Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver

Name: Vancouver Convention Centre
Address: 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, V6C 0C3, Canada
Telephone: +1 604-689-8232

#170 among attractions in Vancouver

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The Vancouver Convention Centre is a convention centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; it is one of Canada's largest convention centres. With the opening of the new West Building in 2009, it now has 43,340 square metres of meeting space. It is owned by the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation, a Crown corporation owned by the government of British Columbia. The Centre served as the main press centre and International Broadcast Centre for the 2010 Winter Olympics. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1986 (38 years ago)Coordinates: 49°17'21"N, 123°6'50"W

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1055 Canada PlVancouver V6C 0C3 Canada

Contact

+1 604-689-8232

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Vancouver Convention Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harbour Centre, Vancouver Art Gallery, Sinclair Centre, Pacific Centre.

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Harbour Centre, Vancouver
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0.5 miSW
Artworks from British Columbia and beyond
Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver
13 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...
~1200 ftS
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Sinclair Centre, Vancouver
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0.4 miSW
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Pacific Centre, Vancouver
12 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...
~1740 ftSW
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Bentall Centre, Vancouver
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Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver
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0.4 miSW
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Royal Centre, Vancouver
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0.5 miS
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TD Tower, Vancouver
13 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.
0.5 miS
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Hudson's Bay, Vancouver
13 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.
~870 ftE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
FlyOver Canada, Vancouver
5 min walk • FlyOver is a flying theater attraction. The first FlyOver attraction, FlyOver Canada, opened in 2013 at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vancouver Convention Centre open?

Vancouver Convention Centre is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Vancouver Convention Centre?

Nearby attractions include Canada Place, Vancouver (4 min walk), Granville Square, Vancouver (5 min walk), Marine Building, Vancouver (5 min walk), Shaw Tower, Vancouver (5 min walk).

How to get to Vancouver Convention Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vancouver Convention Centre:

Bus

Waterfront Station Bay 1 • Lines: 44 (6 min walk)
Waterfront Station Bay 2 • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Metro

Waterfront • Lines: Canada Line, Expo Line (7 min walk)
Burrard • Lines: Expo Line (9 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (7 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (33 min walk)

Trolleybus

West Pender St at Burrard St • Lines: 19, 5 (7 min walk)
Waterfront Station Bay 4 • Lines: 3, 4, 7, 8 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (7 min walk)
Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (27 min walk)