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Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canada
Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canada (Robert Glusic/Getty)

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Canada Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • Don't bite off more of Canada than you can chew. Like trying to see all of the United States in one trip, seeing more than two or three spots at a time in Canada is pointless. Each city is its own destination.
  • Be Canadian: Be Polite. Whether they admit it to you or not, Canadians see Americans as assertive and curt. Be sure to always say please, thank you, and excuse me, and be careful about speaking your mind too forcefully.
  • Throw your French out the window. You may be proud of your college French, but understanding the Quebecois dialect can be mind-boggling to the uninitiated. Having said that, most of Canada is bilingual, and reading French can help you get by. And Canadians can understand your French even if you can't understand theirs.
  • Don't expect much of a queer scene outside of the major cities. Despite Canada's liberalism, its hinterlands are pretty much devoid of anything gay, and some cities like Calgary and Ottawa don't have much of a scene at all.
  • Be prepared for the Canadian winter. If you think Minneapolis or Chicago can be freezing around Christmas, wait until you've experienced Canada. On the flip side, you’d be hard-pressed to find better skiing than in Whistler (British Columbia), Banff (Alberta), or Mount Tremblant (Quebec).

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Canada

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The world's second-largest country is also the western hemisphere's most pro-gay nation, eclipsing even parts of Europe in tolerance and acceptance. Read More

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Museum of Anthropology

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At Gate 4
6393 NW Marine Dr
Vancouver, British Columbia

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The Gay Village

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Sainte-Catherine Est and environs
Montreal, Quebec
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Sky

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1474 rue Sainte-Catherine Est
Montreal, Quebec QC H2L 2J1
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FOUR SEASONS TORONTO

21 AVENUE ROAD
Toronto M5R2G1 Map

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Opus Hotel

322 Davie St.
Vancouver V6B 5Z6 Map

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Opus Hotel Montreal

10 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal H2X 4C9 Map

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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