The Changing Landscape of the Gay Village
The queer communities are shifting away from the Gay Village, which has been the epicenter of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community since the 1970s.
On October 20, 2020, the Gay Village of Montreal shortened its name to The Village, amidst gentrification, commercialization, tourism, and "degayification" of the area.
"The Village remains a historic, symbolic, and still very active heart of Montréal’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Over the decades, it has constantly evolved, much like the communities it represents. We don’t see the emergence of queer spaces in Mile End, Hochelaga or elsewhere as a shift away from the Village, but rather as a diversification of queer geographies across the city. This is a positive reflection of Montréal’s broader openness and inclusion." - Gabrielle Rondy, executive director of La Société du développement commercial du Village (SDC)
The emergence of queer spaces in other areas is seen as a diversification of queer geographies, reflecting Montréal's openness and inclusion.
Author's summary: The Gay Village is evolving amidst gentrification and commercialization.
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