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June 18-21 | Canmore, Alberta, CanadaThe Complete Guest Guide to our wedding at the Alpine Club, Canmore
What to Expect
An intimate summer wedding weekend in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
We’ll host a Welcome Lunch on Friday, June 19, followed by a bus tour to some of the top touristic destinations in the region, including Lake Louise.
The ceremony and reception are scheduled for the evening of Saturday, June 20th.
❋ Venue buy outWe’ve booked the entire Alpine Club from Thursday evening through Sunday morning. This is a rustic wilderness hostel, and you can bring anything you would normally bring to a hotel (including food and drink!).
❋ Great foodWe’ll be providing catered meals for Friday lunch and Saturday dinner, and will provide a light continental breakfast at the hostel each morning. There are restaurants and grocery stores in town for anything in-between.
❋ Incredible viewsThe Alpine Club is nestled in a forested area just outside of Canmore, with views of the famous Three Sister mountains. If you like to walk, bring your hiking shoes: there are trails leading directly from the hostel’s backyard.
❋ Quality timeExpect a cozy long weekend with real time together. The ACC has plenty of indoor and outdoor nooks and crannies to gather, including a campfire area and a games room. Our time together will be private and relatively unstructured.
Travel info
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The Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore
201 Indian Flats Rd, Canmore, AB T1W 2T8, Canada -
If you are staying in the hostel, we’ve got you covered from check in at Thursday after 4 PM through checkout at Sunday at 11 AM.
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Expect highs from 16-22°C (60-72°F), with lows of 5-10°C at night (40-50°F). Be prepared for mountain weather (rain, wind, variable conditions). Bring shoes that can be worn on soft ground (grass/earth.)
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If you haven’t arranged travel from Calgary Airport to the Canmore Hostel, either book one ASAP or reach out to Cassie and Ignacio to see if there may be a carpool available to you.
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For recommendations in the Banff and Canmore area, see the ACC guest guide.
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See the ACC guest guide for a detailed description on the venue, including amenities, rules, and recommendations for the Banff/Canmore area.
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See the schedule section below for a summary of the timeline for the weekend.
Further details and calendar invitations for specific events can be found here.
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See the Dress Code section for a mood board of what to wear for Saturday evening.
For all other events, the dress code is casual. Be prepared for mild early summer weather, with cooler temperatures at night.
Day One: Thursday June 18Arrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and catch up. We have not scheduled any events or outings for Thursday.
Check-In4:00 pm
Day Two: Friday June 19Welcome Lunch and Bus Tour
On Friday, we will have a light breakfast and catered BBQ lunch served at the hostel. We will leave together on a bus tour to Lake Louise and Emerald Lake for sightseeing and icebreaker activities. Guests should note that there will be no dinner provided on Friday.
Continental Breakfast8:00 – 10:00am
Group BBQ Lunch11:30am
Bus tour begins2:00pm
Bus tour ends8:00pm
Day Three: Saturday June 20Ceremony and Reception
We will serve continental breakfast at the hostel, and we will be busy all day with preparations. Extra hands always welcome!
Doors open for the ceremony at 5:00PM. Note that the ceremony will be outside (weather permitting), so be prepared for both indoor and outdoor environments and mountain weather.
Continental Breakfast8:00AM - 10:00AM
First look & Family Photos4:00PM
Doors open for ceremony5:00PM
Cocktail Hour6:00PM
Dinner7:00PM
8:00PM
Reception
Day Four: Sunday June 21Departure
We say our goodbyes and leave no trace.
Checkout time11:00AM
The Dress Code
Our dress code is simple: come as you are, but in cocktail attire (or finer).
All colours are wonderful, from black to neon rainbow to white. Creativity encouraged, but classic is wonderful too! Just be yourself.
If there is something you adore in the back of your closet that has been waiting for the right occasion, we would love for you to wear it.
Note that the only events with a dress code are the main ceremony and reception on Saturday evening.
The Alpine Club Canmore
The ACC is a simple mountain hostel. We recommend that you bring everything you need to be comfortable in a shared space, including all toiletries. Towels will be provided.
See below guide for detailed information on the hostel and venue, including things to do around the Canmore and Banff area.
