Thousands of people flood the streets for Vancouver Women's March (PHOTOS)

Early estimates suggest that between 10,000 and 20,000 took to the streets of Vancouver today.

The march, in solidarity with the huge Women’s March in Washington DC and other protests around the globe, aimed to stand up to the kind of misogynistic rhetoric seen during the US election.

It was timed to coincide with Donald Trump’s first full day in office.

See also

• Women's March on Washington comes to Vancouver next weekend
• Thousands expected at Women's March in Vancouver this weekend
• Opinion: An American Canadian's view on Trump's Inauguration Day

The crowds gathered at Jack Poole Plaza at 10 am, from there they marched to the newly completed Trump Tower on 1161 West Georgia Street before returning back to the plaza.

Take a look at some of the photos below for a snapshot of the event.

Anti Trumpers en masse! #vancouver #lumixlx100 #vancouverisawesome #viawesome #cbcvancouver #vancouverphotographer #vancitybuzz #antitrump #

A photo posted by Christer W. (@cpix15) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:04pm PST

Thanks everyone who came out for standing up! Was a great energy on this side of the march. There were drummers, people clapping and chanting. Saw folks shaking hands with the police officers and hugging each other. Felt the love ❤️ #womansmarch #vancitybuzz #dailyhivevan #feminist #humanrights

A photo posted by Story Story LIE Podast (@storystorylie) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:55pm PST

It was incredibly empowering standing next to my sisters, brothers and allies. I truly feel the most beautiful when I fight for what I believe in “We are people of diversities more numerous than can be mentioned here, and we stand together to protect each of them. We stand against hate in all forms and against targeting any groups or individuals. For ourselves and others, we express our right to respect and acceptance without bias or persecution.” #womensmarchonwashington #womensmarch #vancouver #vancity #vancitybuzz #vancityhype #vsco #politics #activism #protest #peoplepower #vsco #vscocam #solidarity

A photo posted by 👽 (@priyapoutine) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:43pm PST

Women’s March #womensmarchonwashington #womensmarch #womensmarchvancouver #pussyhatproject #pussyhat #vancouverbc #vancouver #yvr #vancity #vancitybuzz #vancityhype #vancouverisawesome #pnw #imwithher #whyimarch #wearehere #womansrightsarehumanrights

A photo posted by 📍Vancouver BC 🇨🇦🚲💨 (@evascene) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:27pm PST

Women’s March in Vancouver #vancity #dailyhive #vancouver #igerscanada #womensrights #womensmarch

A photo posted by Tony | Vancouver, BC (@dangerphoto) on Jan 21, 2017 at 11:07am PST

It’s not just Americans that are pissed. Make your voices heard worldwide, ladies! #Vancouver ☮️♥️♀️

A photo posted by Jeremy Jordan (@jeremymjordan) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:52pm PST

Antitrumpers en masse #vancouver #lumixlx100 #vancouverisawesome #viawesome #antitrump

A photo posted by Christer W. (@cpix15) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:08pm PST

#womensmarchonwashington #vancouver #firedup #readytogo #homage #aiweiwei @ai.wei.wei #womensmarch

A photo posted by 😽 (@_xiao_mao_) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:08pm PST

#yvr #vancouver #womensmarchonwashington #protest #fightthepatriarchy

A photo posted by Ashley Jayne (@daughter0fdavid) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:08pm PST

#womensmarchonwashington #vancouver #firedup #readytogo

A photo posted by 😽 (@_xiao_mao_) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:06pm PST

#womensmarchonwashington #vancouver #firedup #readytogo #predatorinchief #potus

A photo posted by 😽 (@_xiao_mao_) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:05pm PST

Theo was wildly popular at the march. He kept posing for photos. . . . #womensmarchonwashington #womensmarch #coastsalishterritory #yvr #vancouver #dogsofinstgram #dogsagainstpatriarchy #instadog #disruptj20 #weshallovercomb #smashheteropatriarchy #smashpatriarchy #protestdog #bassetcross #solidarity

A photo posted by Earyn (@fancy_in_flannel) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:04pm PST

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” – MLK #womenmarchonwashington #womenmarchonvancouver #pussypower #equalrights #vancouver #beautifulbc

A photo posted by Kristi Linneboe (@kristi_linneboe) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:04pm PST

Caught tail end of #womensmarch #Vancouver. #humanrights #womensrights #lgbt rights. #diversity. We’re all alright.

A photo posted by Paul Gallant, CHE, MHK (@paulwgallant) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:03pm PST

#womensmarchonwashington #vancouver #insolidarity #firedup #readytogo

A photo posted by 😽 (@_xiao_mao_) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:03pm PST

The weather held out nicely for the #womensmarch in #Vancouver! More to come via @cfurfm, this was huge. #wmwyvr #powertothepeople

A photo posted by Britt Meierhofer (@thisisbrittam) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:02pm PST

WOMENS MARCH YVR, Canada: great turn out, while communities coming out to support human rights. ❤❤❤ #wmwyvr #wmwcanada #womensmarchonwashington #womensmarch #womensmarch2017 #vancouver #canada #womensrights

A photo posted by MelEesa Lorett (@maelleigh) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:02pm PST

#womensmarch #vancouver

A photo posted by Chris Patterson (@takeflightdesign) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:01pm PST

Big crowds turned up for the Women’s March in Vancouver today. #wmwyvr #vancouver #womensmarch #wmwcanada #downtown #🇨🇦

A photo posted by Where Vancouver (@wherevancouver) on Jan 21, 2017 at 1:01pm PST

Repost from @districtlocal of the woman’s march in Vancouver! So had I known this was happening I would have joined in! ✌️this isn’t just about women’s rights, but rights for all regardless of gender, race, ancestry, religion, creed, sexual orientation, sexual preference, etc. 🌈❤️💛💚💙💜💖🖤 . . . . . . . . . . . . #canada #vancouver #womansmarch #womensmarch #womensmarchvancouver #canadian #womensrights #freedom #protest #strong #peace #love #lovewins #equality #girls #women #igers

A photo posted by erinbfit_ (@erinbfit_) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:58pm PST

Lol this girl was funny Nothing but love on the streets today #WomansMarch #vancouver

A photo posted by Naomi Johnson (@thedocsgal) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:58pm PST

Today @kylemonk and I marched with people in Vancouver to stand up for unity, peace and equality! #womensmarch #vancouver #canada

A photo posted by Natashia Tomek (@n_a_t_a_s_h_i_a) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:58pm PST

🚺 #womensmarchonwashington #vancouver

A photo posted by Eve O’Dea (@eve_darling) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:57pm PST

As I was marching peacefully on the streets of beautiful Vancouver today, I was thinking about the brave people in Iran and Arab countries who take their lives in their hands protesting on the streets and taking the risk of getting beaten, arrested and even shot. The freedom of speech is something we shouldn’t take for granted in the western world. We need to cherish and protect our rights.

A photo posted by Shadan (@shaadooneh) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:55pm PST

Unbelievable turnout for the women’s march. United we stand #equality #womensrights #vancouver #britichcolumbia #canada #dumptrump #love #lovetrumpshate

A video posted by Aaron Leonard (@trevarr12) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:55pm PST

Lovely day for a walk with some #nastywomen at the #womensmarch in #vancouver #womensmarchonwashington felt very good to be present and support everyone who’s in this together With @amybeth_m @awex @olivedem and many more friends and lovelies 💙💙💜💜

A photo posted by Rachel SQ Forbes (@rachelsqf) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:54pm PST

#womensmarch #vancouver

A photo posted by Helene Day Fraser (@hdayfraser) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:53pm PST

#womensmarchonwashington #whyIMarch #sistermarch #Vancouver

A photo posted by @tjeep5 on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:50pm PST

I Queef in your general direction! #politicalhumor #laughter brings the world together. #womensmarch #vancouver #vancouver2017

A photo posted by Lystra (@morenadelasol) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:50pm PST

Say no the Cactus Club Cafe. Jk say no to Trump #women’smarch #vancouver

A photo posted by Mary Kate (@mk_collier) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:50pm PST

#vancouver #whyimarch #pourquijemanifeste #imwithher

A photo posted by Hana Kujawa (@hanakujawa) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:48pm PST

Women’s March Vancouver #womensmarchvancouver #womensmarch #vancouver #trump #trumptowervancouver

A photo posted by Ken Conroy (@cionnach) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:47pm PST

Screen shot from the Women’s March (really the aware people’s march) currently going on in Vancouver right now. Marches planned here on the island in Nanaimo and Victoria as well, joining the hundreds of thousands of women/men/children marching around the world in an effort to be seen, be heard and stand up for the kind of rights no-one should HAVE to march over!! #womensmarchonwashington #womensmarch #humanrights #raiseyourvoice #standupandbeheard #canada #vancouver #vancouverisland

A photo posted by aurrasing (@aurrasing) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:45pm PST