Canada
Place is on the Burrard Inlet waterfront of Vancouver near
Stanley Park. It is the home of
the Vancouver Convention Centre, and
Pan Pacific Hotel. Across the street and accessible by
underground walkway is the
Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver.
It is also Vancouver's main cruise ship terminal, where most
cruises to Alaska originate. Originally built for Expo 86 as the
pavilion for Canada, The striking white sails of the building
has made it a prominent landmark for the city.
Canada Place also is home to the Vancouver Port Authority
Corporate Offices, The CN IMAX Theatre, and World Trade Centre
Office Complex.
Guest walk the Promenade learning of the History with the
self-guided walking exploration of Vancouver's past along the
more than (6,675 feet) of promenade walkways with up close views
of Vancouver's picturesque harbour. Guests listen to music on
the West Promenade - the featured background music highlights
Canadian talent from coast to coast.
Vancouver Port Authority's has built and hosts an Interpretive
Centre about Canada's largest Port.
2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver BC
Canada The Winter Games are getting closer we take a look at the venues and
what events they hold. The Games take place in Vancouver, Whistler, Richmond and
The North Shore.
Getting to Canada Place is easy - There is vehicular and
pedestrian access along the foot of Howe and Burrard streets.
Easy access from the Waterfront Skytrain Station, Sea Bus
Terminal, West Coast Express and major
Downtown Hotels. Feeling
lost or wanting more information? - There is a Customer Service
Centre located in the lobby of the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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