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Imperial Hobbies Anniversary Sale

Aug 4, 2026

Imperial Hobbies is celebrating its 40th anniversary! Join the sale from August 21st to 23rd, where every $100 spent earns a raffle entry to win $40.

Plus, every Friday until August 14th, roll a D20 and a D6 to determine your discount percentage off your purchase. If you roll a 26, you get 40% off!

Note: Club cards and 10% off cards do not apply.

Monthly Hobby Round Up

Jul 28, 2026

It’s the week before the monthly meet so let’s see what our members have been up to. We start with some lovely horses from Brian.

miniatures of horse

Heading into the far future, Rodrigo has prepared some space marines.

miniatures of grey space marine

Going backwards in time but still in the future, Kat has painted a Star of Clan battlemechs with a Point of Elementals.

miniatures of five mechs and a unit of five powered armour miniatures of a mech and a unit of five powered armour

Going even further back in time into the past, Rick has painted a late WW2 German grenadier in winter kit.

front and back of a miniature of a late WW2 German grenadier in winter kit

To be included in the next month’s round up, send a photo or two with a one liner to info@trumpetersociety.com .

See you next Friday.

Event Calendar 2027 Updated

Jul 24, 2026

Dates for all the events up through to August 2027 have been published over at the Event Calendar. Don’t forget there is a button on the right to download the dates to your preferred calendar app.

AGM 2026

Jul 4, 2026

Trumpeter’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on 19th July at 7pm and will be conducted online through Zoom. As a member-driven nonprofit, your voice and participation are vital to shaping the future of our society, our monthly events at Bonsor, and our annual Salute convention.

Important Information & Action Items

Review the Bylaws: Ahead of the meeting, you may refer to the Rules & Bylaws page to review the society’s current constitution and bylaws.

Submit Agenda Items: If you have any proposed changes to the bylaws, new ideas, or comments you would like discussed during the AGM, please email them to info@trumpetersociety.com prior to the meeting.

A Zoom link and official agenda will be shared with members closer to the date. We look forward to your virtual attendance and your continued support of the Trumpeter Society.

Monthly Hobby Round Up

Jun 24, 2026

As a community, we love seeing the work our members put into their hobbies. To celebrate your progress, creativity and erasing that pile of opportunity, we are launching a Monthly Hobby Round Up.

How to Participate: Email your photos and a brief description of your project (say 1-2 lines) to hobby@trumpetersociety.com .

Deadlines: The round up will be published the week prior to each monthly event so feel free to send in your submissions any time!

Happy hobbying!

Imperial Hobbies March Sale

Mar 2, 2026

A message from one of our retailer supporters:

Hello Everyone!

It’s that time of year again, our annual March Sale!

Drop by the store March 13, 14, 15

For amazing savings available. Expect minimum 25% off everything (except red tagged items) in the store as well as super discounts on special items!

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions please contact the staff at the store.

- Stephanie

Salute Games List Is Live

Feb 19, 2026

Quick update: the Salute games list is now live.

We’ve started posting confirmed games, and we’ll keep updating the list as hosts finish their submissions over the next month.

Thanks for your patience while we get everything entered and scheduled.

Event Calendar 2026 Updated

Feb 3, 2026

The remaining 2026 dates for our Friday Night Games at Bonsor have been published, head over to the updated Event Calendar. To help with clarity, there is a new table view to show the name of the event for the date. In addition, there’s a button to download all future dates to your calendar.

Trumpeter Salute 2026: Revolutions & Rebellions

Jan 13, 2026

The Trumpeter Tabletop Games Society is proud to officially announce the return of Western Canada’s premier gaming convention. Mark your calendars for April 10th – 12th, 2026, as we take over the Bonsor Community Centre for three days of tactical excellence!

2026 Theme: “Revolutions and Rebellions”

This year, we celebrate the turning points of history and fiction. From the American Revolution to the uprising of the Galactic Rebellion, our tables will be packed with themed games and historical scenarios.

Have a game you want to run? We are now looking for hosts to put on games! Whether it’s a massive 28mm historical battle or a niche indie RPG, we want to see your table in the Banquet Room.

Good to Know

  • The Bring & Buy: The legendary second-hand market returns. Clear out your “Pile of Opportunity” or find your next project.
  • Free Visitor Access: New to the hobby? Come by and check out the games for free as a visitor!

Event Details at a Glance:

  • When: April 10–12, 2026
  • Where: Bonsor Community Centre (Upper Floor), Burnaby, BC
  • Admission: $15–$30 (or $50 for a full weekend pass)
  • Season Pass Holders: Your admission is already covered!

Full details over at the Salute page!

Imperial Hobbies Boxing Week!

Dec 18, 2025

We are proud to share this holiday announcement from Imperial Hobbies. Be sure to check out their upcoming Boxing Week deals below:

Hello Everyone!

It’s that time of year again, our annual Boxing Week Sale! Drop by the store December 26th to the 31st to take advantage of the amazing savings available. Expect minimum 25% off everything (except red tagged items) in the store as well as super discounts on special items!

We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions please contact the staff at the store.

Also I just wanted to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the staff at Imperial Hobbies.

- Stephanie