Expo opens. (Expo 86 in Vancouver, British Columbia)

From: Sunset | Date: June 1, 1986 | Copyright information

Expo opens

Summing up Expo 86 is like trying to describe the world in a sentence. Packed into the 173 acres of the Vancouver world's fair are exhibits from 54 nations, as well as theme plazas, theaters, amusement rides, international restaurants.

The 10 Sunset reporters and photographers who sized up the opening agreed on one thing: to see Expo in a day or two, you need a plan and must be selective. Otherwise, burnout will come fast, especially if you have c...

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