No Expo? No BC Place, Canada Place, Science World or SkyTrain.
While the FIFA World Cup is still rolling around in our recent-memory banks, arguably the single most-impactful event to ever happen in Vancouver is Expo 86.
(The 2010 Winter Olympics was a big catalyst too, but we’ll save that comparison for another story.)
If you grew up here, it’s likely that images of Expo 86 can still clearly be brought to mind by either you or your parents.
Many of Metro Vancouver’s most iconic landmarks and amenities wouldn’t be here without it: BC Place, Canada Place, Science World, the SkyTrain, the Cambie Street Bridge and even the Coquihalla Highway.
This year, we marked the 40th anniversary of the city-shaping event, marked with celebrations and exhibits — which were perhaps a bit overshadowed by all the soccer superfandom.
But, while sporting one of our handsome Expo 86 T-shirts, overshadowing your historic shine will be an impossibility.
We’ve got four variations: “Expo 86” in big blue and white text, a big “86” in white, a pocket “Expo 86” logo or everyone’s favourite mascot from the big event, Expo Ernie.
On our online shop, you’ll also find more throwback designs, like A&B Sound and Stardust.
And remember, with each purchase, you’re directly supporting local journalists in our newsroom.