Whitehorse Community Space
The Cache is Queer Yukon’s community space in downtown Whitehorse. It is a safer* space for 2SLGTBQIA+ community and supportive allies to gather socially and access Queer Yukon’s programs & services. Staff are on site during Drop In to assist visitors in accessing internal and external services.
* A safer space is a supportive, non-threatening environment where all participants can feel comfortable to express themselves and share experiences without fear of discrimination or reprisal. We use the word safer to acknowledge that safety is relative: not everyone feels safe under the same conditions.
How to visit our Whitehorse Space
Unit 10, 4230 4th Avenue
We’re located in the Yukon Inn Plaza. Our door is on Baxter St, across from Bright Stars daycare.
Drop-in Hours:
Tues: 2:00-5:00 pm
Wed: 2:00-5:00 pm
Thurs: 2:00-7:00 pm
Fri: 2:00-5:00 pm
Sat, Sun, Mon and Stat Holidays: CLOSED
During Drop In hours, the following services are available:
Lounge, kitchen, and quiet room
Free snacks and warm & cold drinks
Free wifi and computers with internet access
Free clothing store
Free food pantry
Free Direct Aid supplies including hygiene, harm reduction, safer sex, and COVID prevention
Accessible shower
Laundry facilities
Queer library (books and zines to be enjoyed in the space or signed out)
Yukon Gender Gear Program
Lockers
Referrals to internal services
Period Pantry (outside front entrance, accessible 24/7)
Some of the programs and services we offer in Whitehorse through our space include:
The Cache
The Cache has a sizable lounge, kitchen, and quiet room available for use during Drop In hours. Free wifi, snacks, and hot & cold drinks are available for visitors, as are all Drop In services. Visitors are welcome to work and socialize in the space. We have games, puzzles, craft supplies, and more on hand!
Refer to Queer Yukon website and social media for information about upcoming events & programming.
Free Clothing Store
A rotating selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories in (most) sizes is available free to all visitors.
Laundry Machines
Washer and dryer are available to use during Drop In hours, free of charge.
Yukon Gender Gear Program
We distribute gender gear to people currently residing in Whitehorse and other Yukon communities (including border communities) through the Yukon Gender Gear Program.
Queer Lending Library
Books, zines, graphic novels, and periodicals spanning a variety of 2SLGBTQIA+ topics and across many genres are available to access in space and to take with you.
Shower Services
A fully accessible shower is available during Drop In hours. We have towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and body wash on site.
Lockers
Free lockers are available to borrow by speaking to staff. These lockers can only be accessed during Drop In hours.
Direct Aid
Direct Aid provides basic needs supplies for 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners in Whitehorse experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity who are in need of emergency support. We have supplies such as food and hygiene supplies. All supplies will be given out on a first come first serve basis until supplies last.
Additional programs and services offered in our Whitehorse space outside Drop In hours:
Health Clinics
For 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who are in need of blood collection and lab services, Queer Yukon provides regular clinics at our space in Whitehorse.
Peer Support Groups
Our Peer Support Groups are designed to create safer community circles where members can share, learn, and grow. We currently offer three peer support groups in our Whitehorse space: the 2SLGBTQIA+ Spoonie Support Circle, the Parent & Guardian Peer Support Group, and “Looking?” a 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC Men’s Support Group.
