1 of 1 2 of 1 We asked cool Vancouverites for their go-to summer spots and secrets. Dandy is a drag artist and the host of D andy & Friends . Favourite part of summer in Vancouver The entire tone of the city is shifted in summertime, and the denizens of Vancouver become lighter.
The world-class beauty of the city is in full force and most people are smiling! And why shan’t they—’tis summertime in Vancouver and anything is possible (for four months, cav). Go-to takeout spot The cost of living is far too high for takeout. Visit a delicatessen and stroll to a beach or a park—and take some friends.
Best watering hole Now, if you mean a place to whet a whistle, I love to be around the elder gay men of PumpJack on Davie. ‘Tis the least pretentious place for a pint, and that says a lot for a gay bar. There’s typically never any cover charge, but when there is, it is for what is called a “shower show” and I shan’t elaborate.
Tell them Dandy “sent ya,” as long as you tip the coat check boy Nico. Now, if by watering hole you mean a small body of water to soak in, avoid the crowd at Second Beach. I adore the Westin Bayshore’s pool in Coal Harbour.
One must technically have a room to saturate there, but the day I went, nobody stopped me. Likely intimidated or confused by my custom swimming costume. Summer event you’re looking forward to the most I can’t wait for Vancouver Pride—‘tis always the gayest time of the summer, and I’ll be performing on the new .
