Events and Reunions

Looking for a fun way to relax, catch up with old friends, or meet new Gaiters?  

Make plans to join us at one of our upcoming alumni events! A wide variety of activities – sure to please the tastes of all alumni, are organized each year by your Alumni Association.  

Come on out and help us paint your city (and the world) Purple!

Want to get involved? Email alumni@ubishops.ca your city and how you would like to volunteer!

Alumni Association Events 

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B.U. Alumni Vancouver Sevens Meet Up

March 6-8, 2026
Begins at 5:00 p.m.
Roger Hardy Compound and BC Place

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Whistler Ski and Ride Day

March 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Black’s Pub, 7-4340 Sundial Pl, Whistler, BC V8E 1G5

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Lake Louise Ski and Ride Day

March 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Kuma Yama Lounge, 1 Whitehorn Rd, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0

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B.U. Alumni Ottawa Six Nations Rugby Meet Up

March 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Prescott, 379 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S4N1

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Montréal Victoire Game Day with B.U. Alumni

March 15, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Place Bell, 1950 Rue Claude-Gagné, Laval, QC H7N 0E4

Sold Out

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B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Oakville

May 4, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD

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B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Kingston

May 5, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD

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B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – West Island Montreal

May 6, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD

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B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Quebec City

May 7, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD

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B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Saint John

May 19, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD

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B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Charlottetown

May 20, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD

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B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – Halifax

May 21, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD

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Golden Mitre Reunion

June 12-13, 2026
Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Bishop’s University, 2600 College St, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z7

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B.U. to You: Evenings with Alumni – London

June 24, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location TBD

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Gaiters of the 20th Century Reunion

September 25-27, 2026
Begins at 7:00 p.m.
Bishop’s University, 2600 College St, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z7

Annual Homecoming Celebration 

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Young woman getting pancakes served by the Gaiter mascot
group of friends posing in the Gait

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our on-campus Homecoming celebrations! See you next year!

Class Reunions 

The Bishop’s University Advancement Office typically hosts class reunions throughout Homecoming weekend for Bishop’s graduates. These reunions provide alumni with the opportunity to gather and celebrate while partaking in events and activities planned on and around campus. 

If you have any questions regarding reunion weekends, please contact Sterling Mawhinney ‘88, Alumni Relations Coordinator at 819-822-9660 or smawhinn@ubishops.ca

Donald Lecture Series 

Made possible by the generous support of Bishop’s alumnus John Donald ’60, DCL ’12, the Donald Lecture Series brings speakers of national and international renown to the Bishop’s campus to provide insight, provoke thought, and stimulate debate on the most compelling issues and events in the world today. All lectures are free of charge and open to the public. 

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