Community Projects
The Rotary Club of Canmore Community Avenue of Service supports local, worthy charitable projects that address community needs, promote well-being and foster positive change.
The Committee is comprised of three main areas of focus: Community Service Grants, Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and the Canada Day Parade.
The primary source of funds are two major fundraisers the Festival of Trees | Rotary Club of Canmore held in December and the Golf Charity Classic | Rotary Club of Canmore held in June.
Community Service Grants
2026
24 Community Service Grants were awarded to local charities and non-profits within the Bow Valley totalling $65,500 to 12 sectors of the Bow Valley Community.
Projects that received 2026 grant funding are posted in the column on the left side of this page.
Important Dates
2026 Grants
2027 Grants
| February 1, 2027 December 1, 2026 January 15, 2027 February 2027 March 2027 March 2027 |
Grant Eligibility
- Applicant must be a registered charity or a non-profit organization.
- Projects should be community focused and benefit residents of the Town of Canmore and surrounding area (east of Banff National Park including the MD of Bighorn, the Kananaskis region and Mini Thni). Rotary Granting Area Boundary Map
- Rotary will not normally provide grant funding for the same initiative for which a grant has been previously awarded, but welcomes grant applications for different projects/initiatives where the content, scope and objectives are distinct.
- Not Eligible: Applications that are incomplete, submitted after deadline date, do not meet the grant application criteria.
Level of Support
- The maximum amount available for a grant is $5,000, which may be applied to either a new or existing project/initiative.
- Based on the number of applications received and the funding available, the amount of the grant may be adjusted.
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
July 1st 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join us at the annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast!
The Rotary Club of Canmore in partnership with the Town of Canmore and the MD of Bighorn host the famous annual pancake breakfast at Centennial Park. This much anticipated community event draws over 2,000 visitors each year to celebrate Canada Day with delicious food and western hospitality.
Music plays, the Calgary Stampede Caravan griddles are fired up and a free hearty breakfast is served, consisting of pancakes, sausages and bacon, topped off with Canadian Maple Syrup and accompanied with coffee and juices.
This breakfast isn’t just about food—it’s a chance for the community to come together, connect with neighbours, and celebrate local culture. It also serves as a key fundraising event, helping to raise awareness and donations for important community initiatives supported by the Rotary Club.
Add text hereCanada Day Parade
July 1st 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join us at the annual Canada Day Parade!
The heart of Canmore comes alive each year with vibrant floats, majestic horses and high energy marching bands that highlight the unique charm of our town and community spirit.
The parade kicks off on the corner of 15th Street and Fairholme Drive and winds its way through town, wrapping up at the end of 8th (Main) Street and Railway Avenue.
Be sure to catch the Rotary Club of Canmore's float, featuring our dynamic performance team that promises to energize the crowd.
Canada Day 2025
Canmore Rotary Club Parade Marshalls
Michelle Peston & Peter Nichol
We Volunteer for
Food & Friends Program
Community Dinners at St. Michael’s Anglican Church
Exshaw School
Hot Lunch Program
Reading Program
Welcome Back Barbecue
Earth Day
Clean-Up Canmore
Donations
If you would like to donate to local projects in our communities, please click on the DONATE NOW button below:
Choose #2 below ‘Fund’ in the dropdown menu.
For More Information on Local Project Support:
Email: Lynda Damen
Chair, Community Services
Rotary Club of Canmore