Top Things to do in Canmore
Things to do in Canmore, Canadian Rockies: The Best Museums
Catapulted to fame for its part in the 1988 Winter Olympics, this former coal-mining town in the Canadian Rockies is a perfect base for visiting some of the country’s most impressive national parks. First stop for most visitors is the ski trails in Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. Contemplate natural wonders at the Museum and Geoscience Centre, and mush through the snow on a sled-dog tour.
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1. Virginia Ann Hemingson Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This gallery features the delightful artwork of Virginia Ann Hemingson. Virginia lived and painted at her Log Cabin Art Studio in the Canadian Rockies from 1970 to 2010. A new gallery in Spring Creek Mountain Village now offers paintings. prints, art cards, handmade birchbark cards and one of a kind collectables, primitive hand hooked wool rugs, and "Ragtime" flannel quilts, one of a kind handmade wool pillows and vintage necklaces, all designed by Virginia. Truly a unique shop with many mountain themed gifts and collectibles!
2. Fireweed Glass Studio
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
With an active studio life, Fireweed Glass Studio is open from 11-4pm daily, including Sundays and holidays. Nestled in a corner of the Elk Run Industrial Park, we have a small store front gallery and visitors are encouraged to drop in and take a peek at work for sale. There is often an artist blowing glass, so your chances to see them in action are good. Feel free to drop in anytime! Please NOTE: We will be closed April 19th to 22, 2019 for Easter. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday April 23rd, 2019.
Reviewed By vickid266 - Jacksonville, United States
This is off the beaten path in the industrial section. There are lots of lovely items for sale and the prices are reasonable for blown glass. You can sit and watch glass being blown. They make it look so easy.
3. Avens Gallery
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Our Destination Town: Avens is conveniently located on Main Street, in the Heart of Canmore. Avens Gallery, an international art shopping destination, represents +40 established local and Western Canadian artists. Our inventory includes bronze and stone sculpture, original paintings, photography and mixed media pieces. This year marks our 32nd year in Canmore. View our all available artworks online at theavensgallery.com
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
It's always nice paying this gallery a visit. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and they have such a gorgeous selection of local and international art. I was just browsing, but that's okay.
4. Carter-Ryan Gallery And Live Theatre
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
The Carter-Ryan Gallery is home to the work of Indigenous Visual Artist, Jason Carter. His bright paintings and bold soapstone sculpture have been featured at Canmore's Main Street location since 2012. Last year, a second location opened in Banff. Visit either location to experience one of Alberta's most acclaimed visual artists. Gallery by day and at night, the Carter-Ryan Gallery in Canmore comes alive with live musical theatre all summer long. Comedy, musical theatre and history coming to life...it's all here surrounded by original art. A truly memorable destination.
Reviewed By RosalindS689 - Calgary, Canada
I recently saw Canada the Musical with some friends. The gallery hosts an intimate theatre surrounded by the colourful and beautiful artwork of Jason Carter. Canada The Musical is super fun, engaging, and brings back many great memories. I would highly recommend going, and I look forward to attending more performances.
5. Lifeways Gallery
6. Canmore Art Guild Gallery
7. Fallen leaf gallery
8. Art Country Canada Gallery
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Art Country Canada has two art galleries in Canmore, Alberta. The first is at 729 Main Street, there we have just over 2000 square feet of Original paintings by Robert Bateman, Darren Haley, Shannon Lawlor, Brent Heighton, Jonn Einerssen, Andrew Kiss, David Daase , Fred Buchwitz and many more. We have Northwest Coast Cedar carvings by Harvey John and Dora Edwards among others. We have a lovely collection of Inuit Soapstone by numerous artists including Mark Totan and Felix Inung. Other great soapstone artists include Ben Henry and family and the incredible Loretta Kyle. Some of the most incredible Bronze Sculptures in the Bow Valley are on display by Vilem Zach and Tom Schultz and we have many Teak sculpted benches, tables and chairs. Our second gallery at 512 Bow Valley Trail houses one of the largest Custom Framing operations in the Bow Valley. WE have thousands of limited edition prints, Giclee on Canvas and metal and many more Original paintings and sculptures as well!
Reviewed By 179glennm - Philadelphia, United States
Angelo and his great team at Art Country Canada gallery are the best! I was so impressed with his friendliness and my first phone purchase that I have been back to buy more artwork from them. He even bent over backwards to work with me to exchange a canvas that I decided I wanted in an even bigger size, even though I live in the U.S. and it required shipping back and forth. Artwork is well packaged to protect it and delivery takes only a matter of days. I would definitely recommend Angelo and his gallery to anyone looking for the best prices on great artists delivered by awesome friendly professionals!
9. The Hive Gallery & Gatherings
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Hive Gallery and Gatherings exhibits some of Western Canada' best known contemporary artists. Housed in a modern mountain style loft space on Canmore's Main Street,
Reviewed By Michelle3K - Canmore, Canada
I really love this gallery. Cheryl brings in mid-Canadian artists- so the work is well done and the price points are very reasonable. There is everything from whimsical to landscapes to sculpture. The space is lovely- check it out for team meetings and small weddings/anniversaries/celebrations. The gallery is up a flight of stairs- its worth heading up.
10. Elevation Gallery
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By pascaleo568
Best art in town, best views in town! The art displayed at Elevation Gallery is refreshingly contemporary while being very accessible to all audiences. For something different from the usual wildlife and landscape art, go to Elevation Gallery!
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