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 .

National nonprofit advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, workforce development, economic empowerment, and innovation in Canada's tech sector. Offers career development, entrepreneurship support, mentorship, job fairs, and employer partnerships. Founded in Montreal in 2016, now active across Canada with 10,000+ members.