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Vancouver Public Library

340 West Georgia St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 6B1, Canada
+1 604 331 3600
Ranked #28 of 168 attractions in Vancouver
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Libraries
Description: A striking modern building contains over 130 photo albums on the history of the city.
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Steinbach, Canada
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful place to relax and catch up on your reading. More

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Delta B.C.
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I have enjoyed visiting this building more than a few times it's a different set up compared to most libraries with the 6-7 storeys it has.The selection of materials available here is impressive though with some things like music and dvds it might lag a little behind West Vancouver and the beautiful main North Vancouver library.This place is always busy... More

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2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

A lot of mentle patients hanging around. I won,t visit ever again. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

From the outside view to the inside galleria to all those books in the selves it does get much better...A cathedral to humanity! More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Great place to take photos especially if you are into architecture. There's a few cafe's and dining choices near the entrance. Gets really crowded during lunch time. More

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Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Awesome architecture, helpful staff, great 'bumping place'. More

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Coquitlam, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

not just it is a great library. but you have the chance of getting some beautiful photos More

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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Alot of opportunites for different reads and if they dont have it they find it for you. More

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Vancouver
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

The architecture is iconic. And it is probably the busiest libraries in the region. I wish their hours were longer, they dont' open till 10am, so if you're trying to get work done, that's half your morning. They are open till 9pm though. The collection is pretty good, lots of foreign film on dvd, and there is room to spread... More

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Vancouver
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

I love to go to the library and sample their wonderful magazine selection. Sitting next to the multistory atrium is very pleasant. It's a great people space and I highly recommend it. More

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