Grouse Mountain unveils giant Canadian flag as FIFA World Cup set to begin
Grouse Mountain has unveiled the largest Canadian flag ever displayed on a mountain in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup. The flag measures 160 by 80 meters and weighs approximately 3,000 pounds, requiring the effort of over 70 people for its installation. This initiative aims to create a memorable landmark for visitors and will be submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records for recognition.
- ▪The flag is the largest Canadian flag ever displayed on a mountain.
- ▪It measures 160 meters by 80 meters, roughly the size of two football fields.
- ▪Over 70 people were involved in the installation of the flag.
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With the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver coming up, Grouse Mountain has unveiled what it hopes will be a photographed landmark when visitors arrive. On Wednesday morning, Grouse Mountain officially unveiled the largest Canadian flag ever displayed on a mountain.It was first spotted on Tuesday on The Cut ski run and can be seen from across Metro Vancouver. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. Sign up for daily National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The flag is 160 metres by 80 metres, which is approximately the size of two football fields.
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