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LGBT Toronto Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Toronto, Canada

About LGBT Toronto

TheChurch and Wellesleydistrict is the epicentre of the city's gay community and a major tourist destination.Parkdale and West Queen Westare also popular districts featuring many gay bars, clubs, restaurants and other businesses. The annualToronto Pride Week Festivalis one of the largest pride celebrations in the world, attracting over 1 million visitors every year. The portion of the neighbourhood bounded by Yonge, Jarvis, Maitland and Carlton Streets was once the estate of Alexander Wood, a merchant and magistrate who was at the centre of a strange sex scandal in 1810 when he investigated a rape case. The victim claimed that she did not know the identity of her attacker, however she had scratched her assailant's penis during the assault. In order to identify the assailant, Wood personall

Top Attractions in LGBT Toronto

Explore the best things to see and do in LGBT Toronto:

  • Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
  • Equilibrium Mural
  • Halloween Street Party
  • Hanlan's Point Beach
  • Inside Out LGBT Film & Video Festival
  • Nuit Rose
  • Pride Toronto
  • Spa Excess

Where to Eat in LGBT Toronto

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bulldog Cafe
  • 🍴Church St. Garage
  • 🍴Fabarnak
  • 🍴Hair of the Dog Neighbourhood Pub & Restaurant

Where to Stay in LGBT Toronto

  • 🏨The Wellesley
  • 🏨Town Inn Suites
  • 🏨Victoria's Mansion Guest House

LGBT Toronto Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including:

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