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.

Absolutely Badminton

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 .

Cutting Edges Hockey

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 .

Double Rainbow Dodgeball

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.

English Bay Swim Club

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.

Out For Kicks

Recreational LGBTQ inclusive adult curling league in Vancouver.

Pacific Rim Curling League

Vancouver’s first queer basketball league.

Queer Van Hoops

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 .

Queer Van MTB

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.

Queer Van Tennis

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 .

Sisters in Sync

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 .

Terminal City Rollergirls (Roller Derby)

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 .

Van Queer Climbers

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 .

West Coast Floor Hockey League

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 .

Whiskeyjacks Water Polo Club

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.

The West End Slo-pitch Association (WESA) kicked off its 48th season with Week 1 and Opening Day on April 22, 2026. The event celebrated the start of the season with participants showcasing their team colors, supporting sponsors, and engaging in friendly competition. Current tier standings and player shoutouts were highlighted. The event emphasized community, pride, and team spirit, with updates and news shared via WESA's online platforms.

West End

WESA 2026 Season Week 1

The West End Slo-pitch Association (WESA) is hosting Week 7 of their 2026 season. The event details include standings and shoutouts from the previous week. The season celebrates 48 years of pride and community since 1978, emphasizing team spirit and inclusivity. The event is part of WESA's ongoing softball season, promoting pride and camaraderie among participants.

WESA Season Week 7

This event is a regular season softball game organized by the West End Slo-pitch Association, featuring the All Diamonds team. The game is scheduled to take place on April 26, 2026, from 09:00 to 10:15. The location is Strathcona Park, and additional details can be found on the WESA website.

Strathcona Park

WESA Regular Season Game - All Diamonds at Strathcona Park

Week 8 of the 2026 season of the West End Slo-pitch Association (WESA) features standings and shoutouts. The event is part of the ongoing softball season celebrating 48 years since 1978, emphasizing pride and community. For questions, attendees can email Rafe L. at SpecialEvents@WESA.net.

WESA Season Week 8

The West End Slo-pitch Association (WESA) is hosting Week 9 of their 2026 season, featuring standings and shoutouts. The event is part of WESA's ongoing softball season, celebrating 48 years since 1978, and emphasizes pride and community spirit. For questions, attendees can contact Rafe L. via email at SpecialEvents@WESA.net.

WESA Season Week 9

This event is a regular season softball game organized by the West End Slo-pitch Association. It features the Morris Law T1 team competing against Home Hardware on Davie T1. The game is scheduled to take place on May 10, 2026, from 13:00 to 14:15. The location details are not explicitly provided in the content.

WESA Regular Season Game - Morris Law T1 vs Home Hardware on Davie T1

This event features a regular season softball game between 2 Guys With Knives T3 and Fountainhead Pub T3, part of the WESA 2026 season. The game is scheduled to take place on May 10, 2026, from 16:45 to 18:00. The location details are not explicitly provided in the content, but the event is associated with the West End Slo-pitch Association.

WESA Regular Season Game - 2 Guys With Knives T3 vs Fountainhead Pub T3

The West End Slo-pitch Association (WESA) is hosting Week 3 of their 2026 season, featuring current Tier Standings and Player Shoutouts. The event is part of WESA's ongoing softball season celebrating 48 years since 1978, emphasizing pride and community. For questions, attendees can contact Rafe L. via email. The event includes updates and recognitions related to WESA's activities.

Scotia Bank Dance Centre

WESA 2026 Season - Week 3

The West End Slo-pitch Association is hosting a regular season game on May 24, 2026, from 13:00 to 14:15. The event will take place at the location with the address 1231 Pacific Blvd, Suite 588, Vancouver, BC. For more details, visit the event page or contact the organizer.

WESA 2026 Regular Season Game

A regular season softball game between Fountainhead Pub T3 and Kris Mangion Century 21 T3 scheduled for June 7, 2026, from 14:15 to 15:30 at NW Junction/Pumpjack Diamond.

WESA 2026 Regular Season Game on June 7

A scheduled softball game between 2 Guys With Knives T3 and MyWestEnd.ca Real Estate T3, taking place on June 14, 2026, from 16:45 to 18:00 at CTR Celebrities Diamond.

WESA 2026 Regular Season Game on June 14

Join us for the annual WESA Pageant showcasing community talent and fun activities.

WESA Field

WESA WESAPageant

WESA's Annual Picnic In The Park is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, at CTR Celebrities Nightclub Diamond, Strathcona Park. The event runs from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with team sponsors' photos starting at 11:00 am at the covered pergola. The day includes team BBQs or picnics, a fun game called 'Drag on a Dime-mond (Jocks in Frocks)', a variety game called 'Shake UP!', and a cleanup session. Participants are encouraged to bring costumes and participate in the games, with tickets available for the pageant performances. For questions, contact Rafe L. at SpecialEvents@WESA.net.

WESA Picnic In The Park

The West End Slo-pitch Association is hosting the Picnic In The Park event on June 21, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00. The event details include various photos from previous gatherings, and it is part of the WESA events schedule. The location is at 1231 Pacific Blvd, Suite 588, Vancouver, British Columbia, but the event is associated with Toronto activities. For more information, attendees can visit the WESA website or contact via email.

Celebrities Nightclub

Davie Street and Surrounding Areas

Annual community picnic event hosted by WESA in a local Vancouver park.

The WESA Cup Weekend is scheduled for July 18, 2026, from 08:00 to 17:00. It is an event organized by the West End Slo-pitch Association, celebrating softball with various activities and competitions. The event details, including schedule and location, are available on the WESA website.

Softball City

WESA Cup Weekend

Weekly softball league games as part of the 2026 season.

West End Slo-Pitch Association (WESA)

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July 2026

WESA Season Week 9

Past events (last 90 days)

April 2026

WESA 2026 Season Week 1

WESA Season Week 7

WESA Regular Season Game - All Diamonds at Strathcona Park

WESA Season Week 8

May 2026

WESA Season Week 9

WESA Regular Season Game - Morris Law T1 vs Home Hardware on Davie T1

WESA Regular Season Game - 2 Guys With Knives T3 vs Fountainhead Pub T3

WESA 2026 Season - Week 3

WESA 2026 Regular Season Game

June 2026

WESA 2026 Regular Season Game on June 7

WESA 2026 Regular Season Game on June 14

WESA WESAPageant

WESA Picnic In The Park

WESA Picnic In The Park

WESA Picnic In The Park

July 2026

WESA Picnic In The Park

WESA Cup Weekend

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