Vancouver’s queer scene isn’t just about amazing events and strong community vibes, it’s also bursting with awesome queer-owned businesses that bring all kinds of creativity, pride, and good energy to the city! We collected a proud list of local Queer-owned business for your perusing pleasure. When you shop at these queer-owned spots, you’re doing more than just grabbing cool stuff, you’re supporting dreams, boosting visibility, and helping build a community that’s all about love and inclusion. So dive in, explore, and treat yourself while cheering on some seriously inspiring local entrepreneurs who are ready to welcome you with open arms!
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Photo: The Rainbow Store
The Rainbow Store is What’s On Queer BC’s curated online boutique bursting with vibrant Pride gear, from locally made candles, pins, tees and more, all handpicked to celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Every purchase you make not only brightens your own Pride experience but also helps sustain What's On Queer BC, your go‑to queer magazine and event calendar for BC’s vibrant queer scene.
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Photo: Peau de Loup
Peau de Loup is a queer-founded fashion label that has spent over a decade pioneering non‑binary fits, crafted to flatter bodies, not conform to gender norms. By transforming up‑cycled fabrics into functional, inclusive clothing designed with extended sizes and elevated pockets, they’re not just reshaping wardrobes—they’re rewriting the fashion rulebook for trans, non‑binary, and gender‑diverse communities.
902 Commercial Dr
Photo: Liquid Amber Tattoo & Art Collective
Liquid Amber Tattoo & Art Collective is a queer-women-led custom and cosmetic tattoo studio and art gallery on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, offering expert-level ink and curated exhibits since 2001 in a bright, inclusive space. With a team of resident and guest artists, they blend high-quality body art—ranging from trash polka to black & gray and illustrative styles—with a commitment to community-driven gallery events and a polished, professional atmosphere.
896 Commercial Dr
Photo: Womyn's Ware
Womyns’ Ware is a pioneering, sex-positive boutique nestled on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive since 1995, dedicated to celebrating and empowering sexuality of all genders with high-quality toys, literature, and gear in a bright, judgment-free space . Rooted in feminist and body-positive values, this community hub offers knowledgeable, inclusive service and proudly supports local artisans and educational initiatives.
1238 Davie St
Photo: Little Sister's
Founded in 1983 and nestled in Vancouver’s Davie Village, Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium is Canada’s iconic queer bookstore and community hub, offering a rich blend of LGBTQ+ literature, erotica, Pride merch, gifts, and art in a welcoming, sex-positive space. More than a retail space, it’s a cultural beacon and activist landmark—famous for its defiant stand against censorship and its enduring role in championing freedom of expression and queer visibility across Canada.
Photo: The Birdhouse
The Birdhouse is a queer- and trans-run arts and events venue in Mount Pleasant, created by Eastside Studios as the spiritual successor to the beloved DIY space “The Warehouse”. A vibrant community hub, The Birdhouse hosts drag shows, dance parties, film nights, and queer art—blending culture, care, and resistance to uplift marginalized identities across the queer spectrum.
Photo: The Junction Pub
The Junction Pub is Vancouver’s premier queer entertainment destination located in the heart of Davie Village, seamlessly blending relaxed pub vibes by day with high-energy nightclub pulse by night. Known for drag shows, rotating DJs, trivia, cozy brunch and pub fare, big screens, and a top-tier sound and lighting system, it’s a vibrant community hub open late every day and celebrated for its welcoming, inclusive spirit.
2120 Commercial Dr
Photo: JQ Clothing
JQ Clothing is a vibrant, queer-affirming funwear boutique on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive, offering an eclectic mix of colorful festival outfits, femme-forward apparel, lingerie, and quirky accessories since 2000. Owned by the caring and community-focused Corina Peterson, the store is celebrated as a safe, inclusive space and even a “heartbeat of the neighbourhood” where everyone can explore identity with joy, support, and style.
2375 E Broadway St
Photo: Big Bro's Barbershop
Big Bro’s Barbershop is Vancouver’s award-winning, trans-owned barber studio and resource hub, born in 2015 and now located on East Broadway. With sliding-scale pricing, gender-affirming products, peer support, and a proudly inclusive team, it’s more than a haircut, it’s a safe, empowering space crafted by and for the trans and queer community.
Photo: Winright Connors
Winright Connors is a trusted Vancouver legal firm nestled in the heart of Davie Village, specializing in wills, estates, real estate, family law, and small business support, with over 25 years of dedicated service and 10,000+ clients served. Rooted in community engagement and LGBTQ+ advocacy, the firm continues its legacy as a compassionate, expert source for inclusive legal guidance across British Columbia
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Marta Williams is a gender-inclusive, trauma-informed massage therapy clinic located in downtown Vancouver’s Rogers Building, offering a peaceful and professional setting with wheelchair access and transit nearby. With over 20 years of experience and expertise in modalities from Swedish and myofascial to craniosacral and post - gender-affirming care, Marta provides compassionate, client-centered healing tailored to the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Photo: Rob Parry RMT
Rob Parry is a downtown Vancouver–based, LGBTQ‑friendly registered massage therapist practicing out of the Rogers Building, offering in-clinic sessions with direct billing available. An honors graduate from Vancouver College of Massage Therapy, Rob specializes in therapeutic treatments - like deep tissue, active release, Swedish, and sports massage - tailored to support stress relief, injury recovery, athletic performance, and posture correction.
Photo: Qmunity
Located in Vancouver’s Davie Village, Qmunity is BC’s premier queer, trans, and Two‑Spirit community centre offering peer support groups, low‑cost counselling, youth and seniors programs, a Trans ID Clinic, and free gender‑affirming services like bra and binder exchanges. Founded in 1979, Qmunity champions education, advocacy, and leadership across the province bridging social connection and cultural resilience to uplift LGBTQ2SAI+ people throughout BC.
This guide highlights just a small sample of the many incredible queer-owned businesses shaping our communities with creativity, resilience, and pride. They’re not just businesses, they’re vibrant hubs of pride, purpose, and important staples in the community. We encourage you to keep exploring, supporting, and celebrating the full spectrum of queer entrepreneurship that thrives beyond these pages!
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