Canada is known to be friendly and welcoming to all, and this hospitality extends to the LGBTQ+ community. Canada is one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world and a must-visit for all LGBTQ+ travelers In fact, Canada shares first place in the 2018 Spartacus Gay Travel Index. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IGLTA also released the second edition of the UNWTO Global Report on LGBT Tourism and it was noted that 86% of Canadian, millennial-aged respondents believe homosexuality should be accepted. Canada was also one of the first countries to officially legalize same-sex marriage nationwide back in 2005, a decade before the United States.

Travel to Canada is extremely safe for LGBTQ+ visitors, especially in the larger cities where there is a humming gay village, lively nightlife and lots of community associations and support groups.  The three cities listed above are some of the world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the world

Toronto's main hub for our community is known as The Village and trust us, you won't be the only gay there with how lively and bustling it always is! The two main streets of the Village are Church and Wellesley, so you'll be sure to find plenty of places around here. If you love people watching as much as we do, then Botique bar is perfect, not only has it got fabulous cocktails but a great view of Church street too. A little drag, dancing and karaoke can be found at Crew and Tangos, it can get really busy here because the shows are so wild! If you're missing home, head over to the Canadian take on a British Pub at The Church Mouse, always great for a burger and a pint.

We highly recommend heading on over to is FABARNAK, serving great food that's locally grown and produced as well as using staff from the LGBTQ+ community who have faced barriers to employment, a real chance to feel good while eating good. Fancy a slice of Italy? Sambucas on Church is famous in the area for being the best italian around, but if you want to try something a little further afield head to Kinka Izakaya for mouthwatering Japanese cuisine.

I know...you weren't quite thinking "beach" when you thought "Canada" right? Well just a short Ferry ride away on the Toronto Islands you''ll find Hanlan's Point. It's a clothing optional beach for those of you who like the all over glow and it's considered the best gay beach in all of Canada.