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Rotary Festival of Trees Showcase

November 28 - December 31, 2025
Always open
FREE

Stroll through the enchanted forest of trees and wreaths, and watch the holiday magic come alive.  
Donations Gratefully Accepted

Kids - Try our Scavenger Hunt to spy special things in our forest of trees & wreaths!

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2025 TREE & WREATH DECORATING WINNERS

 

 

This Festival is Presented with Thanks to All of Our Generous Sponsors

 

Unwrap the New Christmas Spirits Event
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7 pm - 11 pm
Tickets: $105 each or 6 tickets for $535

Join us for an elevated evening of international tasting stations, now featuring full glass pairings of wine, beer and cocktails/mocktails from top local vendors. Enjoy the sounds of a live local DJ, browse our silent auction of unique items and experiences, mingle comfortably at our expanded cocktail seating. 

Kick off the holiday season in style, support Rotary's impactful work and treat yourself to a festive night out! 

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Festival Charity Auction

Friday, December 5, 2025 
During the Christmas Spirits Event

The Christmas Spirits Charity Auction offers a unique way for individuals and businesses to give back, while celebrating the joy of the holiday season.

You won’t want to miss the chance to take home some exciting auction items! Join the Rotary Club of Canmore in generously spreading cheer and goodwill this holiday season!

Funds raised from the Charity Auction will help our Rotary Club support local and international not-for-profit organizations and community initiatives. Please bring cash or a credit card to pay for successfully bid items. Have fun!

Kids Holiday Extravaganza
Sunday, December 7, 2025
10 am - 3 pm
A FREE EVENT
A festive day for kids of all ages with crafts, goodies, games, stories and more. 

 

Special Events 

10:00 - 11:00 - Fiddlers Group - Sue Shellian & Company 
(Pre-Function/Reception Area) 

10:15 - 10:45 - Family Storytime read by Carey Lees, Canmore Library (Santa’s Story Nook, Inverness Room) 

10:30 - 11:30 - A visit from Santa! (Roaming) 

11:30 - 12:15 - Festive Music & Sing-Along by Heather Jean Jordan (Jingle Hall, Edinburgh Holyrood Room) 

11:00 - 2:00 - Face Painting Caroline Raab 
(Pre-Function/Reception Area) 

11:30 - 2:00 Sonic Hedgehog - Chris Mogenson (Roaming) 

12:45 - 3:00 - Christmas Bingo hosted by Judy Lowe (Jingle Hall, Edinburgh Holyrood Room) 

Ongoing Activities (10:00am - 3:00pm) 

Cookie Decorating 
(Cookie Corner, Glamis Room) 

Crafts 
(Santa’s Workshop, Balmoral Room) 

 Juggling Elves - Peter Nichol / Michelle Preston (Roaming)

Games - Latashya Bowen 
(Reindeer Games Room, Edinburgh Castle Room) 

 

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Seniors Christmas Tea
Wednesday, December 10
1 - 3 pm 

A holiday reception for our seniors in the community with tea & desserts. Live entertainment & door prizes will make it a festive and social afternoon. Classical piano concert by Dr. Will Solyom.

Dress Code: Casual

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Tantalizing Holiday Raffles 

Canmore Culinary Adventures Raffle includes a special 1st Prize of Dinner for Two at Sauvage along with a selection of other restaurants for first and second prize that include: Crazy Weed, Bridgette Bar, The Wood, 1883 Tavern, Fergus & Bix, Sage Bar & Bistro and Kain Tayo.

Winter Wonderland of Wine Raffle includes a 1st Prize of a selection of wines curated by Cellar Door valued at $1,500 (estimated at three cases) and a 2nd Prize of a selection of wines valued at $500 (estimated one case).

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You can Sponsor a Tree for a Registered Non-Profit Organization!

There is an opportunity for an individual to sponsor a tree for a local non-profit organization and receive a tax receipt. This transaction must be completed through the Canmore Rotary Foundation in order to receive a tax receipt. For more information, please contact Trevor Julian (Treasurer, Festival of Trees)

 
 
The Rotary Club of Canmore 
Presents: 
 The 16th Annual Rotary Festival of Trees 2025
 
This popular holiday event kicks off with a special ceremony for the crowning of the tree in the main lobby on November 29, 2025. Running until Dec 31, the Rotary Festival of Trees is a community-based holiday celebration with decorated trees, wreaths and special events and activities for the entire family. It is free to view and walk through the forest of trees.
 
Please join us as an attendee, sponsor or donor.
 

Funds raised from the Rotary Festival of Trees will be contributed to The Rotary Club of Canmore’s numerous programs and services which benefit so many within our community and internationally.

Become a positive partner with us!

 

TICKETS AND CANCELLATIONS

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