BC Place Blog

Take a peek behind the scenes of BC's largest multi-purpose venue via the BC Place Blog! You’ll discover how BC Place prepares the venue for spectacular events. Receive exclusive perks, chances to WIN ticket to events and other great prizes! We’ll introduce you to our amazing employees. And we’ll give you the opportunity to catch up on any events you may have missed!

Whitecaps FC celebrate 1979 Championship with Anniversary Match

May 27^th, 2019

Join us as Whitecaps FC commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl championship team on Friday, May 31st against Toronto FC!

The best patio party in Vancouver kicks off at 5:00pm on Terry Fox Plaza (weather permitting) where we will be serving $6.25 house-made all beef burgers and Stanley Park Trail Hopper IPA 12oz cans for just $5.00.

After the Party on the Patio, head inside BC Place for some delicious food and drink specials – served until 6:30pm.

We hope to see you there!

BC Place Early Bird Specials - Friday, May 31st, 2019 from 6:00pm - 6:30pm

NEW! $16 OFF THE OUTRAGEOUS BURGER!
Kick Off Special $19.00 | reg. $35.00

Available at Lionsgate Grill, sections 206, 215, 228, 242 & 254

$5.75 OFF CHICKEN & WAFFLE SANDWICH!
Kick Off Special $7.00 | reg. $12.75

Sauteed pepper & onion and a soft-bite bun.

Available at sections 201, 214, 227, 233, 241

$3.75 OFF FOOTLONG BACON WRAPPED HOT DOG!
Kick Off Special $9.00 | reg. $12.75
Footlong hot dog wrapped and cooked in bacon.

Available at Beast On Fire, sections 217 and 237

$3.50 OFF MIKE'S HARD LEMONADE OR OKANAGAN APPLE CIDER 12oz CAN!
Kick Off Special $5.50 | reg. $9.00

Available at section 114 Food Court and Okanagan Cart, Oak and Vine - section 207, Taps Beer Express - sections 208, 213, 219, 240, Thirsty Pigeon - sections 234 and 248, Bombay South Asian Kitchen - section 220

Available in Premium Service areas at Southeast and Southwest Lounges, as well as Pitchside Lounge

NEW! $3.25 OFF BLACK BEAR BURGER!
Kick Off Special $12.50 | reg. $15.75

All beef patty, cheddar cheese, Sriracha pulled pork, onion ring and double smoked bacon, served with fries.

Available exclusively in the Club Lounges and 147 Lounge

Click here for more match day and spectator information.

Breaking down B.C. Tourism by the numbers

May 26^th, 2019

B.C.’s tourism industry experienced record setting numbers last year, and the trend is continuing as businesses and destinations across B.C. have already enjoyed a busy first quarter and are anticipating more record results this summer.

B.C. Tourism By The Numbers

Events at BC Place in 2018 generated more than $130 Million in total economic benefit in the province of British Columbia, with more than $25 million of that being contributed by visitors traveling to events from outside the province.
In 2017, there were approximately 21.6 million overnight visitors in British Columbia who spent $12.3 billion.
Over half of the visitors (53.0%) were BC residents. Visitors from other parts of Canada accounted for 21.1% of all visits and international visitors accounted for the remaining 25.9% of visitor volume.
While BC residents made up the largest share of visitor volume, international visitors made up 44.9% of visitor expenditures. BC residents accounted for 28.9% of visitor expenditures and other Canadian residents accounted for the remaining 26.2%.
In 2017, British Columbia’s tourism industry employed 137,800 people, a 3.6% increase from 2016. This means that tourism provides a job for roughly 1 out of every 16 people employed in the province.
The tourism industry generated $5.4 billion in export revenue in 2017, growing 7.1% from 2016.
GDP for the provincial economy as a whole grew 4.0% over 2016. The tourism industry contributed $9.0 billion of value added or GDP (in 2012 constant dollars) to the BC economy. This represents 6.7% growth over 2016 and 32.5% growth since 2007.
British Columbia’s tourism industry generated revenue of $18.4 billion in 2017, an increase of 8.4% over 2016, and a 41.3% increase from 2007.
In 2017, tourism contributed more to GDP than any other primary resource industry. (Mining: $4.9B, oil & gas: $3.7B, forestry & logging: $1.8B, and agriculture & fishing: $1.5B.)

For more provincial statistics on tourism industry performance, visit www.destinationbc.ca

Whitecaps FC host FC Dallas for Pride match

May 22^nd, 2019

Join us as Vancouver Whitecaps FC welcome FC Dallas to BC Place this Saturday, May 25th at 4:00pm!

The best patio party in Vancouver kicks off at 2:00pm on Terry Fox Plaza (weather permitting) where we will be serving $6.25 house-made all beef burgers and Stanley Park Trail Hopper IPA 12oz cans for just $5.00.

After the Party on the Patio, head inside BC Place for some delicious food and drink specials – served until 3:30pm.

We hope to see you there!

BC Place Early Bird Specials - Saturday, May 25th, 2019 from 3:00pm - 3:30pm

NEW! $3 OFF RAINBOW GRILLED CHEESE!
Kick Off Special $8.00 | reg. $11.00

Available at Boom Kitchen, sections 210 and 244