Doors Open to Vancouver’s most popular and iconic buildings
Doors Open events are hosted in cities around the world, including London, New York and Toronto, that connects residents with the buildings they know, giving them a look into the activities that normally take place behind the scenes.
On Saturday, October 4, from 10am-5pm the City will host Vancouver’s inaugural Doors Open, a one-day event that will allow the public a behind-the-scenes look at over 20 popular and iconic Vancouver buildings.
Throughout the day, the public will be able to enjoy free access to Vancouver venues for an opportunity to learn about civic services while experiencing Vancouver’s architectural, design, engineering, and cultural heritage.
Doors Open venues are located in three walkable clusters: downtown, around City Hall, and in the False Creek Flats.
For a full list of participating buildings visit www.doorsopenvan.ca. Venues include:
- City Hall
- False Creek Energy Centre
- Scotiabank Dance Theatre
- 3-1-1 Call Centre
- Vancouver Animal Control Centre
- Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Training Centre
- Vancouver Police Department Mounted Unit – and more
A variety of tours will be offered at each site. Plan your visit by going to www.doorsopenvan.ca
