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Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
A unique architectural statement combined with a stunning waterfront setting, the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (VCEC) is the perfect venue for the World Rose 2009 Festival.
The Festival will be housed in the new West Wing - 4 city blocks large with 60% on land and 40% on water - capped with a 6 acre living roof!
A location that delivers all of the excitement and amenities of downtown Vancouver, the VCEC is at the centre of it all. Outdoor terraces cascade onto waterfront parkland and concourses overlook departing cruise ships. Enjoy panoramic views of Vancouver, Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. The harbourfront setting offers unique access to Stanley Park, downtown Vancouver, and the north shore. What a wonderful spot to enjoy the Rose!
The VCEC is fully accessible, and is easy to get to!
What is the best way to get to the Festival? The VCEC is easily accessible by car, foot, bike, and public transit (bus, Seabus and Skytrain). Visit www.vcec.ca for detailed information.
Where can I park and how much is it? Parking is available directly underneath the VCEC, operated by Citipark. It is a relatively expensive spot to park (approximately $20 per day in 2008). Other parking lots are located nearby that require a short walk, and costs can vary from $10 to $20 per day. These are located at:
- DPC Parking: 900 Cordova Street
- Commerce Place: 400 Burrard Street
- Waterfront Centre: 200 Burrard Street
- Imperial Parking: 200 Granville Street
- Station East: 555 Cordova Street
Where is the handicap parking at the VCEC? Handicap parking is available at the VCEc’s Citipark. The elevators providing access to the Festival are fully accessible.
Is the VCEC accessible to wheelchairs? The VCEC has wheelchair services, accessible elevators, accessible restroom stalls, unisex restrooms to accommodate a guest with special requirements and their attendant and varying height public telephones including a sit-down TTY unit.
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