10 Best Canmore Nightlife
What to Do After Dinner in Canmore?
The best Canmore nightlife offers food for your eyes, soul and body. Whether you’re drawn to dancing or listening to music at a lively folk festival, admiring and making art at a community centre or skating on an outdoor rink, Canmore has you covered.
For culinary delights, you have your pick from home-like pubs and restaurants like the traditional Drake Pub, and do not forget a tasting visit to local distilleries and breweries like the Wild Life Distillery. No matter what you do, Canmore’s location within the Rocky Mountains ensures that you can feast your eyes on panoramic views in every direction.
1. The Drake Pub
Friendly, local atmosphere
Ideal para: Alimentação, Vida noturna
Follow the locals to the Drake Pub for a casual night out, or for some company while watching your favourite sports team on TV. You can start or end your evening here (or maybe even both), as it is conveniently located at the beginning of the main street (8 St).
Dance to live music or enjoy the panoramic views from the patio while sinking your teeth into some slow-smoked Alberta Style Barbeque. Take the kids with you and park them in the game room or enjoy a friendly game of pool or darts. And if you are a singer, do not miss the karaoke night every Monday at 10 pm.
Localização: 909 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1P3, Canada
Abre: Daily from noon to 2 am
Telefone: +1 403-675-2206
The Drake Pub
2. Canmore Engine Bridge
Marvel of engineering set in the heart of nature
Ideal para: História, Foto, Econômico
The Canmore Engine Bridge spans the Bow River, combining a calm stroll or a more vigorous run with breathtaking views. The bridge is known locally as the ‘Gateway to the Rockies’, and allows your eyes to rest on majestic mountains, Canadian wilderness and Canmore’s historic charm, all at once.
The bridge is located near Canmore’s downtown area, and you can reach it easily by foot, unless you want to use the ample parking nearby. Find the best spot, sit on a convenient bench, ready your camera and immortalise the stunning landscapes. Note that the bridge is also a popular location for filming productions, so you just might get immortalised yourself.
Localização: Spur Line Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 1V9, Canada
Canmore Engine Bridge
3. Canmore Skating Pond
A magical rink in the middle of the town
Ideal para: Famílias, Casais, Econômico
Get your ice skates and head to the Canmore Skating Pond, an outdoor skating rink close to downtown Canmore. The size is comparable to about 1.5 football fields so there’s plenty of room to fly on the well-maintained ice surface.
Sticks and pucks aren’t allowed, so there’s no need to fear finding yourself in the middle of a fierce ice hockey game. Take your loved one or family by the hand and just glide to your heart’s content. In the evenings, the lights are on until 10 pm. And if you are visiting at the end of the year, do not miss the New Year’s Eve party on the pond.
Localização: 1100 7 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1Z1, Canada
Canmore Skating Pond
4. The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company Taproom
Authentic taste of local craft beers
Ideal para: Vida noturna, Foto, Casais
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company Taproom welcomes you to the local craft brewing scene with its handcrafted beers and delicious pub-style menu. Situated near the Trans-Canada Highway, the warm and friendly taproom on the main floor of the brewery offers you a home away from home.
Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or simply looking for a laid-back place to unwind, you can sit on the patio, savour your beer and enjoy the views. Or move to a cosy nook, grab a board game and see who wins. And before you go, don’t forget to pop into the shop to supplement your collection with some seasonal beer merchandise, like branded pint glasses.
Localização: 310 Old Canmore Rd, Canmore, AB T1W 0J7, Canada
Abre: Monday–Wednesday from noon to 7 pm, Thursday–Sunday from noon to 9 pm
Telefone: +1 403-678-2487
The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company Taproom
5. Dancing Sasquatch
Where Bigfoot comes to party
Ideal para: Vida noturna, Casais
A nightlife gem in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the Dancing Sasquatch is a rustic, wooden lodge-style bar with an electric atmosphere. Every Thursday to Friday, dancing becomes an extravaganza on the floor and the staff serve an extensive selection of craft cocktails, local brews and signature concoctions.
Dancing Sasquatch is in the small resort town of Banff, about 20 minutes’ drive away from Canmore. Check out the events calendar when planning your visit, as the dance bar hosts themed events, local and international DJs and even live bands. Whether you attend a raving glow party or a drag-themed night, make sure you take a selfie with the main sasquatch himself.
Localização: 120 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1A6, Canada
Abre: Thursday–Sunday from 9 pm to 2 am (closed Monday–Wednesday)
Telefone: +1 403-762-4002
Dancing Sasquatch
6. Wild Life Distillery
Sumptuous Albertan spirits waiting to be sampled
Ideal para: Luxo, Vida noturna, Casais
Wild Life Distillery is a flagship of quality in the Alberta-made spirits industry. Its cosy tasting room is open for a quick visit or available as a venue for private events. In addition to traditional quality spirits, you can discover a new favourite from the extensive menu, which features beautifully curated craft cocktails and even some small snacks from a local charcuterie.
The distillery, located at the southern end of Canmore, is a truly authentic Albertan experience, with exciting surprises. As well as treating your taste buds, you might find yourself at one of their regular open mic nights where you’ll end up having to hold onto your glass to prevent the mirth from spilling over.
Localização: 105 Bow Meadows Crescent #160, Canmore, AB T1W 2W8, Canada
Abre: Monday–Saturday from 1 pm to 9 pm, Sunday from 1 pm to 7 pm
Telefone: +1 403-678-2800
Wild Life Distillery
7. Tavern 1883
Your local bar in Canmore
Ideal para: Alimentação, Vida noturna
Tavern 1883 is a charming restaurant and bar in downtown Canmore. They serve everyone from singles to families and babies to grandparents (though children are expected to go to sleep at 10 pm). The menu consists of hearty food appealing to all ages, and the bar covers all your needs with craft beer on tap, cocktails and wine.
Come with your friends for a casual, chatty evening or enjoy the various entertainment on offer. Depending on the night, you may find live music or a DJ, or you can walk into a hotbed of rivalry on trivia or game nights.
Localização: 709 9 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2V7, Canada
Abre: Monday–Tuesday from 3 pm to 10 pm, Wednesday–Thursday from noon to 11 pm, Friday–Saturday from noon to 1 am
Telefone: +1 403-609-2000
Tavern 1883
8. Ghost walks
Eerie excursions through Canmore’s shadows
Ideal para: História, Aventura, Famílias
The Canmore ghost walks take you on a tour of Canmore’s historic streets and their mysterious inhabitants, past and present. Starting from the main street (8 St), your guide weaves a captivating tale of long-lost spirits and unexplained phenomena, combining fact and fiction into an experience you will not soon forget.
You don’t need garlic to protect yourself against what you may face during the walk. However, dress in layers, as this outdoors activity takes place regardless of the weather, which is as unpredictable as the ghosts themselves.
Localização: 710 8 St, Canmore, AB T1W 2B6, Canada
Abre: May–November: daily at 6.30 pm
Telefone: +1 403-760-5007
Ghost walks
9. Canmore Folk Music Festival
Sounds as unique as the Rockies themselves
Ideal para: Famílias, Viagens alternativas
The Canmore Folk Music Festival gathers thousands of folk music fans together every summer for an eclectic experience of traditional and contemporary folk, roots, blues, alt-country, Celtic and world music. The festival also offers a sprinkling of artisan craft stalls, an ethnic food fair and special family entertainment including clowns and storytellers.
As the longest running folk music festival in Alberta, the festivities take place over 3 days during the Heritage Day weekend in August. The festival site in Centennial Park becomes a cacophony of music bursting from 4 stages all weekend long.
Localização: 5 Ave, Canmore, AB, Canada
Telefone: +1 403-678-2524
Canmore Folk Music Festival
10. ArtsPlace Canmore
Where creativity unfolds and the community blossoms
Ideal para: Famílias, Casais
As Canmore’s community arts centre, ArtsPlace Canmore gathers various expressions of creativity under the same roof: art gallery, films, live performances and studio space for creation. Whether you are interested in visual or performing arts, come and see what the community has to offer.
The downtown centre aims to help artists of all ages and abilities uncover their creative potential and share their talents. You can either enjoy your time admiring the results of their work, or participate in the miracle of creation yourself, for example, by attending workshops for ceramics, jewellery making, wood burning and more.
Localização: 950 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 2T1, Canada
Abre: Monday–Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm
Telefone: +1 403-609-2623
ArtsPlace Canmore
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