Mountain Guide

The Migratory Words writers’ collective will have a full slate of activities for the upcoming Canmore artsPeak Festival. Beginning June 14, the first event will be a writers’ circle.

Mountains, horses and the written word come together in Sid Marty’s latest book of poems and songs, all of which are enriched by the author’s customary passion and perception.

A new art show opens Saturday at the Whyte Museum, with the focus on Alberta’s women artists. With an opening reception at 1 p.m. with artists in attendance, the show runs from June 4 to Aug. 2.

Hailing from the deep south, Windsor band Michou will replace the Detroit skyline with Rocky Mountains as they stop in Canmore on their Western Canadian tour.

Like many Banff visitors, Mindil Beach Markets will check into the Samesun Backpacker’s Lodge this week.

Calgarian Chris Gheran will bring his personal brand of folk music, along with card tricks, vegan soap and stories of shamans, to Banff’s Rose & Crown, May 29. The show will be the final date of two months of touring throughout Western Canada.

DIY; it’s very in among the homeowner set these days. Do It Yourselfers can be found patching walls, renovating bathrooms, putting down flooring; big box stores everywhere are dedicated to DIYers.

HOLE #5, ‘THE TROUGH’ YARDAGE: 424 PAR 4 This is the first in a series of features on area golf courses.

Weather-wise, it would appear July and summer are a long way off. Luckily, though, nobody has to wait until July 1 to celebrate all things Canadian, as the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show is already running at Cornerstone Theatre and Restaurant.

Hard on the heels of shows at Wild Bill’s in Banff (May 13-14) country music sensation Lindsay Ell will play the Canmore Hotel, May 20.