(Gananoque, ON – June 1, 2025) Pride Week exploded over Gananoque in a living rainbow of colour and enthusiasm as the Gananoque Pride Alliance (GPA) held their annual festival of events from May 28 through June 1. Throughout the town events were held ranging from flag raising to the annual pride parade down King Street and many things in between.
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(Gananoque, ON – July 14, 2024) Grace United Church in Gananoque was bursting with Pride as they held their second ever service dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community and their families.
“The colours of the rainbow signify love – love of family, love of friends, love of community,” said Reverend Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro of Grace United. “And for those who do not have these things, know that we love you and welcome you.”
Continue readingby Lorraine Payette, written June 25, 2014
(Gananoque, ON) Pride shimmered through Gananoque as the town pulled out the stops to celebrate the third annual Summer Solstice – Pride in the Thousand Islands weekend from June 20-22.
The Gananoque Boat Line invited attendees to partake of any or all of three different cruises for the event – ranging from the Rocky Horror Picture Show cruise on the first evening to a daytime cruise through the Thousand Islands hosted by the one and only Babe Kelly, through a final adults only drag cruise featuring top entertainer and performer Bishop Soul doing a tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, as well as one of Toronto’s top drag show divas and quality entertainers from Montreal. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written June 12, 2014
(Gananoque, ON) Get your pride shined up and prepare for the hottest summer solstice around as Gananoque rolls out its best for the third annual Summer Solstice: Pride in the 1,000 Islands Festival.
“This festival is about celebrating diversity in one of the most naturally diverse regions in the world,” said Kathrine Christensen, executive director of the 1,000 Islands Accommodation Partners. “The flavour of the weekend is fun, meant to showcase the islands, water, theatre, merchants, and diversity in a welcoming community. We try to have (everyone) gather to celebrate summer solstice while having our visitors experience the zest for life that you can only find in the 1,000 Islands.” – to read more>
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