Canadian pavilion

The Canadian Pavilion is located in the Biennale gardens and displays contemporary art and architecture within modernist exhibition spaces. The building provides visitors with a place to explore current artistic and architectural projects.

The pavilion was established in 1958 and has remained a permanent venue for Canadian artists at the Venice Biennale. Over the decades, the building has become an important forum for presenting Canadian artistic perspectives.

The pavilion serves as a space where Canadian artists and architects present their work on pressing social topics. Visitors experience how the country communicates contemporary ideas through visual and spatial installations.

The building is open daily from May through September and accessible during other months with adjusted hours. Visitors should expect waiting times, particularly during peak Biennale periods.

During the 2023 Architecture Biennale, the pavilion became a hub for addressing Canada's housing crisis through architectural thinking. This transformation showed how exhibition spaces can serve as places for political and social discussion.