Canmore Community Garden

The Canmore Community Garden was founded in 2011 by a group of community minded gardeners on land generously loaned by the hospital. 

Canmore Community Garden Society (CCGS) is a society governed by the Alberta Societies Act, with a small volunteer board. Since its inception, CCGS has provided opportunities for community connection and learning through growing vegetables and herbs in a shared space. We strive to garden in a way that increases the health and productivity of the soil, using organic practices without the use of pesticides.

In late 2022, we received a sizable grant from Graymont Carbon Reduction Fund which along with permission from Canmore General Hospital, allowed CCG to expand the garden footprint, increase the growing potential of the garden and double our composting capabilities. We added 30% more growing space to the garden and increased our membership to 150 member families per year. The project was completed during the 2024 season. 

In 2024, we received a donation from the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation for infrastructure to reduce our water usage through multiple strategies and water saving devices.

In 2025, again the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation came through for the garden with a donation to address long standing infrastructure needs and additional equipment for our ever growing garden community. At the same time Canmore Rotary Foundation agreed to support the construction of a years-long plan to add a sheltered gathering spot for our members seeking shade during long hours in the sun and rain.

The Garden also enjoys the support of numerous businesses in the Bow Valley and surrounds including:

1.     Benjamin Moore 

2.     Bow Valley Garden Center

3.     Canmore General Hospital

4.     Canmore Home Hardware

5.     Canmore Rotary Foundation

6.     Cowboy Trail Tree Services

7.     Francis Cooke Regional Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre

8.     Graymont Western Canada Inc

9.     Great Divide Contracting

10.   Jura Creek Enterprises

11.   Lee Valley Tools

12.  Souto Farms Local Market

13.  Terrakata Lawn Services

14.  Town of Canmore

15.  Valley Home Building Centre

16.  Wendy’s Garden Centre

17.  Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation