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Banff Pride 2022 Kicks-off With a Fabulous Line-up of Events

by | Oct 6, 2022

It was an exciting opening weekend with a fabulous line-up of events kicking off Banff Pride, being held September 30 – October 10, 2022, in the glorious Canadian Rocky Mountains. Here are the highlights from the first weekend of Banff Pride, and what you can expect for the second half of Banff Pride. It’s not too late to attend!

A Banff Pride banner along Banff Avenue in Banff, Alberta, during Banff Pride 2022.

Banff Pride Hoe-down at Warner Stables

Karla Marx performing at Banff Pride 2022.

There were sparkling rhinestones, tapping heels, and dosie-dough’s at the Banff Pride Hoe-Down last Friday night, as Banff Pride celebrated its opening event at Warner Stables.

A band on stage during the Banff Pride Hoe-Down during Banff Pride 2022.

Magical fairy lights and Pride flags decorated the space, while a talented line-up of entertainment performed throughout the night.

A group of burlesque dancers performing at Banff Pride 2022.

Performers included Alberta’s top queer country talent, including Amy Hef, Robert Adam, and Calgary Cabaret. The event was hosted by Calgary’s most naked drag queen, Karla Marks.

A band on stage during the Banff Pride Hoe-Down during Banff Pride 2022.

Indigiqueer: The Mountain Top Drag Show

A drag queen performing on stage during the mountain top drag show at Banff Pride 2022.

From the top of Sulphur Mountain, overlooking Banff, the Bow Valley, and with scenic views of the Rocky Mountains, queer Indigenous drag queens took to the stage on Saturday late afternoon to showcase their creative talents.

A drag queen performing on stage during the mountain top drag show at Banff Pride 2022.

Diversity and inclusion is a key pillar for Banff Pride, and these reigning Indigenous drag queens from Western Canada put on a spectacular show as a tribute to their heritage and culture.

A drag queen performing on stage during the mountain top drag show at Banff Pride 2022.

It was a fun event entrenched with education and typical drag queen attitude, with a family-friendly spirit. A portion of the Banff Gondola lift tickets were donated by Pursuit to LGBTQ+ organizations in the region.

A drag queen performing on stage during the mountain top drag show at Banff Pride 2022.

The Corey Hotline Concert at Bowl Valley

On Sunday evening Bowl Valley at the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel hosted a delicious night of rock and bowl.

The Corey Hotline Concert at Bowl Valley during Banff Pride 2022.

The Corey Hotline, a Calgary-based garage rock band, featuring the vocals of Mason Jenkins, bass by Blake McLeod, and Cat Niamh Alcorn on the drums, pounded out a series of their favorite songs.

Cabaret Calgary performs a burlesque show at Banff Pride 2022.

The Cabaret Calgary performed a number of burlesque shows throughout the night. In addition to the great entertainment, attendees enjoyed food, drinks, and classic 5-pin Canadian bowling.

5 pin bowling at Bowl Valley in Banff, Alberta.

Pride House and Market

Banff pride is a celestial experience of diversity. The pride market celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ artists of the Bow Valley. There is everything from soaps and stickers to silk scarfs and baked goods on offer. Services from local and regional community organizations are also available. The Pride House and Market are located in the lower level of the Mason Hall, which will be open throughout the day on October 8 and 9.

Pride House and Market at Banff Pride 2022.

Taste the Rainbow – Pride Cocktails

Over a dozen venues throughout Banff are offering featuring Pride-themed cocktails and deserts to celebrate Banff Pride. $1 from the sale of each cocktail or dessert sold is being donated to 2SLGBTQ+ organization in the region. Get out and Taste the Rainbow this weekend in Banff, and help raise additional funds for great causes.

A Pride-themed cocktail from the Taste the Rainbow - Pride Cocktails during Banff Pride 2022.

Banff Pride events throughout the week

Throughout the week there were a number of events, including the Pride March through the streets of downtown Banff, a speaker series, yoga, rock climbing, and monkey pox clinics.

A group of people walking with Pride flags down Banff Avenue during Banff Pride.

Banff Pride Continues This Weekend

You can still join in the fun this weekend at Banff Pride. With more great weather forecasted, it will be a spectacular weekend to getaway to celebrate Pride and enjoy the autumn season in the mountains.

Ribbon woven through a fence to make a rainbow, along Banff Avenue in Banff, Alberta, during Banff Pride 2022.

Here’s a look at a few of the highlighted events this coming weekend:

  • Friday Night Kiki
  • Mountain top drag show
  • Pride Party featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend, Plastique Tiara, and Canada’s Drag Race stars Kendall Gender and Synthia Kiss.
  • Pride Market
  • Drag Brunch featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend, Plastique Tiara, and Canada’s Drag Race stars Kendall Gender and Synthia Kiss.

A local Banff restaurant patio with Pride flags during Banff Pride 2022.

Tickets for these and other events are limited, and it’s strongly recommended to get your tickets in advance; some events may already be sold out. There are additional events planned for this weekend and the full list of events is on the Banff Pride website.

Plan Your Trip to Banff and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

A view of the Pride crosswalk at the pedestrian bridge in Banff, Alberta, with the Rocky Mountains in the background.

Now that you have been inspired to attend Banff Pride, it’s time to start planning your visit to Banff and Lake Louise.

It is a place where the elements that make it one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations all come together as one — where legendary tales of adventure and exploration live on, and where every season has its own fairy-tale feel.

Founded by railway workers who discovered hot springs while on a hike, Banff was the first national park in Canada, established in 1885.

Today, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is prime real estate for some of the best skiing and outdoor winter adventure in North America.

Start planning your trip to Banff and Lake Louise now!

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Brian Webb

Brian Webb

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Brian Webb is the founder and editor-in-chief of HomoCulture, a celebrated content creator, and winner of the prestigious Mr. Gay Canada – People’s Choice award.An avid traveler, Brian attends Pride events, festivals, street fairs, and LGBTQ friendly destinations through the HomoCulture Tour. He has developed a passion for discovering and sharing authentic lived experiences, educating about the LGBTQ community, and using both his photography and storytelling to produce inspiring content.Originally from the beautiful Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of British Columbia, Brian now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. His personal interests include travel, photography, physical fitness, mixology, drag shows.
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