YVR celebrates 80 years
Airport holding two-day open house
John Streit Jul 22, 2011 06:07:33 AM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Construction began in 1930 on a new, $600,000 airport on Richmond's Sea Island after aviator Charles Lindbergh quipped Vancouver "had no fit field to land on."
On July 22, 1931, we had a 730-metre runway and administration building complete with control tower. To celebrate 80 years, Canada's second busiest airport is holding a two-day open house.
You've seen the ballet, right? Well, how about a ballet performed by the airport's firefighting trucks in what's billed as a display of coordination, timing, and sheer equipment size?
Catch a free shuttle to visit YVR’s South Terminal, the site of the original airport, for a display of vintage aircraft and fly-pasts. There's also a photo-gallery of 80 memorable moments at Sea Island running from the Bill Reid sculpture to the Domestic Terminal Food Court.
You're encouraged to take the Canada Line, but $5 flat-rate parking coupons are available while supplies last.
YVR's birthday party is on today and tomorrow from 10am to 3pm. |
發表於 2011-7-22 07:07
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