GLBT Resources in the
Kingston, ON, Canada Area

Coming Out Discussion Group

• for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, straight, or uncertain people of all ages
• different topic each week as well as general discussion, privacy is respected
• Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Ban Righ Centre, 32 Queen's Crescent

Email: comingoutdiscussiongroup@yahoo.ca

Education on Queer Issues Project (EQuIP)

• Queen's University group that works to promote awareness of lesbian, gay,
  bisexual, and transgendered issues primarily on campus

Email: equip@ams.queensu.ca
Web site: http://clubs.myams.org/equip/
Phone: 533-2725

FTM Group meeting every month or so

The purpose of this group is to provide support and a safe space for transgendered men, female-born male-identified transsexuals, and female-bodied men. Men in our group are pre-transition, mid-transition, and post-transition - and in every stage of the "coming out" process.

Email: ftmkingston@gmail.com

Gay Volleyball (for women & men)

• bring court shoes (no street shoes) & have fun getting some exercise
• Thurs. nights, 8-10 pm, Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institution, 153 Van Order Dr.
• cost is $3.50 per person per night or $30 for half a season (16 nights)

Phone Kevin 545-9297

HIV/AIDS Regional Services (HARS)

• confidential information about safer sex, sexuality, safe needle use, testing
• counselling and support services to persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS
• presentations for residences, classes, and community groups

Email: hars@kingston.net
Website: http://www.hars.ca/
Phone: 545-3698 or 1-800-565-2209

Kingston, Ontario Crossdressers

• a new YahooGroup just starting up for crossdressers from Kingston and surrounding areas


• they will be looking for, and posting names of places that they find CD friendly


• also be a place for wives, girlfriends or partners to come for help

Website: Kingston, Ontario Crossdressers

Lesbian Gay Bi Youth Line

• peer support, information for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited
  and queer youth, ages 12 to 26, anywhere in Ontario, Sun. - Fri., 4 - 9:30 pm

Phone: 1-800-268-9688 or 1-800-268-YOUTH

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Committee, Kingston

• volunteers organize activities for Pride month (June)
• goals: increase our visibility, recognize our contributions, celebrate our diversity

Contact John at 545-3698

My Pride Novelty Gifts - store

20 Montreal St, Kingston, ON
Phone: 613-531-4528

• Selling greeting cards, t-shirts, mugs, key chains, magnets, stuffed bears, adult games,
  flags, jewelry and other gift items.

Email: tracey@mypridenoveltyandgifts.com
Website: My Pride Novelty Gifts

OutInKingston - LGBT Event Information for the Kingston Area

• A free service for all local LGBT community groups and businesses, but donations are welcome

Email: info@outinkingston.org
Website: http://outinkingston.org

Queer Forum

• email listserve for information & contact with Kingston's queer community
• to subscribe, send a brief paragraph saying why you wish to join

Subscribe at: queer-request@post.queensu.ca

Rainbow Womyn's Social Group

• discussion, friendship, and support for lesbian and bisexual women
• 3rd Sat. of month, 7:30 pm, Ban Righ Centre, 32 Queen's Cres.

Phone: 531-9848 for info

Reelout Film Festival

• Kingston's annual queer film festival featuring independent queer films
• sponsored by Ontario Public Research Interest Group (OPIRG)

Email: festival@reelout.com
Website: http://www.reelout.com
Phone: 533-3189

(The) Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast Inn

We invite you to come and enjoy the romantic charm and quiet elegance of our lovingly restored Queen Anne Victorian located in the heart of Kingston's historic district.

The Secret Garden is a historically designated treasure, built in 1888 by
John McKay, a fur and leather merchant for his family. Antique fireplaces, beautiful stained glass windows and interesting architectural details are reminiscent of a quieter, more genteel era.

The Secret Garden is located just a few blocks from the bustling waterfront,
fine restaurants, quaint boutiques, museums and art galleries.

Gay owned and operated.

Email: Innkeeper@The-Secret-Garden.com
Website: http://www.the-secret-garden.com

Sexual Health Resource Centre

• confidential, non-judgemental information and referrals for sexual health,
  sexually transmitted infections, birth control, and alternatives if pregnant
• non-prescription safer-sex and birth control products at very low prices
• 3rd floor, John Deutsch University Centre, corner of Union St. & University Ave.

Phone: 533-2959

Students Advocating for Heterosexism Free Environments (SAFE)

• high school students advocating for equality (queer rights and beyond)
• safe, positive and supportive environment for queer youth and
• Monday nights, 7-9 @ Streetsmart, 14 Montreal St.

Email: safe_equality@yahoo.ca

Shay Foo Foo's: Martini Lounge/Night Club

• for queer and queer-positive patrons

686 Princess St., Unit 506
Phone: 548-7429

Take One Video and Photos

Take One Video and Photos is a video production and photography service specializing in weddings, sporting events, dance recitals, training films, and memorials.

Take One Video and Photography serves the greater Kingston area by customizing video packages that meet the exact needs of the client.

Peter specializes in creating unique videos with an eye for detail, capturing your life's special moments.

Despite all the techno-wonder, one important fact still remains. Video and photography is an art. The best camera and equipment will not correct for poor work.

Email: info@takeonevideo.ca
Website: Take One Video and Photos
Phone: (613) 545-2383

The Vine

• bi-monthly newsletter for networking & info-sharing in the women's community
• available at Glass Roots (Queen St.), 99 York Street, HARS (844A Princess St.)

Weddings Kingston: Getting Married?

• Great packages including Sailing, Camelot, Mansion, etc.

Email: info@weddingskingston.com
Website:http://www.weddingskingston.com
Phone: 613-544-9892 or Toll Free 1-800-873-9654

Women's Pick-Up Basketball

• Mondays, 7:30 pm, Loyalist Collegiate & Vocational Institute, 153 Van Order Dr.
• cost is $20.00 for the year

Call Joy at 549-7240

Womyn Kingston

• a guide to Kingston's women's community, lots of queer information

Website: http://www.womynkingston.ca

Original list was compiled by Queen's Human Rights Office/04 with subsequent additions