February 1 – February 10, 2019
The Canmore Winter Carnival kicks off February 1st, 2019, which is only a few days away! This is an outdoor event and all ages are welcome, but be sure to dress warmly as a cold snap is coming through the Bow Valley.
Friday, February 1
Winter Carnival Kick Off
Canmore Civic Centre
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Kick off Winter Carnival at the Civic Centre. Community sculpture unveiling and art activities.
Free night sky interpretation walk. Sign up HERE
Saturday, February 2
Community Playday
Canmore Civic Centre Plaza
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for a day of winter fun: kids’ ice carving, bonfires, games and more.
Mut Hut Emporium Pooch Parade – 1 p.m.
Locals dogs and their owners wearing the latest in winter fashion.
To register email sales@muthut.com:
Dogs name, age, breed(s), where they live, a short “bio” with some fun. ie favourite toy, favourite pass time. etc.
Meet at the Mut Hut between 12:00 and 12:30 pm
You will all leave together to the staging area 1/2 a block away.
Event starts at 1:00 pm. This is an outdoor event so please ensure you and your pet dress for the weather!
Sunday, February 3
Snowy Owl Kid N Mutt Races & Fun at the Pond
The Pond on 7th Ave
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Maple Taffy, Human Curling, Music, Bonfires, Live Music.
Snowy Owl Kid N Mutt Races
Families or individual teams of kids and sled dogs race down the track … nail-biting action.
10 a.m. – 12 noon 5 & 6 year olds
12 noon – 2 p.m. 7 to 9 year olds
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. 10 to 12 year olds
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Families compete for first place.
** Schedule subject to change. Weather dependent event. We will cancel the event should the conditions warrant it.**
Family Sunday artsPLay
artsPlace
Session one: 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Session two: 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Spend time as a family and get messy creating art. Register in person at artsPlace one hour before the start of the workshop.
Free, materials included.
Winter Warm-up Musical Extravaganza
artsPlace
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join the Three Sistas local trio … they will keep you moving with guitars, drums, mandolin, ukelele, and three-part harmonies.
Register via artsPlace, fee applies.
Tuesday, February 5
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Opening Ceremonies
The Pond
5:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
A chance to see some of the world’s best Olympic Athletes before they start competing. Live music, fireworks, the parade of nations.
Thursday, February 7
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Races
Canmore Nordic Centre
10 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Individual Men & Women
Competition schedule and World Cup events: IBU Biathlon World Cup
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Medal Ceremonies
Canmore Civic Centre
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
IBU World Cup Biathlon medal presentation for the individual competitions.
DJ, bonfires, games.
Saturday, February 9
Ice, Logs N BeaverTails
Canmore Civic Centre Plaza
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ice Carving Competition
Talented ice carvers transform blocks of ice into magnificent works of art to the theme Constellations.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ice Carving
4:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony. Cast your vote for the People’s Choice award before 4:30 p.m.!
BeaverTails Eating Competition
Yes! It’s true and delicious.
12 noon
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
Pre-register at the BeaverTails store: 801 – 8 Street (a.k.a. Main Street). Limited spots.
Log Sawing Competition – sponsored by WoodPecker
Will you be Canmore’s fastest sawyer? Join in on the action! Team and individual timed competitions
10 a.m. – 12 noon & 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Register on the spot.
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Relay Races
Canmore Nordic Centre
12:30 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.
Competition schedule and World Cup events: IBU Biathlon World Cup
Sunday, February 10
Playday at the Canmore Nordic Centre
11 a.m. – 2:45 p.m
Fun for the whole family: sample food vendors and try the free Kids Zone with passport activities and prizes!
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Mass Start Races
Competition schedule and World Cup events: IBU Biathlon World Cup
New to town? Want to do something different or connect with new people?
Sign up as an event volunteer! Email: events@canmore.ca
