PavCo introduces the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program at the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place
October 22nd, 2025 / NewsVANCOUVER, BC, (October 22, 2025) - PavCo and its venues, the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place, are proud to announce that the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower (HDS) program is now available at both venues starting today.
The HDS is a global initiative that uses a Sunflower symbol as a subtle way to indicate that someone has a non-visible disability and may need extra support, understanding or time. Having the HDS program at PavCo’s venues is part of the organization’s commitment to providing the best experiences for patrons and guests with varying backgrounds and accessibility needs.
Guests attending events will be able to access a Sunflower lanyard or sticker from our venues, which they can either keep or loan. Sunflower resources will be available at the following locations:
BC Place: Lanyards are available at the level 2 and level 4 Guest Services desks
located at sections 234 and 446
Vancouver Convention Centre: Lanyards and stickers are available at the East and West Lobby Information Desks
Not all disabilities are visible, and the Sunflower helps to break down barriers by increasing awareness and promoting empathy. It symbolizes our organization's commitment to inclusion, ensuring that every individual who walks through our doors feels valued and supported.
For questions, resources, or additional information, please visit https://hdsunflower.com/.
About PavCo
B.C. Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) is a Provincial Crown Corporation. Committed to excellence from our values to our execution, PavCo owns and operates two world-class public facilities located in downtown Vancouver: BC Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. From hosting global summit meetings to world-class sporting and entertainment events, PavCo fulfills its mandate of generating economic and community benefit for the people of BC through the prudent management of its public facilities. PavCo attracts customers internationally and continuously strives to optimize the financial performance of its facilities, which generate significant economic benefit for the Province of British Columbia.
About the Vancouver Convention Centre
Located on Vancouver’s downtown waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the world’s first double LEED® Platinum certified convention centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world. The award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre features two connected buildings with a combined total of 466,500 ft2 (43,340 m2) of flexible meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary space. The facility is committed to environmental sustainability as well as unparalleled service, technology offerings and culinary excellence.
The Vancouver Convention Centre is a part of BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), a Provincial Crown Corporation of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport.
About BC Place
As the largest multipurpose venue of its kind in Western Canada, BC Place provides a spectacular home for international, professional and amateur sport, entertainment, commerce, cultural experiences and community gatherings for the benefit of all British Columbians.
BC Place is a part of BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), a Provincial Crown Corporation of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport.
Media Contact:
media@bcpavco.com