Montreal, Quebec Gay and Lesbian Travel
The Village
One of North America's largest gay, lesbian and transgender communities, The Village runs
east along rue Ste-Catherine from rue St-Hubert to rue Papineau. This small but
vibrant district, is filled with clothing stores, antique shops, bars, dance
clubs, caf?s, and the Gay and Lesbian Community Centre, at 1301 rue
Ste-Catherine Est. A rainbow marks the Beaudry M?tro station, in the heart of
the neighborhood. Major annual celebrations include the Festival Montr?al en
Arts, Divers/Cit? in August, Black & Blue in October or the Red
Weekend.
The Village is a proud symbol of the city?s openness; the neighbourhood of
choice for thousands of gay tourists who come to Montreal to experience the
whole host of activities in stress-free and secure surroundings. Its laissez
faire, sizzling nightlife and stylish bars and restaurants come together to
create a paradise for those who like to live life just as they are.
A rainbow marks the Beaudry M?tro station in the centre of the Village, which
proudly wears the colours of the gay community. Active, vibrant and teeming with
creativity, this community offers a calendar of events definitely worth
discovering. Check out the Gay and Lesbian Community Centre, at 1301 rue
Ste-Catherine Est.
Not to be missed: the neo-Gothic ?glise Saint-Pierre-Ap?tre, built in 1851
and, since 1996, home to the Chapel of Hope, where a special candle burns in
memory of AIDS victims.
The following properties are not available for online
booking. Links are provided where possible.
The Village
Alexandre Logan (1870)
Bed & Breakfast
Auberge L?un et L?autre
Au Roy d?Carreau Guest
House
Auberge de La
Fontaine
Plateau Mont-Royal
Manoir Ambrose
While you're in Montreal, why not . . .
Quebec was the first province in Canada - which of course means the first
in North America - to recognize the legal status of same-sex civil unions. Since
March 19, 2004, the full rights of marriage are extended to gay and lesbian
couples.
MORE INFORMATION:
?gale Canada: ?gale Canada is devoted to promoting equality and justice for
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families across
Canada.
www.egale.ca
USEFUL LINKS:
Air
Canada/gay
Clinique m?dicale du Quartier latin
905 Ren?-L?vesque Blvd. East
(514) 285-5500
Fugues - Qu?bec's Gay and
Lesbian Magazine
Gay Line
Gayradiobec
1stworldOutgames
Rendez-Vous
Montr?al 2006
Open to everyone is the motto of the 1st World Outgames, a
cultural and athletic event that will take place from July 26 to August 5, 2006.
This colourful and unifying event welcomes everyone.
More than 16,000 participants will take part in 35 sporting
events and 6 cultural activities (square dancing, choral concerts, brass bands
and cheerleading). The program also includes an international conference on gay,
lesbian, transgender and bisexual rights, featuring dozens of panels, workshops,
presentations, etc.
The momentum for the Outgames just keeps on building. As a world first, it
should garner world coverage. Ppening and closing ceremonies will be broadcast
by Radio-Canada*, featuring performances by Cirque du Soleil and Diane Dufresne.
NOTE: Initial commitments suggest 250,000 spectators
will attend. Early booking recommended.
1stworldOutgames
Official site
*Radio-Canada is Canada's French language television
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