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Canada, AB, Calgary: May 26 2012-Jun 07 2012, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival 2012. Details

Canada, BC, Whistler: Feb 05 2012-Feb 12 2012, Winter Pride Whistler 2012. Details

Canada, ON, Toronto: Jun 06 2012-Jun 21 2012, Toronto Pride 2012. Details

Canada, QC, Montreal: Apr 12 2012-Apr 25 2012, Montreal White Party Week 2012. Details

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Gay Travel: Mont Tremblant, Quebec

Feb 8th, 2012

The snow started slowly, almost hesitant, as if uncertain about its form. For ten minutes or twenty, it looked as if we would get icy rain - and then, miraculously, the snow commenced: big fluffy fat flakes that clustered on our lashes and clung to our scarves and gloves. Unbeknownst to those of us already atop the summit of Mont... read_more

New Canada Air Regulations May Exclude Transgender Travelers

Feb 4th, 2012

A number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates and media outlets are expressing concern over recent Canadian air travel regulations which they feel exclude transgender passengers from flights. Among the first to draw attention to the regulation was blogger Christin Scarlett Milloy, who points to one specific passage which states that "an air carrier shall not transport a... read_more

Gay Travel: Canada By Rail

Feb 2nd, 2012

Brrrrr... Cuddle up and enjoy a cozy voyage aboard VIA Rail's Romance by Rail offering couples a unique romantic getaway in a private cabin while enjoying the picturesque landscapes of Canada. Glide through Canada's winter wonderland free of weather delays and flight cancellations on board the signature Canadian, a four-day journey originating in either Toronto or Vancouver. Sip sparkling wine and... read_more

Another Contest: Ski Canada and Explore Like a Local

Jan 13th, 2012

Enter the "Ski Canada and Explore Like a Local Contest" for your chance to win a seven-night ski getaway for two people at one of four premier resorts. Each participating resort is stamped with its own unique character, mountains of snow and friendly locals. No matter which resort you choose, you'll be guaranteed great skiing or snowboarding, an array of... read_more

Gay Travel's Top Ski Cities

Jan 11th, 2012

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada During the winter, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains combine to create the largest skiable area in all of North America. The Whistler/Blackcomb experience includes more than just skiing. Get out and explore Cavanaugh Valley on snowmobile or snowshoe. Go ziplining over Fitzsimmons Creek, where it’s like zipping through a snow globe. This Canadian hotspot will surely satisfy your... read_more

Gay Travel: Montreal Has Music in Its Soul

Nov 22nd, 2011

Back before the bubble burst, when we were fantasizing about a tertiary residence in Montreal, we found ourselves in a residential sales office, talking to a fellow New Yorker, a classical violinist, who was moving permanently to Montreal because "this city has music in its soul." That sentiment echoed in our ears throughout this year's edition of Divers/Cite, Montreal's annual weeklong... read_more

Canada: Tourism BC Backtracks on China Gay Travel Flap

Nov 10th, 2011

A portion of the controversial brochure, named "How to Market Your Business in China," was issued to the public on Monday and immediately began receiving negative feedback. The brochure reads there is a prohibition on promoting gay tourism and gambling under the regulations of the China National Tourism Administration. By Tuesday B.C.'s Tourism Ministry offered its apologies for the incident and promised... read_more

British Columbia Won't Woo Gay Chinese Tourists

Nov 8th, 2011

The provincial government wants the Chinese to buy our lumber, seafood and natural gas, and come over as tourists to spend money. But as far as tourism promotion is concerned, B.C. and Canada have drawn the line at gay gamblers. The province has agreed to respect a federal undertaking to not do any tourism marketing there aimed at gays, or gamblers. So... read_more

Ski Gay Whistler, British Columbia

Sep 17th, 2011

Whistler, in British Columbia is a highly popular and gay-friendly resort town. Whistler is widely known for the Gay Ski Week and WinterPride--to be held Feb 5th through 12th, 2012. The 20th Anniversary of WinterPride marks the celebrations of being 'out' on the slopes and welcomes all orientations and genders. There are no official gay bars, but the thing about Whistler... read_more

Canadian Gay Market Worth $7 Billion a Year, Study Says

Sep 10th, 2011

Travel Gay Canada (TGC) has announced the findings of its second research study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-identified (LGBT) travelers. The finding? Gay Canadians show a market size of $7 billion annually. TGC estimates that there are 1.8 million gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender travelers from Canada and they spend on average $1,131 per trip last year. "The gay and lesbian... read_more

Gay Travel: The Bay of Fundy on Canada’s East Coast

Jul 20th, 2011

Alexander the Great had his Lighthouse. The Greeks had the Colossus of Rhodes. There was the Hanging Gardens in Babylon and of course the Pyramids have been there since time immortal. But today we have Seven New Wonders of the World or at least we will when the voting is done this fall and the Seven New Wonders of... read_more

Gay Travel: Visiting Montreal, Canada's Bad Boy

Jul 18th, 2011

My friend Matt and I spent the last four days in Montreal. When touring the city, one can't help but get the feeling that Montreal is Canada's good-boy-turned-bad. Innumerable chapels, churches and cathedrals line the streets - surrounded by strip clubs, bars and sex shops. It seems, at some point, Montreal and Christianity must have had some sort of falling... read_more

Gay Travel: Tremendous Toronto, Ontario

Jul 14th, 2011

The visit to Canada is over and my travelling companion and I have managed to get through a huge variety of outfits nodding to the past and to a bright future; suffice to say, a good time has been had by the pair of us. Alright, Prince William I ain't but I'm not long back from The True North Strong... read_more

Gay Travel: Escaping to British Columbia's Charlotte Islands

Jun 24th, 2011

You could not possibly conjure up a more refreshing travel destination in North America than the Queen Charlotte Islands. It will take a bit of planning so start now for the upcoming summer's trip. Imagine a green group of about 150 islands surrounded by mist and myths lying off the coast of British Columbia. It is a place where the powerful... read_more

Gay Travel: Vancouver, British Columbia

Jun 3rd, 2011

Few cities in the world present themselves as majestically as Vancouver, British Columbia. The sunshine in Canada's Gateway to the Pacific allows for sweeping vistas, from sea to mountains to pure urbanity. A five-hour nonstop flight will set you down in Seattle, then skip the connecting flight and make the scenic 2 1/2 hour drive up Interstate 5 north into... read_more

As Times Change, What' Next for Toronto's Gay Village?

Feb 23rd, 2011

When Enza Anderson moved to the Village in 1994, the streets were electric. The bars opened up their windows so that drag queens could shout at the crowds in the street. People met and rallied on "the steps" at the southwest corner of Church and Wellesley streets. The theme for Pride that year was: "The best is yet to come." Amazing... read_more

Ontario's Buckhorn & The Kawartha Lakes Region

Aug 21st, 2010

Gay Friendly Central Ontario Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

We invite you to discover the beauty of Buckhorn and its surrounding area, there are few places in Canada as visually stunning as the Kawartha Lakes area with open spaces, waterways and and abundance of birds and wildlife, with many unusual geographical features.

The Buckhorn area is rich... read_more

A Hidden Gem – Escape to Waterloo County in Ontario Canada

Jul 23rd, 2010

Located just one hour northeast of Toronto, Waterloo County attracts a multitude of travelers annually. Originally settled by Pennsylvanian Mennonites in the early 1800's, the area is steeped in history.

Making their way north from Pennsylvania in primitive Conestoga wagons, early pioneers battled dense forests, treacherous waterways and intense swampland, eventually settling along the banks of the Grand River. ... read_more

British Columbia's Chilcotin: Rugged Mountain Beauty

Dec 1st, 2009

In the remote interior of British Columbia, halfway between Williams Lake and the fishing village of Bella Coola, lies the small community of Kleena Kleene. In the heart of Tsilhqot'in territory and criss-crossed by the Klinaklini and McClinchy Rivers, it is snuggled between Ts'ylo-s Park and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, offering many beautiful photographic opportunities.

The Chilcotin (Tsilhqot'in) is an expansive region... read_more