The Turret
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Turret began as a one-night gay disco on the 3rd floor of 1588 Barrington Street – the…
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Forrest House a Women’s Place
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Forrest House was a YWCA-owned Victorian building at 1225 Barrington Street that was turne…
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Historic Queer Meeting Places in Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba 8 places
Queer meeting places in Winnipeg established between the 1880’s and 1980’s
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Oddfellows’ Hall
Winnipeg, Manitoba
This is the first permanent location of Oddfellows’ Hall, having opened in 1883.
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The Olympia Hotel
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Now the Marlborough Hotel, it was established in 1914 as the Olympia Hotel.
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Manitoba Legislative Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Legislature has been a queer meeting place since the 1930’s.
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Ms. Purdy’s
Winnipeg, Manitoba
This was the first location of Ms. Purdy’s Women’s Bar, which opened in 1984.
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Gio’s
Winnipeg, Manitoba
This was the final location of Giovanni’s Room, the longest running gay bar in Winnipeg.
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The Silver Slipper
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Now the Radisson Hotel, this was the second location of the Silver Slipper in the 1970’s.
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Happenings Social Club
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Happenings Social Club was a licenced beverage room and dance club from c. 1974-2004.
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