Gay bars and clubs in toronto One of the great centers of arts and culture in North America, Toronto is also one of the world's foremost gay destinations, The city hosts a famously large Gay Pride celebration each summer and cultivating a lively scene in neighborhoods like Church Street Village, Queen Street West, and Leslieville. Toronto's eclectic hangouts have always been-and continue to be-popular for drag shows and known for drawing a diverse mix of all ages.