Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory
The Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory is a public optical telescope facility in Vanier Park, operated by the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre—BC's premier space science institution since 1968. Situated on the waterfront near Kitsilano, it offers public stargazing through a research-grade telescope. Cyclists arriving via the nearby Seaside Greenway will find it bundled into a broader complex that includes a planetarium and interactive science galleries.
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Contact
Address: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9
Phone: (604) 738-7827
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✓Bike parking
?Water bottle refill
?Washrooms
?We Welcome Cyclists Local Knowledge Sheet or equivalent local info
Amenities
Showers (drop-in or fee)Café or food on siteWater without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike
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