Location:

Western Front is located at the corner of E 8th Ave and Scotia St in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Vancouver.

Address:

303 E 8th Ave
Vancouver BC V5T 1S1
Canada

By Skytrain:

The nearest stations are Main Street–Science World and Broadway–City Hall Station. From either station, Western Front is a 10-minute bus ride or 15-minute walk.

By Bus:

There are many bus stops on Broadway (8, 9, 99), Kingsway (19), and Main St (3).

By Car/Taxi:

It is possible to drop off passengers at the main entrance of Western Front. There is street parking available on the blocks surrounding, including free two hour street parking on Scotia St between E 7th and E 8th Ave, as well as around Guelph Park. There are several paid parking lots along Kingsway, Broadway, and Main St.

Accessible parking is currently very limited, with the closest options being several blocks away on 10th Ave and Main St.

Building:

Western Front is a large three story heritage building. It can be recognized by its green wooden siding and its false front façade.

Entrance:

These are the doors to enter Western Front. Each door measures 82 cm in width and swings outwards. The door to the right can be opened using the knob while the other can be opened from the inside when necessary.

The doors are typically unlocked for special events. Occasionally, they may be kept locked during office and gallery hours. To enter when the doors are locked, buzz 01 on the intercom to the left of the entrance and a staff member will greet you in the lobby. The entrance is not currently equipped with automatic doors.

Reception:

This is the reception area. It is located immediately to the right side of the lobby upon entering the building. During gallery hours, it is attended by a staff member who can assist with inquiries, manage coat and bag check, and provide information about the exhibitions and programs. During events, a Western Front staff member is present to manage tickets at the door, while another staff member manages coat and bag check behind the reception desk.

Gallery:

This is our gallery space. It is located on the ground floor and can be identified by the sign on the doorway header. The space changes regularly to meet the needs of our temporary exhibition program. We recommend that you check the accessibility information on the event listing before visiting, which will describe audio, visual, spatial, and other sensory elements for each exhibition, as well as details of its content.

Stairs:

Here is the staircase to access our second floor which houses the Grand Luxe Hall, archives, library, guest accommodation, and AV studios. There are twenty-six stairs, with a landing and turn after the first eleven stairs. We are working towards making the second floor an accessible space for wheelchair users in the future.

Grand Luxe Hall:

This is the Grand Luxe Hall, our main performance space. It is located on the second floor and can be identified by the sign on the doorway header. The space and seating configuration changes regularly to meet the needs of our live events program. We recommend that you check the accessibility information on the event listing before visiting, which will describe audio, visual, spatial, and other sensory elements for each exhibition, as well as details of its content. During events, a staff member will be stationed near the door to assist with the audience’s entrance and exit to the space, and a bar with refreshments will be available just outside the Grand Luxe Hall.