Vancouver - Canada Place

British Columbia pier just to the west of Waterfront Station is the site of one of Vancouver's landmarks, "Canada Place". The unusual roof of this architecturally remarkable structure creates the impression of a huge sailing vessel. Built for Expo '86 the complex houses a convention center with a hotel, restaurants, a number of exclusive shops and an ultra-modern IMAX film theatre. Cruise liners can berth at the pier alongside the center, which itself has a series of "promenade decks" on different levels like those of a ship. These make excellent vantage points for viewing the activities in the harbor, including the Air B.C. seaplanes as they take off and land.