Government of Canada
Symbol of the Government of Canada

The Canada Pavilion - from design to completion

March 2010

This exterior shot of the Canada Pavilion showcases the structure's unique crystalline geometric design and evokes recognition of the precious nature of our natural resources. Canadian red cedar provides the outer skin of the ecodesigned envelope which incorporates sun-breakers to create harmonious energy exchange with the pavilion's natural environment. SNC Lavalin construction workers complete the fastening of nearly 4,000 cubic metres of Canadian red cedar on the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai.

January 2010

The Canada Pavilion Construction workers at the Canada Pavilion Construction workers at the Canada Pavilion

November 2009 - December 2009

The interior of the Canada Pavilion A view of the Pavilion from outside
Canada Pavilion The interior of the Canada Pavilion

August 21, 2009 - September 22, 2009

Canada Pavilion Canada Pavilion
Canada Pavilion Canada Pavilion

July 21, 2009 - August 20, 2009

The interior of the Canada Pavilion Construction continues on the Canada Pavilion

July 1, 2009 - July 8, 2009

A view of the Canada Pavilion from outside Construction workers oversee the development of the Pavilion
The interior of the Pavilion A view of the Pavilion from outside

May 21, 2009 - June 7, 2009

The Canada Pavilion under construction Outline of Canada Pavilion structure Expo 2010 construction site Crane lifting steel girders for construction Construction worker soldering Pavilion structure Different perspective of Canada Pavilion structure

April 27, 2009

Week 4 - Laying bricks Week 4 -  Working through the night on the Canada Pavilion

April 20, 2009

Week 3 - On-site construction meeting Week 3 - Cable conductors

April 13, 2009

Week 2 -The caisson (retaining wall) for the foundation   Week 2 - Metal shanks (rods) to solidify the foundation Week 2 - Digging crane at work on the site

April 6, 2009

SNC-Lavalin Inc. has now started work on preparing the site and building the Canada Pavilion foundation.

Week 1 - Scaffolding Week 1 - Construction Workers Week 1 - Building the foundations

The concept of the Canada Pavilion

The design for the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2010 is now finalized.

Evolution of a Canada Pavilion-bird's eye view Artistic rendition of the Canada Pavilion