Walking Tour: Yaletown

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CPR Roundhouse

Pacific Boulevard at Davie Street

The CPR built the red brick roundhouse at the northern edge of its repair yards in 1888. The roundhouse was used to service steam locomotives. The building has had many additions over the years. During its restoration for Expo 86, the original 1888 portions along with the 1950s diesel shop were retained. Engine 374, the first train to cross Canada to Vancouver in 1887, is also located within the Roundhouse complex. The Roundhouse has been converted to a community centre to serve the residents of Pacific Place and the north False Creek area.