Metropolis at Metrotown

Metropolis at Metrotown is a three-storey complex in the area of , British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1986, it is the largest mall in British Columbia and the third-largest in Canada, behind Alberta's and Ontario's , with 27 million customer visits annually.
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  • Type: Locality with 52,400 residents
  • Description: shopping mall complex in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
  • Also known as: “Eaton Centre Metrotown”, “Metro”, and “Metrotown Centre”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Swangard Stadium and True Jesus Church.

Stadium
is a multi-purpose stadium in in , . Primarily used for soccer, rugby, football, and athletics, the stadium also used to be home to the Simon Fraser Clan football team and the Vancouver Whitecaps while they were in the Canadian Soccer League and various US-based Division 2 leagues.

Church
Photo: Tauʻolunga, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The is a non-denominational Christian church and originated in , China, during the Pentecostal movement in the early twentieth century. is situated 4½ km northwest of Metropolis at Metrotown.

Hospital
Photo: Seray16, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, is a healthcare facility located in , British Columbia, and operated by the Fraser Health Authority. One of the largest hospitals outside the City of Vancouver, it serves the communities of and East Vancouver.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Commercial Dr-Hastings Park and South Vancouver.

Photo: Shaundd, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Commercial Drive-Hastings Park makes up part of "East Vancouver". Its main draw is Commercial Drive, which is one of the most interesting areas of Vancouver in terms of ethnic and culinary diversity.

Photo: Shaundd, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Vancouver South covers the southern portion of . It is mostly residential and has some of the city's older and more prestigious neighbourhoods. The area is best known for its gardens and parks, such as VanDusen Gardens.

Suburb
is a large neighbourhood that lies on the eastern side of , British Columbia, Canada, on its boundary with and encompassing an area that was one of the earlier developed regions of the city. is situated 4 km northwest of Metropolis at Metrotown.

Metropolis at Metrotown

Latitude
49.225° or 49° 13′ 30″ north
Longitude
-123° or 123° west
Population
52,400
Elevation
138 metres (453 feet)
Open location code
84XV62F2+X2
Geo­Names ID
6072539
Wiki­data ID
Q14874689
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Satellite Map

Discover Metropolis at Metrotown from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Japanese—“Metropolis at Metrotown” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “鐵道鎮”
  • Chinese: “鐵道鎮大都會廣場”
  • French: “Metrotown”
  • Japanese: “メトロポリス・アット・メトロタウン”

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Explore places such as Maywood and Marlborough.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hilton Vancouver Metrotown and Central Park.

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