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The gay scene of Toronto is huge, full of queer hangouts. From drag shows to &#;etish bars, Toronto's gay nightlife will tantalize your senses

Diverse, exciting, buzzing, and…best ass?

Yup, that's actually a thing in the Toronto gay scene! Over at Woody's gay bar, every Friday evening, they host the “best ass” competition!

Butts aside, the gay scene of Toronto truly has something for everyone. The city is dwelling to Canada's largest LGBTQ community and welcomes visitors from all walks of life.

Just like the gay scene in Montreal, the gay village of Toronto is gigantic . It is located at the intersection of Church and Wellesley Streets, hence its nickname: the “Church and Wellesley Village”, or just “The Village”…or, “ya'll wanna go out in Church later?”. This is where the majority of the best gay bars, clubs, restaurants, cafes, and clothing stores can be found.

Toronto's Gay Villageis also ground zero for the annual Toronto Pride Week every June, which is one of the largest Pride e

Gay Nightlife in Toronto: Best Bars, Clubs, & More

One of the great centers of arts and culture in North America, Toronto is also one of the world's foremost gay destinations, The city hosts a famously large Gay Pride celebration each summer and cultivating a lively scene in neighborhoods like Church Street Village, Queen Street West, and Leslieville. Indeed, in this guide to Toronto gay nightlife, you'll find not only the usual Church Street dance clubs and video bars but also a medley of restaurants, cafés, and mixed bars elsewhere in the city.

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Toronto's eclectic hangouts have always been—and continue to be—popular for drag shows and known for drawing a diverse mix of all ages.

  • Crews & Tango: This attractively furnished bar occupies a vintage townhouse in the Gay Village and also has a restaurant that serves noun casual fare and a adorable back patio.
  • Reposado Tequila Bar: This bustling storefront space carries Toronto's biggest selection of fine tequilas and also turns out petty plates for noshing.
  • Woody's and Sailor: If there's a single bar in Toro

    DISCO/Vering The Seventies &#; Mapping the Village

    By Joseph Abernethy

    In the upcoming Issues of CommuniQue The ArQuives is going to explore the shifting locations and histories of Toronto&#;s changing LGBTQ2+ bar scene. Starting with the 70’s and running into the ’s each article will examine a decade of change. The focus will be primarily on spaces that catered to the city’s vibrant queer community and what’s become of those spaces. The study for this series has been conducted using sources available in our collections and includes articles written for The Body Politic, Ryerson business surveys, clippings from The Toronto Star and complaint letters written to city counselors.  

    The 70’s:

    Working with what is accessible at The ArQuives a lot of the material on this decade is limited to the end of the decade. This is in part because by the end of the 70’s the gay liberation movement was gaining steam leading to more documentation. As The ArQuives uncovers more history we’re actively seeking the untold stories of Toronto&#;s diverse queer communities.

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    Looking to visit the best gay bars in Toronto?

    Our comprehensive guide to Toronto gay bars is an excellent resource for LGBT nightlife lovers. Our list of Toronto gay bars features a diversity of entertaining venues: from drag clubs to queer theatre, LGBT stand up comedy to gay sports bar, hipster hideaway to flashy nightclubs.

    You&#;ll find everything you need to know about gay bars in Toronto, whether you&#;re a visiting Drag Queen fan or local gaggle of gays keen to dance to pop diva&#;s under glittering disco balls.

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    A History of Gay Bars in Toronto

    Gay bars in Toronto as we know them didn’t really exist until the s. Prior to that people were limited to public parks, washrooms, and “low-key” bars and clubs in which there was always the danger of being found out. Places like The Continental, Letros Nile Room, and the St. Charles Tavern (with the slogan “meet me under the clock” – the clock which can still be seen during renovations on Yonge St.)  offered spaces where gays and lesbians would me