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40 W H E R E T O S I G H T S E E , S O A R , S T R E T C H O R S W E AT W ith multiple pro teams to cheer on, exciting legacies from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to explore, and new tournaments ahead, thrills await in this green, fitness-first city. From ice to grass, here are five sports to watch. Cheer for the home team Energy and passion fuel Vancouver's thriving sports scene INTERMISSION: At the ritzy new Sportsbar and the concession stands, savour gourmet hand-carved sandwiches, poutine and cocktails. Shop for custom jerseys and other NHL souvenirs at the two-level Canucks Store. GOOD TO KNOW: In 1915, the Vancouver Millionaires defeated the Ottawa Senators to win this hockey-mad city's first (and so far only) Stanley Cup championship. Bo Horvat LOCAL INTEL One of hockey's most exciting players, Horvat made his NHL All-Star Game debut in 2017. is young Canucks centre from London, Ontario, shares his Vancouver faves. • NEIGHBOURHOOD: Yaletown. You can walk the seawall and it's a younger atmosphere, with great restaurants. • SEAFOOD: Blue Water Cafe. I like their salmon and crab dishes. • DOG WALKING: My French bulldog Gus likes to run off-leash at Pacific Spirit Regional Park at UBC. • TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Grouse Mountain for the view, grizzly bear sanctuary and bird shows. I've taken family to the Capilano Suspension Bridge for the Christmas lights. HOCKEY 1 Head to Rogers Arena to catch the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks in action. Marvel at the skills of superstar brothers Daniel and Henrik Sedin at the iconic 18,910-capacity arena by False Creek. The downtown stadium hosted Canada's 2010 Olympic gold medal hockey triumph (defeating the USA 3–2) and is home to the Vancouver Canucks. 2 Want a value-priced, family- friendly night of hockey? Check out the Vancouver Giants junior hockey stars. The 2007 Memorial Cup champions compete at the Langley Events Centre. TOURNAMENTS ON TAP When it comes to hosting big sports events, Vancouver is stepping up in the new millennium. Here are some highlights. Grey Cup Grey Cup Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games FIFA Women's World Cup JEFF VINNICK/VANCOUVER CANUCKS 2010 2014 2011 2015