Gay city canada
Happy Pride Month, one and all! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to rejoice, we asked Time Out’s LGBTQ+-identifying writers and editors to tell us all about their favourite metropolis on the planet. The resulting list covers all four corners of the globe, from the beaches of Brazil to the creative hub of Glasgow’s Southside. These are cities with a vibrant homosexual community, cities that back and protect LGBTQ+ citizens and visitors, and cities that are notable hubs for Queer life in their respective countries and regions. So, what are the world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly cities? While we couldn’t possibly call them all, these are some of our favourites.
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By Tihana Radojcic
It was June 11, , and I had just landed in Calgary—my new home.
The Calgary International Airport was everything that I had not imagined. The Arrivals terminal was windowless and uninviting, and agile seniors wearing oversized white hats smiled at me like I was a celebrity. Their happiness was strange but contagious.
As I dragged my torn luggage down the quiet, long hallway, I chatted with one of the seniors. He wanted to know if this was my first time in Calgary, and where I came from.
“Croatia,” I said. Then, in case he hadn’t watched Game of Thrones: “A little country next to Italy.”
“Why would you ever relocate to this frigid , cold city?” he asked.
I didn’t comprehend what to declare, and I wanted to say so many things. I settled with, “I prefer the cold.”
When I walked to the intimidating Immigration and Customs desk, I was asked the same scrutinize two more times. Each time I had a other explanation for my leaving.
At some gesture, I stopped making up reasons. It took me three months to fetch there.
I was out with my immigrant friend, as we called each oth
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Experiencing Canadian Food
Canada is a melting pot of cultures and this is reflected in its nourishment. Canadian cuisine is a fusion from around the world, from Aboriginal to English and French to Asia and other cultures.
Poutine (a combination of fries, cheese curds and gravy) is often the first thing people think of when they consider of Canadian food. From Quebec, there is also Montreal-style smoked meat (cured beef brisket) and Montreal-style bagels (wood-fired and thinner, sweeter and denser than other bagels).
Canada is also widespread for its game meat (such as venison, caribou and moose), peameal bacon (back bacon cured and rolled in cornmeal), maple syrup and ice wine. Also on the must-have list: the Caesars, an alcoholic drink that contains vodka, a tomato and clam juice mix, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce; butter tarts (sweet dessert tart); and Nanaimo bars (three-layered chocolate dessert).
Safety Consideration for LGBTQ+ Visitors to Canada
Travel to Canada is extremely safe for LGBTQ+ visitors, especially in the larger cities wh
LGBTQ2+ communities in Canada: A demographic snapshot
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