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Vancouver's CFL (Canadian Football League) team began in 1941 as the Vancouver Grizzlies in the Western Inter-provincial Football Union. The name was changed to the BC Lions in 1954. The team plays at BC Place and the season lasts from June to October, longer if the team makes it into the playoffs.
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Vancouver Canadians |
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The Vancouver Canadians are part of the Oakland A's farm system. This Pacific Coast League baseball team plays at beautiful Nat Bailey stadium. Nat Bailey Stadium is worth a visit in its own right. Built in 1951, it is one of the oldest minor league stadiums still in use.
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Vancouver Canucks |
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Vancouver wouldn't be a genuine Canadian city without its own hockey team since Canadians are fairly fanatical about the sport. Hockey season runs from the middle of September to the middle of April, so if you're going to be in town during that time, chances are you can catch a game at GM Place. Games start at 7:00pm.
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Vancouver Ravens |
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Vancouver has its own NLL (National Lacrosse League) team, the Vancouver Ravens. The Lacrosse season runs from November to the last week in March, and the Ravens, like the Canucks, play at GM Place. Times vary, so check the Ravens' schedule for dates and times.
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Vancouver Whitecaps |
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When Vancouverites aren't busy being fanatical about hockey, they're busy being fanatical about their professional soccer team, the Whitecaps. The Whitecaps' schedule runs from the first week in May to the first week in October. All games are played in Swangard Stadium, located in Burnaby.
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