# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us in celebration of the best Canadian short fiction published over the last year.About this EventJoin us for a wonderful evening to launch the  compilation, published by Biblioasis. Selected and introduced by Zsuzsi Gartner, this compilation provides a distinctive sample of the best Canadian short fiction published over the last year.The 15 chosen stories draw together an expressive range of characters and narratives, from contributors both familiar and new, and appeal to both longstanding readers and those looking for an entry point into Canadian literature.The event will be hosted by Zsuzsi Gartner. Confirmed readers include Shashi Bhat, Alex Leslie, Erin MacNair, Bill Gaston, and Sophie Crocker. This event is free, but please RSVP for your spot as space is limited. Books will be available for sale and signing!More about Upstart & Crow:Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on literature in translation, climate solutions, poetry, civic dialogue, community and skills building, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.Accessibility:The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.Questions: hello[at].
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/best-canadian-stories-2026-launch/100001902575978969
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Vancouver
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Upstart & Crow
- **lat**: 49.2704784
- **long**: -123.1343519
- **full address**: Upstart & Crow, 1387 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch being held?
  - **A:** Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch takes place on Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Upstart & Crow, 1387 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch?
  - **A:** Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch is organized by Upstart & Crow.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Best Canadian Stories 2026: Launch sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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