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Uncategorized / December 19, 2022

The Best Ways to Spend the Holidays in Downtown Canmore

The holiday season has the magic of bringing people together, and this especially rings true in Downtown Canmore. If you are planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies this holiday season, find the perfect activities and shopping to do with the whole family – and keep warm while doing it! From warming drinks to festive cabarets, here are the best ways to spend the holidays in Downtown Canmore.

Warm Up Your Morning

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A chai latte is our go-to beverage for the cozy holiday season. If you want to make the most of this delightful drink, Beamer’s Coffee Bar is serving up the most delightful blend of frothy milk and a specialty chai mixture with dashes of cinnamon. For something with a little less caffeine for the children, try a cup of an indulgent creamy hot chocolate to bring with you while you explore Downtown Canmore.

Skate the Canmore Pond

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Sharpen your skates and head over to the Canmore Pond located on 7th Avenue at Mallard Alley. The Canmore Pond is maintained daily during the winter months with ice building and patch filling when required. Suitable for all age groups and ideal for a family activity, you can even skate lit by the glow of the street lights and the starry night sky until 10 pm. With an open-style gazebo complete with benches and thermal heating, sip on your hot chocolate as you enjoy spectacular backdrops and an apres-skate with the whole family.

Don’t have skates? Switching Gear has you covered! Switching Gear has a wide selection of skates and other winter sport necessities you may need to keep yourself and your little ones occupied and warm. 

Please visit the Town of Canmore website for the latest updates.

Warms and Delights

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Feel the comfort of a homemade soup from JK Bakery with a selection of 13 soups made from scratch. With dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options to choose from, JK Bakery prepares one meat and vegetarian soup option fresh each morning. From Italian Sausage to Cream of Tomato Basil, there is sure to be a soup to feed the whole family’s appetite.

Rhythm of the Night

The Carter-Ryan Gallery and Live Art Venue

There is no shortage of arts and culture that surround us in Downtown Canmore, and The Carter-Ryan Gallery is no exception. The Carter-Ryan Gallery is home to Indigenous artist Jason Carter who fills his gallery walls with bold paintings and soapstone sculptures that are available for purchase. Also available are limited edition prints and children’s books to make for the perfect memento of your trip to Canmore. In the evenings, Carter-Ryan Gallery comes alive at night. Up until the 23rd of December, come together for a night of music, laughter, songs and sing-a-longs for a festive musical Christmas Cabaret – Fa La La La La!

Tickets can be purchased here.

Holiday Season Advent Calendar

Downtown Canmore Holiday Season Advent Calendar

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year! Downtown Canmore has teamed up with 24 local businesses to bring you the ultimate advent calendar. Make your countdown to Christmas more festive and follow Downtown Canmore on Instagram to reveal a surprise offer each day leading up to Christmas and an extra special surprise on the 24th. Also check out Downtown Canmore’s Gift Guide for some holiday shopping inspiration for everyone on your list.

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Join us at Millennium Park on December 31 for a spectacular New Year's Eve celebration. Say farewell to 2023 and welcome the New Year with a dazzling fireworks display. 🎉

Before the fireworks display, join us at the Canmore Recreation Centre from 5 – 8pm for a free all-ages evening of fun featuring fireside musical performances with local musicians, a DJ dance party, ice skating, crafts, photo booths, and food vendors. The evening will conclude with a pyrotechnics show at 8pm with viewing from the field outside of the Canmore Recreation Centre.

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