Walking tour: Montreal Queer History - SOLD OUT

Join us for a guided walking tour of Queer Montreal to explore the city's most significant landmarks and stories through a queer lens. 

• Walking tour highlights
• Walking tour FAQ

After the tour join your fellow alumni for a relaxed evening of drinks and conversation, providing the perfect opportunity to catch up and discuss the tour.

This immersive tour hosted by Tours Montreal will explore Montreal’s diverse and dynamic queer history, offering insights and stories that reflect the spirit and resilience of the community. The tour will finish at Dorchester Square, steps away from Bar Dominion.

5 – 7 p.m. Walking Tour
Meeting point: Guy-Concordia metro station, St-Mathieu exit
1801 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal

7 – 8 p.m. Alumni Social
Bar Dominion
1243 Metcalfe St., Montreal

Walking tour highlights

• Learn about the people that shaped the modern day queer liberation movement in Montreal.
• Hear their personal stories, based on exclusive interviews.
• Understand the cyclical nature of the advancement of civil rights.
• See the locations where important moments in history took place.
• Note how Montreal activists played a crucial role in the advancement of LGBTQ2+ rights.
• Learn about how nightlife pioneers in Montreal shaped an era of clubbing.  
• Learn about North America’s first queer space.
• Hear the devastating story of the man they once called “The colony’s first homosexual”.

Walking tour FAQ

How much walking is there?  What if I have reduced mobility?

We will walk approximately 3 km over the course of the entire tour and there are often places to sit along the way. 

If you prefer to calculate distance in miles, we’ll save you the energy of googling it:  It’s 1.86411 miles. We spend most of the walk outside on city sidewalks.  Keep in mind that the sidewalks can be icy or slushy in the winter, depending on the weather. 

The walking pace is fairly casual. If you have reduced mobility or use a wheelchair, there are always ways to make this work, but please understand that some of the buildings we visit are old historical buildings that might not be fully accessible.    

Are there bathrooms along the way?

Yes there are a few.

What if it rains / snows?

This is Montréal. Weather can be unpredictable and it does rain and snow quite often. That being said, it rarely poses a problem. Please come prepared with proper footwear, clothing and/or an umbrella.

Can I bring my dog?

Please do!  Your Guide might also bring his little doggy along in a carrying basket.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact alumnievents@concordia.ca by October 23 to allow us time to coordinate your request.