Ferry Service to the Island BC Ferries- Vehicle and walk on service from the Mainland to many points on the island. Bed and Breakfasts A bed and breakfast is located a block away! The proprietor, Dana and Ron are wonderful hosts. For more information contact Rick and Owen. Or just check out their web page at.. www.amberwood.com La Loggia art & breakfast 1637 rue Amherst, Montreal, QC My partner Rob and I recently opened B&B La Loggia art & breakfast in the heart of Montreal. In designing our guest rooms we’ve created surroundings to a standard that we would enjoy as gay men and women, elegant yet comfortable and mindful of ones intimate needs. Sincerely, Joel Prevost 514 524 2493 or 866 520 2493 www.LaLoggia.ca WHEN IN SAN FRANCISCO!!!!! www.traxsf.com Trax - A great San Francisco neighborhood bar in the historic Haight Ashbury. The Bartenders are the most friendliest guys we met. Mark, Nate, Adon, Marcus, and the always hot and sexy....Billy Boy! Make sure you ask for Gordy! He is the most fantistic host know to man, but watch out for his boyfriend...."He chipped my tooth in San Francisco" www.daddysbar.com Daddys Bar is located at 440 Castro and have since changed their name to 440. They are a neighborhood levi/leather bar that is home to locals and tourists alike. If you are visiting San Francisco for Folsom Street Fair, the Castro Street Fair, your alley dore alley fair or San Francisco's Gay Pride, your sure to have a great time at Daddy's Bar or what we call 440! Guess what? Make sure you ask for Gordy! He is at 440 too! Remember he is the most fantastic host known to mankind! Also very cute!!! Gordy hires the hottest bartenders and bar backs in San Francisco! Remember: the ever Hot and Sexy Billy Boy works here too! If you can't find Gordy...then ask for his right hand man....David! mmmmm WOOF! Gay Kampgrounds Shadow Fallsis located 1 1/2 hours east of Vancouver near the Hemlock Valley Recreation Area with easy access from Highways 7 or 1. Here on our 40 acres of private property you'll find level tenting and RV. sites with picnic tables and fire rings overlooking stunning mountain vistas, old growth forest, and beautiful Shadow Falls and Connor Creek. Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creekis located in Washington's Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest, near the town of Silverton on the scenic Mountain Loop Highway. The driving distance is 68 miles from Seattle and 146 miles (234 km) from Vancouver, British Columbia. Rainbow Campers are an informal group of gay men who enjoy camping and want to meet others with similar interests. 2005 is our 3rd year we have been getting together to camp. Check out their website for their 2005 camping schedule. Gay Campersis where you will find a complete listing of gay & lesbian campgrounds in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean. www.ajscampground.com When you are planning on visiting BC's Okanagan make sure you check this place out! www.steamworksvictoria.com is a great place in Victoria! A bath house in Downtown Victoria! Owned and Operated by Adam and Robin, regulars campers here at Rick and Owen's. Check out their web page for their weekly events. Clubs, Events and Activities in the area www.ladysmithslittletheatre.com A great little dinner theatre located in a funky old school house. The plays are always great and the food incredible. Check out there web page! 70 Belowis located in Nanaimo. 70 below offers an array of environments depending on the day of the week. They are located in the historic Dorchester Hotel. www.comoxvalleykayaks.com Not only is this an adventure but the proprietors are HOT! A group of us went up last year and had a four hour tour! They have all your needs for kayaking...equipment and lessons! Make sure you ask for Don or Christopher! They are located in both Courtenay and Campbell River. Bungee Zone is an attraction close to the Kamp site which is famous for their annual Naked Bungee. They also have a tree top trail that is available. The Romper Room has been Vancouver Island’s Premier Indoor Rock Climbing destination ...For Fun ...For Fitness ...To Challenge Your Mind! We are dedicated to providing a safe and fun climbing experience for everyone! www.Pridegearaccessories.com Local designer of incredible pride jewelry. Many items available here at the Kamp. Enter the suspenseful and exciting worlds created by Canadian author Brent Maxwell! Restaurants and Pubs www.timberlandpub.com Our local pub. A great kitchen that pumps out great food! Really friendly proprietors and fantastic bar staff. Open from 11 in the morning until 1 in the morning! The Kitchen is usually open until 10 pm. The Beer and Wine store not only has our friend Mona running it but they also have great prices on beer, wine and liquor! The Timberlands Pub is located about 7 minutes from the kamp. Gina's Mexican Cafeis perched atop the cliff, in downtown Nanaimo, sits one of the gaudiest houses you’ll ever see. From several vantage points in town, your eye can’t help but catch the bright blue, purple, and pink exterior as it sits amid office buildings. This small house is an artistic statement and home to Gina’s Mexican Café. This restaurant offers incredible views of Mount Benson in the west and overlooks the Old Island Highway (Terminal Ave.) that snakes through Nanaimo at the foot of the cliff. taniasdowntown.com A great place to have dinner, cocktails, and amazing live entertainment!Tina's Diner is located downtown Nanaimo and is this years Pride Place! 187 Commercial St, Nanaimo. Martin and John....two of our local gay guys have a little diner in Ladysmith! "Appetit - Ladysmith" International cuisine in a quaint location on 1st Avenue. Fabulous food made right! The First Wednesday of every month Martin and John host a gay man's Chew and Chat! If you are here for one Don't Miss it! The Juniper Cafe is located 10 minutes from the property and has a great Sunday Brunch. The Cassidy Farmers Market just down the road has all your food and snack needs. Site Seeing The Butchart Gardens - fifty-five acres of wonderful floral display, offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns. In 1904, Jennie Butchart began to beautify a worked-out quarry site left behind from her husband's pioneering efforts in the manufacture of Portland cement at Tod Inlet, Vancouver Island, Canada. Her venture has become a family commitment to horticulture and hospitality spanning over 100 years, and delighting visitors from all over the world. From the exquisite Sunken Garden to the charming Rose Garden, this show garden still maintains the gracious traditions of the past, in one of the loveliest corners in the world. Royal BC Museum- The Royal BC Museum is a place of discovery. Through its unique galleries, the Museum showcases the human and natural history of British Columbia, and features periodic exhibitions of international renown. Highly realistic and inviting displays, such as the Ice Age and Coastal Forest dioramas, provide visitors with a sense of having truly experienced the authentic settings of many exhibits. Nanaimo - Downtown is the heart of our City. Our waterfront is one of the most popular and protected harbours on the Pacific coast featuring a 4km Harbourside Walkway and the largest deep water port on Vancouver Island. Our Arts District features an on-going schedule of live theatre, symphony, dance, night clubs, art galleries, restaurants, martini bars, and eclectic shopping on winding 'old world' streets. Our Old City Quarter is the place to be for international cuisine and specialty shopping in a quaint commercial area featuring 'Fitzwilliam Gate' and 'Heritage Mews.' Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, which is the largest of British Columbia's 6,500 islands. It is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreational sites. Ladysmith - Whether you live around the corner or halfway around the world, we invite you to take a closer look at the best our historic Vancouver Island town has to offer. Chemainus - From just five murals and lots of spirit in the summer of 1982, Chemainus has struggled, grown and succeeded in literally putting itself on the map. In 1983, it won the prestigious New York Downtown Revitalization Award for redevelopment of the town core. It has since gained world wide acclaim for the integrity and superb artistry of its huge depictions of the town's history, earning the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award (the Americas) in 1994. Gabriola Island - Located in Canada in the province of British Columbia. It is about thirty nautical miles west of the city of Vancouver in the Strait of Georgia. It is accessible by direct float plane service from Vancouver Airport. The most preferred route is via BC Ferries from downtown Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo can be accessed by BC Ferries as well as regional air carriers serving ~Nanaimo Airport. The population is about four thousand and increases in July and August from seasonal visitors. Parksville - The community annually hosts a wide range of recreational and cultural events and is central to a variety of golf courses. In the centre of our own Community Park is the popular Lion's Ventureland playground for the youngsters and an exciting new Skateboard