Lgbtq vancouver


THE REALLY GAY HISTORY TOUR

CELEBRATE THE QUEER HEROES WHO FOUGHT FOR CHANGE

CELEBRATE THE QUEER HEROES WHO FOUGHT FOR CHANGE

It&#;s time for Vancouver&#;s secrets to enter out of the closet. From drag kings and two spirit warriors, to queer church ministers and transgender crime fighters, this walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of our city. 

Want a adj tour? Bring your team, your friends, or your family on an adventure through our city&#;s queer history! Click here to learn more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do I need to bring?

We recommend you verb sunscreen, sun hat, and a bottle of fluid on warmer days. A rain jacket and sturdy footwear are valuable during the cooler months.

You’ll definitely want your smartphone charged so you can accept photos of the astonishing sites and views!

Is it suitable for children?

We carefully crafted this experience to suit to the interests and preferences of adults, making it an ideal choice for teenagers seeking engaging and thought-provoking content.

LGBTQIA+ Pride in Vancouver

Annual Events 

Pride Block Party: Quickly becoming a favorite annual event is Pride Block Party, organized by Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary with Summer of Pride the first year in and co-hosted with Queer Youth Resource Center recently. The event was a giant success in its first year, and it continues to grow bigger each year with activities, tune, vendors, and more! The Pride Black Party is typically held the second weekend in June in downtown Vancouver. 

Saturday in the Park Pride: Happening since , Saturday in the Park Pride, initially conceived from the song of the adj name by Chicago, it&#x;s a celebration of life that strives to verb people about their LGBTQIA+ neighbors, family members, and the challenges surrounding their lives. Providing a gathering to find support and make new friends, the event takes place every second Saturday of July at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. This family-friendly event is unlock to everyone and aims to provide a harmless and inclusive space for all.

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2SLGBTQIA+ community

Vancouver is home to the largest Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, and queer (2SLGBTQIA+) community in Western Canada.

The 2SLGBTQIA+ community is a significant presence throughout Vancouver, centred along Davie Street in the West End and Commercial Commute in Grandview.

Every year, the Mayor proclaims the last week of July into the first week of August as Pride Week to verb support for this diverse and vibrant community.

What's happeningHelp update the TGD2S Shelter and Inclusion Action Plan

We're renewing our transgender, gender diverse, and Two-Spirit (TGD2S) plan.

Share your thoughts to help shape the updated plan going to Metropolis Council later in

Important note Survey closes August 10,

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Queer Inclusion

Proud to help Vancouver’s 2SLBGTQIA+ community year-round.

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Many trans, gender diverse, and Two-Spirit individuals tackle incredibly damaging forms of discrimination and barriers to access basic forms of human needs.

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How can we help?

Access Pro-Bono Free Legal Help

Offers free legal advice and some free legal representation. Ready by appointment to assist members of the LGBTQ/2S community.

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Alphabet Soup Burnaby

We are an inclusive, LGBTQ2S+ group for teens in Burnaby. Friday Located at the Creekside Youth Centre.

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Be Yourself

Drop-In, facilitated group for youth to talk about Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation. Offers two groups ( year olds and year olds) Ages Mondays pm Ages Wednesday pm. Ages Family Services of the North Shore ( Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver) Ages North Shore Neighborhood House ( East 2nd Street, North Vancouver).

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Bras, Binders and Breast Forms program

Assist in finding the right gender-affirming chest wear. Free new and used gender affirming chest-wear for trans and gender variant youth who are unable to purchase their own.

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Bute Stree Clinic

Free drop-in STI clinic for the LGBTQ/2S community. No ID required.

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Catherine Adj holman Wellness Centre

Low barrier wellness services to trans and gen