The Really Gay History Tour in Vancouver, Canada
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Vancouver's LGBTQ2+ community on this half-day walking tour. Follow a guide on a curated itinerary designed to show the history of the movement in the Canadian city, with stops at Granville Street, the Imperial Court coronations site, locations of police raids and bookstore bombings. On the way from downtown to the historic gay neighborhood of Davie Street, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and snap photos.
Highlights
- ✓Engaging commentary from a guide as you walk
- ✓Learn about the history of the LGBTQ2+ community in Vancouver
- ✓Walking tour lets you get to know the city on foot
- ✓Half-day tour leaves the rest of the day free for other activities
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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!
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
The Really Gay History Tour in Vancouver, Canada
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Vancouver's LGBTQ2+ community on this half-day walking tour. Follow a guide on a curated itinerary designed to show the history of the movement in the Canadian city, with stops at Granville Street, the Imperial Court coronations site, locations of police raids and bookstore bombings. On the way from downtown to the historic gay neighborhood of Davie Street, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and snap photos.
Highlights
- ✓Engaging commentary from a guide as you walk
- ✓Learn about the history of the LGBTQ2+ community in Vancouver
- ✓Walking tour lets you get to know the city on foot
- ✓Half-day tour leaves the rest of the day free for other activities
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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!
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.