403 678 1878
Fax 403 609 8271

Service Sites
Arts & Culture have many different locations within the Town of Canmore. Please see our schedule of Events and Community Celebrations

Our Staff