{"id":81273,"date":"2021-09-07T11:34:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T16:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=81273"},"modified":"2021-09-07T11:34:59","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T16:34:59","slug":"canadas-10-coolest-spots-for-lgbtq-travelers-beyond-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/canadas-10-coolest-spots-for-lgbtq-travelers-beyond-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada&#8217;s 10 coolest spots for LGBTQ travelers, beyond Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A walk down Church Street in Toronto&#8217;s Gay Village makes it clear that the city welcomes LGBTQIA travelers. But it\u2019s not the only destination waving the rainbow flag in the Great White North. Canada as a nation is committed to inclusivity, and LGBTQIA travelers looking to escape up north can feel secure at almost any tourist hot spot. These 10 places (that are not Toronto) belong on every LGBTQ itinerary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/10-best-destinations-in-mexico-for-lgbtq-travelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 10 best destinations in Mexico for LGBTQ travelers<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Whistler<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_51931\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51931\" class=\"wp-image-51931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WhistlerPride-Ski-Slopes2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WhistlerPride-Ski-Slopes2.jpg 3072w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WhistlerPride-Ski-Slopes2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WhistlerPride-Ski-Slopes2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WhistlerPride-Ski-Slopes2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WhistlerPride-Ski-Slopes2-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WhistlerPride-Ski-Slopes2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-51931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Whistler Pride<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This tiny ski town is one of the biggest surprises in Canada for LGBTQIA travelers. <strong>Whistler Pride and Ski Festival<\/strong> is arguably North America&#8217;s most prominent LGBTQ winter event. It&#8217;s held each January, and will celebrate its 29th edition in 2022. Here, it\u2019s all about the slopes, so hit up an apr\u00e8s somewhere friendly like <a href=\"https:\/\/gibbonswhistler.com\/venue\/longhorn-saloon-grill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Longhorn Saloon &amp; Grill<\/strong><\/a>, maybe for all-day Champagne on Saturday? Meanwhile,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Whistler-Hotels-Crystal-Lodge-Suites.h26720.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Crystal Lodge<\/strong><\/a> provides the modern comfort you\u2019ll want after a day on the slopes.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Calgary<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36831 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Calgary.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Calgary.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Calgary-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Calgary-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Calgary-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not obvious that this quaint city hosts Canada&#8217;s premier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crgra.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gay Rodeo<\/strong>,<\/a> which draws thousands of attendees to the only event of its type outside the U.S. Locals flock to bars like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/backlotyyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Backlot<\/strong>,<\/a> whose owner described his venue as \u201cpeople-friendly,\u201d despite its usual categorization as a gay bar. LGBTQIA travelers will feel at home here with or without chaps and leather boots. It\u2019s a small city when it comes to accommodations, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Calgary-Hotels-Calgary-Marriott-Downtown-Hotel.h40604.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel<\/strong><\/a> offers all the basics, plus a pool!<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Montreal<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Montreal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Montreal.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Montreal-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Montreal-600x423.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Montreal-400x282.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The heart of Montreal\u2019s gay district, rue Sainte Catherine, is filled with plenty of bars and clubs, but <a href=\"http:\/\/bar-renard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bar Renard<\/strong><\/a> brings a bit of calm and elegance to the partying. This inclusive space has a wide selection of wines, microbrews, and cocktails to pair with nibbles to start the evening. Skip the big hotels and cozy up in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Montreal-Hotels-LEscogriffe-BB.h11592275.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>L\u2019Escogriffe B&amp;B<\/strong><\/a> to soak up a bit of the local charm in the heart of Montreal\u2019s Gay Village. Plus there\u2019s a private deck! That has us all saying <em>oui<\/em>!<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Vancouver<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vancouver-pride.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait, LGBTQI Pride Event, Afro, Pride, Laughing\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vancouver-pride.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vancouver-pride-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vancouver-pride-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vancouver-pride-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/vancouver-pride-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Canada\u2019s west coast has its own rugged appeal while maintaining just as much queer inclusion as its eastern counterparts. Among the hangouts worth checking out are\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eleven-81.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1181 Lounge<\/a><\/strong>, which is proud to welcome everyone and brings a bit of industrial chic design to Davies Village, Vancouver\u2019s LGBTQ hub. Down the street from 1181 Lounge, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Vancouver-Hotels-The-Burrard.h3674197.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burrard Hotel<\/a> offers contemporary comfort without having to get a ride to and from the nightlife.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Banff<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/banff.jpg\" alt=\"Banff\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/banff.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/banff-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/banff-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/banff-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/banff-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outside the big cities, Canadians are just as inclusive. In Alberta\u2019s Canadian Rockies, Banff and Lake Louise are popular among LGBTQIA travelers looking for a natural escape. Inclusivity is everywhere. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.highrollersbanff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>High Rollers<\/strong><\/a> offers bowling, pizza, and beer to make up for its lack of pulsing nightlife. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Banff-Hotels-Fairmont-Banff-Springs.h13652.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fairmont Banff Springs<\/strong><\/a> is a favorite hotel offers a fairytale-like experience; it&#8217;s set within a UNESCO heritage site in the mountains.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Ottawa<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_81353\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81353\" class=\"wp-image-81353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ottawa.jpg\" alt=\"Ottawa, Canada\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rideau Canal (UNESCO) at Sunset with Chateau Laurier in background<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Canada\u2019s capital city isn\u2019t the capital of LGBTQ life, but it doesn\u2019t shy away from it either. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swizzles.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swizzles<\/a> is a favorite local nightlife spot and labels itself a \u201cbias-free bar.\u201d Monday\u2019s comedy nights and Thursday\u2019s drag shows make it much more than just a place to grab a drink. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Ottawa-Hotels-Alt-Hotel-Ottawa.h14717134.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alt Hotel Calgary<\/a> offers all the essential comfort you need staying downtown, close to the action and the waterfront.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Quebec City<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quebec-City-at-dusk.1265x725.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quebec-City-at-dusk.1265x725.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quebec-City-at-dusk.1265x725-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quebec-City-at-dusk.1265x725-600x344.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quebec-City-at-dusk.1265x725-610x350.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quebec-City-at-dusk.1265x725-1250x716.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Quebec-City-at-dusk.1265x725-400x229.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Montreal steals a lot of the French-speaking shine in Canada, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ledraguecabaretclub\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Drague Cabaret Club<\/a> in Quebec City proves that this smaller, arguably more charming part of Quebec has appeal for LGBTQIA travelers. It\u2019s a little slice of Europe in North America, featuring cobbled streets and French spoken everywhere. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Quebec-Hotels-Hotel-Hippocampe-Caters-To-Gay-Men-Reserve-Aux-Hommes.h7742577.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H\u00f4tel Hippocampe<\/a> is the city\u2019s premiere accommodation for a male-only environment and is just a 10-minute walk from Le Drague Cabaret Club.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Halifax<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36814 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Halifax.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Halifax.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Halifax-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Halifax-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Halifax-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Up and coming Halifax is poised to join Toronto and Montreal as a gay hotspot in Canada. Nestled on the ocean, it boasts maritime charm and dashes of history as one of Canada\u2019s historic ports. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glitterbeancafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glitter Bean Caf\u00e9<\/a> is a collective striving to make inclusive spaces beyond nightlife venues for queer, non-binary, and trans patrons. Take a pass on the big hotels and head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Halifax-Hotels-Garden-South-Park-Inn.h6612005.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden South Park Inn<\/a>, which provides Victorian charm befitting of quirky Halifax.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Edmonton<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_81352\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81352\" class=\"wp-image-81352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Edmonton.jpg\" alt=\"Edmonton, Canada\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Downtown Edmonton&#8217;s skyline, Alberta Canada<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Small city charm collides with big city vibes when it comes to LGBTQ events in Edmonton. Walk along Jasper Avenue or use the city\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/ualberta.ca\/chitea-lab\/eqh-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">queer history app<\/a> to explore the city. Then head to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourgaybar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evolution Wonder Lounge<\/a> for karaoke, drag, and burlesque performances with LGBTQIA locals. Be sure to ask about getting the best view at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Edmonton-Hotels-The-Westin-Edmonton.h20275.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westin Edmonton<\/a>, one of the only dog-friendly hotels in the downtown area.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Winnipeg<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-81351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Winnipeg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Its main attraction is the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, so it\u2019s hard to imagine Winnipeg being anything but a draw for LGBTQIA travelers. You\u2019ll fit in here no matter who you are, and especially when sipping drinks at the <a href=\"https:\/\/thegoodwill.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Will<\/a>, an inclusive social club and venue that dabbles in all sorts of musical and live performances (set to reopen soon; check their web site for the latest). The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Winnipeg-Hotels-The-Fairmont-Winnipeg.h26715.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairmont Winnipeg<\/a> will bring a touch of elegance to your stay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh, Canada!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":81357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2680,2679,2681,2682],"tags":[2943],"class_list":["post-81273","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-banff","category-canada","category-montreal","category-toronto","tag-lgbtqia"],"acf":{"api_active":false,"api_title":"","api_excerpt":"","api_featured_image":false,"api_lob":"Hotels"},"posts_api_cpm_point":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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