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.
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.
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Vancouver Downtown - Join your guide, easily recognizable in pink, outside Trees Organic Coffee Shop at 930 Burrard Street. Prepare for a 2-hour journey exploring the LGBTQ2+ history and culture of this vibrant West Coast city.
The tour will lead you through the fascinating stories of Imperial Court coronations, drag kings at the Quadra, gay…
- Vancouver Downtown - Join your guide, easily recognizable in pink, outside Trees Organic Coffee Shop at 930 Burrard Street. Prepare for a 2-hour journey exploring the LGBTQ2+ history and culture of this vibrant West Coast city.
The tour will lead you through the fascinating stories of Imperial Court coronations, drag kings at the Quadra, gay ministers at the United Church, Patient Zero, the GRID crisis, and a visit to the serene Nelson Park, culminating in the lively gaybourhood on Davie Street.
As you walk through the historic, tree-lined West End, you’ll uncover the city’s first Pride parade, Jim Deva Plaza, bookstore bombings, a transgender activist who exposed the largest crime in Vancouver’s history, the city’s hidden gay village, and the inspiring tale of the two-spirited warrior Gone to the Spirits.
The tour concludes in the heart of the Davie Street village, surrounded by an exciting array of bars and restaurants.

- Professional guide
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Discover the hidden stories of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community as they are unveiled in an exciting journey. This two-hour exploration through Downtown and the West End brings to life the vibrant history of resilience, solidarity, and joy. Encounter tales of flamboyant drag queens, bookstore bombings, and the unsung heroes who have indelibly transformed…
Discover the hidden stories of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community as they are unveiled in an exciting journey. This two-hour exploration through Downtown and the West End brings to life the vibrant history of resilience, solidarity, and joy. Encounter tales of flamboyant drag queens, bookstore bombings, and the unsung heroes who have indelibly transformed the city’s social landscape.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.