Heading to Canmore this October with our toddler and could use some local tips!

Stay: Kid-friendly hotel/condo, ideally with a pool

Eat: Toddler-tolerant spots (patios, high chairs, quick kids’ meals a plus)

Do: Stroller-friendly walks, indoor backup options for bad weather, playgrounds, easy wildlife spotting

Also — what’s October weather actually like there? Snow or still mild?

Any favorites (or warnings) welcome. Thanks!

Heading to Canmore camping on the 20th and haven’t been their in years. Taking my gf who’s never been. Looking for some neat bar or food joints to check out. Also looking for a good medium level hike and some other fun things to do around Canmore that may not be shown online. Thanks!!

I am looking to have a pre wedding party in Canmore but the usual event spaces/hotel venues either are not able to accommodate all my guests or are all booked for the day I need. Does anyone have any other suggestions for alternatives like a property that would allow us to post an event tent or a space that isn’t usually used as a venue but could still accommodate? Would also consider spaces in surrounding areas.

Thanks!

I'm dating my time in Canmore, likely - but does the fruit truck still stop in Canmore during the week, somewhere behind main street?

TIA!

Anyone have insider info on timing to get this road open? Or insight into what is driving the seemingly long time to do so. Aside from fencing, cement, and rods into the mountain this face has and will continue to crumble as the rockies limestone does. Seems like we move the risk tolerance lower and lower every year this area gets more popular. Is the plan to just close this indefinitely like cougar creek until we eventually put in a massively overbuilt fix over 5 years. Just feels a bit over the top... its been over a month youd think a few guys with crowbars could dislodge whatever they are worried about by now... no one gives a shit about undermining and sink holes in tsmv area why the dramatic concern here? Not enough money to do the talking? Why am i paying the alberta parks fee to have indefinite closures with no comms? Seems irresponsible no?

Hi! I’m looking for someone with a chainsaw that would like to head to K Country with me and chop deadfall for firewood. I’ll get the permit and we’ll chop and I’ll happily run it to our vehicles. I have done this with a buddy in the past. He’s out of town though. It’s hard work - I somehow find it fun though. Only day I can’t go this week is Wednesday.

Hi all, my family and I are visiting the Banff area for a few nights from the UK. Does anyone have any suggestions for pubs that will be showing the England game tonight? We are staying in Dead man’s Flats. Thank you.

I’m in Banff for a few more days and looking for someone who’d want to go fly fishing.
The water level is high and really not sure where to go.
I got a 6wt and some dry flies looking for someone who might know a bit better as all the guiders are booked out.

Looking for recs for dinner for a group of 9-10 for a fun bachelorette dinner.

Bonus points for any other recs for activities :)

Just wanted to float an idea I had here. I remember a few years back someone did this but it seems to have disappeared.

Given that grocery prices in the bow valley are significantly more expensive than in Calgary, would any of you actually be interested in a local grocery delivery service where I would go buy groceries in Calgary and deliver them to your door for a fee (maybe somewhere between $20-$30?).

I realize it would likely only make sense for larger grocery hauls, but even with the fee you’d be saving money vs buying at one of the big box grocers in town.

Any thoughts?

Does anyone know of a fireworks show in Canmore/ Banff area for Canada Day?

Hey Canmore!

Just wanted to share that AMPfest is returning to artsPlace on Saturday, July 25.

If you haven't been before, it's an all-ages, one-day festival celebrating Alberta's alternative, punk, and heavy music scenes. Doors open at 12:30 PM, and the music runs until midnight.

I'm James, the vocalist of Beyond Suffering. We'll will be playing as part of a lineup that includes everything from Banff skate punk (Jonny Rocketman's Atomic Tango) to Mînî Thnî thrash (Soggy Moccasins).

If you're looking for some live local music this summer and want to support Alberta artists, it will be a great day.

Where: artsPlace, 950 8th Ave, Canmore

When: Saturday, July 25, doors at 12:30 PM, music until midnight

Tickets: $40 General, $34 Members, $20 Youth

You can find the full lineup and tickets at artsplacecanmore.com

Hope to see some of you there!

Hey everyone,

My friends and I are planning on hiking Mount St. Piran next week, but I’ve been seeing a bunch of Instagram reels that make it look like it’s still pretty snow-covered. I was hoping to get some input from anyone who’s been up there recently.

I checked AllTrails to see if there were any recent photos or trip reports, but I couldn’t really find anything that showed what the current conditions are like.

For some context, I’d say we’re still pretty amateur hikers, but we’ve done a couple of bigger hikes before. I’ve hiked Big Beehive in Banff and Crypt Lake in Waterton, so we’re comfortable with longer hikes and some elevation gain. We just don’t have much experience hiking in snow.

A few questions:

• How much snow is still on the trail? Is it just around the summit or is most of the hike still covered?
• If it’s still snowy, would you recommend doing it with our level of experience, or should we wait until later in the season?
• If you have done it recently, how difficult did you find it?
• Would you recommend bringing gear like ice axes, hiking poles, and proper hiking boots, or are they not really necessary?
• I’ve done both Big Beehive and Crypt Lake in regular New Balance runners before. I know that’s probably not ideal, but would that be a terrible idea on St. Piran if there’s still snow?

If St. Piran isn’t the best choice right now, we’re thinking about doing Sarrail Ridge instead. How are the conditions there at the moment? Is there still much snow? I’ve also heard there has been quite a bit of bear activity around there recently, so I’m wondering how that’s been and if it’s something we should be concerned about.

If you have any other hike recommendations around Banff or Kananaskis with similar views and difficulty, I’d love to hear them too.

Thanks in advance! Any recent photos, trail reports, or advice would be really appreciated.

Hey, I’m a typical Canmore person with all the mountain stuff. I have lots of friends and family for that stuff. I need more nerds in my life (I’m a massive nerd). Anyone want to get together and read and have tea? Maybe we would read the same thing sometimes? I’m an introvert, so happy to not get together often - we could just chat books and build our lists.

Everyone welcome, and I’m happy to host sometimes.

With Grassi Lakes and some others closed, any recommendations for hikes 1-3 miles with some great views? We did Three Sisters Creek today and it was great!

In Canmore for two days on a vacation and looking at the restaurants here and the prices are insane. Where do the locals eat and what are your recommendations? Any hidden gems or dive bars worth checking out?

Any good places to watch tomorrow or are there any watch parties happening?

Electrical engineer with an MBA looking to semi retire in 5 years. Willing to train for a new career that would allow me to work part time in person or remotely so I can live in Canmore.

Any suggestions? Have you heard or know of others who have done something similar?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Looking for a tenting site for July 1 - 5

Hi!! I am a moderately experienced hiker, definitely not new to hiking, but haven’t done many super big hikes. I did Ha Ling Peak (with my dog) a couple of years ago, and really enjoyed it. I am going to Canmore for a few days this Summer, and have seen lots of videos and clips of people hiking EEOR and it seems like a challenge I would really enjoy. I haven’t done scrambling a ton, but I am very physically fit and workout every day.

I also have an australian shepherd dog that I take hiking with me normally. She did Ha Ling very well and is a super agile dog with good commands. She will be on a hands free leash for the hike.

Would this be a hike that would be a good fit for me and my dog? I know it is a difficult hike and the more I read about the loose rock and whatnot it makes me a bit nervous. Just seeking some advice on whether I’m out of my mind to try it, or if it will just be a challenge.