Pocket Guide [International Conference on AIDS (11th: 1996: Vancouver, Canada)]

Gastown Step into Gastown and step back in time. Cobble stone
streets, a steam clock and a wide variety of local shops offer the best
in Canadian crafts and souvenirs. Gastown is easily accessible by the
SeaBus from North Vancouver and is within walking distance of the
VTCC. Several night clubs and bars liven up this heritage district after
dark.The best place to be is Water Street from Richards to Columbia.
Chinatown Vancouver is home to one of the largest Chinatowns in
North America.The sidewalks are bustling with activity distinctive sights
and smells and lively vendors. It's better to come by bus or on foot
as parking is at a premium but the architecture and street life merit
the added effort.The heart of the Chinese Community is Pender from
Carrall to Gore, and Keefer from Main to Gore.
DOWNTOWN NIGHT CLUBS
GAY/LESBIAN CLUBS
Denman Station (Men) 860 Denman, near Haro, 669-3448
Underground (Men/Mix) 1082 Granville, 681-3020
Celebrities (Mix) 1022 Davie, near Burrard, 689-3180
Numbers (Men) 1042 Davie, near Burrard, 685-4077
The Odyssey (Men/Mix) 1251 Howe, near Davie, 689-5256
The Royal (Mix) 1025 Granville, at Nelson, 685-5335
The Lotus Club (Women) Heritage House Hotel, 455 Abbott, 685-7777
Denman Station (Men) 860 Denman, near Haro, 669-3448
The Dufferin (Men/Mix) 900 Seymour, 683-4251
Chuck's Pub (Mix) Heritage House Hotel, 455 Abbott, 685-7777
Charles' Lounge (Mix) Heritage House Hotel, 455 Abbott, 685-7777
GAY/STRAIGHT MIX
The Red Lounge 818 Richards, at Robson, 688-2923
Ms.T's Cabaret 339 West Pender, near Richards, 682-8096
CLUBS FOR THE YOUNGER SET
Graceland 1250 Richards, alley entrance, 688-2648
Luv-a-Fair 1275 Seymour, at Drake, 685-3288
FOR THOSE A LITTLE OLDER
Richard's on Richards 1036 Richards, at Nelson, 687-6794
Starfish Room 1055 Homer, at Nelson, 682-4171
A true Vancouverite will tell you it rains all the time. All winter and
all summer with some more left over for holidays. He wants you to
believe this, because he doesn't want you to move there.
Allan Fotheringham, journalist
Macleans Magazine, April 21, 1986