Let's Talk About Sex(uality), Baby!

A panel conversation for the curious, the cautious, the kinky, and the questioning.

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Time: 7-9 PM (Gathering at 6:30 PM, panel starts at 7 PM)

Location: CanMore Together (Thrive Room) - Entrance via the back alley on 9th street.

Funded by: Rotary Club of Canmore (Community Grant)
Organized by: Bow Valley Pride Network (Canmore Pride Society, Banff Pride Society)

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Description:

This panel is a trauma-informed, consent-based, and body-affirming conversation that centers queer and trans experiences of sex, pleasure, healing, and self-connection. Whether you’re discovering your sexuality, exploring kink, healing from trauma, or navigating asexuality.. all are welcome here.

The panel members include: 

• Stephen Wright (he/she/they) - Panelist
• Julie Fesseler (she/they) - Panelist
• Aya Yafaoui (she/her) - Panelist
• Holeigh Urquhart (she/they) - Panelist
• Avery Levesque (he/him/his) - Facilitator
  

Read more about the panelists here.

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What to bring: water bottle and snacks if you wish.

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Accessibility: 

• This venue has a door that can fit a wheelchair at the entrance located in the alleyway of 9th street. However, there may be a tight hallway to access the washroom.

• The venue features small breakout rooms that attendees can access if they need a quiet space.

• The entrance and washroom do not have an accessible door button. 

• Washroom is gender-neutral (private stall). There is a tight hallway to access the washroom (approx 36 inches wide).

• The venue capacity is around 40-50 people.

• This event is held indoors with ample lighting.

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Getting here:

Paid parking is available on the streets nearby. However, we encourage you to walk/bike/roll to the venue if it is accessible for you. 

Note: the entrance is located in the alleyway on 9th street.

Here is a map of Canmore accessible parking spots: https://www.canmore.ca/your-community/community-supports-and-services/accessibility

Closest bus stop is: 9th st Canmore, behind Arts Place. It is 140 m from the venue space.

Safe Ride Home:

Three Sister’s Taxi is donating free taxi rides within Canmore (including Three Sisters area) to help people get to and from Canmore Pride festival events safely. Please ask a volunteer at the festival for a voucher, which must be presented to the driver at the start of your ride. (Rides are subject to availability).

Roam Transit has donated one-way bus passes to help attendees get between Banff and Canmore. Please talk to a volunteer at the festival to get a free pass (can be used on the Canmore-Banff Regional Route 3).

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Contact:

If you have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the Canmore Pride team directly via email at community@canmorepride.ca.

Please note, due to the volume of emails, we suggest that you get in touch with us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the event so we have time to respond to your inquiries.

 

View the full 2025 Canmore Pride Festival Schedule: https://www.canmorepride.ca/events