Vancouver FunMap, 2013 by FunMaps

Vancouver including

Victoria / Whistler / Okanagan

Photo courtesy of Max Telzerow - www.maxsnaps.com

Vancouver FunMap

including Victoria, Whistler & Okanagan Country ancouver is the jewel of the Pacific Northwest, recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Canada’s West Coast is built on beautiful beaches, surrounded by sparkling waters and majestic snow-capped mountains; add Vancouver’s cultural diversity and urban layout and experience for yourself why Vancouver is a must-see on every traveler’s bucket list. Let your excursion begin with a visit to Stanley Park, 1000-acres of unspoiled forest, diverse flora and fauna, pristine beaches and panoramic views. Visit the Aquarium or walk along the seawall. Stanley Park is located adjacent to the West End; it’s here you’ll find English Bay, Denman Street, and Davie Street Village, the heart of gay Vancouver. Davie Street and its surrounding neighborhood is perfect for walking, dining, shopping for that new outfit or trinket, or having a good time at one of many bars and dance clubs. Thanks to a strong ethnic mosaic of residents there are countless flavors to choose when dining - including some of the best seafood, sushi, and Asian cuisines available – expect to leave your table full and very satisfied. Vancouver’s accommodations range from hotel chains to charming European guesthouses and quaint bed and breakfasts; expect to be fully pampered or left alone depending on your wishes. Ready to explore? Take a stroll through Gastown and its restored cobbled streets; or explore Granville Island’s markets and restaurants; or hit Wreck Beach – Vancouver’s only nude and very popular gay beach. Commercial Drive is also worth exploring full of vintage second-hand shops, vegetarian hotspots - a perfect setting for hippies, artists, lots of lesbians and LGBT non-sceners. It’s no wonder Vancouver is so popular with gays and lesbians you won’t be disappointed! 2

2013 EDITION Welcome 2-5 Map of British Columbia 6 Vancouver Accommodations 8-11 Dining in Vancouver 14-15 Resources, Shopping & Services 16-19 Stanley Park & Commercial Drive 20-23 Vancouver’s Events & Attractions 24-27 Vancouver Overview Map 28-30 West End / Davie Village Map 32-33 Nightlife in Vancouver 34-35 Victoria 36-49 Victoria Maps 40-41 & 44-45 Okanagan Valley 50-51 Whistler 52-55 publisher: Alan H. Beck design: Brian L. Pelton production: Emily L. Stokes marketing: Michael Ain

Official Map of the IGLTA

printed in the U.S.A.

Welcome...

from the Mayor

from the Councillor

On behalf of my colleagues on City Council, I am pleased to offer my appreciation to the Vancouver edition of FunMaps for their innovative LGBT Travel Brochure. Vancouver looks forward to welcoming you to our city! I want to offer my sincere congratulations on the quality and success of the brochure. Vancouver is a city where diversity is welcomed and valued as a fundamental strength. Our City Council has been committed to building on the successes of our LGBT community in adding so much to Vancouver’s uniquely vibrant character, including one of the largest Pride parade festivals in the world. Our city is greatly enlivened by the countless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered residents, visitors and businesses that contribute so greatly our city's social, cultural and economic life, making us so much stronger as a community and a city. Aside from our engaging citizens, Vancouver enjoys natural beauty, culturally diverse neighborhoods, an amazing arts and cultural scene, and a passion for sports and the great outdoors. Our local economy is predicted to be one of the fastest growing in Canada this year, and we’re working hard to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world by 2020. Whatever it is you’re looking for, Vancouver can offer it. Please enjoy your time in Vancouver – and come back soon! Yours truly,

On behalf of the City of Vancouver, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our queerfriendly city. Vancouver and British Columbia have long been one of the most progressive jurisdictions anywhere in the world in establishing equal rights for all our citizens, including same sex marriage, which was legalized here in July 2003. Vancouver has a long history of hosting queer events. We were the host city to the 1990 Gay Games, the 1996 International AIDS Conference, the 2004 International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association's annual convention, the 2008 InterPride Conference, and the 9th International Conference of Gay & Lesbian Tourism. Vancouver also welcomed the world as host city to 2010 Winter Olympics, and the 2011 North American Outgames. Vancouver offers a wide variety of gay and gay friendly events year round and our Pride Parade draws 650,000 people on the first Sunday in August. I am delighted you have chosen to visit queer-friendly Vancouver. We invite you to explore our neighbourhoods to experience the many queer specific and world-class amenities we have to offer. We look forward to the prospect of welcoming you back many times in the future. Sincerely,

Gregor Robertson

Tim Stevenson

Vancouver City Councillor

A Letter...

In Memorium...

from Travel Gay Canada Welcome to beautiful British Columbia, Canada’s West Coast playground. Vancouver is home to Western Canada’s largest gay population. This picturesque, ocean-wrapped and snowcapped city has a vibrant gay community that is centered around two distinctly different neighbourhoods – the West End and Commercial Drive, both of which enjoy a wide variety of restaurants, coffee shops, nightclubs and boutiques catering to gays and lesbians. Discover the duality of Vancouver: Urban sophistication and natural splendour. Whistler, just 90 minutes north of Vancouver, hosts one of the world’s most popular gay ski weeks. Victoria, BC’s capital city is on the south tip of Vancouver Island. It boasts many historic buildings and some of the most fascinating museums. The Okanagan, in BC’s interior, is famous for its orchards and vineyards and its wide offerings for outdoor enthusiasts. BC celebrates its diversity, and plays host to numerous gay and lesbian film festivals, sporting events, live theatre, and pride celebrations across the province. BC, like the rest of Canada, is built on acceptance and embraces, encourages, and supports diversity. So whether you come here to relax, get married, or party, we are confident you will enjoy the many offerings of BC. The businesses listed in this map endeavour to ensure you get the most out of your vacation, and we encourage you to support them. Travel Gay Canada (TGC) works with communities and the tourism industry across the country to provide the products and services that you are looking for when travelling. Visit us at www.travelgaycanada.com to find out more about what Canada has to offer. British Columbia is OUT to welcome you. Come soon and visit often.

Darrell Schuurman President, Travel Gay Canada

to Kavna, 1966 - 2012 Supermodel & Canadian Aqua-friend. This past year Canada lost a great animal icon - Kavna - the beloved mascot of the Vancouver Aquarium, matron of their world-famous Beluga family. As described in the children’s song "Baby Beluga", written by song-artist Raffi: ~Baby beluga in the deep blue sea, Swim so wild and you swim so free. Photo credit Vancouver Aquarium Heaven above and the sea below, And a little white whale on the go.~ As remembered by Indie, Kavna’s Senior Marine Mammal Trainer: "Kavna was the ambassador and supermodel for the Beluga family. Her photograph was seen by millions of visitors from around the world. Not only was Kavna well-recognized, but well-respected and adored."We asked Indie for the most important lesson he learned from Kavna, to take away from such incredible marine creatures: “It is how to take care of them, by respecting and preserving their environment." Thank you Indie, and the Vancouver Aquarium for helping us experience her majesty, Kavna. The Vancouver Aquarium hosts over a million visitors each year, entering them into a beautiful world – an underwater mecca; one which captures the imaginations of adults and children alike. FIND OUT how you can personally help Marine creatures by supporting the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue program; helping to rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals.

British Columbia

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Info Finder ACCOMMODATIONS 10 Smuggler’s Inn B&B Blaine, WA USA SHOPPING & SERVICES 38 Great Northern Books, Inc. Bellingham, WA USA ©2013 Columbia FunMap® Inc • 221 Rutgers Street, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 • 973-275-1700 • www.funmaps.com

Getting Here Vancouver is easy to reach by Air, Auto Rail and Ship Check out the options below for the one that works best for you.

By Air -

Vancouver International Airport, just Southwest of the City, in Richmond, BC, welcomes visitors from across Canada and around the world. Convenient train service to the downtown area for arrivals and departures make it easy to get to and from most hotels in the downtown core. Airport Info 604-207-7077

By Auto -

The TransCanadian Highway brings visitors from across the Cascades, Alberta and the Eastern Provinces. Routes I-5 and 99 are the best routes from the US. Once inside the city, arterial roads move traffic quickly.

By Rail - Via Rail serves Vancouver and all of Canada. The station is conveniently located at the east end of downtown, adjacent to Chinatown. Call 1-888-842-7245 By Ship / Ferry - Ferry Service is available to Victoria and Vancouver Island from Tawassen, BC There's a Cruise Ship Terminal at the foot of Burrard Street . First Class hotels surround the terminal and the Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau has a visitors center close by. Last year, 191 Ships sailed from the Port with over 670,000 passengers. 6

FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Best Western Plus Chateau Granville

ACCOMMODATIONS

800-663-0575

1100 Granville Street www.chateaugranville.com The BEST WESTERN PLUS Chateau Granville is a full service hotel and conference centre located in the heart of the city. Our lobby opens onto the doorstep of the vibrant Granville Entertainment District, boasting clubs, theatres, restaurants and all that is fun in the city’s nightlife. Steps from the world famous Davie Village, the gay mecca for the West Coast of Canada.

2 Blue Horizon Hotel

604-688-1411

1225 Robson Street bluehorizonhotel.com Ideally located downtown in Vancouver in the heart of famous Robson Street, our 31-story hotel offers the corporate and leisure traveler proximity to both the financial district and the entertainment center of Vancouver. Fashionable Robson Street offers shopping, sidewalk cafes, restaurants, nighttime entertainment & all this at your doorstep.

3 Granville Island Hotel

604-683-7373

1253 Johnston Street www.granvilleislandhotel.com

The Granville Island Hotel, a boutique hotel, offers a one-of-a kind experience. Located just minutes from the village, the Granville Island hotel is the perfect get-a-way spot for couples looking for a quiet alternative to staying downtown. With welcoming staff to greet, a restaurant and lounge to entice, and a luxurious room to make you feel at home, the Granville Island Hotel is Vancouver’s best kept secret.

4 Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver 604-685-1111 1221 Granville Street www.ramadavancouver.com The newly renovated Ramada Downtown Vancouver Hotel on Granville Street offers a great mix of comfort, style, and affordability while visiting Vancouver. Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver’s vibrant entertainment district, we are only steps from the city’s top restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping venues. Also, the Davie Village district and Yaletown are only a short 5 minute walk from our front door.

OUT-OF-TOWN ACCOMM.

5 Residence Inn by Marritott Vancouver Downtown 877-515-4135 1234 Hornby Street www.residenceinn.com/YVRDR The Residence Inn Vancouver Downtown is the newest and only branded all studio suite hotel in Vancouver. Located in the heart of Davie Village, offering spacious suite accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, free wi-fi and 42” flat screen TV’s. Hot breakfast buffet included. IT’S NOT A ROOM. IT’S A RESIDENCE.™ For discounted rates, quote cluster code “VIQ” when make reservations by telephone.

6 Rosewood Hotel Georgia

604-682-5566 or 888 ROSEWOOD

801 West Georgia Street www.rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia First opened in 1927, Rosewood Hotel Georgia has come to be known as the city's most elegant retreat. Located in the heart of downtown, this legendary boutique hotel now features 156 guest accommodations, Sense, A Rosewood Spa® and signature fine dining restaurant by renowned Chef David Hawksworth. 2012 Honors: Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List; AAA Four-Diamond Award; TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

7 Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver

604-689-1120

1128 West Georgia Street www.shangri-la.com

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Shangri-La's legendary hospitality has arrived in North America with the opening of Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. This 119-room luxury hotel, located in vibrant downtown Vancouver, BC, occupies the first 15 floors of a 61-story landmark building, the tallest in the city. Guests at Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver will find luxurious guestrooms and suites decorated in a contemporary Asian style, with many rooms featuring private balconies and stunning views of the city.

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8 Sunset Inn & Suites

604-688-2474

1111 Burnaby Street www.sunsetinn.com Relax and enjoy the luxurious setting of the Sunset Inn & Suites, located on a quiet street in downtown Vancouver’s scenic West End. Our spacious suites are some of the largest hotel rooms in town, and are just like having your own deluxe apartment in the city – with full kitchen, separate bedrooms and living rooms. All suites have been newly renovated.

9 Times Square Suites Hotel

604-684-2223

1821 Robson Street www.timessquaresuites.com At Times Square Suites we are a small team dedicated to making our city, and our hotel, feel like home. We pride ourselves on being friendly, helpful and attentive to all your needs while still respecting your privacy. We cater to families, couples, business travellers, locals and those planning on relocating to Vancouver: anyone who is looking for a taste of home while traveling. If you are searching for a furnished suite or apartment, and still craving the perks of a hotel, we're your best choice!

OUT-OF-TOWN FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 10 Smuggler's Inn Bed & Breakfast

360-332-1749

2480 Canada View Drive, Blaine, WA - USA www.smugglersinnblaine.com Smuggler’s Inn, a romantic, cozy & friendly Victorian Bed & Breakfast, sits directly on the international border between British Columbia, Canada and Blaine, Washington. Our country-setting inn is great for: Weddings & Receptions, Corporate Retreats, Parties, Family Reunions or a Romantic Get-Away. Gay weddings in Canada, reception in U.S., pets welcome.

TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS 8 Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville 1100 Granville Street Best Western PLUS Downtown 718 Drake Street Best Western PLUS Sands Vancouver 1755 Davie Street Blue Horizon Hotel 1225 Robson Street Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1180 West Hastings Street Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 1763 Comox Street Delta Vancouver Suites 550 West Hastings Street Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Place Georgian Court Hotel 773 Beatty Street Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston Street Hilton Vancouver Washington 301 West 12th Street Holiday Inn Express Vancouver 2889 East Hastings Street Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard Street Kingfisher Oceanside Resort 4330 Island Hwy S., Vancouver Island Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver 645 Howe Street OPUS Hotel Vancouver 322 Davie Street Pan Pacific Vancouver 300-999 Canada Place Park Inn & Suites Hotel 898 West Broadway Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier 138 Victory Ship Way Quality Hotel Vancouver - The Inn at False Creek 1335 Howe Street Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver 1221 Granville Street Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown 1234 Hornby St Rosellen Suites at Stanley Park 2030 Barclay Street Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 West Georgia Street Sandman Suites on Davie 1160 Davie Street Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver 1128 West Georgia Street Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard Street Sunset Inn & Suites 1111 Burnaby Street Sutton Place Hotel, The 845 Burrard Street Westin Bayshore, Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Drive Westin Grand Vancouver 433 Robson Street Times Square Suites Hotel 1821 Robson Street Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown 1128 West Hastings Street Victorian Hotel 514 Homer Street

800-663-0575 604-669-9888 800-661-7887 800-663-1333 800-663-1144 604-688-7711 800-268-1133 800-257-7544 800-663-1155 800-663-1840 360-993-4500 604-254-1000 800-233-1234 800-663-7929 800-667-2300 866-642-6787 800-937-1515 800-670-7275 877-986-7437 800-663-8474 866-685-1113 877-515-4135 604-689-4807 604-682-5566 604-681-7263 888-818-1120 604-893-7120 800-786-1997 800-961-7555 800-WESTIN-1 888-680-9393 877-684-2223 800-207-4150 877-681-6369

Granville Island

Info Finder ACCOMMODATIONS 3 Granville Island Hotel

t the heart of Vancouver lies Granville Island. A marina, marketplace, and local artisan hotspot. From live theatre to art galleries, incredible dining to shopping for your own produce at the Public Market, Granville Island is chocked full of tasty treats, live music, memorable views, and humongous sea-gulls - DO NOT FEED THE BIRDS!! From busy weekends to beautiful evenings, Granville Island is a MUST-EXPERIENCE for locals and tourists alike.

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DINING Restaurants / Cafes Asahi-Ya 1230 Robson Street Bier Craft Bistro 3305 Cambie Street Bier Craft Tap + Tapas 1191 Commercial Drive Boulangerie Cho Pain 1165 Davie Street Brassarie, The 1091 Davie Street Bridges 1696 Duranleau Street C Restaurant 2 - 1600 Howe Street Cactus Club Cafe 1790 Beach Avenue Cardero's Restaurant & Pub 1583 Coal Harbour Quay Café Calabria 1745 Commercial Drive Cafe Deux Soleils 2096 Commercial Drive Café du Soleil (original) 1393 Commerical Drive Cafe Luxy 1235 Davie Street Calling, Public House, The 1780 Davie Street Central Bistro 1072 Denman Street Chill Winston's 3 Alexander Street Continental Coffee 1806 Commercial Drive Denny’s 1098 Davie Street Dish, The 1068 Davie Street Dockside Restaurant & Brewing Co. 1253 Johnston Street Earl's 1095 Mainland Street Elbow Room, The 560 Davie Street Famous Warehouse Cafe 989 Granville Street Fountainhead Pub 1025 Davie Street Gotham Steakhouse & Bar 615 Seymour Street Granville Island Brewery: Taproom 1441 Cartwright Street Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen 1141 Davie Street Hamburger Mary's 1202 Davie Street Havana Restaurant 1212 Commercial Drive India Bistro 1157 Davie Street Joe Fortes Restaurant 777 Thurlow Street Joe’s Grill 1031 Davie Street Juno 572 Davie Street Kadoya Japanese Restaurant 202-1184 Denman Street Kintaro Ramen 788 Denman Street La Bretagne Crêperie 795 Jervis Street La Rocca 1565 Commercial Drive Le Parisien 751 Denman Street Lift Bar & Grill 333 Menchions Mews Lolita's Cantina Mexican Restaurant 1326 Davie Street Marcello Pizzeria & Ristorante 1404 Commercial Drive Market Restaurant by Jean-Georges at Shangri-La Hotel 1115 Alberni Street

604-688-8777 604-874-6900 604-254-2437 604-669-4271 604-568-6499 604-687-4400 604-681-1164 604-681-2582 604-689-7666 604-253-7017 604-254-1195 604-254-1145 604-669-5899 604-801-8681 604-689-4527 604-288-9575 604-255-0712 604-689-0509 604-689-0208 604-685-7070 604-688-4990 604-685-3628 604-677-8080 604-687-2222 604-605-8282 604-687-2739 604-565-7965 604-687-1293 604-253-9119 604-684-6342 604-669-1940 604-682-3683 604-568-8805 604-609-9999 604-682-7568 604-688-5989 604-253-1818 604-687-1418 604-689-5438 604-696-9996 604-215-7760

Mediterranean Grill 1152 Denman Street Memphis Blues BBQ House 1342 Commercial Drive Milestone’s Restaurant 1210 Denman Street Millos Restaurant & Lounge 716 Burdett Avenue Mongolian BBQ 1161 Davie Street Moxie's Classic Grill 1160 Davie Street Nook Restaurant 781 Denman Street O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar 1300 Robson Street Oishii Sushi 780 Denman Street Old Spaghetti Factory, The 53 Water Street Provence Marinaside 1177 Marinaside Crescent Red Burrito, The 606 Robson Street Red Umbrella, The 1717 Davie Street Rogue Wet Bar 601 W Cordova Street Samba Brazilian Steak House 1122 Alberni Street Samurai Japanese Restaurant 1108 Davie Street Score on Davie 1262 Davie Street SoL Sun Belt Cookery 100 - 550 Denman Street Speakeasy Bar & Grill 1239 Davie Street Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna 1124 Davie Street Sweet Revenge Pâtisserie 4160 Main Street 16 Takis' Taverna 1106 Davie Street Teahouse in Stanley Park, The 1583 Ferguson Point 17 The Fish House in Stanley Park 8901 Stanley Park Drive The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant 1535 Johnson Street Theresa’s 1260 Commercial Drive Timbre Restaurant 2068 Commercial Drive Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant 555 W Hastings Street Wild Garlic Bistro 792 Denman Street Yuko Maki 1143 Davie Street Zawa Restaurant 920 Commercial Avenue

604-689-1112 604-215-2599 604-662-3431 250-382-4422 604-669-4545 604-678-8043 604-568-4554 604-661-1400 604-687-0634 604-684-1288 604-681-4144 604-676-0097 604-688-7818 604-678-8000 604-696-9888 604-609-0078 604-632-1646 604-568-2235 604-685-5761 604-683-2555 604-879-7933 604-682-1336 604-669-3281 604-681-7275 604-669-9030 604-676-1868 604-215-7515 604-669-2220 604-687-1663 604-681-0488 604-255-0470

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DINING

604-695-1115

MARKET by Jean-Georges is the hotel's signature restaurant, offering four distinct dining atmospheres with particular emphasis on fresh local seafood.

RESOURCES Canadian Tourism Commission 1400/1055 Dunsmuir Street 604-638-8359 City of Vancouver 453 West 12th Avenue 604-873-7000 GLTB Community Centre (GLTBCC) 610-1033 Davie Street 604-684-8449 31 Health Initiative for Men (HIM) 310-1033 Davie Street 604-488-1001 www.checkhimout.ca 32 Health Initiative for Men (HIM) 101-1416 Commercial Dr. 778-708-3568

RESOURCES

A community-based organization dedicated to strengthening the health and well-being of gay men. HIM on Davie St: Mon-Thurs: 4-9pm, Fri: 11am-4pm, Sat:10am-3pm. HIM on the Drive: Mon & Tues: 4pm-8pm.

LEGIT-Vancouver 33 QMUNITY

1170 Bute Street 1170 Bute Street

604-877-7768 604-684-5307

BC’s Queer Resource Centre, builds community, delivers educational training, and advocates for queer people and their communities.

Tourism Vancouver 200 Burrard Street Travel Gay Canada www.travelgaycanada.com 33 Vancouver Gay & Lesbian Centre 1170 Bute Street

OUT-OF-TOWN SHOPPING

604-682-2222 866-300-7556 604-684-5307

SHOPPING & SERVICES Adult Entertainment / Products Bonanza Book & Video 1127 Granville Street Fantasy Factory 1097 Granville Street Fantasy Factory 1155 Davie Street 35 Priape 1148 Davie Street WEGA Vidéo 930 rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC

604-684-3775 604-683-6414 604-683-2468 604-630-2330 514-987-5993

Attractions for more information on area attractions see page 26

Capilano Suspension Bridge 3735 Capilano Road 36 Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center 845 Avison Way Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street Vancouver Lookout Harbour Centre Tower 555 W Hastings St

604-985-7474 604-736-4431 604-659-3474 604-662-4719 604-689-0421

Bakery Cobs Bread Cupcakes

140-1160 Davie Street 1168 Denman Street

604-681-0689 604-974-1300

718 Denman Street 1350 Commercial Drive 1798 W Georgia Street

604-602-9899 604-215-7433 604-688-5141

Bicycle Sales / Rentals Bikes N’ Blades Rentals Bikes on the Drive Spokes Bicycle Rentals

Bookstores 37 Little Sister's Book & Art Emporium 1238 Davie Street People's Co-op Book Store 1391 Commerical Drive

604-669-1753 604-253-6442

Bookstore (out-of-Town) 38 Great Northern Books 1308 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA USA 360-733-1650

Business Services 39 VCV Computer Sales & Services

888 Commercial Drive

604-251-4737

Clothing (Men's) BOYS’CO Brooklyn Clothing John Fluevog Shoes Ltd. 35 Priape State of Mind Top Drawers

1044 Robson Street 418 Davie Street 65 Water Street 1148 Davie Street 1100 Davie Street 1030 Denman Street

604-684-5656 604-683-2929 604-688-6288 604-630-2330 604-682-7116 604-684-4861

1806 Commercial Drive 1105 Denman Street 560 Davie Street 4593 Dunbar Street 1244 Davie Street

604-255-0712 604-662-3344 604-685-3628 604-228-0818 604-689-5282

1590 Commercial Drive 1033 Venables Street

604-258-0006 604-251-3211

www.homorazzi.com

604-307-4366

Coffee Shops Continental Coffee Delany's Coffee House Elbow Room Cafe, The Kokopelli Café Melriches Coffee House

Confections Gelateria Dolce Amore La Casa Gelato

Entertainment Homorazzi

Events for a full list of area events see page 25 TFD Presents: Pride, Events & Parties tfdpresents.com Bard on the Beach – (until September) bardonthebeach.org 604-739-0559 Big Roger Events bigrogerevents.com Cruisey-T Gay Party Cruises (summer season only) cruiseyt.com Flygirl Productions: Vancouver Lesbian Parties & Events flygirlproductions.com Vancouver Pride www.vancouverpride.ca 604-687-0955 Vancouver Queer Film Festival www.queerfilmfestival.ca 604-844-1615

SHOPPING & SERVICES CONTINUED... Events (out-of-town) Equality Forum (Philadelphia, PA, US) equalityforum.com WinterPRIDE (Whistler, BC, CA) www.GayWhistler.com

215-732-3378 604-288-7218

SHOPPING & SERVICES

Gifts & Cards Ten Thousand Villages

929 Denman Street

604-683-0929

Hair Salons / Barbershops Envy Fujon Hair Salon Great Clips Kenzo Hair Salon

730 Denman Street 855 Denman Street 1649 Davie Street 1236 Burrard Street

604-602-9880 604-681-6088 604-602-0577 604-681-3885

Health Clubs / Gyms / Exercise & Fitness Bikram Yoga Denman Fitness Steve Nash Fitness World Spartacus Gym

1109 Commercial Drive 1731 Comox Street 1214 Howe Street 1522 Commercial Drive

604-251-9642 604-688-2484 604-681-3232 604-254-6267

2936 West Broadway 1226 Robson Street

604-736-5956 604-681-6884

1238 Davie Street

604-568-2020

Jewelry / Jewelers Gurvin Jewellers Silver Gallery

Laundry Service The Laundry Valet

Pharmacies / Health & Beauty London Drugs London Drugs London Drugs

1650 Davie Street 1187 Robson Street 710 Granville Street

604-448-4850 604-448-4819 604-448-4802

Photography Max Telzerow

www.maxsnaps.com

Sauna (Men's) F212° Steam Steamworks Vancouver

1048 Davie Street 123 W Pender Street

604-689-9719 604-974-0602

Shopping Chop Shop Hair 1035 Commercial Drive Club Annex 538 Davie Street Darryl’s Coffee & Native Art Shop 945 Davie Street Guess by Marciano 1168-70 Robson Street Little Miss Vintage 941 Commercial Drive Love’s Touch 1069 Davie Street Mintage 1714 Commercial Drive Pacific Centre: Luxury Shopping 701 West Georgia Street Pulp Fiction: New & Used Bookstore 1391 Commercial Drive Sativa Hemporium 941 Commercial Drive The Peg General Store 1003 Commercial Drive Womyns' Ware, Inc. 896 Commercial Drive

604-696-0009 604-558-1288 604-689-5354 604-681-7006 604-255-3554 604-681-7024 604-646-8243 604-688-1235 604-251-4311 604-254-7540 604-255-3844 604-254-2543

Spa / Sauna / Massage 7 Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La

1128 West Georgia Street

604-695-2447

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being.

Tattoos / Piercings Lotus Land Tattoo Next! Body Piercing Port Side Tattoo Collective Sacred Heart Tattoo

3278 West Broadway 1068 Granville Street 3377 Fraser Street 725 Nelson Street

778-737-6824 604-684-6398 778-371-5084 604-647-0826

Theater / Performing Arts Rio Theatre (at Broadway & Commercial) 1660 East Broadway 604-879-3456 The Firehall Arts Centre 280 East Cordova 604-689-0926 Yuk Yuk’s Vancouver 2837 Cambie St. (at 12th) 604-969-9857

Travel Services / Tours / Sightseeing Aquabus 1333 Johnston St. (Granville Island) BC Ferries 1010 Canada Place Chilliwack River Rafting chilliwackriverrafting.com 40 Cruisey-T Productions 501 Denman Street False Creek Ferries 1804 Boatlift Lane Harbour Air Seaplanes 4760 Inglis Drive Harbour Cruises 501 Denman Street 41 HeliJet: Scheduled/Charter/Sight-seeing Flights helijet.com

604-689-5858 888-223-3779 800-410-7238 604-551-2628 604-684-7781 604-274-1277 604-688-7246 800-665-4354

One of a kind breathtaking scenic service; 35-minute flights between downtown Victoria & Vancouver harbours/helipads. There’s nothing like it!

Landsea Tours Pacific Coach Lines Quick Coach (to Seattle) Sky Dive Vancouver Vancouver Trolley Company

680 Industrial Ave 577 Great Nothern Way 8730 River Road 1792 Alberni Street www.vancouvertrolley.com

604-255-7272 604-662-7575 604-940-4428 604-327-5867 888-451-5581

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Stanley Park

Info Finder ACCOMMODATIONS 9 Times Square Suites Hotel DINING 17 The Fish House in Stanely Park

SHOPPING & SERVICES 40 Cruisey-T Cruises Docking Location

tanley Park is recognized as one of the greatest urban parks in the world – more than 10% larger than New York City’s Central Park. Take your time exploring Vancouver’s evergreen heart and join with Vancouver locals as they explore the world famous seawall; the “most recreational facility in Vancouver”. From breathtaking Flora and Fauna to First Nations carvings, Stanley Park is full of exciting activities and attractions. Bike, blade, walk, drive, take a tour by bus or by horse-drawn carriage – there are so many ways to explore Stanley Park and the Seawall. Some of the species of animals you may encounter include squirrels, raccoons, beautiful herons and scent-ridden skunks. DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS!!

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Commercial Drive

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Info Finder RESOURCES 32 Health Initiative for Men

DINING 15 Havana Restaurant

SHOPPING & SERVICES 39 VCV Computers

ommercial Drive is a bustling neighbourhood of Vancouver known for its second-hand shops, funky restaurants, local ethnic stores, European-style cafés, and alternative stores. Better known as “The Drive”, it is also home to great number of entertainment venues and is a hub for several community groups who gather for weekly events or weekend brunching hotspots. Commercial Drive is known for it’s wide offering of queer and alternative events for both men and women, but welcomes straight and gay alike. It is home to many cultural festivals, most notably Vancouver’s annual Dyke March during Pride celebrations; as well as the Parade of Lost Souls in October each year. From hippie’s to business-folk, family-fun to celebrating singles, Commercial Drive offers something for everyone, and is a great destination to check out while in Vancouver. Commercial Drive can be accessed by many different bus routes, and both of the SkyTrain’s Expo Line and Millennium Line, exit at Commercial-Broadway Station.

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Events JAN Polar Bear Swim January 1st, 2013 (noon to 2:30 pm) English Bay Beach 604-665-3418 vancouver.ca/parks/events/polarbear

Dine Out Vancouver January 18th - February 3rd, 2013 604-683-2000 tourismvancouver.com

FEB Vancouver Comedy & Arts Fest February 7th - 17th, 2013 604-683-0883 www.comedyfest.com

MAR Vancouver Int’l Dance Festival March 2nd - 23rd, 2013 604-662-4966 www.vidf.ca

MAY Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair May 17th - 20th, 2013 604-576-9461 cloverdalerodeo.com

JUN Francophone Summer Festival Official 2013 dates TBA (previously on June 14th - 24th, 2012) 604-736-9806 lecentreculturel.com

Shakespeare Festival June 12th - September 14th, 2013 604-739-0559 bardonthebeach.org

Vancouver Int’l Jazz Festival June 21st - July 1st, 2013 604-872-5200 www.coastaljazz.ca

JUL Canada Day Celebration July 1st, 2012 www.granvilleisland.com

Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 19th - 21st, 2013 604-602-9798 www.thefestival.bc.ca

AUG Vancouver Pride Week Celebration August 4th, 2013 604-687-0955 www.vancouverpride.ca

Vancouver Queer Film Festival August 15th - 25th, 2013 604-844-1615 queerfilmfestival.ca

SEP Vancouver Fringe Festival September 5th - 15th, 2013 604-257-0350 vancouverfringe.com

Vancouver Int’l Film Festival September 27th - October 12th, 2013 604-683-3456 www.viff.org

DEC Festival of Lights December 7th, ‘13 - January 1st, ‘14 604-257-8665 vandusengarden.org

Attractions Bloedel Conservatory

Museum of Antrhropology (MOA)

4600 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC 604-257-8584, friendsofthebloedel.ca Located at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park at Cambie & 33rd Street. The highest point in Vancouver, find a Garden Oasis like noneother. Over 500 varieties of plants and 100 birds to amaze, delight and inspire you. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable world of exotic plants and free-flying birds. With Tropical Rainforest, Subtropical Rainforest & Desert Zones the Blodel Conservatory is a living horticultural classroom.

Capilano Suspension Bridge 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver 604-985-7474, www.capbridge.com Naturally thrilling since 1889. 450 feet of wobbling plans hover far above the Capilano Canyon floor. Follow the winding paths and timber frame boardwalks to Treetop Adventures and squirrel’s-eye views of the thriving coastal rainforest. Try the new “Cliffwalk”, discover Totem poles and First Nations culture at the Trading Post. Open daily except Christmas day. Summer: 8am - dusk; Winter: 9am - 5pm.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC 604-662-3207, www.vancouverchinesegarden.com In the heart of downtown, the Classical Chinese Garden is a cultural experience. It is acclaimed for providing peace, tranquility & a harmonious delight for the nature lover, cultural tourist, and sightseeing visitor. Enjoy a cup of complimentary tea and a guided tour.

Granville Island www.granvilleisland.com It's a remarkable thing, this island in the middle of a city of two million with a Public Market, an art school, shops, restaurants, theatres, galleries, a hotel, and a great deal more! Just think of Granville Island as Vancouver’s Town Square.

Greater Vancouver Zoo, The 5048 – 264th Street Aldergrove (near Vancouver), BC 604-856-6825, www.gvzoo.com Since 1970, the Greater Vancouver Zoo has captivated the attention of children and adults alike, with over 500 animals (140 species) all housed on 120 magnificent acres in the beautiful Fraser Valley. Walk, bike, blade or ride the narrated miniature train. Rent a quadra-cycle and enjoy! Open 365 days of the year, with reduced rates in the winter season.

Grouse Mountain 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N Vancouver 604-984-0661, grousemountain.com Panoramic views of the Lower Mainland unfold as the Skyride whisks you to the mountaintop. Adventures include our Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, lumberjack shows, scenic hiking trails, falconry demonstrations, helicopter tours, award winning dining in the Peak Chalet and much more. Just 15 min. from Downtown Vanc.

6393 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver 604-822-5087 www.moa.ubc.ca Discover more than 16,000 objects from around the world in MOA’s stunning new Multiversity Galleries – from Asian textiles to African sculptures, Pacific Island canoes to ancient Roman ceramics, Amazonian beadwork to magnificent metalwork, masks, basketry and carvings from BC’s Northwest Coast. Find the MOA at the University of British Columbia. Canada’s Contemporary Museum of World Arts + Cultures, housed in one of Arthur Erickson’s (Canada’s leading architect / artist) most spectacular buildings, high above the Pacific Ocean.

Museum of Vancouver (MOV) 1100 Chestnut Street (Kitsilano, by Kits Beach), Vancouver, BC 604-736-4431 museumofvancouver.ca The Museum of Vancouver creates Vancouver-focused exhibitions and programs that encourage dynamic conversations. Uncover the history of beautiful Vancouver from 1900-1979. Travel from the modest industrial beginnings, through the depression, to the origins of Vancouver as the hippe capital of Canada. With Special Exhibitions being mounted regularly.

Nitobe Memorial Gardens

6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC 604-822-9666 www.nitobe.org A traditional Japanese Tea and Stroll garden located at the University of British Columbia. Nitobe Garden is considered to be the one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in N America and among the top 5 Japanese gardens outside of Japan.

TELUS World of Science 604-443-7440 www.scienceworld.ca

Vancouver Aquarium Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC 604-659-3474 www.vanaqua.org Located in Stanley Park, the aquarium has more than 70,000 fascinating creatures to explore. Be sure to catch daily beluga whale, dolphin and sea otter shows. For an unforgettable extra, try one of the Aquarium's hands-on Animal Encounters or Trainer Tours.

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC 604-662-4700 vanartgallery.bc.ca Vancouver is one of the most vibrant, progressive cities in the world and the Vancouver Art Gallery reflects this wealth of creativity and dynamic energy.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 604-684-9100 vancouversymphony.ca

Vancouver Whale Watch

HR MacMillan Space Centre 604-738-7827, www.spacecentre.ca

La Casa Gelato 1033 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC 604-251-3211, www.lacasagelato.com La Casa Gelato produces the finest gelato, sorbetto & yogurt found anywhere around the world! In business for over 20 years, with 508+ flavours. Inside this ice cream wonderland, you will witness the only shop in the world to carry 218 flavours on location at a time.

12240 Second Avenue, Richmond, BC 604-274-9565 www.vancouverwhalewatch.com Join our professional Naturalists for a 3 to 5 hour Whale Watching tour, starting in the picturesque West Coast fishing village of historic Steveston and traveling through the spectacular Gulf and San Juan Islands.

VanDusen Botanical Gardens 604-257-8335 vancouver.ca/vandusen

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Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Blue Horizon Hotel Granville Island Hotel Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Residence Inn by Marritott Vancouver Downtown Rosewood Hotel Georgia Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver Sunset Inn & Suites Times Square Suites Hotel

DINING 7 Market Rest. by Jean-Georges at Shangri-La Hotel 17 The Fish House in Stanley Park

NIGHTLIFE 7 Xi Shi Lounge at Shangri-La

RESOURCES 33 QMUNITY 33 Vancouver Gay & Lesbian Centre

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1022 Davie Street / Davie Village www.celebritiesnightclub.com Hours: Tues - Saturday : 9pm-3am, Sun & Mon : Closed Celebrities Night Club is a landmark for Vancouver's nightlife, it has been a dance club as far back as 1910, has lived as Celebrities since 1980 and currently is the largest Gay & Lesbian Night Club in Vancouver. Celebrities brings in not only the biggest talents Vancouver has to offer, but also internationally celebrated DJs & performers from all around the world. TAGS: large club, International DJs, VIP sections, lighting and visual tech...

NIGHTLIFE Bars / Clubs / Lounges / Piano Bars / Cabarets 1181 1181 Davie Street 604-687-3991 Biltmore Cabaret 395 Kings Way 604-676-0541 Celebrities 1022 Davie Street 604-681-6180 Club 23 West 23 W Cordova Street 604-200-2923 Club 816 - The World (Afterhours) 816 Granville Street, club816.com Cobalt, The 917 Main Street 604-685-2825 Five Sixty 560 Seymour Street 604-678-6322 Fountainhead Pub 1025 Davie Street 604-687-2222 Ginger Sixty Two 1219 Granville Street 604-537-9426 Junction, The 1138 Davie Street 604-669-2013 Numbers 1042 Davie Street 604-685-4077 Oasis Ultra Lounge 1240 Thurlow Street 604-685-1724 PumpJack Pub, The 1167 Davie Street 604-685-3417 Score on Davie 1262 Davie Street 604-632-1646 Shine Nightclub 364 Water Street 604-408-4321 Urban Well Downtown 1516 Yew Street 604-638-6070 Xi Shi Lounge at Shangri-La 1128 West Georgia Street 604-661-3353

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Xi Shi Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel

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1128 West Georgia Street (Lobby level) / West End www.shangri-la.com Hours: 11:30am-1am Traditional Afternoon Tea Served 7 Days a week 11.30am - 5pm With live classical piano (Saturday and Sunday) Xi Shi Lounge features dramatic two-storey floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an outdoor art galleria, curated by the Vancouver Art Gallery. At the lounge, diners can also linger over live piano music and sip premium liquor or opt for a lavish afternoon tea. TAGS: innovative cocktails, evening snacks, live music, classical piano (wknds), afternoon tea

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Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Blue Horizon Hotel Granville Island Hotel Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver Residence Inn by Marritott Vancouver Downtown Rosewood Hotel Georgia Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver Sunset Inn & Suites Times Square Suites Hotel Cafe Luxy Fountainhead Pub Hamburger Mary's Market by Jean-Georges at Shangri-La Takis' Taverna

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RESOURCES 31 Health Initiative for Men (HIM) 33 QMUNITY 33 Vancouver Gay & Lesbian Centre

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Priape Little Sister's Book & Art Emporium Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Cruisey-T Cruises Docking Location HeliJet helijet.com

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Victoria ICTORIA - British Columbia’s capital city, worked hard to shed its reputation as being for “the newlywed and nearly dead” and is quickly becoming a bustling urban contender on the Minor-tropolis level – small enough to be comfortable, but wealthy and lavish enough to have BIG ambitions. Great food, maritime attractions, and some pretty hot peoplewatching sessions on the weekend. FREE WIRELESS DOWNTOWN!!! Look for a city provided WiFi connection on your Mobiles. Nightlife – Dance through the night at Victoria’s top nightclub, Paparazzi, or grab a beer and great eats at The Ledge (popular for women & men). Victoria offers several gay and mixed venues in downtown: check out The Castle, Hush, or The Bent Mast )a popular restaurant which historically featured the reigning popular Miss Victoria as bartender on Friday nights). Looking for a sauna/bathhouse? Steamworks Victoria is open for your enjoyment. Beaches – You are on an island – they are everywhere. Rocks. Sands. Lakes. Peers. Even a nudist one (at Prior Lake). Check out the local “fave” beach hangout out, Mile Zero (0), where the Trans Canada Highway starts, (next to Beacon Hill Park) joked about as “Victoria’s best-known beat”! Hello Boys! Coffee Houses & Bookshops/Comic Shops - Serious Coffee is exactly that! A regular hangout for the University of Victoria Pride Society - look for it on Broad Street amongst heritage

buildings and a rich variety of shops and entertainment. Habit Coffee near to Yates/Blanchard is a hipster-local coffee house which walks the fine line between snooty-chiq and warmfriendly. Comic Book Shops galore on Johnson St. Secondhand Bookstores in the area are worth a second-look. Dining – Victoria is going through a Foodie-Boom! with tons of great restaurants, catering to Fin-free, Hundred Mile, Vegan and other diets (eating styles) all over the downtown core. One could pass summer weekends on patios like Bon Rouge Bistro on Courtney St. or huddle-up for the winter with warmth and cheer in stunning Steakhouses, Seafood stops or Raw/Oyster Bars. Check out Pescatores, The Mint or Browns Socialhouse (near to Executive House Hotel) for varied great nights out. Must-Sees – Craigdarroch Castle is a stunning heritage building & luxurious estate in Victoria, which offers history and some spooky tales from yesteryear. Or get lost for the morning in the Royal BC Museum (RBCM) featuring incredible exhibits in 2012/13 (see www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca), continue your afternoon with High Tea at the Empress or restaurants near the Wharf. Finally Fan Tan Alley, is worth the adventure - Canada’s oldest Chinatown, like a scene out of Harry Potter with tiny alleys and never-ending” shops, great for dim sum and noodle shops even an infamous underground tunnel system (not accessible to Public since the “rave days”).

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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Beaconsfield Inn, The

250-384-4044

998 Humboldt Street www.staygayvictoria.com Stay and step back into history; relax and then enjoy all that is the 5 star the Beaconsfield Inn. Gay friendly and operated, we provide a comfortable relaxing atmosphere in which you and your partner can indulge yourself. Complimentary 3 course breakfast, free WI-FI & parking, 9 guest rooms with fireplaces & jacuzzi ensuites. Located walking distance to the Inner harbour & downtown! Seasonal Rates from just 109 + tax.

2 Executive House Hotel

800-663-7001

777 Douglas Street www.executivehouse.com A European-style boutique hotel located in the heart of Victoria, Canada, Executive House Hotel offers a retreat for the most discerning traveller. Located in one of Canada's most historic cities, Executive House Hotel provides traditional Victorian hospitality with a modern touch. With your choice of 4 dining establishments to our Urban Oasis Medi-spa, Executive House Hotel is pleased to welcome you with the ultimate experience in service, entertainment and relaxation.

TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS Best Western Plus Inner Harbour Hotel 412 Quebec Street Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 740 Burdett Avenue Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston St Executive House Hotel 777 Douglas Street Fairmont Empress, The 721 Government Street Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites 345 Quebec Street Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal Street Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney Street Oswego Hotel 500 Oswego Street Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guesthouses 308 Catherine St Swans Suite Hotel - Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Hotel 506 Pandora Avenue Westin Bear Mtn Victoria Golf Resort 1999 Country Club Way

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DINING Restaurants / Cafes 6 Bon Rouge Bistro & Lounge 611 Courtney Street Browns Social House 809 Douglas Street Cafe Brio 944 Fort Street Green Cuisine: Vegan 5-560 Johnson Street 11 Ledge, The (at the Bedford Regency Hotel) 1140 Government Street (2nd Floor) Mint, The 1414 Douglas Street Nautical Nellies 1001 Wharf Street 7 Pescatores Seafood & Grill 614 Humboldt Street Reef Restaurant, The 533 Yates Street Rosie's Diner 253 Cook Street The Bent Mast 512 Simcoe Street 7 The Oyster 614 Humbolt Street Wharfside Seafood & Grille 1208 Wharfside Street

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250-384-6835

1140 Government Street, 2nd Floor (The Bedford Regency Hotel) www.bedfordregency.com/belingo.htm Hours: Tue-Thur 4pm-12am, Fri-Sat 4pm-1am, Sun closed The Ledge is a pub style restaurant with a fantastic menu and reasonable prices. A great place to eat, have a few drinks and play some pool.

TAGS: appetizers, deserts, pool table, foosball, snooker, relaxed vibe, deck, friendly service...

12 Paparazzi Show Nightclub

250-388-0505

642 Johnson Street (@ Broad Street) www.paparazzinightclub.com Hours: Mon-Sat 1:00PM-2:00AM, Sunday 1:00PM- 12 midnight The Paparazzi Nightclub is the Hottest Premiere Gay and LGBTS Community Nightclub in Victoria, offering the latest dance music, sexy people to look at and fun Drag Shows. TAGS: nightclub, dancing, hotspot, popular, mixed crowd, hot men, drag shows, themes...

NIGHTLIFE Bars / Clubs / Lounges / Piano Bars / Cabarets 6 Bon Rouge Bistro & Lounge 611 Courtney Street Castle, The 1900 Douglas Street Hush 1325 Government Street 11 Ledge, The (at the Bedford Regency Hotel) 1140 Government Street (2nd Floor) 12 Paparazzi Show Nightclub 642 Johnson Street The Bent Mast 5121 Simcoe Street

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www.tourismvictoria.com

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SHOPPING & SERVICES Adult Entertainment / Products Garden of Eden

106 -1483 Douglas Street

250-385-3523

Attractions for a full list of attractions see page 46 15 Craigdarroch Castle 1050 Joan Crescent 16 Royal British Columbia Museum 675 Belleville Street

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Cards & Gifts Oceanside Gifts Rogers' Chocolates

102-812 Wharf Street 913 Government Street

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748 Douglas Street

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Travel Services / Tours / Sightseeing 18 HeliJet: Scheduled/Charter/Sight-seeing Flights helijet.com 800-665-4354 One of a kind breathtaking scenic service; 35-minute flights between downtown Victoria & Vancouver harbours/helipads. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like it!

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Victoria Events Victoria French Fest March 7th - 10th, 2013 Market Square, Victoria, BC 250-388-7350, www.francocentre.com French Fest offers fun for the whole family! Some of the highlights include music, concerts, performances, food, children games, activities, a children's talent show, movie night, art exhibits, vendors, school days and more! Come and join us for a celebration of food, music, family & fun for the entire community!

Victoria Harbour Boat Show April 18th, 2013 Victoria's Inner Harbour & Ship's Point facebook.com/VictoriaHarbourBoatShow Canada's Largest in-the-water boat show. Displays of New and Pre-owned boats for sale along with many marine related products. Come stroll the Causeway Docks and Ship's Point for a day of boat shopping at it's best.

Highland Games & Celtic Festival May 11th - 19th, 2013 Topaz Park, Victoria, BC victoriahighlandgames.com

The Annual Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival will feature a full 9 days of celebrations throughout Greater Victoria including the Tartan Parade, Kilted Golf Tournament, Tilted Kilt Pub Crawl, Torchlight Ceremony, dance, bagpipe and drum competitions, pipebands, caber throwing, a heavy event championship, historical display, entertainment & Celtic food.

Victoria Day Parade June, 29th, 2013 250-385-5711, www.victoria.ca This is Victoria's largest parade event with marching bands, floats, clowns, etc. Over 120,000 spectators watch this popular annual event in person and on television. Lots of fun for the whole family.

Victoria Pride July 1st - 7th, 2013 250-483-6846, victoriapridesociety.org Turn up the Pride this summer in Victoria, BC during Pride Week. Victoria will be full of life with a variety of complimentary and admission based events. Past events included the Pride Day Parade, the Big Gay Dog Walk and the Pride Festival. Parade and festival will be held on Sunday.

Victoria Attractions Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Miniature World

1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC 250-384-4171, www.aggv.ca The Gallery is the largest public art museum on Vancouver Island. Discover exciting new work by British Columbia artists, showing diverse cultures, bold experimentation, and sheer innovation. Featured exhibitions and permanent collections, diverse programs and events. Emily Carr fans will enjoy many of her significant works of art (PostImpressionist style) at this gallery location.

Butchart Gardens Ltd., The 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, BC 866-652-4422, butchartgardens.com Enticing visitors to Vancouver Island since the early 1900s, these breathtaking gardens are now a designated National Historic Site. Starting with the Sunken Garden, once a limestone quarry, The Butchart Gardens offers 55 acres of spectacular beauty in every season. Spring features countless tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, with the glorious Rose Garden bursting into bloom in the summer. Perennial borders start their stunning show in late summer, and the Japanese maples turn to russet, gold, and red in the fall.

Craigdarroch Castle 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC 250-592-5323, craigdarrochcastle.com Located in the heart of Victoria, only eight blocks from the inner harbour, Craigdarroch Castle is an exceptional place to visit. Lavish Victorian era furnishings and decor, exquisite stained glass, and detailed woodwork carved by artisans of days gone by...these all combine to create a warm and expansive entertainment experience. When you're finished, take time to browse the Gift Shop and relax in the Castle grounds before moving on to your next destination. Open daily from 10am - 4:30 pm for self-guided tours. Extended hours June 15th to September 7: 9 am- 7pm.

649 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC 250-385-9731, miniatureworld.com “Welcome to the Greatest Little Show on Earth”. Over 80 Great Little Attractions enter a world of spectacular smallness, where each step blends your adventure perfectly between fiction and fantasy. From Jack and the Beanstalk to Swiss Family Robinson, from Circus World to the Battle of Britain. See the World’s Smallest Operational Sawmill, and two of the World’s largest Doll Houses. Miniature World is a memorable experience. Open all day, every day – 9 to 9.

Royal BC Museum, The (RBCM) 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC 250-356-7226, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Open daily from 10am to 5pm.; closes Fri & Sat at 10pm (June through Sept). Explore incredible collections, including renowned exhibits on First Peoples, Modern History and Natural History. Walk around on your own or join up with a tour, the RBCM is perfect for the adventurous, curious, and the most inquiring of minds. Don’t miss the exciting temporary exhibitions featured in the 2012/13 season. Or check out the IMAX experience.

Undersea Gardens 490 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC 250-382-5717 www.pacificunderseagardens.com Descend beneath the sea. From schools of Pacific Salmon to the largest species of octopus in the world, enjoy the unique opportunity to peer through the window to an underwater world, where Victoria’s reputation of “City of Gardens” extends beneath the tide-line! Watch the live dive shows. And explore the largest collection of local marine life to be found anywhere in BC!

The Okanagan Valley Region he Okanagan Valley (or Okanagan Country) is a region of British Columbia with a population of approximately 352,000. Known for its dry, sunny climate, dry landscapes, lakeshore communities and particular lifestyle, the valley stretches from Sicamous to the US Border, where it continues as Okanogan County. It's primary city is Kelowna. The Okanagan Valley is home to the Okanagan people, an Interior Salish people who live in the valley. Today the member bands of the Okanagan Nation Alliance are sovereign nations, with vibrant natural resource and tourism based economies. The Okanagan area offers a wide-variety of outdoor activities from house-boating to water-sports, snow-skiing to hiking; and is known for it's abundant agricultural offerings from delicious fruit orchards to award-winning vineyards. Today, gays and lesbians flock to the Okanagan to enjoy endless possibilities of sports and recreation, along with wine-tasting at wineries that dot the landscape. When you need an escape from the city life of Vancouver or Victoria, check out this eden beyond the Cascades and refresh yourself. Adventure awaits you at every turn in the road, with more sights to see along the Lake Okanagan shoreline. See the FunMap or Gayosphere web sites to learn more about events and locations.

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TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS Coast Capri 1171 Harvey Av., Kelowna Pentiction Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre & Casino 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Pentiction South Thompson Inn 3438 Shuswap Rd., Kamloops Sparkling Hill Resort 888 Sparkling Place, Vernon Watermark Beach Resort Hotel 15 Park Place, Osoyoos

800-663-1144 800-663-9400 250-573-3777 250-275-1556 250-495-5500

DINING Hooded Merganser Bar & Grill at Pentiction Lakeside Resort 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Pentiction 250-493-8221 Bufflehead Pasta & Tapas Room at Pentiction Lakeside Resort 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Pentiction 250-493-8221 Mickie’s Pub at Ramada Lodge Hotel Kelowna 2170 Harvey Ave., Kelowna 800-663-9400 BX Creek Bar & Grill at Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 32nd Street, Vernon 250-542-9839 Checkers Bar & Grill at Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 32nd Street, Vernon 250-541-2653

NIGHTLIFE Sage & Sand 6403 Cottonwood Drive, Osoyoos Westridge Brew Pub 9907 BC-3, Osoyoos Barking Parrot Lounge at Penticton Lakeside Resort 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Pentiction Blue Mule Country Club 218 Martin Street, Penticton The Element 535 Main Street, Penticton

250-495-2322 250-495-7679 800-663-9400 250-493-1819 250-493-1023

RESOURCES Gay Okanagan Network www.gaokanagan.net Kamloops Gay, Lesbian & Bi Community gaykamloops.ca 250-376-7311 Living Positive Resource Centre livingpositive.ca 800-616-2437 North Okanagan Gay & Lesbian Organization (NOGLO) www.noglo.com Okanagan GLBT Business Association gayokanagan.com 250-860-8555 South Okanagan Gay & Lesbian Association (SOGALA) www.sogala.com Thompson-Okanagan Rainbow Women's Group 250-860-4083 Tourism Kelowna Visitor Centre 544 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna www.tourismkelowna.com 800-663-4345

SHOPPING & SERVICES Attractions Pentiction Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre & Casino 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Pentiction 800-663-9400

Events Okanagan / Kelowna Gay Pride okanaganpride.com

778-477-3823

Gifts & Cards Season Garden Gifts

3022 30 Avenue, Vernon

250-542-9112

Spa / Sauna / Massage Beyond Wrapture Eagle's Nest B&B

1965 Richter Street, Kelowna 250-448-8899 15620 Commonage Road, Lake Country 250-766-9350

Wine & Spirits Discover Wines LTD

2080 Springfield Road C, Kelowna 250-868-3990

Wineries SummerHill Pyramid Winery

4870Chute Lake Rd., Kelowna 250-764-8000

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Whistler Farmer's Market

Whistler's Summer Street

Every Sunday - Official 2013 dates TBA (previously June 17th - Oct 7th, 2012) Whistler Upper Village 604-905-8886 www.whistlerfarmersmarket.org Millennium Place, 4335 Blackcomb Way 604-935-8410, whistlerartscouncil.com Featuring high quality theatre, music, dance and comedy by professional Canadian and international touring artists at an affordable price to the community of Whistler and resort visitors.

Official 2013 dates TBA (weekends from mid May until late June, then Thurs-Mon until early Sept) Whistler Village, 604-938-9221 www.artswhistler.com Free, family-friendly events, attractions and performers. The paths of Whistler Village are animated and provide interactive entertainment by performers from the Seato-Sky Corridor and touring artists from across Canada. Includes juggling acts, circus performers, musicians, bike stuntmen, dancers & acrobats.

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WinterPRIDE February 3rd - 10th, 2013 February 2rd - 9th, 2014 Whistler Village, Whistler, BC 866-787-1966, www.gaywhistler.com

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Art Walk July 4th - September 1st, 2013 Various host galleries throughout Whistler Village 604-938-9221, www.artswhistler.com

JUL CrankWorx Freeride Mtn Bike Fest.

World Ski & Snowboard Festival April 12th - 21st, 2013 Whistler Village, Whistler, BC, Canada 604-938-3399, www.wssf.com

July 6th - 14th, 2013 Whistler Village 604-938-7669, www.crankworx.com

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Bizarre Bazaar Artisan Market

Whistler’s Wine & Food Celebration Official 2013 Date TBA (previously on November 9th, 2012) Various Whistler Venues 877-991-9988, whistlercornucopia.com Celebrate gourmet food coupled with fine wine in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Sit in on fascinating seminars with wineries, critics & wine professionals, or attend Winemaker Dinners where sumptuous multi-course meals are paired with a variety of wines. Sniff, sip, swirl and savour a selection of vintages at various tasting events, take a Chef's Trip to the Farm, or make the scene at our renowned after-parties and brunches.

ARTrageous Official 2013 Date TBA 604-935-8410, www.artswhistler.com ARTrageous is Whistler's original arts party, and a one-night stand for artists, art lovers and art class renegades. This popular event features visual art, costume, creation stations, photo studio experiments, live music, dance and beer.

November 28th - 30th, 2013 Whistler Conference Centre 604-938-9221, www.artswhistler.com Whistler’s Original Artisan Market presenting unique, quality, hand-made art and crafts for those looking for one-of-akind treasures. Featuring over 100 artisans from the Sea to Sky Corridor, Lower Mainland and beyond. The holiday craft fair will feature a wide array of ceramics, clothing, fine art, wood, glass, metal, jewelry, candles and aromatherapy products. Bizarre Bazaar is a vibrant community event that includes live music, a silent auction, dance and food.

DEC Whistler Film Festival December 4th - 8th, 2013 Various Whistler Venues 604-935-8035, whistlerfilmfestival.com

Whistler ‘s New Years Celebration December 31st at 6PM The Village Stroll & Conference Center www.whistlerfirstnight.com

TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS Aava Whistler Hotel 4005 Whistler Way 800-663-5644 Coast Blackcomb Suites 4899 Painted Cliff Road 800-716-6199 Crystal Lodge Hotel & Suites 4154 Village Green 604-932-2221 Delta Whistler Village Suites 4308 Main Street 888-299-3987 Evolution 2020 London Lane 877-799-3250 Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort 4599 Chateau Boulevard 866-540-4424 Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa 4050 Whistler Way 800-515-4050 Mountainside Lodge 4417 Sundial Place 877-607-3337 Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside 4320 Sundial Crescent 888-905-9995 Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre 4299 Blackcomb Way 888-966-5575 Summit Lodge and Spa 4359 Main Street 888-913-8811 Sundial Boutique Hotel 4340 Sundial Crescent 800-661-2321 Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler 4090 Whistler Way 888-634-5577 Whistler Pinnacle Hotel 4319 Main Street 888-999-8986

DINING 21 Steps Alta Bistro Araxi Bavaria Restaurant Bear Foot Bistro Black's Pub Brewhouse Hy's Steakhouse Ric's Grill Southside Diner Tandoori Grill

4433 Sundial Place 104-4319 Main Street 4122 Village Gate Square 101-4369 Main Street 4121 Whistler Way 4270 Mountain Square 4355 Blackcomb Way 4308 Main Street 4154 Village Green 2102 Lake Placid Rd 201-4368 Main Street

604-966-2121 604-932-2582 604-932-4540 604-932-7518 604-932-3433 604-932-6945 604-905-2739 604-905-5555 604-932-7427 604-966-0668 604-905-4900

4122 Village Green RR 4

604-932-6613

NIGHTLIFE Buffalo Bill's Bar & Grill

RESOURCES GayWhistler www.GayWhistler.com skiOUT! Vancouver Gay & Lesbian Ski Club skiout.com Tourism British Columbia www.hellobc.com Tourism Whistler whistler.com Whistler Activity Central 11-4122 Village Gate House Whistler Arts Council www.artswhistler.com Whistler Chamber, The 201-4230 Gateway Drive

604-288-7218 604-660-3755 800-WHISTLER 604-905-4866 604-935-8410 604-932-5922

SHOPPING & SERVICES Attractions Canadian Snowmobile and ATV Adventures canadian01.com Powder Mountain Cat Skiing powdermountaincatskiing.com The Adventure Group www.tagwhistler.com Whistler Blackcomb Mountains (Ski Info) 4545 Blackcomb Way Whistler Sliding Centre whistlerslidingcentre.com Whistler Olympic Park whistlerolympicpark.com Whistler Heli Ski 4241 Village Stroll Ziptrek Ecotours ziptrek.com (Whistler, BC)

877-938-1616 604-932-0169 604-932-0647 604-932-3141 604-964-0040 877-764-2455 604-932-4105 866-935-0001

Events WinterPRIDE - Annual Gay & Lesbian Ski Week (Feb 3-10, ‘13 & Feb 2-9, ‘14) www.gaywhistler.com 866-787-1966

Salon / Spa Healing Hands Eco Chic Spa Revolution Salon & Spa Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa

my-healing-hands.com 4-4308 Main Street 38-4314 Main Street 4359 Main Street

604-905-9468 604-905-7747 604-932-3993 604-938-5982

Travel Services / Tours Whistler Blackcomb Central Reservations whistlerblackcomb.com/gaywhistler

866-787-1966

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