We aim to create a more accessible and inclusive environment for our audience and choir members. Regular assessments and adaptations will be made so that we can try to be responsive to the needs of our community. Please let us know if you require assistance.
We are currently working on providing details for accessibility to our concert venues and rehearsal spaces. As this information is in progress at this time, please contact us if you require assistance: diana@coastalsoundmusic.com
We offer tuition support for singers with financial need through our Bursary Program. Contact us for more info.
Learn more about the accessibility of the various concert locations, below.
New Westminster Christian Reformed Church: 8255 13th Ave, Burnaby (map)
Parking: There is free street parking around the venue, however this is a residential area, so allow extra time to find parking. Closest parking is across the street in the school lot, and there are usually spaces there. Patrons are welcome to use the flat area in front of the venue, next to the automatic doors, for drop off. If you need assistance, our volunteers can help.
Access to the venue: There are 5 stairs with handrails to the doors to get to the lobby level. There is an automatic double door that has 3 stairs access, as well as a ramp to the side lobby. It is a flat, carpeted floor to access the reserved, accessible seating. Our volunteer ushers can assist you in getting tickets from the lobby area.
Washrooms: There are 2 washrooms on the same main level as the seating. Both have a larger stall to accommodate mobility devices. At this particular venue, there is no gender neutral bathroom on the main floor. Washroom spaces are limited at this venue. There are 2 bathrooms upstairs as well, each with 2 stalls.
Seating: Wooden pews are the main seating, on the main floor and balcony. There are limited cushioned chairs at the back of the venue, as well as in the “accessible seating” area. Cushions are scattered throughout the pews and can be moved as needed.
Quiet room: there are a number of spaces at this venue that are used by community and performers at different times- it is always changing. If you need a quiet room, please let our ushers know and we can accommodate you. Some of these spaces are upstairs.
AED: There is no defibrillator onsite at this venue.
Evergreen Cultural Centre: 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam (map)
Parking: It’s a busy place, especially when Lights at Lafarge are on mid November-mid February! Access the parking lot by travelling north on Pinetree Way, and entering on the right after the SkyTrain/bus stop. There are 10 minute drop off spaces next to the main building, at the top of the driveway. There are 6 accessible parking spaces: some in front lot, some across the street in the Pinetree & Guilford lot.
Evergreen’s parking lots are owned and operated by the City of Coquitlam. Paid parking is in effect Monday – Saturday, 8am – 6pm. The fee is $1.00/hour. Parking is free on Sundays and statutory holidays. There are limited accessible parking spaces.
Additional Parking: There is a new City parking lot located at the south-east corner of Pinetree and Guildford – across the street from the backstage doors. Paid parking is in effect, but parking is free after 6pm, on Sundays, and statutory holidays.
Pay for Parking app | ParkIn APP: You can pay for your parking from the comfort of the theatre lobby. Download the ParkIn app or scan the QR codes located in the parking lot and pay for parking while you are inside the building.
Transit: Lafarge Lake-Douglas Skytrain Station is 150 steps from the front doors of Evergreen Cultural Centre. Alongside a complex network of local bus services, all roads lead to the Evergreen. Plan your travel route by visiting TRANSLINK‘s website.
Access to the Venue: there is concrete ramp access to the main front doors and back/stage doors of Evergreen. There are also sets of concrete stairs with handrails. Once inside, there is access to the theatre from the main lobby level. There is an elevator at the end of the lobby to take you to the lower or upper levels of seating.
Flooring: concrete, with some flat carpet areas.
Washrooms: There are 2 spacious washrooms each with numerous stalls on the main lobby level. There is also a single stall/gender neutral washroom on the lower level.
Seating: Evergreen has reserved seating, with designated wheelchair spaces. You can book these specific seats when you purchase your ticket through the Evergreen Box Office. There are ushers to assist with this accessible seating.
Many seats at Evergreen are accessed from stairs. There are at least 10 seats on each side that are accessible via flat concrete floor. These seats are cushioned, with arm rests, and can be removed or moved to accommodate wheelchairs or companion seats as needed. There is also flexible seating on the theatre level, accessed via the elevator at the end of the lobby. An usher can assist.
Quiet Room: When a show is in progress, the lobby and Art Gallery are serene spaces to be.
AED: Defbrillator is located under the desk in the Coat Check, in the Main Lobby. Coat Check is to the left of the Art Gallery entrance doors, near the Main Entrance to Evergreen. During shows, there are Front of House Staff to assist.
Chandos Pattison Auditorium at Pacific Academy: 10238 168th Street, Surrey (map)
Parking: 200 free parking spaces surround the Auditorium in lots A & B, with additional parking on the campus. For easy direct access, you can drive through the portico and drop off people at the front door. All parking is flat or gentle ramp access to the front doors as well. There are accessible spaces available next to the building on the East side.
Access to the back stage door is down a steeper rampway on the North West rear of the building.
Transit: Plan your travel route by visiting TRANSLINK‘s website.
Access to the Venue: Generally, flat concrete aggregate walkways access the glass main entrance doors.
Flooring: flat polished tile and low pile carpet. Theatre itself is carpeted with a gentle sloping ramp down the aisles. There are numerous bench seating areas in the spacious lobby to wait until the doors to the theatre open.
Access to the stage for performers, is via stairs- we will have ushers at these stairs. There is a lift on the audience right that can be used as well.
Washrooms: There are spacious washrooms with numerous stalls on the main lobby level. There is one single wheelchair/all gender washroom on the left side of the lobby.
There are smaller washrooms backstage for performers. These backstage areas and dressing rooms are wheelchair accessible.
Seating: There will not be reserved seating at Chandos Pattison, as the theatre holds hundreds of patrons. There are 6 wheelchair specific spaces in row X on the orchestra level. Our ushers can assist with finding this seating.
Quiet Room: When a show is in progress, the lobby is a serene space to be.
AED: we will have a portable AED onsite, under the check-in table.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the property, since it is a school campus.
Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver (map)
Parking: Residential street parking in the surrounding neighbourhood. Allow time to park and walk to the venue.
Transit: Plan your travel route by visiting TRANSLINK‘s website.
Access to the Venue: Urban sidewalks – watch your step walking to the church! Main entrance has a set of stairs; accessible entrance is on the South-West side of the building.
Flooring: Cement floors with carpets in walkways.
Washrooms: Three universal washrooms in entryway.
Seating: No reserved seating. Seating is wooden pews upstairs, wooden pews in the back half of downstairs, and padded chairs in the front half of downstairs. Spaces for wheelchairs and mobility devices are available.
Quiet Room: Entrance room.
AED: We will have a portable AED onsite, under the check-in table.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the property.
Canadian Memorial United Church, Corner of Burrard and 15th Streets, Vancouver (map)
Parking: Residential street parking in the surrounding neighbourhood. Allow time to park and walk to the venue.
There are 3 accessible parking spaces behind the church, in the lot off the laneway at the Centre for Peace. These spaces provide flat access to the West side door of the church, thus avoiding stairs at the front entrance.
Transit: Plan your travel route by visiting TRANSLINK‘s website.
Access to the Venue: Urban sidewalks- watch your step walking to the church! There are steep stone steps to the front door, but there is also access via narrow concrete pathway on the West side of the building, avoiding stairs and providing access to the sanctuary via side door.
Flooring: low pile carpet and polished tile floors.
Washrooms: Small church washrooms in the main sanctuary, with additional washrooms behind the church, across the lane in the adjacent building.
Seating: No reserved seating. Seating is wooden pews. Spaces for wheelchairs and mobility devices is available.
Quiet Room: The Centre for Peace across the lane, offers a quiet space while the show is taking place.
AED: we will have a portable AED onsite, under the check-in table
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the property.
Pacific Spirit United Church, 2195 45th Avenue, Vancouver (map)
Parking: Residential street parking in the surrounding neighbourhood. Allow time to park and walk to the venue. There is a drop off zone in front of the church door. A few wheelchair accessible spaces behind the church, off the alley.
Transit: Plan your travel route by visiting TRANSLINK‘s website.
Access to the Venue: Urban sidewalks- watch your step walking to the church! There is a concrete walkway then 3 stone steps to the front door, but there is also access via narrow concrete pathway on the East side of the building, avoiding stairs and providing access to the sanctuary via back door.
Flooring: low pile carpet and polished tile floors.
Washrooms: Two small “universal/ all gender” church washrooms upstairs, with additional washrooms backstage on the main level
Seating: No reserved seating. Seating is wooden pews upstairs, and padded chairs downstairs. Spaces for wheelchairs and mobility devices is available.
Quiet Room: none available
AED: we will have a portable AED onsite, under the check-in table.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the property.