To feed the hungry. To lift the spirit. To change the world.
Join us for the 6th Annual Canstruction® Vancouver event in February/March 2008.
Canstruction® showcases the considerable talent and generosity of our creative communities in the fight against hunger.
This trademarked international design/build competition benefits the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, bringing together teams of architects, engineers, graphic artists and students to build amazing sculptures using only canned food and other non-perishables.
Driven by this creative challenge, Canstruction® teams seek to amaze the judges, delight the public, and lift the spirits of those in need.
Be creative, be involved. It starts with one can.
See the amazing 360° tour of our 2007 Canstruction® Vancouver Exhibit!
For registration and more information see the teams page.
EVENT DETAILS
Competition Build Out
Friday & Saturday, February 22 & 23rd, 2008
Cruise Ship Terminal at Canada Place
999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC [ view map ]
Public Exhibit
Sunday to Sunday, February 24th to March 2nd, 2008
Note: De-Canstruction starts 5:00pm Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
Show Times
10:00am – 5:00 pm Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed
10:00am – 8:00pm Thur/Fri/Sat
ADMISSION BY CASH DONATION
Admission is free for this inspiring family event. However, cash donations at the door are greatly appreciated! For every $1 received, we are able to donate $3 worth of food!! All proceeds to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.
DIRECTIONS
The Cruise Ship Terminal is located at Canada Place, in downtown Vancouver at the north foot of Howe Street, one level below the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre and the Pan Pacific Hotel.
Canada Place is easily accessible by public transportation. (Sea Bus, Sky Train and Bus). Visit TransLink online or call 604 953-3333 for specific directions.
FOUNDERS OF CANSTRUCTION®
Canstruction was launched in Vancouver in 2003 by George Kallas of Metropolitan Fine Printers who witnessed the event in New York, and vowed to bring it to Vancouver!
Canstruction® Vancouver is the local chapter of Canstruction®, a global anti-hunger project, founded by the Society of Design Administration, an affiliate organization of the American Institute of Architects.
This international community service project of the Design and Construction industries is now held in over 100 cities across North America. Canstruction® expects to raise 3 million pounds of food for hunger agencies during the upcoming 2008 competition cycle.
See www.canstruction.com for information on how to bring this trademarked event to your city.
See the contacts page for a list of all Canadian Canstruction® cities.
