BC PLACE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS!
June 18th, 2013
June 18, 2013
Vancouver, BC: BC Place is celebrating 30 years hosting the province’s most memorable events by inviting British Columbians to share their memories from the last three decades.
BC Place has been the home of countless moments in BC’s rich history, hosting more than 30 million guests at events as diverse as the province itself. Since its official opening on June 19, 1983, BC Place has hosted thousands of events, large and small, from world-class concerts with 62,000 in attendance, to community days where fans have met their heroes.
Starting June 19, BC Place is offering local residents the opportunity to share their photos and memories for a chance to win a stadium family prize package. Vancouver’s skyline will also feature 30 candles for the 30 days of celebration, as the Northern Lights Roof Display marks the 30th Anniversary of the stadium.
“From Olympic Ceremonies to high school sports, cultural events and community initiatives, BC Place is home to incredible memories for the millions who have visited over the last 30 years,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. “I’m excited to have an opportunity to revisit and share the amazing, life-long memories that guests have taken home from events hosted at BC Place.”
The contest will run for 30 days. The grand prize includes a family pass to an event at BC Place, plus an annual family membership to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
Full contest details are available at www.bcplace.com
BC Place was opened on June 19, 1983 at an Official Grand Opening Gala themed ‘Expect the World’. Since then, BC Place has hosted many of the province’s iconic events, including:
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.Place Stadium
- The Grey Cup Championship was previously held at BC Place in 2011, 2005, 1999, 1994, 1990, 1987, 1986 and 1983.
- BC Lions Football seasons, including 8 Grey Cup Championship games and hundreds of community initiatives.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC seasons including the Whitecaps featuring in BC Place’s first major sporting event on June 20, 1983.
- The world’s greatest performers including Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, U2, Madonna, The Three Tenors and more.
- BC’s most spectacular cultural events, including Aida, and the World’s Largest Orchestra.
- Official ceremonies including the Opening of Expo ’86 and a visit from Pope John Paul II.
- The province’s largest consumer shows, banquets, film shoots and special events
- Countless community events such as Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour, BC High School Football, the Vancouver Sun Run and many more.
- BC Place is an important generator of economic activity in British Columbia. Events and activities at BC Place generate more than $100million per year in economic activity in the province of BC.
See the expanded list of events hosted at BC Place, appended.
Notes to Edtiors
ABOUT BC PLACE
BC Place is an architectural signature for the Province and the largest sports, exhibition and entertainment venue of its kind in British Columbia. It ranks in the Top 100 stadiums in North America for capacity, with seating for 54,500 or more based on event configuration. BC Place is proud to be home to the BC Lions Football Club, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
APPENDED RESOURCES
1. Fact Sheet: BC Place Celebrates 30 Years!
WEBSITE LINKS:
1. Full Contest Information at www.bcplacestadium.com and via the BC Place Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/BCPlaceStadium
2. Images and Resources available to download under ‘Media’ at www.bcplacestadium.com
Media Contact
Kate Hunter
Director, Communications & Stakeholder Relations
BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)
Tel: 604 484 5220
Email: khunter@bcpavco.com
Duncan Blomfield
Marketing & Communications Manager
BC Place
Tel: 604 761 0529
Email: DBlomfield@bcpavco.com