Vancouver Convention Centre

Its a good visiting spot ad there are many restaurants and fast food options. Some really good cafe in the area around. Harbour is itself so beautiful and calm place to visit for a fresh vibe. There are many hotels as well nearby. Just plan for car parking beforehand.

The 2026 VRIC Mineral & Trade Conference at the Vancouver Convention Center was nothing short of monumental — a powerhouse gathering that shook the foundations of the resource world. For days, the harbor-front venue pulsed with energy as over 10,000 attendees per day flooded the halls — investors, industry titans, innovators, and visionaries from mining, agriculture, and livestock sectors all converging under one roof. It wasn’t just a conference — it was a global summit of influence. The biggest names in mining were in attendance. CEOs, geologists, fund managers, and dealmakers were moving through packed corridors, striking partnerships and shaping the next wave of resource development. Agriculture and livestock leaders brought equal force, highlighting food security, land stewardship, and the critical link between commodities and global stability. The synergy between hard assets and real-world production was on full display. And behind it all stood the architect — the great Jay Martyn. A true legend in the echochamber. Visionary yet humble. Sharp yet kind. Jay didn’t just mechanic an event — he curated an ecosystem. His ability to bring together capital, credibility, and community is unmatched. Honest. Informative. Intentional. Every panel, every keynote, every whisper carried his imprint. Then came the show-stopper. Robert Kiyosaki. When he took the stage, the atmosphere shifted. The crowd leaned in. Phones were up. Notebooks open. His presence electrified the room. A titan of financial education speaking directly to a sea of investors hungry for clarity in uncertain times — it was epic. The applause thundered. The conversations that followed echoed long after the lights dimmed. VRIC 2026 wasn’t just another industry event. It was a declaration. A declaration that hard assets matter. That real-world production drives real wealth. That community and leadership still shape markets. And that vision, when executed by the right hands, can gather 10,000 people a day and make it feel like the center of the financial universe. Vancouver witnessed history. And those who were there know — this one will be talked about for years.

I've only attended the tail end of the Lyft conference a couple of years ago. So can't say to much. Big and spacious. Catering or food truck thingy was good. You know a fine place to gather many like minded individuals or teams to further their entrepreneurial spirit! Absolutely beautiful exterior and views of the sunrise with great breakfast options near by! Views all hours of the days when the season allows. Board walk around the center and into Stanley park is worth the visit in itself! Peace ✌🏻

This is a really nice place to walk around. There’s a bridge down between the two conventions, which is especially nice during the summer. It’s a great place to stroll.

"Breathtaking views and a fantastic experience. The Vancouver Convention Centre offers stunning waterfront views, and I loved watching the seaplanes land and take off. The architecture is impressive, and the atmosphere is lively. Whether you're attending an event or just visiting, it's a great spot to take in the sights.

One of the most impressive buildings in the city. The location right by the water gives it amazing views of the mountains, ocean, and seaplanes taking off. The architecture is sleek and modern, and the inside feels spacious and well-organized. Whether you’re here for a big event or just passing by, it’s a cool place to walk around and take in the surroundings. Makes the whole area feel open and vibrant.

HYROX Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Centre was an incredible experience. The venue itself is outstanding—spacious, clean, and perfectly set up to handle the scale and energy of a HYROX competition. The layout made it easy to move between heats, spectating areas, and recovery zones without feeling overcrowded, even with a packed crowd. The natural light and harbour views added a surprisingly uplifting vibe for such an intense indoor event. From an athlete and spectator perspective, everything felt well-organized. Clear signage, efficient check-in, and plenty of space for warm-ups and transitions made the day run smoothly. The atmosphere was electric—loud, motivating, and supportive, exactly what you want when pushing through a demanding race. Staff and volunteers were helpful and professional, and the crowd energy was next-level. Whether you were competing, supporting someone, or just soaking it all in, the experience felt first-class. If HYROX returns to Vancouver, the Convention Centre is the perfect home for it. Highly recommend both the event and the venue.

Wonderful facility that is close to multiple hotels and food options all within walking distance. I attended an international convention here that had about 35,000 attendees and we were easily accommodated. Excellent experience. Great facility, gorgeous view and beautiful city. Would definitely recommend amd go back.

I've seen cleaner bathrooms in a gas station. Very unfriendly workers here. No seating inside, benches outside.

SPACE A spacious convention center with many amenities from water-filling stations, a great view of the port and mountains, and a cafe as well. I attended for a conference and was wowed. The high-top ceilings make the venue even more spacious, and the stage set-up in the various ballrooms was even more impressive. RESTROOMS Restrooms are roomy and clean. Seat covers are available as well.

Been here many times and since the day it was built till today, it looks like it has been very well kept. The place is still in prestige condition (inside and outside). There are many rooms and the Convention Center is two floors. Many big events have been held here. Including big graduation ceremony to corporate events. I even had professional development events here. It is also located in a very central location and easy to get to by Skytrain. Only draw back is that parking in the area is very expensive.

This is a beautiful event space. I've attended holiday parties, conferences, and expos here and they've all been really well run. The views are excellent and the interior design is classy and modern. Catering services have been good and the staff are always really friendly and helpful pointing you in the right direction! #ContestEntry

What a solid & slick venue! For a late-2000's build, they've kept up the place quite well, thus far. I visited the Exhibition Hall B downstairs for Planted Expo and it was awesome. The simple & clean design with polished concrete floor and white walls transitioning to blacked-out ceiling was great providing a really pleasant contrast and keeps your attention at everything eye-level. Sufficient hook-ups for portable water stations, electricals, etc. Prime location near the waterfront & things. Access to the actual hall from the entrance was a bit odd having to 1st go up to a raised concourse and then 2nd back down but oh well. Thumbs up!

So many thing to see around here. Spent at least 45 minutes walking around the area. What a pleasant surprise! Don't miss this either. There are many bars and food courts and shops.

I've dropped by the Convention Center a lot more than I've realized. It's definitely a nice spot with a lot of functions. The best time was probably for a work related function. The food provided was spectacular and fancy. Staff were great and courteous throughout the event. It really made me want to come back for another function sooner than later. My first Covid shot was here as well. It was around June 2021 I believe and it seemed like they had figured out the organization well. Things were quite orderly and it felt like they maxed out their space well. Most recently, I was taking a cruise out of Vancouver. I'll be honest it was kind of a disaster getting through but I feel like that's as easily an issue of the widespread staffing issues everywhere. It took about 2 hours to clear through security and customs. Staff were nice and did their best to clear folks as quickly as possible. All things said, I've not really had a bad experience at the Convention Center yet. The staff are consistently kind and thats the most important part to me given the purpose of the organization.

The convention center is right on the water where the cruise ships come up. But actually has the entrance for all the cruise ships. To load up or unload downstairs, there's a beautiful food court with all kinds of stuff. Anything you could possibly want, and the huge lobby has got so many things in it. It's difficult to describe it all first. The floors and the tiles are amazing at the layout. The work that was put into it is. It's just downright incredible. The totems that were currently in the lobby are huge. And wow, just wow, anyway. I suggest you don't just walk in and out of this place, but you go around and check it out and look around and see what you can see. Because there is a whole lot going on the ground floor there's a whole lot going around the outside enjoy.

Very nice convention centre downtown...during the day can walk inside and downstairs there is artwork along with momentos from the Vancouver 2018 Olympics..including the medal podium...you can pose and take pictures... For other artwork, no climbing or touching...very cool to see. A good view of the outside as well. On a hot day, good way to cool off a bit before heading back out. The convention centre is well maintained as very nice to see the world globe in the day and at night...gives one different perspectives.

Today I went to the COVID-19 vaccine clinic held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and I had a an absolutely HORRIBLE experience. I entered the convention centre and went to line up in the foyer in order to enter the clinic. As I was in line, the man behind me started harassing me, standing mere inches away from me (he was nearly touching me -- he was that close) and making rude remarks, accusing me of cutting in line (I simply walked faster than him and took a different route and he was mad that I got to the end of the line before him). He was extremely rude and attempting to intimidate me, so I left the line and went to the nearest employee to report his behaviour. The employee (who turned out to be a security guard hired by the convention centre) said she would get the "vaccine clinic manager" to speak to me. She came back with a man, who claimed to the be vaccine clinic manager, and I started telling him what had happened, and pointed to the harasser who was still waiting in line (he was glaring at me and making nasty faces -- or that could have just been the way he naturally looks). However, instead of LISTENING TO ME and DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THE SITUATION, he kept cutting me off, and threatened to deny me my vaccine if I didn't stop "making a scene". (So, a woman explaining how a man harassed her is "making a scene"? My damn uterus must be wandering around my body again!) I walked away from the "vaccine clinic manager" and went to stand in line, now that the harasser was gone. A few minutes later I came to the first check-in point: a vaccine clinic employee at a table handing out disposable masks and telling you to sanitize your hands with hand sanitizer. I asked her a question, and the "vaccine clinic manager" marched up to the the table and told the employee to not let me in for my appointment because I was "making a scene". I hastily concluded my interaction with the employee and went to wait in the line to get into the clinic. As I was waiting in line, the employee who had handed me the mask started yelling something at me, which I couldn't hear as I was quite a distance away, so she came over and barked that if I make a scene, I won't be allowed to get my vaccine. OK... so reporting harassment, asking a question, and standing quietly in line is "making a scene" and a reason to deny me LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL TREATMENT, but following me and yelling at me is NOT? Eventually I made my way into the clinic (I am surprised that the "vaccine clinic manager" didn't accuse me of "making a scene" when I momentarily couldn't find my ID -- which I had had in my hand but had dropped into my bag during the chaos of being harassed and accused of "making a scene"), and as I was quietly standing in line, trying not to cry over everything that had happened, the "vaccine clinic manager" and a woman, who told me she was the "vaccine clinic supervisor" marched up to me and and the "vaccine clinic supervisor" aggressively asked if "everything was alright" (ie. she wasn't asking me if I needed help, but was threatening me). I told her that I just wanted to be LEFT THE FUCK ALONE (not in those words, of course), and she said, in a condescending and threatening tone, "I'm just here to SUPPORT you". Yeah fucking right you're here to "support" me; you're here to make sure I don't "cause trouble" (which I wasn't in the first place). After telling her several times that I just wanted to quietly and calmly stand in line and be left alone, she said, "Oh, is that what you prefer, to be left alone?" JESUS CHRIST, what did I say FOUR TIMES?! The "vaccine clinic supervisor" and "vaccine clinic manager" finally walked away and left me the fuck alone. A few minutes later, I got to the table where a clinic employee checks you in and fills out your vaccine card. He casually said, "How are you?" and I said, "Terrible! I was harassed!" He then asked me what happened with genuine concern, and it all came pouring out. The employee actually seemed to be LISTENING, so I said, "I know this has nothing to do with you, but I have to get it all out..." and I told him the story. He asked me for a description of the "vaccine clinic manager" and when I told him, he said, "That's not the vaccine clinic manager..." For part two to this saga, read my review of "Vancouver Convention Centre COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic".

I just love this Convention Center! I've attended at least 3 events here over the past three years, and have been here at least five times. I'm always struck by how large and clean this center is, and how comfortably it's able to accommodate large crowds. There are ample bathrooms, and the adjacent Jack Poole Plaza is convenient for outdoor-oriented events associated with indoor gatherings here at this center. (Last summer, for example, Lululemon held a large, outdoor yoga session on the plaza, and there were indoor activities here in the Convention Center). I also must mention how incredibly stunning the location of this city resource is: right on the waterfront, between Coal Harbour and Stanley Park, right on the seawall connecting the Park to downtown, in easy walking distance to downtown and Gastown (and I walk here often from Yaletown and the West End, too). It's also close to the Waterfront Skytrain and it's on many bus routes. AND it's right beside Canada Place, and all that that facility has to offer (i.e., Fy Over Canada, and more). One feature that nobody has mentioned about this Convention Center is the enormous suspected globe, illuminated from within, hanging over the escalator bringing folks up to the 2nd level, and visible from the outside through all the glass walls. It is arresting, this huge, spinning globe. I'm attaching a photo of it herein. The only reason why I am not bestowing five stars here is because there is a noted lack of seating in the cavernous lobby and waiting areas. For every event I've attended here, there have been multiple people waiting for friends or family in the huge lobby, and there's but a small bench that seats four people at the far end of the hall, by the bathrooms. This is craziness. So many people are elderly. There should be more seating options.

We came here for the Vancouver Showcase - an NCAA (collegiate) women's basketball tournament. Having never been here, we weren't sure what to expect (especially since it's not a sports venue) and were surprised that they were able install a basketball court and bleachers in the exhibition area. There was an additional area set up for food and drink vendors (including free Tim Horton's coffee and hot chocolate), a basketball net and half court to play on, a mini basketball shooting game, a giant inflatable basketball, tables for eating and chatting, etc. Convention center was very clean and well maintained (including the bathrooms). Staff was very friendly and courteous. Great location - within walking distance from restaurants and hotels in the downtown area. Great facility!

I enjoyed a conference at this location last weekend and from the comfortable seats to the impressive views, it is not a bad place to be locked up in for a few days! I've been to several of these same conferences in other cities and not every location permitted such an organized and easily navigated set up. Registration was in the front on the first floor, which also conveniently had a little bar, lounge, and place to get snackas. It's like they just knew that I would be needing libations to get me through these meetings and lectures. The second floor had multiple rooms with computerized signs designating the courses for easy navigation. The grand ballroom was beautiful with elegant modern lamps cascading across the ceiling making me reminisce the great hall at Hogwarts. The third floor also had plenty of rooms available for all of the meetings and lectures. There was even a great location for the vendors and lunch set up. I also had a couple of days I had meetings in the East building which was conveniently accessible via a warm and enclosed tunnel. Pretty much every window you look out boasts a glorious view, but especially on the third floor. The staff there was excellent keeping everything tidy, helping direct lost attendants, and even getting me gluten free items from the kitchen for my nomming pleasure. Around the convention center are beautiful hotels, great restaurants, and some nice lounges for quiet meetings and little get togethers. Whether you're enjoying the meeting you're at or wanting an escape, this place has everything to keep you comfy.

The Ultimate Sneaker Show convention came to town on this beautiful Saturday. It was a hectic day with cruiseships in Port & Kevin Hart at Rodgers Arena & the BC Lions at BC Place! Like I said lots going on today! So I generally use eBay for my sneaker purchases as I can find my specific tastes quickly & at the right price! The Vancouver Convention Centre is spacious & located right in the heart & bustle of the waterfront. It's a perfect spot with ease of accessibility & plenty of shops & restaurants in the surrounding area. I wanted to attend this sneaker show more out of curiosity & maybe just maybe buy that $1000 pair of shoes!!! Right - LOL. One could even bring their own shoes from their private collection & sell them here - I saw plenty of hundred dollar bills exchanging hands for sneakers! A DJ played tunes, various clothing lines were available on sale - A Bathing Ape, Supreme, Off White, Gucci tops etc. All the latest sneakers on the market were on display & for sale. Yeezy, Travis Scott, Nike VaporMax, Jordans, Air Max etc. All types of Sneaker Heads young & old, were in attendance checking out & buying up the latest shoes. Mark this event in your calender for next year if you're young hip & happening - of rather just have a love for sneakers! #theultimatesneakershow #soleexchange #sneakerhead

Beautiful convention center on the waterfront of VC! It's beautiful, and I am so happy to have been able to attend a conference at the VCC here in Vancouver downtown. It's brand new inside, rooms were easy to find and lecturers easy to hear in the MP rooms. Great experience.

Lovely space and friendly staff. The restrooms are clean and there's one at the entrance, one closer to the exhibition area (inside), and one by the exit. Spacious and high ceiling so great for anime convention, lgbtq+ events, art exhibitions, and product showing convention. Parking lot below and other parking lots around the area. Walkable to bus stops and skytrain station.

Unforgettable experience at the beautiful Convention Center. Security was courteous and let people in by groups at a time. After the news crews got their shot and answers with some of us I entered and awed at the huge rotating globe. I went up escalators then down to coat check. The Hall I was headed for was below street level. That was different but I remained open minded. My ticket was scanned by nice ushers and then I entered a huge room with floor to ceiling windows. What a view! It frames the water and local mountains like a moving picture frame. I was helping myself to some refreshments and met very nice Canucks. We all bonded throughout the last day of Secretary Hillary Clinton's book tour that ended in Vancouver. She even commented at the beautiful windows and the view it provided. When the event was over everyone kept orderly and filtered out respectfully. No protestors thank heavens. Getting our coats was a quick 10 minute process. They have a very efficient flow process in place. I'd be interested in returning for more events at this space. It's beautiful, well secured and the people are nice. They have snacks and drinks available and lots of kiosks and places close by for food. I left with 3 new friends across the Northern Border which I love. I got to listen to Secretary Hillary Clinton be herself unfiltered and humorous in an open discussion. Incredible experience for my first event at this space. Mel M Yelp 18:12

Great place to hold the Vancouver Home Show 2018. I found inspirations on renovations and heard speakers from cooking to renos to finding the right contractor. Very informative.

We were there twice during the public hours. The first time we were there on a Friday late afternoon and we were told by a gentleman at the entrance that the building was closed for an event. The second time we were there on a Friday early afternoon and we were told by another gentleman at the escalator on the ground floor that the building was closed for an event. Is the building closed for the public during the public hours when there is an event? Would the building be opened for events after 5pm? We were near the Centre and there were many people who entered the building. We thought the building was opened to the public due to the lack of staff by the entrance. We went in and reached the second floor. A woman by the escalator on the second floor, who was clearly annoyed and sounded irritated, told us that only members of the seminar can proceed and she asked us if we registered and if we have a name tag. However, we saw many others without a name tag who proceeded to the third floor. If there was someone at the entrance who could have informed us of the building closure then we would not have walked in and felt embarrassed. I visited the Centre's website later and saw that there was no event on that day listed under the "Events" section. Why were we told that the building was closed for an event? And why was the building populated when there was no event listed? I called the Centre the next day and the receptionist said he would transfer my call to the manager. The manager kept interrupting me. He cut me off the phone when I tried to speak. So we tried to find someone who we could talk to. When I looked at the list of contact info. under "Our Team" on the website, the name of the manager who I had talked to on the phone was not on the list. So who did the receptionist transfer my call to? I tried to call another manager two days later and my call went to his voicemail which was a Chinese woman speaking Mandarin. I was surprised. Does that mean the contact info. of "Our Team" on the website is incorrect? Then I emailed to the GM and the CEO but I could not reach them. The fact that I could not reach any of the staff by phone or by email indicates that there is something wrong with the staff.

If there is one place that I find eternally fascinating it the convention centre. I even worked in the past there as a security but it endlessly interesting most given it's wide and complex architecture. Its a place both open and closed, welcoming while revealing only enough. A place where it can be anything in any occasion. Certainly also one of the most beautiful buildings of Vancouver there are not many for sure but the convention centre is one of them. I could talk about the events that happen there it's great location and the landscape that hugs this area of Vancouver but it's the building in itself that holds to me the greatest importance. A must visit for tourists and locals from wine conventions to geek events and everything in between the convention centre it's as eclectic as Vancouver itself.

So today I finally had a chance to use the facilities for a legitimate event. The venue is actually set up quite nicely, with dividers so you can decide how large of a room you want. The view on the N side is seriously as good as it gets. The food here is actually pretty decent. Breakfast they have your typical bacon, sausages, hash browns, and scrambled eggs. The food wasn't too salty, which is nice. Many other places totally load on the sodium. The Italian food here is quite good. The antipasto is decent, and the food is definitely fresh. While the cheese tortellini was decent (neat recipe of chopped vegetables on top), my favourite would be the cannelloni. Again, just the right amount of flavour. The cash bar is nice, but the selection is lacking. Seriously, only Skyy Vodka? Washrooms are nice, but considering the number of people that flood in during conventions, they could've been a bit bigger. The mens room actually had a lineup. You don't see that everyday for sure. I'm sure this place is a total rip-off, but pricing is largely irrelevant since chances are, you aren't paying out of your own pocket to use these facilities. Go thank your boss.

Amazing venue.. I look forward to events here its such a beautiful building. One of my favourite is Shaw's Christmas party with over 3000 guest its a perfect place to have it. Located in Vancouver's waterfront, it is also a energy efficient building, the entrance has a enormous globe its absolutely amazing.

Visited this convention center for a conference. Everything was well kept and the bathrooms were nice and clean. The lobby was very nice and clean. Also an information booth in lobby that had some very helpful information and brochures about the area and Canada.

There are two convention centers East is the older one, not much to say. West is newer and gorgeous. Decorated with pine trees that suffered from the beetles and damaged but creates a beautiful earthy look. Uses many sustainable products for decor and impressive. Value 4/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 4/5 Quality 4/5 17/20

When my husband and I arrived at the cruise terminal, we had to walk through the Vancouver convention center & out into the streets. While walking through, we happened to see the Anime Revolution Convention! The interior of the convention center was very modern, clean and nice. The outside of the convention center provided nice walkways to view the surrounding bay. Walk along the boardwalk next to the convention center and you'll find the Canadian Trail. It's an illustrated walk of Canada's history. Go and check it out!

Beautiful convention center, with nice artwork, the lovely use of wood outside meeting rooms and along some larger walls. Also loved the mosaics on the bottom floor. And the big globe inside the main entrance. Lovely waterside location, fun green roof. Nicely done, all around.

What an impressive convention center! It feels like I've gone camping, surrounded by all these earthy tones and textures. Lots of high ceilings and glass that make the interior naturally beautiful during the day and night. The staff members are genuinely nice and service-oriented, unlike many other convention centers I've been to in the States. My favorite part is that all their catering is done in-house. Every meal and snack I had there was fantastic. The most memorable part was having several mango parfaits during our breaks between training sessions. Hehe. Anyways, I can't wait to attend another event here. The experience was seamless, clean, and calming. Great choice, event planners!

This is for the outside space that surrounds the Convention Centre. It is amazing, beautiful, and cool. The space is huge, not crowed at all. Lots of underground parking. The view of the bay and north Vancouver is gorgeous! And with many restaurants and bars nearby, this is a great place for dinner, and watch the sun set. The Olympic flame stature was on when we were there, which is a giant heater. Fox sports had built a temporary grand stage for the FIFA women's world cup 2015 in the center of the water front area. Overall, this is a great place to roam around and have dinner with an amazing view.

The Vancouver convention center is one of the largest structures in Vancouver. I've never seen anything so grand in my life. The grandeur of the Vancouver convention center was quite magnificent and elegant. Like most convention centers, it was confusing to get around and a challenge to get around. I didn't know that the convention center was split into two buildings. I had to walk from the east building to the west to attend the 2015 BMO Vancouver marathon expo on opening day, 5/1/15. It was through the underground tunnel that you could go between buildings. Or on the street, but I didn't know at the time. I just was meeting a friend of mine, whom was waiting up for me at the expo. I was fortunate to be here for the 2015 annual BMO Vancouver BC marathon. They had held their expo and packet pick up here at the west building. I had come here twice that weekend, parking once at the east building and the west, where it was very easy to get back the day before the race. The Vancouver convention center is located centrally at 999 Canada Place. The waterfront was breathtakingly beautiful and there was a cruise ship that was docked to the east building on marathon weekend. That ship was pretty epic and it made me dream of going on a cruise someday - probably during my golden years - in about 30 years or so. The west wing of the convention center has a pretty big wing for the BMO Vancouver marathon expo, but it wasn't too big. Large enough to hold about 1,000 people at any point of time during that busy weekend. Nearby, bathrooms were available for those who need them. I drove here and paid the $20 for 3 hours parking fee. The garage was very good and secure and they accept credit cards for parking. Just enter your parking stall number into the machine to pay. For those who use the public transit method, check routes within the downtown and within Vancouver to get here for your shopping needs - or whatever event is here for you. The ambiance of the convention center is quite opulent and grand, casual yet kind of amazing at the same time with the architecture and the decor that would amaze and astound. There are many ways to shop here, since there are various shops to spend your money on. Not sure if they had the convention center wifi turned on or not, but it's all good. There was a lot of people streaming in and out of the buildings that weekend. Regardless of whether it was for the marathon or the cruise ship people, it was clear that the Vancouver convention center was the happening place for large events that showcase Vancouver to the world. If you are in town, come on by! Support local! B+

If you get a chance to see an event in action here, jump on it. According to most sources, it's booked up for at least the next year, and it's well deserving! I was at the public opening last weekend, and it was quite the show: balloon animals, guys on stilts, acrobats, face painting...and that was just for the grownups ;) They also had this cool rotating earth at the front - I don't know if it's permanent or not, but it was really impressive! With a sustainable design featuring a "green" roof, floor to ceiling windows that hover over Burrard Inlet, and a wood wall detail that you just really have to see in person to appreciate - this building is stunning! I think the new convention centre blends beautifully with Vancouver's water edge and makes me want to attend an event every (sunny) weekend!

The new Convention Center (an extension of the old one) is stunning. The floors, ceilings and walls to the open space are my type of design. Out of all the grand architechure, nothing can beat the view of the water, trees, mountains, boats and seaplanes. I attended a wedding here last night and the it was the perfect backdrop. Pictures turned out more interesting and conversations seemed to be more exciting. The food was as good as you can get for a wedding of that size. From the appetizer to the dessert course, I wiped my plate clean. It was definitely a beautiful wedding and I am glad that I was there to help celebrate it.

Recently I attended the BC Home & Garden Show at the Newly expanded Convention Center West. The old building is pretty nice, but there's no way anyone can experience this west building with out being impressed. It's massive, for one thing. The ceiling is so high and an escalator that takes you from street level to the exhibition floor actually takes over a minute to complete. It's one of the longest I've ever been on. Now I'm determined to time it next time! (In fact, I think it was Bush Gardens Florida, that was the longest.) The foyer is lit in a tranquil blue light that sets a mood. The upper hall is adorned with an enormous inflated globe, hanging from the ceiling. Really, it's insanely huge. The street level area is spacious with comfortable chairs to sit and even a small meeting area and a cafe at either end. The Cole Harbour Cafe. http://www.yelp.ca/biz/coal-harbour-cafe-vancouver If you're touring about down on the waterfront or stopping by right next door to see the Olympic Torch, you must check this impressive building out.

A couple of years ago, I went here for a medical conference in Spring and I had an awesome time here. The Vancouver Convention Centre is expansive and one of the more modern convention center I've been in the world. There's an inside concourse where they have memorabilia from the Vancouver Olympic games. Outside there is an awesome deck with nice artwork, one of which is the pixedated (Lego-type) sea creature

After a recent Sotheby's International Realty Global Network Event, I must write a review about the staff at the Vancouver Convention Centre! All of the staff was incredibly helpful, but Richard Ouellette in particular truly went above and beyond to help me with something that would have otherwise completely ruined my business trip. He really thought 'out of the box', and I am grateful to the Convention Center management for their contribution and utmost support of Mr Ouellette to resolve a serious problem for me. They were SO professional, and honestly the nicest people! These actions only solidified my wonderful feelings about the locals of Vancouver! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

We were in the west building for AME's Roundup, trade show and meetings. The building is beautiful and there is an emphasis on being green, the water in the toilets is all grey water and collected rainwater. They put the trade show in the basement where, I suppose, the grey-water treatment plant was in the basement too, occasionally the stink wafting through the trade show floor was overwhelming. I would highly recommend verifying this is rectified before booking future events. Additional to this, time seems to stop as one enters the basement, no windows or natural light offer a stark contrast to the open concept of the upper floors. Not to mention the seemingly never ending escalator that brings you into the bowels of Vancouver. I did appreciate the road access, although we didn't use it, would be quite useful to load/unload equipment and other trade show necessities.

The convention center is a beautiful building at Canada Place with magnificent views of the harbor and cruise ships both coming and going from their various journeys. The meeting rooms are big bright, have good acoustics and maintain a comfortable temperature. Overall this is a wonderful place for a conference or convention. I was a little disappointed that the Wi-Fi was not turned on for us and the cost was high ($25 per guest - per device and $147 for the day for an exhibitor.) There are plenty of rest rooms throughout the center which was good considering the size of the magnitude building.

Beautiful, stylish, with great staff and amazing food. This is the perfect place for a large convention. My only reservation was with the exhibit space -- tucked down in the basement, most people didn't want to go see the exhibits. They should have them set up on the main floor.

Went to a conference here last week and was impressed with the venue and the staff. The building itself is quite pretty with lots of natural light from huge windows, beautiful views of the water and easy to follow signs. When I walked in, there was a greeter at the door asking what event I was going to, and she directed me to the right place. The conference itself was well run - the convention centre staff kept the water filled, the areas tidy, and the A/V worked fine. Lunch was put on by the centre and was pretty good - hot food was hot and cold food was cold. Veggies were fresh, etc. Dishes and such were cleared away quickly and it all seemed to go pretty smoothly. Overall, it was a good place for a conference in a great location.

Beautiful and so clean! The lululemon half marathon is based out of the convention center, so I grew familiar with it over the course of the weekend's events. I loved how open it is and how its windows are huge and allow you to see the beautiful views of Vancouver. The bathrooms are large and accommodate big amounts of people, which was a huge plus during my weekend (10,000 runners... there better be enough bathrooms). Great space!

We needed an upgrade for our own city convention centre, as there was only so much you could do to renovate Canada Place (Pan Pacific) and what better way to display to the world when this thing was proposed and ready for operation when the Olympics arrived. The Olympics are long and gone now but one thing that was left was this stucture. I have been here on countless occasions, Auto Show, One of a Kind Show, a charity dinner, Eat Vancouver.... just to name a few, and I always look forward to coming here, especially when a show is put in this venue. When you look on the outside, that is without looking how much of this place is jutting out on the water, you do not realize how big it is in here. With the old Canada Place aging, and no way to expand on that building, this was a very logical thing to do, is to build a new convention centre. The convention halls can be seperated off by retractable walls, this place has multiple rooms, on multiple floors, and it is just beside Canada Place, so for people being used to coming down here for a show, it's not going out of your way. I noticed that many of the shows that used to take place at BC Place have also been moved here, as it is way more friendly to walk around, instead of walking around a stadium doing a loop and finally reaching the center/main floor. From the sky, this building has an entire green roof, six acre's worth, as in real plant life, it is quite a sight to see on a nice day when you have a good view of the building. Even the washrooms are equipped with water saving toilets (if your going to the men's washroom, read the disclaimer above the urinals!), LED lights are used, etc, etc, etc, to show the world a 'green' vancouver. If you ever are invited to a dinner event here, take a look at the view of North Vancouver from the windows here, it is breathtaking, and to know your in a state of the art building, that they say will later also be the ship terminal is a benefit to all of us who live in Vancouver.

There's always something happening at the Vancouver Convention Centre, and the art installations rotate so there's lots to explore. Staff are a lot of fun and always helpful - love the focus on customer service. Washrooms are clean and accessible. Plenty of seating around the building. Signage is pretty good and it's hard to get lost. Feels safe at all the various parts of the centre. Not a lot of elevators; they often seem to be tucked away somewhere.

All you need to do is look at the picture: possible the most beautiful setting in North American for a conference center, and to boot a modern artwork in and of itself? Nothing bland about the design on north docks of downtown Vancouver in the setting of the northern mountain ranges, watching the sea life, airplanes, and ever changing sunlight on the city. The center is split in 2 parts, sometimes a bit of a walk from the far end to the other end, but with a view that distracts you from that inconvenience. Very easy to walk to nearly any major food district, you are not trapped in some overpriced corporate jail like most centers in the USA. No points of excessive crowding, plenty of space, this was truly perfectly designed for large crowds.

Great convention centre! Cool for alot of conventions like the auto show and IDS, it is a sweet venue.

I think the folks in Vancouver take design fairly seriously. It was pretty evident as soon as I arrived at the airport, and I found myself walking along waterfalls, a river, and even totem poles. Well, I guess another city property like the convention center shouldn't be treated any differently. Viewing it from the outside, it's pretty clear that it was designed to blend in with its surrounding environment a la Frank Lloyd Wright. From Stanley Park, it almost appears subterranean with ample use of grass and terracing on top of the structure and sloping downwards. Inside, the feel is entirely different. It's as if it was designed by the folks from Jenga. You know, that party game where you build increasingly tall structures with uniform blocks of wood? Well, those blocks are everywhere inside. They form many of the walls and are staggered so that the texture is far from uniform. To punctuate the design, there are free structures suspended from the ceilings also made from these blocks. I attached a photo of a couple of them. They kind of look like the "crystalline entity" from Star Trek rendered in wood. It's interesting, and the center is always visually engaging like that. And if you ever get tired of the views inside, the center affords beautiful, up-close views of the nearby harbor, landing seaplanes, Grouse mountain, etc. It's a good part of the city to be in. Beyond the architectural design, the center is functional as well. The space was sufficiently large enough to accommodate most of our ICIAM meeting which drew several thousand delegates from all around the world. I say most because there was a need for a few sessions to be held in the old convention center right next door. This wasn't so terrible really given the close proximity. There was a great mix of differently sized rooms, plenty of bathrooms, and the option to cater a nice mix of food on-site. All told, the convention proceeded along swimmingly. Definitely recommend for small and medium-sized conventions.

Why did Vancouver Marathon Society choose Vancouver Convention Centre as a venue for their Sports & Lifestyle Expo which included the BMO Vancouver Marathon bib/package pickup for all the runners? Those who manage the Vancouver Convention Centre have no respect for runners. Runners who finished the BMO Vancouver Marathon who wanted to use the washrooms were told by security to go to Canada Place which is a distance of 300 metres. Non-runners were never questioned and they could use the washrooms. This is a new low and what a terrible way to welcome runners from other parts of Canada and other parts of the world to Vancouver!

Went to a conference here in Vancouver in October 2010. It was lovely, spacious building and I loved the integration of greenspace on the rooftop. The view of the waterfront is fantastic as we watched the sun rise over the mountain, reflecting off the surface of the water.(yes! lectures started at 7:00 in the morning). The catering here isn't bad for a convention center - boxed lunches included a mixed berry salads, open faced gourmet sandwiches and even sushi at times. Staff are friendly and polite. The location of the convention centre is great because it's close to Gastown, Robson and other downtown amenities. If you factor in the ease of transportation with the Skytrain system from the airport, Vancouver is a great location for large scale meetings. Considering all the choices in the downtown area, multiple conventions can be accomodated at the same time. Why it doesn't get 5 stars? Well - it would be nice to have localized free wi-fi spots within the building. If the airports can do it, so can the convention centre. The kiosks set up for internet access were rather slow and outdated. Considering that the industry is moving more towards "cloud computing", easy access and rapid internet access is essential feature for any large scale meeting. Overall, it is the best convention centre experience I've had in a while.

I was here for the PMP North American Congress and I was blown away by this venue and the staff here. The people manning the Congress were knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly. From the attendee's perspective, they made everything seem effort less. They venue itself is nothing short of stunning. There are amazing views of Coal Harbour and the north shore mountains, there is art and photos everywhere and the interior is very Vancouver. Lots of wood and great view. The food they served was wonderful. The buffets are a lot more than over cooked salmon and grey meatloaf.

I've recently attended a Professional Conference here. I've attended my share and I must say that all of the venues I've been an attendee for, this one by far takes the cake. The majority of the conference for me took place in Convention Centre West. Beautiful Beautiful building. Ceiling high glass windows that line the perimeter of the first and second floors giving you views of the lovely buildings around as well as the waterfront. There's so much attention paid to detail- from the wood on the walls, lamps in the reception area and even the carpet on the floor (remnant of the ocean that surrounds it). It's modern looking inside and out. It's an added plus that the Winter Olympic Torch holder and a number of art pieces by local artists can be found outside of the Centre for Convention goers to adore during session breaks. Too bad it rained most of my time in the area, but at least I got to enjoy it on the last day. Logistically, aside from the fact that the toilets on the second floor didn't flush the 2nd morning (which pissed a few ladies off), they were on point: providing free water for people outside session rooms and with greeters to answer questions. The coffee brewed amped me through 8am sessions. There's also a food court across the street if you don't want to pay $8 for a tiny sandwich. Pleased to have been a part of the Convention Center. The environment had a positive influence on my learning while I was there as an attendee.

I've attended a big event here and also organized a big event here (both weddings) and both times I've been blown away by the quality of the service, venue, and food. The staff really know what they're doing in terms of managing crowds and making sure that everyone is satisfied. All of my guests were gushing about how much they loved the scenery and the set up of everything at the Centre. For the food, we served both beef and fish options, of which the beef was perfectly tender and done medium - but not in a dry way. The halibut was served in a savory seafood broth and flaked just enough - definitely not overcooked like many places make fish. The tiramisu that was served as dessert was so delicious that my fiancé/husband, who didn't quite get to eat as much of everything as he wanted since we had to take lots of pictures, made sure to eat ALL of his slice and not miss out on a single crumb! I'd definitely recommend the Convention Centre for your event if you want a terrific view, amazing food, and great service (and costs the same as other downtown hotel ballrooms).