The Really Gay History Tour

It's time for Vancouver's secrets to come out of the closet. From drag kings and two spirit warriors, to queer church ministers and transgender crime fighters, this walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of our city.

Duration 2 hours

Private tour pricing from 37.8 USD per person

Group tour available in English

We really enjoyed the Gay History Tour! Glenn, the tour guide was so knowledgeable about the history of the gay community in Vancouver and his stories really made the struggles and triumphs come alive. We learned so much and highly recommend this interesting and informative tour!

Highlights

Hear about pivotal moments in LGBTQ2+ history

Visit the vibrant Davie St. Village

Hear the stories of a community that fought back

Description

It's time for Vancouver's secrets to come out of the closet! From drag kings and two spirit warriors, to queer church ministers and transgender crime fighters, this walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of Vancouver.

Meet your guide - the man in pink! - outside the Robert Lee YMCA at 955 Burrard Street. You'll embark on a 2 hour adventure into the LGBTQ2+ history and culture of this West Coast metropolis.

You'll find yourself Vancouver's entertainment scene on Granville Street, weave a path through Imperial Court coronations, kiss in’s, drag kings, gay ministers at the United Church, Patient Zero, and the GRID crisis, until you find yourself in the gaybourhood on Davie Street.

Stroll the historic 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, 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 variety of bars and restaurants.