Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 

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Victoria, BC – This weekend there will be road closures and traffic disruptions in the vicinity of Royal Athletic Park and Central Park, as Victoria hosts its first ever Canadian Football League (CFL) event on Saturday.   

On Saturday, August 31, the BC Lions will be playing the Ottawa REDBLACKS at Royal Athletic Park, as part of The CFL’s OK Tire Labour Day Weekend. VicPD officers and volunteer Reserve Constables will be in the area to assist with traffic control and to ensure that it is a safe, fun and family-friendly event. A full list of road closures are as follows:  

  • Pembroke Street from Quadra to Vancouver (local traffic only) on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 6 a.m. to Sunday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. 
  • Pembroke Street from Vancouver to Cook (closed eastbound only) on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 1 at 6 a.m.  
  • Caledonia Avenue from Cook to Quadra (closed westbound only) periodically from 2-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31  
  • Green Street from Quadra to Vancouver (local traffic only) on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 6 a.m. to Sunday, Sept. 1 at 6 a.m.  
  • Vancouver Street from Caledonia to Pembroke (closed to vehicles and bikes) on Friday, Aug. 30 from 6 a.m. to Sunday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.  
  • Vancouver Street from Pembroke to Queens (local traffic only) on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.  
  • Princess Avenue from Cook to Vancouver (local traffic only) on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

Map of Road Closures for Touchdown Pacific Event 

As the event is anticipated to welcome over 14,000 fans, the area will be busy, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. For more information, visit Touchdown Pacific: Everything You Need To Know | City of Victoria or contact the BC Lions directly for any event-related questions.   

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