Explore150: Go Canada!
What place in Canada most defines you as a Canadian? Vote while you’re here, then follow us @Explore150 to join the discussion and show us on Instagram #Explore150!
Through this participatory process, you will identify and vote for your favourite natural, historic, and cultural sites across each province and territory, ultimately choosing the Canadian places and milestones we highlight in our Explore150 mobile app – to be launched November 1st! Stay tuned for updates on the project.
Do you have questions, comments or want to get involved? Get in touch through Explore150@takingitglobal.org
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Aberthau House (Rear House)
This Tudor Revival was built for James S. Rear, General Manager, of American Life Insurance.
Later bought by Col. Victor Spencer who called it Aberthau (Welsh for: place filled with light).
Presently, it is a cultural and recreational center run by the Vancouver Park Board.0 votes -
Holy Rosary Cathedral
The cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver. Among other notable events, it was the setting for the civic funeral of popular English Bay lifeguard Joe Fortes. The style is French Gothic, and very different from the castellated Anglican, United Church and Baptist churches on Burrard.
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Gabriola (Angus Apartments)
Gabriola, was built for B.T. Rogers, founder of B.C. Sugar Refining Co. This Queen Anne grand mansion, is located in the Vancouver West End. The building became the Angus Apartments in 1925. It became a restaurant, but it is currently vacant.
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Provincial Courthouse
This Neo-classic building was originally designed by Francis Rattenbury, who also designed the Empress Hotel & the Parliament Building in Victoria.
In 1912 the West wing was added and designed by Thomas Hooper.
In 1983 the building was renovated & restored by architect, Arthur Erickson and is the current home of the Vancouver Art Gallery.0 votes -
Pantages Theatre
The Pantages Theatre in Vancouver, BC's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, was built by Alexander Pantages in 1907 and was considered the oldest remaining vaudeville theatre in Canada. It was demolished in 2011.
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Bay Theatre (Starlight Theatre)
This Art Moderne style theater included a sign tower. The present owners, Amadon Group, requested a variance from the city by-laws in order to make the building viable and preserve the heritage building.
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Brock House (Thorley Park)
This Tudor Revival house was originally a private residence and at one time a Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment. This is now a seniors activity centre, Brock House Society, and a restaurant open to the public. Brock House Restaurant stages over 200 weddings per year.
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