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|title=Vancouver Velocity
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|image=[[File:MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene.jpg|300px]]<br>View of the finish line area
|image=[[File:MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene.jpg|300px]]<br>View of the finish line area
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2020 <small>(1)</small>, 2021 <small>(2)</small>, 2022 <small>(3)</small>)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]], Wave 5) (2023)
|appears_in=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (2020 <small>(1)</small>, 2021 <small>(2)</small>, 2022 <small>(3)</small>)<br>''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' (''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', Wave 5) (2023)
|based_on=[[Vancouver]], {{wp|Canada}}
|based_on=[[Vancouver]], {{wp|Canada}}
|cups=[[Cherry Cup]]
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'''Vancouver Velocity''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It is set in [[Vancouver]], {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|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 [[Autumn Tour (2022)|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 {{wp|Capilano Suspension Bridge}}, the second route focuses on the {{wp|Lost Lagoon}}, while the third route features the {{wp|Vancouver Public Library}}. The second and third routes also feature the {{wp|Rogers Arena}}, which houses [[Skating Shy Guy]]s. Additionally, the second route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two. The starting banner is notably based on the {{wp|Steam clock#Gastown steam clock|Gastown steam clock}}.
'''Vancouver Velocity''' is a race course in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It is set in [[Vancouver]], {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|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 [[Autumn Tour (2022)|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 {{wp|Capilano Suspension Bridge}}, the second route focuses on the {{wp|Lost Lagoon}}, while the third route features the {{wp|Vancouver Public Library}}. The second and third routes also feature the {{wp|Rogers Arena}}, which houses [[Skating Shy Guy]]s. Additionally, the second route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two. The starting banner is notably based on the {{wp|Steam clock#Gastown steam clock|Gastown steam clock}}.


Vancouver Velocity returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the fourth and final course of the [[Cherry Cup]] in the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]].
Vancouver Velocity returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as the fourth and final course of the [[Cherry Cup]] in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''. Its theme was arranged for the Booster Course Pass end credits.
 
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===Vancouver Velocity===
===Vancouver Velocity===
Racers start the course in a street next to the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}, with the {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron|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 {{wp|Capilano Suspension Bridge}} on the right, where numerous [[Swoop]]s reside. After players make a sharp turn right onto the suspension bridge itself, they must make an S-curve on the bridge to a glider ramp, which takes them back behind the Convention Centre where {{wp|Science World (Vancouver)|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 [[Dash Mushroom]] to pass through a small corner with some decorations.
Racers start the course in a street next to the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}, with the {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron|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 {{wp|Capilano Suspension Bridge}} on the right, where numerous [[Swoop]]s 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|glide ramp]], which takes them back behind the Convention Centre where {{wp|Science World (Vancouver)|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).
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, [[Snowman|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.


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===Vancouver Velocity 2===
===Vancouver Velocity 2===
Racers start the course in a street next to the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}; however, they are facing the opposite direction compared to the first route. After a right reverse curve through {{wp|Jack Poole Plaza}}, the player takes a sharp right, with {{wp|Science World (Vancouver)|Science World}} visible on the left. The player then enters the {{wp|Rogers Arena}} and drives across the ice rink before being launched out of a [[Cannon (Mario Kart series)|circus cannon]] across to {{wp|Stanley Park}} near the {{wp|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 {{wp|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 {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron|Vancouver Olympics cauldron}} via another right reverse curve to the finish line.
Racers start the course in a street next to the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}; however, they are facing the opposite direction compared to the first route. After a right reverse curve through {{wp|Jack Poole Plaza}}, the player takes a sharp right, with {{wp|Science World (Vancouver)|Science World}} visible on the left. The player then enters the {{wp|Rogers Arena}} and drives across the ice rink before being launched out of a [[Cannon (Mario Kart series)|circus cannon]] across to {{wp|Stanley Park}} near the {{wp|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 {{wp|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 {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron|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).


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 Guy]]s appear in the Rogers Arena. In the T variant, racers exit the arena at ground level and use a regular [[Glide Ramp|glide ramp]] a bit later. In the R/T variant, there is a [[Big Piranha Plant]] in the middle of Rogers Arena.


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===Vancouver Velocity 3===
===Vancouver Velocity 3===
Racers start the course in a street next to the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}, facing the same direction as they do in the first route, facing towards the {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron|Vancouver Olympics cauldron}}. After a straightaway, racers drive down into the {{wp|George Massey Tunnel|Massey Tunnel}} which takes them round a wide left turn, before passing the {{wp|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 {{wp|Rogers Arena}}, similar to Vancouver Velocity 2, and take a left turn to enter the arena. After swerving around a stand with [[Shy Guy]]s 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.
Racers start the course in a street next to the {{wp|Vancouver Convention Centre}}, facing the same direction as they do in the first route, facing towards the {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron|Vancouver Olympics cauldron}}. After a straightaway, racers drive down into the {{wp|George Massey Tunnel|Massey Tunnel}} which takes them round a wide left turn, before passing the {{wp|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 {{wp|Rogers Arena}}, similar to Vancouver Velocity 2, and take a left turn to enter the arena. After swerving around a stand with [[Shy Guy]]s 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).
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 [[Snow block|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.


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==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour VancouverVelocity.jpg|thumb|250px|Vancouver Velocity in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour VancouverVelocity.jpg|thumb|250px|Vancouver Velocity in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
Vancouver Velocity returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of Wave 5 of the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|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''.  
Vancouver Velocity returns in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as part of Wave 5 of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|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 {{wp|Capilano Suspension Bridge}} is now in [[anti-gravity]], making it the first city track from ''Mario Kart Tour'' to have an anti-gravity section (excluding the [[Half-pipe (object)|half-pipes]] in {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}} and {{classic-link|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.<ref>任天堂ホームページ (July 6, 2023). [https://youtu.be/i4ST0Kq9lXs Tour バンクーバーバレー]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 9, 2023.</ref> The minimap has also been rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
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 {{wp|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-pipe (object)|half-pipes]] in {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}} and {{classic-link|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.<ref>任天堂ホームページ (July 6, 2023). [https://youtu.be/i4ST0Kq9lXs Tour バンクーバーバレー]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 9, 2023.</ref> 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 {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}} and {{classic-link|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 {{classic-link|Tour|Singapore Speedway}}.
Vancouver Velocity is one of three courses from ''Mario Kart Tour'' to be present in the fifth wave, alongside {{classic-link|Tour|Athens Dash}} and {{classic-link|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 {{classic-link|Tour|Singapore Speedway}}.
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
===''Mario Kart Tour''===
*'''''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 {{color|#MarioKartTour|blue}} 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!''<ref>mariokarttourEN (February 13, 2020). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1227955590833459200 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved March 13, 2020.</ref>
*'''''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 {{color|blue|#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!''<ref>mariokarttourEN (February 13, 2020). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1227955590833459200 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved March 13, 2020.</ref>
*'''''Mario Kart Tour'' Twitter:''' ''The Holiday Tour is wrapping up in {{color|#MarioKartTour|blue}}. Next up is the Penguin Tour, featuring Vancouver Velocity 2!''<ref name="vancouver">mariokarttourEN (December 10, 2021). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1469185109341478914 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved December 10, 2021.</ref>
*'''''Mario Kart Tour'' Twitter:''' ''The Holiday Tour is wrapping up in {{color|blue|#MarioKartTour}}. Next up is the Penguin Tour, featuring Vancouver Velocity 2!''<ref name="vancouver">mariokarttourEN (December 10, 2021). [https://twitter.com/mariokarttourEN/status/1469185109341478914 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved December 10, 2021.</ref>
*'''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.''<ref>[https://apps.apple.com/ca/story/id1578823936 Rule Eight New City Tracks]. apple.com (Canada). Retrieved January 25, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210928230103/https://apps.apple.com/ca/story/id1578823936 Archived] September 28, 2021, 23:01:03 via Wayback Machine.)</ref><ref>[https://apps.apple.com/au/story/id1578823936 Rule eight new city tracks]. apple.com (Australia). Retrieved January 25, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210928230809/https://apps.apple.com/au/story/id1578823936 Archived] September 28, 2021, 23:08:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>
*'''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.''<ref>[https://apps.apple.com/ca/story/id1578823936 Rule Eight New City Tracks]. apple.com (Canada). Retrieved January 25, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210928230103/https://apps.apple.com/ca/story/id1578823936 Archived] September 28, 2021, 23:01:03 via Wayback Machine.)</ref><ref>[https://apps.apple.com/au/story/id1578823936 Rule eight new city tracks]. apple.com (Australia). Retrieved January 25, 2022. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210928230809/https://apps.apple.com/au/story/id1578823936 Archived] September 28, 2021, 23:08:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>
===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''===
*'''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'''''<br>''Today we'd like to present another course released as part of the fifth wave, which is available now: Vancouver Velocity.<br>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==
==Gallery==
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Vancouver Pictures.png|Pictures of the various Vancouver Velocity courses
Vancouver Pictures 2.png|Pictures of the various Vancouver Velocity courses
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====Vancouver Velocity====
====Vancouver Velocity====
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses)#Vancouver Velocity|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Vancouver Velocity}}
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MKT Icon VancouverVelocity RosalinaAurora.png|The course icon with Rosalina (Aurora)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity IceBro.png|The course icon
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity IceBro.png|The course icon with Ice Bro
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityR RosalinaAurora.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity WhiteTanookiMario.png|The course icon with White Tanooki Mario
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityT IceMario.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity Birdo.png|The course icon with Birdo
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityRT BirdoLightBlue.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityR WarioHiker.png|The course icon of the R variant with Wario (Hiker)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityR RosalinaAurora.png|The course icon of the R variant with Rosalina (Aurora)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityR LuigiPainter.png|The course icon of the R variant with Luigi (Painter)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityR IceBro.png|The course icon of the R variant with Ice Bro
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityR WhiteYoshi.png|The course icon of the R variant with White Yoshi
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityT IceMario.png|The course icon of the T variant with Ice Mario
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityT BabyRosalinaDetective.png|The course icon of the T variant with Baby Rosalina (Detective)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityT DryBonesMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the T variant with the Dry Bones Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityT BuilderToad.png|The course icon of the T variant with Builder Toad
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityT MarioSunshine.png|The course icon of the T variant with Mario (Sunshine)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityRT BirdoLightBlue.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Birdo (Light Blue)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityRT Peachette.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Peachette
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityRT PeachVacation.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Peach (Vacation)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityRT PinkShyGuyNinja.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityRT Peach.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Peach
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MKT Comet Tail.jpg|[[Baby Rosalina]] cheering in the Comet Tail on Vancouver Velocity R
MKT Comet Tail.jpg|[[Baby Rosalina]] cheering in the Comet Tail on Vancouver Velocity R
MKT Luma Parafoil.jpg|Rosalina (Aurora) gliding in the Comet Tail with the [[Luma Parafoil]]
MKT Luma Parafoil.jpg|Rosalina (Aurora) gliding in the Comet Tail with the [[Luma Parafoil]]
MKT Birdo Light Blue.jpg|[[Birdo (species)|Birdo (Light Blue)]] tricking on the suspension bridge
MKT Birdo Light Blue.jpg|[[Birdo|Birdo (Light Blue)]] tricking on the suspension bridge
MKT Wario Hiker.jpg|[[Wario|Wario (Hiker)]] tricking in the [[Snow Skimmer]] near the grill
MKT Wario Hiker.jpg|[[Wario|Wario (Hiker)]] tricking in the [[Snow Skimmer]] near the grill
MKT Vancouver Tour See You Again.jpg|"See you again" message for the end of the Vancouver Tour
MKT Vancouver Tour See You Again.jpg|"See you again" message for the end of the Vancouver Tour
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====Vancouver Velocity 2====
====Vancouver Velocity 2====
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses)#Vancouver Velocity 2|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Vancouver Velocity 2}}
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MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2 RosalinaAurora.png|The course icon with Rosalina (Aurora)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2 YoshiReindeer.png|The course icon
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2 YoshiReindeer.png|The course icon with Yoshi (Reindeer)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2R PeachWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2 KingBoo.png|The course icon with King Boo
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2T PenguinToadette.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2R PenguinToad.png|The course icon of the R variant with Penguin Toad
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2RT PenguinMario.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2R PeachWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant with Peach (Wintertime)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2R TanookiMario.png|The course icon of the R variant with Tanooki Mario
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2R BabyRosalina.png|The course icon of the R variant with Baby Rosalina
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2T PenguinToadette.png|The course icon of the T variant with Penguin Toadette
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2T Yoshi.png|The course icon of the T variant with Yoshi
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2T RosalinaMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the T variant with the Rosalina Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2T FireRosalina.png|The course icon of the T variant with Fire Rosalina
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2T TanookiRosalina.png|The course icon of the T variant with Tanooki Rosalina
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2RT PenguinMario.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Penguin Mario
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2RT DrLuigi.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Dr. Luigi
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2RT BuilderToadette.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Builder Toadette
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2RT RoaringRacerMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with the Roaring Racer Mii Racing Suit
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====Vancouver Velocity 3====
====Vancouver Velocity 3====
=====Course icons=====
=====Course icons=====
{{main-gallery|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses)#Vancouver Velocity 3|Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Vancouver Velocity 3}}
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MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3 RosalinaAurora.png|The course icon with Rosalina (Aurora)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3 RosalinaAurora.png|The course icon
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3 LuigiKnight.png|The course icon with Luigi (Knight)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3R LarryWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3 CatLuigi.png|The course icon with Cat Luigi
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3T RosalinaVolendam.png|The course icon of the T variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3R WhiteTanookiMario.png|The course icon of the R variant with White Tanooki Mario
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3RT WarioHiker.png|The course icon of the R/T variant
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3R LarryWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant with Larry (Wintertime)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3R LightblueShyGuyExplorer.png|The course icon of the R variant with Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3T NabbitMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the T variant with the Nabbit Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3T GoombaMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the T variant with the Goomba Mii Racing Suit
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3T RosalinaVolendam.png|The course icon of the T variant with Rosalina (Volendam)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3RT WarioHiker.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with Wario (Hiker)
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3RT IceCreamMiiRacingSuit.png|The course icon of the R/T variant with the Ice Cream Mii Racing Suit
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=====Screenshots=====
=====Screenshots=====
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MKT Vancouver Velocity 3 Starting Line.jpg|View of the starting line
MKT Vancouver Velocity 3 Olympic Torch.jpg|View of the {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron}}
MKT Vancouver Velocity 3 scene.png|View of the {{wp|Vancouver Public Library#Central branch|Vancouver Public Library}}
MKT Vancouver Velocity 3 scene.png|View of the {{wp|Vancouver Public Library#Central branch|Vancouver Public Library}}
MKT Vancouver Velocity 3 View.jpg|Alternate view of the Vancouver Public Library
MKT Vancouver Velocity 3 View.jpg|Alternate view of the Vancouver Public Library
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|FraM=Bends at Vancouver
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==Trivia==
*During the [[Ring Race]] challenge in Vancouver Velocity 3 in ''Mario Kart Tour'', the Olympics cauldron appears in an unlit state.
*Uniquely, this course's spotlight post from the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s News app's ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' Channel for European regions was removed sometime after being released.
**The Japanese spotlight for {{classic-link|3DS|Rock Rock Mountain}} was also removed at one point, and was gone during the same period, but was later restored. It is unclear if any changes were made as it is listed under the original date.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 12:01, June 6, 2024

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 TourEdit

The city course's routes in relation to each other.

Vancouver VelocityEdit

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.

AppearancesEdit

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

Top-tier and middle-tier itemsEdit

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
 
Normal variant
                                                      * *                   
                
 
R variant
                                                    *       *                    
       *      
 
T variant
                                                                             
               
 
 
R/T variant
                                           *            **                   *        
          
* 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 challengesEdit

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
  Regular  
Birdo
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 25
  • 35
Vancouver Tour  
Mario Cup
  • 18
  • 28
  • 38
Holiday Tour (2022)  
Fire Rosalina Cup
vs. Mega Wario
Icon Course variant Mega opponent information Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider Items used
  Regular  
Wario
 
Bruiser
 
Super Glider[1]
 
Bananas
50cc only

 
Bob-ombs[1]

 
Double Bob-ombs[1]
150cc and higher only
Vancouver Tour  
Peachette Cup
2nd Anniversary Tour  
Toad Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
  T  
Koopa Troopa
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 10
  • 16
1st Anniversary Tour  
Bowser Cup
  • 5
  • 10
  • 18
Night 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
  Regular  
Donkey Kong
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
 
Green Shell

 
Bob-omb
2
  • 10
  • 25
  • 45
Vancouver Tour  
Donkey Kong Cup
  • 15
  • 25
  • 40
Night Tour  
Funky Kong Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
  Regular Driver  [2]  [2]  [2]  [2]  [2]  [2]  [2]   Vancouver Tour  
Pauline Cup
Kart                
Glider                 Autumn Tour (2022)  
Monty Mole Cup

Vancouver Velocity 2Edit

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.

AppearancesEdit

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 itemsEdit

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
 
Normal variant
                                            *       **               *      *  **     
         
   
 
R variant
                                                                              
           
 
 
T variant
                                              **       *     *          **              
        **
 
R/T variant
                                                    ***   **  **      **                
          
* 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 challengesEdit

Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
  Regular  
Rosalina
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 16
  • 20
Penguin Tour  
Fire Bro Cup
Autumn Tour (2022)  
Pauline Cup
Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
  Regular  
Waluigi
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 400
  • 600
  • 800
Autumn Tour (2022)  
Ice Bro Cup
Night Tour  
Donkey Kong Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
  T  
Baby Rosalina
 
Pipe Frame
 
Super Glider
  • 8
  • 15
  • 22
Holiday Tour (2022)  
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
  R  
Penguin Toadette
 
Black Penguin Slider
 
Blizzard Parasol
 
Penguin Toad
 
Snow Skimmer
 
Polka-Dot Manta Glider
  • 3 or more drivers
  • A kart gliding
  • Take a photo
Penguin Tour  
Lakitu Cup
 
Penguin Mario
 
Penguin Slider
 
Penguin Wingtip
 
Penguin Luigi
 
Cact-Ice
 
Droplet Glider

Vancouver Velocity 3Edit

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.

AppearancesEdit

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 itemsEdit

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
 
Normal variant
                                                                     **              * **      
 
R variant
                                                 **                   **      **            
   
 
T variant
                                              **         **                              
     
 
R/T variant
                                                      ***                               
     
* 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 challengesEdit

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

Mario Kart 8 DeluxeEdit

 
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.

SponsorsEdit

ProfilesEdit

Mario Kart TourEdit

  • 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 DeluxeEdit

  • 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?

GalleryEdit

Mario Kart TourEdit

Vancouver VelocityEdit

Course iconsEdit
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Vancouver Velocity.
ScreenshotsEdit

Vancouver Velocity 2Edit

Course iconsEdit
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Vancouver Velocity 2.
ScreenshotsEdit

Vancouver Velocity 3Edit

Course iconsEdit
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Vancouver Velocity 3.
ScreenshotsEdit

Mario Kart 8 DeluxeEdit

Names in other languagesEdit

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

TriviaEdit

  • During the Ring Race challenge in Vancouver Velocity 3 in Mario Kart Tour, the Olympics cauldron appears in an unlit state.
  • Uniquely, this course's spotlight post from the Nintendo Switch's News app's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Channel for European regions was removed sometime after being released.
    • The Japanese spotlight for 3DS Rock Rock Mountain was also removed at one point, and was gone during the same period, but was later restored. It is unclear if any changes were made as it is listed under the original date.

ReferencesEdit

  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.)