Montreal Queerstory Tour: LGBTQ2+ History Exploration
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10 Ratings
Montreal
Discover the captivating LGBTQ2+ history of Montreal on the Queerstory Tour. Uncover the struggles, triumphs, and vibrant culture that shaped the city's queer community. Join us now!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Centre-Ville (Downtown) - Your professional Guide will show you around the old LGBTQ2+ neighbourhood and make you go back in time through true stories and memories of long-gone but never forgotten spots that marked their era and the history of queer people of Montréal.
What's Included
  • Access to private account of tips & recommendations to support LGBTQ2+ businesses
Additional Information

The QUEERSTORY Tour harkens back to the era when LGBTQ2+ enterprises were situated in the western part of downtown Montréal. We recount authentic narratives (yes, we mention actual names!) of hardship and victory, paying homage to both the harsh and awe-inspiring past of the city’s queer inhabitants and their institutions. Learn about the taverns, law enforcement invasions, celebrations, the exploration of clandestine romantic encounters, the demonstrations, the lives sacrificed and the successful struggles that have shaped the present.

Location
Métro Guy-Concordia
Saint Mathieu Street
Outside of the Metro entrance
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jasmine
Apr 10, 2024
Our shared history, hidden in plain sight - Excellent storytelling, well thought out and emotionally compelling. Well paced walk with well timed rest stops. We had excellent company on our tour and wish we had exchanged numbers to connect-wish you all well! I’m impressed and intrigued with the Québécois way of calling out equality and equity issues and demanding responsive action.
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J0s_claudi0h
Aug 9, 2023
Super recommended - The tour is super interesting and Tom, our guide, is wonderful, he always answers your questions and always has something more to offer
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995nicka
May 24, 2023
A must do. - These was a great tour and highly recommend this. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and new there stuff. This queer walking tour is a must.
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Ashley
May 4, 2023
Fantastic tour! - I've been to different walking tours in different countries and this was the best one for me so far. Thom was very knowledgeable, friendly and best of all, passionate about the stories he told of Montréal's queer history. I genuinely laughed and cried throughout the entire tour. Definitely an emotional roller coaster that I would highly recommend.
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Longostein
Oct 17, 2022
One of the best tours we have taken anywhere! - This is one of the best tours we have taken (and we have taken many through Viator)! Thom is so knowledgeable and so passionate about the history and important people of the LGBTQIA++ community in Montreal (and the world) and is able to convey that knowledge with enthusiasm. He has done research and interviews with some of the key participants over the years and is able to share what made these people stand up and lead, along with insights into their personalities. My wife, son and I found the tour fascinating and entertaining. Whether you have a particular interest in this topic or just want a more unique view of Montreal, I highly recommend you take this tour.
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Yoavz2018
Oct 16, 2022
Queerstory tour review - Besides of being captivating and having the most adorable dog ever (love u jinkx), Thom gave an amazing tour about the Queer history of Montreal. I learnt a lot and I'll do my best to pay ot forward!
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Kelsycc
Jul 21, 2022
Informative, unexpected, fabulous LGBTQ+ Montreal - LGBTQ+ culture in Montreal is familiar in Le Village and Mile End -- so this Queerstory tour around Downtown was an unexpected and fabulous education! I very much appreciated a new exploration of the community's deeper roots, and how the tour represents each letter of the LGBTQIA2+ acronym. Guide/tour owner Thom has done incredible research and interviews to represent the details about queer Montreal today, in the late 20th century, and all the way back to the early settlers. I was totally enthralled throughout the tour, and feel like I got a new, more historic perspective on LGBTQ+ Montreal.
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Timothy_v
Jun 27, 2022
Moving Forward with Pride Life! - How so many individuals, currently and past, have made life easier for LGBTQ+ today and Thom explained that history beautifully and thoroughly.
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Chris_marco7
Jun 27, 2022
Great way to have a new perspective of the city - I’ve been living in Montreal for 7 months and this was my first walking tour. It was a really nice and emotional experience visiting the main queer historical spots of the city. It gave me a new perspective of the city and places I’ve walked by so often. The knowledge and passion of Thom, the tour guide, make this tour a must. 100% recommendable for visitors and locals.
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Cmanni1967
Jul 10, 2021
Informative and emotional tour! Thanks Thom! - My son and I went on the Queer Story tour and I have to say it was quite the emotional and beautiful experience. Thom was a great guide, navigating a sometimes difficult topic with grace and elegance. He was entertaining and informative. I found myself getting choked up a few times, and I noticed that I wasn't the only one in the group. We laughed and learned. What a great tour. I am already planning to go back with my cousins.
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