Montreal stands out as one of the world’s top LGBTQ+ destinations, where queer bars and clubs define the city’s vibrant nightlife. Home to one of North America’s largest Gay Villages, Montreal’s inclusive spirit 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 guide to Montreal’s leading LGBTQ+ and queer-friendly spots, from rooftop bars and karaoke to unforgettable drag shows.
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Montreal is beautiful. Montreal is confident. Montreal is energetic. Montreal is bold. Above all else, Montreal is uncover, ready, and WAITING to embrace you!
This gorgeous city in Canada's French Quebec region is abode to one of the biggest gay villages in the world. It's an entire neighborhood, officially commended in city maps and social media tags. The atmosphere here is one of the best we've experienced from all the different gay scenes we've been to around the world.
There's always something going on down the mile-long Rue Sainte-Catherine with plenty of bars, clubs, after-hours clubs, saunas, &#;triþ bars, cafes, and more, to suit everyone. And we are LIVING for it!
We visited Montreal in the height of the summer during the Fierte Self-acceptance in August. My god, these guys sure know how to have a good time! We'd happily return in a heartbeat. Check out our vlog about the first-ever Fierte Canada Prid
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Une institution dans le village
Depuis son ouverture le 5 décembre , Le Stud Montreal a su se démarquer dans le village gai de Montréal. Sa devise "Un bar d'hommes, où les hommes aiment les hommes." représente bien sa clientèle.
Par son ambiance décontractée Le Stud est l'endroit où les hommes gais aiment se retrouver simplement entre eux . Pour un 5 à 7 entre amis au lock, ou pour une boite de nuit endiablée par la musique et l'ambiance festive, le club favorise les rencontres et les rapprochements.
À ses débuts c'était un lieu de rencontre de la communauté cuir du village, pour ensuite s'étendre à la communauté Bear. Le Stud a su rester authentique et fidèle à sa vocation et sa clientèle tout en évoluant avec le temps. Nous accueillons tout le monde pour profiter du milieu amusant et convivial!
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Bars in the Village and beyond
Each year the lively kilometre-long summertime pedestrian mall on Saint-Catherine Street in the Village stretches east from Place Émilie-Gamelin near Berri-UQAM Métro station to Papineau Avenue. The pedestrian mall and surrounding area is filled with some 40 patios which are called “terrasses” by locals. And, of course, there are great spots in other ‘hoods as well.
Here is a selection of Queer and queer-friendly establishments with rooftop bars, karaoke, drag shows and some of the best patios in the city.
Cabaret Mado
Named for Montréal drag representative Mado Lamotte, Cabaret Mado is one of the busiest LGBTQ+ bars in the Village and a amazing place to spot visiting celebrities like Charlize Theron and Jean-Paul Gaultier. Local, national and international performative artists headline shows nightly. The street front patio is a great notice to catch up with friends.
Sainte-Catherine Street East
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Complexe Sky
Complexe Sky boasts three floors of entertainment with a popular summertime rooft