Davie Village facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Davie Village
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Davie Village Davie Street & Bute Street (2018)
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province | BC/BCE |
| City | Vancouver |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Namesake | A.E.B. Davie |
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| Type | Street |
| Location | West End |
| Nearest metro station | Yaletown–Roundhouse station |
| NW end | Beach Avenue |
| SE end | Marinaside Crescent |
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| Known for | Gaybourhood |
Davie Village is a vibrant neighbourhood located in the West End area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is also sometimes called Davie District or simply Davie Street. This area is well-known for its welcoming and diverse community, especially for people who are part of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community.
Davie Village is centered around Davie Street. It generally covers the area between Burrard Street and Jervis Street. Davie Street itself is named after A.E.B. Davie. He was the eighth Premier of British Columbia from 1887 to 1889. His brother, Theodore, also served as Premier from 1892 to 1895.
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Discovering Davie Village
Along Davie Street, you'll find many different shops, restaurants, and services. There are also hotels and homes for people living in the area. One well-known business is Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium. This is a bookstore that focuses on books and art for the gay and lesbian community.
Many businesses and residents in Davie Village proudly display rainbow flags. These flags are a symbol of diversity and inclusion. You might also notice that some bus stop benches and garbage cans along Davie Street are painted bright pink. This adds to the unique and colorful feel of the neighbourhood.
Fun Places to Visit
Davie Village has several popular spots. These include:
- Numbers (Vancouver)
- The Junction (Vancouver)
- Pumpjack Pub
Exciting Festivals and Events
The Village hosts many events throughout the year. One of the biggest is the Davie Street Pride Festival. This festival happens at the same time as Vancouver's yearly Gay Pride Parade. During this time, parts of Davie Street are closed to cars. This allows people to celebrate freely in the streets.
Another special event is Davie Day. This day is held every year in early September. It celebrates the local businesses and the community itself. Davie Day helps people learn about and support the shops and services in the area. It usually focuses on the section of Davie Street from Jervis Street to Burrard Street.
The Davie Village Business Association
The name "Davie Village" was first used in 1999 by the Davie Street Business Association. This group also asked a local artist named Joe Average to create special banners. These banners fly from lampposts throughout the district.
The banners have two sides. One side shows a rainbow flag. The other side features a sun design created by Joe Average. These banners add to the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere of Davie Village.
Davie Village is also home to important organizations. These include the offices of Xtra! West, which is a newspaper for the LGBT community. You can also find Qmunity here. This organization, formerly known as the Gay and Lesbian Centre, offers many services for Vancouver's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender residents. The Vancouver Pride Society, which organizes the annual Pride Parade and Festival, also has its offices in Davie Village.
