Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Vancouver's First Entertainment Hub
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
1. Vancouver's First Entertainment Hub Marker
GETTING TOGETHER IN STYLE
The pavilion built in 1911, became hub of social activity as one of Vancouver's original dining, dancing and refreshment venues. It has since hosted many weddings, VIP events and civic functions. It is the oldest building in Stanley Park and an important heritage site. Otto Moberg, architect for the CF Rail chalets and lodges in Banff and Lake Louise, designed the Pavilion in a Swiss chalet style using fieldstone and wood.
MUSIC AND THEATRE: A PARK TRADITION
The original bandstand built in 1911 on what is now the Malkin Bowl site, brought many Vancouverites together every Sunday. The Vancouver City Band often played here, filling the park with music as men in their bowler hats and women in their dresses sat watching among the tall trees. The Malkin Bowl replaced the bandstand in 1934 and was rebuilt in 1984 after severe fire damage. Today, live theatre and musical events at Malkin Bowl continue to entertain appreciative crowds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 49° 17.97′ N, 123°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stanley Park Rock Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren G. Harding Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rose Garden (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Shakespeare Garden (about 210 meters away); Robert Burns (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vancouver Rowing Club (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); A Position of Honour (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); First Known AIDS Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
More about this marker. The marker is in Stanley Park, just to the east of Pipeline Road.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
2. Vancouver's First Entertainment Hub Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
3. Vancouver's First Entertainment Hub Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 32 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
