“As a gay man of a certain age, English Bay Swim Club provides me with an alternative to the bars and those depressing dating apps.” Tony Correia writes for the Weekender. Tony is a proud gay man living in Vancouver’s West End. Published July 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/07/04/Swim-Club-Worth-Fighting-For/

A Swim Club Worth Fighting For

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