Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival
Friday, July 31, 2026
Free Guided Bird Walk - Crowsnest Conservation
6:30 am - 9:00 am
The earlier we leave, the better our chances of seeing good stuff! Enjoy a leisurely 60-90 minute stroll and discover the natural beauty and excellent birdlife of our area. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, water and binoculars. Runners are preferable to sandals unless they are trail-type. We will carpool to our location.
See you there!
The cost is free!
Crowsnest Conservation Society
Must pre-register at 403-563-0773.
Meeting Gazebo Park - 13019 20th Ave, Blairmore
Hiking to Lille Historical Site, Crowsnest Adventures
Friday 10:00 am
Lille was a company-built coal mining community that, between 1901 & 1912, hosted a population that grew to over 400. The community was dismantled when the mine closed in 1912, and most of its structures were moved elsewhere. Today, the site is an Alberta Provincial Historic Resource. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours, with beautiful creek crossings, waterfalls, an old cemetery, and remnants of life from the early 1900s.
Cost: Free
Must register with Crowsnest Adventures
Photography Workshop
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn about the history of photography and its role in Crowsnest Pass, as we experiment with historical methods of photo-making.
All materials included!
, all materials included*
10 spots - Sign up in advance!
Ages 12+
*Although we will provide plenty of “subjects” for participants to photograph, if you would like to bring your own flowers or other small objects to use for our cyanotyping experiments, go for it!
The cost is $15 per participant. Must register online at Crowsnest Museum
7701-18 Avenue, Coleman
Escape the Barracks
5:30 pm & 7 pm
Do you have what it takes to escape the barracks? As prisoners accused of rum running, solve riddles,
puzzles, and find items to escape before the Constable returns!
*This event is also happening on Saturday and Sunday.
APP Barracks, 7809-18 Ave. Coleman Contact 403-563-5434 For cost and registration, visit:
Launch Event "Through the Lens of Time" Directed by Rebecca Dewey
7 pm - 9 pm
The Heritage Youth Theatre Company performs original theatrical vignettes inspired by this year’s theme:
Echoes of the Pass
Step back in time and experience rare film footage from 'The Historic Coleman Parade and Rodeo Archival Film Project' brought to life with
live music!
Presented as part of the Crowsnest Pass
Heritage Festival Launch Event.
Bringing history to life!
Join us for an evening event featuring music,
historic vignettes, and of course, great food, drink, and good times!
Cost: Free
Contact: 514-232-7373 or heritageyouththeatrecompany@gmail.com
Entertainment Sponsored by Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival
Orpheum Theatre
13125 20 Avenue, Blairmore