Absolutely Badminton is an inclusive badminton league for Vancouver’s LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2000 by a group of friends, it provides weekly play nights for players of all skill levels.

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Cutting Edges Hockey is Vancouver’s LGBTQ+ hockey association. It provides a safe, friendly, and fun environment for LGBTQ+ hockey players (and allies) of all levels, embracing beginners and veterans alike .

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Double Rainbow Dodgeball is a 19+ non-profit, inclusive dodgeball league in Vancouver . It emphasizes fun, positivity, safety, and fitness in a drug- and alcohol-free environment. The league is open to all genders and is explicitly queer- and trans-positive .

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English Bay Swim Club is Vancouver’s LGBTQIA2S+ masters swim team . All-inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQIA2S+ and LGBTQIA2S+ friendly swimmers since 1982 , it promotes fitness and community through competitive and recreational masters swimming.

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Out & About Vancouver is an outdoor recreation club for gay men and their friends in the Greater Vancouver area . With around 200 members, it organizes hikes, walks, cycling trips, kayaking, skiing, camping and other activities, fostering community in nature. Founded over 30 years ago, it hosts events year-round .

Out & About Vancouver

All-gender, recreational 2SLGBTQIA+ soccer in Vancouver, April–September.

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Recreational LGBTQ inclusive adult curling league in Vancouver.

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Vancouver’s first queer basketball league.

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Queer Van MTB is a mountain biking group for Vancouver’s 2SLGBTQ+ community. The group provides a space for queer and trans mountain bikers of all skill levels to meet, ride and have fun together .

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Queer Van Tennis is an inclusive tennis group in Vancouver for queer women, trans, and non-binary players of all skill levels . The group meets in Vancouver for casual play and encourages players to message or join via social channels.

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Sisters in Sync is Vancouver’s queer women’s (trans-inclusive) dragon boat team. A recreational team of paddlers in their 20s–60s, it focuses on technique, fitness, and community both on and off the water, and participates in regattas and social events .

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Terminal City Rollergirls (Terminal City Roller Derby) is Vancouver’s flat-track women’s roller derby league. It follows the inclusive WFTDA gender policy and welcomes cis women, trans women, intersex women, and other gender-expansive individuals to skate on its teams .

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Empowering fast‑pitch softball league for lesbians, bisexual women, non‑binary / trans folks and women allies since 1990.

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Vancouver Frontrunners is a running and walking club for the LGBTQ2S+ community and allies . Founded in 1984, it provides a safe, friendly environment for people to enjoy running or walking together. The club organizes weekly outings and events like the annual Vancouver Pride Run & Walk .

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The Vancouver Gay Golf Club is a recreational group for LGBTQ+ golfers. Volunteers arrange casual rounds (9 or 18 holes) around the Lower Mainland to provide a welcoming golf community for queer golfers .

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Non‑profit volunteer run queer volleyball league in Lower Mainland.

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Vancouver Rainbow Pickleball is an LGBTQ+-friendly pickleball club. It is committed to creating a safe space for the community to play pickleball and grow the sport, with weekly sessions open to newcomers and all skill levels .

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Canada’s first openly gay and inclusive rugby union team, part of IGR and Meraloma Rugby Club; inclusive to all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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Van Queer Climbers is a Vancouver climbing organization dedicated to including 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the sport . They run mentorship programs and social meetups open to all abilities and body types, building community on and off the wall .

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The West Coast Floor Hockey League is a women’s floor hockey league in Vancouver . It plays on Saturdays from mid-September to mid-April, and welcomes players of all experience levels with both competitive and recreational divisions .

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West End Slo-Pitch Association (WESA) is a long-standing gay men’s softball league in Vancouver . Operating since 1978 (with 47 seasons), WESA fields teams for spring–summer play and raises funds for LGBTQ+ causes (e.g. over $14,000 donated in 2024) .

West End Slo-Pitch Association (WESA)

Wet & Wild is Vancouver’s gay-friendly mixed bowling league . It is one of two 2SLGBTQ+ bowling leagues in the city, organized as a weekly mens and couples social league. (The other league in Vancouver is the English Bay Bowling League.)

Wet & Wild Bowling League

The WhiskeyJacks Water Polo Club is a 2SLGBTQ+ centered recreational water polo team for adults (18+) in Vancouver. The club is open to all skill levels – from beginners to national competitors – and welcomes both LGBTQ+ players and allies .

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Vancouver

Vancouver's LGBTQ+ community is primarily located in the West End neighborhood, particularly along Davie Street. The city is known for its progressive values and stunning natural beauty. Vancouver Pride is a major summer celebration, and the West End features popular gay bars like PumpJack Pub, The Junction, and Celebrities Nightclub. The city's inclusive atmosphere and outdoor lifestyle make it a popular destination for queer individuals seeking both urban amenities and natural recreation.

Kick off the softball season with the WESA Opening Day Party, celebrating community and the start of the league.

West End

WESA Opening Day Party

The West End Slo-pitch Association is hosting its 2026 regular season opening day on April 12, 2026, starting at 09:00 and ending at 10:15. The event marks the beginning of the softball season for the league, welcoming players and fans to celebrate the start of games. Additional details about the event location or activities are not provided.

WESA Field

WESA 2026 Regular Season Opening Day

The West End Slo-pitch Association is hosting its Opening Day Party on April 15, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00. The event marks the start of the softball season and is an opportunity for players and supporters to gather and celebrate. Further details about the venue and activities are not specified.

The WESA Jersey Pick-Up Party is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Junction Public House located at 1138 Davie Street. Attendees can come with their teams to check out their new team jerseys, which symbolize community connection and shared history. The event welcomes everyone, encourages bringing friends, and emphasizes the importance of sponsors in the league. For more information, interested individuals can email the organizers at Commission (at) WESA.net.

WESA Jersey Pick-Up Party

The West End Slo-pitch Association's 2026 season includes various events and activities. The season's schedule features games and tournaments, with specific dates such as April 19, 2026, from 09:00 to 16:45. The association also hosts social events, meetings, and community gatherings throughout the year. For detailed event information, schedules, and updates, visit their official website or contact the organization directly.

Strathcona Park

West End Slo-pitch Association 2026

This event is a regular season softball game organized by the West End Slo-pitch Association. It features teams Fountainhead Pub T3 and Kris Mangion Century 21 T3. The game is scheduled to take place on April 19, 2026, from 09:00 to 10:15. The location details are not explicitly provided in the content.

Fountainhead Pub

WESA Regular Season Game - Fountainhead Pub T3 vs Kris Mangion Century 21 T3

This event features a regular season softball game between Vogue Painting T1 and Numbers Cabaret T1, scheduled for April 19, 2026, from 14:15 to 15:30. The game is part of the West End Slo-pitch Association's schedule and is hosted at a venue associated with the league, with the location address at 1231 Pacific Blvd, Suite 588, Vancouver, BC.

CTR Celebrities Diamond

WESA Regular Season Game - Vogue Painting T1 vs Numbers Cabaret T1

This event is a regular season softball game organized by the West End Slo-pitch Association. The game features teams Winright Connors T2 and Celebrities Nightclub T2. It is scheduled to take place on April 19, 2026, from 15:30 to 16:45. The event details, including location and additional information, can be found on the WESA website.

WESA Regular Season Game - Winright Connors T2 vs Celebrities Nightclub T2

This event is a regular season slo-pitch game organized by the West End Slo-pitch Association. The game features teams Morris Law T2 and Travel Group T2. It is scheduled to take place on April 19, 2026, from 15:30 to 16:45. The location details are not explicitly provided in the content, but the event is associated with the WESA league.

WESA Regular Season Game - Morris Law T2 vs Travel Group T2

This is a scheduled regular season slo-pitch game organized by the West End Slo-pitch Association. The game features teams Pumpjack Pub T1 and Cottonmouth T1. The match is set to take place on April 19, 2026, starting at 16:45 and ending at 18:00. The event details include the location at 1231 Pacific Blvd, Suite 588, Vancouver, BC. For more information, attendees can visit the event page or contact the organizers via email.

WESA Regular Season Game - Pumpjack Pub T1 vs Cottonmouth T1

The West End Slo-pitch Association hosts its Opening Day Party on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at PumpJack Pub located at 1167 Davie Street. The event runs from 17:00 to 20:00 and offers line privileges for WESA members with 2026 jerseys, subject to capacity. The day also features opening games at Strathcona Park starting at 09:00, with opening ceremonies at the @CTR Celebrities Diamond at 11:30, culminating in the Opening Day Party at Pumpjack Pub at 17:00.

West End Slo-Pitch Association (WESA)

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April 2026

WESA Opening Day Party

WESA Jersey Pick-Up Party

West End Slo-pitch Association 2026

WESA Regular Season Game - Fountainhead Pub T3 vs Kris Mangion Century 21 T3

WESA Regular Season Game - Vogue Painting T1 vs Numbers Cabaret T1

WESA Regular Season Game - Winright Connors T2 vs Celebrities Nightclub T2

WESA Regular Season Game - Morris Law T2 vs Travel Group T2

WESA Regular Season Game - Pumpjack Pub T1 vs Cottonmouth T1

WESA Opening Day Party

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WESA Opening Day Party

WESA 2026 Regular Season Opening Day

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