[Meetup Info] Let’s sketch at Coal Harbour

Let’s meet and sketch at Coal Harbour!

📍Jack Poole Plaza in front of the Olympic Cauldron
https://maps.app.goo.gl/G6WkVetqQxHEyjYo8

📅Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Meetup 🕐 1pm
Sketch Throwdown 🕐 3:30 pm

**We will update closer to the date if anything changes.

Join us for a sketching session at Vancouver’s stunning Coal Harbour! This lively waterfront area blends modern architecture with breathtaking mountain and ocean views. From the seawall to the marina, you’ll find plenty of sketch-worthy subjects, including yachts, seaplanes, the Vancouver Convention Centre, and the iconic sails of Canada Place. We may also capture people strolling, cyclists along the seawall, or the reflections of high-rises shimmering on the water.

Meeting Point:

We’ll meet in front of Jack Poole Plaza, right by the Olympic Cauldron at 1:00 pm, before we head toward Coal Harbour together.

How to Get There:

Public transit: The closest SkyTrain station is Waterfront Station (Expo, Canada, and SeaBus connections). From there it’s about a 10-minute walk west along Cordova Street to the Plaza. Alternatively, Burrard Station is also nearby, about a 5-minute walk.

Driving: There are several paid parking lots nearby, including at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, and street parking around Coal Harbour (note that availability can be limited on weekends).

About Coal Harbour:

Coal Harbour is one of downtown Vancouver’s most picturesque neighbourhoods, combining a vibrant seawall with modern architecture and natural beauty. Whether it’s sketching the boats at the marina, the backdrop of the North Shore mountains, or the dynamic urban life around the waterfront, there’s no shortage of inspiration here.

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