UBC Properties organizes community event in Wesbrook Village
UBC Properties is organizing and sponsoring a community initiative taking place in Wesbrook from July 26 – August 11.
We are broadcasting the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on a big screen under a large tent in Norman MacKenzie Square as a community initiative designed to support the businesses in the area and boost community spirit among neighbours. Residents and visitors of all ages are encouraged to come out and cheer on Team Canada.
A preliminary streaming schedule* is listed below:
- Friday July 26: 10:30AM – 2.30PM and 4PM – 8PM (Opening Ceremony)
- Saturday July 27: 9AM – 8PM
- Sunday July 28: 9AM – 3PM and 3PM – 8PM
- Monday July 29: 4PM – 8PM
- Tuesday July 30: 4PM – 8PM
- Wednesday July 31: 4PM – 8PM
- Thursday August 1: 4PM – 8PM
- Friday August 2: 9AM – 8PM
- Saturday, August 3: 9AM – 8PM
- Sunday, August 4: 9AM – 8PM
- Monday, August 5: 9AM – 8PM
- Tuesday, August 6: 4PM – 8PM
- Wednesday, August 7: 4PM – 8PM
- Thursday, August 8: 4PM – 8PM
- Friday, August 9: 9AM – 8PM
- Saturday, August 10: 9AM – 8PM
- Sunday, August 11: 9AM – 8PM (Closing Ceremony)
*Please note this schedule may have some flexibility based on the outcomes of the Games.
This event is part of our Live at UBC brand. Live at UBC aims to bring awareness to and foster community connections within the residential neighbourhoods at UBC Point Grey.
As the Games progress, showtimes will be updated on Live at UBC’s events calendar found here. We encourage you to share the excitement on your social channels and tag @liveatubc.
We look forward to seeing the community enjoying the events, and any questions or feedback can be directed to [email protected] and we will respond promptly.
Media links
CBC – Metro Vancouver hosts Olympic Games watch parties
Curiocity – From watch parties to bars: Where to watch the Paris Olympics in & around Vancouver
Do604 – How to Celebrate the Olympics in Vancouver
Family Fun Canada – Paris Olympics 2024 Viewing Parties
Georgia Strait – Where to watch the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Vancouver
CBC On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko featuring Liz Gleadle, Canadian javelin 3x Olympian, onsite at Wesbrook Village
FAQ
This is a community-focused event — the Olympics broadcast is free and open to the public.
Washrooms are available in the surrounding eateries and cafés for paying customers. Otherwise, public washrooms can be found at the Wesbrook Community Centre located at 3335 Webber Lane.
The Olympics broadcast event is sponsored by UBC Properties Trust. UBC Properties builds the residential neighbourhoods at UBC Point Grey according to the Land Use Plan. To learn more about us, please visit our ‘Our Role at UBC’ page: https://ubcproperties.com/our-role-at-ubc/.
Wesbrook commercial businesses may use the tent for a community engagement activity. Please refer to Live at UBC’s events calendar for any further events scheduled under the tent.
At this time, only Wesbrook commercial businesses may apply to use the tent space.
The sound has been checked and will aim not to exceed the neighbourhood bylaws. If you have feedback, please contact [email protected] and we will respond within business hours.
No, the paneling will be removed, and the fountain will resume running after the Olympics streaming event finishes on August 11.
We have placed a few red Adirondack chairs in the area, along with 36 5-foot benches. These will be first-come-first-serve — while we appreciate viewers excitement, please note that there are to be no reservations or holds of seats. You may bring your own chair such as a fold-up camping chair for guaranteed seating.
This event will go on rain or shine — the tent will shield viewers from the rain. The tent is half opaque white and half transparent to provide shade while also allowing daylight through. We recommend wearing sunscreen and a hat if you will be sitting under the sun.
Yes — please keep your dog on a leash while enjoying the festivities in Norman MacKenzie Square.
There is free 2-hour underground parking in Wesbrook Village. The entrance is to the left of Save On Foods, as well as on Webber Lane to the right of Shoppers Drug Mart.
The surrounding eateries provide lots of options for food and drink. Purchase takeout food or pack your own picnic if you wish to eat under the tent. Please be mindful of the space you are taking up, and no BBQs or stoves are permitted.
No, alcohol is not permitted in Norman MacKenzie Square other than in the surrounding licensed restaurant’s premises. This is not a liquor licensed area.
Yes, there will be 24/7 presence in the square.
Please contact [email protected] with any further questions or comments and we will respond promptly within business hours.