Montreal: Queerstory LGBTQ2IA+ Walking Tour Group Tour in English
ID: GYG548925-946114
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Step back in time to Montréal of the 1960s to 1990s: Women's lib and gay rights, activism, partying, sex, drugs, and police violence. Take a guided tour to explore LGBT+ history through true stories.
Learn more about Montreal's history and landmarks through a queer lens on a guided walking tour. Discover key LGBTQ2IA spots with your storyteller guide. You'll never see the city the same way again or take for granted the liberties and rights that queer people in Montréal enjoy today.
After meeting your engaging storyteller guide, Thom, set off to explore the old queer neighborhood of downtown Montreal. Discover the spots where every group in the L-G-B-T-Q-2-I-A+ communities had their struggles and their victories. Go back in time through true stories and memories.
See where men were first legally allowed to dance with other men, learn about the boycott that led lesbians to organize their way to emancipation, find out what made Montréal nightlife the best, and hear about the dreadful consequences of what they once called "the worst of crimes."
Highlights
- Uncover the unpleasant and fabulous history of Montreal’s queer people
- Understand the struggles of marginalized communities through true stories
- Celebrate the accomplishments of LGBTQ2IA pioneers who paved the way forward
- Get tips and recommendations from your guide to support LGBTQ2+ businesses
- See the city in a new light having seen it through your storyteller guide's eyes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet on the corner of Saint Mathieu Street and Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, outside of Guy-Concordia metro station. If you're taking the metro, use the St Mathieu exit.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
