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The 2002 Royal Visit to British Columbia

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will arrive in Victoria on Friday, October 4, to begin the B.C. portion of The Queen's Golden Jubilee Visit to Canada


Released October 2, 2002
The best times and places to see The Queen during the visit are listed below. Please use public transit, as parking will be very limited at all the following locations.

Friday, October 4, 2002

4:50 p.m. Willingdon Road - Arrival in Victoria.

Sunday, October 6, 2002

11:25 a.m. Quadra Street - Arrival at Christ Church Cathedral
12:20 p.m. The inner harbour causeway - Arrival at The Fairmont Empress Hotel
1:30 p.m. The legislature lawns - Pre-show for the official welcoming ceremony, including entertainment featuring cultural performances, the Naden Band, and a flypast by the Snowbirds
2:30 p.m. The legislature lawns - The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the celebration of the Golden Jubilee, including a welcome address by Premier Gordon Campbell and the unveiling of the Golden Jubilee gift to the Queen from British Columbians.
6:50 p.m. General Motors Place - Arrival for the Vancouver Canucks Game.

Monday, October 7, 2002

12:45 p.m.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - Arrival for luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Jean Chretien.

3:20 p.m. University of British Columbia, Koerner Library Plaza - Arrival of The Queen for cultural performances and literacy presentation, and The Duke of Edinburgh, for sustainable environment event.
4:00 p.m. Jericho Beach - The Queen departs UBC and travels past Jericho Beach to downtown Vancouver.
4:10 p.m. City of Vancouver Police Headquarters - Arrival of The Duke of Edinburgh.

 

 
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