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Terminal City Tower Hotel is located on the premises of Terminal
City Club in a modern, multi-functional high-rise in the heart
of the city of Vancouver. The Club’s humble beginnings
and the origin of its name date back to the early days of the
city in the nineteenth century.
In 1892, in the fledgling city of Vancouver, a group of optimistic
merchants founded a businessmen’s club that some years
later evolved into the Terminal City Club. The name of the
Club was derived as Vancouver had recently become the terminus
of the Canadian Pacific Railway. This transformed Vancouver
into one of the great seaports of the world.
The Club has always played an important role in the city’s
life, and its Members have made and continue to make significant
contributions to the business and political activity of the
city of Vancouver and the province of British Columbia.
The Terminal City Club lobby exudes comfort and prestige.
Overhead, an arched golden ceiling reflects the light of a
brilliant chandelier. The elaborate cherrywood desk curves
casually, while desk attendants stand ready to assist as required.
Beyond the main lobby, the foyer becomes the introduction
to all the Club’s facilities. From this grand hall,
sheltered by the stained glass dome that graced the original
club premises for more than 85 years, Members can access the
private areas of the Club which are available for all hotel
Guests.
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Metropolitan Building on Hastings Street, circa 1930.
(Photos
courtesy of the Vancouver City Archives: Metropolitan Building (BU P458 N440))
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