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Canmore Winter Carnival January 30 - February 7, 2010
click picture to enlarge or read text below Grab a Slab Ice Carving Registration Form January 10th – February 7th
$10 entrance. Register Day of Event at 12:00pm
CAAG 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SHOW
January 26th WINTER CARNIVAL AT THE DRAKE:7:00pm 9-hole indoor annual mini-golf tournament. Register in teams of 2 in advance at the Drake. January 27th - February 5th ELEVATION GALLERY PRESENTS "FIGURE - GROUND" - Interpreting the Human Form Elevation Gallery's annual figurative exhibition is very diverse , introducing you to several new artists to the gallery as well as brand new works by some of your favorites. Opening reception January 30th, 2-7pm. Artists in attendance. #100, 729 Main St. 403-609-3324. www.elevationgallery.ca
CORNERSTONE THEATRE & RESTAURANT PRESENTS - PUTTING IT TOGETHER - A STEPHEN SONDHEIM REVUE: 6:15PM 125 Kananaskis Way Starring locals, JP Thibodeau, Joe Morris and Karen Minish along with two returning favourites of the Cornerstone stage; Putting It Together is a show not to be missed! Two couples at a cocktail party in a Manhattan apartment wander their way through the joys and pitfalls of relationships and life with the music of acclaimed Broadway composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. Shows January 30th and February 5 and 6th at 6:15pm. Call 403 609 0004 for tickets or go online at www.atthecorner.ca.
This event kicks off the Canmore Winter Carnival with a fantastic party! It's a new twist on an old favorite - miners, trappers, saloon girls and society women - dress the part and shake out the cabin fever at the Trapper's Costume Ball. Live entertainment, log sawing competition, silent auction, great party food, hairy men & prizes for best costume - all happening at the Iron Goat Pub & Grill - a great way to beat the winter blahs. Tickets $30 in advance at the Iron Goat or Cafe Books on Main Street. $35 at the door - The Trapper's Ball is a fundraiser for the Canadian Mountain Arts Foundation. www.mountainartsfoundation.com for more info. Doors open at 7:00pm. Log Sawing at 8:00pm. Beard Growing Judging at 9:00pm. Live Entertainment at 9:30pm.
January 31st CANMORE WINTER CARNIVAL EXPLORER SCAVENGER HUNT: 11:30AM TO 1:30PM Like a scavenger hunt but much, much more, Explorer Scavenger Hunts get your team hunting for historic items, collecting objects, uncovering secrets and participating in a few crazy team events. It is themed to Canmore’s unique and colourful history. Test locals’ knowledge! Teams will be exploring the downtown core area mostly between Railway Avenue and the Bow River. The event will be done entirely on foot. This program includes 3 activities during the event such as Junkyard Dog sledding, snowshoe obstacle course and Giant Ski course (Subject to change). Great prizes!
KID N' MUTT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2:00-4:00PM
COMMUNITEA CAFÉ PRESENTS MATT ANDERSEN February 3rd COMMUNITEA CAFÉ PRESENTS DAN MANGAN February 4th COMMUNITEA CAFÉ PRESENTS LESTER QUITZAU February 4th – 7th VIESSMANN WORLD CUP FIS CROSS-COUNTRY EVENT
To volunteer for the World Cup event please see poster for details or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it February 5th - 7th ROTARY NORDIC GAMES Ski some laps, raise some cash for the Canmore Rotary House project. Register at the Tourism office, ski on the Main Street Ski Track. Make tracks on February 5, 5:30-8:00pm, February 6, 10am - 12pm and 5:30-9:00pm, February 7, 9:00-11:00am and 1:00 - 5:00pm on Main Street.
VIESSMANN WORLD CUP FIS CROSS-COUNTRY Opening Ceremonies: 10:15am at Canmore Nordic Centre Womens 10km Free Technique: 10:30am at Canmore Nordic Centre Mens 15km Free Technique: 12:15am at Canmore Nordic Centre Flower Ceremonies: 2-2:15pm at Canmore Nordic Centre World Cup Award Ceremonies: 4:30pm at Canmore Civic Centre Plaza DOWNTOWN WORLD CUP CELEBRATION EVENTS AND RACES hosted by the Canmore Downtown Business Association (BRZ): 2-4:00pm JACKRABBIT WORLD CUP RENDEZVOUS: 2-4:00PM - A series of fun races involving the Canmore Nordic Ski Club's Jackrabbit participants. Little kids on skis racing up and down the street. Prizes. SKATING PARTY: 3:30-5:30pm hosted by the Canmore Community Daycare and The Bow Valley Before and After School Program, with music, hot chocolate and coffee from Starbucks at the Canmore Community Daycare outdoor rink, 1200 17 st. CORPORATE CHALLENGE: 5:30-8:00pm on the Main Street Ski Track February 6th ELEVATION GALLERY PRESENTS "EXPOSURE" - a festival of photography with two established Canadian artists, Sarah Fuller and Stev'nn Hall. Sarah will be presenting a project shot in Iceland and sponsored by Canada Council. Stev'nn is quite distinctive in his use of oil and resin on his photos, resulting in nostalgic haunting pieces that record his memories of childhood as seen through the car windshield. These shows both open on Saturday, Feb. 6....the launch date for 6 exhibitions in Canmore. This would be a great day for an artwalk! Show runs through to Feb.16. Opening Reception February 6th, 2-5pm. #100, 729 Main St. 403-609-3324. http://www.elevationgallery.ca/ 2-FOR-1 ADMISSION AT THE CANMORE MUSEUM AND GEOSCIENCE CENTRE 902 7th ave VIESSMANN WORLD CUP FIS CROSS-COUNTRY: 10:00am Men’s & Women’s Classic Sprint – Qualifying at the Canmore Nordic Centre 12:15am Men’s & Women’s Classic Sprint – Finals at the Canmore Nordic Centre Flower Ceremonies: 2:30-2:45pm at the Canmore Nordic Centre GRAB A SLAB: 9:00AM TO 4:00PM
KID N' MUTT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS: 2:00 TO 3:00PM
Real sleds, eight sled dogs, one winner, bragging rights for a year. The races take place on a two lane snow-packed track - there will be four racers - winner from each heat will race off - winner takes all.
2-FOR-1 ADMISSION AT THE CANMORE MUSEUM AND GEOSCIENCE CENTRE 902 7th ave
For info: (403) 678-1878 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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