85,000 GUESTS VISIT THE AUTO SHOW
April 12th, 2012
April 12, 2012
Vancouver, BC (April 12, 2012): Total attendance at the 2012 Vancouver International Auto Show at BC Place from April 3-8 reached 85,053 according to a statement released by the owners of the show, the New Car Dealers Association of BC.
The figure represents an increase of five per cent over last year’s attendance.
In addition, the association reports a record crowd on Good Friday, and increased Easter weekend numbers compared to the Auto Show in 2010, which was the last year in which the show coincided with the Easter long weekend. The Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Showcase and TruckCity were singled out as being among the most popular exhibits this year, along with returning favourites Classic Alley and SuperCars.
About BC Place
BC Place is the largest sports, exhibition and entertainment venue of its kind in British Columbia, hosting the province’s most notable events including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. An all-new BC Place reopened in September 2011 after completing a major revitalization that included the installation of the largest cable-supported retractable roof of its kind in the world. Today, BC Place is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC MLS franchise, the BC Lions Football Club and the BC Sports Hall of Fame. BC Place is an important generator of economic activity in British Columbia, hosting world-class entertainment events, professional and amateur sport, community gatherings and exhibitions. For more information, please visit www.bcplace.com