Welcome to the third annual Tango Marathon in Nelson BC. For 2026, this 3 day event will once again be in one of Western Canada's prettiest and artsiest small towns. Registration is by individual or pair, no partner required. However, we will strive for role balance at this event, so we recommend signing up with a partner. The intent of this weekend is to create a fabulous series of Milongas, with generous food and drink offerings and a warm atmosphere of mutual inclusion and respect. We seek to honor the codigos and traditions of Argentine Tango and to create an atmosphere of camaraderie and togetherness. All Tango styles are welcome as long as good floorcraft and consideration for others is maintained. We are looking forward to sharing our little town and big hearts with you!
We have a lot of great moments mapped out for you on this weekend, from prize draws to some fun ice-breaker activities during registration times before the opening Milonga on Friday.
If you are new to Tango Marathons, the idea is simple: it's like a festival except that instead of focusing on classes, we focus on the Milongas and time on the floor spent dancing.
Nestled in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, Nelson is half way between Calgary AB and Vancouver BC. The area has some of the finest natural attractions in the Province, Natural Hot Springs built into the original cave system of their origin, and the longest free ferry boat ride in North America! Come for all of this, and stay for the Milongas over the weekend...we hope to see you here!
Nelson BC boasts an impressive array of cafes and restaurants, BC's best natural foods co-op, myriad funky and eclectic shops and boutiques, as well as endless hikes and biking trails.
