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“It’s the family legacy – this building, it's really meaningful for all of us to have that family story and to try and offer something different [to visitors].”

“We want them to come down and work their way through the history of the fur trade on the way in and enter into a warm inviting room that serves up braised meats in a sharing form and create charcuterie boards."

“It’s an opportunity that I couldn’t miss – living back here in the mountains is hard to beat."

“The idea that I want is a flow of people going through the making, creating, the displaying, the viewing of art."

“I’ve tried fitness classes and it’s never resonated with me like yoga does, and I see it change peoples lives from teaching it.”

“I’m all in, I just think creating symbols for people of love and commitment and all the things that are associated with jewelry – you should use materials and processes that are in keeping with that respect for the environment and for people in other places of the world."

“My father grew up guiding people throughout Banff National Park, but this valley and the original lodge were distinctive and very special to him. We have always endeavoured to maintain that unique character and legacy as the lodge evolved," said Alison Brewster of her father Bud Brewster.

Executive director of Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation Soulafa Al-Abbasi has been included on the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 40 under 40 list

“Having a good culture and team is probably my favourite part [of working at Canmore Woodcrafters]."

"I really do think people do have a sense of place in the Bow Valley and appreciate it. We’re just trying to create more of an opportunity for loving living here and loving to explore here.”