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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

639 Hornby Street Vancouver BC V6C 2G3
A group of people, including children, listening to a guide in a museum gallery with Indigenous art and a large painting on the wall.

Overview

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The Bill Reid Gallery is the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art and was established by the Bill Reid Foundation in 2008, to celebrate the Haida master artist Bill Reid (1920 - 1998), and the diverse living cultures of the Northwest Coast.

The Gallery honours Bill Reid by exhibiting the Bill Reid SFU Art Collection, and presenting special exhibitions and programs that build bridges between all peoples, including Indigenous and settler populations. Our mandate is to promote a greater awareness of Indigenous cultures and values.

The Gallery is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver and can be found within a short walk from the Canada Line’s City Centre Station located in Pacific Centre or the Millenium/Expo Line’s Burrard Station.

Accessibility
  • Accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible washroom
Accessibility
  • Accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible washroom
Vision
Overall Space
Audible alarm and/or public service system
Elevators (if applicable) have verbal announcements at each floor, and braille on the buttons
Mobility
Parking
Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
Activities & Transportation
Key activities are accessible to guests using mobility devices
Information displays (if applicable) at a lower height
Accessible spaces have clear views of the main activity (i.e. stage, viewing area)
Pathways are hard packed surfaces with a maximum slope 5%
Entrance
Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
Lobby or Reception Area
Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk
Restroom in Public Area
Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
Elevator
Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
Cognitive & sensory friendly
Restroom in Public Area
Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
Overall Space
Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
Minimal visual clutter and obstacles, with clear central access throughout the space
Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency
Signs & Navigation
Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
Signs have minimal glare or reflection
A video or "storybook" guide is available in advance of visits, identifying such things as light/dark, noise and smell stimuli, lineups and security checks, quiet spaces, entrances/exits, restrooms, parking, and quieter times to visit
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639 Hornby Street Vancouver BC V6C 2G3
A group of people, including children, listening to a guide in a museum gallery with Indigenous art and a large painting on the wall.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

The Bill Reid Gallery is the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art and was established by the Bill Reid Foundation [https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/bill-reid-foundation] in 2008, to celebrate the Haida master artist Bill Reid [https://www.billreidgallery.ca/pages/about-bill-reid] (1920 - 1998), and the diverse living cultures of the Northwest Coast. The Gallery honours Bill Reid by exhibiting the Bill Reid SFU Art Collection, and presenting special exhibitions and programs that build bridges between all peoples, including Indigenous and settler populations. Our mandate is to promote a greater awareness of Indigenous cultures and values. The Gallery is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver and can be found within a short walk from the Canada Line’s City Centre Station [https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Vancouver+City+Centre+Station,+Granville+St,+Vancouver,+BC+V7Y+1K8/Bill+Reid+Gallery+of+Northwest+Coast+Art,+Hornby+Street,+Vancouver,+BC/@49.2834865,-123.1213863,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x5486717f13178bd3:0x6d714d6c1cbb6bc4!2m2!1d-123.118555!2d49.2824832!1m5!1m1!1s0x54867181efc2d1d3:0x9400bc0608f2251f!2m2!1d-123.1193403!2d49.2844899] located in Pacific Centre or the Millenium/Expo Line’s Burrard Station [https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Burrard+Station,+635+Burrard+St,+Vancouver,+BC+V6C+3L1/Bill+Reid+Gallery+of+Northwest+Coast+Art,+Hornby+Street,+Vancouver,+BC/@49.2852893,-123.1214956,17z/data=!4m19!4m18!1m10!1m1!1s0x410b7dcecfa3a9f9:0x211c9e02989490bb!2m2!1d-123.1201817!2d49.2856465!3m4!1m2!1d-123.1192051!2d49.2854251!3s0x548671818a569697:0xd39d627edebd8dae!1m5!1m1!1s0x54867181efc2d1d3:0x9400bc0608f2251f!2m2!1d-123.1193403!2d49.2844899!3e29].

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The Bill Reid Gallery is an ideal choice for receptions, media and cultural events and private dinners. Choose your caterer, beverages and other suppliers. Enhance the mood with music, dance performances or a guided tour for a dramatic cultural experience. The Bill Reid Gallery is nestled in the heart of downtown, just a short walk from all major hotels, the Vancouver Convention Centre and public transit.

Number of rooms:2
Reception capacity:200
Banquet capacity:90
A group of people, including children, listening to a guide in a museum gallery with Indigenous art and a large painting on the wall.
A group of people, including children, listening to a guide in a museum gallery with Indigenous art and a large painting on the wall.

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