Town of Canmore

Town of Canmore

Elevation Place

Elevation Place Hours of Operation

Elevation Place Calendar

Membership & Admissions

Aquatics Centre

Program Registration

Elevation Place FAQs

Canmore Recreation Centre

Rec Center Calendar

Skateboard Park

Facility Bookings

Program Registration

Drop-In Sports Calendar

Parks, Playgrounds & Sports Fields

Recreation Centre Field

Lions Field & Ball Diamond

Elk Run Diamond

Elizabeth Rummel Field

Eagle Terrace Field

Centennial Field

Millennium Ball Diamond

Millennium Field

Three Sisters Sports Complex Field

Winter Activities

Winter and Christmas Safety Tips

Summer Activities

Enjoy Summer in Canmore

Summer Safety Tips

Trails & Pathways

Facility Booking

Pay for Parking

Economic Development

Economic Recovery Plan

Financial Supports

Business Programs

Digital Economy Program

Business for Kids and Teens

Main Street Pedestrian Area Permit

Business Licenses

Cemetery Services

Animal Licensing

Emergency & Protective Services including Parking

Municipal Enforcement including Parking

Abandoned Vehicles

Community Standards

Pets & Domestic Animal Control

Lost & Found Items

Cannabis in Canmore

Road Use, Bicycles, and Parking Regulations

UAVs, Drones and Quadcopters

Canmore Resident Parking Permits

Parking Tickets

Emergency Management

Emergency Preparedness

Fire Bans & Advisories

Seasonal High Water Monitoring

Emergency Alert

State of Local Emergency

Fire Advisories

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Bylaws & Regulations

Fire Investigation Report Requests

Fire Inspection and Occupancy Load Requests

EMS / Ambulance

Victim Services

Canmore Community Watch

Reporting Motor Vehicle Collisions

Criminal Record Checks

Lock it or Lose it

Safe Internet Exchange Zone

GIS & Mapping Services

Memorial Plaque Program

Planning & Development

Current Planning Applications

1 Silvertip Trail - Accessory Use (Nordic Spa)

100 Alpine Meadows - Employee Housing

105 Harvie Heights Road

231 & 233 Three Sisters Drive Land Use Amendment

500 Bow Valley Trail - Mixed Use Building

706 10 Street Visitor Accommodation Development

829 Main Street Commercial Building

900 Railway Avenue Mixed Use Building

1717 Mountain Avenue Visitor Accommodation Development (Hotel)

1730 Bow Valley Trail Visitor Accommodation Development

1734 Bow Valley Trail Visitor Accommodation Development (Hotel)

1736 Bow Valley Trail Visitor Accommodation Development (Hotel)

1330-1342 1 Ave Townhouse and Common Amenity Housing Development

506 Bow Valley Trail Visitor Accommodation Development (Hotel)

Lawrence Grassi Middle School Site Redevelopment

Three Sisters Mountain Village Area Structure Plan Applications

Three Sisters planning history

Three Sisters Mountain Village Site 5 (The Gateway at Three Sisters)

Building & Development Permitting

Building Permits

Occupancy Certificate

Development Permits

Public Notices for Development Approvals

Accessory Suites

Bed & Breakfasts

Home Occupation Permits

Green Building Regulations

Protecting Canmore's Trees

Vacation Rentals

Building & Development Permit Statistics

Planning Reference Materials

Area Structure & Redevelopment Plans

Area Structure Plan Process

Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)

Steep Creek Hazard Zones

Online Property Information

Sustainability Screening Report

Guiding Documents

Planning Policy Documents

Utility Rates & Water Meters

Water Meter Upgrade

Road Maintenance

Snow Management

Street Sweeping

Report a Road Issue

Waste Management & Recycling

Residential Food Waste Collection

Commercial Food Waste Collection

Large Item Pickup

Beyond Curbside Recycling

Garbage Collection

History of Canmore

Higashikawa - Canmore's Sister City

Wildlife & Climate

Affordability Initiatives

Affordable Services Program

Awards & Grants

Community Grants

Major Event Grant

Mayor's Volunteer Celebration

Canmore Mountain Market

Community Calendar

Community Programs

Family & Community Services

Family and Community Support Services

Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

Cycling without Age

International Day of Older Persons

Volunteer Opportunities

Do Good In Your Hood

Bookable Resources

Community Social Development

Family Connection Centre

Social Connections for Children, Youth, and Families

Family Resource Network

Programs & Workshops

Barrier-Free Parking Stalls

Roam Bus Service

Bike & Walking Trails

Canmore Community Housing

Housing Resources

Off Leash Dog Parks

Property Assessments

Property Assessment & Tax FAQs

Property Tax Payment Options

Tax Installment Payment Plan

Tourist Homes - Personal Use

Online Services & Enrollment

Online Services Enrollment Terms & Conditions

Three Sisters Gallery

Canmore's Public Art Collection

Emerging Artist Bursary

Moving, Purchasing, or Selling

Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Sustainability

Climate Action Plan

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan

Clean Energy Improvement Program

Municipal Climate Change Actions

Solar Incentive Program

Co-existing Near Wildlife

Human - Wildlife Coexistence

Removing Wildlife Attractants

Bow Hunting Prohibited on Larch Island

Mayors' Spotlight on the Arts

Canada Day in Canmore

National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Winter Carnival

Truth and Reconciliation

2023 Project Summary

Lions Park Playground & Tennis Court Replacement

Mountain Creek Hazard Mitigation

Creek Resources

Palliser Area Structure Plan Update

Pedestrian and Cyclist Only Main Street

Safe Overnight Parking Pilot Program

Transportation Projects

Integrated Transportation Plan

Background - Transportation in Canmore

Moving People - Canmore Examples

Integrated Parking Management

BVT & Teepee Town Transportation Improvements

Elk Run Boulevard & Glacier Drive Rehabilitation

Residential Speed Limit Changes

West Bow River Pathway Improvements

New Fire Station

In Good Company: a Sustainable Tourism Framework

Childcare Assessment

Website Renewal Project

Bylaws Pending Approval

Finance Committee

Financial Statements

Boards & Committees

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Apply for a Committee

Assessment Review Board

Canmore Community Housing

Canmore Library Board

Canmore Planning Commission

CPC Agendas & Board Orders

Community Events Committee

Community Grants Selection Committee

Cultural Advisory Committee

Heliport Monitoring Committee

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board

SDAB Agendas & Board Orders

Finance Committee

Subdivision Authority

Municipal Emergency Advisory Committee

Enforcement Appeal Review Committee

Council Remuneration Review Committee

Community Statistics

Community Monitoring Report

Citizen Perspectives Survey

Municipal Benchmarking Statistics

Communications and Media Relations

Community Social Development (Including Neighbourhood and Individual Supports)

Contact Council

Economic Development

Engineering Services

Engineering Reference Material

Requesting a local improvement

Environment and Sustainability

Executive Office

Facilities and Building Maintenance

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS)

Family Resource Network

Financial Services

Human Resources

Information Technology

Municipal Enforcement and Protective Services

Municipal Clerk's Office

Planning & Development Department

Public Works Department

Recreation Department

Solid Waste Services (Including Recycling and Compost)

Streets and Roads

Election Finances

Election Results

Guiding Documents

The Civility Project

Community Code of Conduct for Social Media Platforms

Council Meetings

Meet Town Council

Mayor Sean Krausert

Councillor Tanya Foubert

Councillor Wade Graham

Councillor Jeff Hilstad

Councillor Jeff Mah

Councillor Karen Marra

Councillor Joanna McCallum

Connect with Council

Public Hearings

Agendas, Minutes & Videos

Three Sisters Mountain Village Record of Public Submissions

Code of Conduct

Council Committee Appointments

Council Decision-Making

Pay for Parking

Apply for a Building Permit

Book a Facility or Venue

Wedding Ceremony Sites

Indoor Events and Wedding Receptions

Demo Service Booking Page

Busk in Canmore

Contact Someone at the Town of Canmore

Find a Tender Opportunity

Host a Community Event

Learn about Property Taxes

Start a Business

Film in Canmore

Work for the Town of Canmore

Career Opportunities

Working with the Town

Employee Benefits Overview

Report a Road Issue

Town of Canmore Website

Canmore's Municipal Website

Elevation Place

Pool, climbing wall, fitness center, and recreation programs.

Program & Recreation Online Booking

Register for programs and classes online

Online Services

Utility bills, property taxes, business registry, and property assessments

Guiding Documents

Our Vision

"Canmore is a resilient and vibrant community socially, economically, and environmentally. Its strength is in its resourceful and engaged citizens, who thrive together on the strength of the community’s heritage, long term commitment to the diversity of its people, and health of the mountain landscape." Canmore's Municipal Development Plan, 2016

Strategy

pdf 2023-2026 Council Strategic Plan (6.49 MB)

pdf 2016 Canmore Municipal Development Plan (7.44 MB)

pdf 2020 Intermunicipal Development Plan (605 KB)

pdf 2010 Signposts to Sustainability (253 KB)

pdf 2006 Mining the Future (1.88 MB)

Area Structure & Redevelopment Plans

pdf (7.44 MB) pdf 2018 Town of Canmore Organizational Review (3.35 MB)

Financial

pdf 2023-2028 Budget and Business Plan (20.99 MB)

pdf Long Term Financial Strategy (1.58 MB)

Environment

pdf 2019 Wildlife Attractant Management Plan (574 KB)

pdf 2018 Climate Action Plan (1.14 MB)

pdf 2021 Status Update to the Climate Action Plan Priority Actions (168 KB)

pdf 2018 Human Wildlife Coexistence Bow Valley Report (1.72 MB)

pdf 2016 Climate Change Adaptation Background Report and Resilience Plan (2.54 MB)

pdf 2015 Human Use Management Review (845 KB)

pdf 2013 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (2.27 MB)

pdf 2012 Wildlife corridor and habitat patch guidelines (11.97 MB)

pdf 1999 Guidelines for Human Use Within Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Patches (2.25 MB)

Infrastructure & Transportation

pdf 2018 Integrated Transportation Plan (12.16 MB)

pdf 1998 Town Centre Enhancement Concept Plan (107 KB)

pdf 2018 Integrated Parking Management Plan (2.24 MB)

pdf 2016 Utility Master Plan (7.97 MB)

pdf 2012 Waste Management Strategy (720 KB)

pdf 2017 IT Master Plan (477 KB)

pdf 2018 Broadband Strategic Plan (12.75 MB)

pdf Construction Management Plan Guidelines (CMP) (20 KB)

pdf 2020 Engineering Design and Construction Guidelines (1.80 MB)

pdf 2020 Engineering Design and Construction Guideline Figures (17.07 MB)

Community

pdf 2021 Update to Town of Canmore Commitments to Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (236 KB)

pdf 2021 Canmore Regenerative Tourism Framework (2.80 MB)

pdf 2021 Business Recovery Taskforce Report (1.84 MB)

pdf 2020 Bow Valley Housing Needs Report (844 KB)

pdf 2020 Cultural Master Plan (10.81 MB)

pdf 2020 Quarry Lake Concept Plan (22.00 MB)

pdf 2020 Canmore Economic Development Strategy (2.13 MB)

pdf 2019 2029 Canmore Kananaskis Community Tourism Strategic Plan (51.65 MB)

pdf 2017 Tools for the Future - Canmore’s Guide to Connect People and Community (3.07 MB)

pdf 2017 Lands Evaluation for Affordable Housing 2017 (1.39 MB)

pdf 2016 Recreation Master Plan (5.19 MB)

pdf 2016 Tourism Economic Impact Study (2.41 MB)

pdf 2015 (amended 2021) Open Space & Trails Plan (3.88 MB)

pdf 2011 Comprehensive Housing Action Plan (177 KB)

pdf 2005 Open Space Development Guidelines (173 KB)

Safety

2017 Fire Rescue Master Plan

pdf 2019 Update to Fire Rescue Master Plan (324 KB)

pdf 2017 Wildfire Mitigation Strategy (3.45 MB)

pdf 2010 FireSmart Mitigation Strategy (5.60 MB)

Community Statistics

Community monitoring reports, census data, and other information can be found at Community Statistics

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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