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Canmore Pride Society

Canmore Pride Society fosters inclusivity and celebrates LGBTQ+ identities through community events, education, and advocacy, aiming to create a safe and welcoming environment for all in Canmore and surrounding areas.

Backroads is proud to present our 3rd Annual Pride Night and this year&rsquo;s raffle is bigger and better than ever! 🎟&nbsp; These prizes have been generously donated by some of our incredible partners and local vendors across the Bow Valley, including:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Four-course dinner for two at The Post Hotel Dining Room</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">One-night stay at Fairmont Banff Springs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">One-night stay at either Emerald Lake Lodge&nbsp;or Buffalo Mountain Lodge</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">One-night stay at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Avalanche Skills Training 1 Gift Certificate with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Rafting adventure for two on the Kicking Horse River with Wild Water Adventures</li></ul>🎫 Tickets sales:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1 for $5</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5 for $20</li></ul>Every dollar raised goes directly to Canmore Pride&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;helping fund local programs, advocacy, and community initiatives that support the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the Bow Valley. Buy your tickets now to celebrate Pride Month, and give back to an incredible local organization doing meaningful work in our community. Raffle sales end on June 10th at 7:30 PM and winners will be announced at our Backroads Drag Trivia Night: 📅 When: Wednesday, June 10th @ 6:00 PM, Drag Trivia starts @ 7:00 PM📍 Where: The Blake🎉 Why: Because Pride Month + Friendly Competition + Celebrating Together! &lt;3 This night will feature amazing trivia,&nbsp;fabulous performances by two local drag queens, music, laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of community spirit. We can&rsquo;t wait to celebrate with you all and kick off the summer season together. Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and fellow community members - everyone is welcome. And of course, dress code: as colourful and glittery as possible, obviously. :)

Backroads x Pride Raffle

LOCATION:&nbsp;Grizzly Paw Beer Garden (Outdoors, behind the Tap Room)Note: This event will happen rain or shine. In the event that it rains, the outdoor tables will be covered by tents.&nbsp; SCHEDULE:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Doors open at 4:30 PM.&nbsp;Come early to get seated and order food + drinks.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bingo will be played in 2 rounds, running from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.</li></ul>IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Canmore Pride Society, The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company, and The Cabaret Company ABOUT THE EVENT:Join us for one of the festival&#39;s favourite events! Head to the Grizzly Paw BBQ Beer Garden for an evening of drag, bingo, laughs, and great company. Your hosts will keep the energy high as you play for prizes and enjoy an unforgettable night celebrating Pride. Food and drink specials will be announced soon. This outdoor event takes place rain or shine, so dress for the weather and come ready for a fabulous evening. WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR:This event is 18+ and is open to everyone, including allies. TICKETS:Seats are limited! Reserve your spot by purchasing your ticket online here. Tickets are $25 and include general admission seating, drag performances, and bingo!Any remaining tickets will be available at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that tickets are non-refundable. ACCESSIBILITY INFO:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The majority of the tables are either on a flatter aggregate surface or on the grass. There are a few higher tables which are on rockier terrain. Grizzly Paw indicated that the space is wheelchair accessible.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">There are 3-4 portable toilets (in the beer garden) which are gender neutral. Additional gender-neutral washrooms can be found inside the Tap Room. There is a wheelchair accessible washroom in the Tap Room.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We expect up to 100-150 attendees.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The venue is outdoors. Please dress accordingly and bring layers.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The closest bus stop is Benchlands Overpass South (Roam Transit) and is 400 metres from the venue.</li></ul>GETTING TO/FROM THE EVENT:<ul fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">BY CAR: There is free parking available in the Grizzly Paw Taproom parking lot, along the streets, and in the Shops of Canmore parking lot.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">BY BUS WITHIN CANMORE: The Canmore Roam service features three routes that are FREE for all. Please visit <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.canmore.ca/your-community/parking-transportation-and-roads/roam" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">this website&nbsp;</a>for more information on routes and schedules.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">BY BUS FROM BANFF: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://roamtransit.com/schedules-routes/canmore-banff-regional-route-3/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Roam Transit&rsquo;s Canmore-Banff Regional Route 3</a> provides transportation between Downtown Canmore and Downtown Banff. Fares: $6 for one-way, $15 for day pass. To make the festival accessible, Roam Transit is offering free one-way bus passes between Canmore and Banff. Please see canmorepride.ca&nbsp;for more information.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">BY TAXI:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://threesisterstaxiab.ca/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Three Sisters Taxi&nbsp;</a>is partnering with the Canmore Pride Festival to offer FREE taxi rides to help attendees get to and from events safely! Taxi rides are limited to Canmore town bounds (including Three Sisters). Ask any volunteer during the festival for a free taxi voucher.Rides are subject to availability. You MUST present the voucher at the start of your ride.&nbsp;To book a taxi, please call: (<a fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">403) 493-9990</a>Taxi vouchers do not include tips. **Please bring cash to tip your driver.*</li></ul> QUESTIONS?&nbsp;Email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:community@canmorepride.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">community@canmorepride.ca</a>. We suggest getting in touch a minimum of 48 hours in advance, as we have a small team and a limited capacity to reply.

Drag Bingo - 2026 Canmore Pride Festival

Join us for an afternoon of movement, community, and queer joy during the 2026 Canmore Pride Festival. Whether you&#39;re an experienced runner, a casual jogger, or simply looking to get outside with community, everyone is welcome. Led by SkiUphill - RunUphill ambassadors from one of the Bow Valley&#39;s proudly 2SLGBTQIA+-owned businesses, this inclusive event celebrates Pride while exploring Canmore together at a pace that works for you. After the run, we&#39;ll gather back at the RunUphill shop for snacks, ciders (and non-alcoholic alternatives), and prize draws from Arc&#39;teryx&mdash;including a chance to win a pair of running shoes. Please meet us at the SkiUphill - RunUphill shop at 1:45 PM for sign-in.&nbsp;The event will start at 2 PM.&nbsp; We will have two different pace groups and routes. You can choose to join whichever group is best for you on the day-of the event.&nbsp; Casual: ~7:30 min/km, 4-5 kmMedium: ~6:30 min/km, 8 km All pace groups are welcoming, supportive, and no-drop, meaning nobody will be left behind. There will be a lead and tail volunteer from SkiUphill - RunUphill with each group. This event is free or by donation, with proceeds supporting Canmore Pride. Please RSVP so that we can manage attendance numbers. This event is organized and run by SkiUphill - RunUphill. Full event details: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.canmorepride.ca/events/run-with-pride-2026-canmore-pride-festival" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.canmorepride.ca/events/run-with-pride-2026-canmore-pride-festival</a>Explore all of the festival events:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.canmorepride.ca/festival" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.canmorepride.ca/festival</a>

Pride Run (2026 Canmore Pride Festival)

Canmore Pride is partnering with Armadillo Games for a Pride Board Game Night for the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.canmorepride.ca/festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">2026 Canmore Pride Festival,</a> happening September 23 to 28. A staff member from Armadillo Games will demonstrate and explain the rules to a board game, followed by time to play board games in groups. The board games will be selected based off of the group&rsquo;s interests. This is a great place to learn how to play new games and try them out! Please arrive at 6 PM so that you are able to learn the rules of the game(s) with everyone else.&nbsp; FOOD AND DRINKS: Light snacks will be provided. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and your own snacks as well. This is an alcohol-free space. WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR:The games night is suitable to players of all experience levels. Open to teens (14+) and adults, including allies. REGISTRATION:Registration is by donation (including free), with all proceeds supporting the costs of the program.&nbsp; Registration will remain open until the start of the event, or until it fills out. By registering, it helps the staff plan ahead for the group size. Limited to 20 participants&hellip;register early! Thank you to Skipping Stone for helping sponsor this event. For full details including accessibility information, please see the event page on <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.canmorepride.ca/events/board-game-night-2026-canmore-pride-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Canmore Pride&#39;s website</a>.

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