The Cinematheque

What to expect when visiting The Cinematheque

We have developed a comprehensive set of protocols to ensure we are doing everything we can to keep our patrons, staff, volunteers, and wider community safe. You can read a full breakdown here.

• Feeling unwell? Please stay home.
• The theatre has returned to full capacity.
• Respect other people’s space in the theatre and lobby.
• Front-of-house staff and volunteers will continue to wear a mask at this time.
• All patrons are encouraged to wear a mask if they are able.
• Keep your mask on in the theatre when not eating or drinking.
• Hand sanitizing and disposable non-medical masks will be available.
• Vaccine Passports are no longer be required under public health order.
• Increased cleaning of high-contact areas.
• Buy tickets online in advance when possible. Tickets will also be available for sale at the Box Office.
• Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to the first screening of the day.
• When advance tickets for a screening are sold out, a limited number of first-come, first-served tickets will be released at Box Office on the day of the screening.

Ticket Rates

$14

General (18+)

$12

Senior (65+)

$10

Student

Screenings are restricted to 18+ unless otherwise indicated.

Multi-film Ticket Packs are available for purchase at a discounted rate from our Gift Shop. Ticket rates may vary for special events.

Film Club, our family matinée series, has the reduced admission rate of $6 for ages 13 and under.

The Cinematheque Box Office opens 30 minutes prior to the first screening of the day.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or during screening hours at our Box Office.

Cinematheque Membership

By purchasing a ticket to a screening at The Cinematheque, you automatically become a member of the Pacific Cinémathèque Pacifique Society.

The Cinematheque is recognized as an exempt non-profit film society under the B.C. Motion Picture Act, and as such is able to screen films that have not been reviewed by Consumer Protection BC. Under this act, all persons attending our screenings must be members of the Pacific Cinémathèque Pacifique Society and be 18 years of age or older. We are responsible for operating in compliance with both the B.C. Motion Picture Act and Consumer Protection BC.

Some films will be exempt from the membership requirement, meaning patrons under 18 may be able to attend. This will be noted with a Consumer Protection BC classification on the individual event descriptions in our Program Guide and/or on this website.

Theatre Address

The Cinematheque
1131 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6Z 2L7

You will find our box office, theatre, and administration offices at 1131 Howe Street, between Helmcken and Davie. Click on the map to find us on Google Maps.

Numerous bus routes stop along the 1100 block of Granville Street, including #4, #6, #10, #14, and #50. Get off between Helmcken and Davie on Granville and walk one block west. You'll see us on Howe Street. Plan your journey using the TransLink website.

If you're coming by car, you will find on-street pay parking on all of the streets surrounding our theatre, as well as parking lots in the Holiday Inn (1110 Howe Street) across the street from us.

Concession

We have a selection of concession orders available to purchase in-person at Box Office. These include our delicious popcorn, Daniel Chocolates, Karameller candy, The Lemon Square, fountain soda, and hot beverages.

The Cinematheque Office, Library & Archive

The Cinematheque
200 – 1131 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6Z 2L7

If you are planning to visit during office hours, whether it is to use our Film Reference Library, deliver something to our offices, or to meet with our administrative staff, you will need to access our office via our lane entrance, behind the theatre (between Howe and Hornby).

Office Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday
(Access to administration offices via laneway)

Tel: 604 688 8202
Fax: 604 688 8204

General inquiries & feedback:
info@thecinematheque.ca