Firehall Arts Centre, Vancouver

Name: Firehall Arts Centre
Address: Vancouver, Canada

#228 among attractions in Vancouver

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The Firehall Arts Centre is an arts centre in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The building also falls within the borders of Gastown. Firehall is a small building, originally built as a fire station in 1906. Three theatre companies are based out of Firehall: Touchstone Theatre, Firehall Theatre Company, and Axis Mime. Firehall is devoted to exhibiting dance, performance art, and new plays. Firehall is Vancouver's foremost exhibitor of experimental theatre. The theatre has a 150-seat capacity. St. James Anglican Church is diagonally opposite the intersection from Firehall. Every year, Firehall hosts a dance festival called "Dancing on the Edge" that lasts two weeks. ()

Coordinates: 49°16'55"N, 123°5'53"W

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StrathconaVancouver Canada

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Firehall Arts Centre – 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.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
15 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...
~860 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
5 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...
~1700 ftSW
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
9 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...
0.4 miW
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
12 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, Military museum
Beatty Street Drill Hall, Vancouver
15 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.
~1790 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Sam Kee Building, Vancouver
9 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.
~1460 ftSW
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
8 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.
~790 ftS
Dim sum restaurants and a Chinese garden
Chinatown, Vancouver
4 min walk • Chinatown is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is Canada's largest Chinatown.
0.6 miW
Memorial
Victory Square, Vancouver
16 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.
~960 ftNW
Memorial, Park
Wendy Poole Park, Vancouver
5 min walk • Wendy Poole Park is a small triangular plot of parkland near the waterfront in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia.
~20 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver
1 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 Firehall Arts Centre?

Nearby attractions include Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver (1 min walk), St. James Anglican Church, Vancouver (2 min walk), Downtown Eastside, Vancouver (2 min walk), Carnegie Community Centre, Vancouver (4 min walk).

How to get to Firehall Arts Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Firehall Arts Centre:

Trolleybus

East Cordova Street FS Main Street • Lines: 4, 7 (2 min walk)
East Hastings St at Gore Ave • Lines: 14, 16, 20 (2 min walk)

Bus

East Cordova Street FS Main Street • Lines: 210, 211 (2 min walk)
East Hastings St at Main St • Lines: R5 (2 min walk)

Metro

Stadium–Chinatown • Lines: Expo Line (14 min walk)
Main Street-Science World • Lines: Expo Line (16 min walk)

Train

Vancouver Pacific Central (15 min walk)
Waterfront (17 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (16 min walk)
Village Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (20 min walk)