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at our events.
There’s always something happening for Pride in Banff, from casual hangs to bigger events. Keep an eye on what’s coming up here!
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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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Community Events
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Outdoor activities
join us for events that are accessible for all ages. Bring your friends!
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.
Want to volunteer for one of our pride events?
Help us make the magic happen.
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, energy, and sparkle help make Pride events possible.
Beers For Queers
Join Banff Pride’s Beers for Queers every first Wednesday at Banff Ave Brewing Co. A relaxed, welcoming night to connect with local 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and visitors in the heart of Banff.
Queer Voyage
Drag, comedy, craft beer, and an evening on Lake Minnewanka.
Pride hits the water this June.
Climb aboard the Pursuit's Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise for a trip across emerald glacial water with the long evening light on the peaks. Local microbrews from Banff and Canmore at the bar. The Rockies in every direction.
You'll learn a thing or two from Pursuit's interpretive guides. You'll laugh hard. You'll meet people who get it.
Your ticket supports Banff Pride.
Lake Minnewanka, Friday June 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Check-in by 4:45pm.
18+ Two-guest minimum per booking Weather dependent
Getting there:
Lake Minnewanka is a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Banff along Minnewanka Loop Drive. The ROAM bus runs from town for free, so consider leaving the car behind. The lot fills fast in summer.
If you're driving, give yourself two hours before the cruise to find parking and walk the shore. If you're taking the bus, board at least an hour before your cruise time. Check ROAM's schedule before you head out.
The Outdoors for All.
After Hours
After Hours is Banff Pride’s late-night playground, an ongoing series of high-energy, unapologetically queer parties built for the night owls, and dance-floor devotees. Electric queer chaos in spaces that feel just a little forbidden.
Hay, Girl Hay!
Saddle up for Hay, Girl Hay! Banff Pride’s country-inspired drag showdown during Stampede week. Fringe, fierce lip-syncs, and full yeehaw energy. July 9 at The Real Canadian Brewhouse.
After Hours
After Hours is Banff Pride’s late-night playground, an ongoing series of high-energy, unapologetically queer parties built for the night owls, and dance-floor devotees. Electric queer chaos in spaces that feel just a little forbidden.
After Hours
After Hours is Banff Pride’s late-night playground, an ongoing series of high-energy, unapologetically queer parties built for the night owls, and dance-floor devotees. Electric queer chaos in spaces that feel just a little forbidden.
Beers For Queers
Join Banff Pride’s Beers for Queers every first Wednesday at Banff Ave Brewing Co. A relaxed, welcoming night to connect with local 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and visitors in the heart of Banff.
Beers For Queers
Join Banff Pride’s Beers for Queers every first Wednesday at Banff Ave Brewing Co. A relaxed, welcoming night to connect with local 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and visitors in the heart of Banff.
Beers For Queers
Join Banff Pride’s Beers for Queers every first Wednesday at Banff Ave Brewing Co. A relaxed, welcoming night to connect with local 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and visitors in the heart of Banff.