Vancouver Island Pride Guide 2026

Find all Pride events across Vancouver Island

June
July
August

Vendor, Performer, Parade, and Contact info for VI Pride Societies
https://queercentre.ca/pridecontacts

Alberni Valley Pride Week – June 1-7

Tentative Schedule:

Monday June 1:
- Pride Spin 4pm
- Pride Yoga 7pm
Tuesday June 2:
- Pride Trivia at Twin City Brewing
Wednesday June 3:
- Bubbles and Chalk family BBQ at Valley United Church
Thursday June 4:
- Rollerblade Disco event put on by Parks and Rec Glenwood Centre 6:30-8:30
Friday June 5:
- Drag Story Time at the VIRL Library 4pm
- Teen Dance/Queer Prom event 7pm
Saturday June 6:
- Adult Pride Dance 7pm to midnight

https://www.facebook.com/albernivalleypride

Ladysmith Pride Celebration – June 7th

Our third annual Ladysmith Pride Celebration is happening on June 7th, 2026 from 10:00am–2:00pm! 🌈

Join us for a day full of community, celebration, and connection. There will be dj music, artisan vendors, delicious food trucks, a free photo booth, and so much more.

Come celebrate love, diversity, and pride with us, everyone is welcome! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

**Please note: Our celebration is rooted in creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for everyone. All attendees are expected to follow our Safe Space Policy. Those who do not may be asked to leave. We work closely with event staff and security to ensure a safe environment for our community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1595200471749079
https://ladysmithpridesociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093434922796

Register to Be Part of Pride

All registrations are applications until reviewed and accepted.

Due to limited space in the park, we can’t welcome everyone, but we’re committed to curating a festival that reflects the diversity, creativity, and strength of our community. We prioritize 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants and aim for a wide range of products, services, performances, and offerings.

Not accepted? No worries — registration fees are refunded 100% ASAP.

Once accepted, you’ll receive full event details, schedules, and participant info.

Nanaimo Pride Week – June 8-14

30 Years of Pride. 10 Years of Celebration.

In 1997, Nanaimo’s first Pride march took to the streets as a protest, and a powerful act of visibility, courage, and community.

Now, 30 years later, we’re still here. Still proud. Still showing up.This year marks 10 incredible years of the Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival event as we know and love it today — a joyful, expressive, vibrant and collective celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ lives, love, and resilience in the heart of Nanaimo.

From protest to parade, from resistance to celebration, Pride in Nanaimo has always been about community, and you’re invited to be part of this milestone year.

The Big Day

Sunday, June 14 Parade departs at 11:00 AM from the Old City Quarter, winding through downtown Nanaimo and finishing at Maffeo Sutton Park

Pride Festival: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM at Maffeo Sutton Park

https://www.nanaimopride.ca/pride-guide
https://www.facebook.com/pridenanaimo/

Sidney Pride – June 13

Date: Saturday June 13, 2026
Time: 11am-3pm (set up begins at 9:30am)
Where: Beacon Park at the end of Beacon Ave. in Sidney

https://www.facebook.com/p/Pride-Sidney-100089534793299

Tofino Pride – June 13-14

Celebrating Love, Diversity and Community in Tofino!

Pride is back in Tofino on June 13 and 14, 2026!

Join us at Hotel Zed Tofino for an unforgettable Pride weekend! A free, all-ages event that celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ pride, inclusivity, and self-expression on the stunning west coast of Vancouver Island.

Vendor and Perfomer applications are now open!

More details for 2026 are coming soon, so check back here or keep an eye on our socials.

https://www.hotelzed.com/summer-of-pride/

Gabriola Pride – June 13-14

13 June
Pet parade (village)
Bands
Drag
Food trucks
Ravenskill Orchards

14 June
Volleyball tournament – Gabriola Sands Provincial Park (Twin Beaches)

12–28 June
Art show – Nova Gallery

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094415558006

Saanich Pride – June 17

Saanich Pride in the Park

Come celebrate the fifth annual Saanich Pride in the Park event. Featuring a variety of entertainment, games and activities, info booths, inflatables and food trucks on site for purchase, this family-friendly event is a way for all ages to celebrate Pride Month. This event is in partnership with Intrepid theatre. Wear your pride colours and let’s celebrate together.

All are welcome.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Beckwith Park, 857 Beckwith Ave
Free Admission

https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news-events/events-list/saanich-community-events/pride-in-the-park-2026.html

Cowichan Pride June 14-21

Cowichan Pride’s June Events

Date TBA- Pride Month Kick-Off Party and Drag Show at Red Arrow Brewing

June 14- Teddy Bear Picnic

June 19- Dance (19+)

June 21- Parade and Festival

https://www.cowichanpridesociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/cowichanpridesociety

North Island Pride – June 27th

Join us for the Campbell River Pride Celebrations on June 27, 2026!

We are excited to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and love within our community.

https://northislandpride.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/northislandpride