Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Beers For Queers
SAVE THE DATE!
Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
All are welcome! This is a chill evening to grab a drink and chat with local queer folk visitors welcome!
Intro to OUTdoor Climbing
Intro to OUTdoor Climbing
with local ACMG guide Ren Lavergne (they/them)
The program will take place on Saturday September 06, 2025 from 8:00am-4:00pm on Treaty 7 Territory. We will confirm the meeting location with participants a few days prior to the event. The routes chosen will be introductory level and no previous experience is required. We welcome all bodies and the event will be set at a pace to fit everyone's needs. Climbing equipment can be provided if needed.
What to bring:
● Lunch+snack and plenty to drink (1.5L)
● Day pack
● Rain gear
● Clothing allowing for easy and complete range of movement
● Warm weather gear as necessary for the season
● Running shoes or hiking boots (must be closed-toed)
This course is for members of Banff's 2SLGBTQIA+ community, who are ages 18+.
Participants from the Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise area will be prioritized and folks from other areas will be invited to join if there is space.
Participants will be emailed a confirmation with full event details 72hrs prior to the climbing date.
Please reach out to info@banffpride.ca if course fees are a barrier to your participation.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Friday August 22
*Note: this event will happen rain or shine.
Proudly Open for Business: Intro to The Rainbow Registered Program (Copy)
Whether you’re just beginning your DEI journey or looking to take meaningful next steps, this session offers insights, tools, and connections to help you lead with pride. Let’s build a Bow Valley—and a tourism industry—where everyone feels seen, respected, and safe!
Queer Market: Festive
Spring is in the air and the pansies are about to bloom! Let’s hope!
Discover a diverse array of artworks, crafts, and unique creations by talented 2SLGBTQ+ artists.
From paintings to sculptures, jewellry to fashion, explore our vibrant marketplace at Banff Ave Brewery’s Lodge and support local creatives.
Sweat 45: Community Class
Summit Lifestyle & Performance in partnership with Banff Pride are offering bi-weekly community fitness classes for all to enjoy!
Sweat45
A 45 min cardio and core intensive workout combining cardio equipment, kettlebells, dumbbells and body weight movements. Sweat45 is great for all levels!
DATE: Sunday, August 31
TIME: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
LOCATION: Bear Street Mall, First Floor #105/106 220 Bear Street. Private change rooms available.
SKILL LEVEL: Sweat45 is great for all levels!
CAPACITY: There’s just 16 spots available so sign up early!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Flow With Pride
🌈 Flow with Pride
Join us for a rejuvenating and inclusive monthly yoga class hosted by Banff Pride at Flow State Yoga Studio! This is a space where everyone in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies can come together for a nourishing practice.
🧘♀️ When: 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm
📍 Where: Flow State Yoga Studio, 211 Bear St Unit 201 B
🌟 Who: All ages and abilities welcome! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the mat, this class is designed to embrace everyone.
🎟 Cost: FREE by donation 💕
Upcoming OUTdoor Events
Banff Pride’s OUTdoor programming is generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation.
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Sweat 45: Community Class
Summit Lifestyle & Performance in partnership with Banff Pride are offering bi-weekly community fitness classes for all to enjoy!
Sweat45
A 45 min cardio and core intensive workout combining cardio equipment, kettlebells, dumbbells and body weight movements. Sweat45 is great for all levels!
DATE: Sunday, August 17
TIME: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
LOCATION: Bear Street Mall, First Floor #105/106 220 Bear Street. Private change rooms available.
SKILL LEVEL: Sweat45 is great for all levels!
CAPACITY: There’s just 16 spots available so sign up early!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Beers For Queers
SAVE THE DATE!
Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
All are welcome! This is a chill evening to grab a drink and chat with local queer folk visitors welcome!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Sweat 45: Community Class
Summit Lifestyle & Performance in partnership with Banff Pride are offering bi-weekly community fitness classes for all to enjoy!
Sweat45
A 45 min cardio and core intensive workout combining cardio equipment, kettlebells, dumbbells and body weight movements. Sweat45 is great for all levels!
DATE: Sunday, August 03
TIME: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
LOCATION: Bear Street Mall, First Floor #105/106 220 Bear Street. Private change rooms available.
SKILL LEVEL: Sweat45 is great for all levels!
CAPACITY: There’s just 16 spots available so sign up early!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Canmore Mountain Market
Check out our booth at the Canmore Mountain Market, 10am-6pm July 10 and 24. A summer tradition for over 25 years, the Canmore Mountain Market takes place every Thursday from May to October.
The market welcomes both locals and visitors with a diverse selection of locally and regionally made products, including fresh produce, meats, baked goods, preserves, and coffee. It also features handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and other unique items from artisans across the region.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Flow With Pride
🌈 Flow with Pride
Join us for a rejuvenating and inclusive monthly yoga class hosted by Banff Pride at Flow State Yoga Studio! This is a space where everyone in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies can come together for a nourishing practice.
🧘♀️ When: 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm
📍 Where: Flow State Yoga Studio, 211 Bear St Unit 201 B
🌟 Who: All ages and abilities welcome! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the mat, this class is designed to embrace everyone.
🎟 Cost: FREE by donation 💕
Upcoming OUTdoor Events
Banff Pride’s OUTdoor programming is generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation.
Sweat 45: Community Class
Summit Lifestyle & Performance in partnership with Banff Pride are offering bi-weekly community fitness classes for all to enjoy!
Sweat45
A 45 min cardio and core intensive workout combining cardio equipment, kettlebells, dumbbells and body weight movements. Sweat45 is great for all levels!
DATE: Sunday, July 20
TIME: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
LOCATION: Bear Street Mall, First Floor #105/106 220 Bear Street. Private change rooms available.
SKILL LEVEL: Sweat45 is great for all levels!
CAPACITY: There’s just 16 spots available so sign up early!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Drag Me To Cowboys
Banff Pride is your exclusive hookup for discounted tickets to Drag me to Cowboys, Saturday July 12
Canmore Mountain Market
Check out our booth at the Canmore Mountain Market, 10am-6pm July 10 and 24. A summer tradition for over 25 years, the Canmore Mountain Market takes place every Thursday from May to October.
The market welcomes both locals and visitors with a diverse selection of locally and regionally made products, including fresh produce, meats, baked goods, preserves, and coffee. It also features handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, and other unique items from artisans across the region.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Hay, Girl Hay!
Strut into Stampede week with a glitter-dusted, boot-scootin’ drag showdown inspired by country queer icons like Dolly, Beyoncé, Orville Peck, and our patron saint Shania. Expect line-dancing lipsyncs, fringe for days, and more yeehaw than a Pink Pony Club reunion.
Whether you’re a local legend or a tourist on the trail, dust off your boots, throw on your cowboy hat, and come holler for your favourite queens! 💃🌵
🗓️ Sunday, July 6
📍 The Canadian Brewhouse — 317 Banff Ave
👠 Doors 8:00 PM | Show 8:30–10:30 PM
🎟️ $10 early-bird | $20 online | $25 at the door
Performances by Karla Marx, King Neptune, Lilith Fair and Tangerine Dream!
All are welcome, 18+
♿ Wheelchair accessible venue | 🚻 Gender-neutral washrooms | 🎶 Loud & proud environment
✨ Come for the country, stay for the queens. Y’all better sashay ’til sundown. 🌈🐎
Sweat 45: Community Class
Summit Lifestyle & Performance in partnership with Banff Pride are offering bi-weekly community fitness classes for all to enjoy!
Sweat45
A 45 min cardio and core intensive workout combining cardio equipment, kettlebells, dumbbells and body weight movements. Sweat45 is great for all levels!
DATE: Sunday, July 06
TIME: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
LOCATION: Bear Street Mall, First Floor #105/106 220 Bear Street. Private change rooms available.
SKILL LEVEL: Sweat45 is great for all levels!
CAPACITY: There’s just 16 spots available so sign up early!
Beers For Queers
SAVE THE DATE!
Beers For Queers returns the first Wednesday of each month at Banff Ave Brewing Co ‘s Tap Room (ground floor). 8pm-Late.
All are welcome! This is a chill evening to grab a drink and chat with local queer folk visitors welcome!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Sit. Stay. Slay!
Hate leaving your dogs at home while you go out and have fun with your friends and family? Now you don't have to!
Welcome to Sit. Stay. Slay!
A dog-inclusive drag show!
Join us on June 29 at Banff's Scout-Guide Hall for an afternoon of entertainment with your pups! We're bringing an incredible line-up of drag performers that you won't want to miss. Dogs! Drag! Contests! Prizes! Need we say more?!
Doors at 3pm. Show starts at 4pm.
Performances By:
King Neptune
Karla Marx
Smokey Waters
Dogiichow
Lola Jett
Holtasoli
Posie Pocket
**This is a dog-friendly, outdoor event, that is open to all ages**
Washrooms are available onsite
Craft Night: Cowfolk Fashion Night
Cowfolk Fashion Night
Get crafty, get connected, and get creative at Banff Pride’s monthly craft nights! This all-ages, sober, and inclusive program is designed for the 2SLGBTQ+ community (and allies!) to come together and make something amazing. Each month features a new low-cost activity—think zine-making, stitching, painting, or upcycling clothes—all in a laid-back, judgment-free space. No experience necessary, just bring your fabulous self and a willingness to create, connect, and have fun!
Thursday June 26, 7:00 PM
Bring your love of denim and we will bring the tassels! This craft night you will upcycle your very own piece to celebrate the Stampede season. Bring your own denim jeans, shirt or jacket or grab one of our thrifted/found items and breathe new life into it! We will have a selection of fabric paints and sewable items to choose from to make your unique piece.
Facilitated by local artist Jess Sampson
Date: Thursday, June 26
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Banff Canmore Foundation (Basement), 214 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C7
Entrance: Back of venue building (214 Banff Avenue).
Accessibility Info:
There is a wheelchair accessible lift to get to the basement of the venue (where the workshop is taking place). The lift has been tested as of November 2024 and is in working condition.
The entrance at the back of the venue (214 Banff Avenue) can be used to access the lift. This entrance is wheelchair accessible, although the accessible automatic door button is out-of-order, and a staff member can assist you as needed.
The venue has 2 gender-neutral wheelchair accessible washrooms. These washrooms do not have automatic door buttons.
There is accessible parking at the back of the building. However, it is open to the public and will be first-come, first-served.
The closest bus stop is the Banff High School Transit Hub, which is 260 metres from the venue
Parking:
The closest free parking lot is the Bear Street Parkade (upper floors)
There is a paid parking lot behind the Banff Canmore Foundation building (200 block of Beaver street). Paid parking is $5/hr. A map of the parking in Banff can be found here: https://banff.ca/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=12542
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!
Flow With Pride
🌈 Flow with Pride
Join us for a rejuvenating and inclusive monthly yoga class hosted by Banff Pride at Flow State Yoga Studio! This is a space where everyone in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies can come together for a nourishing practice.
🧘♀️ When: 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm
📍 Where: Flow State Yoga Studio, 211 Bear St Unit 201 B
🌟 Who: All ages and abilities welcome! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the mat, this class is designed to embrace everyone.
🎟 Cost: FREE by donation 💕
Upcoming OUTdoor Events
Banff Pride’s OUTdoor programming is generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation.
Sweat 45: Community Class
Summit Lifestyle & Performance in partnership with Banff Pride are offering bi-weekly community fitness classes for all to enjoy!
Sweat45
A 45 min cardio and core intensive workout combining cardio equipment, kettlebells, dumbbells and body weight movements. Sweat45 is great for all levels!
DATE: Sunday, June 22
TIME: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
LOCATION: Bear Street Mall, First Floor #105/106 220 Bear Street. Private change rooms available.
SKILL LEVEL: Sweat45 is great for all levels!
CAPACITY: There’s just 16 spots available so sign up early!
Indigenous People's Day Cabaret
Indigenous People's Day Cabaret
Celebrate incredible Indigenous artists at the Indigenous People's Day Cabaret at Moxy hotel in Banff
June 21
9:00PM
Featuring
Argintina Hailey
Prairi Cherri
Dogiichow
winah dinah
DJ Good Medicine
Drag! Burlesque! Music! Dancing!
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada.
Learn more about how to support the Indigenous People's of Treaty 7 and beyond
Treaty 7 is the last of the Numbered Treaties made between the Government of Canada and the Plains First Nations. It was signed on 22 September 1877
*Learn more about Truth & Reconcilliation
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/.../1450124.../1529106060525
*Understand the Land Back movement
https://davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/what-is-land-back/
*Understand the Calls to Justice and MMIWG
https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/.../2019/06/Calls_for_Justice.pdf
*these are limited resources ment to get those looking for more information started in their educational journey to become better allies to Indigenous in both action and word.
Please support and celebrate these artists.
Proudly Open for Business: Intro to The Rainbow Registered Program
Whether you’re just beginning your DEI journey or looking to take meaningful next steps, this session offers insights, tools, and connections to help you lead with pride. Let’s build a Bow Valley—and a tourism industry—where everyone feels seen, respected, and safe!
Banff Farmer's Market
Check out our booth at the Banff Farmer’s Market, every Wednesday this summer 10am-6pm. We’ve partnered with local artists to showcase Banff’s very best! All proceeds go directly to the artists.
We’re looking for volunteers this summer to help with our market stall in Banff and Canmore. Sign up below!