Children’s Festival Enter a world of performers, magicians and storytellers. Participate in workshops, make crafts and play games. Attend fabulous shows by nationally and internationally recognized performers. Events take place at the Canmore Collegiate High School. www.canmorechildrensfestival.com
Farmers Market Show your kids the tastes and colours of the region’s natural produce at this weekly summer event.
Geoscience Centre Kids can learn while they explore at this facility, which includes hands-on science exhibits and a walk-through mine replica.
Ice Skating Rent some skates and spend a day on the natural frozen pond on 7th Avenue near downtown, or inside the Canmore Recreation Centre Arena.
Learn to Ski or Snowboard Sign up the kids for a day of skiing or snowboarding lessons at Nakiska Ski Area in Kananaskis.
Quarry Lake Quarry Lake is the locals outdoor swimming pool. Quarry Lake Park is great for spending a day relaxing on the beach, walking the extensive trails or having a picnic. Kids will love it!
Rafting If your kids are too young for white water, many local rafting companies offer gentle, leisurely floats down the Bow River.
Spend Time On A Ranch Drive out to one of the nearby guest ranches to let your kids pet the horses, explore the grounds or even take a pony ride.
Story Time Three to five year olds are invited to share a half hour of stories, songs and fingerplays. Wednesdays, 2pm at the Canmore Public Library.
Tobogganing Pick up a sled in town and take the kids to the runs at Cemetery Hill or Riverside Park.
