The Roundhouse in Yaletown...

Long admired for its functional industrial beauty, the Roundhouse has major historical significance to the City of Vancouver both from an architectural and a social perspective. It is Vancouver’s oldest heritage building still on its original site.

Originally constructed in 1888, the Roundhouse was comprised of a cluster of buildings used to house and service the great steam locomotives of the day. Today the glass pavilion on the north side of the building continues to serve Canada’s rail history as the home to Engine 374 – the first passenger train to enter Vancouver in 1887.

Due to the vision and hard work of many, this beautiful wood post-and-beam structure with its heritage brick walls was renovated after Expo 86 to become a Community Arts and Recreation Centre. As a public facility jointly operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Society, the Roundhouse Community Centre (RHCC) is here for all to enjoy. Besides making our spaces available for rent, we offer a huge array of arts, cultural, and recreational programs. It is very likely that while your group is enjoying your event, just down the way others are actively involved in dance, wood-working, pottery, basketball, or some other exciting activity. The versatility and beauty of the RHCC welcomes thousands of users through its doors every year.