Vancouver LGBTQ2+ History: Downtown and West End Tour

Uncover the wild, untold history of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community on a 2-hour adventure through Downtown and the West End. Discover outrageous drag queens, book store bombings, and unsung heroes who changed the city forever.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vancouver Downtown - Meet your guide
  • the man in pink!
  • outside Trees Organic Coffee Shop at 930 Burrard Street. You’ll soon embark on a 2 hour long adventure into the LGBTQ2+ history and culture of this West Coast metropolis.
    You’ll weave a path through Imperial Court coronations, drag kings at the Quadra, gay ministers at the United Church,…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The hidden narratives of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community are ready to be unveiled. The exciting, yet untold past of this vibrant group is filled with tales of hardship, solidarity, and jubilation. Embark on a two-hour journey into the heart of Downtown and the West End, where you will encounter a past populated by audacious drag queens, attacks on…

Location
930 Burrard St
Burrard Street
Meet outside the Trees Organic Coffee Shop at 930 Burrard St.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Roble1018
Jul 13, 2025
Awesome storyteller. - Glenn was an amazing storyteller! As a long time resident of Vancouver I learned so many new things.
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Lynx
Jul 13, 2025
Surprisingly rich and powerful tour - Great information about Vancouver’s Queer history, delivered professionally and respectfully by Glenn, a knowledgeable and entertaining tour leader. Thoroughly recommended.
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C2625mvjd
Jun 25, 2025
Captivating storyteller. Impressive historian. Passionate. Fascinating. Fun! - I just did The Really Gay Walking Tour in the West End. Omg. So good. I can’t recommend it more. I laughed. I cried. (Literally) It was much better than Cats. (SNL reference from the 80s) guide Glenn is a gifted storyteller and impressive historian. What a treasure in our community. He blew my mind deconstructing notions of gender and sexuality woven into the fabric of our fair city and country. I’m left feeling inspired. Thepinkgayhat.ca
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Passenger61702
Jun 16, 2025
Highly recommend! - Best part of our trip so far! Our family enjoyed this tour immensely. Glenn is such a knowledgeable and engaging guide. The information he provided was succinct, poignant, and balanced. You could tell his tour is well researched. We very much appreciated that he told both the positive historical achievements to be celebrated yet did not shy away from dark, ugly truths. Thank you, Glenn!
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Cynthiadh8657ka
Jun 13, 2025
Fantastic Guide - Highly Recommend! - Our LGBTQ+ Employee Resources Group took this tour to celebrate Pride month, and all 12 of us gave it rave reviews. Glenn has meticulously researched the history, and is very passionate about the stories he tells. All of us live in Vancouver and learned so much - we laughed, we cried, we danced, we curtsied. I can not recommend this tour enough!
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Angusb715
Jun 8, 2025
Unmissable! - Incredible walking tour! Glenn is a truly engaging storyteller, bringing the stories of local queer communities over the decades to life. Highly recommended!
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Girlsloveroses
May 19, 2025
FIVE STARS! - Glenn was an amazing tour guide! He was friendly, professional, and provided loads of great information. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Donnah1772
May 18, 2025
Informative and Fun Tour - Glenn is knowledge and gracious. The pace is just right and his story telling is engaging. I live in Vancouver and enjoyed this tour so whether a local or visitor it is worthwhile!
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Leemj9652qf
May 3, 2025
An enlightening experience - Amazing experience while walking on a beautiful sunny day in Vancouver. Glenn was so engaging and presented in a balanced way. So much information I was unaware of!
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Dreamer34365014019
May 2, 2025
Honoured to have experienced this tour with Glenn. - Thank you Glenn. Your tour really touched my heart. So much I didn’t know about my city and its heroes. The tour will stay with me forever and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with others!
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From $28
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).