Town of Canmore

Seasonal High Water Monitoring

The Seasonal High Water Monitoring program has concluded for 2022, further updates will be posted if necessary. The program will resume in May 2023. 


For more information on the Town of Canmore's Mountain Creek Hazard Mitigation Program, visit: Mountain Creek Hazard Mitigation 

Click here for more information on river advisories. 

Flooding can occur at any time with little to no warning. May 15 to July 15 is when we receive our largest rainfalls and are most likely to experience flooding. Understand, prepare and stay informed by knowing your flood ​risk and how to prepare for flood conditions. 

Are you prepared for an emergency? Visit Emergency Preparedness for more information.

The Town of Canmore is located within Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Canmore area, known as “Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”) and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Goodstoney First Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play and help us steward this land and honour and celebrate this territory. We commit to working to live in right relations and to advance Truth and Reconciliation.

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