Thursday 8 August 2013

The Dominion Building

On the corner of West Hasting and Cambie Street stands the Dominion Trust building. Built from 1908-1910 by J.S. Heyler, it was the highest building in the British Empire standing at 53 meters high. This building is known as one of the most colourful and unique buildings in Vancouver. It is built around 10 stories of of spiral staircases with unique marble floors and Corinthian columns at the front entrance.

The Dominion Building now occupies a variety of offices along with Opus Arts Supplies and a restaurant. 


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