EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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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.
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!
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!
[POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2026] Bow Valley Trans Board Game Night with Skipping Stone
A casual meetup for trans and gender diverse folks and their families, bio or chosen, to play board games and get to know each other. Free! Please try to arrive for 6 PM.
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).
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!
Make & Mingle
A casual monthly meetup for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. Bring your own craft projects and/or come to connect with others!
Minibus to Queer Youth Prom in Calgary
Would you like to go to Skipping Stone’s Queer Youth Prom? All 2SLGBTQIA+ youth AND youth allies are welcome!
We’re offering a free ride via a minibus to the event for anyone in Banff, Canmore, or Mînî Thnî! Thank you to Skipping Stone for sponsoring the bus! Limited Spots. Sign up NOW!
Breakfast Club: Upcycling Your Clothing with Paint
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 to give your clothes a unique look or second life with paint! Led by community member: Jess Sampson (Kaleido Threads).
Bring your own clothes to paint or paint onto a patch that’s provided! Supplies are included.
Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. Ages 14-99+.
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!
How to Be an Ally with CYAN & Bow Valley Pride Network
Curious about allyship? Join CYAN and the Bow Valley Pride Network for a relaxed, welcoming evening focused on what allyship actually looks like in real life. In this open conversation, you’ll hear directly from members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community about their lived experiences, with honest reflections on what support felt like when it mattered, what missed the mark, and what helped them feel safe, seen, and respected - along with clear, practical ways you can support 2SLGBTQIA+ people in your everyday life.
Everyone ages 18-99+ are welcome.
Bow Valley Trans Board Game Night with Skipping Stone
A casual meetup for trans and gender diverse folks and their families, bio or chosen, to play board games and get to know each other. Free! Please try to arrive for 6 PM.
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).
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!
Make & Mingle: Upcycled Collaging
In partnership with artsPlace and Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley as part of their Queer(y)in Ecologies series.
In this mixed-media collage workshop, participants will transform reclaimed and natural materials into expressive visual stories.
This workshop is free and open to 2SLGBTQIA+ people of all ages ONLY.
Drop-in. Supplies Provided. No registration required. Please arrive for 7 PM.
Breakfast Club: Darning Socks
A monthly community-led skill share, on the 1st Thursday each month. Coffee, tea, juice, and light pastries provided. Supplies included.
This month we are learning to darn socks with Tori! Bring your socks with holes and learn how to darn them!
Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies.
Bow Valley Trans Board Game Night with Skipping Stone (March)
A casual meetup for trans and gender diverse folks and their families, bio or chosen, to play board games and get to know each other. Free! Please arrive for 6 PM.
Outliers: Calgary’s Queer History (Film Screening + Speakers)
Calgary’s Queer History is a deep dive into the historical, social and political forces, which shaped the development of the queer community in Calgary. Featuring extensive footage and B-roll film from Calgary Pride in the 90’s, queer leaders recount a decade of turmoil, loss, and growth of activism and human rights.
The evening will include a film screening followed by speakers from the community! Doors open 6:30 PM. Tickets required.
Queer and Trans Climb (March)
Monthly drop-in style bouldering for climbers of all levels. UPDATED TIME: 6 PM to 8 PM
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!
Make & Mingle (March)
A casual monthly meetup for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Bring your own craft projects and connect!
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