Harbour Centre

Harbour Centre, Vancouver (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Harbour Centre© David Herrera · CC BY 2.0

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About Harbour Centre

Harbour Centre is a striking skyscraper in downtown Vancouver that has been considered a city landmark since its completion in 1977. Designed by WZMH Architects, the office building houses a revolving restaurant and an observation deck about 121 meters (397 feet) up on its roof. From there, visitors enjoy sweeping views of the city and the surrounding waters. One special highlight is the footprint of astronaut Neil Armstrong, cast in concrete, who opened the restaurant in 1977 and whose footprint is now on display on the observation deck. The partially glass-walled elevators whisk you to the top in 40 seconds, while the building itself also serves as a base for the Canadian Coast Guard.

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: 555 W Hastings St
V6B 4N6 Vancouver, Canada
District: Downtown
Phone: +16046897304
Website: www.harbourcentreprinting.com
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Coordinates: 49.28472° N · -123.11205° E
Data quality: confidence 0.99
Identifier: ID 6ffca249-ad9…

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FAQ about Harbour Centre

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What is Harbour Centre in Vancouver?

Harbour Centre is a striking skyscraper at 555 W Hastings St in downtown Vancouver, Canada, and has been considered a city landmark since its completion in 1977. The office building was designed by WZMH Architects and is home to the Canadian Coast Guard, among other tenants. On its roof you'll find a revolving restaurant and an observation deck.

What is there to see on the Harbour Centre observation deck?

From the observation deck of Harbour Centre in Vancouver, about 121 meters up, you get sweeping views over the city and the surrounding waters. One special highlight is astronaut Neil Armstrong's footprint cast in concrete, which is on display on the observation deck. Armstrong opened the revolving restaurant on the building's roof in 1977.

How do you get to the top of Harbour Centre?

At Harbour Centre in Vancouver, partially glass-walled elevators take you up. The ride to the observation deck, about 121 meters up, takes around 40 seconds, and you can look out over the city through the glass panels along the way.

What can you see around Harbour Centre in Vancouver?

Around Harbour Centre in Vancouver, several historic sights are within walking distance. travelguide195 lists the Vancouver Lookout (about 26 meters away), the Angel of Victory statue (about 109 meters), the Birks Clock (about 148 meters), the Steam Clock (about 197 meters), and the Dominion Building (about 264 meters), among others.

Are there tours and restaurants near Harbour Centre?

Yes, Harbour Centre in Vancouver is part of the tour "From Gastown to Coal Harbour: Vancouver's Old Core on Foot." For dining, besides the revolving restaurant on the building's roof, you'll find plenty of choices in the area: travelguide195 lists around 185 restaurants within 500 meters.

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