I came here with my boyfriend to attend his friend's wedding. The venue here is beautiful and has a beautiful view of the waterfront. The servers during the reception was awesome and the food was delicious!!! The presentation of the hall was beautiful, even the food presentation was beautiful.

I'm stunned this is getting 4 stars from folks. This is hands down the nicest convention center I've been to in North America. The highlight of the Center is the beautiful wood work that is on the west side. Three giant wood sculptures hang over a 60+ foot atrium.The view of the city and harbor is spectacular, they are close to a not-awful food court and most conventions end up handing out $30... more

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... more

The most beautifully located convention center I have ever been to. You get a great view of the bay. It is a very well positioned area with great hotels and restaurants around. I love this city anyways.

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... more

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... more

I could've sworn I had written a review on this bloated government project, not only do I keep tabs on these insane projects, as part of my work, I go to so many different trade shows for the past 5 years (part of the reason why I joined Yelp lol), but I digress.

Today, attending my 1st ever Fan Expo, reminded me to check in.

Of all the government fat projects, this one crucially needed for... more

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.

Beautiful view of the harbor. The rooms are nice and large. Plentiful restrooms and the display space is enormous!

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... more

This is a really nice Convention Center. Beatiful layout with exceptional interior warm decorations. We're talking wood accents everywhere and warm tones to keep it calm and sophisticated. We came for the Lululemon Vancouver Seawheeze Half Marthon check-in (registration) and they really made an event of it. Great outside deck to hold yoga sessions amongst picturesque views.

Nearby is Cruise... more

I went to a three-day conference here in June 2014 and I was really impressed by the venue. The view of the water from the floor to ceiling windows is just incredible. It is super close to Stanley Park, which is perfect for lunch break walks, and I also thought the garden on the roof was really neat.

The layout is good and there were ample bathrooms and seating areas on each floor. I also... more

Worth Exploring

Regardless for your reason to be there, this building is worth exploring inside and out.
Lots of pubs and restaurants on the outside, the Jack Pool Plaza holds the Vancouver 2010 Olympic flame. Lit for special occasions it makes for amazing photographs.
Don't miss the pixelated whale, the giant rain drop or the view of Stanley park and the North... more

Good place to stay

Good and nice place to get an idea about the coming and leaving from cruiseships
You can come quite close to get an idea how big they are

A nice view near the olympic flame

You can have a nice view and calm place, you can also see the sculpture of 3D Orca in addition to the olympic flame! But if have no time you can skip it!

Quite impressive

The building itself is airy and impressive but even if you are not attending a conference it is nice just to stroll outside then maybe head to a nearby restaurant such as the Cactus Club.

great cruise terminal

This is a great place to see the cruise ships when they are in. You can walk on the deck above the ships and get a great close view of the cruise ships with all the people on the decks.

If you have 10000 friends or want have a flag football tourney this is a perfect place for a party.

Stunning

Absolutely stunning convention centre in the heart of Vancouver, BC! Have been for several conferences, in a variety of rooms and function types. All were absolutely fantastic.

Easy to get around

I was there for a convention and found it nice and easy to get around. Beautiful view of the water and easy location to walk to from many hotels. Nice experience.

I'm writing this as a vendor who had a booth at an event here.

I generally like this venue. It's spacious, scenic (if you're not in the lower level) and generally well-designed.

There's ample washrooms both inside the convention halls and outside of them. They place a high emphasis on security which is what I want to see.

What annoys me is their desire to absolutely stick it to you with... more

"WOOT! CONVENTIONS!!!"

This is simply a center or stage... for all that happens here. So lets keep it short and simple.

-The parking lot is GREAT. Usually parking lots have pricier fees than street parking.. not in this case. When there are bigger shows, there may be discounts to parking. Vancouver Auto show pretty much gave out free parking if your smart about it, and the ease of mind is... more

Would not choose to go back

We were taking part in the Vancouver Outdoor Aventure and Travel Show with an exhibit. When we arrived to set up we were treated very rudely by convention centre staff. Later after leaving to go home for the night we paid our parking stub for our 3 hours at the parking lot. There are signs everywhere that indicate you have... more

Great venue

Went to the wellness show...I LOVE this beautiful facility...the interior is very spacious and the woodwork inside, beautiful. Ocean views on a sunny day, or even cloudy day, is spectacular....!

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... more

Lots to see and do

Even if you are not attending a convention, the VCC is a must to visit. Stroll outside and watch the cruise ships on and off load passengers and cargo. Take in the beauty of the North Shore mountains and Burrard Inlet. Inside, stop for coffee and then wander upstairs to shop and enjoy the elegant restaurant. If you are attending... more

Great place

I attended a conference in this place. Awesome building, very ecofriendly, huge, great location overseeing the Vancouver Harbour. It has a large basement where we attended expo and has multiple huge rooms!! Really great place for large conferences. Great eatouts in nearby pan Pacific hotel and Fairmont Waterfront. One helpful advice is to be aware that some west side rooms... more

I have been to many convention centers, and I must say the one drawback to this stunning place is the fact that it is rather difficult to focus on the meeting when the surroundings are so beautiful. Kudos to the architects and artists who created this place. Worth a walk through even if you don't have a conference!

Technical skills joining nature

Located in an incredible spot, at the Pacific waterfront, Vancouver Convention Centre offers to its guests the opportunity of putting together professional skills and nature watching. Everybody can only admire the ability of using recyclable materials in very modern architecture, with best facilities.
I also liked the way of showing to the guests pages of the history of Canada, by... more

This is such a beautiful space! It's so big and open, gorgeous views of the water, everything is clean and modern.

Awesome views

Who on earth should take time out their holidays to visit a convention center? If it's this one, then you should.
Even though we couldn't go inside, there are still heaps of things to do outside, including views of massive cruise ships, the north coast, a pixel orca, and some cafes and restaurants around the outside. Definitely worth a walk... more

Watch the Cruise ships

You can include this in a walk around the seawall in Stanley Park as it is not that far away or simply hop a bus for the short duration.

A nice convention center with a beatiful view

I 've attended to many conventions in US and Canada and I can say withou a doubt that this convention center has one of the most pleasant views of all of them.
Not to mention that it's very well located and the rooms are big and have great accoustics.

Took away 1 star for lack of wi-fi.

The convention center is beautiful... and conveniently located. Instead of reviewing the architecture / location, I will list a few things that might be useful.

The Convention Center, Canada Place, and Metro are all connected underground. So you don't have to be outside at all if it's raining!

If you're taking the metro (Skytrain), exit "Waterfront"... more

One of the nicest centers I've seen

Great location, amazing views, spacious and clean, user-friendly presentation system with good vision and sound quality. Comfortable places for sitting outside the lecture rooms, many bathrooms conveniently dispersed along the center.

Beautiful

I've been to a lot of convention centres for work and this one is definitely in my top 3 list! Only downside is there is only one small coffee shop on-site and it gets really busy! The views and the decor inside are just amazing!

Walk along the Coal Harbour Seawalk

The convention center was built for the 2010 Olympics. Vancouver did a great job incorporating art, history and beautiful sights into the Coal Harbour Seawalk around/behind the convention center. Follow this walkway/bike path from the convention center all along the Harbour and into Stanley Park -- great little parks along the way, restaurants and fun people-watching.

Fabulous setting for a convention

I would have given the centre an excellent rating if the facility had been a few degrees warmer! The AC made it very uncomfortable to sit in one place for very long. I loved the wooden walls made from mountain pine beetle wood. We enjoyed the view of the water and the seaplanes landing and taking off. We walked back... more

Return visit

We were last here just prior to the Winter Olympics. They had just started to plant the gardens on the roof. What a transformation. It looks fantastic. We love the Seawall walk, despite the crowds on the Canada Day long weekend. Well worth visiting. We love Vancouver.

I love this building and prefer this over the other for conventions and other trade shows. Very clean, spacious and classy looking with a lot more room for larger events than the other one. The building hosts need to be a little more friendly that generally work the building. I get that certain type of convention people are "characters", however, some people come in from all over for certain... more

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... more

Best venue ever

I have been to many convention centers throughout the United States and Canada, this one by far is the best, the rooms are easily accessible and the surroundings are gorgeous, lots of restaurants nearby and the views are spectacular

Banquet Kitchen Needs A Chef

I recently attended the "Gala Dinner with Cocktails" at the Convention Centre East. The conference was for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. As a companion to the delegate I paid $140 for the privilege. The tables were set for ten. There were no cocktails. Two bottles of BC wine were placed on the table for ten diners. The salad course... more

Extensive room and facilites in the heart of Downtown

With the expansion of the new Convention building, outstanding big rooms and facilities within walking distance of hotels and restaurants

Innovative and Green

It is an amazing convention centre - beautifully located with spectacular views!! The best of innovation in convention centres offering simplicity and elegance - truly a work of art and functionality.

The Vancouver Convention Centre has hosted tons of events over the years. Many of which I had the pleasure of attending. Rather, than reviewing the convention centre on the events themselves which are often out of the control of the centre. I am going to review the good and bad about the convention centre as a functioning space

The Good
1) Location. The Convention Centre is right beside... more

Super Convention Centre

We came here for the Vancouver International Car Show, which was very good. I was interested in the size of the center-very big. Architecture and construction material is something to see. The location is great. A walk around the outside gives an awesome view of the seaplane harbor and the cargo harbor as well as the downtown area. So even... more

Convention Centre complete location

This Convention centre has many conveniences and set right in the centre of downtown Vancouver with the most spectacular views. All the amenities are right there on site. Staff is very professional.

This is more a review of the venue as a host for the Auto show... I love that the place can get people in and out super quick (that triple bank of escalators in either direction so rocks for mass people moving)... but it just ends up being so stuffy in there for large events. At the Christmas show I noticed it too, and further reinforced it at this years Auto show... they need more air... more

Great Location

The Dental Conventions were usually held here and they were always the best, with accommodations, meals, space, being perfect! Everything seem to run smoothly, people were looked after, and it was FUN! Great place to host an event.

Vancouver Wine Festival

Always a fun time. Very spacious and well organized. also the transit system is great for arriving back home safe.

One of the best around

Have you been to a more scenic, cool convention center than our new one built for the Olympics? Great atmosphere and views, worth a visit.

Definitely the location and views are the highlight

I was there for the annual Salvation army breakfast event in Dec. 2012. I agree with a previous post that it is a large facility but very well maintained. the north shore mountain view from within the conference hall was absolutely gorgeous.

Over all i had a great time at the convention centre.

Great new facility

Take the time to find out what you are looking at inside the convention centre. Like the roak wall ... what the story there? How about the roof? This is a very interesting and amazing building. Around the outside there are also lots of great eateries, like Mahoney & Sons or Leonida's chocolate & coffee bar.

Vancouver Convention Centre has the worst food on the planet

We had our 2012 Vancouver Tourism Awards breakfast at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. The food provided was absolutely appalling. It was not edible. It was fried eggs (greasy, disgusting), water, coffee, awful sausages, and some dried out pastries. It was without question the worst breakfast I have ever been served in my lifetime.
I am so embarrassed for... more

It's only a convention centre

Not really much here for a tourist to the city. Nothing much else I can say about it. Its in a good location in the city though, so if you are going to a convention here, give you a good base to see the Gastown area of Vancouver

great place to hoat a large event

the place is massive to hold a large event. its a good place to hold corporate events. the food is great, but the price is a bit expensive. there are many there places around to look when at the convention center. the loxation cant be any better, located in the heart of downtown vancouver.

Company Christmas Party three years in a row.

The first year, our party was so-so. They gave us the hugest room they could find for 100 people... Since then, they've set up a special area for us instead that overlooks the water. Much better use of space.

The food here is awesome. Since our party is a buffet, I get to choose all the yummy nummys I love... on the Charcuterie Platter, they have... more

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... more

Award winning design

Located downtown at the water front. It is divided into an east wing at Canada place and a west wing where the Olympic torch is located just outside. Great water views from its 4 story high glass outer walls. The west wing has a green grassy roof. It was fun watching the seaplanes land and takeoff next door. The modern... more

Great facility, great views....don't miss it

This amazing beautiful convention centre is constructed of BC products and has a green roof and other green & recycling features that make it a very unique building. It has incredible conference facilities, sweeping views and is deligtful to work in.....I have attended conferences and presented at conferences in this amazing building so have enjoyed all that it has to... more

An amazing building

This is a beautiful space with a strong commitment to environmental initiatives. Sweeping views of the harbour, and lots of floor to ceiling windows.

Beautiful Surroundings

Visit this area to see a beautiful view of Vancouver and Stanley Park. Walking around will provide several sights including the Olympic Torch and various sculptures.

sprawling luxury

This is a very large convention centre. Also very well maintained and used for a lot of different things. The only thing I don't like about it is whenever I'm there I seem to get lost. So make sure you give yourself enough time!

The convention center is amazingly beautiful with spectacular views. During my visit this past week we were treated to cocktail hours and dinners at the convention center. For those from the US, please remember that Canada has different rules when it comes to liquor. Their pours are about 1 ounce, while ours are anywhere between 1.5 and 2, so if you think they are being stingy with their pours,... more

Lovely Location and a great Place

Being close by to where I was staying at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel, certainly a great location for a meeting or conference etc. Great views of the harbour / city and mountains.

Day 12/30: 30-day Oct yelp challenge

One of the most open convention centres that I have been to, and definitely in the running for the best view. Popular venue for grad dinners, shows and conventions (obviously) and I've been here for the former. If you're planning on hosting a dinner event here, the pricing is a bit higher than the nearby Pan Pacific Hotel for a comparable room. The views... more

dont forget to get the globe on your hand photo

if you have some time just to watch how they process conventions it is wonderful. If you have the opportunity to attend a convention, even better. the best thing is the view

Great location

Right on the Vancouver waterfront, this a fabulous location for conventions, meetings, exhibits. There for Mexi-Go last Saturday. Will be there again soon for ID West

the Canadian provincial walk outside was very well done

Seeing all the provinces interspersed along the walkway was very interesting. We realized that we have covered a lot of Canada! The convention center itself seemed to be very active and able to accommodate a lot of groups at once. There was even a wedding going on.

Nice Convention and Exhibition Space - Nothing Special

The convention centre is nice - but really nothing special, especially given the amount of money spent on it. A nice visit - but really not a destination that you would miss out on.

Beautiful

Went for a conference with about 3000 people

Was an awesome venue for a meeting place w/ a large number of people. We were there for meetings during the day plus dinner on two times. The food and drinks were above average for this large of an event. Our group was so big that it covered the inside plus the outside decks and the deck below. Don't know... more

The windows make it all worth it

Beautiful location for a conference. Nice views of the north shore! Can be a bit confusing to find where you need to be.

Wonderful view

Food and service excellent in the upstairs restaurant.. Views of the water and ships lovely! A great place for convention. Lots of rooms for breakout session.. Good sound system. Very helpful staff.

What a view

We attended a reception here, and the view of the harbor was fantastic! It's worth a walk through just to see the view!

Gorgeous space, great atmosphere! The architecture is almost as breathtaking as the views, and that is saying something!
While I have only visited the VCC as a conference attendee, I truly enjoyed the time I spent here. I did not get a chance to see the rooftop garden, although I really wish I could have. The meeting rooms were well lit, and even though they were chilled for "
"optimal... more

Nice venue for large events

Great facility for very large events. Always tidy and clean.

Beautiful convention center, just the right size, not overwhelmingly huge.

I've worked at an Exhibitor at many, many convention centers all over the world, and although these were, I assume, issues of the group meeting, not of the Convention Centre, I do have some suggestions.

I had both an exhibitor and an attendee badge.

1. If enough people comment what a bad spot you got for your booth,... more

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... more

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,... more

bold and beautiful is the name of the game. i use to work a block away from here and both the interior and exterior prove for a nice 15 minute stroll (something to take note of if you're organizing an event here- lots of signs/station people are a must). i was here for a large event (60 tables), but just above was an upscale wedding that looked both posh and lovely. my only complaint is that... more

awesome

Stunning architecture and excellent show facilities.

Great place to see all ships in and out of port. Clean, great for picture taking and walking.

I went to the 2010 Vancouver Home Show and had the pleasure to tour this building. I was blown away by the quality and layout of the construction, the staff, and the location. Beautiful views of North Vancouver and the Ocean as well as Stanley Park.

I spent a couple days at the Vancouver Convention Centre for a Conference I was at. The building itself is quite beautiful. It's a very large and spacious building. While I was there there was at least three events (including the TBEX conference I was attending) at the same time. The building is apparently very eco friendly. There's a rooftop lawn, honey bees and so other eco friendly features.... more

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... more

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

The new West expansion of the Vancouver Convention Centre is a very modern and elegantly designed building. It's a very large and accommodating building that has 52 meeting rooms and a 53,000 square ft signature ballroom. They have variety of trade shows throughout the year, my favourite being "Eat! Vancouver Food and Cooking Festival" held in June. The floor to ceiling glass windows provides... more

And I am BACK folks!! After a two-month sojourn in Manila where Yelp does not exist, I am happy to report my first activity back in Vancouver was to go to EAT Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Centre yesterday. No better way to cure horrible jetlag than gobbling up free food samples and pounding back the wine, I mean, sipping wine like a lady with fellow foodies.

The views outside the... more

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... more

Beautiful! Huge windows with amazing views! An easy conference space to navigate too. Love it! Thank you Canada!

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... more

Artistic to the Nth degree. I walked around at night. I love the meld of glass and that wooden earthy like interior. The blue lit signs and the spinning earth hanging from the ceiling. It's one of the nicest convention centres I've seen on this continent. Classy Canada. Really. I'm finally impressed.

the most beautiful convention center i've ever seen (and i've been to A LOT of conventions) the scenery was surreal.

not bad to work at and all the labor is cool

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... more

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.

I went to the New Zealand Wine festival in the New Convention Centre or Convention Centre West or whatever they call it today. After traversing 3 empty floors of stunning architecture and views I arrived, cash only, it was back to the old convention Centre for an ATM as they don't have any yet in the New/West Convention Centre. The wine was great all those pinots and sav blancs in the same... more

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... more