2SLGBTQIA Inclusive Spaces
Explore a collection of inclusive spaces across Vernon, Kamloops, Osoyoos, Kelowna, and Penticton, offering a variety of experiences from craft breweries and cafes to luxury resorts and art galleries, with a focus on creating welcoming environments for the 2SLGBTQIA community and beyond.
Vernon
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Marten Brew Pub
Vernon’s only craft brewery. They have lots of events throughout the year including live music shows and drag brunches.
Boarding House Cafe
The Boarding House Cafe is a great spot to enjoy a coffee and fresh baked scone or cake. They have tons of board games you can play and also host game nights.
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
Producing authentic, internationally awarded B.C. spirits since 2004, Okanagan Spirits is Western Canada’s original craft distillery and three times named Distillery of the Year by the World Spirits Awards in Europe.
Sparkling Hill Resort
Sparkling Hill Resort is a luxury 4-Diamond resort nestled atop a granite ridge overlooking Okanagan Lake. With more than 3.5 million Swarovski crystals incorporated into the architecture, it is a brightly shining gem in the Okanagan sunshine. Everything about the European-inspired KurSpa, meaning “healing by water”, is designed to inspire tranquility and bliss. The resort’s restaurants, spa, and design elements have been thoughtfully curated to provide a whole-body wellness experience throughout your stay.
Vernon Comunity Arts Centre
The Arts Centre is a place for the community to CREATE, CONNECT, AND EXPLORE. Offering arts education for all ages and abilities, individuals and groups have the opportunity to create and explore in a wide variety of artistic mediums including pottery, printmaking, painting, drawing, glass arts, fibre arts, digital arts, and so much more.
Kamloops
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Art We Are Kamloops
The Art We Are Cafe is a place where customers feel at home.There are no chef hats here, just a bunch of gals who have a passion to make great food, desserts, and drinks.
Jardine’s Domain & Jardine’s Home
A fashion forward boutique sellings men’s and ladieswear, accessories and giftwear. Located in downtown Kamloops.
Far & Wide
Far + Wide has demonstrated that small businesses can have a big impact. We proudly stock LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC, and women-owned brands, with a story as compelling as the people behind them, for a product mix that is truly unique.
The Effie Arts Collective
The Effie Arts Collective is Kamloops’ newest event venue offering a place for the community to gather together. Includes Comedy shows, concerts, and plays.
Osoyoos
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Art Therapy Corp.
Art Therapy Corp. offers a variety of services from traditional stick and poke, to electric tattooing, piercing, readings, and intuitive healing. We have been serving the town of Osoyoos since 2004.
The Curator
The Curator is a beautiful boutique in Osoyoos offering curated creations such as vintage treasures, art, and jewelry. Inside you can also find readings, books, catering, events and so much more.
Osoyoos Visitor Centre
Destination Osoyoos invites you to experience Canada’s warmest welcome at the Osoyoos Visitor Centre. Please stop in on your way or reach out to us before your trip to beautiful Osoyoos. Our Visitor Service Ambassadors are happy to help make your trip a remarkable one!
Kelowna
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Kelowna Art Gallery
Located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District, the Kelowna Art Gallery offers visitors four different exhibition spaces to explore. Most works in the permanent collection are by contemporary Canadian Artists, with a focus on BC and Okanagan artists. The art gallery also offers classes, workshops, art camps and events for people of all ages and is a unique venue in which to hold special events.
Jackknife Brewing
Jackknife is the swirling cauldron of creative locals. We were the ones ripping in forests and shredding in hazy garages. Melding local lore and elements with our favourite pieces of brewing history, we concoct West Coast beer that’s a little off-kilter. Our beer is only available in-house, come hang in our taproom and slay some weird beer and classic pizza.
Friends of Dorothy
There’s no place like Friends of Dorothy, a delicious & delightful lounge where you can find signature cocktails, upscale dishes, and fabulous entertainment. Feel at home in a place that straddles a classy VIP experience and a zany, be-yourself atmosphere. Louis the XIV meets punk chic at our downtown Kelowna lounge.We have free rollerskates. Who does that? Plus we’ve got a fleet of free bikes, including kids bikes and a tandem.
Hotel Zed
Smack dab downtown! Across the street from the lake, the park, the beaches, the boardwalk, the watersports & waterpark!
We have free rollerskates. Who does that? Plus we’ve got a fleet of free bikes, including kids bikes and a tandem.
Hotel Zed is ready to welcome you!
Parlour Ice Cream
We’ve partnered with other locals to bring out the best of the Okanagan in our ice cream collection. With everything from Lavender to Birthday Cake we’ve got something for everyone. Try it in our fresh house made waffle cones – you won’t regret it!
Penticton
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Penticton Art Gallery
Rainbow Registered business. The Penticton Art Gallery is a not-for-profit, charitable institution whose mission is to build and sustain an active, engaged art community that inspires, educates and enriches. The Gallery offers a broad range of programs and services for people of all ages and interests. We do so through our exhibitions, collection, education programs, publications, public events and the support of our donors.
Located in downtown Penticton, next to Penticton Creek, the Penticton Ikeda Japanese Gardens and Okanagan Lake.
Penticton & District Arts Council
Rainbow Registered business. The Penticton & District Community Arts Council works hard to provide opportunities for artists and community members to come together in celebration of all things art! We believe in a vibrant, flourishing, and sustainable artistic community that is inclusive and accessible to all. To this end we have formed new partnerships with social service providers to increase our reach to marginalized and underserved populations.
Located in a historical building, the Leir House, is open year-round with exhibitions, workshops, music lessons, creative drop-in groups, and more. It is a dynamic hub of community connections in the heart of our Penticton.
GottaGoat Farm
Rainbow Registered business. Everyone loves hanging out at our farm, cuddling up with the goats, and learning about all of the animals here. And we love having people come to visit… and of course talking about all the animals! At GottaGoat Farm, we offer Goat Yoga Classes, Farm Visits, Birthday Parties and Educational Workshops. We can even bring our goats to special events (dependent on our schedule and location).
Tempest Theatre
Tempest is a black box theatre that emphasizes original content and also a playful and provocative approach to classical and contemporary texts. Tempest puts emphasis on fresh, contemporary, classical and original works. A performance at Tempest is an opportunity for conversation and growth.
Penticton Visitor Centre
Rainbow Registered business. The Visit Penticton – Visitor Information Centre is here to help you make the most of your stay. Call, e-mail, check us out on social media or visit us in person. Whatever your preferred method of communication, if there is anything you need to know about Penticton & area, reach out to us! Who better than a local to provide travel tips, information on accommodations, give you recommendations on places to eat and drink, or tell you about all the festivals and events taking place while you’re here. We have merchandise and souvenirs for sale at our main location, including postcards, hats, adults and kids t-shirts, stickers, and more!
