Toronto FunMap 2014

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Toronto including

Ottawa / Niagara The 1000 Islands

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Toronto FunMap including Ottawa, Niagara & The 1000 Islands 2014-2015 EDITION Welcome

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Southern Ontario Map

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Getting Here & Toronto City Map

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Accommodations

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Dining

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Nightlife

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Resources, Shopping & Services

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Toronto Gay Village & Vicinity Map

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Attractions

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Toronto Entertainment District Map

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Events

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Explore The 1000 Islands / Gananoque

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publisher: Alan H. Beck marketing: Colin Sines Ed Torres design: Brian L. Pelton production: Emily L. Stokes

Official Map of the IGLTA

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s an International center of business, finance and arts, Canada's largest city, Toronto, is an urban cultural mosaic and one of the world’s cleanest, safest and most diverse cities.

Friendly faces, welcoming establishments, and a LGBT community of almost 350,000 creates an environment other big cities strive to achieve. Toronto is a great place to be gay, lesbian and trans. The Province of Ontario recently passed “Toby’s Bill”, including gender identity and gender expression into the Human Rights Code.

Toronto recognizes same-sex marriage, inviting couples from around the world flock to Toronto to get married.

Rather hook-up than get hitched? There are many choices for gay, lesbian and mixed nightclubs, queer theatre, fetish and circuit parties, festivals, popular patios, coffee shops, drag havens, leather bars, lodgings and saunas. These essentials are concentrated near the famed Church Street Village or in Queen Street West, featuring many LGBT-specific establishments: Its like an outdoor gay mall.

The “Village” beat easily mixes with a straight vibe over to Yonge Street or down to the 'College West' & historic 'Cabbage Town' neighborhoods. You'll find various interpretations of urban cool.

Toronto's Entertainment District offers endless activities including the Skyline-famous CN tower, St. Lawrence & Kensington Markets, or a ferry-ride to Toronto Islands for cycling and sun worshipping on numerous beaches. If you're not shy, hike to the far end of Hanlan's Point – for clothing optional tanning.

Special events are celebrated year round. Toronto's worldrenowned Pride Week Weekend attracts an estimated one million attendees. Your choices of museums, attractions, shops, bars, restaurants and lodging in this authentic melting pot are neverending. If you’re the type who appreciates beauty, culture and diversity, you’ll be sure to fall in love with Toronto.

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Greetings...

Welcome...

from Travel Gay Canada Welcome to Canada!

We are honoured and excited to welcome the globe to World Pride 2014 in June, the city of Toronto and the province of Ontario have been working diligently for many months to get ready for this international event, the first time in North America.

Canada as a country embraces, nurtures, and supports diversity, and Ontario exemplifies this philosophy.

Across the province, communities and businesses alike are ready to show you what makes Ontario special. From Parliament Hill in Ottawa, to the wine region in Niagara, to the culinary delights in Windsor Essex, Ontario has something for everyone.

Toronto, as one of the world’s most multicultural and diverse cities, plays host to some of the best LGBT festivals, events, and attractions in North America. Toronto’s vibrant gay village is located at the core of the city and many other exciting neighbourhoods can be found in all directions.

So whether you come here to relax, get married, or party, we are confident you will enjoy the many offerings of Ontario. The businesses listed in this map endeavour to ensure you get the most out of your vacation, and we encourage you to support them.

Travel Gay Canada (TGC) works with communities and the tourism industry across the country to provide the products and services that you are looking for when traveling. Visit us at www.travelgaycanada.com to find out more what Ontario and Canada have to offer.

Ontario is OUT to welcome you. Come soon and visit often!

from Tourism Toronto Welcome to Toronto. We are delighted to have you as our guest.

Internationally-renowned for unparalleled hospitality, creativity, vibrancy and a progressive spirit, Toronto is chic, elegant, sexy, energetic and cosmopolitan -- a city that celebrates life and lifestyles in all dimensions. Toronto was ranked as one of 2013’s ‘Best Places to Go’ by Condé Nast Traveler and as a top international travel destination by Travel + Leisure Magazine (2012).

Home to Canada’s largest LGBTQ community, Toronto’s unique pulse, panache and forward thinking attracts people from every country, making it one of the world’s most multicultural cities with an amazing selection of urban experiences, accommodations, restaurants, fashion, entertainment, culture, arts, shopping, attractions, events, festivals, neighbourhoods and architecture.

Historically, Toronto is proud of many achievements helping shape our community. This year we’re absolutely thrilled to be hosting WorldPride 2014, the world’s foremost international celebration of gay rights, history and culture from June 20th -29th! We hope that you can join us for the celebration!

For more information about all of the great things to see and do in and around Toronto, visit www.SeeTorontoNow.com.

Have a wonderful time. We’ve been expecting you!

Kindest regards,

David Whitaker President and CEO Tourism Toronto

Colin Sines President, Travel Gay Canada

Greetings... from St. Catherines

A Letter...

Welcome to Toronto, situated on the shores of Lake Ontario. It’s a City filled with jewels around every corner and a vibe that rivals the major cosmopolitan centers of North America. From Music and Art to leading Universities, Accommodations, Attractions, Shopping, Dining and Entertainment. Toronto has it all, a “must see” destination!

This summer, a colossal event, World Pride, is taking place in Toronto. Starting June 20th, with opening ceremonies in Nathan Phillips Square, featuring top stars like Melissa Etheridge and Deborah Cox, it promises to be a blockbuster event. Fun-filled days and nights await those who will be there from all over the world.

Toronto is a city of neighborhoods, each which can be explored and will reveal their treasures. Streetcars give easy access to entire city.

Make sure to include the Church Wellesley Gay Village, Cabbagetown the Danforth, the Entertainment District, Queen West and the Eastern Beaches, where you can frolic in Lake Ontario.

Your Toronto FunMap® will get you to all of these areas and you will have an exciting time.

Let me welcome you to Toronto. Enjoy yourself, immerse yourself and you will be back again.

On behalf of the City of St. Catharines and Council, it is a pleasure for me to welcome all those who have travelled to Toronto to celebrate WorldPride 2014. The City of St. Catharines, which has a population of approximately 132,000 residents, is located in the heart of the Niagara region with a total population of 430,000. We boast a culture that promotes artistic, recreational and intellectual pursuits.

Like our country – the City of St. Catharines is a community full of diversity and the uniqueness of our people is what makes this community so great. In our city, we pride ourselves on our ability to embrace inclusivity, celebrate our differences, and learn more about each other. Annual Pride events are an important time for our community to demonstrate acceptance and celebrate all that the Rainbow Flag represents.

We invite you to explore and indulge in all that our city has to offer from our award winning wineries and culinary delights to our natural heritage and historical sites. From our parks and network of trails you’ll appreciate all the beauty of our fair city. Take time to visit our downtown where we are on the cusp of a cultural revitalization where the City and Brock University have partnered to build a Fine and Performing Arts complex and the Meridian Centre, a new spectator facility, is scheduled to open this fall.

It is our hope that you enjoy our community along with the hospitality and the events scheduled for WorldPride 2014.

Best regards,

Alan H. Beck

Brian McMullan

from the Publisher

Publisher/President, FunMaps & Gayosphere

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Mayor, City of St. Catherines

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s one of North America’s biggest cities, Toronto is easily accessible by air, rail and automobile. About five million Canadian residents live within an hours drive and 60 percent of the U.S. population is within a 90-minute flight.

By Air: Located just west of the city, Pearson International Airport is one of the world’s busiest in terms of passenger traffic with over 65 different airlines serving it. Regional flights are also available from Toronto City Centre Airport which is located on an island in Toronto Harbour. Toronto is a hub for Air Canada with a wide variety of domestic, US and International connections.

Porter Airlines is great for Regional Flights; WestJest and AirCanada are also great Canadian carriers. A flight from New York or Chicago is only about 1 hr, 30 min.

By Rail: Toronto is served by the VIA Rail System with access to all rail service throughout Canada and connection to Amtrak in the United States through Niagara Falls, New York. GO Train is also a great alternative to get around some parts of Ontario. After arriving at Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto visitors can connect to the subway (called TTC) by underground tunnel.

By Road: Several highways, including Highways 2, 401, 407 and the Queen Elizabeth Way, link surrounding cities to Toronto.

The nearest Canada-U.S. border crossings are at Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Windsor.

Toronto City Overview Ontario Science Centre

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Toronto Zoo

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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto

416-924-0611

475 Yonge Street www.courtyard.com/YYZCY

ACCOMMODATIONS

Stay in Toronto’s Village at this full service Marriott. Central to downtown shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. FREE 100 mbps wireless internet, 575 spacious guest rooms, restaurants, Starbucks® coffees, lap pool, fitness centre, valet parking, concierge, events for up to 450 people, and more! Rates from $109, subject to availability. Proud Host Hotel Sponsor of Pride Toronto and supporter of Toronto PFLAG.

2 Hilton Toronto

416-869-3456

145 Richmond Street West www.toronto.hilton.com Featuring 600 guestrooms, including a wide variety of suites and four Signature Suites, the hotel also offers superb dining options in Tundra, our award-winning Canadian “fusion” restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and the indulgence of 24 hour In Room Dining. Hotel services include an indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool and Fitness Centre, 32nd Floor Executive Lounge, on site parking and is conveniently accessible to Union Station and the local subway system. Located in the heart of the financial, shopping, entertainment and theatre districts, within walking distance to many area attractions, and directly across the street from the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

3 Intercontinental Toronto Centre

416-597-1400

225 Front Street West www.ictc.ca Located in the heart of dynamic downtown, and ideally situated for business, leisure getaways, or for exploring one of Canada’s most diverse cities. Within steps to the entertainment and theatre districts, as well as notorious Church Street, the hotel offers the convenience of being close to a vibrant downtown centre. Unwind in luxury and soak in the ambiance of The Spa InterContinental, or join friends and colleagues in the 4 Diamond Azure Restaurant and Bar.

4 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

416-869-1600

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1 Harbour Square westin.com/harbourcastle The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto is a CAA/AAA Four Diamond hotel located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Guests can easily access the city's most thrilling destinations, from the bustling financial district to the lively Lake Ontario waterfront. At Westin, our goal is that you leave feeling better than when you arrived. From our Heavenly Bed® and Bath to WestinWORKOUT®, we strive to develop experiences that help you be at your best in mind, body, and spirit.

TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS Toronto Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport 33 Carlson Court Eaton Chelsea Toronto 33 Gerrard Street West Hilton Toronto 145 Richmond Street West Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites 8500 Warden Avenue InterContinental Toronto Centre 225 Front Street West InterContinental Toronto Yorkville 220 Bloor Street West Marriott Toronto Downtown 525 Bay Street Metropolitan Hotel Toronto 108 Chestnut Street Novotel Toronto Centre 45 The Esplanade Park Hyatt Toronto 4 Avenue Road Sheraton Centre Toronto 123 Queen Street West SoHo Metropolitan Hotel 318 Wellington Street West The Fairmont Royal York 100 Front Street West The Old Mill Inn & Spa 21 Old Mill Road The Westin Harbour Castle One Harbour Square Toronto Airport Marriott 901 Dixon Road Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites 175 Wynford Drive Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville 90 Bloor Street East Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel 525 Bay Street Travelodge Hotel Toronto Airport 925 Dixon Road

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800-2CROWNE 416-585-4345 800-267-2281 905-470-8500 800-422-7969 888-594-6835 800-905-0667 416-977-5000 416-367-8900 800-233-1234 800-325-3535 866-764-6638 800-695-7922 866-653-6455 800-WESTIN-1 800-905-2811 877-474-6835 800-859-7180 800-905-0667 888-483-6887

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7 West Cafe Acme Burger, The Asian Bowl Beaver, The Big Fat Burrito Bishop & The Belcher, The Brownstone Bistro Bulldog Coffee Byzantium Cafe California Cardinal Rule Chez Cora Church Bistro, The 11 Church Street Garage Churchmouse and Firkin Crepe It Up DayBreak Restaurant Dolce Gelato East-Thirty-Six Fabarnak Restaurant Fire on the East Side Flo’s Diner Forte Bistro and Lounge Fran's Restaurant (24 Hours) Fuel+ Gabby's at the Isabella Hotel Gladstone Cafe Golden Griddle Guu SakaBar Guu Toronto Izakaya Hard Rock Cafe Dundas Square Hernando's Hideaway Hero Certified Burgers Hero Certified Burgers Java Jive Coffee Just Thai Kawa Sushi Lee Lounge Loblaws (Salad Bar) Lola's Kitchen Medieval Times O'Grady's Oishii Japanese Rest. & Bar 12 Old Nick, The Pasta Perfection Peartree Restaurant Pizza Pizza Pizzaiolo Rancho Relaxo Sambuca Grill Sambucas on Church Segovia Smith Restaurant Spirits Steady Café WAYLA Bar and Lounge Wish Restaurant Z-Teca Gourmet Burritos

7 Charles Street West 542 Church Street 271 Yonge Street 1192 Queen Street West 285 Augusta Avenue 175 Bloor Street East 603 Yonge Street 89 Granby Street 499 Church Street 538 Church Street 5 Roncesvalles Avenue 277 Wellington Street West 555 Church Street 477 Church Street 475 Church Street 95 Front Street East 399 Church Street 697 College Street 36 Wellington Street East 519 Church Street 6 Gloucester Street 70 Yorkville Avenue 133 Richmond Street West 20 College Street 471 Church Street 556 Sherbourne Street 1214 Queen Street West 45 Carlton Street 559 Bloor Street West 398 Church Street 279 Yonge Street 591 Yonge Street 77 Wellesley Street 79A Yonge Street 585 Church Street 534 Church Street 451 Church Street Upper Level 601 King Street West 60 Carlton Street 634 Church Street 10 Dufferin Street 518 Church Street 556 Church Street 123 Danforth Avenue 462 Yonge Street 507 Parliament Street 346 Yonge Street 461 Church Street 300 College Street 21 Baldwin Street 489 Church Street 5 Saint Nicholas Street 553 Church Street 642 Church Street 1051 Bloor Street West 996 Queen Street East 3 Charles Street East 66 Gerrard Street East

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NIGHTLIFE FEATURED NIGHTLIFE 21 Flash

416-925-8363

463 Church Street / Gay Village www.flashonchurch.com Hours: 5PM to 2AM DAILY Part Strip Club, Part Mansion, Dancing, DJs, Drag. Follow the panel-covered wood staircase past our bar/lounge area, to our private VIP rooms.

TAGS: private men's club, nude male dancers, DJs, dancing, FREE membership, pool tables...

22 Statlers

416-922-0487

487 Church Street / Gay Village www.statlers.ca Hours: Daily 1PM to 2AM Proud to offer something different to its patrons each and every night with different forms of live entertainment.

TAGS: live entertainment, bands, djs, open mic, piano, games, dancing, special performers...

23 Zipperz/Cellblock

416-921-0066

72 Carlton Street / Gay Village zipperzcellblock.com Hours: Daily 12PM-2AM A popular piano bar & nightclub, in the heart of Toronto's gay community. You'll find two experiences in one central location - with something for everyone.

TAGS: Piano Bar, DJs, Best Drag Shows, Hotspot, Gay Village, Cabaret, Tourists Welcome...

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Andy Poolhall 489 College Street Black Eagle 457 Church Street Boutique Bar 506 Church Street Byzantium 499 Church Street Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West Church on Church 504 Church Street Church Street Garage 477 Church Street Crews & Tangos 508 Church Street East-Thirty-Six 36 Wellington Street East El Convento Rico 750 College Street Flash on Church 463 Church Street Fly 8 Gloucester Street Flying Beaver Pubaret, The 488 Parliament Street Gabby's at the Isabella Hotel 556 Sherbourne Street Goodhandy’s @ Club120 120 Church Street Guvernment, The (Saturdays) 132 Queens Quay East Hair of the Dog 425 Church Street Hard Rock Cafe Dundas Square 279 Yonge Street Henhouse 1532 Dundas Street West Melody Bar at Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen Street West Mod Club Theatre, The 722 College Street Mojo Lounge 1305 Dundas Street West O’Grady’s 518 Church Street Old Nick, The 123 Danforth Avenue Pegasus Billiard Lounge 489B Church Street Remingtons 379 Yonge Street Sailor's 465 Church Street Statlers 487 Church Street Stones Place 1255 Queen Street West Sweaty Betty’s 13 Ossington Avenue Volo 587 Yonge Street Woody’s 467 Church Street Wrongbar 1279 Queen Street West Zipperz/Cellblock 72 Carlton Street

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RESOURCES 103.9 Proud FM, The Pride of Toronto www.proudfm.com 416-213-1035 Canadian LGBT Archives 34 Isabella Street, clga.ca 416-777-2755 Church and Wellesley Village BIA ProudOfTheVillage.ca 416-355-6778 Egale Canada 185 Carlton Street, egale.ca 888-204-7777 Hassle Free Clinic 66 Gerard Street East, 2nd Floor 416-922-0566 Lifeline Foundation 25 Cecil Street 416-977-6888 Ontario Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce www.oglcc.com 416-646-1600 PFLAG Toronto torontopflag.org 416-406-1727 St Catharines Tourism www.TourismStCatharines.ca 905-688-5601 30 The 519 Church Street Community Center 519 Church St 416-392-6874 Toronto People with AIDS Foundation www.pwatoronto.org 416-506-1400 Tourism Toronto SeeTorontoNow.com 877-848-3888 a Tourism Toronto is your resource for visitor information. Find out what's happening in the city, including events, festivals, sports, theatre & seasonal activities.

Travel Gay Canada

travelgaycanada.com

416-761-5151

SHOPPING & SERVICES Adult Entertainment / Products Come As You Are 493 Queen Street West Condom Shack 231 Queen Street West 31 Northbound Leather 586 Yonge Street Stag Shop 532 Church Street Stag Shop 239 Yonge Street TW Trade/Love Shop 375 Yonge Street TW Trade/Love Shop 489 Church Street Attractions (see a full list on pages 28-29) Casa Loma 1 Austin Terrace CityPASS www.citypass.com CN Tower 301 Front Street Ontario Science Center 770 Don Mills Road Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen's Park Toronto Zoo 2000 Meadowvale Road Whirlpool Jetboat Tours Niagara-on-the-Lake

416-504-7934 416-596-7515 416-972-1037 416-323-0772 416-368-3507 416-260-9706 416-966-9815 416-923-1171 888-330-5008 416-868-6937 416-696-1000 416-586-8000 416-392-5929 888-438-4444

Banks / Investments / Mortgages / Financial TD Canada Trust 443 Queen Street East TD Canada Trust 110 Yonge Street TD Canada Trust 15 York Street TD Canada Trust 55 King Street West 32 TD Canada Trust Village Centre 65 Wellesley Street East

416-982-2535 416-869-6262 416-360-7623 416-982-2322 416-944-4135

Bicycle Tours 33 Toronto Bicycle Tours

275 Dundas Street West

416-477-2184

a You never forget how to ride a bike, and you'll always remember seeing Toronto on a tour with us! Visit us online at: www.torontobicycletours.com

Bookstores Glad Day Bookshop Toronto Women's Bookstore Wonderworks

598A Yonge Street, 2nd Floor 73 Harbord Street 79A Harbord Street

416-961-4161 416-922-8744 416-323-3131

154 Wellesley Street East 544 Church Street 55 Bloor Street West 500 Church Street

416-640-1355 416-966-2981 416-962-0275 416-925-8550

Coffee Shops Red Rocket Coffee Second Cup Timothy's Coffee Shop Timothy's Coffee Shop

Confections / Chocolates / Baked Goods Mabel's Bakery & Specialty Foods 1156 Queen Street West Events (see a full list on pages 33-35) Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival www.insideout.ca Pride Toronto www.pridetoronto.com Prism Toronto www.prismtoronto.com World Pride 2014 www.worldpridetoronto.com

647-748-4700 416-977-6847 416-927-7433 416-898-3553

Holistic Health / Healing / Spiritual Ottway Herbalist

453 Church Street

416-967-9222

Ice Cream / Gelato / Frozen Yogurt Baskin Robbins

536 Church Street

416-925-3131

Laundry / Dry Cleaning Laundry Lounge

527 Yonge Street

416-975-4747

586 Yonge Street

416-972-1037

Leather / Erotica 31 Northbound Leather

Pet Stores / Supplies / Services Dog House, The

140 Carlton Street

416-778-5633

Pharmacies / Health & Beauty Village Pharmacy, The

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Publications IN Toronto Magazine www.intorontomag.com OUTVisions Magazine www.outvisions.com Pink Triangle Press (Xtra, Bump & Squirt) dailyxtra.com

416-551-0444 905-641-1984 800-268-9872

SHOPPING & SERVICES

Radio Station 103.9 Proud FM

www.proudfm.com

416-213-1035

a The Pride of Toronto, 103.9 PROUD-FM is the world’s first and only commercial radio station to cater exclusively to the LGBT community.

Sauna (Men's) Cellar, The (Back door) MENS Spa Excess Steamworks Urge Play Room

78 Wellesley Street East 105 Carlton Street 540 Church Street Level Two 199 Church Street, Basement

416-975-1799 416-260-2363 416-925-1571

231 Mutual St

416-599-7665

175 Harbord Street 27 Yorkville Avenue 1044 Queen Street East 551 Church Street 161 Gerrard Street East 79A Harbord Street

416-588-0900 416-923-7331 416-465-7161 416-967-2759 416-921-6112 416-323-3131

Sauna (Women's) Oasis Aqua Lounge

Shopping Good For Her Lovecraft Max's Wholesalers Out On The Street Take a Walk on the Wildside Wonderworks

Spa / Sauna / Massage Central Spa Elmwood Spa, The Glow Spa Votre Beauté European Day Spa Windsor Arms Spa

1610 Dundas Street West 18 Elm Street 1675 Bayview Avenue 1 Harbour Square 18 St. Thomas Street

416-588-6191 416-977-6751 416-483-4569 416-203-8483 416-971-9666

726 Queen Street West

416-504-8888

Specialty Shops Doc's Motorcycle Gear

Tattoos / Piercings Exotix Tattoo Studio 163 Spadina Avenue Passage Piercing and Tattoos by Tee 473 Church Street

416-259-9361 416-929-7330

Theater / Performing Arts Buddies In Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street

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Transportation Services Porter Airlines (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) flyporter.com 416-619-8622 VIA Rail 65 Front Street W - viarail.ca 888 VIA-RAIL Flight Centre 455 Church St - flightcentre.ca 866-569-9632

Travel Services / Tours / Sightseeing 35 Niagara Helicopters LTD. OUT Adventures Paragon Travel Rainbow High Vacations Talk of the Town Travel Ltd. 33 Toronto Bicycle Tours Toronto Queer Walking Tour Toronto Tours

www.NiagaraHelicopters.com 579 Richmond Street West 1064 Coxwell Avenue 449 Church Street - rhv.ca 180 Yorkland Boulevard 275 Dundas Street West torontoqueerwalkingtours.com 259 Lake Shore Boulevard East

905-357-5672 416-985-6700 416-461-0231 800-387-1240 416-960-1393 416-477-2184 647-225-7727 416-869-1372

584 Church Street

416-924-0724

614 Queen Street West 77 Wellesley Street East

416-504-4665 416-923-9393

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Toronto Gay Village

ACCOMMODATIONS

Info Finder ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Courtyard by Marriott Dwntwn

DINING 11 Church Street Garage

NIGHTLIFE 21 Flash 22 Statlers 23 Zipperz/Cellblock

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Attractions Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas St. West, at McCaul St. 416-979-6648, www.ago.net Art Matters! Visit the Art Gallery of Ontario, the province's premier art museum, located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The AGO offers a world-class art experience, featuring European Old Masters, Group of Seven, and Canadian and international contemporary works. The Art Gallery of Ontario also houses the world's largest collection of sculptures by Henry Moore.

Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West 416-979-7799, batashoemuseum.ca Discover the treasures of North America's unique shoe museum. Over 10,000 shoes are housed in architect Raymond Moriyama's award-winning four-story structure. The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Artifacts on exhibit range from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut crushing clogs and glamourous platforms.

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12 Alexander Street 416-975-8555, www.buddiesinbadtimestheatre.com Established in 1979, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is a Canadian, not-for-profit professional theatre company dedicated to the promotion of gay, lesbian and queer theatrical expression. Over a given season our 12 Alexander Street home in the heart of Toronto's queer village springs to life with mainstage theatrical productions, outrageous special events, youth initiatives, play development programs, and late night weekend cabarets.

Casa Loma 1 Austin Terace, corner of Spadina Road and Davenport Road 416-923-1171, www.casaloma.org Experience the elegance and splendor of the Edwardian era at Casa Loma! Explore the former home of Sir Henry Pellatt featuring unique architecture, beautifully furnished rooms, secret passages, towers and an 800-foot tunnel to luxurious stables. Five acres of beautiful estate gardens surround the castle and are in bloom May through October. Admission to an introductory film about Sir Henry Pellatt is included.

CN Tower 301 Front Street West, in the heart of the Toronto Entertainment District, 416-868-6937, www.cntower.ca The World's Tallest Building and Wonder of the Modern World is Canada's most celebrated architectural triumph and offers Toronto's most spectacular views!

Visit the Look Out Level at 1,136 ft/346 m, Sky Pod - the World's Highest Man-made Observation Level at 1,465 ft/447 m, or test your nerve on the Glass Floor at 1,122 ft/342 m above the ground! Enjoy casual dining in Horizons Cafe or award-winning dining in 360 Restaurant.

Genova Tours 134 Sackville Street, Suite 100 416-367-0380, www.genovatours.com Genova Tours specializes in Toronto Walking Tours. They have over 30 tours.

They are for individuals and small groups from two hours to all day. Bill Genova is a historian and storyteller resulting in tours that are more personal, informative and interesting.

Hockey Hall of Fame 30 Yonge Street in BCE Place 416-360-7765, www.citypass.com The world's one and only - Hockey Hall of Fame! Voted Toronto's Top Appeal Attraction. Experience the game that defines Canada and a sport that has been adopted by over 80 countries. Home of the STANLEY CUP, the Hockey Hall of Fame has something for everyone: stateof-the-art games, interactive exhibits,

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Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art 952 Queen Street West 416-395-0067, www.mocca.toronto.ca Located in the heart of Toronto's exciting West Queen West Art & Design District, there are many contemporary galleries, retail stores & fine restaurants in the immediate vicinity.

Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Rd at Eglinton Ave East 416-696-1000, ontariosciencecentre.ca The Ontario Science Centre transforms the way in which people see and think about the world around them through engaging interactive exhibits, science demonstrations and IMAX速 films. Visit the Weston Family Innovation Centre - featuring current science and technology that will change your life. Bring your little ones to KidSpark, a unique discovery playground for children ages 1 to 8. The Science Centre is easy to get to by car (with on-site parking); Call or check the website for directions.

Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen's Park (at Bloor St. West and Avenue Rd.) 416-586-8000, www.rom.on.ca You haven't seen Toronto until you've visited Canada's largest museum of world cultures and natural history. Nowhere else in the city can you marvel at the mystery of Egyptian mummies, hear the buzz of an active beehive and be inspired by our spectacular new galleries of China, Korea, Japan and Canada's First Peoples. Come to the ROM and return home with a world of new experiences!

TAP into TO! Greeters 100 Queen St. W., 6th flr. - W. Tower, 416-338-2786, www.toronto.ca/tapto Get paired up with a "local" and have them show you points of interest as well as their favorite Toronto spots. A FREE service operated by the City of Toronto and designed to give you a taste of the city. We'll even pay for your public transportation! Available to individual visitors or groups of 6 or less. Operates year 'round.

Toronto Entertainment District www.thedistrict.ca The Toronto Entertainment District, North America's most diverse entertainment destination and neighborhood, it is the vibrant home to hundreds of restaurants, nightclubs, sporting facilities, boutiques, hotels, attractions and live theatre.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, "The District" encompasses eight square blocks and offers an array of activities for locals and visitors alike.

Toronto Zoo 2000 Meadowvale Road Toronto, ON M1B 5K7 416-392-5929 www.torontozoo.com Voted "Best Family Outing!" Experience over 5,000 animals & 460 species within 710 acres. This world class zoo offers five pavilions, outdoor trails, waterfalls and striking garden displays. Creativity, play & learning are all part of the exciting new Zellers Discovery Zone, featuring the New Kids' Zoo, a dynamic interactive children's' wildlife experience; Splash Island, an exciting 2-acre water play area; and the 750 seat Waterslide Theatre. Visit our 30acre African Savanna & the Gorilla Rainforest, the largest indoor Gorilla exhibit in North America. Take a Camel, Pony, and Safari Simulator ride & walk with the Kangaroos. Learn about your favorite Zoo animals with our Keeper Talks.

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Events JAN

WorldPride / Toronto Pride

Toronto WinterCity Festival & Winterlicious Toronto Restaurants Late Jan - Early Feb, 2015 (Dates TBA) Various Restaurants throughout Toronto 416-203-2600 toronto.com/guides/winterlicious/ The WinterCity festival offers a 14-day, city-wide celebration of Toronto's incomparable diversity of spirit bursting with delicious culinary experiences, a hot blaze of unique free entertainment and a showcase of our vibrant arts scene. For two weeks we focus the spotlight on Toronto's incredible wealth of creative and talented performers, this city's diverse hospitality industry and fantastic worldclass attractions.

FEB IceFest

June 20th – 29th, 2014 416-927-7433, www.torontopride.com worldpridetoronto.com Pride Toronto is a week-long annual celebration for the city's diverse gay, lesbian, transsexual and queer community, bringing a million people to the lakeside city in an atmosphere of tolerance and freedom. The week features a variety of parties and events, culminating in the Pride Parade on Sunday afternoon. The parade starts at Church, goes west on Bloor, south down Yonge and then east on Gerrard back to Church. The festivities feature hundreds of performers on multiple stages with spectacular shows and a host of top DJs.

Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival June 19th – 28th, 2014 Nathan Philips Square & Various Locations 416-928-2033 www.torontojazz.com The Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival is a world renowned event and consistently attracts a worthy array of stars. The main stage is in a 1000-seat marquee erected in Nathan Philips Square, and thousands of OUT OF TOWN artists perform at more than 40 venues EVENT around the city in over 350 concerts.

Mid - Late February, 2015 (Dates TBA) 416-928-3553 www.bloor-yorkville.com/icefest See the world's famous landmarks, all by visiting Bloor-Yorkville IceFest. Experience the magic of A World of Ice where a montage of famous landmarks and cultural icons, come together in the Village of Yorkville Park with a magnificent ice display.

MAY Equality Forum

Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on May 1st – 4th) Philadelphia, PA 215-732-3378, equalityforum.com Equality Forum presents annually the largest national and international GLBT civil rights forum. Equality Forum includes over 50 programs, parties & special events with no registration free and all substantive programs for free. Featured events include National Equality Rally at Independence Hall, Art Exhibit, Int’l Equality Dinner at the National Constitution Center, SundayOUT! street festival & much more.

Toronto GLBT Film & Video Fest.

2015 Dates To-Be-Announced (Previously May 22nd – June 1st, 2014) 416-977-6847, www.insideout.ca Inside Out presents Canada’s largest queer film and video festival. Over 11 days, the Festival draws crowds of close to 30,000 to screenings, artist talks, panel discussions, installations and parties that highlight more than 275 films and videos from Canada and around the world.

JUN Luminato- Toronto's Festival of Arts and Creativity 2015 Dates To-Be-Announced (Previously on June 6th – 15th, 2014) 416-368-3100, www.luminato.com Luminato is an annual multi-genre celebration featuring theatre, classical and contemporary music, dance, visual arts, film, literature, and more. The festival will feature highly acclaimed World Premieres, innovative new work and unexpected collaborations that result in unforgettable creative moments. Free, widely accessible events and "accidental encounters with art" are other important hallmarks of Luminato. At every turn, festival-goers are invited to participate, explore and celebrate their own creative spirit while enjoying everything Luminato has to offer.

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Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival June 21st – 22nd, 2014 Toronto Centre Island 416-598-8945 www.dragonboats.com The Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival promises a two-day fun-filled event that brings sports, team spirit and community spirit to Toronto Centre Island.

JUL Toronto Fringe Festival July 2nd – 13th, 2014 416-966-1062 fringetoronto.com Over the 12 days there are about 1,000 performances of drama, comedy, standup, musicals, dance and improvisation for adults, while Kidsvenue is a theatre that shows plays exclusively for families and children from 5-15 years of age. For news, reviews and fringe gossip throughout the festival, pick up a copy of the daily The Fringe Harold. Performances take place at a variety of venues - check the festival website for full details of the program schedule.

Summerlicious July 4th – 20th, 2014 Various Restaurants throughout Toronto 416-203-2600 www.toronto.ca/summerlicious Toronto's favourite summer foodie celebration turns 10 in 2012 and continues to shine the spotlight on our fantastic restaurant industry. Enjoy delectable, three-course prix fixe menus, available at more than 180 of Toronto’s top restaurants

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Events Beaches International Jazz Festival

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July 18th – 27th, 2014 Kew Gardens 1798 Queen Street East 416-698-2152 www.beachesjazz.com The festival takes place on the shore of Lake Ontario in eastern Toronto.

Presenting a variety of music, from New Orleans and traditional jazz to modern and Latin.

AUG Toronto Leather Pride August 3rd – 10th, 2014 Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, ON torontoleatherpride.ca Toronto's Leather Ball weekend is strictly for the boys, and the butcher the better.

The party takes place at the Opera House in Toronto. The dress code of leather is strictly enforced, so don't even think about wearing your new jeans. However scantily clad the 2500 party-goers are, nudity is not tolerated.

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Toronto After Dark Film Festival October 16th – 24th, 2014 Bloor Cinema torontoafterdark.com Feature film premieres and innovative short films, including acclaimed new independent pieces from across North America, Europe and Asia are what make this festival unique from all others. After Dark hosts a widely popular zombie walk that transforms downtown Toronto into a terrifying wasteland of the undead, as well as a pair of gala parties.

Everything To Do With Sex Show October 24th – 26th, 2014 Metro Toronto Convention Centre 866-929-7399 www.everythingtodowithsex.com This show draws in curious adults who want to explore their sexuality. We cover every topic from romantic dinners to sexual bondage. We present sex, and everything to do with it, in a fun, nonthreatening environment that appeals to couples and singles alike.

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Toronto International Film Festival September 4th – 14th, 2014 www.tiff.net Ranking alongside Cannes, Berlin and Venice, the Toronto Film Festival is one of the top events in the world; Variety sees it as second only to Cannes amongst the international festivals. Annually screening around 300 movies in a variety of venues, the festival has a very large industry presence and a thriving film market.

Cavalcade of Lights November 29th - December 31st, 2014 Nathan Phillips Sqr, 100 Queen St W toronto.ca A well-loved Toronto tradition, the Cavalcade of Lights celebration kicks off the holiday season in the city. Following the first lighting, Nathan Phillips Square shines from dusk to 11 pm every night through to the end of December.

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ananoque, a quaint river town, is located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, just Northeast of Lake Ontario. It’s about 3 hours from Toronto, 2 hours from Ottawa and 3 hours form Montreal. Just 15 minutes from the border crossing at the 1000 Islands Bridge to Upper New York State, it attracts many United States visitors. The town is accessible from Highway 2 along the St. Lawrence River or from Highway 401.

Accommodations are available and easy to find through www.gayosphere.com or the 1000 Island Tourism Commission’s web site.

The 1000 Islands Playhouse, a wonderful Summer Playhouse featuring outstanding talent and shows, fill the summer with fun.

At intermission, stroll outside for a breathtaking view of the St..

Lawrence River. Take a boat ride aboard Gananoque Boat Company’s several excursion vessels and view the 1000 Islands and learn about its history. A new addition to the scene is the 1000 Islands Helicopter Company, featuring helicopter rides of the area. Check into the Visitors Centre on 10 King Street E. and get all of the updated information you need to make your visit to Gananoque and the 1000 Islands a fun-filled experience.

FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Colonial Resort and Spa

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780 King Street West www.colonialresort.com Situated on 10 landscaped acres in the quaint town of Gananoque, in the Heart of the Canadian 1000 Islands and close to many area attractions with Getaway Packages that include dinner, breakfast, various attractions and spa services.

2 Quality Inn & Suites

866-466-7912

650 King Street East www.qualityinn1000islands.com Your unforgettable Thousand Islands vacation starts here! Offering more than any other hotel in Gananoque, the Quality Inn & Suites boasts an acclaimed onsite restaurant, spacious whirlpool suitesand the highest levels of service & cleanliness.

TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS Colonial Resort and Spa

780 King Street West

613-382-3226

ATTRACTIONS 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours 1000islandshelicoptertours.com 1000 Islands Kayaking 110 Kate Street 3 Gananoque Boat Line 280 Main Street 4 Thousand Islands Playhouse 185 South Street 1000 Islands Tower 716 Hwy 137, Hill Island, Landsdowne

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DINING The Socialist Pig Coffeehouse 21 King Street East Smuggler's Run 95 Ivy Lea Road, Lansdowne

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