Here you’ll find a variety of gay bars, cafes, restaurants and shops. Enjoy a night out in the gay village at the intersection of Church and Wellesley Street where Toronto’s annual pride takes place. Most of the LGBT venues in Toronto are located down by the waterside in what is known as ‘Old Toronto’ where you’ll find everything from craft beer bars to popular fetish nights. In fact, it was the first country outside Europe to legalize same-sex marriage back in 2005.
Canada has long been ahead of the pack with regards to LGBT equality. The country’s outstanding hospitality makes anyone and everyone feel welcome. It has a population of 2.9 million people and is a vibrant and diverse metropolis built along the shore of Lake Ontario. Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario and home to the country’s largest queer community.