Victoria

Eves of Destruction is Victoria, British Columbia’s premiere roller derby league . This women’s league has an inclusive gender policy: anyone whose gender identity aligns with women’s roller derby is welcome to play, and no gender verification is required .

GOATS Climbing provides a non-judgmental, inclusive climbing community in Victoria. It hosts regular climb nights and lessons, and even social events like drag shows. All skill levels are encouraged and supported in this space .

Queer Chess Club meets monthly at Oaklands Community Centre in Victoria. It offers beginner-friendly, non-competitive chess and other board games in a safe, welcoming space for LGBTQ+ members and allies .

Queers Get Wet is a community initiative (via a Facebook page) for planning LGBTQ+ swimming events in Victoria, including Pride swim outings and related social nights. The group describes itself as arranging queer community swims and gatherings in a friendly setting .