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Vancouver Velocity
View of Vancouver Velocity in Mario Kart Tour
View of the starting line
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 RosalinaSport BikeSlimSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Joost
1:32.752 PeachStandard BikeSlimSuper Glider

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 returns from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games where it was known as Canada Hockey Place, and 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)Light Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Rosalina (Volendam)Silver Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki MarioWiggler Black Penguin SliderComet TailCream B Dasher Mk. 2Cream ClassicGold Clanky KartGold QuickshawGold Rambi RiderIce DozerMonarch KartProp KartRambi RunnerSilver Cupid's ArrowSilver KingSports CoupeStar-Spangled FlyerSushi Racer Aurora BalloonsButterfly WingsGold CraneLuma ParafoilNabbit ParachutePink Bubble BalloonPolka-Dot Manta GliderSilver Surf MasterSnow CrystalsStrawberry DonutWiggler Parachute Baby Peach (Cherub)Dry Bowser (Gold)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Sunshine)Peach (Vacation)Peach (Wintertime)Shy Guy (Gold)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black Jingle BellBlue Crawly KartBlue SodaCarrot KartCircuit SpecialGilded PrancerGold Fish Bone Ferry*Gold Jingle Bell*Gold Pipe FrameGold Sweet RideGreen CircuitGreen-Yellow Capsule KartP-WingPlatinum TaxiSilver Flower Kart Autumn LeavesBlizzard BalloonsGift GliderGold BellsGold Checkered GliderGold MeteorsHeart BalloonsMosaic StarchutePenguin WingtipStar-Spangled GliderYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Light Blue)Birdo (Orange)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Ice Bro BirdoBirdo (Red)Boomerang BroPink Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Turbo BirdoStreamliner Blue Flower GliderPlaid Ribbon
Vancouver Velocity R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Bowser (Santa)Dry Bowser (Gold)Light Blue Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Penguin MarioRosalina (Aurora)Shy Guy (Gold)Wario (Hiker)White Mii Racing SuitWhite YoshiWiggler Mii Racing Suit Black Penguin SliderBlue SodaBoo PipesComet TailFlower KartGold Shielded SpeedsterGold Snow SkimmerGold Soft SwerveGold Sweet RideIce DozerP-WingPenguin SliderPink CometRainbow TaxiSilver Flower KartSnow Skimmer Bright RibbonButterfly WingsGold Chocolate BalloonsIcy Mario's MustacheMosaic StarchuteRainbow StarchuteSakura Origami GliderStar-Spangled GliderStrawberry DonutWhite Waves Origami Glider Baby Rosalina (Detective)Dry Bones (Gold)Ice MarioPenguin LuigiPenguin ToadToad (Astronaut)Yoshi (Reindeer) Bright GirlCarrot KartChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCream B Dasher Mk. 2*Dark Hop RodDK MaximumGold Clanky KartGold Rambi RiderGreen CircuitMacharonPink B Dasher Mk. 2*Radish RiderRambi RunnerSakura Sports CoupeSilver Cupid's ArrowSilver KingSushi Racer Autumn LeavesBlizzard ParasolFireworks ParachuteGold Origami GliderGold UmbrellaHeart BalloonsNew Year's 2023Pink Bubble BalloonPolka-Dot Manta GliderSilver Candlelight FlightSnow CrystalsSweetheart GliderYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
Ice Bro Light-blue Turbo Birdo Blue Flower Glider Birdo (Blue)*Birdo (Light Blue)Birdo (Orange)Blue YoshiToadette Blue Seven
Vancouver Velocity T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Builder ToadDry Bones Mii Racing SuitFish Bone Mii Racing SuitIce MarioLight Blue Mii Racing SuitMario (Sunshine)Penguin MarioReindeer Mii Racing SuitWiggler Black Penguin SliderBlue SodaCircuit SpecialComet TailCream B Dasher Mk. 2Dry Bones DasherGold BruiserGold Snow SkimmerGold Soft SwerveGreen CircuitIce DozerPurple DozerSilver Warrior WagonStar Broom Cloud GliderGold Origami GliderGold UmbrellaLuma ParafoilMosaic StarchutePenguin WingtipPolka-Dot Manta GliderSakura Origami GliderSnow CrystalsStrawberry DonutYellow Hard Hat Balloon Bowser (Santa)Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin ToadRosalina (Aurora)Wario (Hiker)White YoshiYoshi (Reindeer) Black SneekerCamo Tanooki KartCream ClassicDK MaximumGold Clanky KartGold Pipe FrameGold QuickshawIce-blue PoltergustPenguin SliderPink SpeederPurple Rattle BuggyRadish RiderRed CometSnow SkimmerStar-Spangled FlyerSushi Racer Autumn LeavesBlizzard ParasolButterfly WingsFireworks ParachuteGift GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonGreen EmblemRainbow StarchuteStar-Spangled GliderStealth GliderWiggler ParachuteYoshi's CookiesYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
BirdoYoshi (species) Orange Turbo YoshiStreamliner Plaid Ribbon Birdo (Light Blue)Boomerang BroGreen Toad (Pit Crew)White Shy Guy Blue SevenLight-blue Turbo Birdo
Piston Glider
Vancouver Velocity R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Bowser (Santa)Builder LuigiPenguin MarioPenguin ToadPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black Jingle BellBlue Crawly KartCamo Tanooki KartComet TailDaikon RocketDK MaximumGold Clanky KartHot Pot Hot RodIce DozerPenguin SliderPink B Dasher Mk. 2Purple Rattle BuggyRambi RunnerRed CometRibbon RiderSilver KingSushi Racer Blizzard ParasolButterfly WingsGift GliderGold BellsPenguin WingtipPolka-Dot Manta GliderRoyal FlushSafety GliderSilver Surf MasterSnow CrystalsStealth Glider Baby Peach (Cherub)Blooper Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Holiday Cheer)Fish Bone Mii Racing Suit*Light Blue Mii Racing SuitPeach (Vacation)PeachetteRosalina Mii Racing SuitToadette (Astronaut)White Mii Racing SuitWhite Tanooki MarioWiggler Mii Racing Suit Black SneekerChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCream B Dasher Mk. 2**Dark Hop RodDry Bones DasherGilded PrancerGold BruiserHuffin Puffin EggIce-blue PoltergustP-WingPink SneekerPlatinum TaxiRainbow TaxiSakura Sports CoupeSnow SkimmerWhite Snow Skimmer Autumn LeavesBlizzard BalloonsCloud GliderCream Toe-Bean BalloonsFestive Holly*Flybrary BookGold MeteorsGold Penguin WingtipHeart BalloonsLuma ParafoilPink Bubble BalloonRainbow StarchuteYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
Birdo (Light Blue)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Pink Toad (Pit Crew) Birdo (Blue)Ice BroPeach Red StreamlinerStreamliner
* 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[2] Koopa Troopa[2] Toad[2] Peach[2] Bowser[2] Donkey Kong[2] Yoshi[2] Mario Vancouver Tour The Pauline Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pauline Cup
Kart Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame Pipe Frame
Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider 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 MarioPokey Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Aurora)Wario (Hiker)Yoshi (Reindeer) Black Penguin SliderBlack Turbo YoshiChocolate Mint Soft SwerveFish Bone FerryFrosty BellsGoo-Goo BlackHuffin Puffin EggIce-blue PoltergustPenguin SliderPink B Dasher Mk. 2Piranha PipesSilver KingTricksterWhite BruiserWhite Snow SkimmerWhite Turbo Birdo Aurora BalloonsBlizzard ParasolCandlelight FlightFestive HollyGlitter GliderGold Chocolate BalloonsGreen EmblemJellychuteNew Year's 2023Penguin WingtipPink Gold MeteorsSilver Surf Master Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Ice-Cream Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing Suit*Mario (Chef)Waluigi (Vampire)Wiggler Black Jingle BellBlue Crawly KartBlue Speeder**Cact-RCamo Tanooki KartCandy ClownCrawly KartDark Hop RodFrost WingGold Pumpkin KartGold Soft SwerveLunar CruiserMonarch KartMoo Moo OffroaderRose QueenSleigh RiderWhite Turbo YoshiYeehaw Wagon* 8-Bit Super MushroomAutumn LeavesGalaxy GliderGlinting GliderGold Flappy Wings*Gold Home-Field GliderGold Penguin Wingtip**Gold TulipsMosaic StarchuteShip's WheelStarry Great SailTanooki Parafoil
Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Orange Shy Guy Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Green)Blue Shy GuyKing Boo Blue Turbo Birdo
Shy Guy Minion Paper Glider
Vancouver Velocity 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Mario (Samurai)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin ToadRosalina (Volendam)Silver Mii Racing SuitTanooki MarioToadette (Astronaut)Toadette (Explorer)White Tanooki Mario Blazing EagleBright GirlCact-BCleanup HitterFrost WingGold Fish Bone FerryGold Monarch KartGoo-Goo PinkHoliday SpeederLunar CruiserRed Crawly KartSleigh RiderSnow SkimmerYeehaw Wagon Autumn LeavesCream Toe-Bean BalloonsGalaxy GliderGold TulipsLuigi ParafoilMagic ParasolPink Bubble BalloonPolka-Dot Manta GliderShip's WheelSpringtime CraneVampire Wings 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. 2Camo Tanooki KartCoral Jet CruiserCream B Dasher Mk. 2Dark Hop RodGold BruiserGold Sushi RacerHot Pot Hot RodIce-blue PoltergustRambi RunnerRed B DasherRed OffroaderShielded SpeedsterSilver Cupid's ArrowSilver KingVampire Flyer Blizzard ParasolBright RibbonDream GliderGlinting GliderGolden WingsJellychutePink Checkered GliderPink Gold MeteorsRainbow BellsRoyal ParachuteSky-High FlyerSnow CrystalsStar-Spangled GliderWhite Waves Origami Glider
Blue Shy Guy Blue Turbo YoshiPink Turbo Yoshi Birdo (Blue)Birdo (Blue)Pink Toad (Pit Crew)Toad Blue Turbo Birdo
Baby Rosalina
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 CruiserBlack Penguin SliderBlue Crawly KartCoral Jet CruiserDark Hop RodFrosty BellsGold Fish Bone FerryGold Jingle BellGold Pumpkin KartGold Sushi RacerGrand BadwagonLime Tea CoupeRed Vampire FlyerSakura Sports CoupeSwift TalonWhite Turbo Birdo 8-Bit Fire FlowerBlack Toe-Bean BalloonsFlying EaselGlinting GliderGold Checkered GliderIcy Mario's MustacheLuigi Golf CapLuigi ParafoilNew Year's 2022Silver Candlelight FlightStarry Great Sail Builder LuigiKamekKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitMario (Baseball)Mario (Tuxedo)Reindeer Mii Racing Suit**Rosalina (Aurora)Toadette (Astronaut)Waluigi (Vampire)Wiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) Blue Speeder*Candy ClownChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCream ClassicDecal StreamlinerFish Bone Ferry*Huffin Puffin EggIce DozerKamek's Zoom BroomLunar CruiserPink B Dasher Mk. 2Red CometSleigh RiderTricksterVampire FlyerWhite Snow Skimmer** Candlelight FlightDream GliderGift GliderGold GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Home-Field GliderGold Penguin WingtipGold Tanooki ParafoilGolden WingsMeteor BalloonsNabbit ParachutePenguin WingtipWicked Topaz
Birdo (Green)White Shy Guy Birdo (Orange)Yoshi Blue RoyalePink Turbo Yoshi**
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 BellChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCream B Dasher Mk. 2Frost WingGoo-Goo BuggyGreen Cat CruiserIce DozerKamek's Zoom BroomPink SneekerRed CometRed OffroaderSilver Cupid's ArrowSweet RideVampire FlyerWhite Fast FrankWhite Snow Skimmer Gold Flappy WingsGold Hard Hat BalloonGolden WingsJolly BellsMeteor BalloonsPolka-Dot Manta GliderSilver Candlelight FlightSky-High FlyerSnow CrystalsTanooki ParafoilWonderful GarnetYellow Hard Hat Balloon Bowser (Santa)Dry Bones Mii Racing SuitPeach (Wintertime)Penguin MarioRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitSanta Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold)Tanooki RosalinaToad (Astronaut) Black Cat CruiserBlazing Eagle***CheershipCleanup HitterFish Bone Ferry**Frosty BellsGold Jingle Bell**Green CircuitHoliday KingMoo Moo OffroaderRed Crawly KartTanooki KartYeehaw Wagon**Yellow Offroader Aurora BalloonsCandlelight FlightGold BellsGold Chocolate BalloonsGold Tanooki ParafoilIcy Mario's MustacheLuigi Golf CapMagic ParasolNew Year's 2022Ninja ScrollRed EmblemSilver Surf MasterSpringtime CraneVampire Wings
Birdo (Orange)Green Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Orange Shy Guy Blue Turbo YoshiOrange Turbo BirdoPink Turbo Yoshi
* 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 MarioLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Chef)Luigi (Knight)Rosalina (Aurora)Silver Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitWhite Mii Racing Suit Black Jingle BellBlue SpeederCamo Tanooki KartCleanup HitterCoral Jet CruiserCream Cat CruiserGold BruiserGoo-Goo BlackGreen-Yellow Capsule KartHuffin Puffin EggIce-Cream MinibusPink SpeederPurple Rattle BuggyShielded SpeedsterWhite Turbo Birdo Aurora BalloonsBlack StarchuteFestive HollyGreen Cat ParafoilLuigi's Hat BalloonMint & Berry BalloonsSilver Candlelight FlightSmiley Flower GliderSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWavy Great SailWhite Waves Origami Glider ? Block Mii Racing SuitDr. MarioDr. 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 Blue Crawly KartCact-BChocolate Mint Soft SwerveComet TailCream B Dasher Mk. 2Daikon RocketFish Bone FerryGold EagleGold Sweet RideGold ZucchiniGoo-Goo BuggyHoliday Speeder**Lightning StreamlinerPiranha PipesRed Vampire FlyerSnow SkimmerStrawberry Soft Swerve Boo MasksCandlelight Flight CakeChocolate PretzelIcy Mario's MustacheJellychuteLuma ParafoilPiranha Plant BalloonsRainbow Bells*Royal Flush**Sakura Origami GliderSilver BellsSilver Luigi's MustacheWicked TopazWonderful DiamondWonderful Garnet
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 Black CarriageBlack Jingle BellBlooper ShuttleBlue SpeederBlue-Green Capsule KartChocolate Banana MinibusChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCream B Dasher Mk. 2Fish Bone FerryGreen-Yellow Capsule KartMoo Moo OffroaderPiranha PipesStar BroomStrawberry Soft SwerveSweet Ride 8-Bit 1-Up MushroomAutumn LeavesChocolate PretzelFlybrary BookGold Eggshell GliderIcy Mario's MustacheMint & Berry BalloonsRainbow BellsSecret ScrollSky-High FlyerWhite Waves Origami GliderWonderful Diamond Birdo (White)Blooper Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDry Bones Mii Racing SuitGold Mario**Mario (Samurai)Rocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing Suit Black SneekerBlack Turbo YoshiBlue Sub ScooterCact-BCleanup HitterFlower KartGold BruiserGold Double-DeckerGoo-Goo PinkHot Pot Hot RodHuffin Puffin EggPink Capsule KartPink SneekerSakura Hop RodSwift Talon**White BruiserWhite Fast Frank Calico Toe-Bean BalloonsCream Toe-Bean BalloonsFestive Holly**Flying FlappersGold Chocolate BalloonsGold Cloud BalloonsPink Gold Paper GliderPiranha Plant BalloonsRoyal FlushSilver BellsSilver Candlelight FlightSmiley Flower GliderStealth GliderVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWonderful Garnet
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 BellBlack SneekerBlue Sub ScooterCact-BCream B Dasher Mk. 2Flower KartGold EagleGoo-Goo PinkIce-Cream MinibusPink Capsule KartPink SneekerPurple DozerRed Vampire FlyerSakura Hop RodWhite Fast Frank Aurora BalloonsBlack StarchuteCream Toe-Bean BalloonsFlying FlappersJellychuteLuigi's Hat BalloonLuigi's MustachePretzel GliderSilver Candlelight FlightStealth GliderWonderful GarnetWonderful Wings Cat LuigiChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDr. MarioFish 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 Black CarriageBlazing Eagle**Blue-Green Capsule KartBright GirlCamo Tanooki KartComet TailGold BruiserGold TricksterGreen Cat CruiserHoliday SpeederMoo Moo OffroaderPink SpeederShielded SpeedsterSweet RideWhite BruiserYellow Sub Scooter Autumn LeavesBoo MasksCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsCandlelight Flight CakeGold Eggshell GliderGold Manta GliderIcy Mario's MustacheLuma ParafoilMagniflying GlassMelon & Banana BalloonsMint & Berry BalloonsRainbow Fare FlierSecret ScrollSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsWavy Great Sail
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 MarioWiggler Mii Racing Suit Black CarriageBlack Turbo YoshiBlazing EagleCact-BChocolate Banana MinibusChocolate Mint Soft SwerveComet TailCream B Dasher Mk. 2Gold Double-DeckerGoo-Goo BuggyLightning StreamlinerSnow SkimmerStrawberry Soft SwerveWhite Bruiser Boo MasksCalico Toe-Bean BalloonsCandlelight Flight CakeChocolate PretzelFlying FlappersGold 8-Bit GliderGold Cloud BalloonsIcy Mario's MustacheLuma ParafoilMagniflying GlassPink Bubble BalloonPink Checkered GliderRainbow BellsSilver Luigi's Mustache Birdo (White)Luigi (Knight)Mario (King)Toad (Party Time)Toadette (Astronaut)White Mii Racing Suit Blue Speeder***Boo PipesCream Cat CruiserDaikon RocketFlower KartGold Monarch KartGold Sweet RideGold TricksterGoo-Goo BlackIce-Cream MinibusPiranha PipesRed Vampire FlyerShielded SpeedsterStar BroomWhite Turbo Birdo Aurora BalloonsBlack StarchuteFlybrary BookGold Origami GliderGreen Cat ParafoilGreen SproutLuigi ParafoilMint & Berry BalloonsNabbit ParachuteNew Year's 2023Pretzel GliderRed EmblemSakura Origami GliderVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWhite Waves Origami GliderYoshi's Cookies
Blue Shy GuyGreen Shy GuyPink Toad (Pit Crew) Orange Turbo Yoshi
* 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
The course in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Tour 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 signficantly less similar to the original Tour track compared to the final remix.[4]

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![5]
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: The Holiday Tour is wrapping up in #MarioKartTour. Next up is the Penguin Tour, featuring Vancouver Velocity 2![6]
  • 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.[7][8]

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]
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Vancouver Velocity.
Screenshots[edit]

Vancouver Velocity 2[edit]

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

Vancouver Velocity 3[edit]

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

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
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.
  • 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.

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. ^ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Unused Music Prefetches. The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  5. ^ mariokarttourEN (February 13, 2020). Twitter. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  6. ^ mariokarttourEN (December 10, 2021). Twitter. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  7. ^ Rule Eight New City Tracks. apple.com (Canada). Retrieved January 25, 2022. (Archived September 28, 2021, 23:01:03 via Wayback Machine.)
  8. ^ Rule eight new city tracks. apple.com (Australia). Retrieved January 25, 2022. (Archived September 28, 2021, 23:08:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)