Canada Place
- Address: North foot of Howe Street, Downtown, Vancouver
- Hours: Open daily
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Views / Viewpoint,
Monument - Modern
One of the best places to orient yourself, especially if this is your first trip to Vancouver, is Canada Place. Built for Expo '86, this iconic, postcard-friendly landmark is hard to miss: its five tall Teflon sails that jut into the sky over Burrard Inlet resemble a giant sailing ship. Now a cruise-ship terminal and convention center, it's also a pier where you can stroll out over the waterfront, watch the splashing floatplanes, and catch some spectacular sea-to-mountain views.
Around the perimeter of Canada Place is a promenade, where you can gaze out at the North Shore mountains standing tall across Burrard Inlet. You can also see nearby Stanley Park and its famous Seawall Promenade. Walk to the other end of the promenade and you’ll be rewarded with great city views, including the historic low-rise tops of Gastown, where Vancouver was first settled. If it's raining, duck inside for the CN IMAX Theatre and the Port Authority Interpretation Centre, a hands-on, kid-friendly showcase illuminating the city's maritime trade.
Latest Reviews
Review by Cathy, April 2013
Doing what: Vancouver Trolley Hop-on Hop-off Tour
The first city visited on my tour and I was so impressed with this service. Well worth booking Hop-on Hop-off before leaving home. Friendly, imformative driver. Excellent.
Review by olive, April 2013
Doing what: Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour
Highly recommended! Great way to get a quick overview of the city.
Review by vito v, April 2013
Doing what: Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour
Excellent. Great tour guide; extremely well organized.
Practical Info
Canada Place is located on the northeast edge of downtown Vancouver. It’s easily accessible by public transportation, and the Sky Train, which is one block away. Nearby attractions are Gastown, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Art, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Robson Street. Tourism Vancouver Touristinfo Centre is right across the street.
