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9 gay(ish) things to perform in Montréal
Flâner
The french verb flâner means to loiter, or rather just to hang out. A great identify to do just this sort of thing is the kitschy (or retro, depending on your persuasion) Notre Dame des Quilles. With half sized bowling lanes to boot, add this unique establishment to the places that make Montréal the awesome city that it is. And let’s be honest, if you crave to find a place worthy of your period for some quality flânage, don’t you want mature school bowling lanes nearby? Yes, yes you do.
Bar Notre Dame des Quilles: 32 Beaubien E.
Treat the city streets as an open-air museum
Montréal is obsessed with art. The citizens love it so much that they long it everywhere, not just in galleries and museums. Take a stroll and review out sculptures, monuments, photographs and larger-than-life murals. You could easily set out for a walk and be completely astonished by the quality (not to state the sheer quantity) of art. Or you can pre-determine a path that will allow you to take in some of the most impressive works of public art that you’re ever likely to see. From substantial murals to in
Historic Montréal LGBTQ+ milestones
1648
Montréal was just a tiny outpost of the French Empire when a gay military drummer with the French garrison was charged by the Direct with committing “the worst of crimes” and sentenced to death.
The drummer’s animation was spared after Jesuits in Québec City intervened on his behalf, and he was given a choice by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Québec: die or become the first executioner of Unused France.
The unidentified drummer took the executioner job.
1869
The first recorded gay establishment in North America was Montrealer Moise Tellier’s “apples and cake shop” on Craig Street (now Saint-Antoine Street) near Saint-Laurent Boulevard, where men met up for amorous liaisons.
1968
Between 1968 and 1983, Montréal legend Denise Cassidy – better known as Babyface, her nickname inherited from her brief career as a pro wrestler – managed some of the city’s first lesbian bars: La Source, La Guillotine, Toddler Face Disco, Chez Toddler Face and Face de bébé (1486 René-Levesque Boulevard West), which closed in 1983.
1973
Disco’s Second City, Montréal was home to famed Lime Flash discotheque
Guide To The Gay Village Montreal
This guide to the famous Montreal Gay Village will show you why Montreal has become a top LGBT tourist destination for travelers around the world. Montreal is recognizable for its welcoming and diverse people, vibrant lgbtq+ nightlife, and beautiful architecture. Also, poutine.
The Montreal Homosexual Village is easy to spot and even easier to differentiate from the rest of the urban area. Named unsurprisingly exactly what it is, Gay Village Montreal is full of restaurants, shops, bars, nightclubs, hotels, street performers, pretty art, and surprises around every corner.
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The Gay Village Montreal runs along Sainte-Catherine Street from Berri to Papineau Avenue. Stepping onto Sainte-Catherine Road is like leaving the regular world and entering gay world (yes, that was a Mean Girls reference). Upon stepping onto the street, you will see over 180,000 rainbow balls strung above your head, spanning the 1km stretch that makes up the Montreal Gay Village. It is seriously flawless for the ‘gram.
From April until September, this colorful stretch of Ste-Catherine lane is closed down to vehicle traffic, meaning the street fills with vibrant people
Montreal stands out as one of the world’s foremost LGBTQ+ destinations, where gay bars and clubs describe the city’s vibrant nightlife. Home to one of North America’s largest Homosexual Villages, Montreal’s inclusive soul extends far beyond, with queer-friendly venues and events across the city. For 2025, the 19th edition of the one-kilometre-long summer pedestrian mall on Saint-Catherine Street transforms the Village into a lively hub of some 40 terrasses. Discover our ultimate manual to Montreal’s best Diverse and queer-friendly spots, from rooftop bars and karaoke to unforgettable drag shows.
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Best LGBTQ+ bars in Montreal
1. Cabaret Mado
Named for beloved Montreal drag ic
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