Exhibitions in Vancouver

Exhibitions in Metro Vancouver range from museum and gallery shows to large consumer and trade events. The Vancouver Convention Centre on the downtown waterfront and the PNE grounds at Hastings Park host home, travel, auto, wedding and hobby shows, while the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Museum of Vancouver, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC and Science World present rotating exhibitions. Smaller galleries and community spaces in Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and the North Shore add local shows.

Many trade and consumer shows sell tickets online at a lower price than at the door, and some offer free entry on certain days. Check opening hours carefully, as exhibitions often have different hours from the venue's usual schedule. Large shows can be busy on weekends, so weekday visits are calmer. The Convention Centre is next to Waterfront station, and the PNE is well served by buses along Hastings Street. Venues generally have step-free access, but check for coat check and bag policies.