Welcome to the Vancouver Pavilion!

Big Ideas on Sustainable, Livable Communities

The Pavilion

The Vancouver Pavilion introduces the communities, the people and the ideas that have repeatedly earned Vancouver the reputation as the most livable city in the world. The name “Urban Sanctuary” reflects the way the city celebrates nature and is aware of its impact on nature.

Vancouver

Vancouver, like Shanghai, has transformed its industrial land into beautiful modern neighborhoods. This transformation occurred as a result of the hosting of two momentous events — Expo’86 and the 2010 Winter Olympics Games.  

Building With Wood

At the Vancouver Pavilion, we want to share with you ideas that can help make any city greener and more livable. Some ideas are simple and require just a little initiative, such as community gardens. Others, like green building technology, rely on innovation and investment. The Pavilion is designed with green building materials. You don’t have to be an architect to appreciate the large wooden beams made with wood sourced from sustainably managed Canadian forests. The exposed wood structure contains exhibits that will encourage visitors to explore the advantages of building with wood. Modern wood design, common in Vancouver, is now an option in China where urban planners are seeking renewable materials to create buildings that are seismically safe, comfortable and energy efficient. Vancouver warmly welcomes you to visit our small pavilion with big ideas about modern wood design and sustainable, livable communities.
Click here for a virtual tour of the Vancouver Pavilion!