Now that the Olympic cauldron has been lit in Rio and at Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver, we can officially go crazy with our National pride! We may not be the host city but that doesn’t mean we can’t dress up and show support for our Canadian athletes in Rio. Here are some activities happening that you can check out with family and friends around town.

Public Viewing Spaces

If you are heading out for the day and don’t want to miss any of the Olympic action, there are plenty of locations around the lower mainland that have you covered. Here is a list of public viewing spaces that will be showing full CBC coverage of the games on large projection screens:

• Brentwood Town Centre
• Guilford Town Centre
• CF Pacific Centre
• Lougheed Town Centre
• Mayfair Shopping Centre
• MNP Tower
• Oakridge Centre
• Richmond Olympic Oval

Click here for more details and times for these locations.

Local Sports Bars

If shopping isn’t on the agenda and you’re in the mood for some food and drinks, there’s no shortage of restaurants and pubs getting into the Olympic spirit as well. Click here for a list of popular locations to watch the olympic events.

Host Your Own Party

Planning a weekend get-together with friends or family? Get creative and make it an Olympic themed party complete with fun face stickers, hats, plenty of flags, and all supplies you need to make your party a hit.