Mountain Guide

Nothing makes the aroma of fresh baked goods smell even better than a long hike, ski or bike ride in Banff and Lake Louise, which is why the area offers some great options when it comes to local bakeries.

Canmore Art Guild member Anne Noel-Martin loves working and creating with chalk pastels, but they do not love working with her.

"This is how God intended mountains to be." Those were the words of U.K. artist Simon Beck in February when he brought his unique style of snow art to Banff National Park for his first artistic exploration of North America. Beck creates perfect, detailed geometrical designs using only a traditional compass, a map drawing and a pair of trusted snowshoes to make well-planned tracks in the snow.

It's not always easy to carve a unique path in the artistic realm, but a Chester, Nova Scotia singer-songwriter named Chris 'Old Man' Luedecke has managed to take the road less travelled. The two-time Juno award winner has released a deep body of work that stems from the prominence of one instrument: the banjo.

For folk musician Craig Cardiff, the live venue is the least of his concerns; he views the real challenge as being able to have an honest connection with his audience. The Juno-nominated artist will perform at Good Earth Café in Canmore on Saturday (March 21) at a fundraising event for Banff-Airdrie Liberal Party Candidate Marlo Raynolds, then switch gears to a more intimate performance at a house concert in Canmore on March 22.

When it comes to preserving wilderness, two arguments tend to rise to the surface; one says people have no place in wilderness, while the other argues that if people do not have the opportunity to appreciate the wilderness, preserving it is impossibl

If you can’t find a date to accompany you to the Exshaw Legion’s Newfoundland Evening show and dinner fundraiser, don’t fret, the Atlantic Storm Band is bringing a cod for you to kiss.

Actor, dancer and playwright Anita Majumdar’s Fish Eyes Trilogy tackles modern issues in youth that need to be discussed more often.

People create music for a full spectrum of reasons. Some enjoy the artistic struggle, others wish to entertain the masses and others find the creative process therapeutic.

Quilting – it no longer fits the image of your granny sitting by the fire with needle, thread and a treasured selection of fabric in hand.