Organized by Queer McGill, Quee[R]etreat is a weekend getaway and community-building retreat designed specifically for Queer-identifed (2SLGBTQIA+) students at McGill University. Held off-campus at the McGill Outdoors Club cabin during the winter semester, the event facilitates a supportive, inclusive, and relaxed environment away from the everyday stresses of academics and city life.
This retreat takes place in a nonjudgmental Safer Space environment structured around community guidelines to ensure accessibility, comfort, and safety for all attendees across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
Key Highlights & Features
Hiking Trails: Explore the secluded trails of rural Quebec, including several breathtaking vistas of the surrounding valleys.
Storytelling: Hear from our featured speakers as they share their own coming-out and coming-of-age experiences, reflecting upon how these have shaped the person they’ve become.
Workshops & Discussions: Interactive sessions focused on queer identity, intersectionality, mental health, and community organizing.
Social & Team-Building Activities: Games, shared meals, fire pit gatherings, and casual social bonding designed to foster lasting friendships.
Talent Showcase: All attendees are invited to share their talents onstage during this no-frills open-stage event, featuring drag performances, group skits, poetry readings, and more.