On August 13, Queer Ontario will be hosting the PinQ PotluQ PicniQ at Hanlan’s Point, Toronto Island, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. It’s an all-day event where LGBTQ people across Ontario will be able to get together and party like it’s 1971!*

There will be food, games, and lovers & strangers, so be sure to join us for some serious grassroots fun. (And bring all your friends, too!)

*Also known as the year of the legendary ‘gay picnic’ on Centre Island, arguably the first ‘gay pride’ celebration long before Gay Pride events ever existed.  —   

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FOOD!

This is potluck-style gathering, so feel free to bring your own food, plus a contribution or two for the communal food table. We will also have access to the fire pit in case someone wants to make use of it.
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GAMES!

Prepare yourselves for the queerest and campiest games this side of Lake Ontario! We will be compiling a list of notoriously ‘queer’ games (plus traditional ones with camped-out names) to keep our spirits up throughout the day. So feel free submit your contribution — with instructions, if it’s new or obscure! — in the comments section below.
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LOVERS & STRANGERS

While the event is set to officially end at 6:00 pm, you are free to stay longer into the wee hours of the night. A water taxi is available to move people to and from the Island after the ferries have stopped running.

We’ll be right by the beach for those who want a dip in the water. And, best of all, the night promises to host a magnificent full moon.

It’ll be great!

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Sincerly,

The Queer Ontario Steering Committee