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Help Stonewall & Wilde's merge for the future!

Two of Ottawa’s oldest LGBTQ businesses are merging to create a 2-level shopping experience.

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Help Stonewall & Wilde's merge for the future!

Help Stonewall & Wilde's merge for the future!

Help Stonewall & Wilde's merge for the future!

Help Stonewall & Wilde's merge for the future!

Help Stonewall & Wilde's merge for the future!

Two of Ottawa’s oldest LGBTQ businesses are merging to create a 2-level shopping experience.

Two of Ottawa’s oldest LGBTQ businesses are merging to create a 2-level shopping experience.

Two of Ottawa’s oldest LGBTQ businesses are merging to create a 2-level shopping experience.

Two of Ottawa’s oldest LGBTQ businesses are merging to create a 2-level shopping experience.

Trevor Prevost & Michael Deyell
Trevor Prevost & Michael Deyell
Trevor Prevost & Michael Deyell
Trevor Prevost & Michael Deyell
1 Campaign |
Ottawa, Canada
$1,888 USD $1,888 USD 42 backers
22% of $8,456 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
As the economy continues to evolve, businesses must evolve as well. Eliminate what isn’t working and expand on what is. We need to combine businesses in order to survive and grow. Our passion for the community is why we have decided to take this direction and provide a space everyone will enjoy.

Like many businesses these days we need to evolve in order to survive.

In order to continue, we need to merge. We are asking for your help to save two iconic LGBTQ businesses.

Two of Ottawa’s oldest LGBTQ businesses are merging to create a 2-level shopping experience.  With both businesses having a large LGBTQ customer base (49 years in business combined), it makes sense to have both businesses in one location. This merger will help us survive into the future.

After Stonewall opened June 18, 1990 as the LGBTQ’s community place for literature and magazines. It became a place to meet and discuss books and find out what is going on in the community. In 2012, the business was sold and Stonewall Gallery and Bookstore has quickly become Ottawa’s Art for Everyday Living experience.  Still maintaining Ottawa’s only LGBTQ bookstore, it also showcases Artists from Ontario and Quebec, creating glassware, pottery, jewellery, textile, fine art and sculpture. With book launches and art events, Stonewall continues to bring together the literary and art lovers. 

Wilde’s first opened in September 1993. After a couple of moves, Wilde’s settled onto Bank Street and has become the Village’s oldest adult store. The business was sold in 2015 and continues to evolve. Adult toys and accessories are more popular than ever. LGBTQ and Pride merchandise are in more demand. The space is no longer able to supply that demand.

The goal is to continue showcasing Canadian Artists works on the Stonewall main level but expand Pride merchandise, literature and cards and create an inviting Wilde’s lower level promoting adult toys and accessories, lubes, massage oils, creams, underwear and leather fashions.  Both levels will host events throughout the year including Meet the Artist evenings, book launches, book clubs, product launches, educational evenings, etc.

By merging Stonewall and Wilde’s we can create an artistic, playful and fun environment.  Stonewall Artists have already started creating handmade Pride merchandise including cups, bowls, coasters, glassware, jewellery and more in addition to their current works currently showcased at Stonewall.

Help 2 of Ottawa’s oldest LGBTQ businesses merge together into one space, becoming Ottawa’s very own one stop shopping experience.

OUR GOAL: We are looking for $12,000 to cover renovations.

We are also looking for "Angel Investors" who are interested in donating more than $2,000. Please contact Michael or Trevor for more information.

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