Former Vancouver Post Office

The old post office of Vancouver, a converted Beaux-Arts monument

In the centre of Vancouver, the old post office imposes its Beaux-Arts façade among the buildings of the district. Long the heart of the city's postal service, it has been converted to a new use. The Vancouver audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this monument and the transformation of the metropolis's great public buildings.

A great public building converted

In the Beaux-Arts style, the former main post office of Vancouver was long one of the largest public buildings in the downtown. Over time, the building lost its postal function and was the subject of a vast conversion project, blending shops and new uses. It illustrates Vancouver's ability to preserve its heritage by giving it a second life.

What to see

The Beaux-Arts façade, monumental and refined, testifies to the public architecture of Vancouver and contrasts with the modern towers around. Converted, the building now houses shops and spaces open to the public. It is a stop for lovers of history and architecture, illustrating the transformation of the downtown and the reuse of its heritage.

Practical information

The old post office lies in the centre of Vancouver, on Hastings Street, reachable on foot and by public transport. Converted into a mixed-use complex, its spaces open to the public are accessible according to their own hours, which vary; the façade can be freely admired from the street. It is best to enquire to access the interior spaces.

What is the old post office of Vancouver?

It is a former large Beaux-Arts post office in the downtown, converted into a mixed-use complex blending shops and new uses.

What is the style of the old post office?

A monumental Beaux-Arts style, characteristic of the great public buildings, which contrasts with the modern towers of central Vancouver.