What is the seating capacity of BC Place?
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What is the seating capacity of BC Place?
54,500BC Place / Capacity
We can accommodate a full house at our 54,500 seat capacity, or we can create a more intimate and thrilling atmosphere for 27,000 guests by deploying our revolutionary secondary ceiling.
What was the first concert in BC Place?
Rolling Stones – Steel Wheels Tour – November 1, 1989 Then they surprised us with tickets and we got to experience our first concert at BC Place!” – Ashley C.
Who owns BC Place?
British ColumbiaPavCo
BC Place/Owners
How much did BC Place cost?
BC Place
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Broke ground | April 1981 |
| Opened | June 19, 1983 |
| Renovated | 2009 (interior) 2011 (exterior and interior) |
| Construction cost | Can$297 million Original – $126.1 million ($297 million in 2020 dollars) Renovation – $514 million ($588 million in 2020 dollars) |
Who owns BC Place in Vancouver?
Who paid BC Place?
The provincial government bought the site from Canadian Pacific Railway’s Marathon Realty for $60 million and went to work on the concrete donut that was eventually topped by a puffy white roof when it was first inflated in November 1982. B.C. Place opened on-time with a televised pageant.
Is BC Place retractable roof?
BC Place is a state-of-the-art venue like no other. A one-of-a-kind retractable roof – the largest in the world – reveals over 7,500 square metres of sky and has created a year-round facility for world class events in beautiful British Columbia.
What is Canada’s biggest stadium?
Commonwealth Stadium
By capacity
| Rank | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth Stadium | 56,302 |
| 2 | Olympic Stadium | 56,040 |
| 3 | BC Place | 54,500 |
| 4 | Rogers Centre | 49,282 |
Who has the biggest stadium in Canada?
Over 10,000
| Stadium | Capacity | Province |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Stadium | 56,400 | Alberta |
| BC Place | 54,500 | British Columbia |
| McMahon Stadium | 35,650 | Alberta |
| IG Field | 33,422 | Manitoba |
