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Copper Owl
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821 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H6, Canada
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About this place Copper Owl
The Copper Owl is a downtown Victoria live-music and cocktail venue on Fort Street that has become a reliable home for the city's queer nightlife. While not exclusively an LGBTQ+ bar, it hosts recurring drag programming — including the long-running alternative drag showcase 'Death by Drag' — alongside DJs, bands and dance nights.
The intimate basement room draws a friendly, mixed crowd and is a good bet for visitors looking to catch local drag talent and queer-friendly events a short walk from the dedicated bars on Johnson Street.
Features
Live music
Safe space
Gay-friendly (straight venue)
Mixed ethnicities
Underground
Local favorite
Live music
DJ sets
Mixed / varied
Cocktail bar
Drag shows
Themed parties
Evening venue
Late night (after midnight)
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Last updated on 10 September 2026