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

The Grand Hotel / The Terminus Hotel

— City of Vancouver Heritage Building —

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. The Grand Hotel / The Terminus Hotel Marker

Inscription. The Grand Motel was built in 1889. It was known as the Granville Motel until its expansion in 1904. Designed by Noble Stonestrott Hoffar, one of Vancouver's earliest architects, it is a fine example of the Victorian Italianate style, and one of Gastown's oldest hotels. It served the seasonal workers in fishing and logging who returned to the city for short periods.

The Terminus Hotel, designed by architect Emil Guenther, also provided short-term accommodation. Built in 1901, featuring its distinctive bay windows, it is the third building here of that name reflecting Vancouver as the western end of the CPR. The first was a small wooden saloon destroyed in the 1886 fire followed by a brick building. Much of the hotel was destroyed by fire in 2000; the façade was retained until it was rehabilitated with the Grand Hotel as a single project in 2008.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the City of Vancouver Heritage Building series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 49° 17.014′ N, 123° 6.313′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Water Street, on the left when traveling west.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Water Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1A1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cordage Building (a few steps from this marker); Robinson Block / Rene Building (a few steps from this marker); Nagle Bros. Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Packing House (within shouting distance of this marker); 3rd Malkin Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Byrnes Block (within shouting distance of this marker); "Gassy Jack" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Maple (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. The Grand Hotel / The Terminus Hotel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.