The Vancouver Canucks are competing in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are free viewing parties around the Lower Mainland for select games.
Free Canucks Stanley Cup Playoff Watch Parties
There’s a lot of buzz about the Vancouver Canucks whenever they make the playoffs, and rightfully so. The team had a great season in 2024 and made it to the second round of the playoffs, where they sadly lost in seven games to the Edmonton Oilers.
Of course, it’s expensive to attend home games at Rogers Arena, especially during the playoffs. One cheaper way to experience the same atmosphere is by going to away game viewing parties at the arena. When offered, they cost about $15 to $20 with proceeds benefiting the Canucks for Kids Fund.
There are also typically free viewing parties to check out across Metro Vancouver. The events are fun places to watch games with fellow fans and cheer on the Canucks. Some of the free viewing party events from 2024 are listed below. Hopefully we get to experience another playoff run next season!
City of Surrey
A great place to watch the Canucks play the Oilers on a big screen is at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair. Admission to the fair isn’t free, but it is very reasonable for what you get. And once you’re at the fair, in addition to concerts, market vendors, Lumberjack shows and other activities, you could watch the Canucks play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 18th and 20th, 2024.
City of Vancouver
The City of Vancouver hosted their first set of viewing parties at Oak Meadows Park, located at 899 West 37th Avenue. It’s across the street from VanDusen Botanical Garden. Starting on May 12th in 2024, all games in round two were shown at the park for up to 2,000 fans. The events took place rain or shine and were open to the public. Food and drinks were not sold on site. Everyone needed to bring their own chairs, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
To avoid the struggle to find parking, it was best to take public transit. The Oakridge-41st Avenue Canada Line SkyTrain Station is about a 15-minute walk away.
Local recreation and community centres also screened the second round games in their lobbies. Participating community centres included Hillcrest, Killarney, Roundhouse, False Creek, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale and Creekside.
For more details about the viewing party events in Vancouver, visit the City of Vancouver‘s website.
Games in North Vancouver
You can watch the game at either the Shipyards or Centennial Theatre depending on the date.
Friday, May 10th, marked the first Shipyards Night Market of 2024. Game two of the Canucks vs Oilers series happened to be on the same day. Fans who attended the market were able to watch the game on a 16-foot screen located in Shipyards Commons. Game five on May 16th was also screened at the same place starting at 7:00 pm. Organizers asked fans to bring their own chairs and blankets for the viewings.
Parking at the Shipyards is available but limited. Everyone is encouraged to use public transit. The venue is located at 125 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver. It’s a short walk from Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus terminal.
On May 20th, instead of a free event at the Shipyards, the City of North Van hosted a free event at Centennial Theatre. For details about this event, visit the NVRC.ca website.
For more information about the event on May 16th, see the City of North Vancouver‘s website.
Burnaby’s Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
The City of Burnaby also hosted round two viewing parties in 2024. Their events were held at the Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre which is the city’s newest facility. It’s located at 7789 18th Street. The venue is about a 15-minute walk away from the Edmonds SkyTrain Station. Watch parties began 30 minutes before each game. The building’s café had snacks and drinks on sale as well.
To learn more about the viewing parties in Burnaby, visit the City of Burnaby‘s website.
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In addition to there being Stanley Cup hockey games to watch, spring is a great time to watch the Vancouver Canadians. Tickets to see those games aren’t free, but they are very affordable (and you can watch the games live instead of on a screen).
North Delta
Watch parties already took place in Delta throughout the playoffs in 2024. The public was welcome to watch Canucks games at North Delta Social Heart Plaza. The outdoor venue is located at 11415 84 Avenue. Everyone had to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on.
Parking is available at both Richardson Elementary School and the back parking lot of North Delta Recreation Centre.
For the latest details, see the Delta Events Calendar or visit their Facebook page.
Maple Ridge
More viewing parties happened in Maple Ridge this year as well. The public could enjoy round two games together at Greg Moore Youth Centre at 11925 Haney Place. Fans of all ages were welcome. Folks couldn’t bring their own food, but various drinks and snacks were on sale at the venue. Doors opened up to an hour or so before each game.
For more information about the screenings, visit the City of Maple Ridge website.
New Westminster
The City of New Westminster offered free watch parties indoors at various community centres and other buildings this year. For example, game two on May 10th was shown at the Anvil Centre, located at 777 Columbia Street. There was a concession area in the building where folks could buy snacks and drinks as well.
Depending on the day, viewing parties for other games took place at Moody Park Arena, Queensborough Community Centre, and more. Some venues had a capacity limit.
For more details about the viewing opportunities in New Westminster, visit the City of New Westminster‘s website.
Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam hosted indoor screenings on a projector. The family-friendly events took place at Port Coquitlam Community Centre at 2150 Wilson Avenue. The Canucks watch parties included a concession area with beers and more. They ran throughout the 2024 playoffs.
To learn more about the events, visit the City of Port Coquitlam‘s website.
Other Information
To learn more about the hockey team, see our article about the Vancouver Canucks.
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