Arts Club
Theatre Vancouver
the Arts Club operates both the Stanley Theatre and the Granville Island
Stage on Granville Island, with productions that have included the
musical Funny Girl and a moving adaptation of Carol Shields’ Unless.
604-687-1644.Art Gallery Burnaby
The Burnaby Art Gallery is part of Burnaby's cultural area located
within Deer Lake Park, the Art galleries is on two floors.
Theatres in Vancouver
Guide to Vancouver's Theatres both Live and Movie.
Ballet British Columbia
Innovative and uncompromising productions of such works as A Streetcar
Named Desire and The Faerie Queen have wowed critics from Tokyo to New
York City and garnered acclaim for artistic director John Alleyne’s
collaborative approach to choreography. 604-732-5003.
Bard on the Beach
Two giant tents are erected on the Vanier Park waterfront from June
through September for staging old Will’s classics as well as more
unusual fare. The mainstage tent is open-ended, so actors perform (on
clear days, at least) against a backdrop of mountains and ocean. Vanier
Park, Kitsilano Vancouver, 604-739-0559.
B.C. Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Vancouver, British Columbia
The only place in town where you can find out how many goals Frank
Patrick scored in 1910 to set a defenceman’s record. Find 20,000 square
feet of monuments to B.C. athletes like Terry Fox and Ross Rebagliati
making sports history. 777 Pacific Blvd., Downtown Vancouver,
604-687-5520. in BC Place
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Vancouver, British Columbia
Designed as a kind of gigantic cello and outfitted with a 37-tonne
chandelier-like acoustic canopy system, the Chan is one of the choicest
venues in town for theatre, opera and classical music performances.
Vancouver, UBC Campus, 604-822-2697.
The Centre for Performing
Arts
regarded as one of the premiere entertainment facilities in the city.
Commodore Ballroom Vancouver
The Commodore Ballroom is a general admission venue with a capacity of
900 people. Table seating is limited so it is advised to arrive early
for shows. The large dance floor is located in the centre of the room
directly in front of the stage
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Vancouver
Named for the revolutionary who overthrew the Qing dynasty, the garden
was built in the mid-’80s by 52 master artisans from Suzhou using
15th-century methods. 578 Carrall St., Chinatown, 604-662-3207.
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum and Archives
Adjacent to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen gardens, the Centre hosts a permanent
collection of artifacts tracing Chinese-Canadians in British Columbia,
along with temporary art exhibitions with Chinese-Canadian themes. 555
Columbia St., Vancouver Chinatown Chinatown, 604-658-8880.
Firehall Arts Centre Vancouver
Located in Vancouver’s first firehall, the Firehall Arts Centre produces
between four and six theatre productions and three to five dance
productions each season. It’s known for its edgy and boundary-pushing
works. 280 E. Cordova St., Downtown Eastside, 604-689-0926.
Granville Island Arts Club
Theatre
Located on Granville Island near the Public Market, The Arts Club
Theatre has 356 seats set-up in tiered rows.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Discover the history of west coast fishing, including a canning line
exhibit, in the heart of the historic fishing village of Steveston. End
the day with a tour of the working fish boats for fresh-off-the-boat
seafood. 12138 Fourth Ave., Steveston Village ,Richmond BC,
604-664-9009.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Vancouver
Thankfully planetariums and laser light shows didn’t disappear along
with roller-skating rinks, because listening to Pink Floyd while staring
at galaxies and pattern effects is as good now as it was when you were
16. Next door is an observatory with a half-metre Cassegrain telescope
for some glimpses beyond the Vancouver metro region. 1100 Chestnut St.,
Kitsilano, 604-738-7827.
The Lookout Vancouver
Save this for a clear day: from the 50-storey Harbour Centre Tower,
visitors can walk around the circular room and get their bearings on the
city below with views ranging as far as Mt. Baker in Washington State,
140 kilometres away. 555 W. Hastings St., Downtown Vancouver,
604-689-0421.
Michael J Fox Theatre in
Burnaby
a focal point for culture, education, business and community in Burnaby
Orpheum Theatre Vancouver
ideal venue for concert recordings, conference sessions, seminars and
film shoots. Starwalk at the Orpheum was inaugurated on July 24, 1994,
honouring members with plaques embedded in the sidewalk
Playhouse Theatre Company
Vancouver
The Play-house stages at least six groundbreaking plays each season,
with the 2008 season featuring works by Morris Panych and Robert Lepage,
among others. Hamilton St. and Dunsmuir St., 604-873-3311. Hotels near
by include Westin Grand Hotel , Rosedale on Robson, Residence Inn
Vancouver, Opus Hotel, Vancouver Landis Hotel and the Hampton Inn
Downtown.
Playland at the
Pacific National Exhibition Vancouver
Open from mid-April until October 1, Playland offers midway rides for
thrill seekers of all ages. 2901 E. Hastings St., Hastings Sunrise,
604-252-3583. for accommodations close by see the Best Western
Exhibition Park
Queen Elizabeth Theatre Vancouver
Along with the Orpheum and the Vancouver Playhouse, it is one of three
facilities operated by the Vancouver Civic Theatres Department.
Red Robinson Show Theatre
The Red Robinson Show Theatre, named for one of British Columbia’s
broadcasting legends, is as much a classic as its namesake. Home to
Canada's largest and most spectacular multi-purpose gala theatre seating
system with a capacity of over 1,000 seats, the Red Robinson Show
Theatre boasts a star studded line up second to none.
River Rock Show Theatre
Our resort features a myriad of amenities
and services to make your stay as memorable as possible, including our
famous 950-seat show theatre, state of the art convention and meeting
facilities, nine restaurants and bars, deluxe fitness centre, tranquil
spa, tropical swimming pool, water slide, plus a 144-berth marina. Our
staff are expertly trained to ensure the highest level of service and
attention to detail during your stay.
This multi-faceted facility also includes an international food court
and intimate show lounge featuring dynamic live entertainment.
Stanley Theatre Vancouver
Situated along side the trendy shops of South Granville, The Stanley is
proving to be a very popular venue for those not wanting to fight the
traffic chaos of Granville Island to get to the Arts Club's main stage
theatre
TheatreSports Vancouver
Started in 1980, Theatre-Sports has managed to keep its shtick fresh for
more than 200,000 audience members a year (Ryan Stiles of TV’s Whose
Line Is It Anyway? is just one of TheatreSports’ famous alumni). In
addition to competitive improv, there’s usually a funny riff on some
current TV phenomenon (CSI and The Apprentice are recent victims).
Granville Island Vancouver, 604-738-7013. Accommodations at Granville
Island Hotel
UBC Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology’s present collection includes 570,000
ethnological and archaeological pieces from around the world, with
special focus on B.C.’s First Nations. 6393 N.W. Marine Dr., UBC Campus,
604-822-3825.
Vancouver Art
Gallery
750 Hornby St.
Downtown Vancouver
604-662-4719.
Even if the featured exhibits at one of the continent’s leading
contemporary-art venues don’t ring your bell, the ongoing display of
significant works by Emily Carr justifies the $15 admission alone.
Arts in a Day
Vancouver Art Gallery Row Vancouver
Vancouver Arts and Culture Alternative BC Accommodations at the
Vancouver Four Seasons
Hotel Downtown,
Hyatt Regency Vancouver, and
Le Soleil Hotel are a few steps away.
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science
Open seven days a week year-round, its 166 displays feature over 70,000
animals, from West Coast mammals (sea lions, sea otters and harbour
seals, among others) to exotic species like Amazonian caimans and
electric eels. Stanley Park in Vancouver BC , 604-659-3474. for close
access stay at the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver or the Renaissance
Hotel Harbourside.
The
Maritime Museum of British Columbia
The best part of the museum is the St. Roch, an RCMP schooner that
patrolled the Canadian Arctic in the ’30s and ’40s, but there’s plenty
more in the way of pirates, warships and shipwrecks. Kids can get
hands-on at the Alcan Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre. 1905 Ogden
Ave., Kitsilano, 604-257-8300.
Vancouver Museum
Museum holdings include everything from an Egyptian mummy to First
Nations’ artifacts, while feature exhibits have explored less
traditional territory like local hippie culture (with original footage
of the Stanley Park Be-In) and skateboard design. 1100 Chestnut St.,
Kitsilano, 604-736-4431.
Theatre under the Stars
Malkin Bowl Stanley Park
Picture this. A beautiful summer evening, soft breeze, and you are
seated under the stars as the peacocks make their haunting calls from
the nearby farmyard. The curtain rises and another performance of
Theatre Under The Stars is about to get under way. |
