February 10 - 20, 2012

Winter Carnival, a celebration of the season and a popular community event in Canmore. This year, the Town of Canmore has partnered with the Best of Canmore, Canmore Downtown Business Association and the Canmore Nordic Centre to expand this exciting community event and to welcome participants of the 2012 International Biathlon Union Cup races being held at the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Photo by Craig Douce	Photo by Pam Doyle	Photo by Craig Douce

TOWN OF CANMORE EVENTS:

For more details and to register for events, contact Heather May at 403.678.1878 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Winter Carnival Opening Event: Athlete's Parade and Welcoming ceremony
Friday February 10
5:00pm
Location: Begins at Friendship Park, moves down Main Street and concludes at the Canmore Civic Centre Plaza.
www.canmorenordic.com

Kid 'n' Mutt Races
With Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours
Saturday February 11
10:00am – 12:00pm Preliminary Races
2:00pm – 4:00pm Finals/ Media Challenge/ Mayor's Challenge
Location: Snow Track on Main Street
Check in: In front of the Canmore Hotel at 9:00am
Advance Registration Required!
Register at: Canmore Civic Centre - Community Enrichment office (902-7th Ave)
Registration Fee: $5 CASH per person (limited space)
Awards to follow on the Canmore Civic Centre Plaza
Real Dog Sleds, Real Sled Dogs. Harness your dreams!
www.snowyowltours.com

Log Sawing Competition
Saturday February 11
4:00pm
Location: Canmore Civic Centre Plaza
Advance Registration Required!
Register at: The Last Call or by calling Heather May at 403.678.1878 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Registration Fee: $5 per person
Show your strength and speed with traditional Log Sawing.

Ice Carving Competition
Saturday February 11
8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Canmore Civic Centre Plaza
For information, please call 403.678.1878
The Civic Centre Plaza will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland! Blocks of ice will be provided for carving.

Snow Sculpting
Sunday February 12
8:30am- 4:00pm
Location: Lot beside Bow Valley Credit Union on Main Street
Advance Registration Required!
Register at: Call 403.678.1878 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
A new event this year, take part in turning handfuls of snow into works of art!

Exposure Outdoor Photography Screening
Friday February 10
7:00pm
Location: Lot beside Bow Valley Credit Union on Main Street
Exposure 2012, in partnership with the Town of Canmore, will feature a night of projected imagery by community members. Hot Chocolate & Bonfires to keep you warm!
www.exposurephotofestival.com

Bonhomme Carnival
Sunday February 19
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Canmore 10th Street Pond
Skating, Ice Castle, Maple Syrup Snow Taffy and Traditional Waffles.

For more information or to register for these Town of Canmore events, please call Heather May on 403 678 1878 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Complementary Ski Equipment provided by Trails Sports during most Public Use Times

February 10 - 20
Exposure Photography Festival
The Edge Gallery
All day

Friday, February 10
IBU CUP # 6 - OFFICIAL TRAINING (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Official Training Women 9:00 - 11:30
Official Training Men - 12:30-15:00

Bow Valley Justice Film Festival
Canmore Collegiate High School Theatre
Films start at 7:00 pm

8:00 - 9:00 Morning Rush Hour - An early morning commute!
Don't run to the gym this morning, strap on your skis and be the first to take a turn on the fresh and track set snow on Main Street. Bring your own equipment and commute to work!

9:00 Winter Carnival Information Open - Visit Tourism Canmore/Kananaskis - 7th Ave
The place for all event information.

9:00 - 11:30 School Programming
Lawrence Grassi Middle School and Canmore Nordic Ski Club will "Attack the Track" its students. They will participate in fun races, snowshoeing and much more.

12:00 - 1:30 Public Use Time
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the use of the track

1:00 – 2:30 School Programming
Exshaw School grade 7/8 classes will Cross Country Ski on Main Street

1:30 - 2:30 School Programming
Elizabeth Rummel School will be holding class on the track with four Grade 4 classes.

2:30 - 4:00 Public Use Time with free equipment provided by Trail Sports.

3:00 - 6:00 Biathlon Alberta Demonstration Trailer on site - a hands-on opportunity to test your skills.

4:00 - 5:00 "Track Attack" - Presented by the Canmore Nordic Ski Club
Jackrabbits and Biathlon Bears fun races.

5:00 - 5:45 Athletes Parade and Welcoming Ceremonies - Hosted by the Town of Canmore
Athletes will parade down Main Street to the Civic Centre where Welcoming Ceremonies will be held.

7:00 pm Exposure Outdoor Photography Screening
Vacant lot beside Bow Valley Credit Union
Exposure 2012, in partnership with the Town of Canmore, will feature a night of projected imagery by community members. Hot Chocolate & Bonfires to keep you warm!

6:00 - 9:00 Public Use Time with free equipment provided by Trail Sports.

Saturday, February 11

IBU CUP # 6 - SPRINT RACES (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Women 10:00
Men - 13:30

Bow Valley Justice Film Festival
Canmore Collegiate High School Theatre
Films start at 12:30 pm

8:30 - 4:00 Ice Carving Competition - Civic Centre Plaza - Hosted by the Town of Canmore

9:00 Winter Carnival Information Open - Visit Tourism Canmore/Kananaskis - 7th Ave
The place for all event information.

2:00 - 5:00 Public Use Time - ½Track - with free equipment provided by Trail Sports

10:00 - 5:00 Biathlon Alberta Demonstration Trailer on site - a hands-on opportunity to test your skills.

10:00 - 12:00 Kid N' Mutt - Preliminary Races - ½Track - Hosted by the Town of Canmore

11:00 - 2:00 Road Hockey Events - 7th Ave / Civic Centre Plaza - In support of KidSport.
All players are welcome to come and play some pick-up road hockey

12:00 – 2:00 Meet the Dog Squad
Visit with Bow Valley SPCA dogs, learn about Canada's no cage, no-kill shelter here in Canmore and how to become involved in the Open Paws Program.

2:00 - 4:00 Kid N' Mutt - Final Races, Mayor's & Media Challenges – ½ Track
Hosted by the Town of Canmore

2:00 - 5:00 Public Use Time with free equipment provided by Trail Sports – ½ Track.

4:00 - 5:00 Log Sawing Competition - Civic Centre Plaza - Hosted by the Town of Canmore

4:00 - 5:00 Para-Nordic "Try-it" opportunity - ½ track
See innovation at work with new equipment for Para-Nordic Skiing. Presented by Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre, Cross Country Canada, Cross Country Alberta and Trailsports.

4:30 - 5:00 Awards Presentation - Kid N' Mutt Races, Log Sawing. Ice Carving - Civic Centre

5:00 - 5:30 Para-Nordic "Adaptive Challenge Race" - ½ track - Presented by Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre

5:30 - 7:00 Fast & Female "Ski A Mile In Her Skirt" - Civic Centre Plaza & Full Track

7:00 - 9:00 Public Use Time with free equipment provided by Trail Sports

7:30 - 10:30 Live on 7th Concert - Romi Mayes - Canmore Miners Union Hall

Sunday, February 12

IBU CUP # 6 - SPRINT RACES (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Men - 10:00
Women - 13:30

8:30 – 4:00 Snow Sculpting Event
Beside Bow Valley Credit Union
A new event this year, take part in turning handfuls of snow into works of art!

9:00 - 11:00 Winter Carnival Information Open - Visit Tourism Canmore/Kananaskis - 7th Ave
The place for all event information.

9:00 - 1:30 Public Use Time with free equipment provided by Trail Sports

10:00 - 2:00 Biathlon Alberta Demonstration Trailer on site - a hands-on opportunity to test your skills.

11:00 - 1:30 Jackrabbit Mini Sprints - ½ Track - Presented by the Canmore Nordic Ski Club
Come downtown to cheer on the Jackrabbit kids as they race the track and enjoy the sport of XC Skiing. Pre-registration required - see www.canmorenordic.com for details.

11:00 - 1:30 Biathlon Bears Shootout - ½ Track - Presented by the Canmore Nordic Ski Club

11:00 - 2:00 Road Hockey Events - 7th Ave / Civic Centre Plaza. In support of KidSport.
All players are welcome to come and play some pick-up road hockey with their favourite Canmore Eagle.

1:30 – 2:30 Paintbox Lodge Marshmallow Roast
Join the Paintbox Lodge and celebrate skiing and winter with Hot Chocolate, Vastu Chai and a marshmallow roast.

2:00 - 4:00 2nd Annual Xterra Winter Triathlon - Full track - Presented by Smith Events
Watch the exciting last leg of the Triathlon, athletes will swim, run and then finish by skiing on Main St.

4:00 - 5:00 Giant Ski Race - ½ Track - Presented by White Mountain Adventures
Head to head fun competition featuring 4 skiers on one giant set of skis

5:30 - 7:30 Block Party - 7th Ave/Civic Centre Plaza
Ski on the track, enjoy live music while warming up by a blazing fire pit and enjoy a free hot dog/hot chocolate from Canmorealberta.com or take a Hay Ride.

6:00 - 7:00 Meet Canada's Team! 7th Ave/Civic Centre Plaza - Hosted by Biathlon Alberta
Canada's National Biathlon Team Members will be introduced and will be available to sign autographs!

4:30 - 9:00 Public Use Time with free equipment provided by Trail Sports
Last chance for night skiing on the track.

Monday, February 13

Friends of the Library
Speaker Series – 7:30 pm
Canmore Public Library

9:00 - 11:45 School Activities
Our Lady of the Snows will hold classes on the track.

Winter Carnival Information Open - Visit Tourism Canmore/Kananaskis - 7th Ave
The place for all event information.

12:15 - 1:45 School Activities
Canmore Collegiate High School will hold classes on the track.

2:00 – 3:00 Corporate Challenge Races

2:00 - 4:00 Public Use Time with free equipment provided by Trail Sports
Last chance to ski on the track.

4:00 – 6:00 "Rip Up The Track"
Mountain Bikers unite! Come play on the snow track, rip it up, and welcome the upcoming biking season by ending winter in this trash the track fun event. All bikers welcome to attend the last event of the event.

6:00 Track Closes

Tuesday, February 14

IBU CUP # 7 - OFFICIAL TRAINING (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Official Training -Men - 9:00 - 11:30
Official Training - Women - 12:30-15:00

Communitea Cafe
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald with Layten Kramer opening
2 SHOWS! – 6:00pm and 9:00pm

Wednesday, February 15

IBU CUP # 7 - INDIVIDUAL RACES (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Men - 10:00
Women - 13:30

Friends of the Library
Library Movie Night – 7:30 pm
Canmore Public Library

Thursday, February 16

IBU CUP # 7 - INDIVIDUAL RACES (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Men - 10:00
Women - 13:30

Sunday February 19

Bonhomme Carnival

12:30 – 4:30 pm
Canmore 10th Street Pond
Skating at the Pond, Ice Castle, Maple Syrup Snow Taffy and Traditional Waffles.

Monday February 20

Recreation Centre Family Fun Day

11:00am – 3:00pm
Free Public Skate or Public Swim, Colouring Contest, Kid's Crafts, Family Scavenger Hunt, Prizes

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