Virtual Tour

Located in the Piazzale Valdo Fusi in Torino, British Columbia-Canada Place will welcome the public and invited guests from January 15 through March 20, 2006.

At first glance, the temporary 6,500-square-foot pavilion is a classic ski resort-style log structure complemented by an existing modern glass exhibit hall — a perfect blend of the beauty of rural British Columbia and our modern glass towers. Inside, the diversity of style and cultures is reflected in the warmth of the log structure on one side and the high-tech exhibitions on the other.

The log structure was designed and manufactured in 100 Mile House, B.C. No living trees were harvested for this project. The centre pole of the house was found on a beach in coastal B.C. where it washed ashore. The remainder of the house was constructed entirely from trees destroyed by pine beetles. The house was first constructed in 100 Mile House, dismantled and shipped in 22 containers to Torino, and re-constructed on site in Piazzale Valdo Fusi during the fall of 2005.

Exhibit Hall and Log House

An Exhibit Hall and Log House comprise the interior experience of British Columbia-Canada Place. The primary event and exhibition space is the Exhibit Hall while the Log House contains the public and private meeting areas. The design for the Exhibit Hall maximizes show impact and flexibility of use. With media and traditional exhibit displays, it is a spectacular exhibit of British Columbian and Canadian industry.

The Canada Flag

The centrepiece of the design is a soaring red and white mountain-shaped flag emblem that both provides a backdrop and highlights the Log House and Exhibit Hall. This energetic, triangular splash of red defines and connects the Log House with the existing Exhibit Hall structure and provides a powerful visual draw from all points of view into the piazza.

British Columbia Explorer

A virtual tour of British Columbia allows visitors to British Columbia-Canada Place to "fly through" the province and touch down in various cities and other interesting locations, so users have an opportunity to take part in a virtual experience of the province.

View the virtual tour of B.C.-Canada Place.

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