2. Francheska Dynamites, Lethbridge

After emigrating from the Philippines to support their family, Francheska Dynamites found love - and drag stardom - in Lethbridge, Alberta.

3. Rose Butch, Vancouver

Vancouver’s premier non-binary “drag thing,” Rose Butch offers a style and sensibility that channels theatrical dandyism in their pursuit of gender euphoria.

4. Chiquita Mare, Moncton

A sexually empowered, outrageous version of a happily divorced Acadian aunt, Chiquita Mare uses drag to shed light on issues that exist in the Acadian diaspora.

5. Charli Deville, Montreal

No one is pushing drag kings into the mainstream quite like Charli Deville, who uses impersonations of Justin Bieber and Freddie Mercury to spotlight a new kind of masculinity.

6. Sapphoria, Edmonton

Edmonton’s self-professed “miniature monster,” Sapphoria is a middle finger to cisnormative society wrapped in a hairy, glittery little box with a big ol’ bow on it.

7. Fay & Fluffy, Toronto

Toronto drag duo Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé have become a beacon of light for young hearts and minds with their essential drag storytimes.

8. Shay Dior, Vancouver

Mother of the House of Rice, an iconic all-Asian drag family, Shay Dior is an androgynous drag performer who strongly advocates for queer Asian visibility.

9. Vivian Vanderpuss, Victoria

Victoria's quirky cat mother and solution to the rat problem, avant-garde drag artist Vivian Vanderpuss serves elaborate looks that are truly out of this world.

10. Mikiki, Toronto

Raised by wild lesbian wolves in Newfoundland, activist and drag artist Mikiki has a secret weapon for effecting change: The Golden Girls.