Now Accepting 2012 MGC Applications!

Do you have what it takes to be Canada's next Gay Ambassador, a champion of gay human rights and visibility?  Mr. Gay Canada 2012 is now accepting applicants to participate in the next Mr. Gay Canada competition.

The Mr Gay Canada competition’s purpose is to provide an opportunity by creating a positive image for young gay men to make a ‘difference’ and be accepted within their own communities. Through education and public performances, MGC’s goal is to help create positive, authentic and empowered role models that will be a champion for Gay Human Rights within his own community as well as, on a global stage. Through these public performances, outreach and education, MGC will raise awareness of issues pertinent to young gay men, such as safe sex awareness, bullying and self-acceptance.
The MGC competition will take place over an intense three days and includes various challenges including a photo challenge, sports challenge, fashion show/run way challenge, swim suit challenge, public speaking and a local outreach challenge where MGC is able to work with a local charity to give back to the community in hosting the competition.
A maximum of 12 delegates will be selected for this year’s competition. The aim is to have a delegate representing as many provinces and territories as possible. Delegates can represent their place of birth (must provide birth certificate) or place of residence (must provide valid ID). Delegates will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Whistler for the competition. Delegates must be in Whistler by 3pm on February 9/2011. All housing (shared accommodations) will be provided and there will be some meals included. Delegates will be responsible for other meals and any other personal expenses. The competition will take place from Thursday February 9th to Saturday February 11th, which coincides with the annual WinterPRIDE festival. 

The Winner of the 2012 Mr. Gay Canada competition will then be flown to South Africa to represent Canada in the Mr. Gay World Grand Finale!  Click below to apply:

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Key to the City

Outside Mayors Office

After visiting the children we headed over to the Mayors office. On the outside of the building, there was a giant tiger head representing it as the Tiger City.
The Mayor and his staff welcomed us with open arms and talk to us about the importance of equal human rights. He told us how the government is trying to stop the handout of condoms and birth control.

He shared some personal stories with us that really showed us how amazing of a mayor he is. He really cares about the community and the loved ones in his life.
After the tears were gone, we were presented with the key to the city, a necklace made from recycled rubble and a very delicious lunch.

It was a very emotional day for all of us.

OutReach Program

The Outreach program was one of the best days for me. We all brought stuff such as books, school supplies, and stickers. When we first arrived, the class put on a performance for us which got a lot of us tearing up.


There was 4 children sitting on the stairs beside me so I pulled my camera out and took a few shots of them. There was one little girl who would do the cutest pose every time the camera was on her, melted my heart.

We were split up into two groups. My group went up stairs where we were to give two rooms complete make overs. This included flooring, book shelves, window curtains, lightbulbs, fans, and tables.
The other half stayed below and gave their items and a lunch to the children. We joined them after we were finished and continued handing stuff out and hanging out with the children. I brought some canadian stickers with me which really got the kids attention. I had 30 hands reached out in front of me waiting for a sticker. I was hard when it came down to the last sticker :(
That whole experience was such an eye opener. It was emotional when we first got there but after hanging out with the children and volunteers and getting to chat with a few of them it turned everything around. Just seeing how positive they are being in the conditions they live in really made me take a step back and realize that we take so much for granted. They really make light out of every situation.

Club Bed

Me auctioning off my hockey stick

The following night we all wore out GBGB outfits and each brought an item from our country to auction off. I auctioned off a hockey stick. The club was nice, 2 levels, a fair size dance floor and delicious food. We had our own little private party up in the VIP room which looked out over the dance floor. We modelled the clothing and then the audience voted on who wore it best. Mr. Australia won the vote and was presented a sash and trophy by the president of GBGB.

After that it was time to party

Left: Bulgaria, Australia, Canada, Brazil