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Wondering where the Hot spots will be during the
Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games? |
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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Party Places |
| Watching the Olympics in Vancouver
Live on Big Screens Below is a preliminary run-down of where the fun zones will be at for the
2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver during February and March 2010. |
 Robson Square - GE Ice Plaza
(Robson Street, between Hornby and Howe streets)
Robson Square's outdoor ice rink is opened for the 2010 Winter Games
. The GE Ice Plaza is expected to be one of the major gathering points during
the Games and will feature athlete demonstrations, family events and BC-focused
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Nightly Medal Award Ceremonies
(BC Place Stadium)
This is the most inexpensive way to participate in an official Olympic event.
Tickets costs as little as $22 dollars per person and this provides you access
to some of North America’s best entertainers as well as the medal winning
athletes.
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David Lam Park
(access from Pacific Boulevard in Yaletown)
The False Creek North waterfront live site will feature giant screens to watch
Games action and a nightly laser light and water show. The new
Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada Line station, opening in November, will allow
partygoers to be whisked in and out by SkyTrain. Trendy Mainland and Hamilton
streets will become pedestrian thoroughfares to link the Larwill Park live site.
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Larwill Park
(Georgia Street, between Beatty and Cambie streets)
Larwill Park (across the street from the Queen Elizabeth Theatre) is the City of
Vancouver's other live site. It was the city's original field sports venue in
1886 and in 2010 will feature giant screens, live performances, sponsor
activations and broadcasters.
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 Sochi
House at Science World
(Vancouver)
The Russians are known for putting on a real show when it comes to their
pavilions. They did so in Torino, and you can expect their pavilion at Science
World will knock everyone’s socks off.
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"Streets to Watch"
There will basically be four main thoroughfares in the downtown core which will
have festive programming on a daily basis. These include Robson Street,
Hamilton, Street, Mainland Street and Granville Street. With the exception of
Robson Street (which will be closed east of Jarvis street only) all the streets
will be closed to vehicular traffic. Expect tens of thousands of people to be
walking up and down here every night enjoying the atmosphere.
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 Vancouver Public Library
Central Library Atrium (350 West Georgia)
The Coliseum-shaped, Moshe Safdie-designed, central library will be the City of
Vancouver's Host City pavilion, showcasing the city as a tourism, cultural and
business destination.
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Alberta House
(Vancouver: corner of Robson & Beatty)
Located on the corner of world famous Robson and Beatty Streets immediately west
of BC Place, Alberta House and Alberta Plaza are a central location for Canadian
and international guests to meet, gather, and learn about Alberta as a place to
invest, work, live and visit. An architectural expression of Alberta’s identity,
they combine function, sustainability and innovative design - offering a genuine
Albertan experience in the heart of Vancouver with street level programming and
multi-function space. |
Alberta Plaza
open to the public, the plaza will highlight Alberta tourism and industry
sectors during the day and showcase Alberta artists for national and
international visitors in the evening. 60,000 Olympic guests, Vancouver locals
and visiting Albertans will be enticed to stop and experience dynamic
presentations, and Alberta’s new brand message: Freedom to Create, Spirit to
Achieve. |
Saskatchewan Pavilion
(Concord Pacific Property North East False Creek)
Located in between BC Place Stadium and Sochi House (Science World), this free
pavilion will consist of two structures. One will house a business centre, the
other an entertainment venue featuring Saskatchewan entertainment and food.
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Ontario Pavilion
(Concord Pacific Property North East False Creek)
Located in between BC Place Stadium and Sochi House (Science World), the Ontario
Pavilion will be striking in its design; feature exciting and original exhibits,
events and performances; showcase made-in-Ontario products and services; and be
technologically state-of-the-art. The Ontario Pavilion will offer visitors a
unique, one-of-a-kind, inspirational experience
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Atlantic Canada House
(Vancouver: Granville Island)
February 13 to 28, 2010.
For two weeks, Canada's east coast will come alive on one of Vancouver's most
historic sites, Granville Island. A popular local venue, Granville Island is
expecting over 35,000 visitors daily.
Once at Atlantic Canada House, guests will find an authentic and inspiring
setting. It's here you'll be treated to East Coast culinary delights, discover
the region's culture and spirit, and share in Atlantic Canadian hospitality.
Within the pavilion space, you'll find the Granville Island Stage, the Revue
Stage and the Backstage Lounge. Atlantic Canadian artists will be featured
nightly, and daily performances on the Revue Stage will celebrate the region and
welcome guests to the Atlantic Canadian way of life. |
Bell Ice Cube
(Vancouver: corner of Robson & Beatty)
The Bell Ice Cube will be a 3,000 square-foot temporary building located at
Robson & Beatty street in downtown Vancouver February 11th to 28th from 11am to
11pm and will feature entertainment, Olympic ticket giveaways and interactive
product demonstrations. The unique high-tech design of Bell Ice Cube will
provide visitors an opportunity to view ceremonies and competitions on multiple
plasma screens in high definition Bell TV. During the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies and during major sporting events, visitors will be able to watch the
magic on a large projection screen.
Every day at 3 pm, there will be a live show called Ice Talk, where Olympians
will be interviewed by five-time Olympian and Bell Champion Charmaine Crooks.
Athletes will share their own Olympic stories and sign autographs for Games
fans. Bell Ice Cube will also feature guest performances by internationally
acclaimed vocal play group, Naturally 7. In addition to brilliant harmonies,
every instrument sound is created by the human voice. From musical styles that
range from pop to R&B, Naturally 7 has charmed fans around the world. |
Four Host Nations Pavilion
(Vancouver: Georgia and Hamilton)
Located on the plaza of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver. The
pavilion features a high-tech 3,000 square-foot sphere, surrounded by a Coast
Salish Longhouse. The Longhouse, which features a 1,500 square-foot Trading
Post. As well, the adjacent 2,000 square-foot QE restaurant will be converted
into a Reception Hall, featuring an Aboriginal showcase and cuisine.
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Vectorial Elevation
To light up Vancouver nights during 2010 Winter Games (English Bay)
Starting at dusk on February 4, 2010, 20 robotic searchlights will create a
quiet canopy of light in the night sky above and on the sparkling surface of
English Bay. Beams of light pointed towards the stars will illuminate English
Bay and the night sky in downtown Vancouver this coming February as part of a
Cultural Olympiad and City of Vancouver special event for the 2010 Winter Games.
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Vancouver Art Gallery
(Corner of Georgia and Howe)
This historic site which was once home to the British Columbia courthouse.
During the Games it will transform into the BC/Canada Pavilion (located on the
4th floor). You can expect to see a number of interactive displays that will
highlight the rich cultural fabric of both British Columbia and Canada.
A series of displays highlighting BC industry will also be onsite. Visitors will
get complete access to the Art Gallery for free during the Games and the venue
is anticipated to be open between 9 am – 9 pm daily. Located in the heart of
downtown across from the largest Canadian flag in the world .
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Four Host First Nations Pavilion
(Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza)
The Squamish, Lil'wat, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam First Nations bands will
welcome all their relations from coast-to-coast-to-coast and visitors from
around the world to share arts, crafts, food, stories and culture in a longhouse
topped by a 20-metre-high, air-supported "snowball".
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 English Bay Inukshuk
(Vancouver English Bay)
This imposing rock sculpture, originally built for Expo 86, was relocated in
1987 to its current perch at English Bay. |
Granville Island
The ever popular Granville
Island Vancouver is expected to be the centre of Government of Canada and
Francophone community events during the 2010 Winter Games. There will be two
pavilions, a French bistro and pub, as well as a stage for concerts. They also
intend on creating an "artists' alley" like Rue Sainte-Anne in Quebec City. You
can get there by taking the free streetcar from the Olympic Canada Line Station
to Granville Island. Expect this site to be extremely popular so get there early
and take transit if you can.
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Quebec Pavilion Maison Quebec
(Vancouver)
Located at the Concord Pacific site between Sochi House (Science World) and BC
Place, this will anticipated to be one ultra cool venue. Expect it to become a
centre piece of Quebec culture and food over the course of the Games. Situated
right next to Hockey House will help to make it a premiere destination.
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Surrey 2010 Celebration Zone
(Holland Park)
This celebration zone is two fun filled weeks of excitement and activity for the
whole family! The Sliding Zone, Skating Rink and Curling Zone will be a great
way to take in some classic Olympic sports and winter activities. The RCMP
Musical Ride will be performing shows daily
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West Vancouver Spirit Square
Over the course of the 17 days of the Olympics West Vancouver, a venue city,
will activate their Spirit Square. Open to the public. Evenings will come alive
with an array of national and local talent, from rock to pop to classical
performances in the Atrium.
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New Westminster: Keep the Dream Alive
(Queensborough Community Centre)
Historic New Westminster is hosting something they are calling Keep the Dream
Alive. Join the excitement of the Olympics! Watch Canada bring home the gold at
the Queensborough Community Centre. Learn about local Olympic athletes that will
be competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Catch the Olympic spirit in New
Westminster. For more information, please call 604-525-7388. February 12 -
February 28. Check Centre for hours of operation.
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Richmond’s Ozone (Canada Line Brighouse Station)
17 days and nights. Exhilarating. Amazing. Once in a lifetime. The O Zone is
where you can be part of a real Olympic Games experience, cheering on Canada’s athletes, exploring cool stuff, and
rocking to some of the hottest young bands in Canada. The O Zone is also the
biggest celebration of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, amassed over 60 acres in
the heart of Richmond City Centre, just minutes from the new Canada Line, from
Richmond City Hall into Minoru Park.
Did we mention it’s free?
The site is located just a few kilometres south of downtown Vancouver and a
short hop on the Canada Line, starting Friday, February 12 through Sunday,
February 28, 2010. Every day. Every night
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Heineken House (Richmond)
The highlight of the Holland Heineken House experience is the main hall, which
can host about 4,000 people every night, and features celebratory medal
ceremonies for successful Dutch athletes as well as nightly performances by
renowned Dutch artists and DJ’s. More than 100,000 people visited the Holland
Heineken House during Winter Games in Turin and 95,000 at the Beijing Olympics.
At the last Summer Games, supporters were able to celebrate a total of 16 medals
for the Dutch Olympic Team. There are plans for HH to serve beer to 4,000 people
nightly at its Medal Ceremony Hall and stay open from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. The
Heineken House will be located at Minoru Arenas (MA) 7551 Minoru Gate in
Richmond. |
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