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facility detailsall bookings are subject to entering a written rental agreement Canadian Memorial ChurchCorner of West 15 Avenue & Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
The church can seat up to 400 people and is suitable for weddings, concerts, music recitals, authors’ events and large public gatherings. The charge for the church varies according to the nature of the group/activity and time/day of week. All filming in the church is negotiated by our agent. The Church has an excellent sound system and we will provide a qualified sound technician. The fee for the system and technician is in addition to the charge for the use of the space. Note that during the week prior to the November 11 concert, risers are typically installed in the chancel and the space is not available for weddings. Centre for Peace1825 West 16 Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 2M3Is the 2nd building west of Burrard on 16th. It is across the lane from the church.
Location: On the main floor, approx. 26' wide x 43' long, with high ceilings, large windows and doors (north and south exposure) and a wood parquet floor. Suitable for:
For large groups, a microphone & speaker are available for rent ($30). A 33” TV with VCR/DVD is available for $30. Users who require other audiovisual equipment (e.g. projectors, screens ) will need to bring it in. The Great Hall is used year-round by the church community on Sundays until 1pm. The kitchen opens on to the Great Hall and for an additional charge, can be used to make coffee and tea or set out catered food. Users are expected to provide their own refreshments. Coffee urns are available for a $15 charge. Very limited fridge space is available, and caterers are asked to bring food close to serving time. We also ask that caterers make arrangements to take away any utensils, urns, carafes or serving dishes that they provide. If a group leaves substantial garbage, we will need to add a surcharge.
Location: On the second floor, approx. 12' wide x 28' long, with 2 sofas, lamps and a gas fireplace. Carpeted. Windows and a small balcony face north. A large retractable screen on one wall is ideal for audiovisual presentations. Users will need to bring in their own projectors. A 33” TV with VCR/DVD player is available to use for $30. A counter and sink are available for preparing tea and coffee. Users are expected to provide their own refreshments. There is no fridge space. Suitable for:
Location: On the second floor, approx. 15' wide x 18' long, with 4 comfortable chairs and lamps. Carpeted. Windows and a small balcony face south. Suitable for:
Location: On the second floor, approx. 17' wide x 18' long, with a table and 6 chairs. Carpeted. Windows face south and west. Suitable for reading groups, book clubs or meetings requiring a work table. A door between the Small Meeting Room and Library can be opened to provide a larger space.
ParkingA parking lot to the west of the Centre contains 24 spaces. Street parking is available on nearby streets with these exceptions (Burrard Street is never available and 16th Avenue parking is prohibited from 3-6 pm Monday to Friday, with a tow away policy for violations). 3 parking spots in the lot to the west of the Centre for Peace are reserved for disabled use. AccessibilityA ramp to the west of the church permits access from 15th Avenue or the lane for the mobility-impaired through the west door of the church. The Centre is accessible from either 16th Ave or the lane, and has an elevator. All washrooms in the Centre for Peace are wheelchair-accessible. Church washrooms are not wheelchair accessible, but users can access washrooms in the Centre for Peace via the ramp behind the Centre. DeliveriesA ramp from the lane allows heavy items or caterers’ dollies to be wheeled in the back door of the Centre for Peace. An elevator services all floors of the Centre. TelephonesThe Centre does not have a public phone. The closest pay phones are outside the:
ATMSThe closest bank machines (ATMS):
Bus StopsThe closest bus stops (Translink route planner is at www.translink.bc.ca):
RestaurantsThe closest restaurants are:
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09 Dec 2006
Canadian Memorial United Church & Centre for Peace