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About Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace
Located at 1825 West 16th Avenue in Vancouver, the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace blends history and modern space for a wide range of events. The complex includes the Canadian Memorial United Church sanctuary and the Centre for Peace event spaces, offering flexible configurations for weddings, concerts, lectures, and community gatherings. The front of the centre sits near Burrard & W 15th, with the laneway providing access to the church and modern rooms behind. Whether you’re planning an intimate fireside reception or a larger church event, we’ve got you covered with helpful details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations.
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The church sanctuary accommodates roughly 325–400 seats with pew seating, ideal for ceremonies and larger performances. The Centre for Peace spaces offer flexible setups: the Great Hall seats up to 100 for receptions or performances, and the Fireside Room accommodates around 50 for smaller gatherings. On-site parking is available in the adjacent Centre for Peace lot (about 25 spaces), with street and laneway parking options and accessible spaces nearby.
Transit in Vancouver is convenient via TransLink, with easy access from Burrard Street and nearby SkyTrain stations. If you’re visiting for a wedding, recital, or public lecture, this venue provides a respectful, intimate atmosphere with a touch of historic charm and contemporary function.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: 1825 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC (centre front is Burrard & W 15th; Centre for Peace sits behind the laneway).
- Venue type: Two-building complex comprising a historic church sanctuary (Canadian Memorial United Church) and the modern Centre for Peace event spaces.
- Capacity: Church sanctuary up to about 325–400 seats; Centre for Peace spaces include Great Hall up to 100 and Fireside Room up to 50.
- Seating chart: No reserved seating in the sanctuary; pew seating; Centre for Peace spaces are configured as rooms (Great Hall, Fireside Room) for receptions or smaller events.
- Parking: Adjacent parking lot at the Centre for Peace (approx. 25 spaces); street/laneway parking options and accessible spaces available.
- Transit: Served by Vancouver’s TransLink network; walking/bus access common from Burrard Street and nearby SkyTrain access.
- Nearby hotels: Georgian Court Hotel Vancouver (773 Beatty Street), Executive Hotel Le Soleil Vancouver (567 Hornby Street), Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre (1000 Burrard Street).
- Notable events hosted: Weddings, concerts and music recitals; public lectures and community events; the Centre for Peace hosts gatherings separate from the church sanctuary.