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From Banff to Lake Louise and Canmore to Kananaskis, there are dozens of galleries and museums showcasing talented artists and history from across the country.

COVID-19 presented an unexpected hurdle to overcome, or new opportunity to pivot for a number of Bow Valley entrepreneurs. Their passion for their profession and community pushed them to succeed.

Main Street in Canmore hasn’t changed much at first glance. Over time, businesses come and businesses go. Or, they are bought out and rebranded under new ownership and management.

"A lot of people are trying to sell right now, but that does not mean they will get what they want ... sellers have to be prepared to price it appropriately and be realistic," said MaxWell Capital Realtor Robb Aishford. "The Canmore market has always done its own thing."  

“Some days I think I’m quite crazy because I live and breathe what I am doing right now and I have never found a better place for my soul.”

Picking a takeout spot in Banff is hard. But our Best of the Bow voters narrowed it down to two restaurants.

Voted best distillery in Canmore, Wild Life Distillery also created the best COVID–19 related product in this year's Rocky Mountain Outlook Best of the Bow readers’ choice awards

"When we are out shopping, I see the people wearing our masks and it gives me a little bit of pride," said Lorraine Lefort, part of the mother-daughter duo of the Canmore Mask Makers team

"Lots of people say they don't have a green thumb, but it is all learned and it is all an outdoor classroom."

Local firm hit with a slew of postponements and cancellations