Orpheum, Vancouver

Name: Orpheum
Address: 604 Smithe Street, Vancouver, V6B 3L4, Canada
Telephone: +1 604-665-3050

#71 among attractions in Vancouver

Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

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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. The Orpheum is located on Granville Street near Smithe Street in Vancouver's downtown core. The interior of the theatre was featured prominently in the award-winning 2004 reboot of Battlestar Galactica, where it is dressed to portray a heavenly opera house. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 2672Coordinates: 49°16'48"N, 123°7'12"W

Address

604 Smithe StreetDowntown VancouverVancouver V6B 3L4 Canada

Contact

+1 604-665-3050

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Orpheum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver Art Gallery, Pacific Centre, Christ Church Cathedral.

~280 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
2 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...
~1170 ftN
Artworks from British Columbia and beyond
Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver
6 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...
~1330 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...
~1640 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver
8 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.
~1060 ftNE
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.
~1120 ftNE
Shopping, Department store
Hudson's Bay, Vancouver
6 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.
~1380 ftNE
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 ftN
Ice rink, Square
Robson Square, Vancouver
5 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.
~960 ftE
Library, Postmodern architecture
Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver
5 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.
~480 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Vogue Theatre, Vancouver
3 min walk • Vogue Theatre is an Art Deco/Art Moderne styled building originally built as a movie house and is presently used as an event venue for the performing arts.
~1730 ftW
Church
St. Andrew's Wesley Church, Vancouver
9 min walk • St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church is an affirming church located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The church was designed by Twizel and Twizel and is constructed from Nelson Island granite and Haddington Island stone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Orpheum?

Nearby attractions include Pyatt Hall, Vancouver (1 min walk), Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver (3 min walk), Telus Garden, Vancouver (3 min walk), Robson Square, Vancouver (5 min walk).

How to get to Orpheum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orpheum:

Bus

Granville St at Smithe St • Lines: 50 (2 min walk)
Howe Street at Robson Street • Lines: N10 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Granville St at Smithe St • Lines: 10, 14, 16, 4, 7 (2 min walk)
Robson Street at Granville Street • Lines: 17, 20 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vancouver City Centre • Lines: Canada Line (5 min walk)
Granville • Lines: Expo Line (8 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (15 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (28 min walk)

Ferry

Yaletown Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (15 min walk)
Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (16 min walk)