We hear Canada actually invented the IMAX format, so it's only right that you see a big nature movie at Vancouver's CN IMAX. They show several movies each day, … mostly animal or science related, such as The Dark Knight and The Polar Express. [link]

The 20-year-old theater is one of Vancouver's best. Formerly Cineplex Odeon, the megachain Empire took over in 2005. The screens are housed in the shell of a hotel and show new hits like Valkyrie and Yes Man. [link]

One of the oldest cinemas in Vancouver, the Hollywood has been owned by the same family for over 71 years. The cinema plays both second-run indie and mainstream … films, and with prices ranging from $5 to $7, it may be one of the cheapest theaters in the city. They also have comfortable seats and good food. [link]

More of a dedicated art house than other theaters, the Pacific Cinematheque's mission is to "promote critical media literacy and advance cinema as an art form and … as a vital means of communication." The Cinematheque hosts educational programs, curates film exhibitions, and has a film library for the public with thousands of books, journals, reference texts, and film scripts. [link]

The Park Theater is a simple movie house but has modern sound equipment and air conditioning. They only screen one movie at a time, so it's usually a good one. A major highlight here is the theater's "love seats." Arm rests are cushioned on the bottom and can be lifted for better cuddling with your movie partner. [link]

This is a national chain, but it feels like a neighborhood video store. A good alternative to Blockbuster or video on demand, Rogers has an extensive selection and a typically helpful staff. [link]

Going to an Omni theater is always cool, unless you're sitting way down in front (when the experience is a bit nauseating). If you get the right seat, seeing a … film about space or nature in 180 degrees is a trip. [link]

The VIFC is equipped with stadium seating, high-tech sound systems, and seats imported from France that have double arm rests. The VIFC screens international films and classics. Currently on view among others is The Godfather. [link]

This internationally recognized film school is the best educational facility in the city for aspiring filmmakers, makeup artists, animators, and screenwriters. Many graduates have gone on to win Academy Awards for major Hollywood productions or to lead successful independent film careers [link]