There’s Always Something Happening
There are events and festivals going on year-round in the South Canadian Rockies. Whether you’re in the region next weekend or next month, you’ll find something always going on. Check out our upcoming events here!
To learn about other local events please visit these sites for more information:
Castle Provincial Parks Events
Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce Events
Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Events
Events
Bloom & Brunch Festival at the Banff Gondola
Celebrate the arrival of a new season atop Sulphur Mountain, breathing in the fresh spring air and taking in stunning landscapes. Banff Gondola and Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen are hosting the Bloom & Brunch Festival. Enjoy a buffet brunch, mimosa bar, live entertainment, floral photo opportunities and more. It’s a festive way to enjoy the season and your favourite weekend meal.
Norquay Easter Egg Hunt
Hop into spring with Norquay’s most anticipated event of the year! There will be thousands of Easter eggs in the snow, and Norquay needs adventurous kids of all ages to help them find them. Bring your family and friends to join because the more egg hunters, the merrier! There’s only one big hunt, so don’t be late! This year, a $5 minimum donation per person is required to participate, with all proceeds going to the Banff Food Rescue. With only…
No Pressure Race Series
Ever wanted to try your hand at racing just for fun? Now’s your chance! Pass Powderkeg’s No Pressure Race Series is a non-competitive way for you to try it out in a fun and encouraging environment. Racers to meet at the lodge to check in at 6:00 PM. Inspection to begin at 6:15 and then racing to begin at 6:30 and end at 7:45. There will be a coach on site but the focus is FUN! Skiing and snowboarding permitted.…
Corpus Philosophorum – Opening Reception
Join Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery for the opening reception for Darcy Logan’s “Corpus Philosophorum” exhibition. 1 – 3pm. Enjoy some treats and coffee, meet the artist and enjoy the art! Exhibition is open to the public daily. “These works are inspired by anatomical illustration, they are not about the body. Rather they use the body and its systems as an analogue to reflect on ideology and philosophy. They are allegories used to ruminate upon our passions, thoughts, and actions;…
Mystery Bus Tour – Crowsnest Pass Golf Club
Looking to add a little adventure? Join them for a full day of fun at a top-secret destination. Departing at 7:30 am, the charter bus will take you to a pristine golf course within a 2.5-hour drive. Green fees, cart and fantastic prizes are all included in the cost. Don’t wait! Book today, sports are limited.
Human Dog Sled Race
It’s time for another edition of the Human Dog Sled Race at Pass Powderkeg! Join them for some fun in the spring sun. Here’s some details you’ll need to know: The event is FREE to enter! Registration will open on February 22 and will close at 12:00pm on the day of the event. You can sign up at Guest Services or by emailing bookings@passpowderkeg.com . Waivers must be signed before participating, with no exceptions! If you are under 18, a…
Saturday Night Skiing by Kirkham Insurance
Get ready for Pass Powderkeg’s third Saturday Night Skiing event of the season, happening during family week! Thanks to the folks over at Kirkham Insurance, lift tickets will be FREE by cash donation after 6:00 pm on Feb. 22! All donations from this evening will go to Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation. Please note that a waiver must be signed in order to receive your free ticket. Those under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign…
Saturday Night Skiing presented by Castle Crossing Dental
It’s finally here! Pass Powderkeg’s first sponsored Saturday Night Skiing of the season will be taking place in conjunction with Jersey Day at PPK. Thanks to the fine folks at Castle Crossing Dental, lift tickets will be FREE by cash donation after 6:00 pm! Please note that a waiver must be signed in order to receive your free ticket. Those under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign for them.
PPK Ski Society BBQ
Another ski season lies ahead and, as usual, Pass Powderkeg is ready to kick it off with the PPK Ski Society BBQ! Proceeds from the BBQ will go to the ski society, which provides program opportunities at the hill throughout the season. For example, things like the PPK Nourishes Program, No Pressure Race Series, Slush Cup (and much more!) wouldn’t be able to happen without the ski society. PPK hopes to see you at the lodge for some burgers and…
Crowsnest Pass Ski Swap
In partnership with Alpenland and the PPK Ski Society, Pass Powderkeg is excited to bring the Ski Swap 2024 to you. The event will be held at the MDM Community Centre in Bellevue (2802-222 Street) from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday. Trade-ins and consignments will be handled by Alpenland. PPK will be on site for season passes. It’s never too early to get into a snow frame of mind! Book…
Mother’s Day Brunch
Join Crowsnest Pass Golf Club for their Mothers Day Buffet! Seating will be 8 am, 10 am and 12 pm. Menu will have a cold salad bar with potato salad, bacon and sweet relish, creamy coleslaw salad, pasta Greek salad, and traditional caesar salad. For the hot buffet: roast sirloin of beef, gravy, yorkshire pudding, chicken breast, peppercorn cream gravy, egg benedict, bacon, sausage, pancake, home fries, and roasted garlic potatoes. Don’t forget your dessert! Enjoy a selection of home…
Beaver Fever Music Festival
Beaver Fever is grassroots and folk music festival set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and alongside the Castle River. 13 live musical acts will play Friday night, though Saturday night. There will be food and beverages! Tent and RV camping is available for booking. All ages are welcome, Beaver Fever is a family-friendly and community-building yearly event designed and run by a group of volunteers from Southern Alberta, and supported by Travel Alberta.
Alex Shenton Live @ The Lebel
Join the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek for their upcoming fall concert series Live @ The Lebel in the historic Lebel Mansion. Last in their fall lineup is Alex Shenton, joining them live. Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets to this evening of live entertainment are just $20 each. Local artist Alex Shenton is no stranger to a great night of live music, having performed for years with the group Bastard Poetry and…
The Alpenglow Backpacking Trip (Women’s Trip)
The alpenglow is the light off of the mountains either at sunset or sunrise that gives the landscape the most beautiful colour. In the South Canadian Rockies, there are natural red hues in the mountain rock, which showcase the best alpenglow. This backpacking trip with Uplift Adventures will take you deep into the wilderness near Waterton Lakes National Park to two subalpine lakes. In the evening or late afternoon on the second day, they will take some time to explore…
Crowfest
The CNP Chamber, the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, the Crowsnest Market, and various Business Partners have come together to create Crowfest in downtown Blairmore. The goal is to bring the community together, encourage tourism, and shop locally. A fun event for everyone! There will be an outdoor market, car show, live music, bouncy castles, free pancake breakfast, and a family-friendly beer garden showcasing what the Crowsnest Pass and area offer for food and beverage, and much more. This market will…
The Dark: 24 Hours Underground
Are you a child of the night? Are you longing for the warm embrace of a dark cavern? Do you love coal and mining history? You are in luck! Welcome to The Dark – a loop race in the Bellevue Underground Mine (BUM) hosted by Sinister Sports. This race calls on the brave to test their limits in The Dark. The mine shaft is 250m long with a 1% grade, so each loop is 500m. It is approximately 4m wide…
Jersey Day at PPK
This year marks PPK’s 2nd annual Jersey Day and they’re ready for another awesome event. Wear your favourite jersey to the hill to participate in all kinds of fun! By wearing a jersey to PPK, you’ll receive 10% off all food and beverage orders (alcohol not included), as well as the opportunity to participate in a trivia contest. Staff will be keeping an eye on the slopes for jersey-wearing skiers and snowboarders to ask sports-related questions. Answer correctly and you’ll…
Edmonton International BeerFest
Edmonton International BeerFest – Celebrating the Appreciation of Beer from Around the World. Each year beer lovers from all over the world gather and toast to tradition, the future, and all things that are beer at the Edmonton International BeerFest. The Event Features; Hundreds of beers from around the world, 8 bands, roving entertainment (stilt walkers, magicians, street performers), 2 stages with live entertainment, BeerSchool and so much more. The Edmonton International BeerFest has Edmonton’s Craft Beer Village where local…
Uphill Series
It’s time for another edition of Pass Powderkeg’s Uphill Series! PPK has lots of fun planned over 3 ski touring dates. Night one’s theme is a blast back to everyone’s favourite childhood racing game, Mario Kart! Giant gold coins will be hidden around the hill for participants to find. Night two will see participants given a bingo card of things they may see around PPK, such as the electric monkey carving, a skier wearing a neon jacket, a grey jay…
Ski with Santa presented by CNP 40
Pass Powderkeg’s contacts at the North Pole have informed them that Santa would like to visit Pass Powderkeg again this year before his Christmas deliveries! Be sure to bring your kiddos and their ski or snowboard gear, as Santa will be shredding the slopes and would love to have some friends join him. The jolly fella will also have some chocolate on hand to give out! While he’s exploring Pass Powderkeg, Santa’s elves will be set up on the lodge…
Saturday Night Skiing Presented by Pincher Creek Co-op
Join Pass Powderkeg for their second sponsored Saturday Night Skiing of the season. Thanks to the generous people over at Pincher Creek Co-op, lift tickets will be FREE by cash donation after 6:00 pm! All donations from this evening will go to Crowsnest Cando to support their Revive the Roxy project. Please note that a waiver must be signed in order to receive your free ticket. Those under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign…
The Divide 200
The Divide 200 is Alberta’s first and Canada’s only 200 mile race. This event is hosted by Sinister Sports in September at Castle Mountain Resort. Competitors, support crews, pacers, volunteers, and families will get to experience the true beauty of the Southern Rockies in the Fall throughout their multiple days in the area.The route includes the Castle/Crowsnest/Flathead region of the southern Canadian Rockies. The race celebrates Sinister Sports’ Rocky Mountain heritage and highlights portions of the stunning Great Divide Trail.…
Castle Alpine Trail Race
Get into Fall running mode with Sinister Sports and enjoy the Castle Mountain Resort Area on one of the most scenic race courses you’ll ever get to see. The Castle area is a secluded gem of a place that everyone should make an effort to visit. Castle Alpine Trail Race (CAT) combines wide open vistas, rugged single track, off-trail running, and so much delicious climbing. While it isn’t an extraordinarily long race distance-wise, CAT is like a schoolyard bully –…
