Vancouver: LGBTQ2+ History Tour with Guide
ID: GYG223800-384714
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the stories, landmarks, and icons of Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community on this fun filled history tour of Vancouver’s gay scene. Enjoy two hours packed with unbelievable Vancouver history on a stroll from downtown to the historic gay village.
The tour starts in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment scene on Granville Street where you'll embark on a 2-hour adventure into the LGBTQ2+ history and culture of this West Coast metropolis.
Next, make your way into the heart of Vancouver's entertainment scene on Granville Street, and discover Vancouver's very earliest gay bars. 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 the 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. The tour finishes right in the middle of the action in the Davie Street village with its fantastic variety of bars and restaurants, the perfect place to enjoy a post-walking tour cocktail as you reflect on your afternoon's adventure!
Highlights
- Hear remarkable stories from Vancouver's LGBTQ2+ incredible history
- Walk with an expert local guide and creator of the tour
- Explore Vancouver's Gay Village on Davie Street
- Learn about the struggles, the heartbreak, and the triumphs from a community that fought back
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tours operate rain or shine, please be sure to dress for the weather
• The tour is designed for adult audiences and contains some references to adult themes. The local partner's age recommendation is 14+, but children aged 10+ can attend and enjoy the walking tour if their parents are comfortable with them hearing mature subject matter
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
Masks are optional for this activity
Outside the Robert Lee YMCA at 955 Burrard Street.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
