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PAST MAJOR EVENTS IN VANCOUVER

A legacy of unforgettable events

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver

350,000+Spectators

From June 11 to July 19, 2026, Canada joined Mexico and the United States in hosting 48 men's national teams in the largest FIFA World Cup™ ever. Vancouver was selected as a host city and ranked number one among the 16 Host Cities by Sports Illustrated.

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World Cup match recaps

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Hunt for hammocks

World Cup memories beyond the stadium

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FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver
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Explore the Stadium District for World Cup
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Your ultimate Vancouver bucketlist during World Cup
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Go neighbourhood hopping during the World Cup
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EventsMay 28, 2026

Best Places to Watch the World Cup Matches Without Tickets
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Food & Drink | EventsApr 28, 2026

Best Outdoor Patios to Go to During The FIFA World Cup™

A lasting welcome on beautiful lands

During the FIFA World Cup™, visitors were welcomed to the traditional territories of The xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Invictus Games 2025

150,000+Attendees

The Invictus Games are an international, adaptative sports tournament held in Vancouver and Whistler in 2025. In the tournament, over 500 wounded, injured, and sick military service members and veterans competed across eleven winter and indoor sports.

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Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

250,000+ Attendees

For 16 days in February 2010, Vancouver welcomed visitors from around the world to compete and cheer at the Winter Olympics. Here, Canada captured a record 14 gold medals and 26 medals. Vancouver’s upgraded Skytrain, sporting facilities, and Convention Centre easily accommodated the crowds.

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