The Junction (Vancouver)
The Junction Public House, also known as The Junction Pub[1] and most often abridged as The Junction, is a gay bar and nightclub in Davie Village, Vancouver, British Columbia. The club was formerly known as Pulse.[1][2]
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| Full name | The Junction Public House |
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| Address | 1138 Davie Street |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49.281°N 123.132°W |
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Description
The Junction is a gay bar and nightclub located at 1138 Davie Street in Vancouver's Davie Village.[3] According to the Canadian LGBT-focused online magazine Daily Xtra, the club welcomes straight people. Its website says, "Expect to get down with those that are straight — not narrow."[1] Vince Marino co-owns The Junction and Pumpjack Pub, another gay bar.[1]
Reception
In 2014, Out Traveler's Jase Peeples wrote, "Whether you’re watching a hilarious drag show, enjoying a sexy striptease, or just spending a low-key afternoon on the front patio as you enjoy daily drink specials and a few tasty appetizers from the kitchen, the Junction is a must-hit stop for any trip over the Canadian rainbow."[4] The Junction topped Queerty's list of "7 Great Canadian Gay Watering Holes to Add to Your Bucket List".[2]
References
- "Gay vs mixed spaces". Daily Xtra. April 21, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- "7 Great Canadian Gay Watering Holes to Add to Your Bucket List". Queerty. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- Takeuchi, Craig (July 17, 2015). "TD Canada Trust CEO talks about what being an LGBT ally means". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- Peeples, Jase (May 15, 2014). "A Definitive Gay Guide to Vancouver, B.C." Out Traveler. Here Media. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
