EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
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Our youth drop-in program takes place on Fridays on the days when school is done early: Nov 6, Nov 20, Dec 4, Jan 22, Feb 5, March 5, March 19, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18
We have free pizza, Mario Kart, and planned craft activities. 12:30 PM - 3 PM at Elevation Place (Rooom 155). Check this page for updates. Open to allies.
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Usually held once per month on a Saturday from 6 PM - 8 PM at Canmore Climbing Gym. Dates will be updated as they are planned.
$15 reduced drop-in rate + free shoe and chalk rentals. Free passes available upon request (ask the front desk - no questions asked). Open to all ages and all levels (including first-time climbers).
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A dedicated space for folks to connect. We will have a bin of craft supplies for you to use, or bring your own crafting projects. If you don’t want to craft, you’re also welcome to come mingle, play board games, etc.
2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 PM - 9 PM at CanMore Together. Open to all ages.
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Held quarterly, in partnership with artsPlace. We invite everyone - especially allies - to come and watch a selected film. Following the film, we will have a short panel discussion, where we encourage you to reflect on the film, it’s themes, and how it relates to the experiences of our local community members.
Tickets are $12, with proceeds split between artsPlace and Canmore Pride. Those with the Canmore Affordability Program are also eligible for discounts.
Dates vary - check back for updates.
YOUTH DROP-IN (GRADES 6-9)
Come by our Youth Drop-In some games, snacks, crafts, and pizza in this space for Youth in grades 6-9.
Youth and allies are welcome.
MAKE & MINGLE
A casual monthly meetup. Bring your own craft projects, or just come to hang out and connect!
Open to all ages, including allies. Drop-in at 7 PM.
QUEER & TRANS CLIMB
Monthly drop-in style bouldering for climbers of all levels.
$15 drop-in passes. Free rentals.
(Free passes also available if cost is a barrier).
YOUTH DROP-IN (GRADES 6-9)
Come by our Youth Drop-In some games, snacks, crafts, and pizza in this space for Youth in grades 6-9.
Youth and allies are welcome.
YOUTH DROP-IN (GRADES 6-9)
Come by our Youth Drop-In some games, snacks, crafts, and pizza in this space for Youth in grades 6-9.
Youth and allies are welcome.
QUEER & TRANS CLIMB
Monthly drop-in style bouldering for climbers of all levels.
$15 drop-in passes. Free rentals.
(Free passes also available if cost is a barrier).
MAKE & MINGLE
A casual monthly meetup. Bring your own craft projects, or just come to hang out and connect!
Open to all ages, including allies. Drop-in at 7 PM.
MAKE & MINGLE
A casual monthly meetup. Bring your own craft projects, or just come to hang out and connect!
Open to all ages, including allies. Drop-in at 7 PM.
YOUTH DROP-IN (GRADES 6-9)
Come by our Youth Drop-In some games, snacks, crafts, and pizza in this space for Youth in grades 6-9.
Youth and allies are welcome.
QUEER & TRANS CLIMB
Monthly drop-in style bouldering for climbers of all levels.
$15 drop-in passes. Free rentals.
(Free passes also available if cost is a barrier).
YOUTH DROP-IN (GRADES 6-9)
Come by our Youth Drop-In some games, snacks, crafts, and pizza in this space for Youth in grades 6-9.
Youth and allies are welcome.
MAKE & MINGLE
A casual monthly meetup. Bring your own craft projects, or just come to hang out and connect!
Open to all ages, including allies. Drop-in at 7 PM.
QUEER & TRANS CLIMB
Monthly drop-in style bouldering for climbers of all levels.
$15 drop-in passes. Free rentals.
(Free passes also available if cost is a barrier).
YOUTH DROP-IN (GRADES 6-9)
Come by our Youth Drop-In some games, snacks, crafts, and pizza in this space for Youth in grades 6-9.
Youth and allies are welcome.
MAKE & MINGLE
A casual monthly meetup. Bring your own craft projects, or just come to hang out and connect!
Open to all ages, including allies. Drop-in at 7 PM.
MAKE & MINGLE
A casual monthly meetup. Bring your own craft projects, or just come to hang out and connect!
Open to all ages, including allies. Drop-in at 7 PM.
MAKE & MINGLE
A casual monthly meetup. Bring your own craft projects, or just come to hang out and connect!
Open to all ages, including allies. Drop-in at 7 PM.
QUEER & TRANS CLIMB
Monthly drop-in style bouldering for climbers of all levels.
$15 drop-in passes. Free rentals.
(Free passes also available if cost is a barrier).
MAKE & MINGLE
A casual monthly meetup. Bring your own craft projects, or just come to hang out and connect!
Open to all ages, including allies. Drop-in at 7 PM.
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage you to attend these community events and show your support.
QUEER OPEN MIC
Calling all local singers and songwriters, dancers, spoken-word artists, and all types of performers! Join us for a special edition of the artsPlace Open Mic Night...in partnership with Canmore Pride Society!
AFTER HOURS: OFFICIAL FEST WEEKEND AFTER PARTY
The official pride weekend afterparty, with support from Unconditional Wub. 18+. By donation at the door. Proceeds supporting Canmore Pride.
BIG GAY BURLESQUE CANMORE
It's high time we shook the mountain with bumps, grinds, shimmies, and shakes at the Big Gay Burlesque Canmore fundraiser night for Canmore Pride.
$20 Tickets (online). $25 at door (if any tickets remain)
Afterwards, head over to Core Values for our after-party with local DJs, supported by Unconditional Wub.
PRIDE RUN PRESENTED BY RUNUPHILL
Everyone belongs in the mountains. Join us for an inclusive run, where we’ll celebrate the pride community in partnership with SkiUphill RunUphil and Arc’Teryx. Everyone is welcome to join, allies included.
INDIGENOUS MEDICINE WALK
Limited to 10 spots. RSVP required.
Funded by the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley’s Microgrant program.
DRAG STORYTIME
This session will include storytime, some music making, some dancing, and some free time for kiddos and families to socialize.
BARRE WITH BALLET BEATS (FUNDRAISER FOR CANMORE PRIDE)
Join Ballet Beats for a Barre class in support of Canmore Pride. The class will be followed by mingling and treats. Open to all levels.
By donation. All donations will be matched by Ballet Beats up to $500!
FESTIVAL BLOCK PARTY
We invite all Canmore visitors and residents to our Festival Block Party. Join us for free pancakes, performances from Beau Valley Circus, crafts (children, youth, and adults), speeches, flag raising, and a pride march!
Funded by the Government of Alberta - Alberta Culture Days.
PRIDE BOARD GAME NIGHT
We’re partnering with Armadillo Games for a Board Game Night! Learn how to play a variety of games alongside a Armadillo Games staff member! Snacks included.
Open to teens (14+) and adults (including allies). By donation. Register online. Spots are limited.
DRAG BINGO
Join us for drag bingo, prizes from local businesses, performances, and a whole lotta fun!
Early bird pricing until Sept 14: $20 (online)
DONUTS & CONVERSATIONS ABOUT HOW PUBLIC POLICY AFFECTS US ALL
Policies and public decisions shape people’s everyday lives. They affect whether someone feels safe, supported, welcomed, or able to be themselves.
Join us for donuts, lived-experience stories, and facilitated conversations about how public decisions shape the everyday lives of people in our community.
PRIDE IN THE PARK
Join us for our monthly summer Pride in the Park. This month we’ll be joined by Beau Valley Circus who will be bringing fun activities to try out! Come for a casual hang with light snacks provided.
Brought to you by Canmore Pride and YWCA Banff.
DRAG BINGO with Divina Diefor & Ella Va'Nuff @ Tavern 1883
Join Divina Diefor & Ella Va’Nuff for a monthly drag bingo at Tavern 1883! $5 from each ticket purchased online will be donated to Canmore Pride!
Opening Reception: Queer(y)ing Ecologies Public Art Exhibit
The Queer(y)ing Ecologies Art Exhibition is an exploration of all of these questions and more. The public art exhibition will run from August 12 to September 7, 2026. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, August 13, 2026, where everyone is welcome to celebrate and experience the artwork created through this workshop series!
Pride in the Park
Join us for our monthly summer Pride in the Park. This month we’ll be joined by Beau Valley Circus who will be bringing fun activities to try out! Come for a casual hang with light snacks provided.
Brought to you by Canmore Pride and YWCA Banff.
DRAG BINGO with Divina Diefor & Ella Va'Nuff @ Tavern 1883 By
Join Divina Diefor & Ella Va’Nuff for a monthly drag bingo at Tavern 1883! $5 from each ticket will be donated to Canmore Pride!
Queer and Trans Climb
Monthly drop-in style bouldering for climbers of all levels.
$15 drop-in passes. Free rentals.
(Free passes also available if cost is a barrier).
ASOG (Film Screening + Panel)
In partnership with: Sama-Sama Bow Valley, Baklabayan YYC, Bow Valley Pride Network, Canmore Pride, and artsPlace
ASOG is a Filipino-Canadian docu-fiction film that follows a non-binary drag performer on a journey through communities recovering from Typhoon Haiyan, exploring queer resilience, climate justice, and the power of hope in the face of loss.
Pride in the Park
Join us for our monthly summer Pride in the Park. This month we’ll be joined by Beau Valley Circus who will be bringing fun activities to try out! Come for a casual hang with light snacks provided.
Brought to you by Canmore Pride and YWCA Banff.
Queer and Trans Climb
Monthly drop-in style bouldering for climbers of all levels.
$15 drop-in passes. Free rentals.
(Free passes also available if cost is a barrier).
Queer(y)ing Ecologies: Fungi, Identity, and Queer Ecologies
Join us for a playful, hands-on journey into the hidden world of fungi through a queer ecology lens. This 4-hour workshop will blend discussions around queer identity and fungi, basics of mushroom identification, a mini mushroom foray, and spore prints.
Pride in the Park
Join us for our monthly summer Pride in the Park. This month we’ll be joined by Beau Valley Circus who will be bringing fun activities to try out! Come for a casual hang with light snacks provided.
Brought to you by Canmore Pride and YWCA Banff.
Two-Spirit Takeover
This June, BLAKE Brewhouse and Distillery and Canmore Pride Society are bringing you a special event to celebrate National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month!
The evening will feature Two-Spirit and Indigenous Queer performers, and is a fundraiser for Canmore Pride and 2S initiatives.
Doors at 7:30 PM, Show at 8 PM. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Pride Youth Drop-In
A free drop-in space for all youth grades 6-9 (allies too)! Mario kart, crafts, and pizza!
Come hang out in this pride-friendly space!
Breakfast Club: Bike Maintenance
A monthly community-led skill share, on the 1st Thursday each month. Coffee, tea, juice, and light pastries provided. Supplies included. Please arrive at 10 AM.
This month we are learning bike maintenance skills with Community Cruisers. Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. Ages 14-99+. Registration required.
Moonlight: Film Screening + Panel
Join us for this event as part of the Bow Valley Pride Network’s Films for Thought series. The evening will feature a screening of "Moonlight" and a panel discussion exploring queer relationships (speakers to be announced). This event is also part of the Harmony Project’s Sexual Violence Awareness Month in May (SVAM).
Doors open 6:30 PM. Tickets required ($0-12). Allies are welcome.
Pride Youth Drop-In
A free drop-in space for all youth grades 6-9 (allies too)! Mario kart, crafts, and pizza!
Come hang out in this pride-friendly space!
EVENT CALENDAR
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