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Gay Toronto

Toronto is famous as a hub for arts and culture in North America, so it’s no surprise that is has fostered such a diverse and welcoming LGBTQ+ community. Church Street Village is by far the most well-known and lively of the city’s gay areas and the most popular place to go for a great night out, but there are also many places across the city that are equally welcoming. Beyond the all-important bars and clubs, Toronto offers cafes, shops, and restaurants that are popular with the queer community and dotted across the city, including the famous Queer West Village.

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3* Courtyard Toronto Downtown
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Toronto Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

Flash on Church

Flash on Church

Drag, Dancers

Flash is a private men's club with live entertainment nightly including always new and talented dancers. This is unsurprisingly one of the most popular venues in the Gay Village, as you can pay for membership for just one day and still enjoy everything it has to offer. There are three bars across the two floors of the club, and everywhere you look you can find an attractive selection of dancers who will even give personal performances.
The Churchmouse

The Churchmouse

Gay Friendly, Cocktails

The Churchmouse is a proudly British style pub in the heart of the Gay Village. They've been pouring classic pints and serving the finest pub fare in the area since 1987, so you can come here for lunch, dinner, and brunch every day of the week. An extensive and vegetarian friendly brunch menu complete with a range of cocktails is particularly popular with the gay community, and the atmosphere of the pub draws everyone in.
Crews & Tangos

Crews & Tangos

Drag, Dancing

Crews & Tangos provides a space for drag performers to grow and develop, with several major annual events throughout the year. Here you can always expect the most over the top drag performances and productions in Toronto, with a lively party atmosphere. There's a main stage performance every night, along with dedicated dancing and karaoke nights throughout the week. At this top party destination, everyone can be themselves and enjoy a brilliantly camp night.
The Drink

The Drink

Cocktails, Drag, Food

The Drink offers a morning coffee service with freshly baked goods, as well as cocktails and local brews throughout the day, so it's the perfect space to grab a drink and watch the world go by. The Drink has a particular focus of ethical produce, so all their coffee is Fair Trade and all the ingredients for their baked good are locally and responsibly sourced, so you can enjoy your treats guilt free and support a great local business.
Black Eagle

Black Eagle

Older Crowd, Fetish, Outdoor Seating, Cruising

This is a popular gay bar with a steamy atmosphere and friendly crowd. It is the original home of leather, denim, and uniform cruising in the Gay Village, with a proudly no attitude vibe that's kept it at the top of everyone's lists. A dark and industrial style interior gives a place a more mature vibe than some other bars in the area, while there's also has a rooftop patio where you can find regular BBQs during the summer.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

Drag, Dancing

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is Toronto's leading destination for alternative theatre and a world leader in developing queer voices for the stage. The world's oldest queer theatre company offers an experience like no other as it opens its doors every weekend for two nights of fun and dancing, with all proceeds going to support its theatre and youth programs. From cabaret and gogo dancers to live DJs, the theatre has a bit of everything.
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Gay friendly hotels in Toronto

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4* One King West Hotel

4* One King West Hotel

Boutique, City Centre

Experience downtown Toronto's One King West Hotel & Residence, your home for modern accommodations, historic opulence, and warm hospitality. Built in 1914, this downtown Toronto hotel blends historic charm and elegance with modern conveniences. St. Lawrence Market and the Hockey Hall of Fame are less than 10 minutes' walk away. Accommodations at this all-suite hotel are furnished with a variety of thoughtful amenities, including microwaves, refrigerators and coffeemakers. They also feature separate sleeping, dining and working areas. One King West Hotel and Residence has an on-site fitness centre along with a restaurant and a bar. One King West Hotel and Residence is 750 m from the Roy Thomson Hall. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is 3.8 km away.
5* The Hazelton Hotel

5* The Hazelton Hotel

Luxury

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Hazelton Hotel. This hotel is located in the upscale district of Yorkville and is near a number of Toronto's finest restaurants. A full service spa, boasting world class spa treatments is available. Guest rooms feature 2 flat-screen TVs. The Hazelton Hotel rooms include a spacious marble bathroom with plush bathrobes. The modern rooms, with interiors designed by Yabu Pushelberg, are also equipped with a work desk, a seating area, and access to Wi-Fi. Guests at the Hazelton Hotel can watch a movie in the Silver Screen Room or have dinner in One Restaurant. The hotel also offers pet grooming and walking services. Concierge services are available and offer information on events and activities in the Toronto area. The Hazelton is within a 5-minute walk of the Royal Ontario Museum and Queen's Park. This boutique hotel is nestled in the heart of Toronto's famed Yorkville neighborhood steps from the shops of Bloor Street.
5* St. Regis Toronto

5* St. Regis Toronto

Luxury, City Centre

This 5-star hotel, part of the Marriott family of hotels, combines elegance with modern amenities. It is located in the centre of the financial district and 1.3 km from the CN Tower. It features a full-service spa and spacious rooms with stunning Toronto skyline views. A flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock are standard in each luxurious room at The St. Regis Toronto. The spacious bathroom has stone-topped vanities and an in-mirror TV. Free bottled water and tea and coffee-making facilities are included. Soaring 31 stories atop Toronto's glittering skyline, Iridium Spa promises a transformative journey created to dazzle the senses and celebrate the mind, body and soul. The 15,000 square-foot sanctuary in the sky invites guests to renew and recharge with ultra-luxurious amenities featuring the Iridium Lounge, 11 treatment rooms, including two couples rooms, expansive women's and men's change rooms with separate steam rooms and a full-service nail salon Rising 31 stories in the heart of downtown Toronto, Louix Louis Grand Bar & Restaurant offers incomparable Contemporary American cuisine with French technique. Experience our signature cocktails or join us in the hotel lobby for our nightly Champagne Sabering Ritual in Astor Lounge. Indulge in our timeless Afternoon Tea ceremony, a Signature Ritual of the St. Regis brand, offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00 in Astor Lounge, located lobby level. Many central Toronto attractions are less than 5 minutes' drive from the hotel, including the Rogers Centre, the Air Canada Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
4* Marriott Downtown at Eaton

4* Marriott Downtown at Eaton

City Centre

Located in Toronto Eaton Centre, this hotel is connected to PATH underground walkway. Trios Bistro is on site and a 32-inch flat-screen TV is featured in rooms. Dundas Subway Station is 350 m away. Guest rooms at the Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel include cable channels with pay-per-view movies. A coffee maker and an in-room safe are provided in the rooms. A roof top pool and a 24-hour fitness centre are on-site at this non-smoking hotel. The hotel includes foreign exchange services. The Rogers Centre, an entertainment venue, is a 5 minutes' drive from the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. Dundas Square is located 500 m away, just across the street.
3* Courtyard Toronto Downtown

3* Courtyard Toronto Downtown

GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife

Centrally located in the city of Toronto, right in the heart of the gay village, this hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the bustling Eaton Centre shopping mall and 2 minutes' walk from College subway station. It features spacious rooms with free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV and tea/coffee-making facilities are standard in every modern room at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto. All rooms include a seating area and a work desk. The Bistro at the Downtown Toronto Courtyard features snacks, a la carte items, Starbucks coffee and a full cocktail bar. Free access to the 24-hour gym and the indoor lap pool is provided to all guests of the Courtyard Toronto. The business centre and lobby library are also available. The CN Tower and Art Gallery of Ontario are both 3 km from the hotel. The University of Toronto is 10 minutes' walk from this hotel.
4* Holiday Inn Downtown

4* Holiday Inn Downtown

Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value

Featuring an indoor pool and full-service spa, this hotel is located a short walk from the gay village around Church and Wellesley, next door to Maple Leaf Gardens in downtown Toronto. Guest rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen TV and a mini-fridge are equipped in all rooms at Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre. Additional amenities include a work desk, an in-room safe and a coffee maker. On-site dining options include The Carlton restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thirty Bar, located on the lobby level, is a fully-licensed bar serving a selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre offers a gym and a business centre for guest use. Meeting facilities and concierge services are available. This hotel is 1 km from Eaton Centre, and 3 km from the CN Tower. It is just 10 minutes' walk to the University of Toronto campus.

Tours & Experiences in Toronto

Toronto is big, diverse and very easy to fill a day in. Head up the CN Tower, explore St Lawrence Market or take a trip to Niagara Falls, then return to Church-Wellesley Village when you’re ready for dinner, drinks and the evening crowd.

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