Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver

#77 among attractions in Vancouver

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Facts and practical information

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. Across 22 locations and online, VPL serves nearly 428,000 active members and is the third-largest public library system in Canada. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 49°16'47"N, 123°6'58"W

Address

350 Georgia St WDowntown VancouverVancouver V6B 6B1 Canada

Contact

+1 604-331-3600

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Day trips

Vancouver Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Commodore Ballroom, BC Place, Pacific Centre, TD Tower.

~1170 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
6 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...
~1450 ftSE
Big stadium with a retractable roof
BC Place, Vancouver
7 min walk • BC Place is a premier sporting venue located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, and serves as a central hub for major sports events and entertainment in the region. This iconic stadium, with its distinctive retractable roof—the largest of its kind in the...
~1430 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pacific Centre, Vancouver
7 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...
~1160 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
TD Tower, Vancouver
6 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.
~1450 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
BC Sports Hall of Fame, Vancouver
7 min walk • The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a museum located in BC Place Stadium, at Gate A, the main entrance to the stadium, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
~990 ftN
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.
~840 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver
5 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.
~1570 ftNW
Ice rink, Square
Robson Square, Vancouver
8 min walk • 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.
~1430 ftE
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.
~960 ftW
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.
~1590 ftNE
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vancouver Public Library open?

Vancouver Public Library is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 2 am
Tuesday 11:30 am - 2 am
Wednesday 11:30 am - 2 am
Thursday 11:30 am - 2 am
Friday 11:30 am - 3 am
Saturday 11:30 am - 3 am
Sunday 11:30 am - 2 am

Which popular attractions are close to Vancouver Public Library?

Nearby attractions include The Centre For Performing Arts, Vancouver (1 min walk), CBC Vancouver, Vancouver (3 min walk), Telus Garden, Vancouver (3 min walk), Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver (4 min walk).

How to get to Vancouver Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vancouver Public Library:

Trolleybus

Robson Street at Hamilton Street • Lines: 17 (1 min walk)
Richard St at Georgia St • Lines: 20 (3 min walk)

Bus

West Georgia St at Hamilton St • Lines: 240, 246, 250 (3 min walk)
Seymour St at West Georgia St • Lines: N10 (4 min walk)

Metro

Vancouver City Centre • Lines: Canada Line (6 min walk)
Granville • Lines: Expo Line (7 min walk)

Ferry

Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (13 min walk)
Yaletown Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (15 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (13 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (24 min walk)