Thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute. I actually have learned more about the history of gay Toronto from this informal thread than I have from any group, book or event (isn't that how it always goes!).
I came out at age 15 and later arrived in downtown Toronto hoping to find an accepting, nonjudgmental group of guys. Instead I found mostly elitist, mean-spirited gay men who expected perfection and wouldn't bother talking to you unless you had lots of money, a post-doctorate degree, or connections that would get them somewhere. Despite that deep disappointment, I still love Toronto and as much as I regret coming out sometimes and how alone I feel, I do want to know what being gay was like here in the past. I'd like to see more photos of gay life here before gay Toronto became so focused around million dollar condos, $900 sunglasses and snooty, country club attitudes.
