With Vancouver Canucks now in the NHL playoffs the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup is gripping the entire province. If you have a great spot to cheer on our boys in blue and green, leave your suggestion below. Go Canucks Go!
Just steps away from Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, this Canucks watching staple gets extremely busy, so make sure to get there nice and early. If you stick around after the masses move onto the game you'll be treated to a hockey watching paradise with countless televisions, greasy (but delicious) pub fare and a hearty selection of beers on tap. There is also a jersey giveaway every day.
Housed smack dab in the middle of historic Gastown, the Lamplighter has lots of big screens for viewing the game. Make sure to get there early because tables get snatched up quickly. Another plus – the pub is stumbling distance to dozens of the hottest eateries and bars in the city, if you choose to stay out after the game.
This Granville Street haunt is all sports all the time! The bar features 24 large high definition televisions and a nine-foot projection screen. There's even a private 30-seat VIP room if you want to book a playoff party. There are beer specials on all game nights.
Flying Beaver (in Richmond near YVR)
This Mark James microbrewery is known to have standing room only during games because it's such a popular spot to watch the games. Its Wing Night Wednesdays is hard to beat for value. The pub will be handing out inflatable sticks to make some noise for the Nucks. There are eight high definition televisions and nightly beer specials. There's also a great view the float planes landing on the Fraser River, if you can take your eyes off the screen long enough.
In the heart of the Granville Street entertainment district, Forum does ticket giveaways for every second home game, plus draws for jerseys on all game nights. They have 21 big screens, including four 100 inch televisions. There are also 25 cent chicken wings on Wednesdays and tons of drink specials.
Just steps from the Yaletown Canada Line station, Hub could very well be the best spot to watch the Vancouver Canucks. They have a contest called "What the Puck" where revelers have a chance to win a gift card from a bucket of pucks every time the home team scores. Speaking of scoring, Hub's player of the year is Mason Raymond. Every time Raymond scores, everyone at the bar gets a free "hockey shot" or glass of beer.
Officials have announced plans to open up the massive arena to hockey fans for road games, but details about pricing and dates are still being worked out.
Your couch
What's not to love about watching a game at home? You get to choose who you sit next to, no one bothers you to get by on the way to the bathroom, parking is free and the only annoying drunks are your friends!
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