[dub.g]

Well i was too young to remember this (born in '84), not to mention, my family move here in '94

but thought id share this, especially those older and who actually remember this event..

26 years ago, the expo ended October 13th 1986

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-pXFx4d-Yk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCfANkKbdec

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw7ZsdeAee0

[Teriyaki]

Totally wish I was around to visit this event.

[aznrsx1979]

I only remember some of the expo...I was pretty young when it came. I did find the stamp book with all the pavilion stamps in it not too long ago.

[Bouncing Bettys]

I have a number of good memories from heading down the brand new Coquihalla Highway to enjoy expo 86 when I was 5. I also remember the disappointment when I found out it was just a one time thing.

[Amuse]

I was 2. GREAT memories.

[orange7]

dam.. i missed out

[Meowjin]

26 years later, vancouver house prices reach unaffordable levels.

[LiquidTurbo]

Any one got any good retro photos?

[E-40six]

Well i was too young to remember this (born in '84), not to mention, my family move here in '94

but thought id share this, especially those older and who actually remember this event..

26 years ago, the expo ended October 13th 1986




26 Years ago, you were born, 24 years ago expo happened :troll:

[MG1]

It was a very special event, indeed. It was such a great success. Jim Pattison was a genius and a hero. I remember going to the Canadian Pavilion and watching a short film and hearing the song, "This is my home, O Canada" for the first time. Did not see a dry face in the crowd. It was truly a special moment for Vancouverites and all Canadians. Expo 86 brought all of Canada together and showcased our beautiful city to the rest of the world.

Expo Ernie, McBarge (floating McDonald's restaurant), Science World, Plaza of Nations, BC Place Stadium, so much to see........ also Skytrain.

Three true Canadian moments (at least here in BC):

Canada's Centennial
'72 Summit Series (Team Canada vs the Godless Commies)
Expo 86

The biggest factor in its success was that it was affordable, especially for the locals. Marketing genius. The place was always crowded yet full of spectacle and "happy, happy, joy, joy". It seemed every British Columbian was a proud ambassador. Nobody spoke ill of the event and everybody pitched in. When it was all over, people cried. People who worked there rarely complained. It was a party I will never forget.

[Alby]

i was 3 years old when this happened. the only thing i can remember from it were fireworks.

[keifun]

I was only 1 yr old. All I have from Expo86 are pictures. I don't remember anything.

[Raid3n]

i was 1, supposedly i went... and slept the entire time hahahaha

[Ikkaku]

it was 2 months before I was born :(

But for those who missed out, we will always have the olympics to remember! :)

[TOS'd]

I have a expo 86 parking lot sign or something in my closet lol. My dad picked it up when the expo was wrapping up.

[mmmk]

I went when I was 1 year old...85er here LOL

[SumAznGuy]

I was 9 when Expo happened.

I remember riding on the Green Machine roller coaster, and the mono rail.

They had the giant hockey stick and puck, and all the different pavillions.

McBarge and the 2 floor mcDonalds on Main and terminal. The McD's is still there, but they don't use the second for seating anymore.

[Tapioca]

26 years later, vancouver house prices reach unaffordable levels.

To be fair, False Creek was a pretty nasty place before Expo arrived. But, nevertheless, there are lots of people who believe that Vancouver has taken a turn for the worse since Expo.

I'm personally ambivalent about things. Vancouver was great until about the late 90s, early 2000s.

[hotjoint]

I was 5 when this happened. I barely remember anything.

[fliptuner]

If you head North on Willingdon til you hit Penzance Dr., take a right and you'll see the McBarge tied up in the middle of the inlet.

I was 10 during Expo. I had to do katas at the Japan Pavillion 4 times a week as I was part of the Vancouver Karate Club on Kingsway (anyone remember Sensei Pat McCarthy?).

IIRC they built the "ALRT" just for Expo.

[adambomb]

I was 6 at the time. My only memories are that their was a old Formula 1 race car there, I got to sit in it and I couldn't reach the pedals. :bigthumb:

Oh, and their were these cars made out of concrete you could sit in. Besides that, that's all I can remember. I was 6. If it was not a car or car related... I did not care. :p

[hal0g0dv2]

not alive yet

[twitchyzero]

i was minus 3 YO at the time...but at least it's nice enough to be born in the late 80's

[!Nhan]

Three true Canadian moments (at least here in BC):

Canada's Centennial
'72 Summit Series (Team Canada vs the Godless Commies)
Expo 86

You forgot about the most recent one this past Feb

[604nguyen]

wow i wish i could remember this, lol

[oldsnail]

i was 4, i was there.. even got a tshirt... probably still have it.

[MG1]

You forgot about the most recent one this past Feb

not really............ I left it out on purpose.

[optiblue]

I was 3 at the time ... don't remember jack squat :(

[Psykopathik]

i was 13 and watched Expo Ernie moon walk this ass down 2 flights of steps at the IMAX theater. I had many lulz. the Introduced "New Coke" people were pissed. I had a season's pass, my parents didn't want me at home.

[Hondaracer]

i swear i can remember going although i was born in april 86 lol

i was born in Vancouver on Vancouver's 100th birthday, got a sweet certificate for it :D

all that looks like it was a bigger production than the olympics

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

I was 2. GREAT memories.

yeah, i was only 3, but i remember stuff like the expo monorail and stuff in the plaza of nations. the glass ceiling etc.

i remember it was fucking packed. the "cooler looking slow" monorail (vs the actual skytrain).

and that space dude.

[JSALES]

i wasn't born yet

[Bouncing Bettys]

if I have a chance this weekend, I will go up to my parent's place and look through the old photo albums and scan some pics for this thread. I would like to see any pics people have to share.

[wahyinghung]

I still have the stamps!!!!! Alongside with the ones I got from the Shanghai Expo

[Senna4ever]

Expo 86 > Vancouver Olympics. Holy fuck Expo86 was fun - the video game arcades were massive! I still have my season's pass and passport stamps!

[TouringTeg]

I was 6. I remember the IMAX film with the flying red ball that flew over the mountains etc. I remember it being amazing. Also walking over that giant rolling highway with statues of cars and people on it.

Awesome event! Watching the vids it brought back memories of the monorail, log ride, and the crazy ass electric train set!

[dutch]

I only really remember the 747 sticking out of the wall

http://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/18004/wm/pd1854248.jpg

[Jackygor]

I wish I was alive to see this.

[GodZilla]

I am surprised no one has mentioned the mascot EXPO ERNIE. Fireworks every night is what i remember for the time of the fair.

[MG1]

I am surprised no one has mentioned the mascot EXPO ERNIE. Fireworks every night is what i remember for the time of the fair.

At least twice............

[MG1]

I only really remember the 747 sticking out of the wall



Never been to the floating McDonald's restaurant?

McBarge, they called it. It was large enough that it didn't feel like it was floating in water. It was quite a big deal back then.

http://blog.ounodesign.com/2009/06/29/the-mcbarge-ghost-ship/

http://bobbea.com/expo-86/mcbarge.html

[punkwax]

I remember a little bit of Expo. I was 6.

I can thank Expo 86 for my parents moving back to BC. We were living in AB at the time (where I was born), came to see Expo and my parents didn't realize how much they missed BC until they came back.

THANK YOU EXPO '86!

[winson604]

I was 4 at the time and only remember some things about it. I do remember I had quite a blast but the details are a bit blurry.

[dutch]

Never been to the floating McDonald's restaurant?

McBarge, they called it. It was large enough that it didn't feel like it was floating in water. It was quite a big deal back then.

http://blog.ounodesign.com/2009/06/29/the-mcbarge-ghost-ship/

http://bobbea.com/expo-86/mcbarge.html


I was only 4 at the time, so yeah, didn't remember much.

I do know about the mcbarge though, you can see it from the west coast express floating in indian arm.

[DasHooch]

Anyone remember that machine that just made and threw paper planes all day?