Six Eccentric Vancouver Locations for Your Next Rave

Even if you're not a regular rager, it's hard to deny that the generic nature of clubs and arenas fail to match the exhilarating thrill of rave culture in lesser known settings. We've taken the time to pick out some unconventional locations around Van City that satisfy this lack of adventure.

Wreck Beach

When it's not overrun with naked 60-year-olds, Wreck Beach is a sandy, expansive dance floor perfect for a large-scale party.

Pros:
- Homeless people seeking empty beer cans makes for an easy cleanup.

Cons:
- Limited power sources.
- Trying to avoid blacking out while walking up 500 stairs.

Vancouver Lookout

This place is a mile-high mosh pit waiting to happen. The best part is you can actually rent it out. Nobody needs to know that your "company fundraiser" may involve ten kegs and copious amounts of psychedelics.

Pros:
- One hell of a view.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.

Cons:
- Only a 220-person capacity.
- Questionable glass strength.

Oil Tanker

These rusty English Bay regulars bring mariners and engineers who are bored out of their minds. Simply hop on board, say you're with Suncor, and turn up.

Pros:
- Working real foghorns into the DJ's set.
- 360-degree washroom access.

Cons:
- Taking a mid-party siesta and waking up in Alaska.

UBC Residence Rooftop

This would be a story to tell your grandchildren.

Pros:
- Easy to see campus security coming.
- Throwing anything off a roof is good fun.

Cons:
- Creativity or serious networking required.
- An army of RAs.

SkyTrain Station

There's nothing your average commuter wants more than to let loose after a long Monday at the office.

Pros:
- Tunnel acoustics.
- Easy to change locations when the cops come.

Cons:
- This is a recipe for another Vancouver riot.
- 15 ton trains travelling 70 kilometers per hour.

The Orpheum Theatre

Granville Street has no shortage of venues but this one boasts extravagance unmatchable anywhere else. Getting out of control in a National Historic Site of Canada is an experience like no other.

Pros:
- Turns any event from trashy to classy.
- Multiple chandeliers to swing from.

Cons:
- Restricted movement.
- A very upset symphony orchestra.

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