

Canada
Public Country
Public Country
Join conversations with travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, sharing tips on... View more
Public Country
Group Description
Join conversations with travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, sharing tips on accessible hotels, wheelchair-friendly attractions, and transportation in Canada. From the towering Niagara Falls and the historic streets of Québec City to the Rocky Mountains of Banff and Jasper, Vancouver’s waterfront, and Toronto’s vibrant neighborhoods, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this is the place to ask about accommodations, getting around, or inclusive activities – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find personal stories, travel tips, and recommendations for cultural, nature, and outdoor experiences. This group supports mobility aid users, as well as travelers with sensory sensitivities, low vision, and hearing loss, helping you enjoy a more accessible Canada adventure.
Reply To: Gender-free toilets in Canada
@babajan I got the email with your reply, but cannot find it on here.
The Universal washrooms I speak of are a separate room, with a change table, hoyer and toilet and they’re big. These days, they are often also marked as gender-free to provide a space for anyone that cannot or cannot safely use a regular washroom with a ladies or men’s bathroom.
I do understand that gender-free sometimes only means the space, and not the accessibility. This is slowly changing. Or, there are options of just gender-free and accessible gender-free.
Even if someone is not LGBTQ, people seem to be hung up on gender. So, for example, if I’m helping my friend who is male, there are always questions about bathrooms, ladies or men’s. However, if you remove the gender, you remove the stigma.