Ottawa Pride Festival Celebration of the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, Aug 18-27. Tea dance at Festival Plaza Aug 26, Platinum Pride's dance party Aug 26, Pride Parade Aug 27 (begins at Plaza of the Provinces, runs along Wellington), followed by an outdoor festival at Festival Plaza. Free, some ticketed events. Various venues. 613-238-2424, www.prideottawa.com.
peel pride Adults, kids and dogs all welcome at the annual picnic Jul 15 at Heart Lake Conservation Area, Heart Lake Road. Pride Dance at Norma Jeanes, 5977 Dixie, Mississauga Jul 14, 9 pm, $5. www.prideeventspeel.com.
Pride Cornwall Pride festival Sept 1-3. Kick-off party Murphy's Pub Sept 1, community day in Lamoureux Park Sept 2 and Pride Gala Sept 3. www.pridecornwall.com.
Pride London Comedy Night Jul 3 (9 pm), Literary Night Jul 4 (7 pm), Pride Sun picnic Jul 3 (noon), film night Jul 5 (6:30 pm), Pride art show Jul 6 (7 pm), Naughty Gras Ball Jul 7 (10 pm), Mr and Miss Pride London Festival Revue Jul 8 (9 pm), fashion show Jul 8 (9 pm), Pride parade Jul 9 (1:30 pm) and outdoor stages w/ Kelly and the Kellygirls, Marco D'Amico, Dr Draw and more. Jul 3-15. $5-$10, VIP ticket $50, some free events. Gibbon's Park, Arts Project (203 Dundas), Rainbow Cinemas (355 Wellington), Music Hall (176 Dundas) and various venues in downtown London. 519-873-0702, www.pridelondon.ca.
Pride Montreal LGBT Pride parade kicks off the weeklong celebration starting at sunset Jul 30 (8:30 pm approx). Minute of silence at 10 pm. Free. Parade runs from Jacques Cartier Bridge, west on Rene-Levesque toward Berri. www.diverscite.org.
World Outgames Montreal Celebration of sport (35 disciplines), culture and human rights bringing together lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender athletes from around the world. Jul 26-Aug 5. Individual events $11-$20, opening/closing ceremonies $tba,$20 all-access wristband, official parties $30-$95. Parc Olympique, Centreville, Parc Jean-Drapeau and other venues. 514-252-5858, www.montreal2006.org.
