The Tragically Hip were in Vancouver last night playing to a sold out, emotionally laden, hard-core Canadian crowd. Here’s what the fans had to say:

 

They remarked on the quality of lead singer, Gord Downie’s, iconic sound:

 

They were proud to be Canadian:

 

And equally represented B.C., with Gord Downie remarking, “The smell of weed in here is almost unsettling.“

@thetragicallyhip rocking @rogersarena in style #manmachinepoemtour #thetragicallyhip #farewell

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Things got a little emotional:

 

And while for some it represented a ‘last’, for others it was an incredible first:

We're ready for The Hip ! Shay's first concert … So excited #tragicallyhip #vancouver #manmachinepoemtour

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Overall, everyone was simply happy to take in The Tragically Hip in their finest hour:

My final Hip concert. #tragicallyhip #manmachinepoemtour @thetragicallyhip

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The Tragically Hip will play a second show in Vancouver on July 26, and JACK will ring in the first ever ‘Tragically Hip Day’ in-studio with Mayor Gregor Robertson. In honour of Gord Downie, we will proudly change our name to 96.9 GORD on July 26th.

#AllHailTheHip

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