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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 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 turn into the first executioner of New France.
The unidentified drummer took the executioner job.
The first recorded queer 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.
Between and , Montréal legend Denise Cassidy – better known as Babyface, her nickname inherited from her terse career as a pro wrestler – managed some of the city’s first lesbian bars: La Source, La Guillotine, Baby Face Disco, Chez Baby Confront and Face de bébé ( René-Levesque Boulevard West), which closed in
Disco’s Second Flâner The french verb flâner means to loiter, or rather just to hang out. A great see 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 desire to find a place worthy of your second for some quality flânage, don’t you want antique 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 crave 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 talk about the sheer quantity) of art. Or you can pre-determine a path that will allow you to take in some of the most impre 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 known for its welcoming and diverse people, vibrant same-sex attracted nightlife, and beautiful architecture. Also, poutine. The Montreal Gay Village is easy to spot and even easier to differentiate from the rest of the city. Named unsurprisingly exactly what it is, Gay Village Montreal is entire of restaurants, shops, bars, nightclubs, hotels, street performers, beautiful art, and surprises around every corner. The Gay Village Montreal runs along Sainte-Catherine Street from Berri to Papineau Street. Stepping onto Sainte-Catherine Street is enjoy leaving the regular world and entering gay world (yes, that was a Mean Girls reference). Upon stepping onto the highway, you will see over , rainbow balls strung above your head, spanning the 1km stretch that makes up the Montreal Gay Village. It is seriously perfect for the ‘gram. From April until September, this colorful stretch of Ste-Ca 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 manual 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 speak to you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and permission to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and boyfriend promotions. 🙌 Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!9 gay(ish) things to carry out in Montréal
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