Discover the stories, landmarks, and icons of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community on this fun filled history tour of Vancouver’s gay scene. Enjoy two hours packed with unbelievable Vancouver history on a stroll from downtown to the historic gay village.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 14 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Starting time 10:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Hear remarkable stories from Vancouver's LGBTQ2+ incredible history
- Walk with an expert local guide and creator of the tour
- Explore Vancouver's Gay Village on Davie Street
- Learn about the struggles, the heartbreak, and the triumphs from a community that fought back
Full description
The tour starts in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment scene on Granville Street where you'll embark on a 2-hour adventure into the LGBTQ2+ history and culture of this West Coast metropolis.
Next, make your way into the heart of Vancouver's entertainment scene on Granville Street, and discover Vancouver's very earliest gay bars. Weave a path through Imperial Court coronations, drag kings at the Quadra, gay ministers at the United Church, Patient Zero, the GRID crisis, and visit the urban oasis Nelson Park until you find yourself in the gaybourhood on Davie Street.
The walking tour strolls the historic tree-lined West End as you discover the city's earliest Pride parade, Jim Deva Plaza, bookstore bombings, a transgender campaigner who blew the whistle on the biggest crime in Vancouver history, Vancouver’s secret gay village, and the remarkable story of two-spirited warrior Gone to the Spirits. The tour finishes right in the middle of the action in the Davie Street village with its fantastic variety of bars and restaurants, the perfect place to enjoy a post-walking tour cocktail as you reflect on your afternoon's adventure!
Includes
- Guided tour in English with a local expert
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities are not included, it is recommend to tip the guide 15-20% at the end of the tour
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Outside the City Centre Skytrain Station @ Granville St, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K8, Canada. Look for the man in pink!
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Tours operate rain or shine, please be sure to dress for the weather
