CanFURence is a furry convention in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 2016 and held at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre. It reached 1,602 attendees in 2025 and raised $13,209 for Holly's Haven Wildlife Rescue. The convention is known for its "Fursuit Walkies," public fursuit parades through Ottawa's downtown streets and parks.
CanFURence's signature event is the "Fursuit Walkies." Taking advantage of its downtown location, the convention organizes public fursuit parades through Ottawa's city parks and historic streets, creating community engagement and photo opportunities against the capital's backdrops.
Guided by their squirrel-lynx mascot, Squynx, the convention's attendee base of over 1,600 furs is preparing for the "MarOwOned" theme slated for July 31 - August 2, 2026. (Note: With venue renovations occurring, always check their official site for the latest hotel updates.)
CanFURence 8 drew a record 1,602 attendees to Ottawa. The event raised $13,209.69 for Holly's Haven Wildlife Rescue and featured Guests of Honour IronRaptor and Anubis Tenebrous.
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Jul 31 - Aug 2 | MarOwOned | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2025 | Aug 1-3 | Furries of the Wastes | 1,602 | $13,209.69(Holly's Haven Wildlife Rescue) | IronRaptor, Anubis Tenebrous |
2024 | Aug 2-4 | As Seen on TV! | 1,137 | $9,748 | None Announced |
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