Alliance Française Unveils New Cultural Hub in Vancouver

ByJohn Goodman August 9, 2024September 13, 2024

Alliance Française Vancouver (AFV) is settling into its new, state-of-the-art cultural facility, at 6161 Cambie Street. The $24-million, 30,000-square-foot four-storey building opened its doors in July as the third largest Alliance location in North America, after New York and Toronto.

“Drawing upon the rich cultural heritage of Alliance Française Vancouver, which this year celebrates its 120th anniversary, we are thrilled to unveil our new landmark cultural facility, devoted to preserving and celebrating the French language and thriving francophone cultures present in Vancouver today,” says Damien Hubert, executive director of AFV. “Through our purpose-built, sustainable design, our new expanded facility will now include a sizable boutique art gallery, a 165-seat professional theatre, the Champs Élysées Café & Bistro, media library, multiple classrooms, roughly 2,700 square feet of artist studio space, and much more. Our mission is for AFV to be a vital gathering space for creativity and community.”

Alliance Française Vancouver, dedicated to promoting French language and francophone culture in B.C., plans to host an official opening ceremony for their new cultural hub on August 14.

John Goodman

John Goodman finds the creative energy of journalism constantly inspiring. He's covered the Vancouver arts scene as a reporter, editor, and designer for many years. As a longtime North Shore resident he's always keen to explore all that Metro Vancouver has to offer.