Cranbrook Arts & Culture

Cranbrook was built for the railway. With the development of the CPR’s Crowsnest Line, the city grew up around the tracks. Elegant homes were built to house the railroad elite, and fine commercial buildings were constructed in the downtown core.

The trains still run through Cranbrook, right beside Trains Deluxe – The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. A large collection of vintage rail cars and the Royal Alexandra Hall, a magnificent example of Edwardian architecture, have found a home at this exceptional museum. The performing arts also have a fine home in Cranbrook at the Key City Theatre.

GALLERIES & THEATRES:

Artrageous Gallery
32a – 11 Avenue South
Ph: 1-250-426-4223
Cdac@shaw.ca
Featuring many art shows and special events throughout the year.

Key City Theatre
20-14th Avenue S
Ph: 1-250-426-7006
Info@KeyCityTheatre.com
Key City Theatre’s dedication to artistic excellence and community programming is unsurpassed. It is a first-class performing arts, conference and cultural centre. Performances and events include: art receptions, family entertainment, dance festivals, concerts, dance competitions, motivational media, piano recitals and theatrical performances.

Royal Alexandra Hall
57 Van Horne Street, Hwy 3/95
Ph: 1-250-489-3918
Office@TrainsDeluxe.com
The Royal Alexandra Hall is a 1906 oak-panelled ‘cafe’ from the former Royal Alexandra Hotel of Winnipeg.

Studio Stage Door
11-11th Avenue S
Ph: 1-250-426-2490
Formerly a Masonic Temple built in 1909. This multi-use heritage facility is used by local arts groups for productions of theatre, music and dance. The ‘Locals’ musical concert presents five shows throughout the year.

RECREATION & INTERPRETIVE CENTRES:

Cranbrook Recreational Complex
1222-2nd Street S
Ph: 1-250-489-0040
This facility is the largest single concert, convention and sport venue in the region showcasing family activities and entertainment: concerts and shows, sporting events, trade shows, conventions and community events. It’s home to the Kootenay Ice WHL hockey team.

Wildlife Education Centre
2279 St N (in the Chamber of Commerce building)
Ph: 1-800-222-6174
This centre displays wildlife species from across the province. Caribou, elk, deer and a myriad of other species are showcased. Visitors will find the display both informative and educational.

PROFILES:

Symphony of the Kootenays
Ph: 1-250-489-4932
SymphonyoftheKootenays@shaw.ca
The Symphony of the Kootenays, conducted by Bruce Dunn, presents a season or orchestral music, stunning soloists and brilliant chamber music. From the intoxicating jazz stylings of Dee Daniels to the musical levity of ‘Carnival of the Animals’. From the dramatic fervor of Viva Voce: Opera in Concert to the intimate and enthralling ‘L’histoire du Soldat’ of Stravinsky. See it live … feel the passion! The audience is rewarded with a dynamic range of musical adventure.

Vera Choir and the IDEAL Institute
Jaffray
Ph: 1-250-429-3350
Ideal@cyberlink.bc.ca
This Choir is known as one of the best performing musical groups in the region, both for its number of participants and the quality of its productions. The Institute for Development in Education, Arts and Leisure (IDEAL) offers a palatte of activities and programs for education in the realms of music, science and the arts.