Until August 5^th Montreal is hosting the ‘Out Games’ otherwise known as the Gay Olympics (that’s not official) – although you don’t have to be gay to participate which I think is rather inclusive and welcoming.

The Out Games are a global event being held for the first time ever in Montreal and I have to say that I think it’s a very good way to present Montreal to the world in large part because (1) the Out Games aren’t very well known yet beyond the gay community so there is little chance of childish protests by irresponsible anti-gay bigots, (2) for the gay community it paints Montreal as a very accepting city with great athletic facilities, and (3) it fills the post comedy-festival lull.

The only two disadvantages are (1) Bert is losing all his speed skating ice time this week to make way for the ice-based events (of which speed skating is not one – I asked) and (2) most of the participants are men which means that the traffic on the streets is very male dominated and Meeka is afraid of strange men – she now spends half of our walk time dodging friendly pets from random men.

Yep, our city may be welcoming when it comes to gay rights however our dog is more of a feminist rights champion herself.