I believe that prostitution is still legal in Vancouver. I know it was a few years back.
Several years ago (15+), a Canadian friend told me to meet him at a particular table in an alcove at the front end of the bar in the Granville Hotel. I got there and sat nursing a beer. Several good looking things came up to me and tried to engage me in conversation. When they found out I was waiting for a friend they seemed to loose interest!
My friend later told me, laughing uncontrollably, that that booth was known as the place to sit if you wanted to find a cute young thing looking to turn a trick. I was mortified that it wasn't my good looks turning on all those hotties.
My friend later told me, laughing uncontrollably, that that booth was known as the place to sit if you wanted to find a cute young thing looking to turn a trick