Gay Friendly Canada
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ATLANTIC Halifax |
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QUEBEC Montreal |
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ONTARIO Toronto |
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ONTARIO Ottawa |
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ALBERTA Calgary |
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BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver |
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We are thrilled to be publishing our 19th annual Gay Friendly Canada Guide in multi-media formats once again this year, for the convenience of our audience. However you choose to get your media, whether in print, or online, we have you covered. In addition to print, we also offer a downloadable online edition, a flip-book edition, as well as a Kindle e-book edition on Amazon.
That said, many also enjoy hands-on adventure, and that’s where travel comes in. Canada has so much to offer from coast to coast, including an extensive 2SLGBTQI+ network and infrastructure of organizations, events, hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The business community has also stepped up in a big way by sponsoring 2SLGBTQI+ events, and featuring 2SLGBTQI+ people in their mainstream advertising. Considering how things were not so long ago, it’s truly amazing to see major corporations, politicians, businesses, organizations, and people from all walks of life out on the streets waving the rainbow flag, and proclaiming Love is Love.
In a world where politicians in some places demonize the 2SLGBTQI+ community as a distraction from real economic and societal problems for political gain, Canada remains one of the most progressive countries in the world when it comes to 2SLGBTQI+ rights and freedoms. Although not perfect and there is still work to be done, great progress has been made over the past sixty years or so. Canada is now known worldwide as a relatively safe destination for 2SLGBTQI+ travellers, compared with many other countries around the world.
However, this was not always the case, and Canadian society has continued to evolve to the point where it is now unacceptable to discriminate based on race, gender, or sexual orientation. Even indifference or the unwillingness to engage with people of different mindsets has swayed public opinion in elections, and in everyday society.
As a result of this, and the bravery and heroic efforts of our 2SLGBTQI+ pioneers, today Canada hosts Pride events, Queer film festivals, Drag performances, and 2SLGBTQI+ cultural and sporting events from coast to coast.
Despite all of this, however, there is still a need to remain vigilante and continue to stand on guard for equality for everyone.
With all of that said, we hope you enjoy our 19th annual edition. Right now is a fabulous time to visit Canada, or to just get out there to enjoy all we have if you call Canada home.
