The largest gay population in Western Canada lives in this ocean-wrapped and snow-capped city. Its gay community is centred around two distinctly different neighbourhoods - the West End and Commercial Drive, both of which enjoy a wide variety of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and boutiques catering to gays and lesbians.

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  Guide to Pride

  If you had any doubts about Vancouver's progressive and diversity-friendly attitude, the 2009 Vancouver Pride Parade and celebration will heartily put them to rest.

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  Calendar of Events

  Get a list of upcoming Gay and Lesbian events for 2009, including the Vancouver Pride Celebration, The Vancouver Queer Film Festival, Halloween Vancouver and much more.

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  Gay-Friendly (TAG) Hotels

  These Vancouver hotels have all received TAG Gay-Welcoming accreditation.

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  Neighbourhoods & Nightlife

  These Gay-Friendly Vancouver hotels are located near the heart of the Gay & Lesbian Community in Vancouver, close to dining, shopping and attractions.

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  Gay Friendly Resources

  Both Gayvan.com Travel Marketing and GayVancouver.Net are excellent online resource that provide visitors with an insiders look at the gay-friendly side of Vancouver.

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  Out in Vancouver newsletter

  Tourism Vancouver's new special edition newsletter, specifically written to spread the word about what's new in Vancouver. Be sure to check off "Gay & Lesbian Activities" when you sign up and you will be included in the semi-annual mailings of Out in Vancouver.

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