North Van’s Bruce named Mr. Gay Canada

Posted on September 28, 2008
Filed Under Gay News Blog

The first nationwide search for Mr. Gay Canada took place September 18-21^st, 2008 in Vancouver and Whistler, province of British Columbia , Canada . Hosted mostly in the idyllic mountain resort of Whistler 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 3-day, indoor/outdoor competition brought together an exceptional group of young men that performed a series of events to help the judges identify a strong spokesman ambassador to tell the world about the mission.

On Saturday, September 20^th, the winner was chosen. North Vancouver’s Darren Bruce was the final delegate standing to accept the symbolic “crown” through a vest baring the logo of Mr Gay Canada. “Besides feeling loved and challenged, it was one of the first times I felt understood,” said Darren Bruce, “I wanted to call my boyfriend and my parents right away.” After experiencing such an amazing weekend of the best BC has to offer, Darren’s favourite moments included “sobering champagne, winning the canoe challenge and the emotionally cathartic farewell.” As the title holder of Mr Gay Canada, Darren will present our country in the upcoming International Mr Gay event as well as be the face of various public service announcements, speak at events and work towards the mission of the project. The recent University of British Columbia Engineering graduate has some goals of his own that include lobbying politicians, GLBT education for youth and of course becoming International Mr Gay.

Darren Bruce

Date of Birth: Jan. 11, 1983

Nationality: Canadian.

Languages: English, French

Ethnic roots: English, Irish, Scotish

Education: University of British Columbia Graduate – BaSc Engineering Physics

Hobbies: Skiing, Yoga, Biking, Travelling

North Vancouver… is the mountains and the ocean; It gives people a respect for nature on one side and human civilization on the other.

Favourite quote: “The colour of a man’s skin is of no more significance than the colour of his eyes” – Bob Marley

Media report: Whistler – North Vancouver’s Darren Bruce was named Mr. Gay Canada last weekend after three days of competition that mostly took place in Whistler. Bruce donned the Mr. Gay Canada vest, embroidered with a crown, at the finals, which took place Saturday (Sept. 20) at Whistler’s Maxx Fish nightclub.

“Besides feeling loved and challenged, it was one of the first times I felt understood,” he said in a statement. “I wanted to call my boyfriend and my parents right away.” See: ·North Van’s Bruce named Mr. Gay Canada, Whistler Question, Canada –