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find your
pride
in banff.

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Banff Pride brings queer celebration, community, and connection to the Canadian Rockies.

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we are banff pride

Come as you are.

We bring together bold celebration and thoughtful, values-led programming so Banff can be both a bucket-list destination and a place queer people can safely call home. From year-round queer events to our annual Pride festival, we work to make the Bow Valley a safer, more welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

about us

Show Your Pride

Take a piece of Banff Pride home with you. Shop official Banff Pride merch, discover work from queer artists and makers, and support the community beyond festival week.

Visit us in person at the Banff Farmers Market throughout the summer season, or shop online anytime.

BANFF FARMERS MARKET
Central Park, Banff
Wednesdays | 10 AM – 6 PM
June through October

SHOP ONLINE
Explore merch, artist collaborations, and more through the Banff Pride online shop.

SHOP PRIDE
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featured event

Beers for queers

Join us at Banff Ave Brewery for our monthly social night, a relaxed, no-pressure space to grab a drink, meet new people, and reconnect with familiar faces in the Bow Valley.

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JOIN US
FOR WHAT’S NEXT!

From monthly craft to drag and comedy nights, Pride OUTdoors hikes, markets, and our fall Pride festival, there is always something happening in Banff. Our events are designed for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, allies, and curious visitors who want to experience queer life in the Bow Valley in a genuine, welcoming way.

Events
Queer Voyage
Jun 12
Craft Nights at Altitude: Cut, layer, hang
Jun 16
After Hours
Jun 20
Outdoor Rock Systems
Jun 21
Drag Me To Cowboys Ft. RuPaul
Jul 11
Movement on Rock
Jul 12
All events
All events

our impact

13+
yearS

80+
partners

6500+
attendees

60+
volunteers

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banff pride festival 2026

OCTOBER 2–12, 2026

Join us for 10 days of 2SLGBTQIA+ community, culture, and connection in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Stay tuned! Full programming and ticket details coming summer 2026.

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welcome to banff

Bringing locals, workers, and visitors together through meaningful community and connection.

Banff is more than a postcard-perfect mountain town, it’s a vibrant, inclusive destination where 2SLGBTQIA+ visitors can feel welcomed, safe, and celebrated. Whether you’re here for Banff Pride or just exploring solo, with friends, or chosen family, there’s something magical waiting for you in every direction.

Start planning your trip today!

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Help us make the magic happen.

There are many ways to support Banff Pride! On the ground, behind the scenes, or from afar. Choose what fits your time, capacity, and resources.

Want to be part of something joyful, bold, and unforgettable? Join our volunteer crew and help bring queer celebration to life in the heart of the Rockies. From rainbow balloon wrangling to backstage heroics, we’ve got a role for everyone. Whether you’ve got a few hours or a few days, your time and energy help make Pride events possible.

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