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BC Place was the main stadium for the 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics, the 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, as well as a venue for multiple matches including the championship match for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
- Studio Phillips Barratt, Stantec Architecture (renovation)
- 65,061 (concert), 54,405 (total), 27,695 (lower bowl), 22,120 (MLS)
- June 19, 1983; 40 years ago
- Province of British Columbia
Oct 22, 2010 · PavCo spent $55 million before the 2010 Winter Olympics on the new supports and additional changes. The roof is costing another $458 million. The rest is being spent on new fixtures, furniture ...
Our History. BC Place has hosted more than 35 million people since we opened in 1983. We've proudly welcomed of some of the greatest international events in the world, including the Championship Final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Canada. BC Place has been ‘home turf’ to Canada’s national teams, hosting some of the highest-attended ...
Artistic rendering of BC Place Stadium under the scenario of all renovations, including the new retractable roof, completed in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics. (Government of BC) Setup work underway in late 2009/early 2010 for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening, Closing, and Medal Ceremonies held at BC Place Stadium.
BC Place was hardly ever mentioned as an Olympic venue in the lead-up to the Games until its roof collapse. It was to host the Opening Ceremony, the most important event of the Olympics – the one event that has the most impact on the world’s image on Vancouver, the tone setter for the 16-days that followed. BC Place Stadium in its outdated ...
Nov 8, 2019 · Iconic Moments at BC Place Stadium. November 8 th , 2019. On November 8th, 2019, BC Place Stadium was recognized as part of Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s ‘Places That Matter’ program. Opened officially on June 19, 1983 in advance of the 1986 World Expo, BC Place has become an apex for sport, the arts and community within British Columbia.
Olympic sites map. For the 2010 Winter Olympics, a total of ten sports venues were used, seven in Vancouver (including BC Place ), and three in Whistler. The majority of ice sport events were held in Vancouver, while Whistler, which normally serves as a ski resort, hosted the snow events. Six non-competition venues, three each in Vancouver and ...
