VANCOUVER CANADIANS
Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium
Nat Bailey Stadium — opened in 1951 and named for the founder of the White Spot restaurant chain — is the most charming ballpark in High-A West, set in Queen Elizabeth Park on Little Mountain with a view of the North Shore mountains. The only professional baseball park in Canada outside of Rogers Centre, it is consistently voted among the most beautiful minor league settings in North America. The Blue Jays pipeline runs through Canada's third-largest city, where baseball is overshadowed by hockey but the Canadians have built one of Minor League Baseball's most loyal fanbases.
PHOTO: Gateman1997 · Public domain
Architecture & History
Nat Bailey Stadium has hosted professional baseball in Vancouver since 1951, making it one of the oldest continuously operating professional baseball venues in Canada. The park was renovated in 2018 and sits at the edge of Queen Elizabeth Park with mountain views from the upper deck.
As the only affiliated MiLB team in Canada, the Vancouver Canadians carry a national profile. The stadium's combination of Pacific beauty, historic bones, and Blue Jays affiliation make it one of the most distinctive venues in affiliated baseball.
Build specs
- OPENED
- 1951
- CAPACITY
- 6,500
- DIMENSIONS
- LF 335 · CF 395 · RF 335
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Queen Elizabeth Park Setting
Surrounding area
Nat Bailey Stadium sits at the edge of Queen Elizabeth Park. Cherry blossoms in spring and mountain views in summer make the approach one of the most beautiful in professional baseball.
Mount Baker Views
Upper deck
On clear days Mount Baker (10,781 ft) is visible across the US border from the upper deck. The only professional baseball stadium in Canada with a view of a Cascade volcano.
Canada's Only Affiliated MiLB Team
General
As the only affiliated MiLB team in Canada, the Canadians carry a national profile. The stadium has been a Vancouver institution since 1951.
Names & History
2018–present
Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium
A hybrid naming arrangement: Scotiabank holds the field naming rights while the Nat Bailey name is preserved in tribute.
1951–2018
Nat Bailey Stadium
Named after Nat Bailey — the legendary Vancouver restaurateur who founded the White Spot restaurant chain and was a devoted supporter of Vancouver baseball.
Also known as
The Food
Canadian Poutine
Poutine — french fries topped with fresh cheese curds (not shredded cheese — curds) and brown gravy — is Canada's most specific food tradition. At the only Canadian professional baseball park, poutine is not an option. It is the obligation.
BC Wild Sockeye Salmon on a Bun
Salmon stand
British Columbia wild sockeye salmon — from the Fraser River system — grilled on a brioche bun with lemon and dill aioli.
Nanaimo Bar
Dessert stands
The Nanaimo bar — a no-bake Canadian dessert with wafer-coconut-chocolate base, custard buttercream middle, and chocolate ganache top — named for Nanaimo, BC.
Canadians Dog
Hot dog stands
Standard hot dog with Canadian yellow mustard. Also available poutine-style.
The Beer
Nat Bailey Stadium features a strong Vancouver craft presence. R&B Brewing and Parallel 49 Brewing represent Vancouver's excellent craft scene.
R&B Brewing Hoppelganger IPA
R&B Brewing Co. · Vancouver, BC
R&B Brewing, one of Vancouver's longest-operating craft breweries.
Parallel 49 Brewing Gypsy Tears Ruby Ale
Parallel 49 Brewing Co. · Vancouver, BC
Parallel 49 — named for the US-Canada border (49th parallel).
Central City Brewers Red Racer IPA
Central City Brewers · Surrey, BC
Central City from Surrey brings Red Racer IPA — one of BC's most nationally distributed craft beers.
Sun & Weather Guide
Vancouver BC pacific marine climate
Nat Bailey Stadium benefits from Vancouver's extraordinarily mild maritime climate. Summer evening games are in the 65–72°F range — among the most comfortable in all of affiliated baseball.
Vancouver spring baseball is exceptional
April and May games at Nat Bailey Stadium offer Vancouver's spectacular spring weather — cherry blossoms on the approach and the mountains clear after winter.
Vancouver can be wet in September
Late season games in September carry a risk of Vancouver rain. The stadium has no rain cover — check the forecast and bring a layer.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Nat Bailey Stadium is a Vancouver institution since 1951. Buy tickets early — summer games near the mountains and at a historic ballpark sell out. The Mount Baker view from the upper deck is the signature experience.
Best Seat in the House
Third base upper sections give you the Mount Baker view on clear days. The mountain is visible across the US border — a genuinely extraordinary ballpark sight line.
Canada Factor
This is Canada's only affiliated MiLB team. The Canadian crowd energy, the Queen Elizabeth Park setting, and the cowbell tradition make Nat Bailey Stadium unlike any other High-A ballpark.
Getting There
Nat Bailey is on Ontario Street near Queen Elizabeth Park, served by TransLink bus routes. The Canada Line Oakridge–41st Ave station is a 15-minute walk.
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