24
November
2009

Welcome to Canada's North

Come experience the warmth, welcome and wonder of Canada’s North. Visit Canada’s Northern House at 602 West Hastings for stories, songs, shopping and the chance to win one of three northern prizes.

Latest News

28
February
2010

Canada’s Northern House Open Until April 17

The Games may be over, but Canada’s Northern House stays open until April 17. This is great news for all the locals who have been eager to visit the House but were wary of traffic or line-ups. Canada’s Northern House is not to be missed – it enjoyed rave reviews as one of the top pavilions at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

04
March
2010

Family Fun at Canada's Northern House

Families visiting Canada's Northern House are finding a treasure trove of things to see and do. A barren ground caribou greets people at the door, and inside you can get up-close-and-personal with a muskox, an arctic wolf and a polar bear. Children are building their own inuksuit from northern rocks and having their picture taken next to the human-sized inuksuk that stands in the entry.

28
February
2010

Last Day at the Games, but 7 More Weeks for Canada’s Northern House

After 17 days of adrenalin-infused sport, inspired cultural performances and lifelong memories, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games are coming to a close. Today is the last day of Games-time performances and programming at Canada’s Northern House. Dene Hand Games will be demonstrated at 11am, Frozen Toes Trio performs at 12pm and 1pm, Northern Legends drumming performance and audience participation is at 2pm and 3pm, and Crash the Car performs at 4pm.

27
February
2010

Canada’s Northern House Contest Closes on Sunday at 9pm

One of the most popular corners of Canada’s Northern House is the kiosk where visitors can enter the Canada’s North Contest to win one of three spectacular and symbolic northern prizes. Throughout the month of February visitors to 602 West Hastings have lined up to enter for a chance to win one of three northern treasures.

Upcoming Events

Events are happening before and during the Olympics at Canada's Northern House. Choose a date to view times and information about what's going on.

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