Where
Cecil Green Park House
A historic mansion on the cliffs of Point Grey, overlooking the Strait of Georgia
6251 Cecil Green Park Rd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1X8
University of British Columbia
About the Venue
Built in 1912 and designed by celebrated BC architect Samuel Maclure, Cecil Green Park House began life as Kanakla— a West Coast Indigenous word meaning “house on the cliff.” Its original owner, barrister Edward Pease Davis, chose the name for good reason: the house sits high on the Point Grey cliffs, with sweeping panoramic views north to Howe Sound and west across the Strait of Georgia.
In 1967, Texas Instruments co-founder Cecil Green and his wife Ida purchased the estate and gifted it — along with $200,000 for restoration — to the University of British Columbia, with the vision of it becoming a gathering place for the community. Following a $1.3 million renovation completed in 1989, the mansion is now one of Vancouver's most beloved heritage event venues.
The architecture blends Tudor Revival and Arts & Crafts styles — stone chimneys, half-timbering, leaded glass windows, and richly carved woodwork throughout. The private gardens are maintained by UBC's professional landscaping team year-round.