Montreal gay neighborhood

Montreal stands out as one of the world’s uppermost LGBTQ+ destinations, where homosexual bars and clubs explain the city’s vibrant nightlife. Home to one of North America’s largest Male lover Villages, Montreal’s inclusive essence extends far beyond, with queer-friendly venues and events across the city. For , the 19th edition of the one-kilometre-long summer pedestrian mall on Saint-Catherine Street transforms the Village into a lively hub of some 40 terrasses. Discover our ultimate reference to Montreal’s best Gay and queer-friendly spots, from rooftop bars and karaoke to unforgettable drag shows.

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Guide To The Gay Village Montreal

This guide to the famous Montreal Gay Village will show you why Montreal has become a top LGBT tourist destination for travelers around the world. Montreal is acknowledged for its welcoming and diverse people, vibrant male lover nightlife, and beautiful architecture. Also, poutine. 

The Montreal Lgbtq+ Village is easy to spot and even easier to differentiate from the rest of the municipality. Named unsurprisingly exactly what it is, Gay Village Montreal is full of restaurants, shops, bars, nightclubs, hotels, street performers, stunning art, and surprises around every corner.


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The Gay Village Montreal runs along Sainte-Catherine Street from Berri to Papineau Road. Stepping onto Sainte-Catherine Avenue is like leaving the regular world and entering gay world (yes, that was a Mean Girls reference). Upon stepping onto the street, you will see over , rainbow balls strung above your head, spanning the 1km stretch that makes up the Montreal Gay Village. It is seriously ideal for the ‘gram.

From April until September, this colorful stretch of Ste-Ca

The Village

The Village’s come-one, come-all spirit marks this rainbow-hued quarter as a necessary part of the city’s urban landscape. Both an LGBT+ community gathering indicate and a living, breathing neighbourhood, the Village is far more than one of Montréal’s liveliest party hubs and the centre of summer's Pride events – although, nowhere else quite gets down in the quite same way.

Montréal’s big gay heart

Openness 24/7

Beaudry metro station with its rainbow pillars stands proudly at the geographic heart of Montréal’s Village, the biggest of its kind in North America. Bustling Sainte-Catherine Street running east to west acts as the gaybourhood’s main drag, stacked with fine eateries, eye-popping boutiques, and a multitude of B&B options housed in uniquely Montréalaise architecture. Welcoming nightclubs that stay packed long into the night personify Montréal’s joie de vivre and the anything goes scene awaits with arms unlock wide. But the fun runs 24/7, making Le Village one of Montréal’s most vibrant, expose, and inclusive quarters both day and night.


Our Gay Village Montreal Hotel

Experience Montreal's Gay Village from the convenience of your suite in our LGBTQ-friendly hotel.

Gay Village is a fun and friendly place to hang out no matter when you visit. You can twist the night away in the area’s hottest nightclubs and bars or enjoy some good times with your friends on a restaurant patio. Parties are much more memorable at a BYOB lounge, so what are you waiting for, visit us at our gay Montreal hotel.

 Gay Village Restaurant Recommendations:

If you are going for a more chill atmosphere, we suggest trying the amazing entrees and delicious drinks from the professional team of mixologists at Bar Pamplemousse. This restaurant and bar combination is within walking distance from HOTEL

Feel like staying in for the night? HOTEL10's BAR20 bistro is the perfect choice! From coffee to cocktails, BAR20 has an assortment of options to choose from to make your night-in even better.