Robson Square, Vancouver

Name: Robson Square
Address: 701 West Georgia St., Vancouver, V6C 2T4, Canada

#60 among attractions in Vancouver

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Robson Square is a landmark civic centre and public plaza, located in Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. It is the site of the Provincial Law Courts, UBC Robson Square, government office buildings, and public space connecting the newer development to the Vancouver Art Gallery. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1983 (41 years ago)Coordinates: 49°16'57"N, 123°7'16"W

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701 West Georgia St.Downtown VancouverVancouver V6C 2T4 Canada

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Robson Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver Art Gallery, Pacific Centre, Bentall Centre.

~700 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district, the Commodore Ballroom is an iconic music venue that has played host to a multitude of legendary performances since its inception. This historic site, with its Art Deco style and sprung dance floor, has been a...
~350 ftNE
Artworks from British Columbia and beyond
Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver
2 min walk • The Vancouver Art Gallery stands as a cultural cornerstone in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. This esteemed institution is housed in a neoclassical former courthouse building, which adds a historical gravitas to its contemporary mission of showcasing a diverse range of...
~790 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pacific Centre, Vancouver
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Pacific Centre stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling hub of retail activity offers a diverse array of stores and services across its expansive floors, catering to a...
~1480 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bentall Centre, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Bentall Centre, a prominent shopping destination nestled in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant retail landscape. This bustling shopping center, strategically located in the downtown area, is an integral part of Vancouver's...
~770 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver
4 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the second cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster of the Anglican Church of Canada.
~1050 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Centre, Vancouver
6 min walk • Royal Centre, also known as RBC Tower or Royal Bank Tower, is a skyscraper complex located at 1055 West Georgia Street in Downtown Vancouver's Financial District. The skyscraper stands at just under 145m tall and 35 storeys.
~720 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
TD Tower, Vancouver
4 min walk • Toronto Dominion Tower is located at 700 West Georgia Street in Downtown Vancouver and is connected to part of the Pacific Centre shopping mall. The skyscraper stands at 127 m or 30 stories tall and was completed in 1972.
~960 ftE
Shopping, Department store
Hudson's Bay, Vancouver
5 min walk • The Hudson's Bay Company's flagship Vancouver Downtown store is a six-storey building in the downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Located at 674 Granville Street, on the corner of Georgia Street, the cream terra cotta building with Corinthian columns was built in 1927.
~1440 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver
7 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, commonly known as Holy Rosary Cathedral, is a late 19th-century French Gothic revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver.
~940 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Orpheum, Vancouver
5 min walk • The Orpheum is a theatre and music venue in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Along with the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Vancouver Playhouse, and the Annex, it is part of the Vancouver Civic Theatres group of live performance venues. It is the permanent home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
~1570 ftSE
Library, Postmodern architecture
Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver
8 min walk • Vancouver Public Library is the public library system for the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2013, VPL had more than 6.9 million visits with patrons borrowing nearly 9.5 million items including: books, ebooks, CDs, DVDs, newspapers and magazines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Robson Square?

Nearby attractions include King Edward VII fountain, Vancouver (2 min walk), Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver (2 min walk), HSBC Canada Building, Vancouver (4 min walk), Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver (4 min walk).

How to get to Robson Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Robson Square:

Bus

Howe Street at Robson Street • Lines: N10 (2 min walk)
Granville St at Robson St • Lines: 50 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Granville St at Robson St • Lines: 10, 14, 16, 4, 7 (3 min walk)
Burrard St at Robson St • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vancouver City Centre • Lines: Canada Line (3 min walk)
Burrard • Lines: Expo Line (6 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (13 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (31 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (16 min walk)
Yaletown Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (20 min walk)