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

Vancouver Rowing Club

City of Vancouver Heritage Building

— Architect: J.W. Keagey —

Vancouver Rowing Club Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2010

1. Vancouver Rowing Club Marker

Inscription. The Vancouver Rowing Club was established in 1899 when the Burrard Inlet Rowing Club joined the Vancouver Boating Club. Throughout it's history the Vancouver Rowing Club has played an important part in the athletic and social life of Vancouver. This building, designed in the Tudor Revival style, was officially opened on September 9, 1911 replacing an earlier clubhouse located at the foot of Burrard Street. Renovations to the clubhouse were completed by Watson-Donald Architects in 1988. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh K.G., K.T. became a patron of the Rowing Club in 1975.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Vancouver, City of Vancouver Heritage Buildings series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1891.

Location. 49° 17.805′ N, 123° 8.055′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It can be reached from Stanley Park Drive 0.3 kilometers north of West Georgia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Stanley

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Park Drive, Vancouver BC V6B 4B3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Burns (within shouting distance of this marker); First Known AIDS Memorial (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Warren G. Harding Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Rose Garden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vancouver's First Entertainment Hub (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Stanley Park Rock Garden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Before the Lagoon Was Lost (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); From Coal Seams to Park (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Vancouver Rowing Club Seal - on the clubhouse above the entrance. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2010

2. Vancouver Rowing Club Seal - on the clubhouse above the entrance.

Vancouver Rowing Club from Coal Harbor (1903) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown, 1903

3. Vancouver Rowing Club from Coal Harbor (1903)

This image, from the Major Matthews collection, courtesy of the City of Vancouver Archives and depicts the earlier VRC clubhouse (with regatta and spectators), which was replaced by the current one in 1911.

Vancouver Rowing Club - View from northeast image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2010

4. Vancouver Rowing Club - View from northeast

The marker is located on north side of the building, on the second floor above water level, next to the doorway.

Vancouver Rowing Club - View from southwest during low tide image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 11, 2010

5. Vancouver Rowing Club - View from southwest during low tide

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,396 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on March 19, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.