Hornby Street runs north-south and traffic is one way going north. There is meter parking along the west side of the street as a separated bicycle lane runs along the east side. There is also limited meter parking on adjacent streets.
There is underground parking below the gallery on weekdays, and in several other parkades along Hornby and on adjacent streets.
Click here for more information on metered street and parkade parking in downtown Vancouver.
Getting Here
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is above street level on the left side of Hornby Street. Walking from the corner of Georgia and Hornby towards Dunsmuir and the waterfront, you'll come to a staircase leading up to a lovely little courtyard. Look for our gallery sandwich board at the foot of the stairs (see above photo).
639 Hornby is in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
2 blocks from Granville Street and Georgia Street
a 2-minute walk from City Centre Canada Line and Burrard Skytrain Stations
across the street from the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
tucked in behind Christ Church Cathedral
one block north of the Vancouver Art Gallery
10-minute walk from the Vancouver Convention Centre and the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
Taking a bus?
Call 604.953.3333 or visit: Translink and type in "639 Hornby" as the destination to get directions.
Tour Bus Passenger Loading Zone
Tour buses can drop off passengers at 5 minute Loading Zones located on Georgia Street between Hornby and Burrard. The westbound zone is located in front of the Christ Church Cathedral and the eastbound zone is located in front of the entrance to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Tour bus drivers click here for more information on passenger loading.
Stairless entrance / Wheelchair access
A wheelchair accessible path is located between Christ Church Cathedral and Cathedral Place. This takes you through the courtyard and to the Gallery entrance. If requested, a Gallery staff member can greet your group at either loading zone.
The exhibitions at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art are on two levels. There is an elevator in the Gallery to take you up to the second level. Accessibility washroom is located on the lower level.
BILL REID: "Mythic Messengers" 1984
Illustration by Jerry Grey