Vancouver, BC - The first nationwide search for Mr. Gay Canada is set to take place September 18-21st, 2008.  Hosted in the idyllic mountain resort of Whistler, BC, the primary purpose of the Mr. Gay Canada (MGC) is to identify leaders who will take responsibility not only in his own community but also on a global stage speaking out for equal rights. Mr. Gay Canada is a positive role model and will work on humanizing being gay and act as an LGBT Tourism Ambassador for Canada.
 
The Mr. Gay Canada Competition is a 3-day, indoor/outdoor series of events to help our judges identify a strong spokesman ambassador to tell the world about our mission. The competition includes physical tests and interviews with a panel of international judges including the founder of Mr. Gay Europe, Tore Aasheim from Norway, the chairman of the International Mr Gay, Eric Butter from Australia and guest star Charlie David from the cult-following television hit Dante's Cove.  Only 15% of the judging points are assigned to appearance, which means 85% of the points are for qualities in character and leadership.
 
Mr. Gay Canada Competition kicks off in Vancouver on Thursday, September 18th with a presentation of all delegates at Celebrities Nightclub. The public is invited to meet the delegates. The delegation then moves north checking in at the lavish facilities of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, located in the middle of one of the world's top resorts; the 10 young men will dine at fine places that the Village has to offer, including Barefoot Bistro; Mr. Gay Canada delegates will have the experience of a lifetime! Photo shoots include playing in the shallow waters and sandy beach of Lost Lake - a favourite location, secluded, yet not too far from the Village, surrounded by lush evergreen forests and mountain views in the distance. Three incredible days complete with bar-hoping in Vancouver and Whistler, Eco Challenge on one of the mountain tops, lounging and mingling in the greatest facilities the West Coast of Canada has to offer.  Amidst the fun, energetic and educative tasks, the judges will announce who is the 2008-2009 Mr. Gay Canada on Saturday night, September 20th at Maxx Fish. Once again we invite all the public to join us for this evening celebration. Proceeds from the $10 cover for each event will go to our charity Friends for Life.
www.mrgaycanada.com

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Please add to your listings of events:
MR GAY CANADA OPENING - Thursday, September 18th at Celebrities Nightclub (1022 Davie Street, Vancouver), 9pm doors, 10:30 presentation hosted by award-winning performer Berend McKenzie and DJ Zach Shore; $10 cover.  Meet all delegates and cheer for your favourites: Derrick Branco, Darren Bruce, Mark Stewart Donald Edwards, Kurt E. Erheart, Stephen Greig, Lawrence Leung, Tyrone Eugene O'Connor, Ryan Poole, Tym J. Roders, Aaron Ursacki.
 
MR GAY CANADA CLOSING - Saturday, September 20th at Maxx Fish (Whistler Village), 8:30pm doors, 9pm presentation with special guest star judge Charlie David and DJ Foxy Moron; $10 cover. Learn first-hand who is the new Mr. Gay Canada.
 
Proceeds from these events go to our charity Friends for Life. 

 

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