Town of Canmore Spring/Summer Community Guide 2020

TOWN OF CANMORE

Community Guide SPRING / SUMMER 2020

Registration begins on Monday, March 23 at 7 a.m.

Table of Contents Program Registration Information

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Recreation Services General Information

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Elevation Place Climbing Gym

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Elevation Place Aquatics Centre

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Fitness & Wellness Programs

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Canmore Recreation Centre

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Youth and Child Programs

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FCSS Programs

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Bow Valley Parent Link

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Contact Information Civic Centre Phone / 403.678.1500 Fax / 403.678.1534

Registration for all recreation programs from April - August begins on

Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7:00 a.m

Address / 902 - 7th Avenue Canmore, AB T1W 3K1 Canmore Recreation Centre Phone / 403.678.8920 (Elevation Place) Address / 1900 8th Avenue Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2 Elevation Place Phone / 403.678.8920 Fax Customer Experience Desk / 403.678.8934 Fax Recreation Services / 403.678.8935 Email / elevation@canmore.ca Address / #100 - 700 Railway Avenue Canmore, AB T1W 1P4 Public Works Phone / 403.678.1580 Fax / 403.678.1586 Address / 100 Glacier Drive Canmore, AB T1W 1K8

Registration Information How to Register Online Registering online for Town of Canmore Recreation Services programs is convenient and good for the planet. Through our online services you are able to view and register for upcoming recreation community classes, day camps and swimming lessons.

In order to use this service, you will be required to create an account. Please visit canmore.ca/programs to register for programs online. You will be prompted to create a new account or sign in as an existing user. Once you have created an account and/or signed in, you will be able to get started with online browsing and registration.

If you have any online registration questions, please call the Customer Experience Desk at 403.678.8920

By Phone Call 403.678.8920 and leave a message with your name, phone number and registration information. A customer experience representative will respond to your request and assist you with registration.

In Person Elevation Place 700 Railway Ave., Canmore, AB T1W 1P4 Customer Experience Desk hours of operation: Monday to Friday / 6:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday / 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Waitlist and Cancellation Policies Waitlist If a program is full, you may place your name on a waitlist (current contact information is required). There is no charge for this service.

If a space becomes available, you will be contacted immediately. If your plans have changed and you decline, then the next person on the list will be contacted. Once contacted via email or voicemail, you will have 48 hours to respond to book and pay to reserve your spot.

Otherwise, it will be opened to the next person on the waiting list.

Cancelled Programs If a program is cancelled due to insufficient registration, a customer experience representative will contact you by phone to notify you that the class has been cancelled.

At that time, patrons have the choice of a full refund or to leave the credit on the account to use towards future programs or courses.

Cancellation Policy Once a program has begun, no refunds or credits will be given unless it’s for medical reasons and the request is accompanied by a medical note. Refund requests prior to one week of the program start date are fully refundable. There are no refunds, transfers, or credits if you cancel within one week of the program start date.

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Recreation Services General Information Elevation Place CLICK HERE for membership and daily admission rates.

CLICK HERE for daily schedule.

CLICK HERE for hours of operation.

Canmore Recreation Centre CLICK HERE for skating membership and daily admission rates.

CLICK HERE for daily skating and walking lane schedule.

CLICK HERE for facility booking information.

Drop In Programming CLICK HERE for daily drop In programming schedule.

Like us on facebook Town of Canmore For more information call us at 403.678.8920

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CLIMBING GYM

Elevation Place Climbing Gym

CLICK HERE to learn more about:

The Experience

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Our welcoming and bright space will make you forget you’re indoors with its natural light and stunning mountain views. From first-time climbers, to elite athletes, our training area has been designed so you can make the most of your climbing experience. You will love our wall!

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If you have never climbed before, our staff will show you where and how to start your vertical adventures – It’s great family fun for ages 4 years and older. Climbers under 13 years old always require adult supervision (one adult to a maximum of 3 climbers under 13) in the climbing gym.

Hours of operation Rental rates and admission

For contract courses (birthday parties, private lessons), contact: climbing@canmore.ca For scheduled public courses, contact: recreation.canmore.ca

Our Amenities • 1,000 square meters (11,000 sq ft) of climbing surface as high as

15 m (45’) at its peak • Varied terrain with over 100 colour-coded climbs for climbers of

all abilities • Over 40 climbing lines for top roping or lead climbing • Seven automatic belay systems that require minimal training

or experience • Extensive bouldering terrain • Equipment rentals for indoor climbing • Friendly, expert staff climbers to help you make the most of

your climb

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Elevation Place Aquatics Centre CLICK HERE for more information on Aquatics Programs.

We offer a wide range of swimming and water safety programs from infancy through youth and beyond. Providing both Red Cross and Lifesaving Society, programs we strive to meet the varying needs of the community.

Our Programs

CLICK HERE

• Red Cross Swim Preschool Parented 6 to 36 months

for more information on Aquatics Core Classes and Aquatics Schedule.

• Red Cross Swim Preschool 3 to 5 years • Red Cross Swim Kids 5 to 15 years • Synchronized swimming • Private swim lessons and Swim Stars • Workplace Approved First Aid • Bronze Medal awards • National Lifeguard awards • Instructor programs

Lesson Placement Assessment We offer a free, informal water evaluation of your child to ensure they are placed in the appropriate lesson. If your child is under the age of 9, please come prepared to get in the water with them. When you arrive, please inform Customer Experience that you are here for a Swim Assessment. The Swim Assessment does not provide access to the Aquatics Centre.

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FITNESS & WELLNESS

Fitness & Wellness

CLICK HERE

We offer many programs and services to encourage residents and visitors to improve or maintain their health and wellness. We provide a safe and inviting environment in our fitness facilities, core classes and pre-registered programs.

Come work out with us!

CLICK HERE

Our Programs • Group Exercise fitness classes (spin, yoga, HIIT etc.)

• Pre-registered specialty fitness classes

for our daily core class schedule.

for information on our pre-registered fitness courses.

CLICK HERE for information on our drop-in sports.

• Recreational drop-in sports (indoor and outdoor)

Our Amenities • 185 square metre (2000 sq ft) weight room with a variety of

strength training equipment and machines • Two fitness studios for cardio conditioning and stretching • Keiser spin bikes, elliptical machines, treadmills, rowing machines,

upright and recumbent bikes • Sci Fit Pro Total Body Exerciser with wheelchair ramp • Multi-purpose room with mirrors and fitness accessories • Friendly and qualified staff to provide fitness equipment orientations

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Canmore Recreation Centre The Experience The Canmore Recreation Centre (CRC) is the original hub of community recreation in our mountain town. After a much-needed renovation, the CRC will continue to enhance the quality of life in Canmore as a community space with an improved facility offering.

The CRC offers a variety of sport and leisure opportunities for all ages and year-round continued learning, including skating rinks, and gymnastics facility. Located near the heart of downtown Canmore, the CRC offers a perfect way to spend your day.

Did you know your Go Beyond Pass gives you free access to indoor skating in the Canmore Recreation Centre?

CLICK HERE for hours of operation.

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Our Amenities • Bookable multi-purpose rooms for workshops, meetings, dryland training,

and celebrations

for field, diamond, ice and multi-purpose room bookings.

• 2 NHL-size indoor arenas for public programming and private bookings

CLICK HERE

• A range of drop-in programs

for public skating membership and admission fees.

• An outdoor skateboard park

• An indoor walking lane

• A gymnastics facility

CLICK HERE for skating, drop-in program, and walking lane schedule.

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Want Your Kids Outside This Summer?

Join us at Big Fun Day Camps!

This full day camp is a great way for kids to keep busy with arts and crafts, games, sports, outdoor activities and more!

For more information and to register visit canmore.ca/programs

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CHILD & YOUTH

CLICK HERE for more information on Day Camps.

CLICK HERE for more information on programs and registration.

CLICK HERE for our drop in and child-minding calendars.

Child and Youth Programs We offer a range of fun and interactive programs for children and youth.

From summer camps to Yoga for Kids, we have active fun for kids covered!

Our Programs • Preschool programs • Drop-in active family play • Out-of-school programs during early dismissal Fridays and PD days • Youth certification courses: Home Alone, babysitting, LEAD • Child and youth fitness courses • Child minding at the Little Bears Den in Elevation Place

Big Fun Big Fun is a full day camp for kids aged 5 to 11 years to keep busy and have a big fun time with arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming, climbing, outdoor activities and more! Big Fun is big energy, big friendships, and big adventure for the little people in your life. Register day-by-day or by-the-week.

• Spring and summer Big Fun Day Camps • Daily or weekly registrations • Specialty camp programs: mountain biking and more

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Family and Community Support Services Canmore Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a cost-sharing program between the Province of Alberta and Town of Canmore to provide preventive social programs in our community. Preventative social programs are activities that use proactive, strength based and intentional strategies to help individuals, families and communities develop skills required to form a strong sense of self, resulting in the ability to build healthy relationships with others.

CLICK HERE for more information about our services.

CLICK HERE for our courses and workshops.

Our Programs We offer a variety of services in three categories: information, support, and referral.

Some of our services include: • Courses and workshops • Affordable Services • Solution-focused counselling • Divorce and separation support • Non-profit/volunteer management supports

Bow Valley Parent Link Bow Valley Parent Link is now closed. We thank all of our community members who helped make this program a success.

We are working on developing new Early Child Learning and Parenting programs to help meet the needs of our community.

Stay tuned for more information about good things to come.

CLICK HERE for more information about Family-Community Services.

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Civic Centre Phone / 403.678.1500 Fax / 403.678.1534 Address / 902 - 7th Avenue, Canmore, AB T1W 3K1 Elevation Place Phone / 403.678.8920 Fax Reception Desk / 403.678.8934 Fax Admin Offices / 403.678.8935 Email / elevation@canmore.ca Address / 100 - 700 Railway Avenue, Canmore, AB T1W 1P4 Canmore Recreation Centre Phone / 403.678.8920 Address / 1900 8th Avenue, Canmore, AB T1W 1Y2 Public Works Phone / 403.678.1580 Fax / 403.678.1586 Address / 100 Glacier Drive, Canmore, AB T1W 1K8