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Canada's Capital Furry Convention! Stay safe and stay well! Got questions? E-mail us at [email protected] | #CanFUR2024
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined April 2015
BOOYAH!!.We are thrilled to announce that CanFURence 2021 is officially a GO for an IN-PERSON event: Friday Nov. 12th- Sunday Nov. 14th!. We've got more info below! But also keep your ears perked for more info & updates on Twitter, Telegram, & Facebook
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We are disappointed to announce that #CanFUR2020 will not be able to proceed this year. But don't fret! The train may be delayed at the station but we'll be back next year!. Check out the link below for more details.
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-.#CanFUR2023 official totals!.-. This year, we had.1107 Attendees & 359 Fursuiters. Together we raised $11,638.30 for our charity, the Ottawa Paw Pantry!. Don't touch that remote!.We'll see you at #CanFUR2024: As Seen On TV,.With Guests of Honour @GraceKraft & @AverTheDorbley
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We had 186 fluffy, feathered, and/or scaly detectives in this year's hunt for clues around the con floor in the @BrookstreetOtt for our Fursuit Parade during #CanFUR2019!. Remember to tag your friends if you see them!
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#CanFURence #CanFUR2018 your CanFURence Chorus Line of fursuiters about to hit the big stage! Thank you all!
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This Fall CanFUREnce is proud to announce we ARE holding an Ottawa Convention: Furred Nation
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A massive thank you to @DeltaOttawa for helping to make our return to Ottawa this weekend a warm and friendly one, and for ensuring the comfort and safety both our attendees and staff to let us hold this event in confidence!
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Official numbers for CanFURence 2018! As of closing ceremonies we had. Fursuiters in our Chorus Line: 105!.Attendees registered: 457!. Total funds raised by the pie-o-meter (ONLY) for charity: $2492!.Full charity amount: $10,000.61!.
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#Canfur2016 numbers. [drum roll]. Reg - 321.Fursuiters - 82.Raised for @OttawaCatRescue - $5675.30. Thanks for an amazing convention! 🇨🇦.
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Attendance: 373.Fursuiters: 111.Charity: Just over $5071.2018 Theme : Cabaret.2018 GOH: @AirGuiTaR_2112 .2018 Date: Aug 3-5, 2018.2018 Location: @BrookstreetOtt . Thank you for supporting us!.
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We've gotten some last minute questions about our COVID-19 policy. Masks are required while in the event space at all times. This also including when in fursuit. Everyone will also need to show proof of primary series COVID-19 vaccination(s). Booster(s) are not required.
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Official numbers for CanFURence 2019! .Fursuiters in our Parade: 186!.Detectives registered: 568!. Full Charity amount for Courageous Companions: $9055.70!. Join us our new destination: Steampunk by rail, July 31-August 2, for CanFURence 2020 with @nicnak044 and @one_horse_dodge.
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Whether you're with friends, family, or spending the evening solo, if your joining for #AToastForDogbomb please drink responsibly and remember that you don't need booze to make a toast. Have a good evening folks.
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Thank you for welcoming us back this weekend, we have some numbers to share!. AS OF CLOSING CEREMONIES:.Attendees: Cap! (500 fluffy friends).Charity: $11,210 CAD raised for @CourageousK9.1 amazing event!. We'll be back August 2022 for CanFURence 5: Steampunk on the Rails #CanFUR5.
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We've heard how much everyone enjoys our salad and salad dressing related tweets and have decided to join the #ForkFandom to celebrate all things salad fork, complete with a new profile pic!. Happy April 1st all!
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⚠️ATTENTION⚠️.We are aware of another organization is claiming to offer vendor's slots near our event. Please exercise due caution, as CanFURence is NOT affiliated with any other organizations offering vendor's slots, and cannot confirm validity of offers beyond our event's own.
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Despite the frigid appearance lately, we'd like to let everyone know things are heating up beneath the surface!. This summer, we hope you'll join us for all the snow and spice of #CanFUR2023: Fire and Ice!. With Guests of Honour.@soryanelalouve, @DarkBunnySauces, and @TheOKSpot!!
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We would like everyone to take a moment to read the following message from us at CanFURence. Diversity is more than just a word. In order to help us as a con, and as a part of this community, make the changes needed to improve, we need to listen and learn.
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@FurFest Pizza, pizza, pizza. All this talk about pizza. Sure it's tasty, but it's not THAT good. It might be the Canadian talking, but we get the feeling you haven't ever had a good poutine.
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We urge everyone in the fandom follow the 6-2-1 rule to best enjoy salads:. 6 bites. 2 salad dressing options . And.1 salad fork.🥗🍴. #ForkFandom.
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CanFURence would like to acknowledge the grace and presence of @FurnalEquinox during these hard times. Conventions all over are facing very hard and difficult choices and we fully support our fellow convention leadership in their decisions to keep all attendees safe.
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What everyone has been waiting for! #canfur2016 hotel reveal Drumroll #ottcity @ALTHotel #event #convention #video.
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Those who spread, support, or sympathize with hatred, terrorism, and discrimination are not and will never be welcome within our community nor have a place at our con and will recieve zero tolerance from us at CanFURence.
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We have made an important decision to shift our focus to the chair fandom, as we've found much like Goldilocks, finding a chair that juuuuust right can be just as exciting!. We hope you'll pull up a seat and join us!. We've changed our mascot to a Heated Foldable Fishing Chair
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Today is #TransDayOfRemembrance . It is a day to remember, honor, & grieve for all of those who have been lost to transphobic violence, oppression, and ignorance. Our friends, our parents, our siblings, and our children who deserved so much more. Trans rights are human rights.
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ATTENTION to our furry friends!. We have confirmed: We have officially hit our attendance cap of 500 for this year, and we'd like to say THANK YOU!!. This means registration will not be accepting new registrations of any kind. You can still pick up your pre-reg between 1000-2100.
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#AToastForDogbomb.There are many things to say about someone as inspirational and strong as @dogbomb1, we could write for days and have more to say; so we'll keep it short:.Thank you. Thank you for everything. Dogspeed. And ALS can kiss our fuzzy butts!
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We must always consider other's well-being & consent when interacting. A cute exterior hides the true emotions inside, & we should always be respectful of that, fursuit or not!. For the curious, @Crazdude is the designer & artist behind Borky, one of our many #Canfursonas!.
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There's more to a con than just a fun weekend, it's the friends, found family, and the freedom to be ourselves. So thank you to everyone who has supported our return to an event, helped to provide us with a home for the weekend, and worked hard to make this happen.
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As the con gets ever closer, we would like to take a moment to highlight changes and requirements for attendees and staff in order to ensure everyone's health and safely as best we can. *full text is available in replies
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Official numbers for CanFURence 2019! .As of closing ceremonies. Fursuiters in our Parade: 186!.Detectives registered: 568!. Full charity amount for Courageous Companions: $8100.40!. Join us next year, July 31-August 2, for CanFURence 2020 with @nicnak044 and @one_horse_dodge.
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WE INTERRUPT THIS REGULARLY SCHEDULED BROADCAST FOR A SPECIAL LATE-NIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT. Come check out the new as we begin 2024 with a whole new look!. As always, the full text is below!
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We’re very excited to announce that our guest of honour, @AirGuiTaR_2112, has given birth to a mini stilt-dog on April 2, 2018! Emerson is her and her partner’s first child. We can't wait to see him at future CanFURences!
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Keep those fluffy ears perked up for this weekend and next week, we have a few big announcements coming up, such as:. Our dealers applications!. Our hotel room block opening!. And perhaps a few changes related to salad related items and accessories. .
@canFURence when does hotel open to book?.
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Happy #FursuitFriday - it's just 21 days until everyone will be back at the Alt for CanFURence 2017. Join us! #CanFUR2017
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We before we say a final farewell for the year:.Thank each and every member of our staff, Current AND Former, for helping to make CanFURence what it is today, and for leaving thier pawprints on CanFURence's history as we close out our 5th full scale convention!. #CanFUR5.
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The con may be over for the year and everyone headed home, but please indulge us as we continue to RT all of the wonderful posts and photos you all have been sharing with us as things settle for the next few days!. Don't forget to tag folks, fursuiters, and your photographers!.
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We are officially opening up registration for CanFURence 2021! We're also welcoming @Eevachu as our fantabulous Featured Artist for this event!. Hit the link for all that and a bag of chips (chips not included). Weve got deets on some of the changes below:
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ATTENTION. CANFURENCE PUBLIC RELEASE:.Notice of Disclosure of Personal Information . The full document will be included in the replies for ease of access and readability. PLEASE DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES TO info@canfurence.ca
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It's #fursuitfriday and here's our friend @AluBurstow showing us how to properly rest up before a weekend of fun and partying! Thanks, Alu!
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Where some folks are the life of the party, our staff are the life of our event!.We owe an incredible amount of praise and thanks for each staff member's enthusiasm and energy. Thank you to all for the hard work and dedication that makes CanFURence possible!.
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We have a very important notice involving a very important purple snep lady. Please join us as we say thank you to @QuyetPawz for her truly dedicated and influential work as a part of CanFURence from the beginning:
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Sometimes not being sure if you can help can make it hard to get started. But no matter what, a helping paw, claw, wing, or hand is always welcome! Come join us by clicking the form below!. And thanks to @Xenotropos for the radical art you see below!
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🔥 Out of the pan and into the fire! 🔥. PRE-REGISTRATION for #CanFUR2023 is now officially OPEN!. But you'll need to stay frosty as you blaze the trail and follow the link below!.🧊 🧊. Got some questions? Get some answers! Email us at info@canfurence.ca
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We would like to congratulate our 2019 Guest of Honor on the safe arrival of her baby boy!.Hopefully both you and little David will get plenty of time to rest up!.
🙌🏻Good news everyone!🙌🏻. Our boy, David Oliver Nichols arrived safely this afternoon! 8/25/18 at 7.9 lbs! . 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
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Attention passengers!. If you've been to #CanFUR5 and want to track COVID-19 results after the con, or wish to post your own, please use the hashtag #CanFURCOVIDtest. Regardless of how you are feeling, we do recommend taking a COVID-19 test post con to prevent potential spread.
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CanFURence always strives to be a safe con where all are welcome & accepted regardless of race, gender, or sexual identity. We do not tolerate harassment of any kind, from any source. If you, or someone you know, feels unsafe please contact us at info@canfurence.ca.
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Got a sticker with no place to stick it? How about on this prop right outside of registrations!.
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From our Board of Directors - "full steam ahead"
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We will have our feedback survey out in a few days; but we would like to take another moment to thank you:. For coming. For being safe. For supporting our charity. For volunteering your time and energy to help make the magic happen. And for welcoming CanFURence Back in Town!.
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It's Wolfenoot!!. For all those kind-hearted folks who have done so much for the doggos of the world, today, we celebrate!.Grab the roast beef, have some cake, enjoy the day, and may the Spirit of the Wolf come your way!.#wolfenoot.
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We've been seeing all those posts, so now we've just got to ask:. Who will we see this weekend at #CanFUR2019!?. Less than 3 full days left until the big investigation is fully under way, and we can't wait!!
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Looking to find your favorite fursuit makers, dynamic designers, and awesome artists? Take a peek below at our official list of dealers present in our den this year!
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Attention passengers!. You’ll be excited to know that the Ticket Master will be whistling to announce the opening of the digital doors of the online ticket booth on March 1st! This is your chance to get your tickets early in order to ride the CanFURence Steampunk Railway!
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Attention passengers!. We know a big part of traveling for many folks is what special treats and local favorites you can find at your destination. Take a look at our Dealers' layout for #CanFUR5 to help you plan and peruse the wonderful creatives joining us in our den!
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MetaLuna was a giving soul. She was on our staff, hosted several #canfur2016 panels, & on @FurnalEquinox staff. May she rest peacefully.
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Attention curious customers and savy shoppers! We've updated some information on our Dealers list for this coming event!. Please be sure to check out the new setup and list below!
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Tour de Fur - a sunny day, but cold enough that even with fur everyone was happy to get inside after!
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Are you fursuiting at @canFURence? Do you need an ultra rare collectible card (pin) to show your other fursuiting masters how you collect them all, come see @Simbayo near registration!
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As the weekend ends, time seems to resume, we would like to thank everyone for the incredible weekend. Our staff & volunteers worked hard to bring this mystery to life, while each and every person in attendance made it personal, unique & fun. We will see you all for #CanFUR2020.
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Dealers Den #HappensAtACon which is where you`ll find our 2017 Guest of Honour Anyare! #CanFUR2017
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NEXT UP ON CANFURENCE:. DEALERS APPLICATIONS!. We have officially opened dealers apps! With this new broadcast comes new rules and a likely Night Market! (Should there be enough interest). Double check your emails for all the details, or follow the link!.
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What city are we in? . it's on the tip of my tongue, starts with an O .
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Thank you @furnalequinox for welcoming our roadies & allowing us to go gold on the side-stage! We had a wonderful time!
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Question how many fursuiters fit in the tardis? 6 and a Doctor!
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We've got some gnarly news comin' up later this evening!. Anyone curious? Sorry pal, gotta wait til later, until then, talk to the hand(paw)
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Attending @BiggestLittleFC this weekend? Keep an eye out for our Social Media lead @awesomesprout ! Say hi! Here’s how to spot her:
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We are equipped with a headless lounge @CAPE_2015 come by our table and request access if you need it! #getyourcapeon
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Portions of this were shot at #canfur2017 -- breaking down the myths is so important to us and to our friends @furscience
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Sometimes supporting a charity involves pies . Visit the silent auction, and help @CourageousK9 . #CanFURence #CanFUR2018
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As a Canadian convention, we, in our most sorry, Tim Horton's, and maple syrup drizzled authority decree as follows:. You can be furry in Canada.
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Take a look at our Artisans' Alcove for #canfur2018 -- where all the arts, shinies, and more will be! @AirGuiTaR_2112 @sandybratzel @artworktee @ColorCarnage (see reply for more!)
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🔥We know everyone's burning anticipation for our Dealers applications has been blazing! And we have the news you have been waiting for, so don't freeze up now!🧊. That's right, our Dealer's apps are officially open!!.
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As the convention nears and we continues to prepare for #CanFUR2020, we would like to update everyone on how we're handling the concerns that come with the current state of the world. Stay safe and stay well everyone! .
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It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to a founder of the Fandom, @sysable Mark Merlino. One of the first to truly show the world what "Furry" means. We owe a great deal of gratitude to Mark, and offer our sincere condolences to his partners, family and friends.
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The Board of Directors has issued a statement regarding the early opening of our room block. The full text will be included in the thread below.
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No matter where you're from, and what doggos have entered your lives, know that your kindness to them is always appreciated. Have a howly Wolfenoot everybody!. #wolfenoot
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With only 7 days left until pre-reg ends and the conductor calls "ALL ABOARD!", we have a very warm welcome to look forward to courtesty of both Ottawa Tourism and @JimWatsonOttawa as we prepare to arrive at the end of July!
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Our official con mascot is the Squynx - they're a squirrel/lynx hybrid!
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Thank you staffer @ClumzyLion for talking to the local media down there and representing the fandom well!!!
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Forget burning hot, the con is approaching with blazing speed, and to help folks plan ahead, just follow the link below to find the most chill panels and the coolest events happening throughout the weekend.
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