Wendy Poole Park, Vancouver

Name: Wendy Poole Park
Address: Main St, Vancouver, Canada

#96 among attractions in Vancouver

Memorial, Park

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Wendy Poole Park is a small triangular plot of parkland near the waterfront in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia. The land is at Alexander Street and the Main Street Overpass, and it was named by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for a young aboriginal woman who was murdered nearby in 1989. The park contains a memorial boulder inscribed with information about Poole. ()

Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°17'3"N, 123°5'60"W

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Main StDowntown VancouverVancouver Canada

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Day trips

Wendy Poole Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harbour Centre, Fortune Sound Club, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Woodward's Building.

0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Harbour Centre, Vancouver
14 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.
~1360 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
7 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...
~1960 ftSW
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
10 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...
~1910 ftW
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
10 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 miSW
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.
~1850 ftSW
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.
~1790 ftSW
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
9 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.
~1590 ftS
Dim sum restaurants and a Chinese garden
Chinatown, Vancouver
8 min walk • Chinatown is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is Canada's largest Chinatown.
0.5 miW
Memorial
Victory Square, Vancouver
13 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.
~930 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver
5 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.
~1790 ftW
Museum
Storyeum, Vancouver
9 min walk • Storyeum was a short-lived tourist attraction, located at 142 Water Street, Vancouver. Storyeum was located in the largely touristy area of the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wendy Poole Park?

Nearby attractions include The Warehouse Studio, Vancouver (4 min walk), Downtown Eastside, Vancouver (4 min walk), Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver (5 min walk), Firehall Arts Centre, Vancouver (5 min walk).

How to get to Wendy Poole Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wendy Poole Park:

Bus

Main St at Powell • Lines: 210, 211 (3 min walk)
East Cordova Street FS Main Street • Lines: 210, 211 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Main St at Powell • Lines: 4, 7 (3 min walk)
WB Powell Street at Gore Avenue • Lines: 4, 7 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (12 min walk)
Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (22 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (14 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (19 min walk)

Metro

Stadium–Chinatown • Lines: Expo Line (14 min walk)
Waterfront • Lines: Canada Line, Expo Line (15 min walk)