Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver

#175 among attractions in Vancouver

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Facts and practical information

The Vancouver Playhouse is a civic theatre venue in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Along with the Orpheum, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Annex, it is one of four facilities operated by the Vancouver Civic Theatres Department. The venue is situated at the corner of Hamilton and Dunsmuir and seats 668 plus 5 wheelchairs. Several local arts organizations perform regularly at the venue, including the Vancouver Recital Society, Friends of Chamber Music and DanceHouse. ()

Opened: 1962 (62 years ago)Capacity: 668Coordinates: 49°16'51"N, 123°6'47"W

Address

Corner of Hamilton and Dunsmuir StreetsDowntown VancouverVancouver Canada

Contact

(604) 873-3311

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Day trips

Vancouver Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rogers Arena, BC Place, Harbour Centre, Pacific Centre.

~1420 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
7 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...
~1480 ftS
Big stadium with a retractable roof
BC Place, Vancouver
8 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...
~1510 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Harbour Centre, Vancouver
8 min walk • Perched in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, Harbour Centre stands as a beacon of modern commerce and leisure. This bustling shopping centre, located at 555 West Hastings Street, is not just a hub for retail therapy but also a landmark for both locals and tourists alike.
~1540 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pacific Centre, Vancouver
8 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...
~1370 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
TD Tower, Vancouver
7 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.
~1480 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
BC Sports Hall of Fame, Vancouver
8 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.
~1120 ftNW
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.
~650 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver
4 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.
~1460 ftNE
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
8 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.
~800 ftSE
Museum, Military museum
Beatty Street Drill Hall, Vancouver
4 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.
~1690 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Orpheum, Vancouver
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vancouver Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver (1 min walk), Or, Vancouver (2 min walk), Larwill Park, Vancouver (3 min walk), CBC Vancouver, Vancouver (3 min walk).

How to get to Vancouver Playhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vancouver Playhouse:

Bus

Dunsmuir Street at Cambie Street • Lines: 257 (2 min walk)
West Georgia St at Hamilton St • Lines: 240, 246, 250 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Cambie St at Dunsmuir St • Lines: 5, 6 (2 min walk)
Cambie Street at West Georgia Street • Lines: 17, 6 (3 min walk)

Metro

Stadium–Chinatown • Lines: Expo Line (5 min walk)
Granville • Lines: Expo Line (6 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (10 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (22 min walk)

Ferry

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