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Canal St and the Gay VillageWelcome to the World Famous Canal Street Manchester, home of the original ‘Queer as Folk’.It is recognised as the UK’s lgbtq+ centre, outside of London. The Gay Village is home to many annual events, such as Sparkle the Trans Festival, the Bears Bash and The Skins Weekend.The regions thriving Lesbian community is also centred in the Gay Village, with established venues like Vanilla serving the Women's scene.