St. James Community Square, Kitsilano, Vancouver B.C.

We are a non-profit and charitable organization dedicated to providing affordable space to the community for educational, cultural, recreational and social activities. St. James Community Square (SJCS) is located in Vancouver in the heart of Kitsilano. We have about 5,500 people registered for, or participating in, programs at the site and our facility hosts an estimated 350,000 user visits per year. There are numerous special events held through out the year.

St. James Community Square is an independent organization and does not receive financial support for operating expenses. Capital upgrades and renovations are ongoing and have been carried out with assistance from various sponsors. Support from community members is extremely helpful in the ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the facilities. Your support can be shown by taking out a membership at a nominal cost of a $2.00 donation. Of course any other donations you would be willing to make will be gratefully accepted, and a tax receipt will be issued for donations over $10.00.

Wheelchair accessibility - Update September 22, 2009

The 40+ year old wheel chair lift has been replaced with a new model that can carry up to 1,000 pounds/454 kg. Handicapped access to St. James Hall has been significantly improved and new access to the western portion of the main floor has been created. This improvement has been made possible with financial assistance from The City of Vancouver, Canada Western Bank, The Highbury Foundation, F.K. Morrow Foundation, The John Hardie Mitchell Foundation, and The Hylcan Foundation, plus individual donors.