New Permit Suggests Something Exciting Is Coming to EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza last June, Disney declared that the years-long overhaul of EPCOT was officially complete.
The insinuation was that after years of massive construction projects, closed attractions, and various name changes, the park had finally reached a state of stasis.
Since then, however, we have continued to see large-scale projects undertaken. As of this writing, The Seas With Nemo & Friends is undergoing changes, Test Track is in the midst of an overhaul, and Disney is continuing to develop plans for a new Spaceship Earth lounge.
The point is that change is a constant at EPCOT.
Mystery Construction in Canada
With that in mind, I want to turn your attention to the World Showcase, where something is brewing in the Canada pavilion.
If you have visited Canada over the last couple of years, you have likely seen the construction taking place on the upper level of the Hotel du Canada.
The construction’s location is particularly interesting, as the second floor of the structure has been inaccessible to guests for years.
As a quick history lesson, the upstairs section of Hotel du Canada was not initially utilized when EPCOT Center debuted in 1982. This changed in 1986 when La Boutique des Provinces opened. Located above Le Cellier, the shop was a hidden treasure.


Photo: Reddit
Sadly, La Boutiques des Provinces closed in 2007. Since then, the upstairs of the Hotel du Canada has been inaccessible to guests.
A New Permit Has Been Filed
Now, however, a new permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering may hint that the former La Boutiques des Provinces location will eventually reopen.
This morning, Disney filed a Notice of Commencement for sign installation in the Canada pavilion. Design Communications Ltd., a contractor frequently used by Disney for custom signage, has been tasked with the work.
At this time, Disney has yet to announce what, if anything, is coming to Hotel du Canada. By the looks of things, however, it certainly looks like EPCOT has plans to use the upstairs once again.
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