For years, cultural events and activities with a Latin American focus in Vancouver have been undertaken without any dedicated space. The Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre Society (VLACC) emerged to address the need for a central facility to plan and host these events. VLACC envisions the Centre to be a cultural hub in the city and will give local artists and other organizations access to a space for performances and cultural activities. The Centre will be used as a cultural facility not only for the Latin American community but as a cultural centre at large, with the potential to become a significant tourist destination.