Credit: Aefa Mulholland
TripOut Gay Travel:
Vancouver
Gay Friendly Rating:
Very welcoming; this place is gay-tastic!
Sporty and upscale, Vancouver is a breath of fresh air in beautiful British Columbia.
Vancouver Fast Facts:
- Gayborhood The gay scene in Vancouver is concentrated on rainbow flag adorned Davie Street, the heart of the residential West End, where an estimated 35% of the population is gay or lesbian. The other heart of Vancouver’s gay community is Commercial Drive wit
- Rock the Boat The pint-sized ferries that chug back and forth across False Creek are an enjoyable way to get from the West End or Yaletown to Granville Island or Main Street. They might not seem like the fastest option, but they save tackling bridge traffic or worse - trying to find parking on Granville Island.
- Get Wrecked Want a beachy day on the water? Be sure to also check out the beaches in Stanley Park as well as clothing-optional Wreck Beach.
- Walk It Out Many of Vancouver’s main sights are concentrated around downtown so you can easily get to most places without a car. When the weather is obliging, Vancouver is a fun city to walk around. Historic sights like the Hotel Vancouver, Gastown, and Vancouver Art Gallery are all within walking distance, and gay bars on Davie Street are just a few blocks over.
- Gay 411 For more info on gay happenings when you're in town check out the local LGBT paper Xtra West (http:www.xtra.ca) Tourism Vancouver's gay and lesbian site (http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/about_vancouver/gay-friendly_vancouver) or V Rag (http://v-rag.com). Women can also find on an array of girl-specific events on Superdyke (http://www.superdyke.com).
Vancouver Top 5
Don't leave town before checking out...
Recommended In Vancouver:
Hotels & Inns
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Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Place
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Opus Hotel 322 Davie Street
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Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver 1128 West Georgia Street
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The Sylvia Hotel 1154 Gilford Street
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Westin Grand Vancouver 433 Robson Street
Restaurants
Bars & Clubs
- 1181 1181 Davie Street
- Celebrities 1022 Davie Street
- Oasis Piano & Martini Bar 1240 Thurlow Street
- The Fountainhead Pub 1025 Davie Street
- The Majestic Restaurant & Lounge 1138 Davie Street
Sights & Activities
- Granville Island 1689 Johnstone Street
- Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge Robinson Road
- Museum of Anthropology 6393 Northwest Marine Drive
- Stanley Park West End
- Vancouver Aquarium Stanley Park
- Wreck Beach
Events
- Davie Street Pride Party Davie and Thurlow
- East Side Pride Grandview Park
- Gay Day @ Playland Playland at the Pacific National Exhibition
- Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival Sunset Beach
More Vancouver: Related Websites
- http://www.xtra.ca Local gay paper Xtra West.
- http://www.tourismvancouver.com Tourism Vancouver's gay and lesbian site.
- http://www.v-rag.com Vancouver's gay arts and culture rag.
- http://www.gayvan.com Gay Vancouver guide.

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