Catch Music on the Mountain 2024 at Fernie Alpine Resort
When: August 31 and September 1
Listen to live music, go for a hike, a bike ride or do some sightseeing during this outdoor festival in Fernie. Live performances by Naena Robinson will take place both days from 12 to 3 p.m. at Lost Boys Café. Festival entry is included with a lift ticket for the resort, which can be purchased online.
Fernie Alpine Resort, 5339 Ski Hill Road, Fernie, 1-800-258-7669, skifernie.com
Dine on Italian food at The Fat Ox
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Described as an “alpine-inspired Italian restaurant,” The Fat Ox is the latest spot from Creative Restaurants, which is behind Calgary restaurants like Bonterra Trattoria and Posto Pizzeria and Bar. With a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu that’s dedicated to highlighting local ingredients, the restaurant offers dishes like elk meatballs with pomodoro, parmigiana and focaccia or the breakfast sandwich with spiced pork belly, provolone cheese and fried egg.
415 Banff Ave., Banff, 403-762-3848, fatoxbanff.ca
Visit The Bro’Kin Yolk’s new Canmore restaurant
With three locations in Calgary, one in Edmonton and now one in Canmore, it’s safe to say The Bro’Kin Yolk knows how to offer a great brunch experience. Try dishes like the Bro’s Breakfast, lemon berry French toast, the Fili breakfast bowl and more at the new Canmore restaurant.
201, 300 Old Canmore R., Canmore, 403-961-0170, brokinyolk.ca
Attend the fourth annual Canmore Pride Festival
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When: September 9 to 15
Since 2021, the Canmore Pride Society has fostered a community environment and organized events for 2SLGBTQIA+ Canmore residents and visitors. For seven days, join the organization for the fourth annual Canmore Pride Festival. The robust schedule of events includes an open mic night, cooking workshop, drag show, storytelling, karaoke, a Queer Prom and more.
Multiple locations, canmorepride.ca
Grab a bite at the newly opened Sushi Mitsuba Omakase
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There’s a new spot for omakase-style dining in Banff with the recent opening of Sushi Mitsuba Omakase. At this spot, you can dine on fresh fish flown in from the renowned Toyosu Market in Tokyo. Choose from two courses, the premium chef selection with 20 dishes or the chef selection with 17, both of which can be paired with sake for an additional cost. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online.
119 Banff Ave., Banff, 587-720-3285, sushimitsuba.com
Celebrate the Canmore Festival of Art & Creativity
When: September 13 to 15
Celebrate Alberta Culture Days in Canmore with a full weekend of free arts and multicultural events at ArtsPlace Canmore.The festival kicks off on September 13 with an outdoor concert featuring Stoney Nakoda country rock band Stoney River, Francophone Indigenous singer-songwriter Shauit and the Beau Valley Circus fire spinners. Other weekend events include an outdoor market, art workshops, artist demonstrations and more. The festival is for all ages.
950 8 Ave., Canmore, 403-609-2623, artsplacecanmore.com