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Located in Montréal's Gay Village, the Aigle Noir is a meeting place for the leather and fetish scene. Dark lighting, exposed bricks and leather art characterize the masculine mood, the audience ranges from bears to daddies to leather-clad types. In addition to several bars, there is a cruisey back area, a pool table and theme nights with techno and house.
Located in the Plateau district of Montréal, the Bain Colonial is a men's sauna with a hot tub, a natural stone steam system, and a high-pressure wet sauna system. Two outdoor terraces, a fitness area and open showers complete the offer, plus professional massages such as Swedish technique or lymphatic drainage. Private cabins, a darkroom and a video lounge complete the well-kept place.
The Sauna Centre-Ville in the Gay Village of Montréal is spread over two floors, with 60 cabins, ranging from simple rooms to double cabins with sling and suites. Facilities include a dry sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and snack bar, as well as video lounges, a chill-out zone and air conditioning throughout. Nearby are the Papineau and Beaudry metro stations.
Spanning four floors and 14,000 square feet, the G.I. Joe sauna is located in Montréal's Gay Village. Dry sauna, steam room, hot tub, glory holes and play areas on each level are included, complemented by rooftop terraces, a dungeon and snacks. It is open around the clock, the audience mixes locals and international guests of different age groups.
Sauna Oasis in Montréal's Gay Village has a maze-like layout with a steam room, dry sauna, hot tub, glory hole areas, dark rooms, and XXX cinema rooms. In addition, there are private and double rooms, showers, a snack bar as well as towels and safes. It is open around the clock, and unlimited entrances and exits are possible for longer stays.
Located in Montréal's Gay Village, Stud Bar is an established men's cruising bar with masculine vibes, including many from the bear and leather community. A dance floor, several bars and dark corners characterize the space, plus pool tournaments and DJ sets on weekends. It is open from the afternoon until late at night, and the prices remain fair.
Finding a gay sauna in Montréal is less complicated than in many North American cities, because the classic bathhouse scene has survived here. There are several saunas in Le Village close to each other, most of them on or near Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, so you can check them out on foot. One of the most well-known is Bain Colonial, a historic bath with a steam room, sauna, pool, and cruising areas that attracts a mixed crowd of locals and travelers. The entrance fee is usually around 15 to 22 euros and includes the locker and the use of the facility.
Most houses open in the early afternoon and stay open until late at night, but it usually gets busier after midnight and on weekends. Since opening hours and offers in this area change more often than in bars or hotels, it is worth taking a quick look at the current website before visiting. In the Village, in addition to the saunas, there are also cruising bars with their own program, which have different themes depending on the evening. Pay attention to whether a store is more party-oriented or clearly geared towards cruising, because both are often close to each other here. The following tips will give you an initial orientation.