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Tis the Season to go Mobile with the Woodwards Windows Displays

12/01/11Christmas planning and festive fun have officially begun with the 24th annual Christmas at Canada Place. Once again Canada Place is hosting Vancouver’s most treasured tradition, the Woodward’s Windows, from December 1, 2011 to January 4, 2012. ‘Tis the season to go mobile! Canada Place Corporation has created a new free mobile app available on iPhone and Android devices to add to the experience and make it an interactive holiday visit to each amazing display.

National Capital Commission at Canada Place

10/27/11Vancouver, BC ― The National Capital Commission (NCC), together with Canada Place, invite British Columbians to share their ideas and their aspirations for the future of Canada’s Capital at the Plan for Canada’s Capital kiosk in Vancouver from October 29 to October 30, 2011.

Canada Place Wins International Award For Festival Of The Year

10/05/11Vancouver, BC – Canada Place won the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Grand Pinnacle Award for Canada Day at Canada Place 2011 presented by Coast Capital Savings. The International Festivals & Events Association hosts the annual Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards recognizing excellence in producing all components of a festival or event. Individual awards are handed out for excellence in creative, multi-media, advertising campaigns and sponsorship in addition to the overall grand prize,the Grand Pinnacle Award for international event of the year.

Jack Layton State Funeral on Canada Place Storyboard

08/26/11LIVE BROADCAST OF JACK LAYTON’S FUNERAL AT CANADA PLACE Vancouver, BC – Canada Place will broadcast the state funeral for the Honourable Jack Layton, Leader of her Majesty’s Official Opposition, on Saturday, August 27th beginning at 10:00am PDT.

Canada Day at Canada Place 2011 - Best Ever!

07/02/11Vancouver, BC – Canada Day at Canada Place, presented by Coast Capital Savings, was a resounding success as the largest event outside of Ottawa celebrated our nation with a waterfront party, parade and fireworks. Canada Day at Canada Place took over the streets, Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and Harbour Green Park as the nation came together to cheer, sing, dance and play on our country’s 144th birthday. The waterfront party was followed by the ever-popular 3rd annual Canada Day Parade and spectacular two-barge Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show.

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Canucks Playoff Viewing at Canada Place

06/06/11Canada Place is proud to broadcast all Vancouver Canucks playoff games on Canada's Storyboard, the 25ft Outdoor LED Screen on the front of Canada Place. A natural gathering place just steps from public transit, families, visitors and sports enthusiasts are invited to come together at Canada Place to cheer on their Canucks. Game 2 on Saturday was witnessed by thousands in a fun family-friendly environment.

Canada Day at Canada Place Presented by Coast Capital Savings

05/19/11Canada Place is pleased to announce BC-based Coast Capital Savings as title sponsor of Canada Day at Canada Place 2011. Their support of this year’s celebration at the iconic landmark promises to make Canada’s 144th birthday festivities at Canada Place the biggest and best yet.

Canada Place Welcomes Prime Minister Stephen Harper to Vancouver

02/21/11Canada Place was honoured to have Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Vancouver on Monday to announce the completion of the replacement of the facility’s iconic 90-foot sails. Completed on time and on budget, the sail replacement will ensure Canada Place continues to thrive and generate $1 billion to the local economy each year for the next thirty years.

Canada Place Raises Funds to Support Children on the Downtown Eastside

02/16/11Canada Place is thrilled to announce Christmas at Canada Place was a resounding success, resulting in $27,000 raised for Strathcona Community Centre’s Food Security for Children Program. The event featured Breakfast with Santa, presented by Real Canadian Superstore® and the resurgence of the Woodward’s Windows out in the community. Thanks to the tremendous support of our sponsors, the 23rd annual event brought holiday magic to young and old alike, while supporting local charities.

Canada Place Brings the Woodward’s Windows Home for the Holidays

11/29/10Home for the holidays! For the first time in nearly two decades, the historic Woodward’s Windows will be viewable back where it all began: in the newly restored Woodward’s building at Hastings and Abbott. Beginning December 1st, the beloved Woodward’s Windows will delight guests with animated scenes and colourful holiday characters. An additional five displays are featured throughout downtown Vancouver. Which one do you remember best? Santa’s Workshop, Teddy Bears at Play, the Candlestick Factory?

Canada Day at Canada Place 2010 wins Event of the Year

11/03/10Canada Place Corporation is thrilled to announce its marquee Canada Day at Canada Place 2010 event has been awarded the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s (TIAC) 2010 Metro Toronto Convention Centre Event of the Year Award. The National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by The Toronto Star, recognizing tourism excellence, were announced during a ceremony last night at the TIAC Tourism Summit in Gatineau, Quebec.

Canada Day at Canada Place wins 2009 IFEA Grand Pinnacle Award

09/21/10The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to Canada Day at Canada Place 2009 on September 15th with a Gold IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA’s 55th Annual Convention & Expo in Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. Canada Day at Canada Place 2009 has won six local, nation and international awards.

Canada Place begins work to replace iconic sails

07/21/10Vancouver, British Columbia – Today Canada’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird, joined with Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Mike Shardlow, President and CEO of Canada Place Corporation to mark the start of construction for the replacement of Canada Place’s iconic sail roof.

Canada Day at Canada Place a Resounding Success!

07/02/10Waving flags, red and white apparel and maple leafs as far as the eye could see— it was all part of Canada Day at Canada Place 2010. This year Canada Place celebrated across the country in both Vancouver and Ottawa where Canada Place’s “Canadian Spirit Booth” made its debut at Canada Day in the Capital.

13 Hours of Free Canada Day Fun

07/01/10On July 1st let’s rekindle that outpouring of patriotic expression and celebrate our nation. From dawn to dusk we’ll be dancing, singing and cheering all in the name of Canada’s 143rd birthday. Starting with Canada Day at Canada Place and ending with the Burrard Inlet Firework’s Society Parade and Fireworks, it’s 13 hours of free family fun, all in downtown Vancouver.

Get Jazzed During Lunch at Canada Place

06/25/10The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival will be holding lunchtime concerts at Canada Place. Presented by Canada Place and the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, Jazz at Canada Place will feature a variety of local Canadian artists.

Get Your Flags, Maple Leafs and Red & White Gear Ready For Canada Day at Canada Place

07/01/10We all remember the tremendous feeling we felt three months ago as we cheered on our country and came together in every corner of the city to support our athletes, wave our flags, sing our anthem and high five our neighbours as proud Canadians. Join us on July 1st to celebrate Our Canada.

Canada Day Wins International Communication Award

06/07/10Canada Place Corporation is a winner of the prestigious 2010 Gold Quill Award for excellence in business communication, presented by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) at last night’s Gold Quill Award Gala Dinner. Canada Place competed with peers from 28 countries to capture an Award of Merit in the Communication Management: Special Events category for Canada Day at Canada Place 2009.

Vancouver Canucks Playoff Games to be Featured on Canada's Storyboard at Canada Place

04/15/10Canada Place Corporation, with support from Canucks Sports & Entertainment, the CBC and NHL, is thrilled to broadcast Round 1 of the Vancouver Canucks playoffs on Canada’s Storyboard beginning with Game 1, April 15th.

Canada Place Wins National Award for Best Public Entertainment Event

03/29/10Canada Place won the Canadian Event Industry’s National Star Award for Best Public Entertainment Event. The award was announced Friday, March 26 at the 2010 Star Awards Gala in Toronto, ON.

Canada Place supports Earth Hour

03/26/10On Saturday, March 27 from 8:30pm – 9:30pm, Canada Place will proudly support Earth Hour 2010 by turning off its iconic Sails of Light featuring the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) “Look of the Games”. In addition, Canada Place will turn off various electrical sources at the iconic facility including two large LED Screens and various parts of its outdoor promenade lighting.

Canada Place Corporation Announces Pierre Lebel

03/22/10Canada Place Corporation (CPC) is pleased to announce the addition of Pierre Lebel to the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

Rick Hansen Honours Canadian Athletes and 2010 Games at Upcoming Event

03/12/10Rick Hansen, one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes, together with the Canadian Club of Vancouver, will celebrate the successes of our Canadian athletes during a special luncheon on March 30.

Canada Day at Canada Place 2009 nominated for THREE Canadian Event Industry Awards

03/11/10Canada Place Corporation is proud to announce Canada Day at Canada Place 2009 ‘Welcoming the World to Canada’s Games’ has been nominated for three Canadian Event Industry National Star Awards: Best Festival, Best Public Entertainment Event and Outstanding Logistical Achievement. Canada Day at Canada Place 2009 took home the 2009 BC Event Award for Best Festival at the Canadian Special Events & Meeting Expo in October.

While in Canada, Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk

02/19/10We’ve turned throwing rocks into a sport, we eat every part of the donut (including the hole) and we say sorry – a lot. We’re Canadian, eh. Over the next few weeks, thousands of visitors to our great country will receive valuable tips on our unique customs and culture via a nifty handbook created by Canada Place.

Canada Place Celebrates the 45th Birthday of our Canadian Flag

02/15/10Canada Place is celebrating our national flag’s 45th birthday! To commemorate National Flag of Canada Day, held every year on February 15th, guests are invited to visit the Welcome Centre at Canada Place for their free hand held Canadian flags, Canadian giveaways and to show off their Canadian pride. As we showcase our country to the world, join us in celebrating our national symbol.

O CANADA! Canadian Medalists will be music to our ears

02/13/10O-CA-NA-DA! It will be the sound heard from coast to coast to coast when a Canadian wins a medal in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. And for those celebrating in Vancouver, it will ring loud and clear.

Government of Canada Announces Funding for Canada Place Roof Replacement

11/28/09The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and the Member of Parliament for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, along with Mike Shardlow, President and CEO, Canada Place Corporation, today announced that the Government of Canada will set aside $21 million toward replacing the roof at the iconic Canada Place, located on Vancouver’s waterfront.

Christmas at Canada Place Making Spirits Bright

11/18/09Watch our city skyline come to life Sunday, December 6, as Canada Place’s iconic sails light up in stunning colour, vivid design and holiday spirit during our Sail Light Show this December. Vancouver’s newest holiday tradition is back with our 3rd annual Breakfast with Santa on December 6 and 12.

Canada Day at Canada Place Wins Best Festival

10/22/09Canada Place Corporation is thrilled to announce Canada Day at Canada Place 2009, “Welcoming the World to Canada’s Games” took home the 2009 BC Event Award for Best Festival at the Canadian Special Events & Meeting Expo held last night, October 21.

Canada Place Corporation Announces New Board Member

10/19/09Canada Place Corporation (CPC) is pleased to announce the addition of Peter Xotta to the corporation’s Board of Directors.

Canada Day at Canada Place a Resounding Success!

07/01/09O Canada! Canada Day at Canada Place welcomed an estimated 175,000 guests on July 1 to celebrate our nation in the heart of Vancouver. The new street festival was an overwhelming success, capped by the 1st Annual Canada Day Parade and Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show.

Canada Place Corporation Announces New Board of Directors

05/05/09Canada Place Corporation (CPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Board of Directors, effective immediately.

The Vancouver Canucks Playoff Games will be Featured on Canada’s Storyboard at Canada Place

04/14/09Canada Place Corporation, with support from Canucks Sports & Entertainment, the CBC and NHL, is thrilled to broadcast Round 1 of the Vancouver Canucks playoffs on Canada’s Storyboard beginning with Game 1, April 15th.

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