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Gay Guide Montréal
An island in the mighty St. Lawrence River and one of the first settlements in North America, Montreal is an intriguing blend of French and English influences. This mix of Old and New World gives the city a unique European flair, and its cosmopolitan and welcoming atmosphere make visitors immediately feel at home. The largest French-speaking city after Paris, Montreal is Canada's cultural heart, with a vibrant and eclectic arts scene. Montreal is a city that loves to celebrate, with 108 festivals throughout the year, including Fierté Montréal, the city's LGBT Pride festival in mid-August, not to mention Image+Nation and the famous Black & Blue Festival each fall. Montréal's Gay Village, one of the largest and most concentrated of its kind in the world, is transformed into a pedestrian mall each year when it is closed to automobile traffic from May to September. The heart of the Village is Sainte-Catherine Street East, between St. Hubert and Papineau, where you will find many bars, dance and strip clubs, restaurants open 24/7, saunas and numerous cafes, where you can meet up with others and experience the "joie de vivre" of this exciting city.



















































































