Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver Aquarium
H.R. Macmillan Space Centre
Vancouver Lookout at Harbor Centre
- Right in the heart of downtown Vancouver is the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the first authentic classical Chinese garden ever built outside of China. This tranquil oasis of exquisite ponds, pavilions and secluded courtyards offers a wide choice of indoor and outdoor spaces for events ranging from gala receptions to tea ceremonies and tai chi sessions. www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
Vancouver Art Gallery
- Boasting a huge collection of renowned works ranging from contemporary artists to historical masters, the Vancouver Art Gallery provides a magnificent setting for special events in an early 20th-century building that was once a provincial courthouse. Highlights of the collection include more than 200 major works by British Columbia artist Emily Carr. Located downtown, the gallery offers function spaces that include a spacious lobby for large receptions and two former courtrooms accommodating groups of 70 to 100 people. www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Vancouver Aquarium
- One of the largest aquariums in North America, the Vancouver Aquarium offers everything from a pool of cavorting white beluga whales to a steamy Amazon Rainforest gallery teeming with electric eels, piranha fish and free-flying butterflies. Visitors can come face to face with such denizens of the deep as a giant Pacific octopus and playful sea otters. Located in Stanley Park, the aquarium is available for a wide variety of catered events. www.vanaqua.org
H.R. Macmillan Space Centre
- Taking a trip through space on a Virtual Voyages simulator, touching a moon rock or watching a state-of-the-art planetarium show are just a few of the options available to groups at the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre. Among the many areas that can be used for special events are two multimedia-equipped theaters that can handle high-tech presentations, product launches and live performances. Reception areas include the Star Deck, which provides panoramic views of downtown Vancouver. www.spacecentre.ca
Vancouver Lookout at Harbor Centre
- For events with a view, it’s hard to beat the Vancouver Lookout at Harbor Centre. Located 50 stories above street level, the observation deck provides 360-degree. Up to 200 people can be accommodated for a reception. www.vancouverlookout.com