The streets of Vancouver are filled with Taylor Swift fans ahead of the American pop star's trio of shows at BC Place this weekend. Evidence of her presence in the city was plentiful, with seemingly every street in the touristy areas awash in Eras Tour merch-clad Swifties posing in front of themed installations. A number of neon signs set up around Canada Place and the Convention Centre drew big crowds, but perhaps the most unique Swift-themed attraction was Gastown's iconic steam clock..Everyone who lives in or has visited Vancouver knows that the clock puts on a show, but ahead of Swift's concerts, it was programmed to release a new sound for the first time in its 46 year history. Until December 13, every 15 minutes the tune of "Shake it Off" will emanate from its pipes, with an extended version on the hour.The project was the brainchild of Ray Saunders, the man who created the clock back in 1977. He unfortunately died before he could see it come to fruition."Prior to the passing of Ray Saunders on November 23, 2024," a notice next to the clock read, "Ray was working on a special project to change the tune of the Steam Clock to Shake it Off by Taylor Swift during the final stop of the Eras Tour in Vancouver ... Like every project Ray embarked on, he was extremely determined to bring this idea to life. From now until December 13, we invite you to take in the new tune. We know that Ray is with us in spirit with every chime.".To make sure everyone stays safe while they have fun, the Vancouver Police Department has been working around the clock to put all available measures in place. Over 700 officers are slated to be on the streets over the weekend on top of usual deployment..A number of road closures have been put in place, namely the area around BC Place, which will be "strictly limited to ticket holders."They include the 700 and 800 blocks of Beatty Street between Smithe Street and West Georgia Street, Pacific Boulevard from the Cambie Bridge off-ramp to Pat Quinn Way, Northbound Cambie Street Bridge off-ramp, and the 100 block of Robson Street between Cambie Street and Beatty Street.
The streets of Vancouver are filled with Taylor Swift fans ahead of the American pop star's trio of shows at BC Place this weekend. Evidence of her presence in the city was plentiful, with seemingly every street in the touristy areas awash in Eras Tour merch-clad Swifties posing in front of themed installations. A number of neon signs set up around Canada Place and the Convention Centre drew big crowds, but perhaps the most unique Swift-themed attraction was Gastown's iconic steam clock..Everyone who lives in or has visited Vancouver knows that the clock puts on a show, but ahead of Swift's concerts, it was programmed to release a new sound for the first time in its 46 year history. Until December 13, every 15 minutes the tune of "Shake it Off" will emanate from its pipes, with an extended version on the hour.The project was the brainchild of Ray Saunders, the man who created the clock back in 1977. He unfortunately died before he could see it come to fruition."Prior to the passing of Ray Saunders on November 23, 2024," a notice next to the clock read, "Ray was working on a special project to change the tune of the Steam Clock to Shake it Off by Taylor Swift during the final stop of the Eras Tour in Vancouver ... Like every project Ray embarked on, he was extremely determined to bring this idea to life. From now until December 13, we invite you to take in the new tune. We know that Ray is with us in spirit with every chime.".To make sure everyone stays safe while they have fun, the Vancouver Police Department has been working around the clock to put all available measures in place. Over 700 officers are slated to be on the streets over the weekend on top of usual deployment..A number of road closures have been put in place, namely the area around BC Place, which will be "strictly limited to ticket holders."They include the 700 and 800 blocks of Beatty Street between Smithe Street and West Georgia Street, Pacific Boulevard from the Cambie Bridge off-ramp to Pat Quinn Way, Northbound Cambie Street Bridge off-ramp, and the 100 block of Robson Street between Cambie Street and Beatty Street.
