Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Robson Street

Ready to stroll down Robson Street? (Tourism Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic)

Robson Street is Vancouver’s most popular shopping thoroughfare, bookended by major attractions BC Place Stadium and Stanley Park. One of Vancouver’s oldest commercial streets, it was once known as Robsonstrasse due to the high concentration of German shops that opened there after WWII. Today, Robson Street’s many visitors share the ‘hood with locals hurrying to work, sports fans surging towards the stadium, and international students grabbing a bite between classes.

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Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Robson Street

The Fiercest Rivalry in Women’s Sport: Canada vs. USA – Last Chance to Score Tickets!

Get ready to don your red and white! It’s going to be a clash between arch rivals when Canada and the USA  go head-to-head at BC Place on Thursday, November 9th in the first of two matches between the North American foes. With Canada determined to reach the top of the FIFA world rankings, the battle between the world’s top ranked USA and fourth ranked Canada will be a must-see match.

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The Fiercest Rivalry in Women’s Sport: Canada vs. USA – Last Chance to Score Tickets!

With a 5-0 Win, ‘Caps advance to Conference Semifinals vs. Seattle (Free Ticket Giveaway!)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are looking to make history and win an MLS Cup championship #ForVancouver.

After a 5-0 victory over San Jose at BC Place on Wednesday, the ‘Caps continue their run in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs this Sunday, October 29th when they host arch-rivals Seattle Sounders FC in the Conference Semifinals. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m.

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With a 5-0 Win, ‘Caps advance to Conference Semifinals vs. Seattle (Free Ticket Giveaway!)

‘Caps vs. Quakes in Knockout Round this Wednesday (Free Ticket Giveaway!)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are looking to make history and win an MLS Cup championship #ForVancouver.

The ‘Caps start their run in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs this coming Wednesday, October 25 against San Jose Earthquakes. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. PT at BC Place.

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‘Caps vs. Quakes in Knockout Round this Wednesday (Free Ticket Giveaway!)

Rugby Canada’s Men’s Fifteens Team to Face Maori All Blacks in Vancouver

Rugby Canada and the New Zealand Rugby Union announced this morning that they will host the second ever Senior Men’s Fifteens match at BC Place in Vancouver, on Friday November 3rd, 2017, with Canada taking on the world-famous Maori All Blacks, presented by AIG, as both teams prepare for their respective November Internationals in Europe.

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Rugby Canada’s Men’s Fifteens Team to Face Maori All Blacks in Vancouver

Fiercest Rivalry in Women’s Sport: Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team to Face USA in Vancouver

It will be a clash between arch rivals when Canada hosts USA at BC Place at 7:00pm on November 9th in the first of two matches between the North American foes, with a second match set for November 12th in the USA.  With Canada determined to reach the top of the FIFA world rankings, the battle between the world’s top ranked USA and fourth ranked Canada will be must-see matches.

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Fiercest Rivalry in Women’s Sport: Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team to Face USA in Vancouver

#RiseUpRainCity: Vancouver Whitecaps Host the New York Red Bulls in the CONCACAF Champions League (Free Prize Giveaway!)

History is there for the taking. Play your part to support Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place this Thursday, March 2 as they look to advance to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals – the North American version of the same tournament in Europe, the UEFA Champions League.

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#RiseUpRainCity: Vancouver Whitecaps Host the New York Red Bulls in the CONCACAF Champions League (Free Prize Giveaway!)