Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are expected to attend the final three Eras Tour concerts at BC Place from Dec. 6 to 8 and the city plans to be ready.
Everyone, whether they are attending the concerts or not, should plan ahead to allow for extra time to get where they need to go, anticipate delays wherever possible walk, bike or take transit to and from downtown.
BC Place and its surrounding areas will be strictly limited to ticket holders, the City of Vancouver said on Thursday. Fans without tickets are strongly advised to avoid the stadium vicinity on event nights.
Ticket holders should enter through the gate stated on their mobile ticket. Anyone who downloaded a ticket before Nov. 16 should download it again to ensure it has the most up-to-date information.
Merchandise sales will be available to both ticketed and non-ticketed fans at the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal at the Port of Vancouver on Dec. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then Dec. 6 to 8 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The address is 999 Canada Place.
In addition, Marriott Bonvoy members can purchase merchandise at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in the grand ballroom.
This pop-up will take place on Dec. 5 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Everyone must be a Marriott Bonvoy member to shop at this event.
Swapping friendship bracelets is a part of Swift’s concert traditions and the City of Vancouver said exchanges are encouraged. However, “all bracelets must be worn into the stadium or carried in a bag that abides by the bag policy,” the city said in a statement.
“Check bcplace.com/taylorswift for the bag policy, full prohibited items list and lots of additional ‘know before you go’ information.”
Traffic Impacts:
Various road closures will be in effect from noon until midnight on Friday, Dec. 6, Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8.
- 700 and 800 blocks of Beatty Street between Smithe Street and West Georgia Street
- Pacific Boulevard from the Cambie Bridge off-ramp to Pat Quinn Way
- Northbound Cambie Street Bridge off-ramp
- 100 block of Robson Street between Cambie Street and Beatty Street.
Cambie and Hamilton streets from Smithe Street to West Georgia Street, along with Pacific Boulevard between Pat Quinn Way and Quebec Street will be designated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones, which drivers, taxis and rideshare drivers can use for up to three minutes, the city said.
Residents and hotel guests in that area will be able to access their buildings but no one else will be allowed into areas where roads are closed.
The City of Vancouver recommends that everyone give themselves plenty of time to where they need to go, dress warmly, follow all detours and ‘No Parking’ signs and keep noise to a minimum when leaving events.
Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next week with the three final concert dates of the record-breaking Eras Tour, Destination Vancouver said.
The tourism body said its forecast included $97 million in direct spending on items including accommodation, food and transport.
It said the Eras Tour is expected to bring more than 150,000 Swifties to BC Place over the three shows from Dec. 6 to 8, and has resulted in more than 82,000 rooms booked across the region.
–with files from The Canadian Press
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