The daytime scene will take you from half naked models in storefront windows to rich daytime patio scenes, full of French and English speaking patrons. It is seriously perfect for the ‘gram.įrom April until September, this colorful stretch of Ste-Catherine street is closed down to vehicle traffic, meaning the street fills with vibrant people, patios, and street performers. Upon stepping onto the street, you will see over 180,000 rainbow balls strung above your head, spanning the 1km stretch that makes up the Montreal Gay Village. Stepping onto Sainte-Catherine Street is like leaving the regular world and entering gay world (yes, that was a Mean Girls reference). The Gay Village Montreal runs along Sainte-Catherine Street from Berri to Papineau Street. Named unsurprisingly exactly what it is, Gay Village Montreal is full of restaurants, shops, bars, nightclubs, hotels, street performers, beautiful art, and surprises around every corner. The Montreal Gay Village is easy to spot and even easier to differentiate from the rest of the city.

Montreal is known for its welcoming and diverse people, vibrant gay nightlife, and beautiful architecture. This guide to the famous Montreal Gay Village will show you why Montreal has become a top LGBT tourist destination for travelers around the world.