Community
Optimist Club Comedy Dinner
ThursoA weekend in April · 2027 dates to be announcedThis dinner and comedy show raises funds for the Thurso Optimist Club. It is a well-established event on the local calendar.
Thurso Optimist Club
The club organizes a large share of Thurso's festivities: Easter bingo, a comedy dinner show, the Saint-Jean evening, Christmas stockings and turkey bingo. Its premises are at 341-B rue Victoria.
Its events
Holiday
Saint-Jean in Thurso
ThursoJune 23 or 24 · 2027 dates to be announcedThe Optimist Club holds its Saint-Jean evening on June 23. In 2026, the province-wide theme honoured Guy Lafleur, a Thurso native.
Community
Optimist Club Christmas stockings and turkey bingo
ThursoDecember 13, 2026The Optimist Club carries on two December traditions in Thurso: the Christmas stocking giveaway, followed by turkey bingo.
Events in Thurso
Festival
Thurso Winter Carnival
ThursoLate February, Thursday to Sunday, run by the Knights of Columbus · 2027 dates to be announcedThurso's winter carnival is organized by the local Knights of Columbus. The program is posted on the event's Facebook page a few weeks in…
Outdoors
Knights of Columbus Fishing Days
ThursoLate March on the ice, then early August on the river · 2027 dates to be announcedThurso's Knights of Columbus run two fishing days a year, one on the ice and one on the river in summer.
Music series
Friday singer nights at Café Bistro Léo
ThursoEvery Friday at 6 p.m.A singer-guitarist performs every Friday evening at Café Bistro Léo in Thurso. It is a pleasant way to end the week.
Groups & organizations
Community · Thurso
Cercle de fermières de Thurso
Members of Thurso's Cercle de fermières meet at the community centre, 125 rue Bourget, for crafts, weaving and mutual support.
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Sports & recreation · Thurso
Club de curling de Thurso
Thurso's curling club is located at 167 rue Galipeau, next to the arena.
Source: Thurso (town) · Checked 2026-10
Sports & recreation · Thurso
Club de karaté de Thurso
Karate classes are held in the École Maria-Goretti gym on rue Victoria.
Source: Thurso (town) · Checked 2026-10
Seniors · Thurso
L'Amicale de Thurso
This social club for people aged 50 and over in Thurso offers a monthly supper, dancing and weekly card games at the community centre. The annual membership fee is about $15.
September to April; cards Thursday afternoons at 125 rue Bourget
Sources: Thurso (town), 211 Québec · Checked 2026-10
Sports & recreation · Thurso
Club de marche Entre Amis
This walking club departs from the Thurso community centre on rue Bourget.
Source: Thurso (town) · Checked 2026-10
Sports & recreation · Thurso
Club de patinage artistique de Thurso
Thurso's figure skating club teaches at the Guy-Lafleur arena on rue Galipeau.
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Source: Thurso (town) · Checked 2026-10