Pacific Coliseum

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The Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver is a magnet for shows of all types. One reason for this is the seating arrangements. At its largest, Pacific Coliseum has seats for 17,000. This large seating arrangement is used for sporting events and popular concerts. For smaller shows, the seating can be collapsed to accommodate as few as 4,000 in a mini-concert setting. Being able to adapt the seating to the show always make for a better experience and gives the performer the ability to be at his or her best. Performances at this venue can range from concerts to the Barnum and Bailey Circus to hockey, boxing, and basketball.

Victoria’s Inner Harbour

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Recreational vessels and small cruise ships can moor in the centre of this famous heritage city. The harbour serves the cruise ship industry, whale watching and ecotourism, ship repairing facilities, a float plane aerodrome, marine industrial uses, an International Ferry terminal with connections to Port Angeles, Bellingham and Seattle, and a water taxi service.

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre

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An award-winning facility located on the waterfront at Canada Place in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

BC Place

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The world's largest air supported domed stadium, BC Place is home to the province's largest trade and consumer shows including the Boat Show, Home Show and Auto Show, as well as future host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Forum

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For the past 95 years, millions of guests have enjoyed shows, exhibits, sporting events, amusement rides, concerts, cultural activities and, of course, the annual summer Fair at the PNE. The grounds are a one-stop facility for concerts, trade shows, spectator sports, banquets, lectures, meetings, fashion shows, dances and filming.

The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre

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The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is one of the most beautiful theatre complexes in the world. And it is the last operating double-decker theatre in the world – with two completely separate and distinctive theatres. The Centre is a National Historic Site owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust, is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, close to shopping, accommodations and public transit, with ample parking facilities within walking distance. The Centre is dedicated to providing theatre-goers with the best in Canadian and international entertainment – from musicals, comedies and concerts to dramas, operas and films. It also offers an excellent opportunity to combine special events and corporate entertaining with attendance at one of our great performances – an evening to remember for you and your guests. As a National Historic Site of architectural and historical significance, we offer guided public and group tours. Numerous exhibits and displays are located throughout the building, providing an insight into the history and restoration of the Theatre Centre. One of the Centre's greatest treasures, discovered during the restoration, is the world's largest collection of vaudeville scenery – hand-painted flats and drops dating from 1913. Three restored pieces, including the magnificent Butterfly and Scarab Scenery Flats, are on display.

The Westin Bayshore

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The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, offers guests the best of both worlds: the activities and cultural events of Vancouver, as well as a relaxing resort experience. This unique duality is just one of the features that allowed The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver to be named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List in 2002. Enjoy views of the coastline, distant mountains, and Stanley Park. Connected to the historic 1,000-acre Stanley Park via its picturesque seawall, you’re just moments away from unspoiled nature.

Vanier Park

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There is always something happening at Vanier Park when it's sunny, and often when it's not: the Beautiful People jogging along the beach; fighter kites rushing up to challenge airborne competitors; model sailboats chasing ducks and being chased by them in the pond; catamarans and sail boarders in the water and in the summertime, Bard on the Beach. Vanier Park is home to the Pacific Space Centre, Vancouver Museum, and Vancouver Maritime Museum.

Woodland Park

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Woodland Park is an attractive combination of large open spaces and small garden and recreation spaces. The playground areas and field house are sheltered by tall, old trees; be sure to see the unique totem garden, a collection of native plantings, First Nations totem pole, and contemporary sculpture. Additionally, there are playgrounds and a wading pool.

UBC Thunderbird Stadium

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Home of the University of British Columbia's Thunderbirds! The Thunderbird Stadium was opened in 1967 and its original scoreboard was donated by the graduating classes of 1967. Lighting was then added in 1980. The stadium is utilized for soccer, football, rugby, concerts, etc.

Jericho Beach Park

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In the summer, Jericho’s immensely popular beaches and sailing club attract people from all over Vancouver who want to experience the sparkling waters of English Bay. The park offers plenty of recreation opportunities during other seasons as well, from tennis and field sports to bird-watching opportunities, picnic areas, and plenty of trails and paths along the water and through the forested areas. Known for its naturally sandy beaches this park combines high activity choices with naturally treed copses and ponds. Before the arrival of European settlers this area was home to a native village called Ee’yullmough. Later in the 1860s a logging camp under the auspices of Jeremiah Rogers took hold here. Known as “Jerry’s Cove”, the name evolved into the now familiar “Jericho”. This once was the site of Vancouver’s first golf course but was commandeered by the National Department of Defence in 1919 for a seaplane base with numerous hangars lining the shoreline. Turned over to the Park Board in the early 1970s, all but a handful of the buildings were demolished as the park took shape. The eastern section of the beach caters to swimmers and the west to sailboats and windsurfers under the auspices of the popular Jericho Sailing Association.

General Motors Place

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Vancouver's premiere sports and entertainment venue. Officially opening its doors on September 21, 1995, General Motors Place has become symbolic of Vancouver’s proud identity, serving as the city’s ambassador and host to the world of sports and entertainment. Since its inception as the leading entertainment venue in British Columbia, General Motors Place has welcomed over 15 million visitors through its doors! A staple of downtown Vancouver, General Motors Place is one of the premier sports and entertainment facilities in all of North America. Highly praised for its comfortable seating and superior sightlines, visitor hospitality lies at the heart of this 475,000 sq. ft. building. Home to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League, General Motors Place has hosted numerous national and international events over the years, as well as welcomed a countless number of world renowned personalities including former US President Bill Clinton, HRH Queen Elizabeth II, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Serving as the primary venue for ice hockey in 2010 at the XXI Winter Olympic Games, General Motors Place will once again be front and center as the eyes of the world will be focused on watching Canada attempt to win Olympic Hockey Gold for the first time ever on home ice.

Croatian Cultural Centre

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At the Croatian Cultural Centre you have your choice of seven halls/meeting rooms. Weddings, Banquets, Conventions, Concerts, Meetings, Christenings, or Baptisms we can accommodate a wide variety of functions. Our capacity ranges from 30-1000 seated guests. When renting a hall we provide complete set-up, take down, and your choice of 6, 8, or 10 seater round or 8' by 3' rectangular tables, which seat eight. Included in the hall rental are a podium and microphone where applicable. We also have a number of platforms that are available for your use. Also available for rent is our hydraulic scissors lift. The Restaurant / Lounge is located on the second floor. Open seven days a week 11:00am to 1:00am, Wednesdays closed at 6:00pm. Featuring a variety of North American Sports Channels on live satellite T.V. Throughout the year we feature a variety of International Soccer Games. For you viewing pleasure we also have a 62 inch TV. The lounge also has a 4' by 8' pool table, which is available for your entertainment pleasure. The Lounge also offers a variety of domestic and import beers, available both in bottles or draft. Authentic Croatian wines and beers are our specialty. With a full espresso bar the Croatian Cultural Centre Lounge is a great setting for that ever so needed coffee break. Fresh Deli Sandwiches are available 7 days a week and are freshly made to order.

Orpheum Theatre

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Now celebrating its 79th Anniversary! The Orpheum Theatre originally opened on November 7, 1927 as a vaudeville house. It was the largest and most opulent theatre on the Pacific Coast. The City of Vancouver purchased the theatre on March 19, 1974 and undertook a complete restoration of the theatre's interior. The Orpheum re-opened on April 2, 1977 as the permanent home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and a restored concert hall that hosts a variety of pop, classical, choral and chamber recitals. It is also an ideal venue for concert recordings, conference sessions, seminars and film shoots. PLEASE NOTE: The elevator at the Orpheum is being refurbished and as of July 2, 2008, it will not be available for use. Expected completion date of the project is mid-September.

The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts

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The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts is regarded as one of the premiere entertainment facilities in the city. Together with the nearby Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Vancouver Public Library, BC Place Stadium, and GM Place to the east, The Centre is a vital part of Vancouver's cultural and entertainment district.

Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Grounds

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rodeo grounds and The site of the annual Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair, these grounds also host various events such as horse and dog shows and Cloverdale's weekly flea market. Facilities include the 5,000 seat Stetson Bowl, the 1,530 seat Agriplex arena, and several buildings used for conventions and trade shows.

Commodore Ballroom

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capacity 900 people, no cameras, no re-entry, non smoking The Commodore Ballroom is known as one of the city's favourite cultural landmarks. For over 75 years, the unusual Art Deco has been one of Vancouver's entertainment and nightime scenes. It has a warm, welcoming ambiance and the best dance floor in town, no wonder the Commodore quickly became the place to be for Vancouver's movers and shakers.

Oppenheimer Park

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Originally known as the Powell Street Grounds, this park opened in 1902 by the second mayor of Vancouver, and was eventually given his name. It is a recreational and social centre for the community of Vancouver's downtown eastside. There are softball grounds, a basketball court, children's playground, and community centre on site.

Grand Chapiteau at Concord Pacific Place

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The Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) seats over 2,600 spectators per performance.

Abbotsford International Airport

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Airport situated in the breathtaking Fraser Valley region of British Columbia .It serves the surrounding communities of the Vancouver Lower Mainland.

Canada Place

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Home to Vancouver Convention and Exhibit Center. Located on the waterfront in downtown BC

UBC School of Music

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The School of Music at The University of British Columbia is the largest school of its kind in western Canada. The study of music was introduced at UBC as early as 1935, with noon-hour lectures and recorded recitals. The first formal courses, offered through the Department of Extension, were introduced during the war years. Today, with a faculty of distinguished composers, scholars and performers, the School of Music produces graduates who work in all aspect of the music from high profile artists and composers such as opera stars Ben Heppner and Judith Forst and internationally acclaimed composers such as Paul Steenhuisen to members of orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world. Non performance graduates less in the public eye but as important are the hundreds of graduates who write, research and teach, at universities, public schools and privately as well as graduates working behind the scenes in concert production, broadcasting, arts management and the recording and film industries. The Recital Hall, which seats 289, is considered the best hall in thecity from an acoustical standpoint, providing an ideal ambiance forsolo and chamber music concerts. As the major performance facility atthe School, it is occupied nearly every day of the week with studentrecitals, ensemble programs and performances by faculty, alumni andguest artists. For student recitals, the hall is available forrehearsal, programs are printed and the concerts recorded. The RecitalHall thus provides students with a thoroughly professional environmentfor performance.

The Cellar Jazz Club

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(Restaurant/jazz club) The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club is recognized as the top jazz spot in Vancouver. Owner Cory Weeds bought the club in the summer of 2000 and soon turned it into the great Vancouver jazz club it is today. Promoting local Canadian music was the goal and in its first 5 years every major player from the Vancouver Scene and across Canada has visited. In addition, Weeds has brought in many of the major names on the international scene to the club often to join forces with the best that the Vancouver jazz community has to offer. MONDAY & WEDNESDAY8-12 with sets at 8:30 and 10:00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY 7-12 with sets at 8:30 and 10:15 SUNDAY 6-11 with sets at 7:30 and 9:00 TUESDAY 6:30-11:30 with sets at 8:00 and 10:00 SUNDAY to THURSDAY $10 Min. food and beverage charge FRIDAY - SATURDAY $15 Min. food and beverage charge MONDAY Cover charge $5 TUESDAY Cover charge $15 WEDNESDAY Cover charge $8 THURSDAY - SUNDAY please note that cover charges are in effect even if you eat dinner. Seating cannot be reserved and is based on availability on night of performance. The Cellar is a jazz club not a bar. If you are coming to celebrate any type of occasion we suggest coming down early before the music starts.

Christ Church Cathedral

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Christ Church Cathedral “beautiful music and architecture” Make sure to check and see if there is a musical event on in the evening or afternoon before you go! Vespers (evening prayers) and Compline (night prayers, around 9pm) are both beautiful services to attend. It is very quiet and peaceful. There are also other non-religious musical events here as well. And the architecture of the church is just beautiful, dark, gothic wood.

Norman Rothstein Theatre

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Located in the of Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver

Rocky Mountaineer Station

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With 20,000+ sq. ft, it is easy to fill this space with numerous exhibitors. This former CN locomotive maintenance building was transformed to become one of Vancouver's highest in demand special event locations. The inside colors and textures were selected to reflect the beautiful Canadian Rockies. With its exposed timber and brick, large glass windows, 35 ft. vaulted ceilings, it is easy to see why so many people enjoy this facility.

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

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A theatre on the grounds of UBC. It opened in the spring of 1997. Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has earned a well deserved reputation for its unusual design and stellar acoustics. Not only artists but critics and patrons alike are unanimous in their praise of this popular multi-faceted facility. It is set amongst the lush landscape on the University of British Columbia campus. It has a distinct, cylindrical shape which has become a noted landmark. Its silver exterior is clad in pre-weathered zinc panels. . A glass corona set atop the roof further beautifies its reflective quality, while well placed outdoor lighting illuminates the walkways and towering trees. Inside, the Chan has the superb Chan Shun Concert Hall; the flexible Telus Studio Theatre; and the intimate Royal Bank Cinema. All share a spectacular glass lobby, and small outdoor patio.

Vancouver Playhouse

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The Playhouse is BC's regional theatre. It produces varied classical and contemporary theatrical productions for the residents of British Columbia.This building will be the company's home until the Olympics are finished in March 2010, at which point the Playhouse team will move into brand new facilities on the old West 1st Avenue site. These new facilities will include 40,000 square feet of production and administrative space, as well as a 250 seat studio theatre.

Vandusen Botanical Garden

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A 55 acre garden, tours, plant collections and flowers and a maze Open 7 days a week. January & February 10am - 4pm, March 10am - 5pm, April 10am - 6pm May 10am - 8pm June, July & August * 10am - 9pm September 10am - 7pm October 10am - 5pm November & December 10am - 4pm A botanical garden of international stature, opened in 1975. Vancouver climate allows the cultivation of an outstanding plant collection which is a delight any time of the year. VanDusen boasts over 255,000 plants representing varieties from around the world. Our plant collections represents samples from tropical South Africa, to the Himalayas, to the Canadian Arctic, as well as plants native to our own Pacific Northwest. There is a Gift Shop, library, restaurant, sculptures, scheduled performing artists in the gardens and children's programs.

Harrison Hot Springs

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a town for festivals

Miss Canada International

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An educational pagaent meant to further schooling.

Waterfront Park

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North Vancouver's Waterfront Park. Waterfront Park provides access to the shore of Burrard Inlet with a multi-use pathway from Chesterfield Avenue to Mahon Avenue. This park is divided into two sections with the smaller northern section fronting onto Esplanade and bounded in the south by railway tracks. This section of park is characterized by open space that is largely grass and contains the Chiba Gardens. A pedestrian walkway crosses over the tracks to the southern section of the park, where a larger open space offers picnic areas and views overlooking Burrard Inlet, Vancouver's skyline, Stanley Park, and the Lion's Gate Bridge. A playground, the Trans Canada Trail and the Sailor's Memorial are located in this section of the park. The Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus Terminal are adjacent to this park, providing shopping and access to the City of Vancouver. Throughout the year, Waterfront Park is venue to a number of exciting special events and festivals. Some of the major celebrations include the Wild Lights Summer Solstice festival, the Annual Clam Chowder Cook-off and Boat Building Contest, the Caribbean Festival, Canada Day Celebrations, the Carol Ships Festival and numerous car shows.

Plaza of Nations

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In addition to outdoor special events, the Plaza of Nations is an entertainment complex home to businesses with activities to entertain people of all ages. Some businesses include The Edgewater Casino, The Beat 94.5FM, Azure Lounge and Grill, Plaza of Nations Marina - Boat Charters, and Plush Nightclub/ The Plaza of Nations was the heart of the 203-acre 1986 World Exposition in Vancouver. Expo '86 featured fifty-two participating nations, provinces, territories, and states, and the Fair attracted more than 22 million visitors from around the globe over 5 months, firmly establishing Vancouver as a world-class city. Originally built by the provincial government, the Plaza of Nations has been privately owned since 1990. The Plaza of Nations complex is a unique facility that is home to a diverse range of businesses. The outdoor covered stage area is perfectly suited for a wide range of events including festivals and fairs, outdoor concerts, product launches, corporate and media events, and the property is a favourite of location managers for television and feature film productions. Adjacent to BC Place Stadium and GM Place Stadium, the Plaza of Nations is situated in an area known as the entertainment cornerstone of the Lower Mainland. It is close to the the downtown business district, trendy Yaletown, and historical Gastown and Chinatown. Quality hotels are located nearby and is conveniently accessible by both car and Skytrain.

Marketplace Plaza at Lonsdale Quay

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At Lonsdale Quay, an indoor marketplace, vendors sell prepared foods, seafood, and fresh produce. You can picnic out on the terrace to enjoy the views of the downtown skyline. It's a short ride on the Seabus from downtown.

Chinatown

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Rich in chinese heritage After San Francisco. this is North America's second biggest Chinatown. Mandarin and Cantonese are spoken in 30 per cent of Vancouver homes, makeing Chinese the largest "minority" ethnic group. There are lots of Chinese markets with many varieties of fresh and dried ingredients for cooking. You'll also find inexpensive houseware and traditional Chinese medicine. Vancouver's Chinatown is the place to visit for a taste of Chinese culture. Browse through the fascinating shops, stroll through the market, enjoy the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, see the massive Han Dynasty Bell in Shanghai Alley, and enjoy the restaurants.

International Fringe Festival

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Festival held each Sept with events happening all over BC

Edmonds Town Centre

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Home to the car show Burnaby’s Metrotown is one of the region's most developed and fastest growing town centres. It has a large shopping and entertainment complex. Metrotown offers a variety of community facilities and services, including Burnaby's main library branch and Bonsor recreation centre. Smaller pocket parks and sports fields join, Central Park, an urban oasis rivaled in size only by Stanley Park. Central Park boasts over eight kilometres of cycling, jogging and walking trails, an outdoor pool, ponds, and tennis courts. Metrotown is also home to childcare centres, a community school, and various non-profit community agencies.

River Rock Show Theatre

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On the banks of the Fraser River, easy access from all directions.

Deer Lake Park

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The park itself features a grid of walking trails and board walks, that circle the lake and strike off into meadows and woodlands. Stick your toes in the sand while lazing on the beach at the lake’s east end. Or trail fingers through the water while paddling across the small, oval-shaped lake. Launch your own canoe or sailboat, or take advantage of summer rental opportunities. Throughout your visit, keep ears and eyes alert for wild birds, bullfrogs and the splash of a rainbow trout or carp.

Grolsch Fringe Club

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Impromptu club for entertainment and drinks. Home of the Fringe Festival.

The Vancouver Club

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Fine Dining, expos, steeped in history and established in 1889 and originally styled after the exclusive English gentlemen's clubs popular during earlier centuries, The Vancouver Club remains an important part of professional life in Vancouver. Founded by the individuals who fostered the City of Vancouver from her roots as a pioneer township to her present status as a world-class destination city, the building's walls are steeped in history. Designated an "A" class heritage building by the City of Vancouver, the Club provides a prestigious home for its members in the centert of the business district. The Vancouver Club has changed considerably in recent years, yet it is still considered a cornerstone in the careers of the city's most distinguished citizens. The club members have had tremendous influence on the growth and well being of both the city and the province. New members soon find themselves friends with a group of men and women enjoying involvement in local, national and international affairs. If you wish to be a member you must be nominated by a current member and provide up to three references by members of the Club. Candidates are then approved by the Club’s membership committee. You then have access to the Club’s casual and formal dining rooms, luxury accommodation and fitness and leisure facilities. The Club also hosts functions such as weddings and corporate events.

Camosun Park

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This park is In the Dunbar-Southlands neighborhood and is a Vancouver School Board property.

Vancouver International Writers Festival

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The 21st Annual festival

Granville Island

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Granville Island is a beautiful spot where you can walk, bike ride and ejoy the many shops and theatres along the way. Granville Island was transformed from a derelict industrial park to a thriving market and entertainment destination, the Island's planners have carefully and successfully guided its growth.

Van Dop Gallery

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Founded by Trudy Van Dop in 1996, the gallery is a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing over 100 artists in a unique contemporary home and garden setting. Visitors feel at home as they explore Van Dop’s lush gardens and myriad of artworks in every room. The goal of this unique gallery concept is to transform art into an intimate experience, allowing guests to discover how art can become an integral part of everyday life.

Pacific National Exhibition

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Fairgrounds Playland at the PNE is located in Vancouver on Hastings Street, just off Highway #1 West – Exit #26.

Agro Cafe

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A coffee house with entertainment AGRO Cafe's Granville Island location is a licensed cafe and bistro, featuring a full kitchen, spacious seating on the cafe floor and upstairs mezzanine, and cozy patio space perfect for leaning back with a hot cup of coffee, a meal, and a spot of people watching

Cambrian Hall

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The year 2004 marked the 75th Anniversary of the Cambrian Hall. It was a welcome home to the Vancouver Welsh Community through the lean years of the Depression and the Second World War largely as a result of the determination and devotion of members of the Society. Throughout the years, the Hall has been home to typical Welsh cultural events and has been the focal point for the Welsh community's contributions to the cultural life of Vancouver. In the 1970's the Lower Hall was completely renovated, almost entirely through volunteer labour. A club bar license was obtained and the Red Dragon lounge provided members with a new social centre.

Carousel Theatre

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Carousel targets youth and family audiences. There are some performances aimed for children as young as 2 but most are for children over 5 years of age. Youths under the age of fourteen must be accompanied by an adult. Carousel Theatre, celebrating its 34th season, has presented to the public 136 plays for young people. There is a small arts complex that includes administrative offices and two rehearsal halls. Carousel is one of the long-term resident tenants at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. Each year more than 75 000 young people and their families benefit from Carousel Theatre’s varied programming. Under the supervision and direction of Artistic Director Carole Higgins, Carousel Theatre offers a season of Literary Classics at the Waterfront Theatre, as well as an Elementary School Touring Program, a Teen Shakespeare Program and a year-round Theatre School for young people ages 3 to 17 years. Carousel Theatre is an important part of the community, and is the only theatre company in BC that produces a fully professional season of mainstage programming aimed and geared for young people.

Havana Theatre

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Restaurant with a little art gallery and a 60-seat theatre tucked around back .Havana serves lots of organic meats and wild fish with home made recipes and desserts. The Restaurant's menu offers Nuevo Latino Cuisine and great authentic Cuban cocktails in a relaxed casual setting. Havana has a large well-heated all-weather award winning patio that is situated directly across from Grandview Park with a view of the city skyline and the Coastal Mountain Range Home to the International Fringe Festival. This 60-seat theatre showcases a wide variety of performances from local theatrical productions to poetry readings and musical events. The Theatre is fully equipped and staffed to accept most types of performance.

Origins Organics Coffee

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Origins' Wholesale production facility is located at the east end of Granville Island, near the Hotel on Cartwright Street. It has an Artisan Roastery where you will witness traditional coffee roasting on vintage equipment using time-honoured techniques.

Performance Works

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(Arts and cultural center) It was originally an old machine shop dating back to the 1920's. Barbara Dalrymple designed the Performance Works and it opened on Granville Island in 1992 and provided the arts community with a permanent rehearsal and performance venue. It is owned by CMHC, Granville Island, and operated by the Granville Island Cultural Society. Performance Works is now known as a multifunctional theatre and is fully booked year round with some of Vancouver's best performance events and productions.

Playwrights Theatre Centre

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The Playwrights Theatre Centre is a theatre to showcase up and coming Canadian playwrights. They read over 100 new scripts submitted by new writers and have workshops, writing programs for its members and presents numerousl public readings and cabarets. The annual Vancouver New Play Festival held on Granville Island presents an exciting variety of new productions, unique cabarets, seminars for up and coming playwrights, and educational panel discussions. Martin Kinch, PTC instructs and advises individual playwrights from across the country and works with many of BC and Canada’s foremost theatre companies. The Canadian Play Project, fills a vital role in introducing new, original Canadian work to producers, directors and literary managers around the world. Since its inception in 1970, we are proud to say that more than 5000 new Canadian plays have passed through Playwrights Theatre Centre. Six hundred plays have been showcased either in workshops, public staged readings, or full productions

Stage Door Theatre

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When you think of Stage Door, you have to know that it is the home and heart of a wonderful troupe of skilled actors and very special people, Stage Door started when a program manager had a unique idea. He formed the Stage Door Theatre Troupe when he realized that many individuals that had development challenges had great artistic gifts to share with the public. The program provided opportunity for friendships, skill training in the arts and fulfillment of their abilities. The troupe wrote, produced and performed in it's very own productions. They can also be hired as entertainment for conferences, meetings, and schools events. As if that wasn't enough, this talented group provides catering services. They sell delicious cookies. The on-site Wood Shop makes scenery and props for Stage Door productions, as well as selling wooden items such as bookshelves, desks, and custom orders. They have been a participant in the Vancouver Fringe Festival for over 10 years. You can book this theatre for your next event by calling 604-872-1252

Studio 16

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Theatre/Restaurant Studio 16 (Centre Francophone) Studio 16 likes to encourage community participation and opportunities for the arts, culture and multiculturalism to flourish in programs that provide them with a place to create and a place to get together. Serving as a home for a variety of non-profit francophone community organizations who providel activities for the francophone community and the general public. Studio 16 is home to Theatre la Seizieme, a francophone theatre company. They have a limited season in Vancouver as they tour extensively throughout western Canada. It also hosts The Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver, a community resource for French language services including extensive book and video libraries as well as festivals, special events, and leisure activities for all ages. including extensive book and video libraries as well as festivals, special events, and leisure activities for all ages.

Studio 320

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Studio for up and coming actors, corporate & special events, party, reception and meeting venues.

False Creek Community Centre

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False Creek opened in 1980, planned by the City of Vancouver. Its location on busy Granville Island along with its access to the waterfront, provides a beautiful spot for all to enjoy. It is being expanded and improved. The centre serves the community and offers a varied program for all ages. There is canoeing, kayaking, tennis, performing arts, after school daycare and a well-equipped fitness centre. False Creek's great location near the seaside bicycle route makes an excellent starting point for cycling excursions; either west to Spanish Bank or east toward Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. The False Creek Community Centre has a variety of spaces to rent for special events or meetings. For rental information, please contact the Centre office at 604-257-8195.

The Irmacs Centre

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The centrepiece of the IRMACS Centre is its presentation studio, seating up to one hundred people. The studio is a state of the art audiovisual environment including a high-resolution 3D projection system. It also forms part of a global network of AccessGrid videoconferencing rooms. It is part of Simon Fraser University

The Vortex

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Performing arts center located in Seycove Secondary school. It has a renowned theatre program and the theatre, affectionately called "The Vortex." There are two special events that occur in alternating years: the One Act Play Festival, which consists of one-act plays written and directed by students in the Drama program, and the Spring Play, which is put on by students in the Senior Acting program

Vancouver Japanese United Church

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Performance3 center and church (religious organization) Host to the popular festival Fringe. Japanese speaking. Vancouver Japanese United Church 4010 Victoria Dr., Vancouver, BC V5N 4N2 874-7014 11:30 AM services

Waterfront Theatre

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This is a 240 seat theatre, newly renovated on Granville Island. Next door to the Kids Market on Cartwright Street on Granville Island you will find an intimate, air conditioned theatre. It was transformed from the old Tyee Machinery Building. The Waterfront Theatre has hosted a variety of productions and is currently booked year-round.

International Village Mall

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It is a small mall with restaurants, a theatre, and a variety of stores located near chinatown. This unusual mall has a lot more to offer than just films. On the first floor is a number of fascinating Chinese language and Asian stores that one would not expect from an indoor shopping center. There is a video store, which I believe carries more voice talent from Vancouver than any other video store possibly could. The second floor, along with the food court are a variety of small art galleries carrying paintings, sculptures, designer fashion and photographs spotlighting regional artists. You can find discounts on clothing and furniture and it is a very interesting place to visit.

Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center

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On the waterfront at Canada Place. Known for service, technical aboilities, unique banqueting and client service. Has audiovisual and advanced telecommunications to staging, lighting and display services. With 150,000 square feet of functioning spaces, including 91,000 square feet exhibit space, a 16,600 square foot ballroom and 20 meeting rooms.

Maritime Heritage Centre

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Boating activity centre and Banquet Facility. The Maritime Heritage Centre was brought to life by Campbell River’s Rotary Clubs. It boasts 22,000 square feet of space, definately a community asset for functions and meetings. It is considered a National Historic Site. The centre is the home of BC Packers 45, a 53 foot table-seiner fishing vessel built in 1927. By chance, a photograph was taken of the vessel in 1958 while she was working. This photograph would be duplicated by the Canadian Mint for the $5 bill (1972-1988). She was one of 185 exhibits at Expo 86 in Vancouver; Macleans magazine chose her as the 6th rated exhibit. In 2002 the vessel came into Campbell River under her own power. She is the grand old centrepiece of a building that was designed around her. It is more interesting and fun to board her and look around her cramped crew quarters, tiny bridge, and tight engine compartment. It would have taken a pretty hardy group of men to sail her. Good news...the centre shares a parking lot with the Discovery Fishing Pier. You can bring your license and fish or simply take a walk on the pier to enjoy the view over Campbell River’s large harbour and breakwater. Canteen and washroom facilities are available.

Ontario Place

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Ontario Place is a multiple use entertainment and seasonal amusement park in Toronto, Ontario. Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, just south of Exhibition Place, it is approximately 4 km west of downtown Toronto. Attractions are spread throughout the park, as well as walking trails and food and drink concessions. Traditionally targeted at a family audience, with emphasis on children's activities, the park has a seasonal operating schedule and is closed from October through April, with the exception of the Cinesphere IMAX theatre and private event space. Central to the complex is a public marina and a major concert theatre.

Orpheum

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Beautiful theatre, wheelchair access (4) and elevator off Smithe Street Entrance (Will not be in use until September 2008 as it is being repaired) It seats 2,795.

The Centre In Vancouver for Performing Arts

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A beautiful theatre in Vancouver. Wheelchair accessible, Children welcome. The Centre is located between Robson and West Georgia streets on the West side of Homer Street in Downtown Vancouver.

Le Centre Culturel Francophone de Vancouver

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To organize shows in French and exhibitions of the work of Francophone and Francophile artists to cultivate an appreciation for the arts among Vancouverites. To promote education by offering French-language educational services and programs to residents of the Vancouver metropolitan area (library, video library, language courses, summer camp, etc To promote public participation in the Centre’s activities.

Empire Granville

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a small, comfortable theatre showing international movies

Pacific Cinematheque

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Thousands of film-related books, monographs, encyclopedias, journals, magazines, catalogues, film scripts, and still photographs await you and researcher at the library.The Film Reference Library is located in Suite 200, 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver. The hours of operation are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday. Please call 604-688-8202 to make an appointment. International classics on 16mm, are maintained for educational use. The collection includes most of the major works of Soviet master Sergei Eisenstein, the only circulation prints in Canada of Resnais' Hiroshima, Mon Amour and Antonioni's The Eclipse, important masterpieces by Renoir, Rossellini, and Hitchcock, and many landmark works of the German, French, Soviet and American cinemas. Pacific Cinematheque screenings take place at our own 210-seat theatre housed at 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver. This theatre is available for rent on Tuesday evenings and during the day (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) seven days a week. You must be a membe ($3.00)

International Film Centre (Van City Theatre)

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This is the home to the Van City Theatre. It screens foreign films. The beautifully appointed 175-seat theatre with balcony and stage can be used to screen films, video and multi-media or to host seminars, multi-media lectures, forums and live performances (music, theatre, etc.).A dramatic three-story glass atrium highlights the elegant lobby area, which is suitable for much more than just concession sales. With a projection wall, comfortable lounge & cafe seating, multi-purpose gallery and exhibition space this area is suitable for all sorts of events including receptions, multi-media exhibitions, round-table discussion groups, meetings and forums. The Vancity Theatre was constructed in 2005 according to all City of Vancouver wheelchair accessibility codes. Our front entrance is at ground level with no steps, as are our main theatre entrances. Specially allocated space for 2-4 wheelchairs is provided (number depends on chair size). A disabled/family washroom is available at ground level. An elevators provides access to all other levels of the facility. For the hearing impared, up to 4 Ultra-Stereo infrared headsets (Model # IRH-501) can be provided per screening. Please ask the theatre manager upon arrival if you require this service. Capacity: 254 Please note that as a registered non-profit society, the VIFC screens films that have not always been seen by the BC Film Classification Board. Under BC law, any person wishing to see these unclassified films must belong to the VIFC society and be 18 years or older. Valid for one year based on the date of purchase, the VIFC basic membership cost is $2.50.

Tradex

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TRADEX holds over 90 events each year and nearly 2.4 million consumers in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland of British Columbia enjoy the services they provide. This state of the art building offers 120,000 square feet of column free exhibition space. It has two halls connected by the TRADEX Food Services area. TRADEX is operated by the Tourism Abbotsford Society and proudly offers exceptional services with varied promotional opportunities Pets, with the exception of service animals are not permitted in Tradex.The Loft licensed lounge is located directly above the Café, providing a view of the show floor. Minors are not permitted. The Loft is open during specified events only and is not wheelchair accessible. Those in a wheelchair may request alcohol beverage service from the TRADEX Manager and will be served in an accessible location.Food is prepared fresh by friendly staff at the Café or Fare located in the centre of the facility. Water fountains and a seating area are also available for your comfort. High chairs are available on either side of the concession counter.Tradex has a telephone, restrooms, building entrances and concessions which are designed to accommodate the needs of guests with disabilities.Wheelchairs are available at the information kiosk on a first come first serve basis.

Stanley Park

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Stanley Park is one of the most beautiful, serene parks in the world! It is a great tourist attraction in Vancouver. Its splendid cedar, hemlock and fir trees surround the visitors with a true look at what nature has to offer. The park appeals to the naturalist with its wildlife and birdlife. There is always an event taking place in the park. Family attractions in the park include the Children's Farmyard and Miniature Train, Vancouver Aquarium, picnic sites, playgrounds, and aquatic fun at the beaches, the Second Beach Pool, or the water park at Lumbermen's Arch.

pacific Coliseum

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The largest building within the Hastings Park complex, the Pacific Coliseum provides a magnificent setting for events as diverse as ice shows, boxing, basketball, hockey, concerts, circuses, large assemblies, and trade & consumer shows

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

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The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is a performing arts venue in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Built in 1959 by the City of Vancouver, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre is the home of Vancouver Opera and Ballet British Columbia. The 70 foot wide proscenium arch stage is the perfect multi-purpose venue for Broadway shows, pop and rock concerts, opera and dance, as well as live broadcast gala award ceremonies and telethons. The Mezzanine Art Gallery at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre has been displaying the work of local artists for over two decades. Every two months a new exhibit is presented which spotlights the work of an Emily Carr Institute Alumni. Photography, paintings, sculptures, clay works, original prints and drawings are offered for the enjoyment of Vancouver Civic Theatre patrons. We invite you to visit the Art Gallery on the Mezzanine level, pre-show or during intermission.

Circle Craft Shop & Gallery

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Located on Granville Island in the Net Loft, Circle Craft Co-Operative features the work of 200 craftspeople from across British Columbia. As Canada’s most successful craft co-operative, Circle Craft has been a major force in promoting the work of craftspeople in British Columbia since 1972.Home Accessories, Toys/Games, Jewelry, Gifts, Art The shop and gallery are open daily from 10am - 7pm.

Rocky Mountain Station

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The interior is like the large urban rail stations of decades earlier with its open concept and vaulted ceilings. With special events in mind, the materials selected mirror the Canadian Rockies in their colour and texture. There is great attention shown to detail and flexibility. The glass exterior walls allow the natural light to highlight the beautiful interiors with their rich natural materials.

Milner Gardens & Woodland

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The estate was acquired by Vancouver Island University in 1996. In May, 1996, the garden was dedicated as "The Milner Gardens" in recognition of Ray and Veronica Milner. VIU’s goal is to maintain the garden in perpetuity for education and the community’s benefit in Ray Milner’s memory.