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Vancouver Velocity
View of Vancouver Velocity in Mario Kart Tour
View of the finish line area
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Tour (2020 (1), 2021 (2), 2022 (3))
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 5) (2023)
Cup(s) Cherry Cup
Tour(s)
Based on Vancouver, Canada
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart Tour
Vancouver Velocity
Map of Vancouver Velocity from Mario Kart Tour.
Vancouver Velocity 2
The map of Vancouver Velocity 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Vancouver Velocity 3
The map of Vancouver Velocity 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Tour Vancouver Velocity in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
8DX 150cc Nin★Skip
2:11.072 Rosalina's head icon in Mario Kart 8Orange varnish of the Sport Bike.SlimThumbnail of Rosalina and Baby Rosalina's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.
8DX 200cc Nin★Joost
1:32.752 PeachPeach, Baby Peach, and pink Mii's Standard Bike body from Mario Kart 8SlimThumbnail of Princess Peach, Baby Peach and Pink Mii's Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8.

Vancouver Velocity is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is set in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and makes its debut in the city's namesake tour, the Vancouver Tour. There are three routes for this course, which are named Vancouver Velocity, Vancouver Velocity 2 and Vancouver Velocity 3. The second route debuted in the Penguin Tour, while the third debuted in the 2022 Autumn Tour. The course's different routes take racers to various landmarks of the city, and even takes racers into more natural parts of the area. The first route takes racers over the Capilano Suspension Bridge, the second route focuses on the Lost Lagoon, while the third route features the Vancouver Public Library. The second and third routes also feature the Rogers Arena, which houses Skating Shy Guys. Additionally, the second route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two. The starting banner is notably based on the Gastown steam clock.

Vancouver Velocity returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as the fourth and final course of the Cherry Cup in the Booster Course Pass. Its theme was arranged for the Booster Course Pass end credits.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Vancouver Velocity's course layout in relation to its other layoutsVancouver Velocity 2's course layout in relation to its other layoutsVancouver Velocity 3's course layout in relation to its other layouts
The city course's routes in relation to each other.

Vancouver Velocity[edit]

Racers start the course in a street next to the Vancouver Convention Centre, with the Vancouver Olympics cauldron up ahead on the right. After driving underneath the Olympics cauldron, players can see the entrance to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (referred to as "Vancouver Park" on signage) with a little concessions building on the left and the Capilano Suspension Bridge on the right, where numerous Swoops reside. After players make a sharp turn right onto the suspension bridge itself, they must make an S-curve on the bridge to a glide ramp, which takes them back behind the Convention Centre where Science World is visible in the background. Afterwards, taking a right turn brings the players to the street where the finish line awaits them. At the end of the course, the player can use a Mushroom to pass through a small corner with some decorations.

The course also appears as Vancouver Velocity R (reversed), Vancouver Velocity T (with ramps), and Vancouver Velocity R/T (reversed with ramps). In all three variants, the Swoops are gone. In the R variant, snowmen now appear on the sides of the track between the suspension bridge and the Olympics cauldron. In the T and R/T variants, the gliding section is removed; in the T variant, there is instead a glide ramp at the start of the suspension bridge. In the R/T variant, there is instead a glide ramp where racers exit the park.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Vancouver Velocity tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Vancouver Velocity.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Vancouver Velocity and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Vancouver Velocity tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Vancouver Velocity from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Dry Bones (Gold)Luigi Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Rosalina (Volendam)Silver Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour Black Penguin Slider from Mario Kart TourComet Tail from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourGold Clanky Kart from Mario Kart Tour.The Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Rambi Rider from Mario Kart TourIce Dozer from Mario Kart TourProp Kart from Mario Kart TourRambi Runner from Mario Kart TourSilver Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe from Mario Kart Tour.Star-Spangled Flyer from Mario Kart TourSushi Racer from Mario Kart Tour Aurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourButterfly Wings from Mario Kart TourGold Crane from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSnow Crystals from Mario Kart TourStrawberry Donut from Mario Kart Tour Baby Peach (Cherub)Dry Bowser (Gold)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Sunshine)Peach (Vacation)Peach (Wintertime)Shy Guy (Gold)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourBlue Soda from Mario Kart TourCarrot Kart from Mario Kart TourCircuit Special from Mario Kart TourGilded Prancer from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart Tour*The Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart Tour*Gold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Sweet Ride from Mario Kart TourGreen Circuit from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourP-WingPlatinum Taxi from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart Tour The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourBlizzard Balloons from Mario Kart TourGift Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Bells from Mario Kart TourGold Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Meteors from Mario Kart TourHeart Balloons from Mario Kart TourPenguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourStar-Spangled Glider from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Egg Hanafuda from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Light Blue)Birdo (Orange)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Ice Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour Birdo from Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 DeluxeBirdo (Red)Boomerang Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourPink Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourStreamliner from Mario Kart Tour Blue Flower Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
Vancouver Velocity R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Bowser (Santa)Dry Bowser (Gold)Luigi (Painter)Penguin Mario from Mario Kart TourRosalina (Aurora)Shy Guy (Gold)Wario (Hiker)White Mii Racing SuitWhite Yoshi Black Penguin Slider from Mario Kart TourBlue Soda from Mario Kart TourComet Tail from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourGold Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Sweet Ride from Mario Kart TourIce Dozer from Mario Kart TourP-WingPenguin Slider from Mario Kart TourPink Comet from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour Bright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourButterfly Wings from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourRainbow Starchute from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourStar-Spangled Glider from Mario Kart TourStrawberry Donut from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart Tour Baby Rosalina (Detective)Dry Bones (Gold)Ice MarioPenguin LuigiPenguin ToadToad (Astronaut)Yoshi (Reindeer) Bright Girl from Mario Kart TourCarrot Kart from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour*Dark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDK Maximum from Mario Kart TourGold Clanky Kart from Mario Kart Tour.The Gold Rambi Rider from Mario Kart TourGreen Circuit from Mario Kart TourMacharon from Mario Kart TourPink B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour*Radish Rider from Mario Kart TourRambi Runner from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourSilver Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourSushi Racer from Mario Kart Tour The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourBlizzard Parasol from Mario Kart TourFireworks Parachute from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourHeart Balloons from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSnow Crystals from Mario Kart TourSweetheart Glider from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Egg Hanafuda from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour Light-blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour Blue Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Blue)*Birdo (Light Blue)Birdo (Orange)Blue YoshiToadette's icon from Mario Kart Tour Blue Seven from Mario Kart Tour
Vancouver Velocity T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Builder ToadDry Bones Mii Racing SuitFish Bone Mii Racing SuitIce MarioMario (Sunshine)Penguin Mario from Mario Kart TourReindeer Mii Racing Suit Black Penguin Slider from Mario Kart TourBlue Soda from Mario Kart TourCircuit Special from Mario Kart TourComet Tail from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDry Bones Dasher from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourGold Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourGreen Circuit from Mario Kart TourIce Dozer from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourThe Silver Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourStar Broom from Mario Kart Tour Cloud Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourPenguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourSnow Crystals from Mario Kart TourStrawberry Donut from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart Tour Bowser (Santa)Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin ToadRosalina (Aurora)Wario (Hiker)White YoshiYoshi (Reindeer) The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourDK Maximum from Mario Kart TourGold Clanky Kart from Mario Kart Tour.Gold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourIce-blue Poltergust from Mario Kart TourPenguin Slider from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Speeder from Mario Kart TourRadish Rider from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourStar-Spangled Flyer from Mario Kart TourSushi Racer from Mario Kart Tour The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourBlizzard Parasol from Mario Kart TourButterfly Wings from Mario Kart TourFireworks Parachute from Mario Kart TourGift Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourThe Green Emblem from Mario Kart TourRainbow Starchute from Mario Kart TourStar-Spangled Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Egg Hanafuda from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo from Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 DeluxeBlue Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour The Orange Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourStreamliner from Mario Kart Tour The Plaid Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Light Blue)Boomerang Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourGreen Toad (Pit Crew)White Shy Guy Blue Seven from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour
Piston Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Vancouver Velocity R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Bowser (Santa)Builder LuigiPenguin Mario from Mario Kart TourPenguin ToadPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourComet Tail from Mario Kart TourDaikon Rocket from Mario Kart TourDK Maximum from Mario Kart TourGold Clanky Kart from Mario Kart Tour.The Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourIce Dozer from Mario Kart TourPenguin Slider from Mario Kart TourPink B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourRambi Runner from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourRibbon Rider from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourSushi Racer from Mario Kart Tour Blizzard Parasol from Mario Kart TourButterfly Wings from Mario Kart TourGift Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Bells from Mario Kart TourPenguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourSafety Glider from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSnow Crystals from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart Tour Baby Peach (Cherub)Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Fish Bone Mii Racing Suit*Peach (Vacation)Peachette's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Rosalina Mii Racing SuitToadette (Astronaut)White Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour**Dark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDry Bones Dasher from Mario Kart TourGilded Prancer from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourIce-blue Poltergust from Mario Kart TourP-WingThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart TourPlatinum Taxi from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourWhite Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourBlizzard Balloons from Mario Kart TourCloud Glider from Mario Kart TourCream Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart Tour*Flybrary Book from Mario Kart TourGold Meteors from Mario Kart TourGold Penguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourHeart Balloons from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourRainbow Starchute from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Egg Hanafuda from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Light Blue)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Pink Toad (Pit Crew) Birdo (Blue)Ice Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourPeach Red Streamliner from Mario Kart TourStreamliner from Mario Kart Tour
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Mario Cup challenge from the Vancouver Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Vancouver Velocity (reused as the Fire Rosalina Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Holiday Tour) Regular Birdo from Mario Kart Tour and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Birdo
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 25
  • 35
Vancouver Tour The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Cup
  • 18
  • 28
  • 38
Holiday Tour (2022) Fire Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Fire Rosalina Cup
vs. Mega Wario
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
Thumbnail of the Peachette Cup challenge from the Vancouver Tour; a Vs. Mega Wario challenge set on Vancouver Velocity (reused as the Toad Cup's bonus challenge in the 2nd Anniversary Tour) Regular MKT Icon Wario.png
Wario
Bruiser from Mario Kart Tour
Bruiser
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider[1]
Banana from Mario Kart Tour.
Bananas
50cc only

Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-ombs[1]

Double Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Double Bob-ombs[1]
150cc and higher only
Vancouver Tour Peachette Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Peachette Cup
2nd Anniversary Tour The icon of the Toad Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toad Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Bowser Cup challenge from the 1st Anniversary Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on Vancouver Velocity T T Koopa Troopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 10
  • 16
1st Anniversary Tour The icon of the Bowser Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Bowser Cup
  • 5
  • 10
  • 18
Night Tour The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Donkey Kong Cup challenge from the Vancouver Tour; a Goomba Takedown challenge set on Vancouver Velocity Regular MKT Icon DonkeyKong.png
Donkey Kong
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Green Shell from Mario Kart Tour.
Green Shell

Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-omb
2
  • 10
  • 25
  • 45
Vancouver Tour The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup
  • 15
  • 25
  • 40
Night Tour Funky Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Funky Kong Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Pauline Cup challenge from the Vancouver Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on Vancouver Velocity (reused as the Monty Mole Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Autumn Tour) Regular Driver Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.[2] Koopa Troopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.[2] Toad's icon from Mario Kart Tour[2] Peach[2] MKT Icon Bowser.png[2] MKT Icon DonkeyKong.png[2] MKT Icon Yoshi.png[2] Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour. Vancouver Tour The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup
Kart Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Glider Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour Autumn Tour (2022) Monty Mole Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Monty Mole Cup

Vancouver Velocity 2[edit]

Racers start the course in a street next to the Vancouver Convention Centre; however, they are facing the opposite direction compared to the first route. After a right reverse curve through Jack Poole Plaza, the player takes a sharp right, with Science World visible on the left. The player then enters the Rogers Arena and drives across the ice rink before being launched out of a circus cannon across to Stanley Park near the Lost Lagoon. The player then takes another sharp right to travel along a shoreline to the right, then moves across a pedestrian bridge that arches right, with the Lions Gate Bridge in the background. After two consecutive drops to a boardwalk with the sailboats from GCN Yoshi Circuit, the player travels underneath the Vancouver Olympics cauldron via another right reverse curve to the finish line. The release of this layout marks the longest period of time between the release of two different routes, debuting almost two years after the first.

The course also appears as Vancouver Velocity 2R (reversed), Vancouver Velocity 2T (with ramps), and Vancouver Velocity 2R/T (reversed with ramps). In the R and T variants, figure skating Shy Guys appear in the Rogers Arena. In the T variant, racers exit the arena at ground level and use a regular glide ramp a bit later. In the R/T variant, there is a Big Piranha Plant in the middle of Rogers Arena.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Vancouver Velocity tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Vancouver Velocity 2.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Vancouver Velocity 2 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Vancouver Velocity 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Vancouver Velocity 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiDry Bones Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitPenguin Mario from Mario Kart TourPokey Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Wario (Hiker)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black Penguin Slider from Mario Kart TourBlack Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourThe Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart TourFrosty Bells from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourIce-blue Poltergust from Mario Kart TourPenguin Slider from Mario Kart TourPink B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourPiranha Pipes from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourTrickster from Mario Kart TourWhite Bruiser from Mario Kart TourWhite Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour Aurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourBlizzard Parasol from Mario Kart TourCandlelight FlightThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourGlitter Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Green Emblem from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourPenguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourPink Gold Meteors from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart Tour Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Ice-Cream Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing Suit*Mario (Chef)Waluigi (Vampire)Wiggler from Mario Kart Tour Black Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Speeder from Mario Kart Tour**Cact-R from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourCandy Clown from Mario Kart TourCrawly Kart from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourGold Pumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourGold Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourLunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Monarch Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Moo Moo Offroader from Mario Kart TourRose Queen from Mario Kart TourSleigh Rider from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour* 8-Bit Super Mushroom from Mario Kart TourThe Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourGalaxy Glider from Mario Kart TourGlinting Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Flappy Wings from Mario Kart Tour*Gold Home-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Penguin Wingtip from Mario Kart Tour**Gold Tulips from Mario Kart TourMosaic Starchute from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelStarry Great Sail from Mario Kart TourTanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart Tour
Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Orange Shy Guy Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Green)Blue Shy GuyMKT Icon KingBoo.png Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour
Shy Guy's icon from Mario Kart Tour. Minion Paper Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Vancouver Velocity 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Mario (Samurai)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin ToadRosalina (Volendam)Silver Mii Racing SuitTanooki Mario from Mario Kart TourToadette (Astronaut)Toadette (Explorer)White Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour The Blazing Eagle from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourCact-B from Mario Kart TourCleanup Hitter from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Monarch Kart from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Pink from Mario Kart TourThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart TourLunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourRed Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourSleigh Rider from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourCream Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourGalaxy Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart TourLuigi Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Bubble Balloon from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelSpringtime Crane from Mario Kart TourVampire Wings from Mario Kart Tour Goomba Mii Racing SuitLight Blue Mii Racing SuitMario (Racing)Mario (Santa)Pink Mii Racing SuitPokey Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourCoral Jet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourGold Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourIce-blue Poltergust from Mario Kart TourRambi Runner from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher from Mario Kart TourRed Offroader from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourSilver Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourVampire Flyer from Mario Kart Tour Blizzard Parasol from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourGlinting Glider from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourPink Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourPink Gold Meteors from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Bells from Mario Kart TourRoyal Parachute from Mario Kart TourSky-High Flyer from Mario Kart TourSnow Crystals from Mario Kart TourStar-Spangled Glider from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Shy Guy Blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Blue)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Toad's icon from Mario Kart Tour Blue Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Vancouver Velocity 2T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Dr. PeachFire RosalinaMario (Samurai)Peach (Explorer)Penguin ToadetteRosalina Mii Racing SuitTanooki RosalinaToad (Astronaut)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Black Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourBlack Penguin Slider from Mario Kart TourBlue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourCoral Jet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourFrosty Bells from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourGold Pumpkin Kart from Mario Kart TourGold Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourGrand Badwagon from Mario Kart TourLime Tea Coupe from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourThe Swift Talon from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Fire Flower from Mario Kart TourBlack Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourFlying Easel from Mario Kart TourGlinting Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourLuigi Golf Cap from Mario Kart TourLuigi Parafoil from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2022 from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourStarry Great Sail from Mario Kart Tour Builder LuigiKamek from Mario Kart TourKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitMario (Baseball)Mario (Tuxedo)Reindeer Mii Racing Suit**Rosalina (Aurora)Toadette (Astronaut)Waluigi (Vampire)Wiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) The Blue Speeder from Mario Kart Tour*Candy Clown from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourDecal Streamliner from Mario Kart TourThe Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart Tour*Huffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourIce Dozer from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourLunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourPink B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourSleigh Rider from Mario Kart TourTrickster from Mario Kart TourVampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourWhite Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour** Candlelight FlightDream Glider from Mario Kart TourGift Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGold Home-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Penguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourGold Tanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourMeteor Balloons from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourPenguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Green)White Shy Guy Birdo (Orange)MKT Icon Yoshi.png Blue Royale from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour**
Vancouver Velocity 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Birdo (White)Builder ToadetteChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDr. LuigiPeach (Halloween)Penguin ToadettePink Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Vampire) Black Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourIce Dozer from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourRed Offroader from Mario Kart TourSilver Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourSweet Ride from Mario Kart TourVampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourWhite Fast Frank from Mario Kart TourWhite Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour The Gold Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGolden Wings from Mario Kart TourJolly Bells from Mario Kart TourMeteor Balloons from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSky-High Flyer from Mario Kart TourSnow Crystals from Mario Kart TourTanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourThe Wonderful Garnet from Mario Kart TourYellow Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart Tour Bowser (Santa)Dry Bones Mii Racing SuitPeach (Wintertime)Penguin Mario from Mario Kart TourRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold)Tanooki RosalinaToad (Astronaut) Black Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Blazing Eagle from Mario Kart Tour***Cheership from Mario Kart TourCleanup Hitter from Mario Kart TourThe Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart Tour**Frosty Bells from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart Tour**Green Circuit from Mario Kart TourHoliday King from Mario Kart TourThe Moo Moo Offroader from Mario Kart TourRed Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourTanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour**Yellow Offroader from Mario Kart Tour Aurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourCandlelight FlightGold Bells from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourGold Tanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourLuigi Golf Cap from Mario Kart TourMagic Parasol from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2022 from Mario Kart TourNinja Scroll from Mario Kart TourThe Red Emblem from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSpringtime Crane from Mario Kart TourVampire Wings from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Orange)Green Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Orange Shy Guy Blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Orange Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Fire Bro Cup challenge from the Penguin Tour; a Do Jump Boosts challenge set on Vancouver Velocity 2 (reused as the Pauline Cup's bonus challenge in the 2022 Autumn Tour) Regular Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Rosalina
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 16
  • 20
Penguin Tour Fire Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Fire Bro Cup
Autumn Tour (2022) The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Ice Bro Cup challenge from the 2022 Autumn Tour; a Glider Challenge set on Vancouver Velocity 2 Regular MKT Icon Waluigi.png
Waluigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 400
  • 600
  • 800
Autumn Tour (2022) Ice Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Bro Cup
Night Tour The icon of the Donkey Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Donkey Kong Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Baby Rosalina Cup challenge from the 2022 Holiday Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on Vancouver Velocity 2T T Baby Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 8
  • 15
  • 22
Holiday Tour (2022) Baby Rosalina Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina Cup
Snap a Photo
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Other driver information Objectives Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider
Thumbnail of the Lakitu Cup challenge from the Penguin Tour; a Snap a Photo challenge set on Vancouver Velocity 2R R Penguin Toadette from Mario Kart Tour
Penguin Toadette
Black Penguin Slider from Mario Kart Tour
Black Penguin Slider
Blizzard Parasol from Mario Kart Tour
Blizzard Parasol
Penguin Toad from Mario Kart Tour
Penguin Toad
Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour
Snow Skimmer
Polka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Polka-Dot Manta Glider
  • 3 or more drivers
  • A kart gliding
  • Take a photo
Penguin Tour Lakitu Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Lakitu Cup
Penguin Mario from Mario Kart Tour
Penguin Mario
Penguin Slider from Mario Kart Tour
Penguin Slider
Penguin Wingtip from Mario Kart Tour
Penguin Wingtip
Penguin Luigi from Mario Kart Tour
Penguin Luigi
Cact-Ice from Mario Kart Tour
Cact-Ice
Droplet Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Droplet Glider

Vancouver Velocity 3[edit]

Racers start the course in a street next to the Vancouver Convention Centre, facing the same direction as they do in the first route, facing towards the Vancouver Olympics cauldron. After a straightaway, racers drive down into the Massey Tunnel which takes them round a wide left turn, before passing the Vancouver Public Library and driving down the library's Central Branch, which is lined with stores, including a bakery, a café, and a snack shop. After a wide right, racers approach the Rogers Arena, similar to Vancouver Velocity 2, and take a left turn to enter the arena. After swerving around a stand with Shy Guys on, they leave the stadium, passing by the statue of Roger Neilson, turn left, and drive down more streets of the city before reaching a long straightaway to the finish line.

The course also appears as Vancouver Velocity 3R (reversed), Vancouver Velocity 3T (with ramps), and Vancouver Velocity 3R/T (reversed with ramps). In the R variant, there are ice blocks in the Rogers Arena instead of figure skating Shy Guys. In the T variant, racers use Kanaami Road to enter the arena from above like in Vancouver Velocity 2. In the T and R/T variants, racers are directed straight through the middle of the arena by fences.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Vancouver Velocity tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Vancouver Velocity 3.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Vancouver Velocity 3 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Vancouver Velocity 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Vancouver Velocity 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Birdo (White)Blue Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiDry Bones Mii Racing SuitGold Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Larry (Wintertime)Luigi (Chef)Luigi (Knight)Rosalina (Aurora)Silver Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitWhite Mii Racing Suit Black Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourCleanup Hitter from Mario Kart TourCoral Jet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourCream Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Speeder from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Rattle Buggy from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour Aurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourBlack Starchute from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSmiley Flower Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Spooky Sprinkle Balloons from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Wavy Great Sail from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart Tour ? Block Mii Racing SuitDr. Mario from Mario Kart TourDr. PeachDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLuigi Mii Racing SuitMario (Samurai)Petey Piranha (Gold)Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)Roaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Rosalina Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour Blue Crawly Kart from Mario Kart TourCact-B from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourComet Tail from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDaikon Rocket from Mario Kart TourThe Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Eagle from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Sweet Ride from Mario Kart TourGold Zucchini from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart Tour**Lightning Streamliner from Mario Kart TourPiranha Pipes from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourStrawberry Soft Swerve from Mario Kart Tour Boo Masks from Mario Kart TourCandlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Pretzel from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourPiranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Bells from Mario Kart Tour*The Royal Flush from Mario Kart Tour**Sakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourSilver Bells from Mario Kart TourSilver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart TourWonderful Diamond from Mario Kart TourThe Wonderful Garnet from Mario Kart Tour
Vancouver Velocity 3R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Dr. LuigiDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitFish Bone Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Ludwig Mii Racing SuitMario (King)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Volendam)Toad (Astronaut)White Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour The Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourBlack Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Blooper Shuttle from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Speeder from Mario Kart TourBlue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart TourGreen-Yellow Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Moo Moo Offroader from Mario Kart TourPiranha Pipes from Mario Kart TourStar Broom from Mario Kart TourStrawberry Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourSweet Ride from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart TourThe Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Pretzel from Mario Kart TourFlybrary Book from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Bells from Mario Kart TourSecret Scroll from Mario Kart TourSky-High Flyer from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourWonderful Diamond from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (White)Blooper Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDry Bones Mii Racing SuitGold Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.**Mario (Samurai)Rocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing Suit The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourBlack Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Sub Scooter from Mario Kart TourCact-B from Mario Kart TourCleanup Hitter from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Pink from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourPink Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart TourSakura Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourThe Swift Talon from Mario Kart Tour**White Bruiser from Mario Kart TourWhite Fast Frank from Mario Kart Tour The Calico Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourCream Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart Tour**Flying Flappers from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart TourPink Gold Paper Glider from Mario Kart TourPiranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Royal Flush from Mario Kart TourSilver Bells from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSmiley Flower Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Wonderful Garnet from Mario Kart Tour
Green Toad (Pit Crew)Light-blue YoshiWhite Shy Guy
Vancouver Velocity 3T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitDr. PeachGoomba Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Moo Moo Mii Racing SuitNabbit Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha (Gold)Rosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Volendam) Black Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Sub Scooter from Mario Kart TourCact-B from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Eagle from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Pink from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourPink Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourSakura Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourWhite Fast Frank from Mario Kart Tour Aurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourBlack Starchute from Mario Kart TourCream Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourPretzel Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourThe Stealth Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Wonderful Garnet from Mario Kart TourWonderful Wings from Mario Kart Tour Cat LuigiChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDr. Mario from Mario Kart TourFish Bone Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)**Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi (Chef)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)White Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart Tour The Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourThe Blazing Eagle from Mario Kart Tour**Blue-Green Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourThe Camo Tanooki Kart from Mario Kart TourComet Tail from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Trickster from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart TourThe Moo Moo Offroader from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Speeder from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourSweet Ride from Mario Kart TourWhite Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour The Autumn Leaves from Mario Kart TourBoo Masks from Mario Kart TourThe Calico Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourCandlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMagniflying Glass from Mario Kart TourThe Melon & Banana Balloons from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourRainbow Fare Flier from Mario Kart TourSecret Scroll from Mario Kart TourThe Spooky Sprinkle Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Wavy Great Sail from Mario Kart Tour
Light-blue YoshiWhite Shy Guy Blue Shy GuyKoopa (Freerunning)
Vancouver Velocity 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Brown Mii Racing SuitDr. LuigiFish Bone Mii Racing SuitIce-Cream Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi (Chef)Para-Biddybud Mii Racing SuitPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Rosalina (Volendam)Rosalina Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Wario (Hiker)White Tanooki Mario from Mario Kart TourWiggler Mii Racing Suit The Black Carriage from Mario Kart TourBlack Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Blazing Eagle from Mario Kart TourCact-B from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourComet Tail from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Buggy from Mario Kart TourLightning Streamliner from Mario Kart TourSnow Skimmer from Mario Kart TourStrawberry Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourWhite Bruiser from Mario Kart Tour Boo Masks from Mario Kart TourThe Calico Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourCandlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Pretzel from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMagniflying Glass from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Bubble Balloon from Mario Kart TourPink Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Bells from Mario Kart TourSilver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (White)Luigi (Knight)Mario (King)Toad (Party Time)Toadette (Astronaut)White Mii Racing Suit The Blue Speeder from Mario Kart Tour***Boo Pipes from Mario Kart TourCream Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourDaikon Rocket from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Monarch Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Sweet Ride from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Trickster from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourIce-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourPiranha Pipes from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourStar Broom from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart Tour Aurora Balloons from Mario Kart TourBlack Starchute from Mario Kart TourFlybrary Book from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGreen Sprout from Mario Kart TourLuigi Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourPretzel Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Red Emblem from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe White Waves Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Shy GuyGreen Shy GuyPink Toad (Pit Crew) The Orange Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Wario Cup challenge from the 2022 Autumn Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on Vancouver Velocity 3T T Ice Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Bro
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 6
  • 12
  • 18
Autumn Tour (2022) The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Wario Cup
Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Yoshi Cup challenge from the 2022 Autumn Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Vancouver Velocity 3 Regular Red Koopa (Freerunning) from Mario Kart Tour
Red Koopa (Freerunning)
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 16
  • 22
  • 30
Autumn Tour (2022) The icon of the Yoshi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Yoshi Cup
  • 20
  • 28
  • 32
Anniversary Tour (2023) Chargin' Chuck Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Chargin' Chuck Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Ice Mario Cup challenge from the 2022 Holiday Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on Vancouver Velocity 3 Regular Monty Mole from Mario Kart Tour
Monty Mole
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 4
  • 7
  • 10
Holiday Tour (2022) Ice Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ice Mario Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Funky Kong Cup challenge from the 2022 Holiday Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Vancouver Velocity 3 Regular Red Koopa (Freerunning) from Mario Kart Tour
Red Koopa (Freerunning)
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:45.00
  • 1:38.00
  • 1:31.00
Holiday Tour (2022) Funky Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Funky Kong Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Tour Vancouver Velocity in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Vancouver Velocity in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Vancouver Velocity returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of Wave 5 of the Booster Course Pass DLC. It appears as the fourth and last course of the Cherry Cup. It has received significant visual upgrades compared to its appearance in Mario Kart Tour.

The first lap follows the route of Vancouver Velocity, the second lap is based on Vancouver Velocity 2R while taking an unused exit from Rogers Arena at the end, and the third and final lap adheres to Vancouver Velocity 3's route. The Capilano Suspension Bridge is now in anti-gravity, making it the only city track from Mario Kart Tour to have an anti-gravity section (excluding the half-pipes in Tour Athens Dash and Tour Los Angeles Laps). The ending shortcut along Vancouver's first route is now grassy. It is now possible to briefly go underwater in the Lost Lagoon. The gliding section of Vancouver Velocity 2R has been altered considerably, as there is no longer a cannon, and the route beneath it has opened up as a result. Additionally, the trees in the roundabout have been removed, with the roundabout itself having a ramp on it. Thus, the Rogers Arena hole racers were shot through or into was closed up, with an "M Arena" insignia added in its place. The Massey Tunnel has its right side closed off now, meaning it cannot be tricked off of when it ends.[3] The minimap has also been rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Vancouver Velocity is one of three courses from Mario Kart Tour to be present in the fifth wave, alongside Tour Athens Dash and Tour Los Angeles Laps. It is the only one that does not utilize sections. It is one of two city courses from Tour to be the last course of a cup instead of the first, the other being Tour Singapore Speedway.

A very brief portion of Vancouver Velocity's music was present within the internal data in version 2.1.0. The filename for the music snippet was "Cnsw_61", meaning it was assigned to the first course of the Acorn Cup, as part of the sixth wave. The original snippet used a synth similar to the 8 Deluxe arrangement of Tour Berlin Byways, but the final remix uses one far more similar to the original Tour track.

Sponsors[edit]

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: Vancouver offers the perfect blend of natural and urban living, but don't slow down to smell the roses—this is a #MarioKartTour race, after all! Notice the magnificent aurora above and look for the suspension bridge as you put the pedal to the metal in Vancouver Velocity![4]
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: The Holiday Tour is wrapping up in #MarioKartTour. Next up is the Penguin Tour, featuring Vancouver Velocity 2![5]
  • App Store Preview: Natural Beauty in Vancouver - Vancouver offers the best of both worlds: the city and the great outdoors. Zip down a suspension bridge between giant trees, and spare a moment to admire the beautiful snowy mountains and breathtaking Northern Lights.[6][7]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart Tour game, modeled after the city of Vancouver in Canada.
    • You'll race past a forest, cut through the city, and even speed through an ice hockey rink!
    • Watch out for areas that aren't protected by guard rails. It's a hazard that you shouldn't ... fall for.
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Vie for victory in Vancouver Velocity
    Today we'd like to present another course released as part of the fifth wave, which is available now: Vancouver Velocity.
    Set in and around the Canadian city of Vancouver, this course (first introduced in the smart device game Mario Kart Tour) has it all - natural woodland! Thrilling bridges! Shy Guys on ice! The many famous sights and sounds of British Columbia's largest metropolis! And don't forget the northern lights! Not only does the route change with every lap, but there are also some rather narrow sections with no guardrails, so you'll have to bring your top driving game if you want to win, eh?

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Vancouver Velocity[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

Vancouver Velocity 2[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

Vancouver Velocity 3[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese バンクーバー バレー
Bankūbā Barē
Vancouver Valley

Chinese (simplified) 温哥华速度
Wēngēhuá Sùdù
Vancouver Speed

Chinese (traditional) 溫哥華速度
Wēngēhuá Sùdù
Vancouver Speed

Dutch Vancouver-Route
-
French Virages à Vancouver
Bends at Vancouver
German Vancouver-Wildpfad
Vancouver Wild Path
Italian Scorci di Vancouver
Vancouver Glimpses
Korean 밴쿠버 벨로시티
Baenkubeo Bellositi
Vancouver Velocity

Portuguese (NOA) Vancouver Veloz
Fast Vancouver
Portuguese (NOE) Volta a Vancouver
Lap around Vancouver/Vancouver Loop
Russian Ванкувер-вояж
Vankuver-voyazh
Vancouver Voyage

Spanish Vuelta por Vancouver
Lap around Vancouver

Trivia[edit]

  • During the Ring Race challenge in Vancouver Velocity 3 in Mario Kart Tour, the Olympics cauldron appears in an unlit state.
  • The post about this course from the Nintendo Switch's News app's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Channel in the United Kingdom was deleted after being released.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Pizza Dough (February 24, 2020). Vancouver Tour - Peachette Cup. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g AppCentral (February 26, 2020). Mario Kart Tour - Pauline Cup! (Vancouver Tour). YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  3. ^ 任天堂ホームページ (July 6, 2023). Tour バンクーバーバレー. YouTube. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  4. ^ mariokarttourEN (February 13, 2020). Twitter. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  5. ^ mariokarttourEN (December 10, 2021). Twitter. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  6. ^ Rule Eight New City Tracks. apple.com (Canada). Retrieved January 25, 2022. (Archived September 28, 2021, 23:01:03 via Wayback Machine.)
  7. ^ Rule eight new city tracks. apple.com (Australia). Retrieved January 25, 2022. (Archived September 28, 2021, 23:08:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)