US EditionCatching the roar: How Vancouver Island became B.C. Lion country
- On Monday, May 19, the B.C. Lions faced off against Calgary at Starlight Stadium in Langford, which that day became the largest venue for sports events on the Island.
- The game sold out in just 12 minutes following the Lions' 2024 season, which ended with a 9-9 record and a loss in the Western semifinal to Saskatchewan.
- Nathan Rourke, a 26-year-old Victoria-born quarterback returning for his fourth season after an NFL stint, led the Lions in the starting lineup.
- Last summer's regular-season game at Royal Athletic Park was a milestone for the 70-year-old Lions, selling out under an hour with over 14,000 fans, and boosting local youth football registrations.
- This Victoria Day game and previous events have energized the region’s football culture, inspiring youth and signaling growing community support for the Lions on Vancouver Island.
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