There are many queer-owned businesses in Ontario, which need your support all year round, not just during Pride Month. Here are some of the ones I have personally interacted with.
Carnelian Web Services – a queer-owned web services business. We offer various services including content writing, website design, search engine optimization, making your website accessible, and training. Check out our portfolio and pricing or contact us to find out more.
Cordial Clove Books, Elora – one of my favourite bookstores in Ontario and it’s queer-owned and very friendly. As well as used books, they sell great stickers and stationery with queer themes. I always stop by whenever I am in Elora.
Diversity Ed – working toward creating and maintaining a safer, inclusive and equitable environment for 2SLGBTQAI+ children, youth, adults, seniors and their families, friends and allies. I have attended a workshop led by Diversity Ed, and it was excellent.
Rookery Books, Cambridge – another favourite, located in downtown Cambridge, with an excellent selection of queer and Indigenous books as well as other categories. I have bought several books from them, and they are always friendly.
Find out more
- Toronto LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses to Support – Food Network Canada – celebrate Pride month by supporting a queer-owned food business or restaurant.
- LGBTQ+-Owned Brands and Toronto Neighbourhood Hubs We Love
- Canadian LGBTQ+ businesses – Buzzfeed
- Ontario LGBTQ Businesses
- The Pink Pages Directory: A home for queer-friendly businesses, services, and community organizations.
- Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce –
Empowering 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs Across Ontario - Ontario 2SLGBTQI+ Business Guide – from the Government of Ontario.
Feel free to add your favourite queer-owned businesses in the comments.
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