Burrard station is a rapid transit station on the Expo Line and Millennium Line of the SkyTrain network in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is situated in the downtown core at the intersection of Burrard Street and Dunsmuir Street, adjacent to the historic Burrard Street Bridge and the Vancouver Convention Centre.
History and Operations
- Opened on December 11 1985, as part of the original Expo Line, which was built for Expo 86.
- Became an interchange with the Millennium Line upon that line’s inauguration on August 31 2002; the Millennium Line service ceased in 2016 when the line was re‑configured, and the station now serves the Expo Line and the Canada Line’s former service on the original Expo Line alignment.
- The station is owned and operated by TransLink, the regional transportation authority.
Facilities
- Features an island platform serving two tracks.
- Equipped with elevators, escalators, and stairs, ensuring accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility.
- Provides fare gates, ticket vending machines, and a staffed service counter.
- Adjacent bus stops serve local routes on Burrard Street and surrounding streets.
Design
- The station’s architectural design reflects the modernist aesthetic typical of the original SkyTrain system, with exposed concrete and steel structural elements.
- Public art installations have been displayed within the station concourse, contributing to the cultural landscape of downtown Vancouver.
Ridership
- Burrard station is among the higher‑traffic stations in the SkyTrain network, serving commuters, tourists, and visitors to nearby commercial and civic facilities.
Connectivity
- Provides direct pedestrian access to nearby office towers, hotels, and the waterfront promenade.
- Serves as a transfer point to the West Coast Express commuter rail line at nearby Waterfront station, located a short walk away.
Future Developments
- As of the latest publicly available plans, no major structural upgrades or line extensions directly affecting Burrard station have been announced.
