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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Canmore Winter Carnival 2012 Event Schedule
SUBJECT TO CHANGE and ADDITIONS
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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