The BC Lions are a part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Their inaugural season took place in 1954, making them the oldest professional sports franchise in BC. The team’s history is one of ups and downs, hard work, dedication and perseverance. 

The Abbotsford Canucks are the affiliate team or “farm team” of the Vancouver Canucks. However, before they were located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, they were in Utica, New York. The Utica Comets were the Vancouver Canucks affiliate team from 2013-2021.  The team was then relocated to Abbotsford to bring them closer to their parent team, which had been a multi-year venture. 

Nat Bailey Stadium, or most famously “The Nat”, is home of the Vancouver Canadians and is a staple to Vancouver sports. This 2026 season, “The Nat” is celebrating 75 years as a stadium and home of professional baseball here in Vancouver.