Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation National Conference COME TOGETHER 2026

Join CANAAF at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto from Friday, July 17th to Sunday, July 19th, 2026 for our Annual Family Support and Awareness Conference!

Enjoy downtown Toronto with friends and loved ones and visit Dundas Square, the Eaton Centre and the Village all within easy reach! Staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto you will have access to a 24 hour fitness centre and onsite dining at The Bistro. The weekend is PACKED with amazing adventures and activities!

Friday Night Toronto Tall Ship Sunset Cruise - All ages are welcome to enjoy a Sunset Cruise on Lake Ontario aboard a traditional 165 foot three masted Schooner.

(Additional charges apply. Discounted tickets available at time of registration only).

Other activities to look forward to:

Medical Panel and Lineup of Guest Speakers - learn about current medical options and what's new in the alopecia world

Vendor Marketplace - Explore and shop for high-quality products and services related to alopecia

CANAAF Support Sessions for Teens, Parents, and Adults - get to know one another and share how alopecia is affecting you and your loved ones

Fully Supervised Kids Camp for Children 3-11 Years - enhanced activities for 2026

Teens Toronto Experience (12-17 years) - organized itinerary includes offsite excursions

Saturday Night Dessert & Dance Party - Enjoy Dessert, DJ, Cash Bar and a Photo Booth!

Sunday Morning Group Breakfast - A delicious breakfast shared with your CANAAF family. (Included in registration fee)

and much, much more!

CANAAF guests will receive a discounted rate on their rooms starting at $299 per night for Single & Double occupancy.

Please note additional costs for triple and quad occupancy may apply.

Limited Number of Rooms available.

Want to enjoy a few extra days in Toronto before or after the Conference? The Group Rate is available starting Wednesday July 17th through Monday, July 20th, 2026

To book your hotel stay at the CANAAF discounted rate, you must register for the conference first. The Hotel Booking Information will be emailed to you in your registration confirmation email.

For further information on the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto please visit their website

View Itinerary, Hotel Room Booking Information & FAQS here

Last Updated: March 2026

Toronto Tall Ship Sunset Cruise Tickets and 2 Day TTC Transit Passes are available for purchase at time of registration only. They will appear as additional items in the ticket options.

Toronto Tall Ship Sunset Cruise - Additional Charges Apply. Discounted tickets available at time of registration ONLY. Everyone must have a valid ticket to board.

2 Day TTC Transit Passes - Available for transportation to the boat cruise and sight-seeing. Additional Charges Apply. May be ordered at time of Registration Only.

Conference Fee is for all events for the full 3 days. Eventbrite ticket price is for the Conference ONLY (does not include hotel room booking charges).

No reduced pricing for single day ticket sales will be offered.

All attendees require a Conference Pass

Conference refunds not available.

Children Supervised Programming

Supervised programming for children is only available for children 3 and over (.i.e. the child must be 3 years old by July 17th, 2026 to join the Kids Club.).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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