2012 FESTIVAL OF EAGLES

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Colin Weir and the Alberta Birds of Prey - Photo by Pam Doyle

  

Friday, October 12 @ 7:30pm

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Photo by Curtis Jones

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Photo by Curtis Jones

  

Eric and Sarah McNair-Landry present

 

Kite-Skiing the Northwest Passage

 

An 85-day expedition to retrace 3,300km of history

 

Friday, October 12, 7:30pm

 

Canmore Collegiate High School Theatre

 

1800 - 8 Avenue, Canmore AB

 

 

Rugged Ice, polar bears, open water, detours and a race against the seasons to reach their destination before the snow melted. A story of courage, determination and inspiration.

 

Both Eric and Sarah were nominated for National Geographic's prestigious Adventurer of the Year 2007 Award and received the Outdoor Idol Award in 2007.

Tickets available at Café Books $18 in advance / $20 at the door

 

Saturday, October 13

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Peter Powning

TOUCHSTONE Public Unveiling

Saturday, October 13, 3:30pm

Elevation Place Plaza

700 Railway Avenue, Canmore AB

 

Nature Inspires Art

Public Presentation by artist Peter Powning

Saturday, October 13, 5:00pm

Civic Centre Atrium

902 - 7 Avenue, Canmore AB

 

Saturday, October 13

 

Eco-Fair

9:30am – 3:00pm

Elevation Place Plaza

 

Colin Weir

Live Bird Exhibit

Alberta Birds of Prey Centre

9:30am – 5:00pm

Elevation Place Plaza

 

Spotting Scopes

Eagle viewing with Peter Sherrington

9:30am to 5:00pm

Elevation Place Plaza

 

The Story of Rundle Rock

Rundle Rock Building Stone Quarry Tour

1:00pm / NWMP Barracks

 

Bird Walks with Cliff Hansen

10:00am & 1:00pm

NWMP Barracks

Join Cliff Hansen from Bow-Kan Birders for an interpretive stroll along Canmore’s trails. Duration is approximately 1.5 hours.

 

Goldilocks and the Three Bears: The Real Story

Interpretive Theatre by Alberta Parks

1:30pm / NWMP Barracks

Everyone knows the story of Goldilocks… or do they? A film crew is in Kananaskis Country to find out what happened after the famous porridge incident. Join the director of this documentary as he breaks it down with a Bear Scat, and interviews Mama Bear, Baby Bear, and other quirky characters on his way to discovering the truth.

 

APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic

10:00am to 3:00pm

Civic Centre Atrium

If you enjoy the fascinating world of geology, visit the APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic. Bring in your found rocks and fossils for identification by professional geologists and participate in fun activities.

 

APEGA presents Corey Froese

History of Frank Slide and Current Monitoring of Turtle Mountain

11:00am / Civic Centre Council Chambers

 

APEGA presents Dr. Richard Guthrie

Socioeconomic Impacts of Landslides in Western Canada

12:00pm / Civic Centre Council Chambers

 

APEGA presents Derek Cronmiller

2010 Mount Meager Slide, BC

1:00pm / Civic Centre Council Chambers

 

For festival information:

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Peter Powning

TOUCHSTONE Public Unveiling

Saturday, October 13, 3:30pm

Elevation Place Plaza

 

Nature Inspires Art

Public Presentation by artist Peter Powning

Saturday, October 13, 5:00pm

Civic Centre Atrium