West Coast Book Tour 2026!!!
Chris Paul Rainbows is heading west! From November 5 to 15, Chris is taking Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants on a West Coast book tour, with stops in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and surrounding communities.
The tour will feature joyful readings, book signings, storytimes, and community celebrations, bringing laughter, belonging, and rainbow-hearted fun to families across Western Canada.
Come say hello, grab a signed book, and celebrate the freedom to be exactly who you are. Follow along for tour updates, event details, and opportunities to meet Chris along the way!
Nov 5
Indigospirit Market Mall
Calgary, Alberta
3 PM
Nov 6
Airdrie Public Library
Airdrie, Alberta
4–5 PM & 6–7 PM
Nov 7
Indigo Shawnessy
Calgary, Alberta
11 AM–12 PM
Nov 7
Didsbury Library
Didsbury, Alberta
2–3 PM
Nov 8
Cherry Tree Lane Toys
Calgary, Alberta
11 AM–12 PM
Nov 8
Indigo Signal Hill Centre
Calgary, Alberta
1–4 PM
Nov 9
Chapters Chinook
Calgary, Alberta
1–4 PM
Nov 10
Indigo North Town Centre
Edmonton, Alberta
3–7 PM
Nov 11
Safe Haven Inclusive Markets
Edmonton, Alberta
12:30–3 PM
Location TBC
Nov 11
Southminster-Steinhauer United Church
Edmonton, Alberta
4–5 PM
Nov 12
Daisy Chain Book Co.
Edmonton, Alberta
12–1 PM
Nov 13
Indigo Langley
Langley, BC
10 AM–1 PM
Nov 13
Coles
Langley, BC
2–5 PM
Nov 14
Cross & Crows Books
Vancouver, BC
11 AM
Nov 14
Indigo Grandview Corners
Surrey, BC
2–4 PM
Nov 15
Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver, BC
1–3 PM RSVP required
3–4 PM public book signing
everyone welcome
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Ontario Book Tour 2026!!!
The Piggy Mobile is hitting the road across Ontario as Chris Paul Rainbows celebrates the launch of Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants with joyful readings, signings, storytimes, Pride events, library visits, and community celebrations.
From Windsor to Ottawa, Hamilton to Huntsville, Chris is bringing laughter, belonging, and rainbow-hearted fun to families in every corner of the province.
Come say hello, grab a signed book, snap a photo, and celebrate the freedom to be exactly who you are. More dates may be added, so check back often.
May 30
Pride Haldimand Norfolk
Jarvis, Ontario
12-4 PM
June 1
The Revival Art Store
Hamilton, Ontario
3-5 PM
June 6
The Book Keeper
Sarnia, Ontario
1:00 PM
June 7
JH Gordon Books
Hamilton, Ontario
11:00 AM
June 7
Village Pride
Hamilton, Ontario
10-4 PM
June 13
Wortley Pride
London, Ontario
11-5 PM
June 14
Ellenoire
Hamilton, Ontario
2:00 PM
June 17
Commonplace Books
Ingersoll, Ontario
4:30 to 5:30 PM
June 20
Huron County Library
Goderich, Ontario
11:00 AM
June 21
Indigo Heritage Greene
Hamilton, Ontario
12-4 PM
June 26
Chapters Woodbridge
Woodbridge, Ontario
6-9 PM
June 27
Indigo Sherway Gardens
Toronto, Ontario
12-4 PM
June 28
Indigo Toronto Eaton Center
Toronto, Ontario
2-5 PM
July 4
Strathroy Pride in the Park
Strathroy, Ontario
12-4 PM
July 5
Indigo Cambridge
Cambridge, Ontario
12-4 PM (1:00 PM Reading)
July 11
Indigo Square One
Mississauga, Ontario
12-5 PM (1:00 PM Storytime)
July 12
Indigo Newmarket
Newmarket, Ontario
11-3 PM (1:00 PM Storytime)
July 18
The Mule
London, Ontario
10-11 AM
July 19
Milton Public Library
Milton, Ontario
10 AM
July 19
Milton Pride in the Park
Milton, Ontario
1:30-6 PM
July 24
Understory Cafe
Toronto, Ontario
6:30 - 8PM
July 25
Indigo Fairview
Toronto, Ontario
12-6 PM (3:00 PM Reading)
July 26
Chapters Fairview
St. Catharines, Ontario
CANCELLED
August 1
Indigo Georgian Mall
Barrie, Ontario
12 PM - 4 PM
August 2
Indigo Barrie
Barrie, Ontario
11 AM - 3 PM
August 4
Cedar Canoe Books
Huntsville, Ontario
11 AM
August 5
Severn Township Public Library
Coldwater, Ontario
2 PM - 3 PM
August 6
Bracebridge Library
Bracebridge, Ontario
2 PM - 3 PM
August 8
Indigo Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
1:00 PM
August 10
The Bendig Company
Kingsville, Ontario
10 AM
August 9
Windsor Pride
Windsor, Ontario
11 AM - 6 PM
August 11
Indigo St. Clair Shores
Tecumseh
12 PM - 4 PM
Reading + Craft Event
August 14
Coles
Brantford
1 PM - 4 PM
August 15
Indigo Burlington Center
Burlington, Ontario
11-4 PM
August 16
Indigo Conestoga
Waterloo, Ontario
1 PM - 4 PM
August 22
The Spaniel's Tale
Ottawa, Ontario
10:00 AM
August 23
Chapters Kanata
Ottawa, Ontario
11 AM - 2 PM
August 29
Indigo South Keys
Ottawa, Ontario
10 AM - 12 PM
August 29
Chapters Gloucester
Ottawa, Ontario
1 PM - 4 PM
Sept 11
Indigo Square One
Mississauga, Ontario
12 PM - 6 PM
Sept 15
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
5 PM - 8 PM - Ticketed Event
Sept 18
Brighton Public Library
Brighton, Ontario
4:30 PM
Sept 19
Indigo Kingston
Kingston, Ontario
11 AM - 3 PM
Sept 20
Indigo Oshawa
Oshawa, Ontario
12 PM - 4 PM
1 PM Reading
Sept 26
Indigo Hillcrest
Richmond Hill, Ontario
12 PM - 3 PM
1 PM Reading
Sept 27
Word on the Street
Toronto, Ontario
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Oct 3
Indigo Square One
Mississauga, Ontario
1 PM - 6 PM