Calgary Chapter, Canadian Company of Pilgrims

07/06/2026

ST JAMES’ DAY 2026

Our annual St James Day Walk and Potluck Picnic will be held in a Douglasdale backyard adjacent to Fish Creek Park Trails.
SUNDAY, JULY 26 at 10:00 AM we will meet for an approximate 2 hour walk in Fish Creek Park followed by a Potluck Picnic from 12-3 pm.

WHAT TO BRING:
*lawn chair (some extras will be available)
*a plate, cup, cutlery
*a picnic item to share - appetizer, main,or dessert
Cold drinks, coffee and tea will be available
*do bring your Camino memories/stories, questions, and "Ah Ah Moments"!

PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
to say you will be attending, as well as inform us if you will be walking the Camino this fall. The exact address will then be forwarded to you.

COME WHENEVER YOU CAN!
Not everyone will be walking

Look forward to catching up with everyone midsummer.

06/13/2026

CALGARY CHAPTER
JUNE CANTINA
June 24, 2026
Coffee Cats Cafe
5:00 - 7:30 pm
2765 17 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB

The Camino Cantina is a social gathering for people who want to walk a Camino. We will also look forward to seeing and hearing from pilgrims who have walked this year. Experienced pilgrims will be available to share their experiences and answer questions. Please bring any books, equipment choices and handy tips/tricks you wish to share. There is no formal program. Lots of food and drink choices will be available so bring your Camino memories and questions and enjoy sharing with new and old friends!

If you have Camino books/guides that you can donate to our book table, please bring them along.

Carol and Denis Gardiner are our hosts.

05/17/2026

CALGARY CHAPTER
MAY AND JUNE CANTINAS
Wednesday, May 27 and June 24, 2026
Coffee Cats Cafe
5:00 - 7:30 pm
2765 17 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB

The Camino Cantina is a social gathering for people who want to walk a Camino. We will also look forward to seeing and hearing from pilgrims who have walked this year. Experienced pilgrims will be available to share their experiences and answer questions. Information available on Calgary Camino Preamble. Please bring any books, equipment choices and handy tips/tricks you wish to share. There is no formal program. Lots of food and drink choices will be available so bring your Camino memories and questions and enjoy sharing with new and old friends!

Carol and Denis Gardiner are our hosts.

04/12/2026

CALGARY CHAPTER APRIL CANTINA
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Coffee Cats Cafe
5:00 - 7:30 pm
2765 17 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB

The Camino Cantina is a social gathering for people who want to walk a Camino. We will also look forward to seeing and hearing from pilgrims who have walked this year. Experienced pilgrims will be available to share their experiences and answer questions. Please bring any books, equipment choices and handy tips/tricks you wish to share. There is no formal program. Lots of food and drink choices will be available so bring your Camino memories and questions and enjoy sharing with new and old friends!

Carol and Denis are taking a break for this event, however, we look forward to seeing you!

04/11/2026

Our first group of pilgrims walking the Calgary Camino Preamble. This is the 1st waymark on the preamble - the Siksikaitsitapi Medicine wheel on Nose Hill.

03/01/2026

Calgary Chapter Spring Gathering 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30
Parkdale Nifty Fifties
3512 5 Avenue N.W.
Calgary, Alberta

Come enjoy an evening sharing Camino stories and favourite memories, while renewing pilgrim friendships and making new ones.
There will be time to hear what’s new in the Camino world and learn about some less travelled routes in Spain.
There will also be a Shell Ceremony for those planning on walking this year.
Potluck cookie table to go with our coffee/tea, so it would be grand if you would bring a few cookies to share.

03/01/2026

CALGARY CHAPTER MARCH CANTINA
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Coffee Cats Cafe
5:00 - 7:30 pm
2765 17 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB

The Camino Cantina is a social gathering for people who want to walk a Camino. We will also look forward to seeing and hearing from pilgrims who have walked this year. Experienced pilgrims will be available to share their experiences and answer questions. Please bring any books, equipment choices and handy tips/tricks you wish to share. There is no formal program. Lots of food and drink choices will be available so bring your Camino memories and questions and enjoy sharing with new and old friends!

If you have Camino books that you are willing to donate for pilgrims to loan, please bring them on the cantina evening and give to Denis.

Hosted by Denis and Carol

Looking forward to seeing you!

01/28/2026

CAMINO 101 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026

Parkdale Nifty 50s
3512 5 Ave NW, Calgary
9:00 am to 4 pm.
Doors open at 9 am for registration.
Cost is $30.00

Camino 101 is an all day event designed to assist the pilgrim with planning their Camino. Experienced pilgrims provide information on how to get there; clothes, boots, and equipment to bring; places to stay; where to find food and what is available; first aid; technology; walking solo and much more. There is ample time for questions and discussion with speakers and other pilgrims. Lunch, snacks and beverages provided. You will leave feeling more confident about your preparation for this lifetime experience.

Preregistration is required at:

www.santiago.ca/events-2/ #!event/2026/3/21/camino-101-2025-calgary

The Canadian Company of Pilgrims (CCoP) is a non-denominational volunteer-run association that supports Canadians interested in the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.