
Of Interest To Lesbians
Victoria/Vancouver Island
Victoria has a small, but thriving lesbian community with numerous opportunities for involvement (of whatever kind!) There is dyke softball, an outdoor club, a lesbian seniors care society, MUSAIC (Victoria's lesbian/gay/allies choir), the list goes on. Once in Victoria your best source for this information is Outviews (formerly the Lavender Rhinoceros).
Lesbian/Gay Businesses
The Bleeding Rose One Stop Queer Shop: #102-764 Yates Street
BJ's Lounge: 642 Johnson Street
For information about other lesbian and gay positive businesses in the Victoria area, pick up a copy of the Pink Pages for Vancouver Island when you are in town. The Pink Pages is also available on-line.
If you are travelling to the Pacific Rim and are looking for lesbian-friendly accommodation, check out the Windrider Guesthouse for Women in Tofino (email: whole@island.net). The Windrider is affiliated with WHOLE Women's Training and Education Centre and offers a variety of workshops for women/lesbians.
In Vancouver
For information about events and activities, try:
- The Vancouver Lesbian Centre: 876 Commercial Drive, 254-8458 or Prideline BC 1-800-566-1170.
- The Vancouver Gay & Lesbian Centre: 1170 Bute Street, 684-6869
- Little Sisters Book & Art Emporium: 1238 Davie, 1-800-567-1662 or 669-1753. Little Sister's website offers a gay & lesbian tour of Vancouver.
- Gay & Lesbian Business Association: 683-3999 Be sure to pick up a copy of the their Business Directory while in Vancouver!
- Women In Print Bookstore: 3566 West 4th Avenue, 732-4128
In Canada
Check out the searchable Gay Canada Directory for more information than I could possibly offer here.
Margaret
the back hills guest house for women
E-mail me at: backhill@islandnet.com