Woodwards Community Housing

Sites to visit during Doors Open Vancouver 2015

Arguably the most iconic building in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood, the flatiron-style Woodward’s Building has undergone a radical transformation over its 112-year history. Once one of the city’s premier department stores, the heritage site has been redeveloped in recent years to become a mixed-use complex that includes retail stores, residential units, civic offices and Simon Fraser University’s downtown campus. During the Doors Open festival, SFU and the National Film Board will be hosting a series of interactive tours (pre-registration required) to bring to life the building’s historic transformation.