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The GayYorkRegion logo: A symbolic map of the region using rainbow colours to represent the nine municipalities of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Whitchurch-Stouffville
Connecting York Region's gay residents and resources.
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In our Scene and Services sections, you can provide comments or a rating for each resource that we describe. If you have dealt with any of the companies or organizations listed, please make use of this feature so that others can benefit from knowledge of your experience.
In Need Of Help?
If you're dealing with a serious problem related to your sexuality or perceived sexuality, we're here to help. More >>
Canadian Values Practiced Here
Please display one of these cards at the entrance to your home or business, to tell your family, friends or customers that you welcome them, regardless of their sexual orientation.
For more details and information about how to obtain these cards, click on the image below to visit www.yorkpridefest.com.
Beware: Canadian Values Practiced Here! We treat everyone equally - regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, marital status, disability,...
Local LGBT organizations, including GayYorkRegion.com, participating in the Toronto Pride parade - June 29th, 2008
Welcome to GayYorkRegion.com
Irrespective of their sexuality, many residents of York Region believe that there are no gay related services, resources or venues in this region - all such things are to be found in Toronto.
In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. The region has gay friendly venues, support groups, social groups, specialist counselling and health services, several agencies offering LGBT specific services, and its own annual pride week festival.
GayYorkRegion.com exists to provide a central point of reference to all of those regional venues, services and resources.
York Pride Fest
The picture above shows local LGBT organizations, including GayYorkRegion.com, participating in the Toronto Pride parade on June 29th, 2008.
The week prior, the region celebrated its own York Pride Fest pride week festival.
More information about York Region's pride weeks of the past, as well as future pride event plans, can be found at www.yorkpridefest.com.
Two Irish Lads
Two Irish Lads
Sean and Patrick McConaghy are two young cousins who set sail from their native Ireland on St. Patrick's Day, 1820. After a long and eventful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, they tackle the mighty St. Lawrence Rover in an open voyageur canoe to settle in a part of the wilderness of Upper Canada that would later become York Region.
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Easy Escape
Close proximity to Toronto offers clear advantages to residents of York Region. But, when it comes to the quality of life on offer to the region's gays and lesbians, having such easy access to Canada's largest city can be a double-edged sword.
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