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Cruising Bars in Montreal
Rocky
Older Crowd, Outdoor Seating, Cruising
This classic feeling neighbourhood bar generally draws older male visitors to the Gay Village. They're a slightly cruisy crowd, enjoying adult themed videos that play on TVs throughout the venue and throughout the day. This is the place to meet with old friends or make new ones as you chat with guys at the bar with and enjoy some cheap beers.
Bar Aigle Noir
Bear, Fetish, Cruising, Outdoor Seating
This high energy bar caters to a mixed but cruisey crowd, drawing everyone in with a great range of drinks at reasonable prices. Three bars offer three different vibes so you can find your crowd or simply get a taste of a range of spaces, music, and people. Aigle Noir made its name in the leather scene, and continues to be a lively spot with a slightly wilder and more kinky twist that's especially popular with bears.
Bar Le Stud
Bear, Fetish, Cruising
With its relaxed atmosphere, Stud Montreal is the place to go to meet gay men and have a great night. Spend happy hour with friends at the bar, or meet new people in the energetic nightclub area where everyone can enjoy a night of music and a party atmosphere. Stud was originally opened to serve the leather community of the Gay Village, and it since expanded to cater to a bear crowd.
Other Cruising Spots in Montreal
Sauna Oasis
Men Only, Cruising
The Oasis is a large and popular gay sauna that's always open, meaning there are guys here to meet 24/7, day or night. The Oasis guarantees a good range of men no matter the time of day, so much so that they'll reimburse you if there aren't 10 other men there in the first two hours of your stay. There's plenty to do here, with a sauna, steam room, bar, ***s, mature movies, and even a snack bar!
Bain Colonial Bath
Men Only, Cruising
Bain Colonial Bath is the oldest bathhouse in the country, offering a slightly more classic and less obvious vibe than the other local cruising spots. Situated discreetly just outside the Gay Village, it is home to Montreal's only natural stone steam system and offers the traditional services of sauna, steam room, spa, and massages. It prides itself on providing a safe and detoxifying atmosphere where you can find plenty of men looking for fun.
Sauna Centre-Ville
Men Only, Cruising
In the heart of the Gay Village, Sauna Centre-Ville is understandably popular with the gay men in the area. There are single and double private rooms on offer here, as well as other playful facilities across multiple public rooms such as a dry sauna, whirlpool, and a bar tended by some very attractive staff. This sauna is popular with all sorts of gay men, especially young guys as it offers a student discount!
Sauna G.I. Joe
Men Only, Cruising
This popular sauna is open to gay and bisexual men 24 hours a day, making it one of the most popular cruising spots in the Gay Village. The venue spreads across three floors and offers plenty of fun for everyone, especially the fetish crowds. In public play areas to the private rooms you can rent, and even in the rooftop smoking area, there's plenty of action throughout. Facilities include slings, sauna, steam room, ***s and a TV lounge.
Recommended gay friendly hotels in Montreal
There are some fantastic hotel choices for LGBTQ+ travellers to Montreal, Canada, with many gay friendly hotels. Choose whether you'd rather stay near the Gay Village, convenient for the nightlife, or stay in the centre of the city where most of the attractions are located. GayMapper has great hotel deals across Montreal, Canada, check out our gay friendly recommendations below. You can support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!
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