EVENTS & PROGRAMS

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DONUTS & CONVERSATIONS ABOUT HOW PUBLIC POLICY AFFECTS US ALL
Sep
23

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. 

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DRAG BINGO
Sep
24

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)

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YOUTH DROP-IN (GRADES 6-9)
Sep
25

YOUTH DROP-IN (GRADES 6-9)

  • Canmore Public Library - Program Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re kicking off our Youth Drop-In for grades 6-9 at the Canmore Prides Festival. Come down to the Canmore Library for pizza, drinks, crafts, mario kart, and connection!

Youth and allies are welcome.

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PRIDE BOARD GAME NIGHT
Sep
25

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.

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FESTIVAL BLOCK PARTY
Sep
26

FESTIVAL BLOCK PARTY

  • Canmore Civic Centre / Rotary Friendship Park / CanMore Together (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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DRAG STORYTIME
Sep
27

DRAG STORYTIME

  • Canmore Public Library (Program Room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This session will include storytime, some music making, some dancing, and some free time for kiddos and families to socialize.

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PRIDE RUN PRESENTED BY RUNUPHILL
Sep
27

PRIDE RUN PRESENTED BY RUNUPHILL

Run with Pride! 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies are welcome to join SkiUphill RunUphill for a Pride Run in celebration of the 2026 Canmore Pride Festival. Two paces (casual and medium) will be available.

After the run, we'll gather back at the SkiUphill RunUphill shop for snacks, ciders (and non-alcoholic alternatives), and prize draws from Arc'teryx - valued at over $3,000!

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BIG GAY BURLESQUE CANMORE
Sep
27

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.

With saucy, spectacular shows from some of the best burlesque artists in Canada, this raucous night will blow the roof off Canmore Brewing Co!

$20 Tickets (online). $25 at door (if any tickets remain)

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Queer Open Mic
Sep
28

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!

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PRIDE IN THE PARK
Sep
9

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.

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Opening Reception: Queer(y)ing Ecologies Public Art Exhibit
Aug
13

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!

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Pride in the Park
Aug
12

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.

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ASOG (Film Screening + Panel)
Jul
9

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.

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Pride in the Park
Jul
8

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.

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Pride in the Park
Jun
10

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.

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Two-Spirit Takeover
Jun
7

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!

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Breakfast Club: Bike Maintenance
Jun
4

Breakfast Club: Bike Maintenance

  • Origin at Spring Creek (Craft Kitchen) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Moonlight: Film Screening + Panel
May
31

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.

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Minibus to Queer Youth Prom in Calgary
May
8

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!

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Breakfast Club: Upcycling Your Clothing with Paint
May
7

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+.

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How to Be an Ally with CYAN & Bow Valley Pride Network
Apr
29

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.

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Make & Mingle: Upcycled Collaging
Apr
8

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.

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Breakfast Club: Darning Socks
Apr
2

Breakfast Club: Darning Socks

  • Origin at Spring Creek (Craft Kitchen) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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