Nightclubs

Calgary, Alberta

Cowboys is Calgary's most legendary country nightclub — a downtown institution presenting outstanding country music and line dancing for Canada's most cowboy-spirited major city. Calgary's extraordinary Stampede culture (the Calgary Stampede is the world's largest outdoor rodeo, drawing 1.2 million visitors annually and transforming the entire city into a western festival for 10 days) and Cowboys' remarkable country music tradition create a nightclub of genuine Canadian western heritage significance.

209 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B3

Vancouver, British Columbia

Biltmore Cabaret is Vancouver's most eclectic independent music venue — a Mount Pleasant institution presenting outstanding indie, alternative, and experimental acts. Vancouver's remarkable music community and the Biltmore's consistent programming of outstanding independent artists create a nightclub of genuine Canadian independent music culture significance.

395 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7

Vancouver, British Columbia

Commodore Ballroom is Canada's most beloved historic music venue — a beautifully preserved 1929 Vancouver ballroom where the legendary "floating" dance floor (built on bowling balls) and outstanding programming have made it one of the finest live music rooms in North America. The Commodore's extraordinary 95+ year history and its remarkable role in Vancouver's vibrant music scene create a nightclub of genuine Canadian musical heritage significance.

868 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3

Vancouver, British Columbia

Fortune Sound Club is Vancouver's most culturally forward nightclub — a Chinatown institution presenting outstanding hip-hop, electronic, and Asian-Canadian music culture. Vancouver's extraordinary Asian-Canadian community (it has the largest Chinese-Canadian population of any city in Canada) and Fortune's remarkable role in celebrating and elevating this culture create a nightclub of genuine Canadian multicultural music significance.

147 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6

Vancouver, British Columbia

Venue Nightclub is Vancouver's most acclaimed electronic music club — a 1,200-capacity Granville Street venue that books the finest touring DJs from minimal techno to house to drum and bass for Vancouver's passionate dance music community. The club's superior sound system, intimate layout, and consistent commitment to underground electronic programming have made it the most respected nightclub in Canada's most cosmopolitan city, serving a diverse music community drawn from Vancouver's extraordinary mix of Pacific Rim cultures.

881 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K7

Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa's nightclub scene serves Canada's capital city — a city of remarkable cultural and political significance where the Parliament Buildings, the National Gallery of Canada, and the vibrant ByWard Market create a nightlife environment shaped by the most important governmental community in Canada. Ottawa's remarkable combination of federal government culture and outstanding independent arts scene creates nightclubs of unique Canadian political city significance.

1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1

Toronto, Ontario

Rebel is Toronto's largest and most prestigious nightclub — a 6,000-capacity Polson Pier waterfront venue on Lake Ontario with multiple rooms, outdoor terraces, and programming that spans the world's top DJs to hip-hop headliners. The club's waterfront location, industrial warehouse aesthetic, and consistent booking of the biggest names in electronic music have made Rebel the anchor of Toronto's superclub scene and the most sought-after DJ booking in Canada.

11 Polson St, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4

Toronto, Ontario

Velvet Underground is Toronto's most iconic independent music venue — a Queen West institution presenting outstanding indie rock, alternative, and electronic acts for Canada's largest and most culturally diverse city. Toronto's remarkable Queen West neighborhood (CNN has called it one of the world's coolest neighborhoods) and Velvet Underground's extraordinary programming create a nightclub of genuine Canadian music culture significance.

508 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B3

Montréal, Quebec

Corona Theatre is Montréal's most atmospheric historic music venue — a beautifully restored 1912 theater presenting outstanding concerts in Saint-Henri, one of Montréal's most rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Montréal's extraordinary music scene (it is the most music-festival-rich city in the world per capita, with Jazz Fest, Osheaga, Mural, and dozens more) and Corona's remarkable vintage character create a nightclub of genuine Canadian music culture significance.

2490 Notre-Dame St W, Montréal, QC H3J 1N5

Montréal, Quebec

Stereo is Montréal's most legendary underground electronic music club — a Gay Village institution (operating since 1999) presenting outstanding house and techno in an extraordinary custom sound system environment. Montréal's remarkable electronic music culture (it is considered alongside Berlin and Detroit as one of the world's most important underground electronic music cities) and Stereo's extraordinary sonic reputation create a nightclub of genuine Canadian electronic music culture significance.

858 Ste-Catherine Est, Montréal, QC H2L 2E3