The Junction (Vancouver) Explained

The Junction
Fullname:The Junction Public House
Logo Image:Logo for The Junction, Vancouver.jpg
Address:1138 Davie Street
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates:49.281°N -123.132°W

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]

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 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]

Notes and References

  1. Gay vs mixed spaces. Daily Xtra. April 21, 2010. August 2, 2016. August 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817192550/http://www.dailyxtra.com/vancouver/arts-and-entertainment/gay-vs-mixed-spaces-6468. live.
  2. Web site: 7 Great Canadian Gay Watering Holes to Add to Your Bucket List. Queerty. August 2, 2016. July 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160716163321/http://www.queerty.com/7-great-canadian-gay-watering-holes-check-die-20160529. live.
  3. News: Takeuchi. Craig. TD Canada Trust CEO talks about what being an LGBT ally means. August 2, 2016. The Georgia Straight. July 17, 2015. September 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160917011427/http://www.straight.com/life/491701/td-canada-trust-ceo-talks-about-what-being-lgbt-ally-means. live.
  4. Peeples. Jase. A Definitive Gay Guide to Vancouver, B.C.. Out Traveler. May 15, 2014. August 2, 2016. Here Media. August 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160807084413/http://www.outtraveler.com/destination-guide/vancouver/2014/05/15/definitive-gay-guide-vancouver-bc. live.