Canmore Winter Carnival

Winter Carnival, is a celebration of the season and a popular community event in Canmore. This year, the Town of Canmore has partnered with the Best of Canmore Accommodation Group, the Canmore Downtown Business Association and the Canmore Nordic Centre to expand this exciting community event and to welcome participants of the 2012 International Biathlon Union Cup races being held at the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Canmore Winter Carnival 2012 will run February 10th through 20th and will feature the signature Snow Track on Main Street, Feb 10th to 13th with free ski loans from Trail Sports for visitors and residents to use on the track.

Carnival events will include: An Athletes’ Parade & Welcoming Ceremonies, a Block Party with live music and fire pits, JackRabbit and Biathlon Bears races, Kid N’Mutt dog sled races, the Mayor’s and Media Challenge events, Street Hockey, Ice Carving, Log Sawing and Snow Sculpting. Biathlon Alberta will also be on site to provide hands on demonstrations for attendees. Chandra Crawford’s’ Fast and Female team are back for their 3rd urban experience and 2012 will also see the 2nd running of the Xterra Winter Triathlon.

The Carnival also boasts art gallery events and the Exposure photography exhibit. Romi Mayes will perform for a Live on 7th Concert on Saturday, February 11th and additional music events are planned.

Carnival events are being still being added, so please visit the Carnival website regularly to learn more: http://www.downtowncanmore.com

See you in Canmore!