Stroll recalls West End's sex work history
SEX WORK / Group raises funds for memorial in Vancouver's gay village
Nathaniel Christopher / Vancouver / Friday, July 03, 2009
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On Jul 2, the Davie stroll came alive once more as community members, sex worker advocates and politicians marked the 25th anniversary of a court injuction that quashed the once vibrant sex trade in Vancouver's gay village.

Check out the event pamphlet (PDF download), read more about when the West End had sex worker strolls, and watch the video from the Jul 2 event:

The West End Sex Work Memorial Project seeks your financial support for installing a permanent marker near Davie and Bute. For more information, visit westendsexworkhistory.com, email becki@interchange.ubc.ca or call 604-822-4389.


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Vancouver back then
Good article. Yes, Champagne Charlies, Denny's (open 24 hours), and the Taurus Spa were all well frequented and had a unique atmosphere of their own.
Lynnetom, London England
07/03/09 6:15 PM EST
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Good Times ?
I'm wondering if shining such a positive light on a trade that is so closely linking with crime, drugs, human trafficing, suicide, murder, broken dreams, child abuse, etc is the right thing to do ?
JT, Vancouver B.C.
07/11/09 1:32 PM EST
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Honor
I have so much Gratitude and Love in my heart for these incredible, unforgetalble people. They always reminded me that I mattered. I was so shy...
Victor, Vancouver british columbia
07/12/09 2:17 PM EST
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