The City of Vancouver is warning residents to be aware of traffic disruptions as the week-long Grey Cup festivities arrive in town.
The festival is expected to bring thousands of fans to Vancouver, and the city says a number of roads downtown will be closed from Nov. 8 to Nov. 18.
The closures include Canada Place, Thurlow Street, and Burrard Street near the Vancouver Convention Centre, as well as parts of Robson, Beatty, and Cambie streets.
For the Grey Cup Street Festival at the Vancouver Convention Centre:
Closures will be in effect Friday, Nov. 8, from 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, Nov. 18, 8:00 p.m.
- Canada Place will be closed from Thurlow Street to Howe Street.
- Thurlow and Burrard streets will be closed from Cordova Street to Canada Place.
For the Grey Cup Backyard Street Party at BC Place Stadium:
Closures will be in effect Saturday, Nov. 16, from 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, Nov. 17, 10:00 p.m.
- Robson Street will be closed from Cambie Street to Beatty Street.
- Beatty Street will be closed from Smithe Street to West Georgia Street.
- Cambie Street will be closed from Smithe Street to West Georgia Street (Nov. 27, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. only).
For the Grey Cup Fan March from Canada Place to BC Place Stadium:
Closures will be in effect Sunday, Nov. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Howe Street will be closed from Canada Place to Robson Street.
- Robson Street will be closed from Howe Street to Beatty Street.
For the Grey Cup Block Party at BC Place Stadium
Closures will be in effect Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11:00 p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 17, 10:00 p.m.
- Pacific Boulevard closed from Smithe Street to Pat Quinn Way.
Instead of driving, the city recommends taking public transit, walking, or cycling as much as possible. It also advises festival goers to plan ahead and allow extra time for delays, follow detours and abide by “no parking” signs, be considerate of the community and keep noise to a minimum, ensure waste doesn’t become litter, and keep an eye on vancouver.ca/road-closures for up-to-date information.
The 111th Grey Cup will see the Toronto Argonauts face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Place on Nov. 17, starting at 3 p.m.