The Polygon Gallery

The Polygon Gallery, formerly Presentation House Gallery, has operated since 1981 and calls itself the largest non-profit photographic gallery in Western Canada. Its current Patkau Architects building at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue opened on November 18, 2017, with about 25,000 square feet across two levels.

Admission is by donation. The gallery is wheelchair accessible with an elevator to the upstairs gallery, and it sits between the Tap & Barrel and Lonsdale Quay Market, about 700 metres from the SeaBus terminal. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and open late on Thursdays.

Highlights at The Polygon Gallery

• Admission by donation
• Two levels of photography and media art exhibitions
• Wheelchair accessible, elevator and accessible washrooms
• Wheelchair available to borrow
• Assistance dogs welcome
• Late opening on Thursdays

Location: where The Polygon Gallery is

The Polygon Gallery is at 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4.

• Lonsdale Quay Market (about 2 min walk)
• Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal (about 700 m)
• The Shipyards and Lower Lonsdale waterfront (about 5 min walk)
• St. Roch Dock (short walk)

Getting there and parking

Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay and walk about 700 metres. There is one-hour street parking and pay parking at Lonsdale Quay Market and nearby.

Good for

• Rainy days
• Free outings
• Photography
• SeaBus day trips

The Polygon Gallery: frequently asked questions

Is the Polygon Gallery free?
Admission is by donation.

When is the Polygon Gallery open?
It has been open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am, with Thursday hours to 9 pm, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays; check the website first.

How do I get to the Polygon Gallery without a car?
Take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay; the gallery is about 700 metres from the terminal.