Registration is now open. As we have very limited spots, please only RSVP if you can attend.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT FUNDER:
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Join Travis Rider for an Indigenous Medicine Walk in Canmore. Learn about the traditional Indigenous uses of local plants and the history of the area.
This is a half-day walk starting a 11 AM. We estimate that the walk will end around 2 PM, but it may be longer or shorter than that. Please meet at the meeting location 5-10 minutes prior to the event start. Only those who have RSVP’d will be able to attend as we have very limited spots.
Travis Rider is a Stoney Nakoda Knowledge Keeper. Travis works extensively in the Stoney community promoting mental health and wellness. He believes in incorporating Stoney ways of being and knowing into mental health and addictions support in order to create a path forward to healing.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR:
This is open to all ages.
REGISTRATION:
We only have 10 spots available for the walk, so please RSVP only if you’re sure you can attend. If your plans change, please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone else.
If the event is full, you can join the waitlist by filling out this form here.
FOOD & DRINKS:
We encourage you to bring a backpack with some light snacks.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring a water bottle, snacks, and outdoor clothing (for various weather conditions). We recommend wearing shoes you are comfortable walking on trails in.
You may also bring a pen and notebook if you’d like to take notes. You can also use your phone to take photos of the plants. Please always ask for consent before taking photos of others.
ACCESIBILITY INFO:
There will be some light trail walking on mixed terrain. The walk will be a slow, casual pace, with many stops to learn about plants.
GETTING HERE:
BY CAR: Town of Canmore parking is $5 per hour from 8 AM to 8 PM. Visitors with a valid Resident Parking Permit can park for up to 3 hours daily in Town of Canmore paid zones.
Information about accessible parking can be found here. There is no parking fee for accessible parking stalls within the paid parking zones.BY BUS WITHIN CANMORE: The Canmore Roam service features three routes that are FREE for all. Please visit this website for more information on routes and schedules.
BY BUS FROM BANFF: Roam Transit’s Canmore-Banff Regional Route 3 provides transportation between Downtown Canmore and Downtown Banff. Fares: $6 for one-way, $15 for day pass.
To make the festival accessible, Roam Transit is offering free one-way bus passes between Canmore and Banff. Please our festival page for more information.BY TAXI: Three Sisters Taxi is partnering with the Canmore Pride Festival to offer FREE taxi rides to help attendees get to and from events safely! Taxi rides are limited to Canmore town bounds (including Three Sisters). Ask any volunteer during the festival for a free taxi voucher.
Rides are subject to availability. You MUST present the voucher at the start of your ride.
To book a taxi, please call: (403) 493-9990
Taxi vouchers do not include tips. **Please bring cash to tip your driver.*
We encourage you to walk/bike/roll to the venue if it is accessible to you.