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|title=Vancouver Velocity | |title=Vancouver Velocity | ||
|image=[[File:MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene.jpg|300px]]<br>View of the | |image=[[File:MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene.jpg|300px]]<br>View of the starting line | ||
|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}} | ||
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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 returns from ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' where it was known as Canada Hockey Place, and 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]]''. Its theme was arranged for the Booster Course Pass end credits. | |||
==''Mario Kart Tour''== | ==''Mario Kart Tour''== | ||
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==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''== | ==''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''== | ||
[[File:MK8-Course-Tour VancouverVelocity.jpg|thumb| | [[File:MK8-Course-Tour VancouverVelocity.jpg|280px|thumb|right|The course 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''. | {{classic|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 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. | 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. | ||
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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}}. | ||
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 '' | 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.<ref>{{cite|title=[[tcrf:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Unused Music Prefetches|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Unused Music Prefetches]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=September 25, 2024|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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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 | *'''''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 | *'''''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> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===''Mario Kart Tour''=== | ===''Mario Kart Tour''=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Vancouver Pictures.png|Pictures of the various Vancouver Velocity courses | |||
Vancouver Pictures 2.png|Pictures of the various Vancouver Velocity courses | |||
</gallery> | |||
====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}} | |||
<gallery heights=100> | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity RosalinaAurora.png|The course icon | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityR WarioHiker.png|The course icon of the R variant | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityT IceMario.png|The course icon of the T variant | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityRT BirdoLightBlue.png|The course icon of the R/T variant | |||
MKT Icon | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityR | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityT IceMario.png|The course icon of the T variant | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocityRT BirdoLightBlue.png|The course icon of the R/T variant | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=====Screenshots===== | =====Screenshots===== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene.jpg | |||
Vancouver View.png|View of the finish line | |||
MKT Vancouver Torch.jpg|View of the {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron}} | MKT Vancouver Torch.jpg|View of the {{wp|2010 Winter Olympics cauldron}} | ||
MKT Vancouver Velocity View.png|Alternate view of the 2010 Winter Olympics cauldron | MKT Vancouver Velocity View.png|Alternate view of the 2010 Winter Olympics cauldron | ||
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MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene 4.jpg|View of the {{wp|Capilano Suspension Bridge|suspension bridge}} | MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene 4.jpg|View of the {{wp|Capilano Suspension Bridge|suspension bridge}} | ||
MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene 3.jpg|View of Vancouver Park | MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene 3.jpg|View of Vancouver Park | ||
MKT Vancouver Velocity Scene 3 Alt.png | |||
MKT Rosalina Aurora.jpg|[[Rosalina|Rosalina (Aurora)]] drifting in the [[Comet Tail]] | MKT Rosalina Aurora.jpg|[[Rosalina|Rosalina (Aurora)]] drifting in the [[Comet Tail]] | ||
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 | 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}} | |||
<gallery heights=100> | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2 YoshiReindeer.png|The course icon | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2 | MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2R PeachWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant | ||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2T PenguinToadette.png|The course icon of the T variant | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2R PeachWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant | MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2RT PenguinMario.png|The course icon of the R/T variant | ||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2T PenguinToadette.png|The course icon of the T variant | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity2RT PenguinMario.png|The course icon of the R/T variant | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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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}} | |||
<gallery heights=100> | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3 RosalinaAurora.png|The course icon | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3 | MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3R LarryWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant | ||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3T RosalinaVolendam.png|The course icon of the T variant | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3R LarryWintertime.png|The course icon of the R variant | MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3RT WarioHiker.png|The course icon of the R/T variant | ||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3T RosalinaVolendam.png|The course icon of the T variant | |||
MKT Icon VancouverVelocity3RT WarioHiker.png|The course icon of the R/T variant | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''=== | ===''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''=== | ||
<gallery widths=160> | |||
MK8D Tour Vancouver Velocity Course Icon.png|The course icon | |||
MK8D Tour Vancouver Velocity Scene 2.jpg|View of the {{wp|Capilano Suspension Bridge}} | |||
MK8D Tour Vancouver Velocity Scene 3.jpg|View inside {{wp|Rogers Arena}} | |||
MK8D Tour Vancouver Velocity Scene 6.png|View of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park | |||
MK8D_Tour_Vancouver_Velocity_Scene_4.png|[[Toad]] racing on the course | |||
MK8D Pauline Preview.png|[[Pauline]] on the course | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|ChiTM=Vancouver Speed | |ChiTM=Vancouver Speed | ||
|Dut=Vancouver-Route | |Dut=Vancouver-Route | ||
| | |Fre=Virages à Vancouver | ||
| | |FreM=Bends at Vancouver | ||
|Ger=Vancouver-Wildpfad | |Ger=Vancouver-Wildpfad | ||
|GerM=Vancouver Wild Path | |GerM=Vancouver Wild Path | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*During the [[Ring Race]] challenge in Vancouver Velocity 3 in ''Mario Kart Tour'', the Olympics cauldron appears in an unlit state. | *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 12:42, October 20, 2024
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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) |
Vancouver Velocity:
Vancouver Tour 1st Anniversary Tour 2nd Anniversary Tour Autumn Tour (2022) Holiday Tour (2022) Night Tour Vancouver Velocity 2: Penguin Tour Autumn Tour (2022) Holiday Tour (2022) Night Tour Vancouver Velocity 3: Autumn Tour (2022) Holiday Tour (2022) Anniversary Tour (2023) | ||||||||||
Based on | Vancouver, Canada | ||||||||||
Online play | Available (Switch) | ||||||||||
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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[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.
Bonus challenges[edit]
Ring Race | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
Regular | Birdo |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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Vancouver Tour | Mario Cup | |
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Holiday Tour (2022) | Fire Rosalina Cup |
vs. Mega Wario | |||||||
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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 | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Highest combo counts | Tour appearances | Cup |
T | Koopa Troopa |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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1st Anniversary Tour | Bowser Cup | |
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Night Tour | Luigi Cup |
Goomba Takedown | |||||||||
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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 |
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Vancouver Tour | Donkey Kong Cup | |
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Night Tour | Funky Kong Cup |
Big Reverse Race | ||||||||||||
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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 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.
Bonus challenges[edit]
Do Jump Boosts | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
Regular | Rosalina |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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Penguin Tour | Fire Bro Cup | |
Autumn Tour (2022) | Pauline Cup |
Glider Challenge | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star distances | Tour appearances | Cup |
Regular | Waluigi |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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Autumn Tour (2022) | Ice Bro Cup | |
Night Tour | Donkey Kong Cup |
Combo Attack | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Highest combo counts | Tour appearances | Cup |
T | Baby Rosalina |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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Holiday Tour (2022) | Baby Rosalina Cup |
Snap a Photo | ||||||||||
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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 |
|
Penguin Tour | Lakitu Cup | |
Penguin Mario |
Penguin Slider |
Penguin Wingtip | ||||||||
Penguin Luigi |
Cact-Ice |
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.
Bonus challenges[edit]
Combo Attack | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Highest combo counts | Tour appearances | Cup |
T | Ice Bro |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
|
Autumn Tour (2022) | Wario Cup |
Ring Race | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
Regular | Red Koopa (Freerunning) |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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Autumn Tour (2022) | Yoshi Cup | |
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Anniversary Tour (2023) | Chargin' Chuck Cup |
Smash Small Dry Bones | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
Regular | Monty Mole |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
|
Holiday Tour (2022) | Ice Mario Cup |
Time Trial | |||||||
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Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
Regular | Red Koopa (Freerunning) |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
|
Holiday Tour (2022) | Funky Kong Cup |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
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]
- 1-Up Mushroom Car Insurance Group (posters)
- Boomerang Bros. International Airlines (lamp)
- Dream Gliders (posters)
- Lemmy's Tire Service (trackside banners)
- Roy Smooth Sounds (trackside banners)
- Racer's (posters)
- Shell Books (posters)
- Toad Shopping Plaza (posters)
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]
View of the 2010 Winter Olympics cauldron
View of the suspension bridge
Rosalina (Aurora) drifting in the Comet Tail
Baby Rosalina cheering in the Comet Tail on Vancouver Velocity R
Rosalina (Aurora) gliding in the Comet Tail with the Luma Parafoil
Birdo (Light Blue) tricking on the suspension bridge
Wario (Hiker) tricking in the Snow Skimmer near the grill
Gold Koopa (Freerunning), Dry Bones (Gold), Dry Bowser (Gold), and Shy Guy (Gold) tricking on the suspension bridge
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]
View of inside the Rogers Arena and the circus cannon
View of the Lost Lagoon
Penguin Toad and Penguin Toadette tricking on the course
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]
View of the 2010 Winter Olympics cauldron
View of the Vancouver Public Library
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
View of the Capilano Suspension Bridge
View inside Rogers Arena
Toad racing on the course
Pauline on the course
Names in other languages[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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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]
- ^ a b c Pizza Dough (February 24, 2020). Vancouver Tour - Peachette Cup. YouTube. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g AppCentral (February 26, 2020). Mario Kart Tour - Pauline Cup! (Vancouver Tour). YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Unused Music Prefetches. The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ mariokarttourEN (February 13, 2020). Twitter. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ mariokarttourEN (December 10, 2021). Twitter. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Rule Eight New City Tracks. apple.com (Canada). Retrieved January 25, 2022. (Archived September 28, 2021, 23:01:03 via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Rule eight new city tracks. apple.com (Australia). Retrieved January 25, 2022. (Archived September 28, 2021, 23:08:09 UTC via Wayback Machine.)