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Historic Montréal LGBTQ+ milestones
1648
Montréal was just a tiny outpost of the French Empire when a gay military drummer with the French garrison was charged by the Decree with committing “the worst of crimes” and sentenced to death.
The drummer’s experience 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 Modern France.
The unidentified drummer took the executioner job.
1869
The first recorded gay 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.
1968
Between 1968 and 1983, Montréal legend Denise Cassidy – better known as Babyface, her nickname inherited from her brief career as a pro wrestler – managed some of the city’s first lesbian bars: La Source, La Guillotine, Child Face Disco, Chez Child Face and Face de bébé (1486 René-Levesque Boulevard West), which closed in 1983.
1973
Disco’s Second City, Montréal was home to famed Lime Glow discotheque
Guide To The Lgbtq+ Village Montreal
This manual to the celebrated Montreal Gay Village will show you why Montreal has become a uppermost LGBT tourist destination for travelers around the world. Montreal is known for its welcoming and diverse people, vibrant gay nightlife, and beautiful architecture. Also, poutine.
The Montreal Homosexual Village is plain to spot and even easier to differentiate from the rest of the city. Named unsurprisingly exactly what it is, Gay Village Montreal is occupied of restaurants, shops, bars, nightclubs, hotels, street performers, attractive art, and surprises around every corner.
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The Queer Village Montreal runs along Sainte-Catherine Road from Berri to Papineau Street. Stepping onto Sainte-Catherine Highway is like vanishing the regular earth and entering male lover world (yes, that was a Express Girls reference). Upon stepping onto the street, you will see over 180,000 rainbow balls strung above your chief, spanning the 1km stretch that makes up the Montreal Gay Village. It is seriously flawless for the ‘gram.
From April until September, this colorful stretch of Ste-Catherine avenue is closed down to vehicle traffic, meaning the highway fills with vibrant people
Montreal stands out as one of the world’s top Queer destinations, where homosexual bars and clubs define the city’s vibrant nightlife. Dwelling to one of North America’s largest Gay Villages, Montreal’s inclusive spirit extends far beyond, with queer-friendly venues and events across the city. For 2025, the 19th edition of the one-kilometre-long summer pedestrian mall on Saint-Catherine Avenue transforms the Village into a lively hub of some 40 terrasses. Spot our ultimate manual to Montreal’s finest LGBTQ+ and queer-friendly spots, from rooftop bars and karaoke to unforgettable kingly shows.
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Best Queer bars in Montreal
1. Cabaret Mado
Named for beloved Montreal drag ic
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Une institution dans le village
Depuis son ouverture le 5 décembre 1995, Le Stud Montreal a su se démarquer dans le village gai de Montréal. Sa devise "Un bar d'hommes, où les hommes aiment les hommes." représente bien sa clientèle.
Par son ambiance décontractée Le Stud est l'endroit où les hommes gais aiment se retrouver simplement entre eux . Pour un 5 à 7 entre amis au bar, ou pour une boite de nuit endiablée par la musique et l'ambiance festive, le club favorise les rencontres et les rapprochements.
À ses débuts c'était un lieu de rencontre de la communauté cuir du village, pour ensuite s'étendre à la communauté Bear. Le Stud a su rester authentique et fidèle à sa vocation et sa clientèle tout en évoluant avec le temps. Nous accueillons tout le monde pour profiter du milieu amusant et convivial!
OUVERT 7 JOURS SUR 7 / 365 JOURS PAR AN DE 14H À 3H DU MATIN