Vancouver gay accommodation and travel guide

Gay Homestays accommodation network lists gay and lesbian guest house, bed and breakfast, tourist apartment and private gay accommodation in Vancouver, Canada. One of the most dramatically located cities in the world, Vancouver ranks among Canada's top gay destinations. Nestled between the coastal snow capped mountains and the Pacific Ocean Vancouver, Canada’s third largest Cities, is known for its natural beauty. Vancouver has the largest gay population in Western Canada and the gay community is centred around two distinct areas, Davie Village in the West End and Commercial Drive, known locally as “The Drive”.  West End has an eclectic

mix of immigrant, youth and gay culture.  The epicentre of the gay scene is the stretch of Davie Street between Burrard and Jervis, known as Davie Village with its cluster of cafes, casual eateries, pubs, nightclubs and shops offering designer clothing and sleek house wares. The beautiful beaches of English Bay and Sunset Beach are popular attractions and located just a few blocks away. Stanley Park, a huge natural reserve and is also a short walk away.  

Commercial Drive has a thriving gay and lesbian community and is easily accessed by car. This funky, East side neighbourhood is packed with reasonably priced ethnic restaurants, cafes, shops and services.

Vancouver's gay and lesbian bar scene has something for everyone! Whether it is the Levi, leather and bear crowd at the Pumpjack or perhaps a quiet cocktail at the Oasis or even dancing all night long at Celebrities, Vancouver's gay bar scene is a diverse one.

Vancouver's Pride Week festivities officially take place from during the end of July or first week in August, but also includes a large number of pre-Pride events in the days leading up to Pride Week. It all culminates with the Annual Pride Parade and Sunset Beach Pride Festival beginning at Noon at the end of the weekend.

Vancouver is the largest metropolitan area in western Canada and the 3rd largest in Canada, after Toronto and Montreal with a population of 2.6 million.  It also boasts the 3rd largest film production area in North America, after Hollywood and New York.  Vancouver is breathtakingly beautiful and is a glittering, modern city with an amazing glass-tower skyline. It enjoys warm summers, the typical day time high between June and August is around 25°C (77°F) and is a city perpetually on the go, with residents hiking, jogging, swimming, roller-blading - anything to get outside.   Vancouver has loads to offer the discerning gay traveller, spectacular natural beauty and a thriving gay scene with something for everyone.

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