Advisory: Come Celebrate Canada Day at the Vancouver Convention Centre’s Annual Open House

You are invited to the biggest Canada Day celebration in the city! Join the thousands of people who come down to the Vancouver Convention Centre’s annual Canada Day open house in its West Building.

Explore one of Vancouver’s most prized establishments and the world’s first LEED® Platinum-Certified convention centre. It has been host to some of the most renowned and inspiring events in world. Now they are opening their doors to you, where you can learn about the facility’s many “unconventional” features including its marine habitat and six-acre living roof and participate in a variety of family-fun activities.

All indoor Open House activities will run from 10 am to 6 pm in the West building (1055 Canada Pl.) on July 1.

Highlights include

Hold the World in Your Hands – Take advantage of a special photo opportunity with the one-of-a-kind suspended globe.

Living Roof – Learn about Canada’s largest living roof and the more than 400,000 indigenous plants and grasses from the Pacific Northwest Coastal region.

Remembering The Games – Take a journey back through the magical moments during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. See the medals and torches up close and see what it feels like to reach the top of the podium.

Ballroom Celebration – Relive some of the great moments hosted at the Convention Centre since opening in the beautiful open ballroom – Canada’s largest waterfront ballroom.

Marine Connection – Enjoy unique activities in unison with the Convention Centre’s thriving marine habitat.

Brew with a View – Enjoy delicious, family-friendly fare and beautiful mountain and harbour views on the facility’s licensed Pacific Terrace, home to Douglas Coupland’s Digital Orca. Food and beverage, including ice cold beer and wine, will be available for purchase from 12 pm to 7 pm.

Cauldron Lighting – This majestic 2010 legacy will be re-lit at 12 pm to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Join us to sing O Canada!

About the Vancouver Convention Centre

The Vancouver Convention Centre is the world’s first LEED® Platinum-certified convention centre. Located on Vancouver’s downtown waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the facility offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world. The award-winning Convention Centre features two connected buildings with a combined total of 466,500 ft2 (43,340 m2) of flexible meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary space. The facility is committed to environmental sustainability as well as unparalleled service, technology offerings and culinary excellence.