After nearly a decade of planning and preparation, Alliance Française Vancouver (AFV) will unveil its new, state-of-the-art cultural facility at 6161 Cambie Street at its official opening ceremony on August 14, 2024.
The $24-million, 30,000-square-foot community hub will serve as a bastion of francophone cultures in Vancouver, becoming the largest independent cultural facility in B.C.
As one of the most ambitious projects in the Alliance Française international network, AFV’s
new facility is now the third largest Alliance location in North America, after New York and
Toronto. The world-class, fully accessible cultural facility features many amenities for all ages. A 165-seat professional theatre will offer Vancouver’s cultural scene a much-needed
mid-range performance facility; a 1,120-square-foot art gallery visible from the street will
showcase the work of both local and international artists, a French-inspired café and bistro,
Champs Élysées will offer a breakfast and lunch menu throughout the day and transform into
an intimate wine bar at night; a 2,700-square-foot flexible artist space with movable panels,
will offer affordable rental studios for artist residencies; a fully-stocked media library will boast the largest francophone collection in B.C., with access to thousands of books and multimedia; a set of 16 classrooms will serve as an incubator of knowledge and exploration of the French language and culture, for ages 3 and up; a fully-equipped demonstration kitchen will allow for gastronomic exploration and cooking classes; and a large, sun-drenched, west facing exterior terrace will offer a serene ambiance for Alliance patrons and event rentals.
For more on Alliance Française Vancouver, visit alliancefrancaise.ca