Walking Through Pride: A Historical Tour of Vancouver’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Movement

Discover Vancouver’s 2SLGBTQIA+ history on foot in this guided Pride heritage walk through the city’s iconic queer landmarks.

About this Event

Join the Canadian Pride Historical Society for a free guided historical walking tour exploring key sites in Vancouver’s West End that shaped the history of the Pride movement in British Columbia.

This 45-minute walking tour will take you through some of the most iconic and meaningful 2SLGBTQIA+ landmarks in the city. From community organizing spaces to memorials of resistance and remembrance, we’ll explore how local activism shaped the Pride movement in Vancouver and across the province.

Tour Stops Include:

• Qmunity: BC’s queer resource centre
• Jim Deva Plaza & Rainbow Crosswalk: Honouring a champion of free expression
• Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium: A cornerstone of queer resistance
• Vancouver AIDS Memorial: A space for reflection and remembrance

👟 What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, weather-appropriate clothing

🌈 Accessibility: Route follows accessible sidewalks and paths. Please reach out if you have specific accessibility needs (aW5mbyB8IGNwaHMgISBjYQ==).

This walking tour is part of our BC Education and Research Materials Launch.

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