Coastal Queers

Coastal Queers Representation, resources, and collaboration for the q***r community. We don't do a lot on facebook - check out our instagram ***rs or website!

Join us in our Summer Solstice Coffee Social this Sunday, June 21 🌞☕️Come have coffee with us! Bring a craft, game, or c...
06/16/2026

Join us in our Summer Solstice Coffee Social this Sunday, June 21 🌞☕️

Come have coffee with us! Bring a craft, game, or come get witchy!

🗓️ Sunday, June 21
🕐 11am-1pm
📍Common Loaf Bake Shop
180 First Street, Tofino

Q***r Surf is back and we’re kicking off on June 18th! Join us for a surf, float, swim, or beach hang - and a post-surf ...
06/10/2026

Q***r Surf is back and we’re kicking off on June 18th!

Join us for a surf, float, swim, or beach hang - and a post-surf barbecue, courtesy of Coastal Qu**rs

After 5 years of free, community-rooted programming, we’re making a shift. Some of our offerings are moving to a sliding...
06/09/2026

After 5 years of free, community-rooted programming, we’re making a shift. Some of our offerings are moving to a sliding scale model to help us build something more sustainable, stable, and resilient for the long term.

Our scale starts at $0—everyone is still welcome, always. 💛 If you’re able to contribute, you’re helping ensure q***r community spaces continue to exist and grow here.

This is an invitation to invest in the future of q***r community on the coast.

🌈 Q***r & Trans Healthcare Research in BC- Looking for Rural & Island Voices 🌈A lot of healthcare research about 2S/LGBT...
06/02/2026

🌈 Q***r & Trans Healthcare Research in BC- Looking for Rural & Island Voices 🌈

A lot of healthcare research about 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities in BC ends up centered around Victoria and Vancouver, but we know q***r and trans folks living in rural, remote, and Island communities deserve to have their experiences reflected too.

Acommunity-informed research project through UVic is currently looking for participants to help shape conversations around safer, more affirming healthcare in BC:

🩺 The Safe & Affirming Care Project
Seeking:
• 2S/LGBTQIA+ community members accessing hospital-based care within Island Health
• Direct care nurses working in hospital settings on Vancouver Island/Gulf Islands

This project explores what safe, affirming, and respectful healthcare actually looks like in practice, and where gaps still exist.

✨ Participation helps strengthen research that can directly inform healthcare practices, education, and policy for q***r and trans communities across BC.

📍Online participation options available
💌 Honorariums provided For more information or to participate:
Click the Link in our Bio, Scan the QR codes on the slides or Email [email protected] ⭐️

It’s that time of year again...Save the dates for our 6th season of Q***r Surf, kicking off on June 18th! 🌀🏄🏼Keep an eye...
06/01/2026

It’s that time of year again...Save the dates for our 6th season of Q***r Surf, kicking off on June 18th! 🌀🏄🏼

Keep an eye on our main feed for more specific event information, coming soon! 👀

Join us for our Make n’ Mend closing (for the season) party! 🌀⭐️After nearly 2 years of dynamic, connective, monthly pro...
05/27/2026

Join us for our Make n’ Mend closing (for the season) party! 🌀⭐️

After nearly 2 years of dynamic, connective, monthly programming, we’ve decided to pause Make n’ Mend for the summer to reflect, regroup, and plan for the future.

This program has seen everything - cedar weaving, bring-your-own-craft nights, textile workshops, zine making, and more. We’ve uplifted local artists, invested in budding entrepreneurs, kept clothing and household items circulating in our local community through swap nights, and most importantly, connected hundreds of q***r folks across dozens of events.

We’re excited for the opportunity to pause, celebrate everything Make n’ Mends have accomplished, and get back to serving our community with responsive programming.

Let us know what you liked most about Make n’ Mend, and what we should definitely bring back in future programs, in the comments below! ⬇️💬

📍 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ - Ucluelet Community Center
500 Matterson Dr
🗓️Thursday, June 4
🕕 6-8pm
💲This is a free event to attend

Bring your own craft or simply yourself and join us in celebrating Make n’ Mend! 🎉

Tofino! It’s your turn to bleach print!🌞Join us for the perfect introduction into bleach printing to create unique desig...
05/19/2026

Tofino! It’s your turn to bleach print!🌞

Join us for the perfect introduction into bleach printing to create unique designs while giving new life and recycling your pre-loved garments 🌀🌿

Follow along with Naasʔi (he/they), a Two-Spirit Hesquiaht First Nations person from the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples along the west coast of Vancouver Island.

🧺 Please bring a garment you’d like to bleach print. It must be a natural fiber such as cotton, linen, or rayon, and preferably darker colours. All other materials needed will be provided.

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT
⬆️ Not sure what this means? Check out our pinned post for more information.

📍 ʔuušmaʕukʔas — Tofino Arts Council
331 Main St. (Below the Legion)
🗓️Tuesday, May 26
🕕 6-8pm
💲Free

Poster by .artist

🏳️‍🌈🚨 Q***R KICKBOXING IS HERE!🚨🏳️‍🌈 (This is not a drill!!!!!!!) 🥊Join Emilie Bunt (she/her) every Tuesday + Thursday f...
05/16/2026

🏳️‍🌈🚨 Q***R KICKBOXING IS HERE!🚨🏳️‍🌈 (This is not a drill!!!!!!!)

🥊Join Emilie Bunt (she/her) every Tuesday + Thursday from 8–9PM for a beginner-friendly class built for q***r community, movement, confidence, and fun. Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, this space is for you 💥

🗓️ Tuesday Classes: June 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Thursday Classes: June 04, 11, 18/ July 02
🕕 8-9pm
📍 Tofino Community Hall (Main Hall)
🎫 $85 per 5 classes

Swipe to see what to expect ➡️
& register at the link in our bio 🔗

This event is for anyone who identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+.

If you have any questions, email Emilie at [email protected]

Join us for our last Q***r Surf Club before returning to our regular scheduled Q***r Surf programming for the season! Al...
05/15/2026

Join us for our last Q***r Surf Club before returning to our regular scheduled Q***r Surf programming for the season!

All levels are welcome; whether you frolic in the white wash or paddle out for some greens, as long as you have your own gear, we’ll see you next Friday 🏄🌀

🗓️ Friday, May 22
🌊 Beach Break & Meet Time Announcement: 12pm, day of on Instagram Stories📍

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT
⬆️ Not sure what this means — check our pinned post for more info

Please note - this event is 18+ only!

If you need a ride, or you can offer a ride, please email [email protected] by Sunday, May 17.

Join us this Saturday to connect with other local q***rs 🌀☕️Come have coffee with us! Bring a craft, game, or simply you...
05/12/2026

Join us this Saturday to connect with other local q***rs 🌀☕️

Come have coffee with us! Bring a craft, game, or simply yourself

🗓️ Sunday, May 17
🕐 11am-1pm
📍Common Loaf Bake Shop
180 First Street, Tofino

Address

Unceded Tla-o-qui-aht Territory
Tofino, BC
V0R2Z0

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Coastal Queers posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category