Sightseeing

Marine Building

📍 355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

No photos yet

4.2/ 5.0

★★★★☆

Introduction

The Marine Building is Vancouver's most representative Art Deco skyscraper, built in 1930 in the downtown core on Burrard Street. With 21 storeys, it was the tallest building in Vancouver when it opened. Its exterior is adorned with exuberant pink and green terracotta reliefs depicting marine life, sailboats, trains and airships, giving it a glorious, ocean-mythic character that makes it a benchmark of Canadian Art Deco architecture. The ground-floor lobby, famous for its brass doors and panelling made from twelve species of BC hardwood, can be visited free of charge during opening hours.

✨ Highlights

Built in 1930 and once the tallest building in Vancouver, an iconic landmark

At Marine Building, Built in 1930 and once the tallest building in Vancouver, an iconic landmark is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Terracotta Art Deco reliefs on the facade depicting marine themes, highly decorative

At Marine Building, Terracotta Art Deco reliefs on the facade depicting marine themes, highly decorative is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

The lobby's brass doors and panelling in many BC hardwoods are exquisite

At Marine Building, The lobby's brass doors and panelling in many BC hardwoods are exquisite is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Prime downtown location surrounded by the financial and business district

At Marine Building, Prime downtown location surrounded by the financial and business district is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Lobby free to visit: Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00; Sat 9:00–16:00; closed on Sundays and public holidays (hours may vary with special events or holidays; subject to on-site confirmation).; admission: Free (only the lobby area is open for visits).

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Marine Building?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Lobby free to visit: Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00; Sat 9:00–16:00; closed on Sundays and public holidays (hours may vary with special events or holidays; subject to on-site confirmation).; admission: Free (only the lobby area is open for visits). Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.