BC Place glows blue for Battle of the Atlantic anniversary
May 3rd, 2020
BC Place will light up blue to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of action in the Battle of the Atlantic on Sunday, May 3rd.
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest military engagement of the Second World War, lasting from September 1939 to May 1945.
Men and women of the Canadian Merchant Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force played an important role in the Allied efforts.
More than 4,600 courageous Canadians lost their lives at sea.
To learn more, visit www.veterans.gc.ca
Media Contact:
Duncan Blomfield
Marketing & Communications Manager, BC Place
Tel: (604) 661-7360 Email: DBlomfield@bcpavco.com