10124 104 St – From Pisces, GATE, GALA, AIDS Network of Edmonton, City Hall, and the Pride Seniors group, the legacy of Michael Phair’s impact can be seen everywhere. Honoured with a park and school bearing his name, Michael’s many contributions to our city and community have been extraordinary. Learn more about the man behind so many of the moments that have shaped our history.

10169 104 St NW – History starts here with Edmonton’s first major LGBTQ2 organization. Learn how GATE advocated for, defended, and helped grow our community and how its humble origins served as the precursor to today’s Pride Centre of Edmonton.

10330 104 St – Relive memories of Edmonton’s first and most notorious gay disco. Flashback was the Studio 54 of the prairies, dominating Edmonton’s nightlife for over a decade. Listen for the music and step inside the doors of this legendary club, and learn about its impact on our community.

10345 104 St – One of Edmonton’s longest-running queer spaces. The Roost provided a refuge of safety, entertainment, and community; and withstood some intense competition for over thirty years. Walk up the rainbow stairs and on to the dancefloor!

10330 104 St – Its famous sign now hangs in the City’s Neon Museum, but for decades, the Georgia Baths provided a safe space for gay, bi and closeted men to connect. Peep inside the venue and the spaces, spas, and baths that followed.

9930 106 St – Through social activities, community newsletters, potlucks, dances, and more, Womonspace connected Edmonton’s lesbian and bisexual women together since the early 1980s.

10132-105 St (across from Beaver Hills Park) – Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House), the Cree word for Edmonton, is built on Treaty Six territory, and Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQ community proudly honours and recognizes our 2 Spirit siblings and relations. 2 Spirit groups first started in Edmonton in 2001 and have become an integral and dynamic part of Edmonton’s queer life and serve as a testament to the vibrancy and diversity of our city.

10148 105 St – What is now a gentlemen’s club was once a half dozen different gay spaces. Follow the journey of this building from the mid-80s, through homophobic landlords, AIDS-hysteria, and the history of a series of short-lived bars and nightclubs. Turn up the music and relive the memories.

10155 105 St – One of the longest-running LGBTQ2 groups in Canada, the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose was among the first to step up in the fight against AIDS. Dust off your crown and learn more about the Court and its longstanding contributions to not only our community but so many others.

10220 103 St – Like some mythical monster, gay bars often rise when others fall. Journey down the stairs of Edmonton’s only remaining gay bar and discover the history that got it here. Oh, and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

9828 101A Ave – The arts have always been a refuge for the LGBTQ2 community. Pull back the curtain, step behind the stage, and learn about the passion, drama, and impact Edmonton’s theatre scene has had on our community.

9924 101A Ave – Long before corporate sponsors paid for giant parades, Edmonton’s pride festivities were a small and concentrated effort at visibility, affirmation, and celebration. Trace the origins of the Edmonton Pride Festival from its earliest days from a time where people marched with paper bags over their head to Premiers and Prime Ministers joining the party in the pursuit of equality.

MacDonald Drive NW – Behind the majestic view are stories waiting to be told. Join us for a cruise through history. In a time before apps, people sought connections in different and sometimes fugitive spaces. Gay, bisexual, and trans individuals walked “The Hill” searching for community, intimacy, and sex – often despite ongoing harassment from police and violence from gay-bashers.

10086 MacDonald Drive – From Anita Bryant to priests and Popes, there has always been a complicated relationship between LGBTQ2 people and religion. Organizations like the Metropolitan Community Church, Dignity Edmonton Dignité, and others sought a path to bring together spirituality, sexuality, and gender identity. Through prayer, education, and advocacy, these groups helped build an inclusive faith community.

10024 102 St – In a time of greater homophobia, safe havens were hard to find. The Dapple Grey Café was a respite and sanctuary for many. Open the door, smell the coffee, and enter for a journey that takes you on a tale from legendary blueberry milkshakes to hate crimes.