Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Canada Pavillion

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. Canada Pavillion Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

From May 2, to October 13, 1986, Canada Place was the home of the Canada Pavillion at the 1986 World Exposition. The Canada Pavillion images depicted in this sculpture represent the enterprise, excellence, and beauty of Canada, whose national achievements were showcased to the world during this period. This important legacy of the Government of Canada became the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre in 1987.

Canada Place Corporation, July 1st, 1991

Du 2 mai au 13 octobre 1986, Canada Place a abrité le Pavillon du Canada dans le cadre de l'Exposition internationale de 1986. Les images du Pavillon dir Canada qui ornent cette sculpture évoquent la beauté, l'excellence et l'esprit d'entreprise du Canada dont les exploits nationaux ont été présentés au monde pendant cette période. En 1987, cet héritage important laissé par le gouvernement canadien est devenu le Palais des congrès et du commerce de Vancouver.

Erected 1991 by Canada Place Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music

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• Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 1986.

Location. 49° 17.272′ N, 123° 6.839′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Canada Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver BC V6C 3E1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canada Place (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ceperley Rounsefell Building (about 210 meters away); BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines (about 210 meters away); Meet You Under the Clock (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jack Poole Plaza (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Financial District (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Canada Pacific Railway Station (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Canadian Bank of Commerce Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Canada Pavillion Marker (English) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. Canada Pavillion Marker (English)

Canada Pavillion Marker (French) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

3. Canada Pavillion Marker (French)

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

4. Canada Pavillion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.