Downtown Canmore

12/19/2025

This holiday season, Downtown Canmore is bringing festive fun to families with the Elf on the Shelf Window Contest! Inspired by the classic "Where’s Waldo?" game, kids are invited to explore participating local businesses and spot the mischievous Elf on the Shelf hiding in their creatively decorated windows.

How to Participate
Pick Up a Contest Card: Visit Hijinx Toy Shop Downtown in Downtown Canmore to collect your contest card. (721 8 St #106, Canmore)

Search for the Elf: Walk around the downtown core and look closely at the holiday-themed window displays in each business. Somewhere in each window, the Elf on the Shelf will be playfully hidden!

Mark Your Discoveries: When you find the elf, write down the business name and the location of the elf on your contest card.

Submit Your Entry: Once you’ve found elves in as many windows as you can, at least 3 to qualify, submit your completed contest card back at Hijinx Toy Shop to be entered to with the Grand Prize.

12/05/2025

Elf on the Shelf Downtown Canmore Window Contest
Discover the Magic: Find the Hidden Elf in Local Businesses!

Contest Overview
This holiday season, Downtown Canmore is bringing festive fun to families with the Elf on the Shelf
Window Contest! Inspired by the classic "Where’s Waldo?" game, kids are invited to explore participating local businesses and spot the mischievous Elf on the Shelf hiding in their creatively decorated windows.

How to Participate
Pick Up a Contest Card:
Visit Hijinx Toy Shop Downtown in Downtown Canmore to collect your contest card.
(721 8 St #106, Canmore)

Search for the Elf:
Walk around the downtown core and look closely at the holiday-themed window displays in each
business. Somewhere in each window, the Elf on the Shelf will be playfully hidden!

Mark Your Discoveries:
When you find the elf, stop into the business and ask to have your scavenger hunt card punched
showing that you’ve found one of the elves, you’ll need to find at least 3 to qualify.

Submit Your Entry:
Once you’ve found elves in as many windows as you can (minimum 3 to qualify) submit your completed contest card back at Hijinx Toy Shop to be entered to with the Grand Prize.

12/03/2025

Join the Downtown Canmore BIA in welcoming the holiday season to Canmore and participate in our window decorating contest.

*** Peoples Choice Awards ***
*** Prizes for the top three winners ***

Voting November 29th — December 16th

How to Vote for Your Favourite Window in the Window Wonderland Contest

- Stroll through Downtown Canmore and enjoy the festive window displays created by participating businesses.
- Take a photo of the window display you think deserves to win the Window Wonderland contest.
- Share your photo to your own Instagram account and tag in your post or story with . Make sure your account or post is public so your vote is counted!
- Alternatively, send your favourite window photo via direct message to the Downtown Canmore BIA Instagram account.
- All entries must be posted/shared by 2025-12-16 to be eligible.

The winning window will be chosen from the images shared with the Downtown Canmore BIA.

Show your support for local businesses and help spread holiday cheer, your vote could make all the difference!

11/30/2025

07/31/2025

The Downtown Canmore BIA and the Canmore Folk Festival have partnered together and are presenting live music on Saturday August 2, 2025. Come early, grab a drink and let the music move you!

05/13/2025

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS: Canmore Mural Project! 🏔️✨
Have a passion for public art and storytelling through paint? Here’s your chance to be part of something truly iconic in the heart of the Rockies!

The Downtown Canmore BIA is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new mural at 802 8th Street, Canmore. This is your opportunity to create a stunning vintage postcard-themed mural that celebrates the unique history, charm, and community spirit of Canmore.

🖼️ Mural Details:
• Theme: Vintage postcard (think nostalgic design, bold lettering, and scenic flair!)
• Wall Size: Approximately 375 sq ft
• Location: A high-visibility spot in vibrant downtown Canmore
💰 Budget: $16,500
This all-inclusive budget covers artist fees, materials, travel, equipment, and insurance.

📅 Key Dates:
• Proposal Deadline: May 16, 2025
• Mural Completion Deadline: June 25, 2025

📩 How to Apply:
Send your proposal (including concept sketches, portfolio samples, and a short artist statement) to Gradey McMahon at:
👉 [email protected]

Whether you’re a seasoned muralist or an emerging artist with a fresh take, we want to see your vision! Help us bring more colour, culture, and creativity to our community. 🌈🎉

🔁 Share this post, tag an artist friend, or apply yourself! Let’s make Canmore even more vibrant — together.

01/29/2025

This February, the Canmore Museum invites you to dive into Mountain Kids: Growing Up in Canmore, a new exhibit celebrating the experiences of youth throughout our town’s history 🏔️

Through historic photos and treasured objects, the exhibit will take you on a walk down memory lane to see how childhood here has changed — and how it’s stayed the same. A must-see for anyone curious about the roots of Canmore. Make sure you stop by this exhibit while you can!

Check out more information on the Canmore Museum: https://canmoremuseum.com/

📸 Canmore Museum

01/23/2025

Rise and shine, Canmore! 🥐☕

Start your day right with a delicious breakfast from The Uprising Craft Bakery. From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, enjoy 30% off any item on the breakfast menu at the Canmore location.

View the menu: https://theuprisingcraftbakery.com/eat

📸 ameliagrose

01/16/2025

It's cozy season—the perfect time to treat yourself to a new sleepwear set! At Cupid's Corner, they specialize in high-quality pyjamas, lingerie, and loungewear for women. With a wide range of sizes, they aim to make their customers feel confident and comfortable. And don't forget, they also offer a stylish collection for men!

Shop now: www.cupidscorner.ca

📸 Cupid's Corner