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Spaces built for the comfort and accessibility of Victoria's vibrant queer community.

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Active queer communities

Group photo of the Queer & Ladies Skate club with their boards.

Queer & Ladies Skate

Bailing, smiling, and flying together since 2017, the Shred Collective Skate Crew is all about inclusivity & accessibility, welcoming skaters of all ages & skills.

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Vic Queer Run Club

A safe space to let out some energy. Always running a no-drop route (no one falls behind), so all experience levels are welcome!

Members of the Vic Queer Skate watch on as other members skate.

Vic Queer Skate

A community for non-traditional skaters and allies! Learn how to skate, keep it chill, and enjoy meetups with a great crew for indoor & outdoor seshes.

Stretching in the park as part of the Queer Yoga drop-in sessions.

Queer Yoga

Free / by donation drop-in yoga & stillness classes designed for the queer community! All skill levels welcome and all equipment provided!

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Prime Timers Victoria

Designed to meet the social and recreational needs of adult gay, bisexual, and trans men, Prime Timers offers regular rides and social outings!

A football in the center of a ring of football cleats.

Queer Soccer

Weekly pickup soccer games for queer, bi, trans, and nonbinary folks, plus the occasional extra fun event like a Pride BBQ! All levels welcome, totally free.

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GOATS Climbing

Creating space for climbing activities in a non-judgmental space. All skill levels are welcome, with regular climb nights, lessons, and even the odd drag show!

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Victoria Pride Ride

Group rides that often end with a cheeky ice cream or tasty treat! All bikes & abilities are welcome - just roll (hehe) up and have fun.

People climbing at Boulderhouse during women & nonbinary climb night.

Women & Nonbinary Climb

Drop-in climb nights for women and nonbinary folk at Boulderhouse! Entry by donation, all skill levels are welcome with coaches on hand for learners!

People curl at the Victoria curling club.

TRNS Curling Club

Weekly lunchtime runs to boost your productivity and clear your head! 30-minute runs with all levels welcome, no experience required.

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Outdoor queer communities

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Special Bird Service

A connection service that's bigger than birding - building connections with Global Majority & 2SLGBTQ+ through outdoor birding excursions.

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Queer Outdoors

A Facebook group connecting the queer community & allies together to plan outdoor adventures, meetups, hiking... anything outdoors!

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Big Kids Play

Feeling nostalgic for your inner child? Big Kids Play is a community of queer adults coming together to play in the forest & tap into the inner child again.  

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Queers Get Wet

This is a Facebook page for members of the queer community to plan pride swims and regular social nights that include wing nights & discussions.

The woods near Victoria, BC.

Out in the Woods VI

Vancouver Island's coolest queer hiking group. Regular meetups, beautiful locations, and a great crew. Get out hiking all over the Island!

A Stellar's Jay, the cover bird for the Vancouver Island Queer Bird Club.

Queer Bird Club

A bird club for the nature-loving queer community and their allies! Monthly meetups with all levels of birder welcome. Bring your binoculars!

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Cozy queer communities

Collage of crafts made at Queer Crafternoons.

Queer Crafternoons

Craft & connect with the Monoceros Education Society - free drop-in art space for the queer community & allies. They make the cutest art!

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Queer & Ally Chess Club

Beginner friendly, non-competitive, free - there's even snacks! Everything you need out of a chess club. Other board games are available, too!

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Trans Older Adult Lunch

A monthly lunch & social club geared towards trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse older adults (55+). Plus workshops & activities.

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Rainbow Social

Regular programming and a monthly social (with a drink and a treat for FREE!) for LGBTQIA2S+ folks over the age of 50.

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2SLGBTQ+ Meet Up

Every Sunday, the queer community & allies are invited to The Rebel Garage for a cozy meetup with coffee, board games, art, and good chats!

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