Church Wellesley Village is an inviting pocket of Toronto known for being lively and diverse. It is often referred to as the Gay Village, because of the many LGBTQ communities that call the area home. Gay residents and their neighbours enjoy gathering at great restaurants, specialty shops, and hot nightclubs. Every year Church Village is visited by millions of people for Pride Week celebrations and the spectacular Pride Parade. There is also a strong arts and theatre presence in the Church Wellesley area, offering great venues for performers. Church Wellesley Village is a downtown neighbourhood that beams with pride all year long.