Due to extensive reconstruction of the dome of BC Place, our beloved Lions CFL football team has had to relocate to their historic field at old Empire Stadium.
The original Empire Stadium was torn down when BC Place was built, leaving nothing but the literal field. The lot was never used for anything since the demolition, as I believe it belongs to Playland, Vancouver's famous old-time amusement park (formerly "Happyland"). The Lions made a deal to return to their old field while BC Place is being refurbished. A new, temporary Empire Stadium was built, partly constructed from pieces left over from the 2010 Winter Olympics.
The new stadium holds roughly 25,000 rabid Lions fans. As you can see from the photo, it remains a beautiful venue. It's a tremendous opportunity to sample what CFL football was like thirty years ago, when the players and the fans all braved the elements for a classic gridiron clash.
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