Gay Toronto - Explore Canada's Gay Mecca
Hallelujah. Let's head to Church - Street that is. The Church Wellesley Gay Village is world famous for its homo-rific nightlife, inclusive community center and fabulous restaurants. Apparently the land was bought way back in the 1820s by a gay merchant named Alexander Wood. Ever since, the gay community has made this district of Toronto into quite a nice home. Toronto's Gay Village has everything a gay traveler could need or want. Bookstores, gay-owned accommodation, queer theater and gay and lesbian bars cater to all tastes. And Toronto is one of the few cities that has two gay villages, the Queer West Village is edgier with funky restaurants and a number of Queer/straight mixed bars.
Annual events such as the Pride Week at the end of June and the Church Street Fetish Fair in August are definite highlights. Plus, Toronto offers museums, art galleries and great shopping. Praise be. Get me my travel agent!