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Detours is a laid-back approach to gay team travel with flexible and fun-filled itineraries in diverse destinations around the earth. Our less-structured, small-group trips ensure social opportunities, singular experiences, and unforgettable adventures across each of our 8 to day trips.

Why Detours

Smaller Group Sizes

Most groups have a maximum of 16 people - keeps things intimate and short impact

Guaranteed Departures

Over 60 trips each year - and they're all guaranteed departures with no minimum travelers required

Structured Spontaneity

Flexible, less-structured itineraries leave plenty of room for unique experiences

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Our Team

Only the best people to make your trip amazing.

POV: Waking Up in Your Tuscan Castle

Ever dreamed of staying in a castle? A real castle, with sweeping views of vineyards, thousand-year-old walls, and lush Italian gardens that undergo like something out of a fairytale? Now’s your chance to l…

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2SLGBTQI+ travel guide

Explore a diverse array of inclusive tourism experiences, attractions, accommodations, events and communities that warmly welcome Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex and all who identify in sexual and gender diverse communities (2SLGBTQI+) in Ontario.

Welcoming destinations

Ontario is a place of diversity and welcomes 2SLGBTQI+ visitors to experience it all.

Visit Toronto’s trendy city strips and Ottawa’s national treasures, soak in scenic vineyard views in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Prince Edward County and witness expansive wilderness in Algonquin Provincial Park.

Countless wineries, breweries, cideries, distilleries, appetite trails and local treats like butter tarts, chocolate and cheese creations are sure to tempt foodies and liquorists. There’s also a growing list of MICHELIN-starred restaurants. And, of course, maple-infused everything—from beer to bacon to doughnuts.

Discover the top 2SLGBTQI+ places in Ontario.

Toronto

Experience the vibrant energy of Toronto, where you can sip cocktails on a patio, savour a MICHELIN-starred meal, trap a drag show or dance until the e

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender phrase and sex characteristics

Foreign laws and customs related to sexual orientation, gender culture, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) can be very different from those in Canada. As a result, you could meet certain barriers and risks when you travel outside Canada. Research and equip for your trip in advance to help your travels go smoothly.

Before you go

Visit the Travel Advice and Advisories pages for your destination countries. The “Laws and culture” tab may include information on the laws and social customs that could affect 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians there.

Watch for laws that:

criminalize lgbtq+ activities and relationships
criminalize people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics

Some countries may use laws related to “vagrancy”, “public nuisance” or “public morals” to criminalize 2SLGBTQI+ people.

Research the laws, safety recommendations and social customs related to sexual orientation, gender self, gender expression and sex characteristics in your destination country. Some useful resources includ

Canada

Experiencing Canadian Food

Canada is a melting pot of cultures and this is reflected in its food. Canadian cuisine is a fusion from around the planet, from Aboriginal to English and French to Asia and other cultures.

Poutine (a combination of fries, cheese curds and gravy) is often the first thing people think of when they think of Canadian food. From Quebec, there is also Montreal-style smoked meat (cured beef brisket) and Montreal-style bagels (wood-fired and thinner, sweeter and denser than other bagels).

Canada is also popular for its game meat (such as venison, caribou and moose), peameal bacon (back bacon cured and rolled in cornmeal), maple syrup and ice wine. Also on the must-have list: the Caesars, an alcoholic drink that contains vodka, a tomato and clam juice mix, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce; butter tarts (sweet dessert tart); and Nanaimo bars (three-layered chocolate dessert).

Safety Consideration for LGBTQ+ Visitors to Canada

Travel to Canada is extremely safe for LGBTQ+ visitors, especially in the larger cities where there is a humming gay village, lively nightlife and lots of community associations and support