Join archivists and historians from the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) on a walk through Toronto’s queer past and follow the footsteps of activists who struggled to find a public space they could call their own.
Part Two: On King, Queen and Yonge Streets long before gay was good and before bars were everywhere, the centre of gay and lesbian life in the city was way south of the village, on King Street and the area that is now the Eaton’s Centre. Explore some of the earliest LGBTQ...
Join archivists and historians from the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) on a walk through Toronto’s queer past and follow the footsteps of activists who struggled to find a public space they could call their own.
Part Two: On King, Queen and Yonge Streets long before gay was good and before bars were everywhere, the centre of gay and lesbian life in the city was way south of the village, on King Street and the area that is now the Eaton’s Centre. Explore some of the earliest LGBTQ points of interest on this tour, as well as more recent LGBTQ historical highlights south of College.
Note: the date of the tour was printed incorrectly in the Heritage Toronto brochure. It is JUNE 25th (not July 25th)
Co-Presented with Heritage Toronto.
Start Point: King Street and Yonge Street (northwest corner)
Cost: $20 – spaces are limited
