Vancouver
Mountains, ocean, and world football collide. The most stunning World Cup backdrop on the planet.
Quick Facts
Stadium
BC Place
Capacity
54,500 seats
Summer Weather
65–75°F / 18–24°C
Language
English / French
Daily Budget (est.)
$330/day
Estimated Daily Cost Breakdown
About Vancouver
Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. BC Place is right in the heart of downtown, surrounded by mountains, ocean, and Stanley Park. The city offers incredible Asian cuisine (the best outside Asia), outdoor adventures, and a laid-back West Coast vibe that makes visitors want to stay forever.
BC Place
BC Place features a retractable roof and is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Home to the Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) and BC Lions (CFL), it hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies.
54,500
Seats
1983 (renovated 2011)
Built/Renovated
5
WC Matches
Getting Around
SkyTrain (automated light metro) connects the airport to downtown and BC Place in about 25 minutes ($4.55 CAD).
BC Place is walking distance from most downtown hotels — you likely won't need any transport on match days.
SeaBus ferry crosses the harbor to North Vancouver in 12 minutes ($4.55 CAD) — great for Lonsdale Quay Market.
Vancouver is extremely walkable and bikeable — rent a bike to explore the Seawall around Stanley Park.
Food & Dining
Sushi and Japanese food — Vancouver has the best Japanese food in North America. Try Miku for flame-seared sushi ($20-40 CAD)
Dim sum in Richmond — the suburb south of Vancouver is a Little Hong Kong with incredible dim sum ($15-25 CAD)
Japadog — Vancouver's famous Japanese-style hot dogs from the food cart on Robson Street ($6-10 CAD)
Pacific salmon — fresh wild salmon prepared every way imaginable. Try it at Granville Island Public Market
Fan Experience
Vancouver's stunning setting — mountains meeting ocean — creates the most visually spectacular World Cup backdrop. BC Place's downtown location means the entire city becomes a fan zone. English Bay Beach, Robson Street, and Granville Island will host celebrations with mountain views as the backdrop.
Safety Tips
Plan Your Visit
Local Insider Tips
Rent a bike and ride the entire Stanley Park Seawall — the best free activity in the city
Take the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay for amazing views of the downtown skyline and mountains
Richmond's dim sum restaurants are better and cheaper than downtown — worth the 25-minute SkyTrain ride
Weather in June–July
Vancouver summers are gorgeous — warm, dry, and sunny with mountain and ocean views. The best time to visit. Much less rain than the rainy season. Comfortable temperatures for walking and outdoor activities.