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Gay Vancouver
A diverse and friendly LGBTQ+ community compliments the generally progressive attitude for which Vancouver is known. Davie Street in the West End is arguably the gayest of gay neighbourhoods in the city. Everything here is loud, proud, and bursting with colour, making it absolute must-see destination for queer travellers while it’s equally popular with locals. For a slightly quieter and more hipster experience then head to Commercial Drive, where the local gays love to hang out. If neither is your scene, head to any of the other queer and queer friendly places that are common throughout the city.
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Vancouver Gay Bars
GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.
Numbers Cabaret
Cocktails, Dancing, Outdoor Seating
Vancouver's oldest gay bar has been serving Davie Village and the West End for years. It offers DJs, cocktails, craft beer, food trucks, a sunny patio to enjoy it all on, and of course plenty of dancing. You can have a friendly game of pool or join in with karaoke nights that are hosted in the loft every night. Take advantage of one of the best sound and light systems in the city and an amazing dance floor.
1181 Vancouver
Dancing
1181 in Vancouver's hottest club and lounge catering to the LGBTQ+ community, as it has been the home of Vancouver's house and dance scene for more than a decade. Its relaxed, diverse and inclusive atmosphere means that everyone is welcomed in for a drink and a dance. The bartenders are attractive and serve both classic and modern drinks to match the space, which is clean, trendy, and defined by the large bar and windows.
The Junction
Drag, Dancing
The Junction is a premier gay entertainment destination in the heart of the West End. The atmosphere blends the best of pub and night club, while friendly staff create a unique experience for visitors and locals alike. Junction is the perfect place to throw a party as it even provides a restaurant and banquet service, and regular entertainment ranges from comedy and trivia to drag shows. There's something going on for everyone every night of the week.
Celebrities Nightclub
Gay Friendly, Dancing
Celebrities is Vancouver's inclusive dance club for people of all identities to experience chart-topping electronic music and energetic live performances. It's a top after dark destination that's well known for its state of the art light shows and great music. The club maintains its legacy of safety for the LGBTQ2 community by having a zero-tolerance policy for hate, and has welcomed everyone to celebrate music, dance, and individuality for years.
Score on Davie
Sports, Outdoor Seating
Score on Davie has quickly become a destination spot to check out in the city. Whether it's to catch a game, grab a late night snack, or enjoy a cocktail on the patio, you'll find something you love. Score has won plenty of awards over the years and continues to be popular, not least because of its amazing menu that includes speciality caesars. Good value pints, friendly staff, and a warm atmosphere keep people coming back.
The Fountainhead Pub
Cocktails, Outdoor Seating
This friendly neighbourhood bar has been serving the West End for over 20 years. It's a gateway to Davie Village and has always been the place for the whole community can hang out, whether it's on the patio, at the bar, or in front of the cosy fire in the evening. The bar offers beer on tap as well as wine and cocktails, while behind the scenes the kitchen cooks up a delicious menu of pub fare including legendary nachos.
Gay friendly hotels in Vancouver
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5* Fairmont Pacific Rim
Luxury, City Centre
Featuring a rooftop pool with fire pits and a hot tub, this Vancouver luxury hotel offers a full-service spa and a 4,000 square foot gym. An on-site lounge is provided. Stanley Park is 9 minutes' drive away.
Flat-screen TVs with pay-per-view movies and laptop connectivity are provided in each room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. An iPod docking station, iPad2, an in-room safe, and a coffee maker are available. Bathrobes are included in the private bathrooms.
Open for lunch and dinner, The Lobby Lounge and RawBar features nightly live music, sushi, and handcrafted cocktails. Giovane cafe + eatery offers Italian cuisine and coffee for breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and weekend brunch. Giovane market celebrates artisanal items. Featuring a bar, outdoor terrace garden, a dining room and lounge, Botanist Restaurant offers a menu inspired by the principals of botany, organic farming and sustainable sourcing. 24-hour in-room dining is also available.
The Fairmont Pacific Rim is a 5 minute walk from the Canada Place, home to Vancouver's Convention and Exhibition Center. Robson Street shopping area is 15 minutes' walk away.
4* L'Hermitage Vancouver
Luxury, City Centre
Offering a heated outdoor salt water lap pool and hot tub, L'Hermitage Hotel includes rooms with a flat-screen TV. Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain is 300 m away. Rogers Arena is 10 minutes' walk from this Vancouver hotel.
An iPod docking station and free WiFi are provided in the rooms at L'Hermitage Hotel. All rooms include luxury bathrobes and an Italian marble bathroom. Select rooms include a fireplace and a sofa bed.
Guests at the L'Hermitage can relax on the garden patio or work in the business centre, which includes a library. The hotel also offers a 24-hour gym. The L'Hermitage offers concierge services with information on area events and attractions.
The Vancouver Art Gallery and Queen Elizabeth Theater are within a 10 minute walk of the hotel. The BC Place Stadium is 600 m from the hotel.
4* Belmont Vancouver
Boutique, City Centre
Featuring a bar, restaurant, and night club on site, this hotel is located in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district, just 2 minutes' walk away from Vogue Theatre. It offers contemporary rooms with a flat-screen cable TV and free WiFi.
Each guest room at Hotel Belmont Vancouver, an Ascend Hotel Collection provides a coffee maker and ironing facilities.
Hotel Belmont Vancouver, an Ascend Hotel Collection is within 10 minutes' walk away from the Vancouver Art Gallery and Granville Skytrain. It is 1 km away from Vancouver Harbour, BC Sports Hall of Fame and Edgewater Casino.
5* The Sutton Place
Luxury, City Centre
Featuring the on-site Vida Spa, this downtown 5-star Vancouver hotel offers a gourmet restaurant and elegant rooms. The Vancouver Convention Center is a 15-minute walk away.
The stylish rooms feature a 37-inch flat-screen TV, plush bathrobes and a stocked minibar. Each is decorated in neutral colors with dark wood furniture, and offers a vintage work desk.
The full-service Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar offers a wide selection of wines from British Columbia, USA, Australia, and other popular wine regions across the world is available at the Sutton Place Wine Merchant. Gerard Lounge is an English-style club.
Vida Spa offers various massage treatments, facials and body wraps. Guests also have free access to the state-of-the-art fitness center.
Stanley Park is 5 minutes' drive from Vancouver Sutton Place and BC Place Stadium is 1.3 km away. The Vancouver Aquarium is 10 minutes' drive away.
3* Residence Inn Downtown
Great Value, City Centre
Featuring an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, this Vancouver hotel is within 10 minutes' walk to Sunset Beach and the Vancouver Contemporary Art Gallery. An on-site restaurant offers a free breakfast daily. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms.
Offering a flat-screen cable TV, every room at Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown also includes a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area, and an en suite bathroom.
A fitness centre and business centre are located onsite. A launderette is also available at Downtown Vancouver Residence Inn by Marriott.
The BC Place Stadium and Science World are less than 10 minutes' drive from Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown. Vancouver International Airport is 10 km away.
3* The Burrard
GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife
A short walk from the gay life and featuring an outdoor lounge and on-site coffee shop, this hotel in downtown Vancouver is 3 blocks from the Robson Street shopping area. The hotel offers free WiFi and free Brodie cruiser bike rentals.
A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV, Nespresso coffee machine, and fridge are provided in each guest room at The Burrard. Free calls are also available.
Guests can enjoy passes to Steve Nash Fitness Centre. A business center offers free printing and faxing.
St. Paul's Hospital is across the street from the hotel. The Davie Village dining and entertainment area is about 600 m away.
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