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THE SPIRIT OF HAIDA GWAII:
THE JADE CANOE
Installed in 1996, this is the
most famous piece in YVR’s art
collection. It is a bronze casting
with a jade green patina. Sculpted
by world-renowned Haida
artist, Bill Reid, this fascinating
collection of characters is where
millions of visitors stop to take
their photographs each year.
‘Haida Gwaii’ means ‘Islands of
the People,’ while The Jade Canoe
represents all living beings of the
world. A storyboard here provides
more information.
TRAVELLING SCULPTURE
SHOW (SERIES II)
This interactive sculpture
is comprised of 10 stones
from around the world, each
representing a recognizable travel
bag or carrying case – a silent
yet engaging commentary on the
weight of the baggage we carry.
The sculpture, by artist Paul
Slipper, is made of marble granite,
sodalite, and bronze.
CLAYOQUOT
WELCOME FIGURES
Carved in the Clayoquot
tradition, figures like these were
temporarily positioned on the
beach in front of coastal villages,
with arms raised, to welcome
guests to special events. These
figures stand 3.3-metres tall and
provide a dramatic West Coast
welcome to arriving passengers.
ACCESSIBILITY @ YVR
We design our airport to be
accessible. For example, our
washrooms have doorless entries
and our check-in and information
desks have universal counters
that make them accessible to
people who use wheelchairs. We
have a specialized public address
system to reduce noise pollution
and assist hearing aid users and
flooring designed to help people
with vision loss. Can you spot
other accessibility features in
the terminal?
LAND, SEA AND SKY
Land, Sea and Sky are the roadways of travel. Land, Sea and Sky
is also the theme behind YVR’s award-winning architecture and
art collection. Every aspect of the airport’s design reflects British
Columbia’s spectacular natural beauty and distinctive cultural
heritage. YVR’s spectacular display of art celebrates the artistic
achievements of British Columbians and Canadians.
During your visit today, see if you can spot how the Land, Sea and
Sky theme is woven into the design of the airport. You’ll stop at
several of YVR’s significant pieces of artwork. Many pieces in YVR’s
collection are found in areas beyond security screening points. Be
sure to look for them the next time you are flying from YVR.
THE GREAT WAVE WALL
Made up of thousands of glass
pieces representing the ocean,
Lutz Haufschild’s 40-metre by
10-metre wall forms a dramatic
and appropriate backdrop for
The Spirit of the Haida Gwaii:
The Jade Canoe.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
DISPLAYS
Above the check-in desks in US
Departures hall, you’ll find a
giant Fight Information Display
(FID) with information for flights
departing to U.S. destinations.
You’ll see these displays in many
locations as you walk throughout
the airport, on both large displays
and small screens. FIDs in Level 3
(Departures) have information on
departing aircraft, while FIDs on
Level 2 (Arrivals) have information
on arriving aircraft.
THEMED ARCHITECTURE
From here you can see how the
Land, Sea and Sky theme is
woven into our architecture. For
example, all the vertical pillars
in the terminals are shaped to
reflect the trees of B.C.’s coast,
and the lights above your head
are inspired by log booms seen in
B.C.’s waters. The colour palette
of the airport also reflects the
Land, Sea and Sky theme. Can
you spot any other ways the
theme is used?
CHESTER JOHNSON PARK
Chester Johnson Park is an
outdoor space that offers a calm
respite from the action of the air-
port. Nestled in the shadow of the
Control Tower, the park features
the three ‘Ksan Totems, carved
by Earl Muldoe and Walter Harris
from the Skeena River Valley in
Northwestern British Columbia.
In the park you’ll also find a small
pond, benches, and a tree-lined
pathway to explore.
GREEN WALL
YVR’s Green Wall is a giant
living tapestry made up of
27,391 individual plants. YVR
is working hard to minimize its
environmental footprint and
we have a number of initiatives
to reduce waste, energy and
emissions. This wall is a symbol of
our commitment to sustainability.
AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL TOWER
Look skywards to see where
air traffic controllers work to
get the best view of the airport!
Built in 1996, YVR’s air traffic
control tower is 19 stories high
and managed by NAV CANADA.
It is the second highest control
tower in Canada and designed to
withstand a powerful earthquake.
The safe movement of aircraft
on the ground and in the air is
managed from this tower. The
tower is not open to the public.
GRAHAM CLARKE ATRIUM
Here you can experience the Land,
Sea and Sky theme. The floor tiles
symbolize the rivers of B.C., while
a waterfall tumbles behind the
escalator. The totem Celebrating
Flight by Don Yeomans is a tribute
to humans – the only creatures
who have learned to fly without
the natural ability to do so.
Look up high to see a carving of
the moon and coloured panels
representing the Northern Lights.
YVR ROUTES MAP
Stop by our giant Routes Map
to see how YVR connects
B.C. to the world. There are
sixty-eight airlines that serve
YVR, connecting people and
businesses non-stop to more
than 120 destinations in Canada,
the U.S., and around the world.
The destination furthest from
YVR is Sydney, Australia – it takes
15 hours to get there. The closest
is Nanaimo on Vancouver Island
– a short 10-minute hop.
Where would you go?
SUPERNATURAL WORLD
A collection of carvings known as
Supernatural World, by Dempsey
Bob, Robert Davidson, and
Richard Hunt, celebrate creatures
from the Pacific Northwest Coast.
First Nations people say that the
realms of the land are inhabited
by creatures of nature, as well as
spirit powers that move between
realms, transforming themselves
at will. This installation features
Killer Whale, Thunderbird, Bear,
Human, Raven, and Eagle.
PUBLIC
OBSERVATION AREA
There is so much to see at the
Public Observation Area. The
floor-to-ceiling windows have
unobstructed views of the airfield
so you can watch aircraft arrive
and depart. You’ll find information
panels and telescopes at the
windows for an up-close look at
the airfield, a model of YVR’s Sea
Island home, and a touch-screen
kiosk where you can test your
knowledge of YVR and the places
we connect to around the world.
CEDAR CONNECTION
This red cedar Musqueam
sculpture by Susan A. Point
depicts an owl and a human face
within a tree stump. According
to Salish tradition, the owl is
the keeper of wisdom and a
messenger within the story of life.
The face represents Musqueam
storyteller Dominic Point.
WELCOME TO YVR
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YVR EXPLORER TOUR
POINTS OF INTEREST
LEGEND
SHOPS & RESTAURANTS
A GLOBE @ YVR
B JETSIDE BAR
C RETAIL CARTS
D VINO VOLO
E TIM HORTONS
F HUDSON NEWS
G SALAMANDRA FLOWERS & GIFTS
H HANAMI
I KOHO RESTAURANT & BAR
J INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
FOOD COURT
FLYING WEDGE PIZZA
FORTUNE WOK
GALIANO BAKERY & CAFÉ
STARBUCKS
TOSHI TEPPANYAKI
WENDY’S
K INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL
RETAIL
BROOKS BROTHERS
GIFTS OF THE RAVEN
MOUNTAIN STYLE
PGA TOUR STOP
VANCOUVER MARKETPLACE
L EVERYTHING UNDER $20
M PACIFIC COAST NEWS
N SHADES OF TIME
P DOMESTIC TERMINAL RETAIL
CRAFTHOUSE
DISCOVER BRITISH COLUMBIA
HUDSON NEWS
iSTORE
LIFE IS GOOD
PACIFIC SWEET SHOPPE
TARAXCA JEWELLERY
TRAVEL & LEISURE
VANCOUVER AIRPORT FLORIST
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM
VIRGIN BOOKS & MUSIC
Q DOMESTIC TERMINAL
FOOD COURT
A & W
JUGO JUICE
PIZZA HUT EXPRESS
STARBUCKS
SUBWAY
TIM HORTONS
WOK N’ ROLL
R WHITE SPOT
S HARVEY’S / SWISS CHALET
T STANLEY’S HAPPY
LANDING LOUNGE
U TIM HORTONS
V PACIFIC COAST NEWS
W 7-ELEVEN
X WEST COAST LIQUOR STORE
Y PHARMASAVE
1 THE SPIRIT OF HAIDA GWAII:
THE JADE CANOE
2 THE GREAT WAVE WALL
3 FLIGHT INFORMATION
DISPLAY
4 TRAVELLING SCULPTURE
SHOW
5 CLAYOQUOT
WELCOME FIGURES
6 CHESTER JOHNSON PARK
7 GREEN WALL
8 AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL TOWER
9 THEMED ARCHITECTURE
10 GRAHAM CLARKE ATRIUM
11 YVR ROUTES MAP
12 SUPERNATURAL WORLD
13 ACCESSIBILITY @ YVR
14 PUBLIC OBSERVATION AREA
15 CEDAR CONNECTION
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