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Travellers to Toronto can double their pleasure by exploring the cities second “gay village,” Toronto is on the list of growing international cities that claim to having more than one “gay village”. As most visitors to the city believe, Church and Wellesley is the hub of gay activity when planning a vacation or stop over. However, the west end of the city has gradually carved out a place on the map, known locally as the “Queer West Toronto,” or QWT. There has been a significant queer presence in this area for several years, but it only recently it started gaining recognition as a viable gay alternative to the Church Street Village. Queer West Toronto is more of an attitude than an identity—new and radical with a thriving underground gay scene. There are no purely gay bars in this part of town; instead there are mixed events and venues that provide a safe and welcoming place to party and be yourself. As well, there are several funky dining establishments and accommodation options so you can actually plan a full itinerary in QWT.
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Accommodations - Downtown Toronto
Banting House INN is a gay owned and operated B & B style guest-house located 2 blocks from Church street in the gay villiage. We have free on-site parking, internet access, full breakfast each morning and prices start at 85.00 cad. www.bantinghouse.com
Bay Bloor Executive Suites
1101 Bay St., 2 Blocks south of Bloor Street
1-800-263-2811. A downtown base for business, or family.Bond Place Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and close to all major attractions. All rooms are newly renovated with modern decor. They are a well run hotel that caters to tourist and groups from all over the world, even when they have a full house. The hotel has a very relaxing ambience. 65 Dundas St E.
Hostelling International - Toronto
77 Church Street - 3 minute walk to gay village. 416-971-4440 or 1-877-848-8737Pimblett's B & B 242 Gerrard Street, Toronto, Ontario. M5A 2G2. Reservations: 416 921 6898 Guest Room Phone: 416 921 6898. Fax: 416 929 0940 E-mail: pimbletts@sympatico.ca
Seaton Pretty Bed & Breakfast - 327 Seaton, M5A 2T6. Voice: (416) 416 929-3363. Toll Free: 866-878-8898. Fax:: 416 929-8786. Gay-owned or operated, mixed Gay, Lesbian and straight clientele. We are just minutes from most major tourist attrations. The decor of our Bed and Breakfast has been carefully planned to ensure you instantly feel relaxed and comfortable. Whether you are enjoying the Garden Patio, rejuvenating yourself in the Sauna, drifting off to sleep on our new mattresses, or savouring a delicious hot breakfast, we look forward to making you feel at home every minute of your stay.
Ramada Inn - 300 Jarvis Street, 3 minute walk to gay village 1-800-567-2233
Ruggles. Bed & Breakfast. 11 Bowman Street. Toronto, Ontario M4X 1V1. Canada. Tel. 416-975-8523 Ruggles Bed & Breakfast is located in the heart of old Cabbagetown, providing the luxury and comfort of a small select guest house.
Toronto Townhouse 384 Clinton Street in the new Gay Toronto's new West Village and 213 Carlton Street in the old downtown gay village. Toll Free in North America (except Toronto) 1.877.500.0466 Local & outside north America 416.323.8898 Gay friendly. Proud winners of a Toronto Tourism Award in 1999 and 2000. Your Hosts: Frank & Tan. Email us at host@earlplacebnb-toronto.com Toronto OntarioToronto Downtown Bed & Breakfast - 57 Chicora Ave, Toronto Ontario M5R 1T7 Voice: (416) 921-3533, Toll Free 1-877-950-6200. Hosts: Roger Kershaw and Jim Lingerfelt "The Ritz-Carlton of B&Bs, this place is among the most inviting in North America." - National Geographic Traveler magazine, April 2003. Rates: $189 to $239 USD.
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Community Centres
519 Church Street Community Centre 519 Church Street, M4Y 3C9, Phone: (416) 392-6874
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9 am to 10 pm, Sat 12-5.30 pm and Sun 9-5 p.m. The Centre is home for many city groups and plays an active part in the lesbian and gay community of Toronto. Serves the downtown city core area of Bay Street, Bloor Street East, Sherbourne Street to Dundas Street
Gay West Community Network - Toronto
Community Centre in Toronto central west, Ontario. Community groups, weekly newsletter, daily events, annual pride festival, business directory, bar and entertainment guide Serving the queer community in Etobicoke, York West, High Park, Parkdale, Dupont, The Annex and Trinity Bellwoods, For nearly 10 years. No community office yet. Phone No. 416-551-1709 ( 7 days a week, 9 am to 9 pm) Email Address: gaywest_toronto@yahoo.can Mailing address: Box 204, Station C., Toronto ON M6J 3M9Gay Publications
Glad Day Books www.gladdaybookshop.com/
598 A Yonge Street, M4Y 1Z3 Phone: (416) 961-4161 and Fax: 961-1624 Opening hours: Sat-Wed 10-7 p.m., Thu-Fri 10-9 p.m. Independent book shop with good selection of gay and lesbian books.See our listings for other: Gay & Lesbian Literary Magazines
Shopping for gay apparel
Joave
507 Church Street, 416-923-5575, apparel "It's hot. It's new. It's all male.Leather Doc's Leathers and Motorcycle Gear
726 Queen Street West, Phone: (416) 504-8888 and Fax: 929-1849
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11-7 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m., New and used leather wear. Tailor made leather outfits as well. Some stuff can be ordered online but much more is available in the store.Lovecraft - Lubes, lotions, toys, lingerie, videos, manuals and more. 27 Yorkville 416-923-7331
Northbound Leather Ltd
586 Yonge Street, M4Y 1Z3 Phone: (416) 972-1037 and Fax: 975-1337
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 10-7 pm., Thu-Fri 10-9 p.m., Sat 10-6 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m.
Fetish, bondage, leather and rubber wear. Mail order service.Priape Canada
Emporium of Gay erotica. Web site in French & English. Also a mail order service.See also Page 2, Bars, Bathouses, Dance Clubs
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