Gay Village, LGBTQ+ neighborhood in Ville-Marie, Montreal, Canada.
The Gay Village is a neighborhood in Montreal with a large LGBTQ+ community and diverse businesses. Rue Sainte-Catherine serves as the main spine of the district, lined with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues along its length.
The area transformed during the 1980s as new LGBTQ+ establishments and businesses opened along Rue Sainte-Catherine. This shift changed the former working-class district into a major community and commercial center.
The neighborhood serves as a gathering place for LGBTQ+ communities and hosts regular events that bring residents and visitors together. Shops, bars, and restaurants reflect the identity of the area and create spaces where people connect and spend time.
The best time to visit is during daytime when shops and cafés are active and the streets feel lively. The Beaudry and Papineau metro stations provide direct access, and the neighborhood is easy to explore on foot.
The entrance to Beaudry Metro station is marked with rainbow-colored pillars that serve as a symbol of the neighborhood. Summer brings suspended pink ball decorations above the streets, and restaurants expand their seating onto the pavement.
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