Sun Tower, Vancouver

Name: Sun Tower
Address: 128 West Pender Street, Vancouver, Canada

#151 among attractions in Vancouver

Skyscraper, Architecture

Gallery (5)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Sun Tower is a 17 storey 82 m Beaux-Arts building at 128 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was known for its faux-patina steel dome painted to imitate copper cladding. In early February 2021 a newly finished roof clad in real penny-coloured copper tiles was revealed. The new roof was a part of restoration work that began on the heritage building in 2018. Nine nude muses, the "nine maidens" supporting the cornice line can be seen. The terracotta for this building, including the ladies, was made in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England by Gibbs and Canning Limited. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1912 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 49°16'52"N, 123°6'29"W

Address

128 West Pender StreetDowntown VancouverVancouver Canada

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Vancouver

Day trips

Sun Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rogers Arena, BC Place, Harbour Centre, Fortune Sound Club.

~1190 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
6 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...
~1830 ftSW
Big stadium with a retractable roof
BC Place, Vancouver
9 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...
~1680 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Harbour Centre, Vancouver
9 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.
~1720 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
9 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...
~1080 ftSE
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
6 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...
~1830 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
BC Sports Hall of Fame, Vancouver
9 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.
~1700 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver
9 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.
~580 ftN
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
3 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.
~670 ftSW
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.
~740 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Sam Kee Building, Vancouver
4 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.
~1270 ftE
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sun Tower?

Nearby attractions include Woodward's Building, Vancouver (3 min walk), Beatty Street Drill Hall, Vancouver (4 min walk), Millennium Gate, Vancouver (4 min walk), Dominion Building, Vancouver (4 min walk).

How to get to Sun Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sun Tower:

Bus

Abbott Street at West Pender Street • Lines: 50 (1 min walk)
West Pender Street at Abbott Street • Lines: 210, 211, 22 (1 min walk)

Trolleybus

West Pender Street at Abbott Street • Lines: 19, 4, 7 (1 min walk)
West Pender St at Abbott St • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)

Metro

Stadium–Chinatown • Lines: Expo Line (4 min walk)
Granville • Lines: Expo Line (10 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (10 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (18 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (11 min walk)
Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (13 min walk)