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Special Events
February 10 - 20
Exposure Photography Festival
The Edge Gallery - Spring Creek
Canmore Eagles Hockey Game
Eagles vs Grande Prairie Storm
7:00pm
Canmore Rec Centre
IBU CUP # 6 - OFFICIAL TRAINING(at the Canmore Nordic Centre) More info
Official Training Women 9:00 - 11:30
Official Training Men - 12:30-15:00 Bow Valley Justice Film Festival More info
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 - 5:00
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” with 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 the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com.
1:00 – 2:30
School Programming
Exshaw School grade 7/8 classes will Cross Country Ski on Main Street.
3:00 - 6:00
Biathlon Alberta Demonstration Trailer on site - a hands-on opportunity to test your skills.
2:30 - 4:00
Public Use Time
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com.
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. More info
6:00 - 9:00
Public Use Time
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com.
7:00
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! More info
Saturday, February 11
IBU CUP # 6 - SPRINT RACES (at the Canmore Nordic Centre) More info
Women 10:00
Men - 13:30
Bow Valley Justice Film Festival
Canmore Collegiate High School Theatre
Films start at 12:30 pm More info
8:30 - 4:00
Ice Carving Competition - Civic Centre Plaza - Hosted by the Town of Canmore More info
9:00 - 5:00
Winter Carnival Information Open - Visit Tourism Canmore/Kananaskis - 7th Ave
The place for all event information
9:00 - 5:00
Public Use Time - ½Track - Everyone is welcome to enjoy the the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com.
10:00 - 12:00
Kid N Mutt Preliminary Races - ½Track - Hosted by the Town of Canmore
Pre-Registration only at: Canmore Civic Centre - More info
10:00 - 2:00 Biathlon Alberta Demonstration Trailer on site - a hands-on opportunity to test your skills.10:00 – 4:00MEC Knuckle Basher Ice Festival 2012 Demo - In partnership with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. Demo some gear on the wall with Western Canada’s largest ice climbing festival
Biathlon Alberta Demonstration Trailer on site - a hands-on opportunity to test your skills.10:00 – 4:00MEC Knuckle Basher Ice Festival 2012 Demo - In partnership with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. Demo some gear on the wall with Western Canada’s largest ice climbing festival10:00 - 2:00
Biathlon Alberta Demonstration Trailer on site - a hands-on opportunity to test your skills.
10:00 – 4:00
MEC Knuckle Basher Ice Festival 2012 Demo - In partnership with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. Demo some gear on the wall with Western Canada’s largest ice climbing festival
11:00 - 2:00
Road Hockey Events - 7th Ave / Civic Centre Plaza
All players are welcome to come and play some pick-up road hockey.
12:00 – 2:00
Meet the Dog Squad - Friendship Park
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.
12:00 – 4:00
Milk Jug Curling at the NWMP Barracks on Main Street
12:00 - 5:00
Show Off the Plows - 7th Avenue - Sponsored by Alberta Transportation
Take a tour of an actual plow, sit in the cab, sign the blade or chat with a real snow plow operator.
2:00 - 4:00
Kid N Mutt Final Races, Mayor's & Media Challenges – ½ Track - Hosted by the Town of Canmore.
by the Town of Canmore.Pre-Registration only at: Canmore Civic Centre - More info
2:00 - 5:00
Public Use Time - ½ Track - Everyone is welcome to enjoy the the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com..
4:00 - 5:00
Log Sawing Competition - Civic Centre Plaza - Hosted by the Town of Canmore
Pre-registration required More info
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
Adaptive Sports Centre5:30 - 7:00
Fast & Female “I Support Code Relay” - Civic Centre Plaza & Full Track
A fun night of Coed Ski Relay & obstacle courses, Father-Daughter, Mother-Son, Adult teams, Prizes awarded! Pre-registration required.
7:00 - 9:00
Public Use Time - Everyone is welcome to enjoy the the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com.
7:30 - 10:30
Live on 7th Concert - Romi Mayes - Canmore Miners Union Hall
One of the hardest working independent musicians touring the globe today, see this Juno nominated, CFMA nominated, five time time winner of the WCMA award winner at Live on 7th.
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
Between Boulder Menswear & Bow Valley Credit Union A new event this year, take part in turning handfuls of snow into works of art!
A new event this year, take part in turning handfuls of snow into works of art!9:00 - 5:00
Winter Carnival Information Open - Visit Tourism Canmore/Kananaskis - 7th Ave
The place for all event information.
9:00 - 1:30
Public Use Time - ½ Track - Everyone is welcome to enjoy the the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com.
10:00 - 2:00
Biathlon Alberta Demonstration Trailer on site - a hands-on opportunity to test your skills.
10:00 – 4:00
MEC Knuckle Basher Ice Festival 2012 Demo - In partnership with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. Demo some gear on the wall with Western Canada’s largest ice climbing festival.
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.
All players are welcome to come and play some pick-up road hockey with their favourite Canmore Eagle.
12:00 - 4:00
Milk Jug Curling at the NWMP Barracks on Main Street - Presented by Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre
1:30 - 2:00
Horse Skiijoring Demonstration
Love horses? Love skiing? Learn about the combination and watch a Horse Skijoring session – Sponsored by Rafter Six Ranch.
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.
Pre-registration required Or drop into Tourism Canmore to register at the Carnival..
4:00 - 9:00
Public Use Time - Everyone is welcome to enjoy the the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com.Last chance for night skiing on the track.
Last chance for night skiing on the track.5:30 - 7:30
Block Party - 7th Ave/Civic Centre Plaza
Ski on the track, enjoy the sounds of the RockTown Trio, take a Hay ride or warm up by a blazing fire pit and enjoy a free hot dog/pasta salad/hot chocolate from SPCA, Canmorealberta.com & Boccalino Grotto Dressing.
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!Monday, February 13
Friends of the Library
Speaker Series – 7:30 pmCanmore Public Library9:00 - 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
2:00 – 3:00
Corporate Challenge Races
2:00 - 4:00
Public Use Time - Everyone is welcome to enjoy the the track - free equipment provided by Trail Sports and CanmoreAlberta.com. Last chance to ski on the track.
4:00 - 6:00
Play on the Track - Bring your bike, Frisbee, toboggan, snow shoes or whatever you like and play for the last time this year on the snow track because soon it will be gone.
6:00
Track Closes
Tuesday, February 14
IBU CUP # 7 - OFFICIAL TRAINING (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Official Training -Men - 9:00 - 11:30Official Training - Women - 12:30-15:00 Communitea Cafe
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald with Layten Kramer opening
2 SHOWS! – 6:00pm and 9:00pm More info
Wednesday, February 15
IBU CUP # 7 - INDIVIDUAL RACES (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Men - 10:00Women - 13:30 Friends of the Library
Library Movie Night – 7:30 pmCanmore Public LibraryThursday, February 16
IBU CUP # 7 - INDIVIDUAL RACES (at the Canmore Nordic Centre)
Men - 10:00Women - 13:30 Canmore Eagles Hockey Game
Eagles vs Olds Grizzlys
7:00pm
Canmore Rec Centre
Saturday February 17
Canmore Eagles Hockey Game
Eagles vs Calgary Canucks
7:00pm
Canmore Rec Centre
Saturday February 18
Fast and Female Biathlon (Canmore Nordic Centre)
1:00 – 4:00 pm
An afternoon of inspiration for girls ages 9 – 19 years old with Canadian Biathlon Stars.
Pre-registration required More Info
Curling on the10th Street Pond
11:00 – 3:00 pm
Calling all curlers, have some old time fun at Canmore's first Winter Carnival Outdoor Funspiel "on the downtown pond". to register, single or team (4 curlers mixed or not) by Feb 15th
Sunday February 19
Bonhomme Carnival
12:30 - 4:30 pm
Canmore 10th Street Pond - Sponored by Town of Canmore
Skating at the Pond, Ice Castle, Maple Syrup Snow Taffy and Traditional Waffles. More info
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
Schedule last updated on February 8, 2012
Canmore Winter Carnival - February 10 - 20, 2012
Schedule SUBJECT TO CHANGE and ADDITIONS
Complementary Ski Equipment provided by Trail Sports during most Public Use Times.
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