by Xavier the sex-savior

When first confronted with the challange to make a list of the best places in Vancouver to have sex, t soon after compos-

Oldies but goodies Beach, Stanley Park) ch" but there's plen- views. Plus, since it's it can be done again. ng any time between sunset and dawn.

Stuck on Granville Island (Emily Carr Institute: office 205, sculpture area showers and spray booth)

The office is free anytime after 6:00pm most days, just put your name on the sign up sheet. The showers are almost never used and | don't believe most people even know where they are. Bring your own soap as the only stuff there is that gritty powder (unless you like it rough). As for the spray booth, just put a note in the small window that says "spraying", bring your own drop cloth and turn on the industrial fans.

Downtown

(atop the Burrard waterfall, Hotel Vancouver)

The water fall is on Burrard across from the Sky

train station, you can easily access it from the courtyard behind it. It's got a good view of the people passing by but is not right out in the open.

Of course, if you have the money you can get a

room at Hotel Vancouver, but | recommend the service elevators. They're large, reflective, and if you want, they move. Just make sure you know what floor you'll end up on. It's also best to wear lots of easy access clothing so you can make for a quick get away.

For both of these places the best times to fre-

quent them is between the hours of 10pm-2am, as nei- ther place is in much use at those times, but there are still enough people around to use as cover while get- ting in and out.

So you want to be a kid again

‘(playgrounds and Science World)

When talkin' playgrounds two come to mind:

1. The square fort on stilts at False creek

Elementary -- nice view, climbing bars, and not too many joggers passing by if you go late.

2. A newly constructed super playground atop a

not quite completed rec. centre near the corner of Georgia and Bute. You'll have to squeeze though a con- struction fence to get in and there's a mini suspension bridge that's covered by a tarp, but get there soon before they finish the place or your cover's blown. I'll leave it up the you to decide the times.

As for Science World, there are quite a few

places within the museum if you look hard enough, but I'll give you one to start with. In the music area there are sound proof booths with different instruments in them, need | say more?

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photo by Nigel Reeves

Climb to the top

(UBC, Queen Elizabeth Park) At UBC I'm sure one could find many buildings to get on top of but | have two favorites:

1. At the Anthropology Museum there's easy access to the roof on the right side when facing the main

entrance, near the old gun turret. And from there it's an easy climb to the top of a series of sky lights that form stairs to the upper most part of the roof. This is an ideal place to view the sun set, so of course the best time to go is at sunset -- just beware of viewers below. 2. The Chan Center for the performing Arts - now this one could prove to be quite a challenging climb

unless you're part monkey. There are, however, at least three different ways to get on the roof and if you can climb a 5.9 wall it shouldn't prove to be a problem. The best time to go would be about 10 to 15 mins. after the start of a performance as to miss the crowds and catch some of the show. The best place at QEP (on 27th and Cambie) would have to be on top of the conservatory dome. Its only

rough going up the first few bubbles, but after that it's a breeze. It's got a great view of the whole Greater Vancouver area and it smells like the tropics. The best time to go is late at night as the glow of the city is a site not easily forgotten.

Remember kids: with most of these places being out of doors you should always plan on them being cold and dirty. So don't wear your Sunday best and bring blankets and/or towels.

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frat it can be done agai ing any time between sunset and dawn,

Stuck on Granville Island (Emily Carr Institute: office 205, sculpture area

showers and spray booth)

The office is free anytime after 6:00pm most

days, just put your name on the sign up sheet. The showers are almost never used and | don't believe most people even know where they are. Bring your own soap as the only stuff there is that gritty powder (unless you like it rough). As for the spray booth, just put a note in the small window that says "spraying", bring your own drop cloth and turn on the industrial fans.

Downtown (atop the Burrard waterfall, Hotel Vancouver)

The water fall is on Burrard across from the Sky

train station, you can easily access it from the courtyard behind it. It's got a good view of the people passing by but is not right out in the open.

Of course, if you have the money you can get a

room at Hotel Vancouver, but | recommend the service elevators. They're large, reflective, and if you want, they move. Just make sure you know what floor you'll end up on. It's also best to wear lots of easy access clothing so you can make for a quick get away.

For both of these places the best times to fre-

quent them is between the hours of 10pm-2am, as nei- ther place is in much use at those times, but there are still enough people around to use as cover while get- ting in and out.

So you want to be a kid again (playgrounds and Science World)

‘When talkin’ playgrounds two come to mind:

41. The square fort on stilts at False creek

Elementary -- nice view, climbing bars, and not too many joggers passing by if you go late.

2. Anewly constructed super playground atop a

not quite completed rec. centre near the corner of Georgia and Bute. You'll have to squeeze though a con- struction fence to get in and there's a mini suspension bridge that's covered by a tarp, but get there soon before they finish the place or your cover's blown. I'll leave it up the you to decide the times.

As for Science World, there are quite a few

places within the museum if you look hard enough, but I'll give you one to start with. In the music area there are sound proof booths with different instruments in them, need | say more?

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Climb to the top (UBC, Queen Elizabeth Park)

‘At UBC I'm sure one could find many buildings to get on top of but I have two favorites:

1. At the Anthropology Museum there's easy access to the roof on the right side when facing the main

entrance, near the old gun turret. And from there it's an easy climb to the top of a series of sky lights that form stairs to the upper most part of the roof. This is an ideal place to view the sun set, so of course the best time to go is at sunset -- just beware of viewers below.

2. The Chan Center for the performing Arts - now this one could prove to be quite a challenging climb

unless you're part monkey. There are, however, at least three different ways to get on the roof and if you can climb a 5.9 wall it shouldn't prove to be a problem. The best time to go would be about 10 to 15 mins. after the start of a performance as to miss the crowds and catch some of the show.

The best place at QEP (on 27th and Cambie) would have to be on top of the conservatory dome. Its only

rough going up the first few bubbles, but after that it's a breeze. It's got a great view of the whole Greater Vancouver area and it smells like the tropics. The best time to go is late at night as the glow of the city is a site not easily forgotten.

Remember kids: with most of these places being out of doors you should always plan on them being cold and dirty. So don't wear your Sunday best and bring blankets and/or towels.

;photo by Nigel Reeves