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BC Place

Vancouver, BC

Capacity: 54,000

Where to Stay in Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

The green-roofed 'Castle in the City' has been Vancouver's landmark hotel since 1939. Located downtown between BC Place and Rogers Arena, fans can walk to both major venues in minutes. The recently renovated rooms and Notch8 restaurant make it a premier base for any Vancouver sports trip.

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

The JW Marriott Parq sits directly connected to BC Place Stadium, making it the ultimate stay for Whitecaps, BC Lions, and major concert fans who want a zero-commute match-day experience. The rooftop pool offers stunning views of the stadium and downtown skyline, and the concierge team is used to sourcing last-minute tickets. Post-game, the hotel's bars fill with a mix of players' families and celebrating supporters.

Loden Hotel

Intimate boutique luxury hotel in Coal Harbour with mountain and harbour views and personalized service. Sports fans enjoy its proximity to Stanley Park and easy access to Rogers Arena for Canucks and concerts.

Opus Hotel

Vibrant boutique hotel in Yaletown, Vancouver's trendiest neighbourhood, with bold design and a buzzy lobby bar. Its walkable location puts sports fans minutes from Rogers Arena and BC Place, making it a stylish base for Canucks and Whitecaps weekends.

The Sylvia Hotel

This ivy-covered 1912 heritage hotel sits right on English Bay Beach with views of the Pacific sunset. A Vancouver institution beloved by traveling fans for its old-world charm, reasonable rates, and legendary lounge that was the city's first cocktail bar.

Where to Eat in Vancouver

Earls Kitchen + Bar — Pacific Centre

Steps from Rogers Arena, the Pacific Centre Earls is a Vancouver institution for Canucks fans doing the pre-game ritual — cocktails, loaded nachos, and heated takes about the power play. The bar area fills quickly on game nights, so arriving an hour before puck drop is essential. Consistent food, solid drinks, and a crowd that's genuinely buzzing with hockey energy.

Go Fish Ocean Emporium

Tiny waterfront shack near Granville Island serving some of Vancouver's best fish tacos and fish and chips from a walk-up window. Canucks fans grab a seat on the outdoor benches overlooking False Creek before games at nearby Rogers Arena.

Japadog

What started as a humble hot dog cart has become a Vancouver icon. Japadog serves Japanese-inspired hot dogs topped with teriyaki sauce, seaweed, and Japanese mayo. The Robson Street location near Rogers Arena is the perfect quick bite for fans heading to Canucks games or concerts.

Miku Restaurant

Acclaimed waterfront Japanese restaurant in Canada Place known for pioneering Aburi (flame-seared) sushi in Vancouver. Its harbour views and elegant seafood platters make it a top pregame dinner pick for fans heading to events at BC Place.

Vij's

Chef Vikram Vij's namesake restaurant is a Vancouver culinary icon, serving innovative Indian-inspired dishes like lamb popsicles in fenugreek cream and coconut curried chicken. The no-reservations policy means fans queue alongside celebrities. Its Cambie Street location is a quick ride from BC Place.

Best Bars in Vancouver

Alibi Room

Beloved Gastown craft beer bar with one of Vancouver's best rotating tap lists and elevated pub fare. Canucks fans gather here on game nights for BC craft brews before walking to nearby Rogers Arena.

Score on Davie

Score on Davie is the West End's definitive sports bar, packed wall-to-wall with Canucks blue and green on hockey nights and BC Lions fans during CFL season. The 40-plus screens ensure there's never a bad seat in the house, and the kitchen keeps going late for fans who stumble in after a Rogers Arena game. It's louder, friendlier, and more genuine than any downtown megabar.

Steamworks Brew Pub

A legendary Gastown brewpub with 13 house-brewed beers on tap and a massive screen setup for Canucks playoff games that draws enormous crowds. The Niagara Street IPA and London Porter are fan favorites on match nights. The heritage building's Victorian industrial design makes it one of Vancouver's most visually impressive sports bars.

Storm Crow Tavern

Part pub, part fan convention, Storm Crow Tavern on Commercial Drive is decked out in sci-fi and fantasy memorabilia with board games at every table. Vancouver sports fans mix with pop culture enthusiasts over themed cocktails and solid pub fare after Canucks and Whitecaps matches.

The Keefer Bar

Award-winning Chinatown cocktail bar with an apothecary theme, blending traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients into inventive drinks. Its moody, intimate space is a favourite late-night stop for Canucks and Whitecaps fans after downtown events.

The Pint Public House

The Pint Public House on Granville Street is Vancouver's go-to multi-sport bar, always packed with Canucks, Whitecaps, and Lions fans before and after games at nearby Rogers Arena and BC Place. Dozens of screens show every major game simultaneously, and the extensive beer list covers BC craft breweries alongside international favourites. On NHL playoff nights, the energy inside rivals the arena itself.

The Shameful Tiki Room

Vancouver's first dedicated tiki bar on Main Street transports fans to a Polynesian paradise with elaborate rum cocktails served in ceramic skulls and volcano bowls. The kitschy-cool atmosphere and potent drinks make it a favourite post-game celebration spot. Arrive early as this small bar fills up fast.

Fan Attractions in Vancouver

BC Place Stadium

Canada's largest domed stadium, BC Place hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS matches and BC Lions CFL games under its retractable roof. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring matches to BC Place and the stadium is undergoing upgrades to meet the occasion. The Southsiders supporter group creates a European-style tifo atmosphere that is among MLS's best.

BC Sports Hall of Fame

Housed inside BC Place Stadium, the BC Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the legends who built Vancouver's sporting identity — from Terry Fox to the Canucks' run to the 1994 Cup Final. Interactive exhibits let fans test their skills alongside tributes to Olympic heroes and CFL champions. It's the perfect way to spend the hours before a BC Place event and leave feeling genuinely connected to local sports culture.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

A short drive from downtown Vancouver, this world-famous suspension bridge over a 70-meter canyon is the perfect active recovery day for sports fans between events. Sports delegations frequently visit here for team-building activities. The Cliffwalk boardwalk through the temperate rainforest canopy is genuinely thrilling for any athletic visitor.

Granville Island Public Market

Browse the bustling Granville Island Public Market for fresh seafood, artisan cheeses, and local craft beer from Granville Island Brewing. The converted industrial peninsula under the Granville Bridge features galleries, buskers, and waterfront patios with views of False Creek and the downtown skyline.

Granville Street Entertainment District

Vancouver's main entertainment strip transforms into an outdoor fan zone during Canucks playoff games, with thousands of supporters filling the car-free street to watch on outdoor screens. The energy of playoff hockey in Vancouver is unlike anything else in Canadian sport. Every bar on the strip is a hockey bar during the playoffs and the collective roar after Canucks goals can be heard from Gastown.

Hockey Hall of Fame on Tour (Rogers Arena Exhibit)

Rogers Arena's dedicated hockey heritage exhibit within the Canucks concourse displays key moments in Vancouver hockey history from the WHL-era Canucks to the franchise's iconic jerseys. The exhibit includes a replica Stanley Cup for photo opportunities and interactive touchscreens exploring Canucks legends. It's a compact but meaningful tribute to Vancouver's hockey identity.

Rogers Arena

Home of the Vancouver Canucks and one of the NHL's busiest arenas, Rogers Arena sits in the heart of downtown Vancouver a short walk from the waterfront. The 2011 Stanley Cup Finals memories — both the joy of Game 6 and the heartbreak of Game 7 — live in the building's DNA. The Canucks fan culture is passionate, sophisticated, and very West Coast.

Stanley Park Seawall

Bike or walk the 10-kilometer Stanley Park Seawall, the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path, with views of the North Shore mountains, Lions Gate Bridge, and English Bay. The loop passes through old-growth forest, totem poles at Brockton Point, and offers prime whale-watching spots during migration season.