TWO OPEN AIR PLAZAS.
ONE ICONIC NEIGHBOURHOOD.
MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT ONE TO REMEMBER.
GETTING STARTED
In partnership with the City of Vancouver, who approves all event applications, the Yaletown BIA supports you through every step—from availability to planning.
Contact the Yaletown BIA to discuss your event concept and confirm your preferred date is available.
Submit an event permit application to the City of Vancouver. More complex events require more lead time.
You will be assigned a liaison who will review your application and inform you if your event is conditionally approved or if more information is needed.
Once conditionally approved, the Yaletown BIA will work with you to plan a successful event day.
PICK YOUR PLAZA
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HELMCKEN PLAZA
Helmcken Street & Mainland StreetHelmcken Plaza is Yaletown’s only pedestrian plaza, making it as unique as the setting itself. Flexible, iconic, and effortlessly cool, it is surrounded by some of the area’s busiest restaurants, patios, and boutiques - bringing built-in energy to every event. Photogenic from every angle and adaptable to any vision, Helmcken Plaza is ready to elevate your next event.
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BILL CURTIS SQUARE
Homer Street & Smithe StreetStep off the Canada Line and into the action! Bill Curtis Square is a tree-lined plaza set against the iconic backdrop of 1152 Mainland Street, right at Yaletown’s busiest intersection. With high visibility, steady foot traffic, and seamless transit access, it’s an ideal space for pop-ups, brand activations, and community gatherings that demand an audience.
QUESTIONS ABOUT
HOSTING AN EVENT?
