Grey Bruce Pride

07/07/2026

Q***R SUMMER BEACH DAY🌈🏳️‍⚧️🚣🏽🛶🌊🏖️

Come enjoy our secret q***r beach hideaway!

Just north of Wiarton there's an inland lake where the only traffic is the clouds in the sky

Enjoy kayaking along the calm clear waters, swimming out and exploring the island or spending the day hanging along the shore

For our shy beachgoers, this day is especially for you. This lake is quiet and we've used it for years amongst non-binary and trans community to enjoy a self-conscious-free day along the shores while beating the heat.

All bodies are beach bodies ✨

Washrooms and playgrounds on site.

Q***r families welcome 🤗

We'll be bringing along a few floaties and snacks.

BYO Lunch
BYO Kayak SUP or canoe

**Limited packing swim shorts still available is S-XXL reach out via DM if interested.
Packers avail as always

Make sure you get to the right spot:

Berford Lake Park, 39 Berford Park Rd #89, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

🌈 JULY'S RAINBOW HIKE 🌈

Come on out for inaugural Rainbow Hike and Q***r Social

The day includes two hiking options followed by a BYO Picnic and Social - cuz you know it all started with picnics

1) an easy trail walk around the Arboretum with an introduction to inquiry woody and herbaceous plants from a q***r ecology perspective

2) a 2-4km hike amongst the winding trails set within 20acres of Trees of The World Section

FOR OUR Q***R PALS WHO USE MOBILITY DEVICES:

Join us for our q***r social at the Arboretum Pavilion which is accessible right off the parking lot at Grey Sauble Conservation. Enjoy a Picnic and community surrounded in nature. The Q***r Social starts at 1PM til 2:30PM.

July is Disability Pride Month and we know so many of us live with chronic health needs, but that shouldn't prevent us from gathering as community, so please join and know this month is dedicated to you and your q***r finery 🌈

BYO Picnic to follow hikes from 1-2:30PM

Snacks will be provided

To register for the hike, check the comments for the link with Sydenham Trail Club

06/18/2026

☀️🌈Big Gay Boat Ride Summer Kick Off🌈🌊

Join us for our first Big Gay Boat Ride of the Summer!

What's better than enjoying a canoe ride with your besties? Making new besties on a giant 15 person canoe 🛶

Kayaks and paddleboards are welcome to join us in paddling alongside

If hitting the waters isn't your vibe but you'd still love to mingle, join us over at The Launch afterwards for an evening of music, pizza and mingling.

Paddle 2:00-3:30
Q***r Mingling & Music 3:30 onwards

All Ages Event

Register hit our linktree in our bio

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Get to know the Big Gay Block Party!

Sat June 13 3-11PM

Be sure to come on out and celebrate Pride this Saturday!

A free event for all ages

Whether you're interested in building connections with speed friending, activities, games, supporting local q***r artists, drag shows, gender affirming gear, or heading to our glitter bars where you can get UV painting for our glow party...there's something for everyone amongst community

New features this year:

Community Engagement Tent & Giant Licensed Patio with Food Pop Ups and Night Market

Licensed Area:
This year we have a fab licensed area where you can find fab supporters and partners of Grey Bruce Pride.

will be slinging pizzas and Pink Pony Club Cocktails and cocktails...can we aim for a second year of them selling out of all the dough in the kitchen?

is joining the party with tacos and margs and jarritos for the kiddos and all our sober pals

is joining the pop up patio with plenty of brews

Of course on the main stretch of the block party, has a patio perfect for watching the mainstage

Community Engagement Tent Schedule:
3:15-4:45 Carving Paddles Workshop
5-6 Speed Friending
6-7 Gender Affirming Gear Library

Mainstage:
3:15-4:15
4:15-4:30 Welcoming
4:30-5:30
6-7
7-8 Q***r Games
9-11

And don't forget to catch the Wild Kings & Things Drag Shows tix are still available in store or online

Special thanks to our Lead Sponsors .2001 we are so grateful for your continued support to make this community event possible!

Anyone looking to support this volunteer initiative can head over to to donate

See everyone Saturday

06/10/2026

VENDOR MARKET SPOTLIGHT 🏳️‍⚧️🌈

We are so amped for a weekend full of thousands of q***r pals and allies to connect and celebrate Pride!

Be sure to support all our amazing local q***r artists and creators at our vendors market

With over 40 Vendors and Info Booths, we've got the crowd covered!

Our main daytime vendor market kicks off after the pride parade at 3, then wraps up at 7. This year we have our first ever night market as well so folxs can keep shopping into the night before dancing the night away.

ATMs are on site but vendors may have e-transfer and squares.

Don't forget to stop by our fundraisers, get to know the supports at our info booths or play some games for chances for prizes

06/04/2026

🌈THE ULTIMATE PRIDE MAINSTAGE IS HERE!🌈

We’re turning up the volume for the Big Gay Block Party! ✨

Turn up for an unforgettable day packed with:

Massive beats from a killer lineup of DJs & Artists
Neon Glow Party vibes
Prizes, Games & Giveaways

+30 Vendors & Info Booths
Brand New Community Tent
Licensed Patios

Admission is completely FREE. Grab your festival crew and meet us at the mainstage!

📍 Owen Sound River District
🗓️ Saturday, June 13 | 3:00 PM - Midnight