2026 Imagination Writers’ Festival

What’s the Imagination Writers’ Festival?

• A dynamic and convivial celebration. Pop-up activities, wine and tea tastings, workshops, concerts, discussions, and more.
• A cultural meeting space. Meet authors, translators, and artists face to face; chat about books, drinks, food, arts, and more with other Festival attendees; discover new books, new universes, new friends.
• An unforgettable experience. 30+ authors and artists, 40+ activities at the Morrin Centre and in nearby schools and partner organizations.

The Imagination Writers’ Festival aims to promote Canadian literature in its many forms, showcase the diverse literary landscape of our country, and be a marker of the vitality of our culture. To that effect, this year, we are embracing the theme of connections! The Festival team is delighted to present a series of events and activities held in partnership with cultural and literary organizations, or inspired by (and put together with advice from) other literary festivals.

Among these activities are:

• Languages Intertwined discussion, in collaboration with the Kwahiatonhk! Festival
• Silent Writing activity, inspired by the GritLit Festival
• Pop-Up-Cartoonist activity, in collaboration with QuébecBD
• Literary Translation panel, in collaboration with the Maison de la littérature
• Pop-Up-Poet activity, inspired by and with advice from the Whistler Writers Festival (and poet Bronwyn Preece) and the Vancouver Writers’ Fest (and poet Elliott Slinn)