Queer History of Ottawa Tours - Visites de l'histoire LGBTQ+ d'Ottawa

Schedule

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Dundonald Park | Ottawa, ON

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Join drag king Morgan Mercury's queer history of Ottawa tour! Suivez drag king Morgan Mercury pour découvrir l'histoire LGBTQ+ d'Ottawa !
About this Event

What you'll learn:

  • History of the 2SLGBTQ+ Purge of the public service (1950s-1990s)
  • Key players in Ottawa's queer history (Charlotte Whitton, Elaina Martin, Rupert Raj)
  • Stories of Ottawa's original gay village (1970s-2000s)

Ce que vous apprendrez :

  • L'histoire de la purge 2ELGBTQ+ de la fonction publique (années 1950-1990)
  • Les gens clés de l'histoire LGBTQ+ d'Ottawa (Charlotte Whitton, Elaina Martin, Rupert Raj)
  • Histoires du village gai d'Ottawa (années 1970-2000)

Where you'll go:

  • 3km of walking along downtown Ottawa streets (Bank St, Somerset St, Elgin St)
  • Murals, banners and lightboxes created by the Village Legacy Project
  • Locations of protest and connection (Human Rights Monument, historical nightlife, commmunity resources)

Où vous allez :

  • 3 km de marche le long des rues du centre-ville d'Ottawa (rue Bank, rue Somerset, rue Elgin).
  • Murales, bannières et caissons lumineux créés par le projet Village Legacy.
  • Lieux de protestation et de connexion (Monument des droits de l'homme, vie nocturne historique, ressources communautaires)

What you'll need:

  • Weather appropriate walking clothing (tour will go rain or shine - cancelled if significant storm, heat or cold)
  • Water/snacks/things that will help support your energy for the two hours together
  • Willingness to share, learn and connect with the tour group

Ce dont vous avez besoin:

  • Des vêtements de marche adaptés aux conditions météorologiques (l'excursion se déroulera par beau temps ou par mauvais temps - elle sera annulée en cas d'orage important, de chaleur ou de froid).
  • De l'eau, nourriture ou des choses qui vous aideront à faire le plein d'énergie pendant les deux heures que vous passerez ensemble.
  • Volonté de partager, d'apprendre et d'entrer en contact avec le groupe.

If you have further questions about tour route, accessibilty needs or which cowboy hat to wear, please reach out to Morgan Mercury at [email protected].

Si vous avez d'autres questions concernant l'itinéraire de la visite, les besoins d'accessibilité ou le chapeau de cow-boy à porter, veuillez contacter Morgan Mercury à l'adresse [email protected].


About your tour guide:

Howdy y'all! Thanks for stopping by and for your interest in attending this tour!

My name is Morgan Mercury, I am a local drag king who has been running Queer History of Ottawa walks, talks and bikes since April 2024. I am passionate about public eduation, working for over 7 years at various museums, tour companies and education institutions, and have an educational background in development policy. I'm so excited to share my love for my city, my community and for our queer elders and ancestors through these tours. Can't wait to meet you! <3

A propos de votre guide:

Bonjour à tous ! Merci de votre visite et de votre intérêt!

Je m'appelle Morgan Mercury, je suis un drag king ici a Ottawa qui organise des promenades, des discussions et des randonnées à vélo sur l'histoire de la communauté LGBTQ+ d'Ottawa depuis avril 2024. Je suis passionné par l'éducation publique, ayant travaillé pendant plus de sept ans dans divers musées, entreprises de tourisme et établissements d'enseignement, avec une formation en politique de développement. Je suis très enthousiaste à l'idée de partager mon amour pour ma ville, ma communauté et pour nos aînés et ancêtres LGBTQ+ à travers ces visites. J'ai hâte de vous rencontrer ! <3


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Dundonald Park, 516 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Canada

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