BC Place
BC Place is a stadium in Vancouver, Canada, that opened in 1983. It serves as the home ground for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and holds 54,500 spectators. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Canada.
Planning a visit
Vancouver has a wet climate, with the highest rainfall occurring between November and January, when monthly precipitation ranges from 296 mm to 346 mm over approximately 20 to 22 days. Temperatures are mild year-round, ranging from daily highs of 6 °C in winter to 22 °C in July and August. The summer months of July and August are the driest, with about 8 or 9 days of rain. Because the stadium is a covered venue, it remains accessible regardless of the weather.
The stadium is located at 777 Pacific Blvd, approximately 11 km from Vancouver International Airport and 3,538 km from Ottawa. The facility offers wheelchair access. Visitors can combine a trip to the stadium with other nearby locations. Rogers Arena is 0.3 km away, while Gastown is 0.9 km from the site. Hotel Vancouver is situated 1.0 km away, Canada Place is 1.3 km away, and Stanley Park is 3.3 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is November, with about 346 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 302 | 204 | 206 | 163 | 113 | 94 | 57 | 65 | 100 | 248 | 346 | 296 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
