Canada Place

Canada Place is a large waterfront building in Vancouver featuring distinctive white roof structures designed to resemble sails jutting over the harbor. It combines a convention center, cruise terminal, and other facilities in a single complex right at the water's edge.

The structure opened in 1986 as Canada's pavilion for a major world exposition focused on transportation and communication. That event marked a turning point for the waterfront's development and established the site as a significant part of the city.

The place serves as a gathering point for national celebrations and events throughout the year, drawing both residents and visitors. It has become a landmark where people come together to mark important occasions and connect with Canadian identity.

The site is easily accessible and connects directly to the rail station where trains, ferries, and other transit options serve the area. Covered walkways link different parts of the complex, making it convenient to navigate even during wet weather.

Inside the complex is a flight simulator attraction where visitors sit in moving seats and watch the landscape unfold across a large screen above them. This experience lets people see Canada's diverse landscapes and cities from a perspective they would never otherwise encounter.

Location: Vancouver

Inception: December 1985

Architects: Eberhard Zeidler

Official opening: May 2, 1986

Floors above the ground: 23

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Part of: Vancouver Convention Centre

Address: 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4

Phone: +16046659000

Website: https://canadaplace.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.28860,-123.11100

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:12