Empire Stadium, Vancouver

#276 among attractions in Vancouver

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Empire Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium that stood at the Pacific National Exhibition site at Hastings Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Track and field and Canadian football, as well as soccer and musical events, were held at the stadium. The stadium was originally constructed for the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. The stadium hosted both Elvis Presley and The Beatles. It saw most of its use as the home of the BC Lions of the CFL from 1954 to 1982, in which the venue also played host to the first Grey Cup game held west of Ontario in 1955. Empire Stadium also hosted the Grey Cup game in 1958, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1971, and 1974; seven times in total. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1954 (70 years ago)Capacity: 32.7 thous.Coordinates: 49°16'57"N, 123°1'59"W

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Empire Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Playland, Hastings Racecourse, Pacific Coliseum, Wooden Roller Coaster.

~720 ftW
Amusement park
Playland, Vancouver
4 min walk • Playland, nestled in the city of Vancouver, Canada, is a vibrant amusement park that has been delivering thrills and family fun for generations. As the oldest amusement park in Canada, Playland has been a staple of Vancouver entertainment since its inception in 1910.
0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver
10 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Vancouver, Canada, Hastings Racecourse stands as an emblem of the city's sporting culture. This historic horse racing venue has been a cornerstone of Vancouver's entertainment landscape since its opening in 1889.
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
13 min walk • The Pacific Coliseum, an iconic sport venue situated in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting history. Built in 1968, this multi-purpose arena has played host to a plethora of events, from ice hockey matches to large-scale...
~960 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wooden Roller Coaster, Vancouver
5 min walk • The PNE Roller Coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Playland in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1958, it is the oldest roller coaster in Canada.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Theme park
PNE Forum, Vancouver
12 min walk • The Forum is an indoor arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada located on the grounds of the Pacific National Exhibition.
0.6 miNW
Park
New Brighton Park, Vancouver
15 min walk • Located in the Hastings-Sunrise district of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, New Brighton Park is a waterfront park facing the North Shore Mountains with beach access to the Burrard Inlet.
1 miNE
Bridge
Second Narrows Rail Bridge, Vancouver
26 min walk • The Second Narrows Rail Bridge is a vertical-lift railway bridge that crosses the Burrard Inlet and connects Vancouver with the North Shore.
0.4 miN
Park
Creekway Park, Vancouver
11 min walk • Creekway Park is a small daylighting habitat located in the Hastings-Sunrise area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, Vancouver
28 min walk • The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, also called the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge and Second Narrows Bridge, is the second bridge constructed at the Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1.5 miSE
Skyscraper
Two Gilmore Place, Burnaby
38 min walk • Two Gilmore Place is a skyscraper in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada that is currently under construction. It is located at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Gilmore Avenue, immediately north of Gilmore station.
~880 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Corkscrew, Vancouver
5 min walk • Corkscrew was a steel roller coaster located at Playland At the PNE amusement park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is famous for its appearance in the 2006 motion picture Final Destination 3 and the 2012 motion picture Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, as well as the popular television series Smallville.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Empire Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Cassiar Tunnel, Vancouver (10 min walk), Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver (10 min walk), Creekway Park, Vancouver (11 min walk), PNE Forum, Vancouver (12 min walk).

How to get to Empire Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Empire Stadium:

Trolleybus

East Hastings St at Cassiar St • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)

Bus

East Hastings St at Cassiar St • Lines: 130, 28 (3 min walk)
Kootenay Loop (8 min walk)