Calgary Chapter, Canadian Company of Pilgrims

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.

01/24/2026

CALGARY CHAPTER FEBRUARY CANTINA
Wednesday, February 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!

11/11/2025

CALGARY CHAPTER HOSPITALERO TRAINING MARCH 2026

Now that you have walked a Camino ad are filled with gratitude for all the local people and pilgrims you met along the way, would you consider returning to Camino to provide a service to pilgrims?

Being a hospitalero provides you the opportunity to live in a community for two weeks and welcome pilgrims in an albergue. Work is provided without remuneration and requires you to be fit to complete household tasks daily.

You will be expected to interact with a multitude of people of different nationalities and languages....it's like being on the Camino without walking daily! Hospitalero training is a requirement to serve in donative albergues.

Calgary will be offering this course on March 20, 21 and 22, 2026. Please contact Monique Rigole at [email protected] to express interest in registering.

11/11/2025

CALGARY CHAPTER NOVEMBER CANTINA
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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!

10/14/2025

CALGARY CHAPTER FALL GATHERING

You're invited to come share your Camino stories, meet fellow pilgrims, renew friendships, learn about routes you have yet to walk, all while enjoying a potluck dinner followed by Camino vignettes from recently returned pilgrims, and a Camino sing-a-long led by musician and singer, Edmonton Chapter Coordinator, Chuck Hunt.

Come join us for a delightfully enjoyable evening of Camino camaraderie!

Please bring a main course or dessert to share. Beverages provided.
A small donation at the door is always welcome to pay for the building rental.

Chapter decals will be available. Get your pilgrim passport stamped with our Chapter stamp.

Venue Parkdale Nifty 50s
Address 3512 5 Ave NW
Starts Fri Oct 24 2025, 6:30pm MDT (doors open at 6:00 pm)
Ends Fri Oct 24 2025, 9:00pm MDT