The LGBTQ+ community is huge in Montreal. The pride parade is nothing more than a corporate entity sponsored by banks and whatnot, but there's a whole ass street that's blocked in the summers to allow pedestrians to go through and it's filled with pride-trans flags. People can walk around holding hands and there are many gay bars, clubs, saunas etc. Plus, almost every mutual aid group, community gatherings or grassroots organization are inclusive and have policies against fascists and hate-based behaviors.