2025 Canmore Pride Festival + Upcoming Events

October 4-12 | Events for all ages

The 2025 Banff Pride Festival is also happening from October 3-13. Check out the Banff schedule here!

Safe rides home during the 2025 Canmore Pride Festival, thanks to our festival partners: Three Sister’s Taxi and Roam Transit

Three Sister’s Taxi has generously sponsored complimentary taxi rides to help attendees get to and from our events during the 2025 Canmore Pride Festival. Talk to any volunteer during the festival to get a voucher.

Roam Transit is supporting the festival with complimentary one-way passes to help attendees travel between Banff and Canmore (Canmore - Banff Regional Route 3). To request a pass, please send an email to community@canmorepride.ca a minimum of 48 hours ahead of time, or talk to any volunteer during the festival. (Please limit your request to 2 passes per person at a time).

Both Three Sister’s Taxi rides and Roam Transit passes are subject to availability.

canmore pride festival 2025 safe ride home with roam transit
canmore pride festival 2025 safe ride home with three sister's taxi
Pride in the Park (Sept)
Sep
10

Pride in the Park (Sept)

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.

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Pride in the Park - August
Aug
13

Pride in the Park - August

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.

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Pride in the Park - July
Jul
16

Pride in the Park - July

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.

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Drag Bingo
Jun
11

Drag Bingo

Join us for an evening of Drag Bingo filled with fabulous performances by two local drag queens, music, exciting prizes, and community spirit as we celebrate Pride Month!

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The Spirit of Drag and Burlesque
Jun
5

The Spirit of Drag and Burlesque

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!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, artistry, and celebration at The Spirit of Drag and Burlesque: A Mînî Thnî Two Spirit Pride Fundraiser. This special event brings together a dazzling lineup of Two-Spirit performers and allied artists in support of the growing Two Spirit Pride community in Mînî Thnî.

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Flag Raising: International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May
15

Flag Raising: International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

The Town of Canmore is hosting its annual Pride Flag raising on Thursday, May 15 in worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversity and to observe the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (May 17). The flag raising event will run from 12 – 12:30 p.m. in the Canmore Civic Centre Plaza. All are welcome to attend in solidarity

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Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
May
13

Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story

Delwin Vriend never wanted to be a human rights activist, but in challenging his firing for being gay, he set in motion a chain of events that impacted the lives of LGBTQ+ people — not just in Alberta, not just in Canada, but around the globe.

Pride vs. Prejudice delves into the riveting narrative of the Vriend v. Alberta case, where Delwin Vriend, an unlikely hero, courageously battles against discrimination from a government determined to deny his human rights.

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HIKE & HOWL
Feb
27

HIKE & HOWL

Is the weight of the world getting you down? Let it all out and join us for a group howl with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies.

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Community Care Hour
Dec
15

Community Care Hour

  • Canmore Counselling & Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology Schoo (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Community Care Hour is a dedicated space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members (ages 16-99+) to connect and nurture mental wellness. This group offers an opportunity to share experiences and build supportive connections.

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Community Care Hour
Nov
17

Community Care Hour

  • Canmore Counselling & Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology Schoo (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Community Care Hour is a dedicated space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members (ages 16-99+) to connect and nurture mental wellness. This group offers an opportunity to share experiences and build supportive connections.

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The Canmore Inn & Suites is excited to partner with and support Canmore Pride 2024 by offering a 20% discount to all participants, family members and friends. Use the promo code PRIDE24 at www.canmoreinn.com when selecting your dates.

Located on Bow Valley Trail, the Canmore Inn & Suites is your ideal location for a relaxing stay during the big event. Room types include our incredible single King Jacuzzi suites or our comfortable two Queen rooms with magnificent mountain views. Relax in our pool or hot tub to unwind before or after the celebrations.

Rates are subject to availability and 5% GST, 4% Alberta Tourism Levy, 2% Destination Marketing Fee and $2 per night eco fee. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. You can enjoy peace of mind with our no advance deposit policy and 24-hour cancellation period. Credit card is required at the time of booking.

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