Free or Low Cost Fun in Canmore

Fun Anytime

1. 1.    Go skating on one of Canmore's numerous outdoor rinks or ponds
2. 2.    Toboggan down one of the many hills around town. The Nordic Centre, Cemetery Hill, Eagle Terrace, etc.
3. 3.    Cross country Skiing is free at the Nordic Centre everyday after 5pm, the lights stay on the lit loop until 10pm.
4. 4.    Try orienteering at the Canmore Nordic Centre
5. 5.    Join the world’s largest treasure hunt and Geocache
6. 6.    Enjoy the Canmore public Library’s great, free programs! Including Wednesday movie nights
7. 7.    Go for a hike! Here are some hike ideas, and don't forget to check the bear report from WildSmart!
8. 8.    Enjoy an art walk: Elevation Place and Canmore’s many local art galleries.
9. 9.    Cheer on the athletes at the numerous world class events happening at the Canmore Nordic Centre
10. 10. Volunteer! Great way to meet people and get involved.

Weekly Fun

1. 1.    CYAN’s Yoga at the Opera House Wednesday’s at 7pm and is open to everyone!
2. 2.    CYAN has many other events including pasta nights and board games nights.
3. 3.    Shinny and public skating on Sundays at the Canmore Recreation Centre
4. 4.    Try a trail run with Canmore’s Trail Culture on Tuesdays at 6:30pm
5. 5.    Enjoy Food and Friends on Monday nights at St. Michael's church from 5-7pm
6. 6.    Know when to hold’em playing Texas Hold’em Thursdays at the Legion (7pm)
7. 7.    Create during artsPlace Free family Sunday artsPlay
8. 8.    Trivia Nights: Monday at the Canmore Hotel, Wednesdays at the Tavern, Thursdays at Graze, Sundays Rock and Roll trivia at the Tavern
9. 9.    Open Mic Nights: Thursdays at the Tavern, Fridays at Good Earth Cafe, Tuesdays at Hy5
10. 10. Hot Chocolate Social every Sunday from 2-3pm at Origin at Spring Creek, everyone welcome!

Fun Special Events

1. 1.     Enjoy many of the free events happening during Winter Carnival
2. 2.    Cheer on local athletes at the Cross Country Ski World Cup
3. 3.    Check out the many free courses that are offered by FCSS
4. 4.    The Bow Valley Primary Care Network offers many free events and workshops

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