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Richmond Olympic Oval

The Richmond Olympic Oval is located on the banks of the Fraser River, 14 kilometres south of downtown Vancouver. Located in the northwest corner of Richmond, the Oval is across the river from the Vancouver International Airport and near Richmond city centre.

Venue Capacity : 7,600
Elevation : sea level

Tickets
The ticket box office is located on the northeast corner of the venue, at the intersection of Hollybridge Way and River Road.

Information
Visit the information booth located in the spectator plaza if you have any questions concerning venue and competition information, or tourist information. Lost and found is also located at the information booth.

Accessibility
An accessible shuttle will pick up spectators with specific needs at the Canada Line Bridgeport station and bring them to the venue’s main entrance.

Getting Here

Gates open two hours prior to the start of competition.

By rapid transit
Take the Canada Line to Aberdeen station, then walk 1.5 kilometres to the entrance of the venue.

* You should dress appropriately as youʼll be walking along the Fraser River on your way to the venue — waterproof clothing and comfortable footwear are recommended.

By bus 
Lines 401; 407

For TransLink routes, schedule information and help with your travel planning, visit http://translink.ca or call the Customer Information Centre at 1 604 953 3333.

By bicycle 
From Vancouver, bike over the Canada Line, Arthur Laing, Oak Street or Knight Street Bridges.

Bike parking is located on River Road, east and west of the venue.

Get more info on transportation during the Olympic Games

Richmond Olympic Oval

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At the Venue

DODress appropriately and be prepared to sit in a chilly indoor environment for several hours.

DO NOTSpectators may not enter or move around the seating area during the starting procedure.
Noisemaking is not permitted during the starting procedure.
Flash photography is not permitted at any time.
Please remember that leaving and re-entering the venue is not permitted.

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