Photo by Denis Bouvier

This incredible light spectacle took place in Yaletown Feb. 10 and 11. It was part of City and Slope Winter Festival which featured mountain activities as well as urban entertainment. Spurred on by the successful street events around the 2010 Olympics, its aim is to spark activities during the winter season.

Illuminate Yaletown was staged as a free street party showcasing energy efficient, interactive light and video technology. In the picture above, award winning Urban Visuals has integrated architecture, lighting and visual media to produce the precise and colourful effect projected onto the face of the building.

Built in 1913, this beautiful historic building at 1152 Mainland originally served as a warehouse and office space. Goods were shipped from the east on the Canadian Pacific Railway and were processed, repacked and stored here before being shipped again.

This building’s exterior was also featured in the TV series Stargate SG1 where the apartment of one of the main characters, Daniel Jackson, was located. It now houses various businesses.