Source: World Population Review's report 2023
The cities of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are home to the largest gay and queer population in North America.
New Zealand was one of the first countries to offer gay friendly travel certifications for the hospitality industry in 1998.
In 1940, a law in Iceland criminalizing homosexual acts was repealed. Iceland has also passed several gay-friendly laws such as those that target anti-discriminiation, fair adoption, equal age and gay marriage.
Greece has a long history of homosexuality, both culturally and in their mythology. Greece became a welcome destination for the LGBTQ+ community, with Mykonos in particular.
While the island nation is traditionally Roman Catholic, in 2014 progressive leadership ushered in pro-LGBTQ legislation including criminializing conversion therapy and several trans-rights bills.
France has always embraced unconventional lifestyles and when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community, they are leagues ahead of the rest of Europe. The country has strong anti-discrimination laws, and legal same-sex marriage and adoption.
In 2010, Portugal became the 8th country to allow same-sex marriage, making it a popular destination for members if the LGBTQ+ community.