Canada Place sails
The five white sails atop Canada Place are a Canadian icon and have served as a recognizable landmark of the Vancouver waterfront and Canada since 1986.
The Canadian Trail
Come explore, discover, and interact with Canada from coast to coast to coast on the Canadian Trail at Canada Place!
Along Canada Place’s west promenade, the Canadian Trail is a unique walk across Canada from east to west and north to south. The Canadian Trail is divided into 13 equal sections to represent our 10 provinces and three territories, with each province and its communities indicated in tile and coloured glass.
Stroll along the Canadian Trail to the North Point for incredible views of the Port of Vancouver, Stanley Park, Coal Harbour, Burrard Inlet, and the beautiful North Shore mountains.
TIP! Download the Canada Place iOS app for added trivia and information about the cities and provinces highlighted on The Canadian Trail.
Salish Sea, the Journey Within
Visitors to the Canadian Trail are greeted by an Indigenous art installation designed by Susan Point’s Coast Salish Arts, titled “Salish Sea, the Journey Within.” Created through a collaboration with Susan’s sons, Thomas Cannell and Brent Sparrow, the design represents everyone who visits the Salish Sea, connecting all cultural backgrounds of the people who now share and love this land.
Heritage Horns
O Canada! Did you know that the Heritage Horns sound the first four notes of our national anthem every day at noon?
About the Heritage Horns
The Heritage Horns, were originally built as a BC Hydro Canadian Centennial project in 1967. They were positioned on the roof of the original BC Hydro Building where they sounded every high noon in the downtown core for more than 20 years. When BC Hydro vacated the building in the 1990s, Canada Place Corporation acquired the horns, and placed them on the roof of the Pan Pacific Hotel at Canada Place. They’ve been sounding here every day at noon since 1994!
Fun Fact: Previously operated on a mechanical timer, the horns would not always chime at exactly noon. Canada Place would field many a phone call from local businesses noting their employees would be leaving too early for lunch, attributed of course to an early miscue by the horns. And so, it was decided to switch to an electrical timer to ensure a consistent sounding of the horns at 12 noon – sharp!
450,000 km2 of stories exhibit
We’re proud to feature the “450 000 km2 of stories” photo exhibit to Canada Place. The exhibit celebrates Canada’s unique natural and cultural heritage through spectacular images representing our vast network of national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas from each province and territory.
Where can I find the “450 000km2 of stories” exhibit?
The “450 000 km2 of stories” photo exhibit can be viewed on the observation deck on the upper promenade, on the north side of Canada Place, behind the FlyOver retail space and the Flying Whale Waterfront Café.
Explore Our Stories
We’re proud to feature the “Explore Our Stories” photo exhibit at Canada Place. This collaboration between Parks Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage celebrates Canada’s unique natural and cultural heritage through spectacular images representing our vast network of national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas from each province and territory.
Where can I find the “Explore Our Stories” exhibit?
The “Explore Our Stories” photo exhibit can be viewed on the top level of Canada Place, on the north side adjacent to the FlyOver ride entrance.
Voyage Canada Exhibit
Voyage Canada is a collection of engaging and surprising stories from across the country, giving visitors an appreciation of the richness and diversity of Canada. Each panel tells a local Canadian story – funny, strange, touching – and well known to locals in that region. You can find the panels along Canada Place’s west promenade, right next to the Canadian Trail!
Welcome Centre
Upon arriving at Canada Place, visit the Welcome Centre located in the main plaza. You can’t miss the giant maple leaf, where staff are available to answer your questions, provide information about our facility and exciting events taking place in and around Canada Place.
Canada Place is proud to partner with Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing to operate the Welcome Centre.