What to Plant in Canmore in Early Spring

Spring in Canmore might arrive a little later than in other places, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get an early start. In fact, the Bow Valley is perfect for cool-hardy plants that love to wake up before summer officially begins.

Here are a few of our favourites to plant when the snow begins to melt:

- Snapdragons: Cool-season annuals that bloom beautifully in early summer.
- Calendula: Hardy, cheerful, and pollinator-friendly.
- Tulips and Daffodils: If you planted them in fall, they’ll be waking up now!
- Yarrow & Echinacea: Perennials that thrive in our climate and return year after year.

Bonus tip: Add a layer of mulch to keep the soil warm and retain moisture. Your plants will appreciate the extra love.

Canmore gardens are rugged, tenacious, and stunning — just like the community that tends them.