Known as Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi by the Stoney Nakoda, Canmore is defined by the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountain landscape that surrounds us and shaped by the culture, language and traditions of those that have called this place home for over 10,000 years. Located in the heart of our charming and historic downtown, the Canmore Museum and the NWMP Barracks Provincial Historic Site’s collections, programs and exhibitions provide numerous opportunities to explore and experience our mountain landscapes, culture and community. As a community museum re-imagined for the 21st century, the purpose of the Canmore Museum is to build community, build a shared understanding of place, to build community memory, and to build a lasting legacy of community, environmental and organizational sustainability. To do this, we find, spark, preserve, and trade stories, ideas, and elements of creativity drawn from people in Canmore and the Bow Valley. We bring people together around art, history, place and culture to build a stronger, more connected community.
