Welcome to the Elk and Owl Canmore Newsletter!
What’s New?
First things first, we want to thank you for reading our blog! We value our viewers and we want to provide you with the best content and information for your trip to Canmore!
In this Canmore Newsletter, We want to share with you why this is a great time to visit the Canadian Rockies! This month we see a drop in accommodation rates as we move into the shoulder season. We also see snow covered mountains and tons of up coming local events!
With a lift in COVID-19 restrictions we are seeing more travel! Finally you can plan your trip Canmore!
Looking for something fun to do for halloween this year?
Join Banff Canmore Ghost Walks on a spellbinding, outdoor tour through the sinister, historic streets of Canmore or Banff. Spend a spooktacular night with knowledgeable interpretive guides sharing spine-tingling stories. Tales of haunted hotels and landmarks, unsolved mysteries, and unexplained paranormal activity await!
Visit Fright House Morley for a truly terrifying haunted house experience! Find plenty of scares at this creepy, abandoned house.
During this spooky month, also check out 13 Iconic Halloween and Horror Movie Houses and 10 Haunted Places That You Can Actually Visit in Alberta.
Watch the scariest movies of all time with a Halloween cocktail, carve a pumpkin, or make your own Halloween piñata! To guarantee a ghoulish time on the spookiest day of the year, check out 13 Ways to Have a Safe & Spooktacular Halloween!
Planning a Ski Trip?
Ski hills are scheduled to open November 10. Our units in Canmore are the perfect fit for a cozy ski trip. Featuring outdoor hot tubs and in unit gas fireplaces. Check out the listings below.
7 BEDROOM MOUNTAIN RETREAT
4 BEDROOM MOUNTAIN VIEWS
3 BEDROOM FAMIY GETAWAY
2 BEDROOM MOUNTAIN OASIS
Canmore is a quick drive to the BIG 3. 30min to Norquay, 35min to Sunshine, and 1 hour to Lake Louise.
Maybe you want to relax and take in the beautiful drive through the Banff National Park!
Take the shuttle!
Getting to Sunshine from Canmore; Take the Sunshine coach! Includes the price for a ski pass!
Getting to Lake Louise: Take the Lake Louise ski bus! Lift ticket included in prices.
Getting to Norquay: You can actually take the Rome bus to Norquay for just $6!
Spending the holidays in Canmore?
We all get the struggle of choosing who’s hosting the family event! Why not let us host you? With our concierge program we will do the grocery shopping for you, there for taking the stress off your hands and ensuring the unit is stocked with everything you’d like for hosting the whole family. Just let us know your shopping list and you are set to go!
Have you heard about the upcoming events?
Fright House Mînî Thnî
October 7 – 31
Tunes for Tails
October 22
Trunk or Treat at The Malcolm Hotel
October 29
Great Pumpkin Carving Contest
October 30
artsPlace
Movies, live comedy, exhibitions, classes, workshops, and more.
Grizzly Mountain Events
Multisport events including ultra marathons, open water swims, sup races, fun runs, and more.
Blake Restaurant, Brewhouse & Distillery
Tours, tastings, live music, events, and more.
Canmore Brewing Company Tasting Room & Tours
Tours, tastings, live music, events, and more.
Grizzly Paw Brewing Company
Tours, tastings, live music, events, and more.
Sheepdog Brewing
Tours, tastings, live music, events, and more.
Wild Life Distillery
Tours, tastings, live music, events, and more.
Bow Valley Primary Care Network
Exercise, parenting, nutrition, sleep, pain management, mental health classes, and more.
Town of Banff COVID-19 Information & Resources
Town of Banff Calendar of Events
Banff and Lake Louise Virtual 360 Tours
A Menu for Murder Dinner Theatre
October 22 & 29
Banff Centre
Events, exhibitions, screenings, classes, and more.