Pride Season in Canada!

Pride season is just beginning in Canada! From coast to coast to coast, Pride celebrations are happening throughout the whole summer! Check out our list below to help you get started!

Toronto Pride (June 26–28, 2026

Canada’s largest Pride festival and the second largest in the world. The Pride Parade takes place on Sunday, June 28, from 2 to 6 p.m., featuring over 25,000 marchers and 250 groups. 

pridetoronto.com | toronto.ca  

Victoria Pride (July 1–12, 2026) 

The festival runs from July 1-12, with the parade occurring on July 6 through downtown Victoria, ending with celebrations in Beacon Hill Park.  

victoriapridesociety.org  

St. John’s Pride (July 9–20, 2025)  

A 12-day festival featuring community events, performances, and the Pride Parade on July 20 through the streets of St. John’s.  

stjohnspride.ca  

Halifax Pride (July 8–19, 2026)  

The 2026 St. John’s Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, July 19, starting at 12 p.m

halifaxpride.com  

Montreal Pride (July 31–August 9, 2026)  

Known as Fierté Montréal, this festival typically includes free concerts, community events, and a large-scale Pride Parade.  

fiertemtl.com  

Vancouver Pride (July 23 – August 3, 2026)  

The Pride Parade travels through Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, followed by festivities at Sunset Beach.  

vancouverpride.ca  

Yellowknife Pride (June 1–August 31, 2026) 

Northern celebration featuring a Pride Parade on August 9 and community events under the midnight sun.  

https://www.ykpride.com/ 

Edmonton Summer Pride (August 21–23, 2026)  

Weekend festival including a Pride Parade on August 22 along Whyte Avenue and various community events.  

edmontonpride.ca  

Calgary Pride (August 31 – September 6, 2025) 

A week-long celebration culminating in the Pride Parade on August 31, accompanied by arts and cultural events.  

calgarypride.ca  

Ottawa Capital Pride (August 15–24, 2026)

Ten-day festival featuring the Pride Parade through downtown Ottawa’s Bank Street.  

ottawacapitalpride.ca  

This list will be updated as more events are announced – stay tuned for updates. 

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