Creative City Network of Canada

Creative City Network of Canada CCNC is a national network of municipal culture planners and professionals
Creative City Summit
Calgary 2026
Oct. 6-8

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeCity of Markham and Varley Art Gallery of MarkhamFestival and...
09/06/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

City of Markham and Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
One Love Festival

One Love Festival celebrated Caribbean culture through live music, dance, food, art, and community. Visitors enjoyed free performances, hands-on activities, cultural vendors, and opportunities to connect across cultures in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

Image courtesy of Varley Art Gallery

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/kocOt

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeTown of PelhamFestival and Events Award — NomineeSummer Chill...
09/05/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

Town of Pelham
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
Summer Chill Series

The Summer Chill Series unites three distinct weekly cultural events: the Pelham Farmers’ Market, Fonthill Bandshell Concerts, and the Pelham Supper Market, creating a hub of activity in Pelham's downtown core that showcases local entertainers, artisans, farmers and culinary vendors.

Image courtesy of Town of Pelham

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/MUWaA

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeTown of OakvilleFestival and Events Award — NomineeThe Sleepe...
09/04/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

Town of Oakville
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
The Sleeper By Shary Boyle

The Town of Oakville’s Museum at Erchless Estate, in partnership with Ontario Culture Days, presented The Sleeper, a participatory installation by acclaimed Canadian artist Shary Boyle. The Sleeper invited Oakville residents to share their worries through a participatory installation, transforming private fears into a collective act of reflection, connection, and renewal during Ontario Culture Days 2025.

Image courtesy of Town of Oakville

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/ZT4LT

09/04/2026

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?

Whether you’ve already registered as a virtual delegate or are considering joining us online, you can use our public Summit schedule to see which sessions will be available virtually.

Using the schedule filters, select Hybrid and Virtual to see the programming you can participate in online throughout the three-day Summit.

Virtual delegates can join programming including our Opening and Closing Forums, featured panel, Peer-to-Peer sessions, Discussion Rooms, and virtual-only Discussion Rooms.

Watch the video for a quick walkthrough of how to filter the schedule and start planning your virtual Summit experience.

Explore the full schedule: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CalgarySummit/schedule?date=2026-10-08

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeThe Corporation of the Town of AjaxFestival and Events Award ...
09/04/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
Age-Friendly Ajax Living Library & Ajax 70th Anniversary Celebrations

The Age-Friendly Ajax Living Library is where personal stories become shared conversations. Inspired by the Human Library concept, residents connect with “Living Books” to share lived experiences, build understanding, and strengthen community bonds across generations

Ajax 70th Anniversary Celebrations
The Town of Ajax celebrated 70 years with a year-long series of events, activities and commemorative projects, including history tours, community videos, free recreation, tree planting, Tour d’Ajax, Silver Screen Sundays, and the Town’s first-ever drone show.

Image courtesy of Town of Ajax

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/1LPIW

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeCity of St. CatharinesFestival and Events Award — NomineeArt ...
09/04/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

City of St. Catharines
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
Art in Action: Climate

Art in Action: Climate was a 10-day festival exploring the global issue of climate change at a hyper-local level in St. Catharines, Ontario in January 2026. Through immersive media, cinema, music, dance, symposia, and workshops the festival brought the community together to explore our changing planet and the opportunity we have to take action.

Image courtesy of City of St. Catharines.

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/40lJF

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeCity of Leduc Festival and Events Award — NomineeVolunteerFes...
09/03/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

City of Leduc
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
VolunteerFest

VolunteerFest is a collaborative community event that celebrates and mobilizes volunteerism. By connecting residents, organizations, businesses, and municipal partners, it creates experiences that build belonging, strengthen relationships, and support a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged community.

Image courtesy of City of Leduc

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/OaUkq

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeCity of Kamloops - Municipal Government mloopsFestival and Ev...
09/03/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

City of Kamloops - Municipal Government mloops
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
Kamloops Christmas Market

The Kamloops Christmas Market was a ten day, European inspired holiday festival featuring chalet style vendor booths, holiday décor and structures, and a warming tent with daily programming, bringing together artisans, performers, community organizations, and attendees during the winter season.

Image courtesy of City of Kamloops

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/XLIcT

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeThe City of Flin FlonFestival and Events Award — NomineeOut o...
09/03/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

The City of Flin Flon
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
Out of the Ashes - A Winter Wonderland

✨ Out of the Ashes: A Winter Wonderland — The Flin Flon Snow Lodge brought a bold northern vision to life, welcoming visitors from near and far while sparking a powerful sense of resilience, connection, and cultural pride in an unforgettable winter gathering place.

Image courtesy of City of Flin Flon.

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/CviSH

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — NomineeCity of Calgary – Your Local GovernmentFestival and Events Aw...
09/02/2026

Creative City Impact Awards | Festival and Events — Nominee

City of Calgary – Your Local Government
Festival and Events Award — Nominee
Chinook Blast

Chinook Blast is Calgary’s signature winter festival, bringing together art, culture, and sport in the heart of the city. Just like a chinook, we’re transforming the way Calgarians experience winter. Chinook Blast is a project managed by The City of Calgary’s Arts & Culture division, in collaboration with civic partners. It serves as a key implementation of Calgary’s Winter City Strategy, demonstrating how cultural programming can animate public space and support year-round city building.

Image courtesy of the City of Calgary

The 2026 Creative City Impact Awards will be presented at the Creative City Summit in Calgary on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. MT.

Interested in attending? In-person and Virtual tickets are still available here: https://zurl.co/ZrhJm

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