Centre A, Vancouver

#248 among attractions in Vancouver

Museum, Art museum

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Centre A is a non-profit public art gallery in Vancouver committed to the research, production, presentation and interpretation of contemporary Asian art. It is the only public gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Asian and Asian Diasporic visual art practices. Founded in 1999 by Hank Bull, Zheng Shengtian and Stephanie Holmquist, the centre has been led by a board of directors with respected members of the community consisting Milton Wong, Joanne Louie Mah, Joe Wai and Anndraya Luui. Over the years, a number of curators and directors contributed to the success of the gallery, such as Sadira Rodrigues, Alice Ming Wai Jim, Makiko Hara, and Haema Sivanesan. Centre A is a registered charity. ()

Coordinates: 49°16'53"N, 123°6'18"W

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Downtown VancouverVancouver Canada

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Centre A – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rogers Arena, Fortune Sound Club, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Woodward's Building.

~1620 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
8 min walk • Rogers Arena, a premier sports venue located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a beacon of entertainment and athletic prowess. This multifunctional arena, with a seating capacity of up to 18,910 for ice hockey, is home to the Vancouver Canucks of the...
~1040 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's historic Chinatown, Fortune Sound Club stands as a beacon for music enthusiasts and night owls seeking a unique clubbing experience. This premier nightlife destination, known for its eclectic music programming and vibrant atmosphere...
~700 ftS
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's bustling Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden stands as an oasis of tranquility and reflection amidst the urban landscape. This meticulously designed park is the first of its kind outside of China, fashioned in the...
~750 ftNW
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
4 min walk • The Woodward's Building is a historic building in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The original portion of the building was constructed in 1903 for the Woodward's Department Store when that area of Cordova Street was the heart of Vancouver's retail shopping district.
~1340 ftSW
Museum, Military museum
Beatty Street Drill Hall, Vancouver
7 min walk • The Beatty Street Drill Hall is a Canadian Forces armoury located at 620 Beatty Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is the home of The British Columbia Regiment, an armoured reconnaissance reserve regiment, the oldest military unit in Vancouver, and the most senior militia in the province.
~360 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Sam Kee Building, Vancouver
2 min walk • The Sam Kee Building, located at 8 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the "narrowest commercial building in the world" according to the Guinness Book of Records.
~750 ftSE
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
4 min walk • The Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society is located in Vancouver, on the second floor of the Chinese Cultural Centre. It was created in 1998 and maintains a museum in that city.
~1520 ftE
Dim sum restaurants and a Chinese garden
Chinatown, Vancouver
8 min walk • Chinatown is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is Canada's largest Chinatown.
~1490 ftW
Memorial
Victory Square, Vancouver
8 min walk • Victory Square is a park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The square is bordered by West Hastings Street to the northeast, West Pender Street to the southwest, Cambie Street to the southeast, and Hamilton Street to the northwest.
~1590 ftNE
Memorial, Park
Wendy Poole Park, Vancouver
8 min walk • Wendy Poole Park is a small triangular plot of parkland near the waterfront in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia.
~1690 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver
9 min walk • The Vancouver Police Museum & Archives opened to commemorate the centennial of the Vancouver Police Department and the City of Vancouver, British Columbia in 1986. Located at 240 E.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Centre A?

Nearby attractions include Millennium Gate, Vancouver (2 min walk), Sam Kee Building, Vancouver (2 min walk), Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver (4 min walk), Sun Tower, Vancouver (4 min walk).

How to get to Centre A by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centre A:

Trolleybus

West Hastings Street at Carrall Street • Lines: 14, 16, 20, 3, 4, 7, 8 (1 min walk)
West Pender Street at Carrall Street • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)

Bus

West Pender Street at Carrall Street • Lines: 210, 211, 22 (2 min walk)
East Pender St at Carrall St • Lines: 22 (3 min walk)

Metro

Stadium–Chinatown • Lines: Expo Line (7 min walk)
Waterfront • Lines: Canada Line, Expo Line (12 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (11 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (16 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (11 min walk)
Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (14 min walk)