Niagara Queer Archive

Tag: safe space

  • PFLAG Niagara

    In communities across the country, the Pflag Canada network provides peer support, education and advocacy for a Canada that affirms respects and values all sexualities, genders and gender expressions.

    Pflag Niagara is a chapter of Pflag Canada serving the Niagara Region

    Do you have an upcoming event of interest to the community? Tell us about it here and we’ll add it to our calendar!

    See their website for upcoming events for the 2S&LGBTQIA+ community in Niagara and beyond.

    https://pflagniagara.ca/events

  • Mahtay Café & Lounge

    Mahtay Cafe is a community-oriented cafe and lounge in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario. The cafe, which opened in 2011, is known for its inclusive environment, local products, and diverse events. 

    Location and atmosphere

    • Address: 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, Ontario.
    • Vibe: It is described as a safe space for all people with a quirky, art-filled, and comfortable atmosphere. Local artwork is frequently displayed and sold on the walls.

    Events

    Mahtay Cafe regularly hosts a variety of events, including: 

    • Drag brunches
    • Art and craft markets
    • Meetings for local groups, such as Pride Niagara 

    Contact and hours

    • Website: https://www.mahtaycafe.ca/
    • Phone: 905-685-4040
    • Email: hello@mahtay.ca
    • Hours: Vary by day but are often open in the morning and early evening. It is best to check recent listings or their social media for the most current schedule. 

  • Little Red Coffee

    Type: Community Space / Business
    Time Period: 2022-Present
    Location: 46 Queen St, Fort Erie, Ontario

    Description:
    Little Red Coffee is an independent café in Fort Erie that quickly became a welcoming hub for the local LGBTQ2S+ community. Beyond serving coffee, the shop created a safe and inclusive gathering place—hosting events, supporting community initiatives, and building connections across Niagara.

    Significance:
    As a Trans & Queer owned business, Little Red Coffee represents both visibility and resilience. It has offered a space where people could be themselves openly, where community members met, and where Queer presence in small-town Niagara became part of everyday life.

    Events:
    – Niagara Queer Archive story telling events
    – Arts and culture events

    Tags: 2020s, Business, community, safe space

    Municipality: Fort Erie