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Sarah McLachlan
Canadian Singer/Songwriter
It looks like it will be an amazing stadium. As a Vancouverite, I am so happy that our city will finally have a world-class outdoor venue for concerts and music festivals. |
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Bob Lenarduzzi
Director, Soccer Operations
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Our dream of a new outdoor stadium in the heart of scenic Vancouver is one step closer to becoming a reality. The venue would further the Whitecaps partnership with the British Columbia Soccer Association and the Canadian Soccer Association, and provide Vancouver with the opportunity to host major international soccer matches and other exciting events.
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Gareth Rees
Former professional and national rugby team player
I've played in some of the best rugby stadiums in the world, and this stadium will rival them all. British Columbia will be able to attract world-class rugby events and tournaments that previously would not come to Canada. This stadium will be a huge boost for the local rugby community as well as our national teams. |
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Even Pellerud
Head Coach, Canada's Women's World Cup Team
Without soccer specific stadiums like this, it will be impossible to create the soccer culture we need in Canada. It will also provide a great home field advantage for our National Team, as we compete against the world's best. |
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Bramwell Tovey
Music Director,Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
I have conducted major orchestras all around the world, including some of the world's most prestigious Summer Festivals and venues, and have never encountered a facility that will be nearly as beautiful as this one. Congratulations on a wonderful idea, and the VSO wishes the Whitecaps all the best in bringing it to fruition. We look forward to performing there! |
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Bruce Allen
Canadian Media Mogul
For Vancouver to truly be world class, there needs to be a mid-sized stadium in the heart of the city. The day of the multi-purpose, cookie-cutter stadium is history. This stadium and its location will be a boon to the concert business as well as sports. |
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Martin Nash
Whitecaps and national team player
Having played in many world class stadiums during my career, I can say with confidence that Vancouver's new stadium will be one of the most spectacular. I am proud to be involved with a club that has such a great vision for the future of soccer in Canada
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Andrea Neil
Whitecaps captain and national team player
I have had the opportunity to play in some amazing stadiums world wide throughout my years as a soccer player. None, however, will combine the world class beauty that the Vancouver backdrop offers, along with the spectacular design that the stadium will have.
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Jason Jordan
Whitecaps player and 2005 USL First Division League MVP
I think it's a fantastic place to have a stadium. People will come just to be in the stadium but once they watch some of the games they'll be impressed with the soccer, they'll enjoy it.
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Rod Harris
President and CEO, Tourism British Columbia
Sport tourism provides important economic benefits to our communities and to our province. A new facility in Vancouver such as the Whitecaps new stadium can help attract more international events and visitors, and would be a welcome addition to our destination's appeal. |
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Terry Wright
Senior Vice President, Olympic Planning, VANOC
The new stadium could be a potential venue for celebration and/or Sponsor Showcase activities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Charles Gauthier
Executive Director, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association
The Whitecaps are doing more than thinking about soccer. This new stadium fits with our downtown skyline, uses transit the way it was meant to be used, and opens up opportunities for other sports, concerts, and community events. It will be another reason why downtown Vancouver is the place to be. |
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Barbara Maple
General Manager, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Whitecaps new stadium would benefit the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre by enhancing the range of activity options available to convention delegates and improving the overall delegate experience in downtown Vancouver.
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Stephen Peters
Hotel Manager, Pan Pacific Hotel
The Whitecaps new stadium will be a terrific addition to downtown for visitors and Vancouverites alike. Building over the rail tracks, and being next door to all of the major transit connections, makes good sense. It's easy to see why the Whitecaps new stadium will be another international landmark on our community's skyline. |
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Ian Tostenson
President & CEO, BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association
This project has got the wow factor. As a world-class, innovative venue, it will become a major cultural hub in North America for sport, cuisine, entertainment and tourism.
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Emily Edwards
Member Board of Directors, Tourism Vancouver (President, Destination Planners)
The Whitecaps have an impressive vision for a much needed multi-use facility in the heart of the city. They appreciate that, as well as giving soccer the home it deserves, an all-season, multi-use venue adjacent to the expanded convention centre would make us one of the most competitive cities in the world for hosting international conferences and cultural events. |
