For your
next special event, enjoy the unique atmosphere at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. The stunning space and astronomy-themed areas, state-of-the-art multimedia theatres, and exhibit areas make the Space Centre an attractive venue for any occasion.
Whether it's for your corporation's product launch, a child's birthday party, your school's reunion, an office party, or a news conference, we will help you create an event that is unique, fun, and memorable for a group of ten or a thousand.
Set in spectacular Vanier Park , the Space Centre is minutes from downtown Vancouver . Fly your clients to Mars in our Virtual Voyages™ simulator ride or impress your audience with corporate presentations on panoramic screens in the Planetarium Theatre.
With a number of unusual and attractive rental spaces, exciting exhibits, and customized programs, an event at the Space Centre makes a lasting impression. Join us for interactive fun and excitement. Your guests will say, “Wow!”
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 Additional
services to make your event even more memorable
include:
- multi-media technology available
- flexible hours with customized
programming options
- wheelchair accessible
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H.R.
MacMillan Planetarium Theatre
Wrap-around panoramas, special projector/laser
effects, high resolution video projection, internet
access, elevated stage and a circular seating
arrangement make this a truly unique multi-media
facility. It is ideal for high-tech corporate
shows, live performances, or product launches.
The capacity of this theatre is 230.
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Star
Deck
This foyer area to the Star Theatre can accommodate
200 individuals at a stand- up reception for use
prior to, after, or independent of a Star Theatre
event. This reception area includes spectacular
panoramic views of English Bay and Downtown Vancouver.
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GroundStation
Canada Theatre
One of the highlights of the Space Centre is this 87-seat
multi-media theatre. Its capability of slide and
video projection, internet access, and other multi-media
tools makes this sleek and otherworldly theatre
an excellent choice for product launches, press
conferences and technology-related presentations.
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Cosmic
Courtyard
Discover a whole new universe as you explore our home planet Earth, the solar system and other
worlds in this interactive gallery space. Visit
the International Space Station, dock the shuttle,
touch a real moon rock, launch a rocket, morph
yourself into an alien and much more!
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Virtual Voyages™ Simulator
-30 passenger
(Rented in conjunction with the Cosmic Courtyard)
Come aboard British Columbia's first full motion
simulator! Fasten your seatbelt and you can
blast off on a pulse-pounding flight to save
a Martian colony in Mars, or experience
another one of our exciting rides currently
playing! (Ask for details.)
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Main
Lobby
Restored to its original state, the Main Lobby
is a bright, airy space to hold a stand-up reception
or dinner. The area can comfortably accommodate
150 persons at a cocktail reception or 80 at
a sit-down dinner.
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Auditorium
With a 7' high x 10' wide screen, video projection
(DVD/VHS) and internet access, the 209-seat auditorium
is ideal for seminars, slide shows and PowerPoint
presentations. There is an elevated stage at the
front with a podium, fixed microphone and a 14-channel
mixer. Video conferencing is also available in
the Auditorium. The sloped floor allows for comfortable
viewing from any angle in this venue.
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Ray
Whittick Lounge
The lounge is a flexible, L-shaped room of
approximately 800 square feet. It can hold 60
people for a sit-down dinner, 70 people theatre
style and 80 at a stand up reception. With internet
access, it is suitable for smaller-scale meetings,
lectures and presentations. Kitchenette facilities
adjoin the lounge (no stove), as well as an outside
patio which offers a picturesque view of Vanier
Park.
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Observatory
Workshop Room
In addition to the observatory, which houses
the facility's telescope (used for public viewing),
the building has a lecture hall which can accommodate
up to 45 people standing, or 35 people theatre
style.
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View/print our TESTIMONIALS (PDF)
View/print
our Facility Rental Information (PDF) -
includes our guidelines.
For additional information
and rates contact (604) 738-7827, ext. 233
or email: rentals@spacecentre.ca
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