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Lots Happening at Concord Place Community Celebration Zone
The old Expo ’86 site has been turned into a celebration zone for the 2010 Winter Olympics. You still have time to go down there and enjoy a night of celebration at the various venue located on this vast area at the north east end of False Creek, between (Russian Sochi House) and
The lineup wasn’t too long to pass through the security gates when I visited there last Friday evening. My first destination with the curious round dome that is part of the Saskatchewan exhibit. As I was born in Saskatchewan I was drawn there to see what was inside. From the outside, it looks like one of those glass balls you shake up to see the snow fly around a miniature scene. Inside, it’s a tourism display for the Province of Saskatchewan. Next door you’ll find the big tent where beer and food are served. There’s entertainment on stage as well. I ordered a plate of perogies with sour creme ($6), a typical dish commemorating the large Ukrainian population of that Prairie Province.
The Quebec House, Maison du Quebec, is a more intimate cabaret atmosphere with some small round tables. You can try out traditional Quebec food like tourtiere and drink Quebec beer or try the maple muffins or maple sugar cotton candy.
I didn’t go into Ontario House because of the long lineup, but it is said to have the best food all $5 and under and a good selection of beer from Ontario craft breweries. Ontario House offers a 4-D experience short film taking you on a six minute thrilling ride of Ontario sights. You can check their full entertainment calendar The exterior of this venue is made to resemble the waterfall effect of Niagara Falls.
Molson’s “Cathedral to Hockey” dominates the site with its bright red maple leaf entrance. Molson’s Canadian Hockey House is the most exclusive of venues, with a price range of $99 to $450 per person admission. The higher priced tickets include food. For the privilege of getting into Molson’s Hockey House you’ll be able to meet and greet hockey stars, such as Wayne Gretzky, and be entertained by various performers.
The Concord Place complex has offices where you can browse and take a look at the architectural plans for developing this prime piece of property where high rises will be built once the Olympics is over.
Other than the beer gardens, where minors will not be admitted at night, all the provincial pavilions are family areas.
PHOTOS by W. Ruth Kozak
