Montreal Queerstory Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The QUEERSTORY Tour recalls the days when Montréal's LGBTQ2+ establishments were located in the west-end of downtown. Through true stories (we name names!) of struggle and triumph, we remember the horrible and the fabulous history of Montréal's queer people and institutions. You'll hear about the bars, the police raids, the parties, the cruising, the protests, the lives lost and the battles won that paved the way to today.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Access to private account of tips & recommendations to support LGBTQ2+ businesses
What To Expect
Centre-Ville (Downtown)
Your professional Guide will show you around the old LGBTQ2+ neighbourhood and make you go back in time through true stories and memories of long-gone but never forgotten spots that marked their era and the history of queer people of Montréal.
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Montreal Queerstory Tour
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant
Phil K,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom, the tour guide is brilliant. Wonderful story telling of queer history and a provocative way to see Montreal.
Thom was wonderful!
Jamie H,
Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The personal stories were filled with meaningful emotions. Thom was very personable and made everyone feel welcomed. I will do this tour, again, on my next visit to Montreal.
Montreal Queerstory Tour
Shawn N,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00That was spectacular! It's clearly a passion project of the guide. The quality and love he's poured into the project show. It really helps you see and feel the history of the city as well as how it impacts LGBTQ rights nationally and internationally.
Queer history tour -- glad I didn't miss this
Matty G,
Jul 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a profound walking tour of LGBTQIA2+ history in Montreal. Thom did a great job including stories of people from different queer communities (gay men, lesbians, the trans community, and Two-Spirit). I learned about a queer history in Montreal that I don't think I would have learned any other way. Thank you Thom!
It was great to learn...
Shawn P,
Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great to learn about the queer history of the place we were visiting with not only a local guide, but also several primary sources. Considering and comparing the history of struggle in Montreal was interesting and had me and my partner talking about it for days after. If you're at all interested in queer history, you should book this tour!
Montréal Queerstery Tour
Q8549ACbrunoa,
May 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve made the Queerstery Tour with Thom and I had an amazing time. It is mesmerizing how much knowledge he has. He got us back in time and made us realize not to take anything for granted. Is a must do for ALL AUDIENCES… not only for queer people. It helps us understand the local queer community, but it also sheds light on how Montreal was shaped to be what it is today. Thank you Thom for sharing all your knowledge with us! ❤️
Our shared history, hidden in plain sight
Jasmine W,
Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent storytelling, well thought out and emotionally compelling. Well paced walk with well timed rest stops. We had excellent company on our tour and wish we had exchanged numbers to connect-wish you all well! I’m impressed and intrigued with the Québécois way of calling out equality and equity issues and demanding responsive action.
Super recommended
j0s claudi0h,
Aug 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is super interesting and Tom, our guide, is wonderful, he always answers your questions and always has something more to offer
A must do.
995NickA,
May 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00These was a great tour and highly recommend this. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and new there stuff. This queer walking tour is a must.
Fantastic tour!
Ashley H,
May 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've been to different walking tours in different countries and this was the best one for me so far. Thom was very knowledgeable, friendly and best of all, passionate about the stories he told of Montréal's queer history. I genuinely laughed and cried throughout the entire tour. Definitely an emotional roller coaster that I would highly recommend.
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