Uncover the wild, untold history of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community on a 2-hour adventure through Downtown and the West End. Discover outrageous drag queens, book store bombings, and unsung heroes who changed the city forever.
- Vancouver Downtown - Meet your guide
- the man in pink!
- outside Trees Organic Coffee Shop at 930 Burrard Street. You’ll soon embark on a 2 hour long adventure into the LGBTQ2+ history and culture of this West Coast metropolis.
You’ll 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 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.
You’ll finish right in the middle of the action in the Davie Street village with its fantastic variety of bars and restaurants.
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
The hidden narratives of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community are ready to be unveiled. The exciting, yet untold past of this vibrant group is filled with tales of hardship, solidarity, and jubilation. Embark on a two-hour journey into the heart of Downtown and the West End, where you will encounter a past populated by audacious drag queens, attacks on bookshops, and the quiet trailblazers who drastically altered the social dynamics of our city.
- Wear sensible shoes.
- Bring sunscreen if it’s warm out.
- This walking tour contains explicit language.
- The walking tour happens rain or shine, but many of the stops are under cover.
- Not recommended for guests under the age of 14.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time so we can check you in. Our tours depart on time and we don’t want you to miss it!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
