H. R. MacMillan Space Centre

The building is distinctive—it kind of looks like a white space ship that just happened to land in Vanier Park. Which is only fitting, because this is the city’s planetarium, which has introduced many a budding astronomy buff to the magic of the stars. Vancouver’s space center and observatory was founded in 1968 and has since offered an exciting program of starry-eyed displays and exhibits, as well as films that explore the universe around us. Exhibits are hands-on and interactive, making this a great place for the kids. On Saturday nights, visitors can scan the skies around Vancouver with the Cassegrain telescope. The building is also home to the Museum of Vancouver.

Details

• Address: 1100 Chestnut St (in Vanier Park)
• Neighborhood: Granville Island
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: https://www.spacecentre.ca
• Hours: July–early Sept daily 10am–5pm; early Sept–June Mon–Fri 10am–3pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm; evening films Sat 7:30pm and 9pm. Observatory Sat 8pm–midnight. Closed Dec 25.
• Prices: Admission C$15 adults; C$11 seniors, students, and children 5–10; free children 4 and under; C$45 families (up to 5, max 2 adults). Evening films C$13 adults, C$10 seniors and youth 12–18, C$8 children 5–11
• Transportation: Bus: 22