Top 10 Pin Trading Locations

Number 6 - GE Plaza, Robson Square, Vancouver

Overview:

Located in the 800 block of Robson Street and on the lower level of Robson Square in the heart of downtown, Vancouver, GE Plaza will be the centre of holiday activities in the heart of Vancouver prior to the Games, and home to performances and events during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Robson Square will host regular live entertainment from now through both the Olympics and Paralympics and will feature festive, family activities during the month of December.

The biggest attraction in addition to a marvelous pin trading locale ... a brand new ice rink and free ice-skating. A Province of British Columbia exhibit and venue is also planned for Games-time.

The GE Plaza is open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily for skating and skate rentals are available on-site for a cost of $3.00 each.

Potential Pin Trading Locations:

The GE Plaza is at the centre of a lot of great pin trading locations. Its proximity to Robson Street, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Georgia Street and Granville Street make it a pedestrian- and visitor-friendly site. And the Olympic Superstore at Hbc is just two short blocks away.

Be sure to click on the Google Map link (below) for a better overview.

Transportation Options:

Leave the car at home. Take Skytrain to either the Granville Street Station on the Expo Line, or the Vancouver City Centre Station on the Canada Line. The GE Plaza and Robson Square are just a short walk from either of these stations.

Links: (click on the links below to open a new page)

GE Plaza opens in advance of 2010

Robson Square rink opens in time for Olympics

Robson Square - designed by Arthur C. Erickson

Google Map Link to the GE Plaza and Robson Square

Destination 2010 - Destination Planner to the 2010 Games

Skytrain Overview, Map, Schedules, Fares and System Information

TransLink's TravelSmart in 2010 and Everyone Wins (A MUST READ)

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What is the Pacific Pin Club?

The Pacific Pin Club is Western Canada's premiere organization for lapel pin collectors and traders. Founded in 1987, the Club is entering its 22nd year of generating awareness and interest in pin collecting and promoting the hobby in British Columbia, across Canada and around the World.

Last updated: 29 November 2009