Vancouver's First Entertainment Hub

Park visitors have long gathered at the Stanley Park Pavilion and Malkin Bowl to enjoy food, music, and social pursuits. The pavilion, built in 1911, became a hub of social activity as one of Vancouver's original dining, dancing, and refreshment venues, and it has since hosted many weddings, VIP events, and civic functions. It is the oldest building in Stanley Park and an important heritage site. Otto Moberg, architect for the CF Rail chalets and lodges in Banff and Lake Louise, designed the Pavilion in a Swiss chalet style using fieldstone and wood. The original bandstand, built in 1911 on what is now the Malkin Bowl site, brought many Vancouverites together every Sunday. The Vancouver City Band often played there, filling the park with music as men in bowler hats and women in dresses sat watching among the tall trees. The Malkin Bowl replaced the bandstand in 1934 and was rebuilt in 1984 after severe fire damage. Today, live theatre and musical events at Malkin Bowl continue to entertain appreciative crowds.

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