Gay Friendly Vancouver Hotel

The Best Western Sands by the Sea Hotel is located in the heart of Vancouver‘s gay district, across the street from the beach at English Bay and world famous Stanley Park. Pull on a heavy sweater and take an invigorating Oceanside stroll around the Seawall, then get cozy by the fire with a coffee "for grown-ups" in Checkers Bar & Grill and catch the game on the large screen TVs. Soak up some culture with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra or the National Ballet. Explore the diversity of Commercial Drive and Kitsilano or a short stroll to Davie Village. Enjoy a martini or three in the Bayside Lounge and then meet up with new friends at one of Vancouver’s many gay and gay-friendly night spots.

Powder-fiends planning to hit the slopes this winter? Three mountains offer downhill skiing and snowboarding within a half hour‘s drive, and Olympic-class Whistler/Blackcomb Resort is only 90 minutes away. For information on Gay Ski Week visit http://www.gaywhistler.com.

Thinking of having your wedding in Vancouver? The Best Western Sands Hotel can accommodate just the two of you or up to 150 people.

Our 121 air-conditioned rooms and suites plus two lively bars and a great restaurant make the Sands the perfect spot for a West Coast getaway. With downtown shopping, dining and nightlife close by it’s a perfect place for business or pleasure.

• Free high-speed wireless for your laptop (makes hooking up a breeze…)
• Fitness room with Sauna
• Guest laundry facilities
• Voicemail, iron and board, coffeemaker, blow-dryer, full bath in every room

The Best Western Sands Hotel in Vancouver is Proud to be Members of GLBA and IGLTA
To reserve call 1-800-661-7887, e-mail us at sands@rpbhotels.com, or book now

PLACES TO CHECK OUT

Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium
1238 Davie Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, V6E 1N3
(604)669-1753 phone
(604)685-0252 fax
(800)567-1662 toll free (Canada)
http://www.littlesistersbookstore.com

The Odyssey Night Club
1251 Howe Street, Vancouver
604-689-5256
Welcome to The Odyssey Night Club the Hottest Gay Bar in Vancouver offering the latest dance music and the most dazzling Drag Shows in Canada
www.theodysseynightclub.com

Celebrities Night Club
1022 Davie Street, Vancouver
Telephone 604-681-6180
http://www.celebritiesnightclub.com

ANNUAL EVENTS

Vancouver Pride Celebration
It's not just a celebration for gays and lesbians. It's a celebration of diversity and anybody who shares the 'life is a cabaret' spirit will feel right at home! Parties, tea dances, cruises, a parade and a spectacular final event makes this an unforgettable celebration every summer. For more information on dates and locations visit http://www.vancouverpride.ca or call 604.687.0955

Rapture Pride Vancouver
Since its humble beginnings during Vancouver's 2000 Pride celebrations, Rapture Pride Vancouver has grown to be Vancouver's largest gay dance event. Held over three nights, this combination of licensed and late-night dance parties held during Vancouver's Pride Weekend combine top name DJ's, incredible music, stunning visuals and amazing live performances. For more information and dates call 604.681.1400.

Altitude Events
Altitude, the annual gay and lesbian ski week kicks off in Vancouver early in the New Year. Altitude, the biggest circuit event in Western Canada moves up to Whistler for a week of events and activities on and off the slopes. For more information and dates, visit http://www.gaywhistler.com or call 1.888.altitude

For more information check out www.gayvan.com and www.gayellowpages.com