A Moving Celebration
Vancouver, BC
August 20-25, 2019
A bustling west coast port in British Columbia, Vancouver has historically gained much of its cultural and economic wealth by ship and rail, giving the highest priority to grains from the Prairies and silk from Japan, which was whisked eastward in sealed paper-lined cars on "silk trains" guarded by CN Police. As Vancouver sits at the endpoint of grain shipments, it is often known as the "Terminal City".
CN100 - A Moving Celebration
Experience 100 years of CN
As we retrace our tracks, we are posting up in Vancouver for 6 days to give the public a chance to interact with everything CN. Join us in unpacking the chapters of our history, which features the people who have shaped us, the landscapes that have provided space for us, and a hands-on conversation about train safety and the future of rail transport.
Public event
To be announced
The full schedule will be revealed soon.
The Moving Celebration is opening its doors to the public with a series of interactive exhibitions to explore, placing you in the hands of CN guides, available at your disposal to walk you through every chapter of our exhibit. Hear their stories and stick around for a show by our special musical guests. Due to limited capacity, guests will be admitted to the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
The travelling trio
The Railroad in Song
Inspired by an installment of works entitled, American Dreams, Thomas Hellman spins tales, stories and anecdotes of CN in a soundscape of words, harmonizing history with blues, folk, and gospel tunes. Accompanied by multi-instrumentalist composer's Erik West and Olaf Gundel, the trio will be traveling along The Moving Celebration, giving us not one, but two chances to tune in every day they perform.
Photo credit : Sophie Dalbou
Photo credit : Sophie Dalbou
The MC
Eric Paul Parent
Welcoming you at the doors will be our MC, Dr. Eric Paul Parent, who brings more than 30 years of experience in the fields of theatre, tourism, and culture to The Moving Celebration. With an extensive background in pedagogy and immersive tourism, Dr. Parent will be the liaison between guests and exhibits, bringing you closer to the heart of CN's history.
Photo credit : Jean-Sebastien St-Pierre
Photo credit : Jean-Sebastien St-Pierre
We will be at Pacific Exhibition Center
999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC
V6C 3C1, Canada
Vancouver, BC
V6C 3C1, Canada
Parking
availability
availability
Accessibility
Parking availability
Little Obie, our scale train, will be onsite to bring people from parking lot to the site entrance.
Accessibility
We have designated parking spots near the entrance for our guests with disabilities. We will also have ramps located throughout the site to access the containers.
Special events
In addition to the public event, we have set aside some time for special audiences to engage with this exhibit. We are transforming our containers into a series of experiences specially crafted for children, schools, and camps in the community – and for those who have worked by our side, we have something for you too.
For CN employees and pensioners
A special thanks from CN to you
CN wants to thank you, our employees, our partners, our families for being there and to celebrate the centennial together. Get in touch with us to find out what we have planned for you.
For the kids
Bring your school or camp group
We have set aside a special day just for kids to learn about trains. If you are interested in bringing your class or camp group, get in contact with us to reserve a spot and learn more about the events.
Tree Canada collaboration
In honour of CN’s 100th anniversary, CN and Tree Canada are providing CN EcoConnexions Legacy grants supporting green space initiatives in each CN100 ─ A Moving Celebration host city. Trees displayed at each CN container village will become part of the city’s urban canopy, complementing its CN EcoConnexions Legacy project.
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