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Historic Montréal LGBTQ+ milestones
Montréal was just a tiny outpost of the French Empire when a gay military drummer with the French garrison was charged by the Order with committing “the worst of crimes” and sentenced to death.
The drummer’s life 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 New France.
The unidentified drummer took the executioner job.
The first recorded gay establishment in North America was Montrealer Moise Tellier’s “apples and cake shop” on Craig Street (now Saint-Antoine Street) proximate Saint-Laurent Boulevard, where men met up for amorous liaisons.
Between and , Montréal legend Denise Cassidy – better known as Babyface, her nickname inherited from her concise career as a pro wrestler – managed some of the city’s first lesbian bars: La Source, La Guillotine, Baby Deal with Disco, Chez Baby Face and Face de bébé ( René-Levesque Boulevard West), which closed in
Disco’s Second 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 established for its welcoming and diverse people, vibrant male lover nightlife, and beautiful architecture. Also, poutine. The Montreal Queer 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, gorgeous art, and surprises around every corner. The Gay Village Montreal runs along Sainte-Catherine Street from Berri to Papineau Road. Stepping onto Sainte-Catherine Lane 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 , rainbow balls strung above your head, spanning the 1km stretch that makes up the Montreal Gay Village. It is seriously matchless for the ‘gram. From April until September, this colorful stretch of Ste-Ca LEGEND 🎥 Cinema 👑 Drag 🥳 Parties 🎶 Concert ✊ Activism 🏳️⚧️ Trans 🏳️🌈 Community 😆 Comedy 🎭 Performance 💪 Sports 👯♀️ Dance 🎤 Karaoke 🎨 Arts 📚 Literary / Educational 👠 Ballroom / Vogue Find tickets for drag shows at Cabaret Mado and Bar Le Cocktail at their websites. 🏳️🌈 The Québec Lesbian Archives presents Keeping our memories alive! Tracing womxn loving womxn history in Montréal, MEM—Centre des mémoires montréalaises all month long Tuesday, July 1, Montreal stands out as one of the world’s foremost LGBTQ+ destinations, where homosexual bars and clubs explain the city’s vibrant nightlife. Home to one of North America’s largest Queer Villages, Montreal’s inclusive liveliness extends far beyond, with queer-friendly venues and events across the city. For , 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 instruction to Montreal’s best Queer and queer-friendly spots, from rooftop bars and karaoke to unforgettable drag shows. RECOMMENDED: Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. By entering your email talk to you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and okay to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and companion promotions. 🙌 Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!Guide To The Gay Village Montreal
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🏳️🌈 SEX GARAGE: 35 years later, curated by Michael Hendricks and René LeBoeuf opens on July 16, and runs Wednesdays to Saturdays, Archives gaies du Québec and Parc de l’Espoir
👑 Full Gisèle : Ô Canada ! with Gisèle Lullaby, Kiara, LaDrag on-Fly, Misty Waterfalls and Bambi Dextrous, Cabaret Mado
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