Work

FlyOver Canada

Overview

Architecture Behind an Immersive Experience

BHA served as Coordinating Registered Professional for the transformation of the former IMAX theatre at Canada Place into FlyOver Canada. The project required the complete redevelopment of the existing space to accommodate a highly specialized flight-simulation attraction within one of Vancouver’s most recognizable waterfront buildings.

  • Vancouver, BC
  • Completed in 2011
  • Resorts
  • At the heart of the attraction is a three-level structure supporting nine telescoping ride units, each seating seven guests. The system moves in concert with a film projected onto a large curved screen, while effects such as mist and scent heighten the sensation of flying over the Canadian landscape.
  • The ride system was assembled and fully tested in Taiwan before being dismantled and shipped to Vancouver in multiple containers. Its installation required the architectural environment to be carefully coordinated around highly specific structural, mechanical and operational requirements.
  • BHA was responsible for the architectural design of the attraction and its supporting spaces, including the pre-show experience, exterior stair and escalator connections. As CRP, we coordinated a challenging approval process involving the owner, specialty consultants, CSA and other regulators, together with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.