CanFURence
CanFURence is a furry convention in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, held since 2016. It has been held 10 times, most often in August.
CanFURence 2026 at a glance
See details- Dates
- 31 Jul – 02 Aug 2026
- Theme
- MarOwOned
- Status
- EndedThe next edition hasn't been announced yet.
About CanFURence
CanFURence is an annual furry convention in Ottawa, Ontario, held in early August and organized by CanFURence Anthropomorphic Events Inc. The first edition took place November 11 to 13, 2016, at the ALT Hotel Ottawa, and it was the first furry-specific convention in the city since C-ACE ended in 2007. The convention's mascot, or "furry ambassador", is Squynx, a squirrel-lynx hybrid. Each edition has a theme, one or more guests of honor and a local animal charity, such as Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue, Courageous Companions and Ottawa Paw Pantry. Attendance has grown from 321 in 2016 to over 1,600 in 2025.
Edition by edition
CanFURence 2026
Edition #10MarOwOned31 Jul – 02 Aug 2026CanFURence 2026 · Details
CanFURence 2026 was scheduled for August 7 to 9 at the Ottawa Conference and Events Centre, with the theme "MarOwOned".
CanFURence 2025
Edition #9Attendance peak · Charity recordFurries of the Wastes1–3 August 2025Attendees: 1,602Attendance vs 2024: +41%The biggest edition so far. CA$13,210 raised for charity, 36% more than in 2024.
CanFURence 2025 · Details
- Charity
- CA$13,210 Charity vs 2024: +36%
CanFURence 2025 was held August 1 to 3 at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, themed "Furries of the Wastes", with IronRaptor and Anubis Tenebrous as Guests of Honour. It had 1,602 attendees and raised $13,209.69 for Holly's Haven Wildlife Rescue.
CanFURence 2024
Edition #8As Seen on TV!2–4 August 2024Attendees: 1,137Attendance vs 2023: +3%CanFURence 2024 · Details
- Charity
- CA$9,748 Charity vs 2023: -16%
CanFURence 2024 was held August 2 to 4 at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, themed "As Seen on TV!", with Grace Kraft and Aver the Dorbley as Guests of Honour. It had 1,137 attendees and raised $9,747.71 for the Ottawa Paw Pantry.
CanFURence 2023
Edition #7Fire and Ice4–6 August 2023Attendees: 1,107Attendance vs 2022: +28%CanFURence 2023 · Details
- Charity
- CA$11,638 Charity vs 2022: +4%
CanFURence 2023 was held August 4 to 6 at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, themed "Fire and Ice". Ookami Kemono, Soryane and Feli of Dark Bunny Sauces were Guests of Honour. It had 1,107 attendees, including 359 fursuiters, and raised $11,638.30 for the Ottawa Paw Pantry.
CanFURence 2022
Edition #6Different monthSteampunk by rail29–31 July 2022Attendees: 863Attendance vs 2021: +73%Its dates moved from November to July compared with 2021.
CanFURence 2022 · Details
- Charity
- CA$11,225 Charity vs 2019: +24%
CanFURence 2022 was held July 29 to 31 at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, resuming the "Steampunk by rail" theme chosen for 2020. Nicnak and Dodge were Guests of Honour. It had 863 attendees, with 255 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $11,225 for the Ottawa Paw Pantry.
CanFURence 2021
Edition #5Different monthBack In Town12–14 November 2021Attendees: 500Attendance vs 2019: -12%Its dates moved from August to November compared with 2019.
CanFURence 2021 · Details
CanFURence 2021 was held November 12 to 14 at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, themed "Back In Town", with an attendee limit of 500. It raised $11,210 for Courageous Companions.
- 2010s4 editions
CanFURence 2019
Edition #4Furry Mystery2–4 August 2019Attendees: 568Attendance vs 2018: +24%CanFURence 2019 · Details
- Charity
- CA$9,056 Charity vs 2018: -9%
CanFURence 2019 was held August 2 to 4 at The Brookstreet Hotel, themed "Furry Mystery", with Betsy Beaver as Guest of Honour. It had 568 attendees, with 185 fursuiters in the parade, and raised $9,055.70 for Courageous Companions.
CanFURence 2018
Edition #3Different monthFurry Cabaret3–5 August 2018Attendees: 457Attendance vs 2017: +23%Its dates moved from November to August compared with 2017.
CanFURence 2018 · Details
- Charity
- CA$10,001 Charity vs 2017: +97%
CanFURence 2018 took place August 3 to 5 at The Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa, themed "Furry Cabaret", with AirGuiTaR as Guest of Honour. It had 457 attendees, including 105 fursuiters, and raised $10,000.61 for Courageous Companions.
CanFURence 2017
Edition #2Furry AdventureAlt Hotel Ottawa · 10–12 November 2017Attendees: 373Attendance vs 2016: +16%CanFURence 2017 · Details
- Charity
- CA$5,071 Charity vs 2016: -11%
CanFURence 2017 took place November 10 to 12 at the ALT Hotel Ottawa, themed "Furry Adventure", with artist Anyare as Guest of Honour. It had 373 attendees, including 111 fursuiters, and raised $5,071 for the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue.
CanFURence 2016
Edition #1First editionCanada as a Furred NationAlt Hotel Ottawa · 11–13 November 2016Attendees: 321321 attendees over 3 days.
CanFURence 2016 · Details
- Charity
- CA$5,675
The first CanFURence was held November 11 to 13, 2016, at the ALT Hotel Ottawa, with the theme "Canada as a Furred Nation", imagining the country populated by furries. Heather Bruton was Guest of Honour. There were 321 attendees, with about 83 fursuits in the parade, and $5,675.30 was raised for the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next CanFURence?
The next edition has not been announced yet. The most recent one, CanFURence 2026, ran from 31 Jul to 02 Aug 2026.
How many people attend CanFURence?
CanFURence 2025 reported 1,602 attendees.
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