Queer History of Ottawa Walking Tour - March 23

Schedule

Sun Mar 23 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Art House | Ottawa, ON

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Join drag king Morgan Mercury on an afternoon of learning about the Queer History of 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, Joanne Law, Rupert Raj)
  • Stories of Ottawa's original gay village (1970s-2000s)

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)

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

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].


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


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Where is it happening?

Art House, 555 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 25.00 to CAD 75.00

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