The Gay Village in Montreal is a vibrant and unique neighborhood
born in the 1980s. It serves as the locus of much of the social
life of LGBTQ persons, and is the site of many celebrations
including annual pride activities such as the Divers/Cite arts and
music festival, Community Day, and the Pride parade. As a result,
it has become a popular draw for tourists from around the
world.
Montreal's Gay Village explores the neighborhood from a variety
of vantage points and attempts to answer many salient questions
about its origins, name, residents, and more: When and why did the
Village emerge as a gay neighborhood?
Where did it get its name?
Who are the residents of the Village?
Is the Village primarily a space for gay men, or is it open to a
diverse group of people?
Is it truly a village, or is it a ghetto-and what are the
differences?
Is it a safe neighborhood to live in and visit?
How do LGBTQ persons, tourists, the media, the city, and the
tourist industry view the Village?
Does the Village have a future as a viable gay neighborhood?
This scholarly profile explores the answer to these and many
other questions regarding this unique, internationally known
community.
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