LGBTQIA+ History Walking Tour: Uncover Queer Heritage in Canberra's Inner-North
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6 Ratings
Braddon

Uncover the hidden queer heritage of Canberra’s Inner-North on this engaging LGBTQIA+ history walking tour. Explore historic sites, learn about queer activists, and discover the major political and social movements that shaped the LGBTQIA+ community in Australia’s capital city.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Garema Place - Visit Garema Place
What's Included
  • Local Tour Guide
Additional Information

It’s time for Canberra’s secrets to come out of the closet. Led by an extremely passionate local queer guide, this tour takes you to some of the key sites where queer Canberrans shaped history. From the site of the city’s first Pride Festival to the first privately (and woman!) owned gay club to the park where gay men used to meet under the cover of darkness, each stop is a chapter in our community’s rich queer narrative.

Stand where barriers were broken, and rights won. Feel the legacy of those who fought for our freedoms. This walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of our city (and had fun and fell in love along the way!). So, get your facts straight and your history queer on this LGBTQ+ history tour. Book today for an unforgettable experience that connects, educates, and inspires.

She Shapes History is a queer-owned and -operated business. All our LGBTQIA+ History Tours are led by a queer guide.

Location
Gorman Arts Centre
Ainslie Avenue
Our tour begins at Gorman Arts Centre and finishes in Garema Place (a short 10-minute walk from where we begin the tour).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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523jaen
Mar 16, 2024
Informational, accessible, and joyful - worth the booking! - This was such a lovely tour! Our group included people both very familiar with Canberra and new to Canberra, all of whom learned new things about the LGBTQIA+ history of the city. Our tour guide Zev was knowledgeable and funny, and ensured the tour was accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds, knowledge, and abilities. It was exciting to hear how the tour is evolving with even more information from historical archives - clearly worth another go in future! Thank you to Zev and She Shapes History for a great experience.
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Solyz2024
Mar 3, 2024
Queer tour review ❤️ - Such a friendly and fun group on the tour and Zev was such an amazing tour guide. I learnt so much and I feel like there’s a lot more to learn. Thanks so much for creating such an inclusive tour that allows gender diverse as well as cis people to learn more about LGBTQI+ community and what it was like back then and how far we came today. Be out and be proud !! Thanks She Shapes History. I’ll def recommend to my friends and family.
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Ssm3497ar
Feb 2, 2024
One of the best walking tours I’ve done - Great tour with an absolutely fantastic guide. I’ve taken lots of walking tours and this is one of my favourites. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in learning more about Canberra’s incredible queer history.
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U3892jmpetero
Jan 20, 2024
Hidden History Comes Alive - A lot of Canberra history is 'big', public moments in big, public places. This tour dealt with events at a much more intimate, human scale and events that were often (but not always) hidden from public view. The lack of such big backdrops requires a skilled storyteller, and with Zev we had that and much more. They brought a passion and connection to the subject. Not everyone can breathe life into a window, a park, a tennis court or the site of a building long gone. Zev was able to do just this. While this is a must do for anyone interested in queer history, it is just as fascinating for people who want to know about the parts of history that are less well known but every bit as interesting.
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Lauravc6280sx
Jan 20, 2024
Super interesting, fascinating and relevant queer tour - Such a great walking tour around Canberras inner north. The guide was super knowledgeable about everything and entertaining and open about their personal experiences. Would definitely recommend!
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Tamzena2023
Nov 10, 2023
More history you haven't heard before - My fourth She Shapes History tour, but my first one learning about the LGBTQIA+ History of Canberra. Zev is an excellent guide - informative, entertaining and inclusive. Their knowledge of the knowledge of Canberra's LGBTQIA+ history, paired with personal insights and anecdotes, made for an enjoyable and interesting couple of hours. Thanks Zev and the She Shapes History team 🏳‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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