Vancouver Art Gallery

The excellent collection of paintings by Emily Carr (1871-1945) ranks high among the attractions of the Vancouver Art Gallery at the northern end of Robson Square. One of the best-known of all Canadian artists, much of her work depicts scenes of British Columbia and reflects her fascination with the art and culture of Canada's North-west Coast Indians.

The Vancouver Art Gallery is also known for it's focus on contemporary visual art and has acquired works by Stan Douglas, Jeff Wall, and Ian Wallace, among others. The gallery also has collections by renowned international artists.

However, as the leading art gallery in western Canada, the Vancouver Art Gallery is best known for hosting temporary national and international exhibits.