One of the best preserved works of art deco style architecture that ruled Vancouver for a short period of time in the early twentieth century, the Marine Building is an essential piece of local history. A civic treasure, this heritage building represents the city’s prosperous portside economies. Take a closer look at the mosaics and painstaking engravings and you’re sure to find stories within what was once the tallest building in the British empire. The adjoining Elephant & Castle Pub is an excellent spot to drop in for a pint with the locals.