[1] Venus Envy was the second Canadian business to offer woman-friendly surroundings and service distinct from traditional sex stores.
[2][3][4] [5] The Halifax Venus Envy opened in the South end of the city in 1998 and moved to its current downtown location in 1999.
In support of Venus Envy, city councillor Catherine McKenney and mayor Jim Watson called for reform to the bylaw.
Venus Envy removed sexually explicit videos from their racks in order to make the store an all ages space.
Both Venus Envy locations offer bursary programs in support of local students pursuing post-secondary education.