take me out to the ball game there's something wonderfully nostalgic about spending an evening at nat bailey stadium. near queen elizabeth park, the stadium has been home to the vancouver canadians for decades and has that old school minor league baseball feel that makes a game here about much more than what's happening on the field. tonight's matchup was the vancouver canadians versus the tri-city dust devils, and the whole evening had that easy, family oriented, community feel you want from a baseball game. no need to dress up, no need to make a big production out of it. just grab a seat, settle in, and let the game happen around you. we weren't particularly hungry at 5:00 pm, so instead of going all in on their footlong dogs, we made an easy decision: hand scooped strawberry milkshakes from triple o's. cold, creamy, and strawberry forward, it was just enough of a treat without committing to a full meal. there was plenty going on between innings too. the chicken dance made an appearance, there was the seventh inning stretch, a 50/50 draw, and all sorts of little bits of entertainment that kept everyone engaged. it's the kind of stuff that makes a live baseball game feel like an event rather than simply sitting down to watch nine innings. one of my favourite details was watching someone behind the scoreboard manually updating the scores and game information. there's something oddly satisfying about seeing it happen in real time rather than everything being instantly updated on a giant digital screen. and then there was the fan who caught a foul ball with one outstretched hand while holding a beer in the other. the crowd absolutely roared and broke into applause. honestly, that may have been one of the night's highlights. the scoreboard wasn't just about the score either. there were player stats, home run counts, stolen bases, and other bits of information that gave you something to keep an eye on between pitches. for someone who enjoys the little details, it added another layer to the game. the crowd really brought the atmosphere. at one point, everyone stood up and clapped in unison, creating this sudden wall of noise and energy around the stadium. it was loud, enthusiastic, and exactly the kind of thing you don't get watching a game from home. a big thank you to subaru for sponsoring the game and for the baseball cap and water bottle flask. free swag is always better when it's actually useful, and both were nice take home extras. nat bailey has been a fixture in vancouver baseball for decades, and while it's certainly not a modern, bells and whistles stadium, that's part of the charm. the relatively intimate seating, neighbourhood setting, mountain views, enthusiastic fans, and all the little traditions make it feel distinctly vancouver. there's something about baseball that slows everything down in the best possible way. sit back, sip a strawberry milkshake, root for the home team, do the chicken dance, stretch during the seventh inning, watch the scoreboard get updated by hand, and enjoy an evening at the ballpark. for it's one, two, three strikes, you're out, at the old ball game read more

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My first time at a Canadians game even though I've lived here my entire life! Had to get a yard dog to share with friends, so cute that they gave us a lottle accomplishment pin. I appreciate that they cut the dog up for you, and it's a good deal with the $5 alcoholic beverage. Yard nachos were also fun but got soggy fast, I prefer the yard dog. If you come, bring a cushion to sit on as the benches can be hard after an hour! read more

I can't believe I haven't come to Nat Bailey sooner. What a fantastic time we had. My one criticism is how $$$ the yard long dog and yard long nachos were, but we managed to split it among friends. Crowd was vibrant and cheering, and to top it off, we got to watch our first home run ever! read more

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Fun nooner game for everything. There is event parking that is $15, food inside from burgers to popcorns and snacks and drinks. Lots of people for a weekday game! Staff are friendly and they keep the place as tidy as they can read more

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Had a great time visiting this gem of a stadium during the summer! If you're ever in the area and they have a game, go! Nat Bailey is the home of the Vancouver Canadians A ball minor league baseball team. We had time before our flight home to check it out and they did not disappoint! We took an Uber in from downtown and was dropped off out front, about a 20 minute drive. We were able to check in our luggage at the stroller check located next to the Children's Play Area near the 3rd base entrance which was nice! I did confirm before we went to make sure. It was easy to enter and walk around the venue. It's small since it's a minor league park but it had that old nostalgic feel and everyone was so nice! They have plenty of beer and food options to try! I had the poutine fries of course and my hubby had their foot long dog! Both were delicious!!! And don't forget, you can go to guest services and they'll give you a button for your first time visiting! Weather was great, people were great, and although they didn't get the W, it was a super fun time! read more

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I accompanied family for a work event to a BBQ and baseball game a few weeks ago. The BBQ area was organized and set up for people to easily access the food/drinks. Staff were helpful and answered all my questions. Washrooms were clean and there's plenty of parking around the stadium. I didn't end up watching baseball, but it's about the experience with the food and family. The men paid attention to the game, the kids can be as loud and I had a great time. read more

Nat Bailey Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great venue to watch a ballgame. They need to address the poor water filling stations.

Great venue for Baseball, the field is perfect and the atmosphere is all baseball. The food is awful and expensive, it's best you don't eat because it's tasteless. read more

This is a great venue for baseball. We have been coming to Canadians games for the past 10 years and they have all been positive experiences. The staff are great with many local youth getting their first summer jobs here during the season. And Nat Bailey is very family friendly with a play area for the kids. Happy to recommend Nat Bailey for baseball. read more

Fantastic stadium!!! I have to say, being a true Blue Dodger fan I go to Chavez Ravine a few times a year. But this has a totally different vibe. Minor league or not, its baseball. If you love the sport it doesn't matter, it's baseball and it's fun. If you're not a huge fan of baseball, that's okay, it's lots of fun. And this is a beautiful experience. The ball park is beautiful. The park and trees behind right field are beautiful. The people working there at so nice (maybe a bit slow, but very nice). The food was out of this world. The popcorn is yellow. The brew is ice cold and dogs are 1 or 3 feet long. Incredible!!! If you got the Cajones, get the Yard Dog, I went with the footlong. I was very pleased. The only bit of disappointment was there were no straws (Vancouver rules) and they were out of the footlong corndogs . I love corndogs. So happy to see old school concession stands and not the chain stores like at the Major League ballparks. GREAT EXPERIENCE, even though the Canadians lost 11-1, we'll get em next time. read more

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Cheap tickets, great view from almost any seat in the stadium. It's awesome coming in the summer for Canadian games. Bonus when they have fireworks at night! Staff is very helpful and friendly and who doesn't love the Sushi Race and the dancers :p Only downfall is that, food and drinks are way too pricey like most sporting arenas. read more

Love me a Canadians game and I always have a fun time at Nat Bailey stadium. Just a heads up, the games seem to be selling out surprisingly often. I have started buying them ahead of time online to avoid disappointment. Useful tips: There is FREE parking in the neighboring if you apply yourself. Arrive earlier more luck at free, otherwise the pay parking lot is $10 and it can sell out as well. There is a gift shop inside, if you want to buy some merchandise, or a hat during 30 degree weather when you forget yours. Alcoholic libations are available for about $8. "Hey Y'all" hard iced teas, "Lone Tree" apple and pear cider, beer and wine ect. Food is pricey so eat before you come. Stadium is kept clean, staff are friendly and the mascot is always great for photos! Don't forget your sunscreen, hat and blanket, because you may not have access to shade and the temperature can be variable, especially the evening games. I also find the seat backs for some seating uncomfortable (double use for your blanket) so maybe even bring a small pillow. Most importantly, don't forget to cheer for "The Canadians!" read more

Nat Bailey Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here for a nooner. The VIP spots look good on paper, but if you're sitting far out, you can't see anything. My colleagues and I spent more time chatting than actually watching the game. Oh well. At least the food was good, and we got to bond. The good thing was that the tables were shaded, though everyone started piling around one side when the sun started to shift towards the W. The food is mediocre, but this isn't a 5-star hotel. read more

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It was pretty fun. Because this was a company event, we all sat in the patio area with the problem of being too far from the game. Being that far makes it pretty hard to enjoy and know what is happening in the game. I liked the food that they provided. The food was pretty decent. I have been to this place many times when I was a kid because I lived blocks away and the stadium at that time gave out free tickets to people who lived by. Not sure if they did this anymore. As a tip don't park in their parkade if you get there early. There are many street parkings that are free. If you show up when the door is open, great! you would save your self some $$. I would come back if I had another company event here, that's for sure! read more

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It's true that the Canadians only play Single-A baseball. They're often not playing at major league skill level and the games can be interesting if only because of the number of errors that occur. However, the Canadians organisation knows how to put on a great day. There's all kinds of concession options on the concourse and then there's the beer and snack guys that work the crowd. You can get hot dogs and burgers and chicken strips and your choice of beer, but you can also get sushi and popcorn and all kinds of things (including a 2 foot hotdog if you know where to ask). And on a sunny evening there's few better ways to spend the time than sitting with friends, beer in hand watching a ball game. Equal parts exciting and social. And then there's the distractions. The sushi race mid game. The groundskeepers that learn new dance routines every season. The chicken dance and the seventh inning stretch. So do yourself a favour, go watch a game. You won't regret it. read more

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Bought 3 (expensive draft) beer, walked away only to find a lot of black things floating in the bottom of each glass. Took them back they apologized, seems nobody thought to clear the lines out before they served it. Not overly happy there were no peanuts for sale. If your vegetarian as three of my guests are they found the food options minimal at best. I love the place, I love the game in its minor league format but I may limit myself from Now in to hot dogs only! read more

I'll be the first to admit that I am totally not a baseball fan and I have a rudimentary understanding of baseball at best. However, I love attending sporting events in general so when I was surprised with a evening to see the Canadians play, i was totally stoked! Our seats were in the very back (section 2) but even then I could see everything that was happening and didn't feel like I was missing out at all. The facilities were great and had a bit of a retro feel to it and everything was pretty clean. I loved the atmosphere, the various distractions, and the rituals of the whole experience (as some people mentioned the chicken dance, batter songs, sushi races, the wave). The food from the various vendors on site is what you might expect, over priced and "okay", but as some have mentioned, the Kid's combo for $8 is a huge bargain which included a hotdog, fries, and a pop. Also, beer brought over to your seats, why not!? It's too bad that we missed out on the fireworks this time around due to the fireban, but props to Nat Bailey Stadium enforcing this even though it was voluntary for them. Overall though, I had an awesome time! I would definitely come back. read more

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Take me out to the ball game....and that's what I did. It was fun. We both had a lot of fun. I had the chance to take out my Koto babe to her first ball game in Canada. Being Japanese she already knew the sport. This would be different yet familiar to her. We got great seats thanks to an aunt of mine who couldn't make it and we got to go. The game was entertaining, the drinks and hotdogs cost more than an arm and a leg and despite our team lost, it was fun and memorable. Should have brought cushions for our sore bums. Sitting on a hard bench can do that. Doing the wave, waiting for that Home run, bases are loaded ..... It's always good to get out and watch some fools old fashion sports game. Baseball is one of the cities favourites for local affordable entertainment. Go and check it out if you haven't before and get a bag of peanuts or Cracker Jacks and some beer and have fun. read more

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Company event at the "Hey Y'All Porch" area, and my first time ever going to the stadium. Staff polite and friendly. Porch area seating is well thought out with lots of leg room for people to get by, and a narrow shelf for food and drink. Looks narrow, BUT it fits the width of the disposable paper plates nicely and there's a bit of ledge on either side to help avoid plates getting bumped off. Someone's thought this out pretty nicely. All you can eat buffet for the company event was hotel-buffet-quality mediocre, BUT -- and this was the surprising thing -- a chef (?) inspected the buffet and asked one of the kitchen staff to remove two burger patties that were overdone/burnt at the edge. So there's quality control! Nice! The usual sausages (2 types) and burger patties were put out but if you ask the staff, they'll get you a veggie patty or veggie hot dog. I believe they had them ready on a grill behind the counter, just not in vast quantities due to low demand. Crisps might have been made in house as they were not oily, had good crunch, and happily, NOT salted. read more

This is one of the best minor league baseball parks on the continent. A warm and inviting experience from the moment you walked into the cramped concourse, and the seating area feels like you're walking into an experience, even before you settle in to watch the game. It helps that most of the grandstand seats are covered, which saves you from the glare of the sun on sunnier days. They have a wealth of concessions items as well, which was quite surprising. The team itself is competitive, and even though the park tends toward lower scoring games due to the marine layer and weather, the Canadians traditionally field a fundamentally sound team that plays hard and is worth rooting for. But most of all, these are some of the best fans in minor league baseball. They are into every pitch, every batted ball, every moment of the game. They take the game seriously and it makes watching more fun. They also have little between innings promotions the fans are really into: They do a silly sushi race that ends with costumed versions running the home stretch in the stadium, the groundskeeper dancers here put the Mariners' Safeco Field version to shame, and doing the chicken dance is apparently a BIG deal here. The crowd does just as much for the experience as the venue itself. Basically, if you're a baseball fan and in Vancouver during June or July, you owe it to yourself to see a game at Nat Bailey at least once. Plus, it's affordable: You can get front row box seats near home plate for $15. read more

HAD A BLAST. Do yourself a favour and grab some tickets to see a Vancouver Canadian's game. If you have the itch for baseball and don't want to pay for the Mariners + Seattle + Border waits etc... then just head down there for 12 dollars a ticket, a few 6 dollar beers, a 5 dollar dog and some excellent sunshine. Centrally located, short lineups and a *real* neighbourhood vibe, much appreciated for that!! read more

I bought the Groupon for half priced tickets and came to my first 'nooner' game this past Sunday. I called to reserve my tickets as outlined and was able to get Section 8, row 2. Amazing!! For will-call, they nicely have a table set up with alphabetical lineups to quickly get your tickets. Box office lineups were huge (maybe due to the first sign of sun this year) and so I would definitely recommend purchasing/reserving your tickets ahead of time. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and is $7 to park in the parking lot. Make sure to get there early to get a good spot either way. Concession stands are a-plenty and they have a wide variety of food options available. Their fries are a must-try and I like how they offer beer, cider, coolers, and wine. Prices are extremely high though, with beer being $7.75 and a bottle of water at $4. Not being a Nathan's hot dog fan (oily and weirdly 'juicy'), I was a little disappointed that they're served here, but you can get a footlong dog that looks pretty adventurous. Lineups move quickly and watch for specials offered due to promotions. I don't think there could be a bad seat in this stadium as it is a bit on the smaller side. There are tons of group seating options available and if you are seated in the upper section, keep in mind that anything higher than second row means you're going to be sitting on benches vs in a stadium chair. We were in the sun the entire time of the game and consequently my left half is super sunburned. Make sure to bring your lotion and sunglasses! Otherwise, this is a gem in the middle of Vancouver and provides a fun, reasonably priced outing in the summer. read more

Happy that we get at least some baseball at nat Bailey, I miss the days of my youth when I used to be able to see major league prospects and past their prime stars play for the AAA version of the Canadians. I guess not much is lost watching 30th round draftpicks instead of 1st, I will return regardless of what level baseball plays at Nat Bailey, it's a great venue. PS - I refuse to call it Scotia Bank Stadium read more

I am a huge baseball fan and going to the Canadians games doesn't necessarily satisfy the need, but I do love supporting a single A team and anything can happen here like a college basketball game. The last time I was here, it was the second of the championship series and they came back from 5 runs down to win which was pretty darn exciting. We sat first row for 16 bucks right by the opposing teams dugout which was entertainment all on its own. The atmosphere is great with everyone chatting with each other and cheering on the boys no matter what. I love that they have free movie nights too, I will try to make it to one next year. (1 of 30! Happy October and MLB post season!) read more

A summer experience. Went to the game last night, and got to take in the sounds, smells, and sights of the game. Vancouver hosted the Tri-City Dust Devils, but really, its not about the game. Well, perhaps some, and to be sure, the Canadians pulled out a bottom of the ninth, two outs win(!) but any stadium experience is sort of more about the people watching, and food. For me anyway. Nice and sunny, I could smell the dogs a'cooking outside, and once inside, was impressed with the variety of food stands there were, for a little old ballpark. One thing though, when they advertise 'mini donuts', my mind went straight to the PNE kind, instead it was those little cake donuts you get in 12s at SaveOn or whereever. Meh! The beer was cold, the buffalo chicken strips spicy, and a good time was had by all. They have a very small section for Canadians history, and I stress its small. They could improve that quite a bit, theres a lot of history in those 58 years baseball has been played there. read more

I'd never been to a baseball game prior to my summer visit to a Canadians game at Nat Bailey Stadium and boy did it deliver. We had the luck to show up on the day that CUPE was hosting the game, which meant free tickets as well as a hot dog and a pop. We took our seats in the topmost row sometime during the 2nd inning. The stadium is pretty small and so offers pretty good views even from the very back. Soon, though, a foul ball came flying at us and dented the bench about six feet away. Feeling into the game, we headed off to get our freebie eats. We skipped the pop and substituted a veggie dog for meat dog. Not fantastic (and probably not worth the $3 or $4 they charge) but all part of the baseball experience. After we'd re-taken our seats and watched as the Candians expanded their lead over the Oregon Emeralds, another foul ball came our way bounced off the back wall and smucked me right in the arm. And I didn't even get the baseball! All in all, games at Nat Bailey offer a pretty classic (and inexpensive) Canadian experience. But watch out for those errant baseballs. read more

This is a FANTASTIC way to spend a cheap afternoon/evening with family or friends. Warm summer afternoons were made for this kind of entertainment. If you plan things properly there you can catch fireworks some evenings. There are special promotions all season long (cheap root beer floats, merchandise giveaways ect..) Every home game the grounds crew have a special treat for the fans at the end of the 5th inning. read more

Not to be missed! What may lack in skill (or victories, generally) is more than made up for high spirits, salty pretzels, frothy beer and people watching. The atmosphere is delightfully reminiscent of days gone by and though there be mullets aplenty, there's also a great mix of young families, young adults, and old-timers who may or may not have sipped pints with dear old Nat himself. Best nights to be there are Saturdays as after the games end, a pyrotechnical spectacle of surprisingly grand proportions ensues. If you're close enough to the front you may even feel the heat off the low ones. Helpful tip: Saturdays are also not the best night to go streaking if you value your body parts. Affordable, fun, great for groups and an awesome way to spend a summer evening. Also close enough to Main street for raucous after-partying. Added perk: you get to drink wine with a straw. A straw! read more

Old stadium, with hard plastic seats & overpriced food. All the character requirements to keep the sport authentic. Have loved going here for the last 30+ years. read more

How weird is it that the previous review has my name and initial? Canadians Baseball at Nat Bailey Stadium is a Vancouver tradition that holds up. The ticket prices are low and the entertainment value is high. Forget for a moment that there's tons of great treats to eat. (Hot tip: Kid's Combo for $8 includes fries, 2 chicken strips, and a $4 Coke.) Even if you're full, the atmosphere is great. The back drop of trees and the setting sun are beautiful. The players are better than you at baseball. If you're not a baseball fan, the between inning entertainment is one of a kind. Mascots based on sushi have a foot race. The grounds crew stop raking the in-field to do a choreographed dance. (Twice) Some nights have fireworks. So get some tickets. It doesn't feel like summer without catching a game at The Nat. It symbolizes summer even better than the PNE, costs less, and is open earlier in the year. read more

Used to be better. Now very crowded and terrible sound under the covered bleachers. Prices are also very high. Maybe better so singles or couples without little kids. read more

Looking for something cheap and entertaining to do on a lazy sunny Sunday afternoon? A Vancouver Canadians game at Nat Bailey is the answer. Seats are cheap (even the really good ones are only slightly more than a movie). The Nat Bailey stadium is situated in beautiful Queen Elizabeth park right next to the new Aquatic Center and Olympic curling rink. The food is good - excellent beer, $1 root beer floats (on advertised days), mini donuts, hot dogs, popcorn, etc. There is a play area for kids and lots of kid-friendly entertainment (sushi mascots, Bob the Bear, etc). You can even catch some fireworks if you show up on a fireworks night. Vancouver Canadians games are really old-fashioned family-friendly entertainment at its finest. Even if you aren't a baseball fan, I recommend checking them out. read more

Nice Baseball Park not sure I call it a Stadium, The C's know that Baseball is only part of the show. So they throw in guest Anthem Singers, a Dancing Grounds Crew and Chicken Dance to add to the fun. Mucho Beer at last night during the game, So if you like beer you likely going to like the C's games. The Team let me down yesterday a couple of times by leaving too many men on base. So I decided to leave the game before the 7th inning stretch. I give the C's 3.5 starts if I could. read more

Extremely family friendly stadium, perfect for those long summer days when the kids are itching to do something. Fun activities and kids zones make the experience of going to a game enjoyable for both parents and children. Greatly enjoyed the fireworks show after our game, plenty of dazzling lights! The stadium has good food, is wheelchair friendly, and has so many good things for kids to do, like getting their hats or baseballs signed before the game. Greatly enjoyed my experience and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun summer time activity! read more

The best little ball park ever. Great atmosphere; excellent views of the park, and friendly staff. Truly a Vancouver institution. Love this place. read more

Yeah, not a bad spot for a summer baseball game. You'll see the Vancouver Giants play until dusk and usually there is a fireworks show that follows. This is one of the best hangout spots in Vancouver during the summer. Date rating: 3 out of 5. read more

Im not a huge fan of baseball but I came to a 7 oclock game with my friends last night and had a great time. Lots of fun, friendly and silly staff. hot dogs, corn dogs and other guilty pleasure foods and beers galore. Sunshine in the stands while you cheers for the home team. Definatly a fun place to go with group of friends if your looking to change it up. read more

Beautiful grounds , great family fun , excited crowds , decent food fair , cool fan giveaways and top notch staff who care about creating a loyal and returning fan base. I highly reccomend. read more

I have been here off and on during the years for Baseball games and on a sunny day it is fun to watch a game. Some improvements can be made with concession selection, however, over all if you're into baseball this is a good place to kill a sunny afternoon. read more

Baseball stadium in mainland Vancouver that's home to the Vancouver Canadians of the Northwest League. Built in the 1950s, it's been preserved really well, its almost like stepping back in time when you go in there, but in a good way. It seats around 6000 people sat on benches underneath a stand behind home plate. There are hawkers selling beer and nuts and other foods in the stand plus you can go inside to the stalls and buy food there - you can tell you're in Vancouver when you can buy sushi at a sports stadium! But baseball is an awful game to watch, most people use the time to chat to their friends and enjoy the magnificent views over Queen Elizabeth Park in the distance, rather than watch the game. Probably still worth a visit though, at least once read more