New 'Urban Currents' mural painted at downtown Vancouver plaza
The mural was designed by local artist Annie Chen, known by her moniker Lemonni, and painted by mural specialists Drip & Roll.
“Urban Currents” mural at Waterfront Centre’s sunken plaza at Canada Place Way. (Kenneth Chan)
“Urban Currents” mural at Waterfront Centre’s sunken plaza at Canada Place Way. (Kenneth Chan)
“Urban Currents” mural at Waterfront Centre’s sunken plaza at Canada Place Way. (Kenneth Chan)
Commissioned by property owner Cadillac Fairview and supported by Downtown Van (the local business improvement association for downtown Vancouver), the colourful mural features Canada Place’s iconic five sails, the downtown skyline, and the mountains.
Chen’s work is known for its playful abstracts based on nature and wildlife, with this particular mural reflecting Vancouver’s unique coastal, natural, and urban identity.
Cadillac Fairview also recently completed some big changes at the street-level public plaza fronting West Cordova Street at the top of the grand staircase, replacing an aging decorative water fountain feature with an expanded public plaza area with seating.
Together, these public spaces at Waterfront Centre also form a segment of the busy mid-block pedestrian route between the pedestrian promenade on the north side of Canada Place Way and the intersection of West Hastings Street and Hornby Street.
Renovated West Cordova Street plaza at Waterfront Centre. (Kenneth Chan)
Renovated West Cordova Street plaza at Waterfront Centre. (Kenneth Chan)
Immediately to the north of Waterfront Centre’s sunken plaza, on the pedestrian promenade on the north side of Canada Place Way, a giant permanent “VANCOUVER” three-dimensional letter sign will be installed by Spring 2026, just in time for the influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup.
The permanent “VANCOUVER” sign follows the immense success of various temporary signs in the general vicinity in recent years. The design work for this public art installation will begin later this year.
Not the actual final design; perspective, footprint, and potential size of the permanent “VANCOUVER” sign on Canada Place Way. (City of Vancouver)