Downtown Vancouver roads closing this week for international cycling race
The Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix returns to Vancouver this week, and residents and commuters are warned that traffic will be impacted in the area.
Canada’s oldest one-day cycling classic will take place on Wednesday, July 9. Hundreds of competitors and 30,000 spectators are expected to attend.
Several major streets in Downtown Vancouver will be closed or restricted starting on the morning of the event to accommodate the festivities.
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The schedule of events includes a youth race, opening ceremonies, women’s pro race, men’s pro race, and awards ceremonies.
Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix posted online that multiple streets in the neighbourhood will close on July 9 to accommodate setting up, the races, and tearing down after the event.
The list of full closures includes:
- Cambie Street from Cordova to Water from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Cambie Street from Cordova to the lane North of Water from 9:30 a.m. to midnight
- Water Street from noon to 11 p.m.
- Powell Street from Carall to Columbia from noon to midnight
- Cordova Street from Richards to Columbia from 2 to 11 p.m.
- Columbia St from Cordova to Powell from 2 to 11 p.m.
- Abbott Street from Cordova to Water from 2 to 11 p.m.
- Blood Alley from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Harbour Light Alley from 2 to 11 p.m.
There will also be a parking closure on Carrall Street from Cordova to Water from 1 to 11 p.m.
Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix (Scott Roberts)
The start and finish line for the Gastown Grand Prix is located at the intersection of Water Street and Cambie Street. Festivities kick off with the youth race at 5:10 pm, featuring the next generation of elite athletes.
Opening ceremonies are slated for just before 6 p.m., with the women’s 48 km pro race starting at 6:15 p.m. and the men’s 60 km pro race beginning at 7:30 p.m.
An awards ceremony will celebrate the top three men and women in their respective races at 9 p.m. for the 52nd annual event.
Gastown is a hub of activity this summer with its new Gastown Sunday Set featuring exciting activations like live DJ sets, an outdoor flower market, an open-air art crawl, and plenty of expanded patios.
Visitors can enjoy free parking for up to three hours each Sunday in the West Cordova parkade, as well as free public transit for people who directly support businesses in one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods.
Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix
When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 5:10 to 9:30 p.m.
Where:Â Various streets in Gastown, Vancouver
Admission:Â Free
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