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February 12th to the 28th, 2010.
SHOW HOURS:
Wednesdays – 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Thursdays – 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Fridays – 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturdays – 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sundays – 11:00am – 10:00pm
Mondays & Tuesdays – ClosedNewWestDreNew Westminster - Keep The Dream AliveNew Westminster - Keep The Dream Alive by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkNew Westminster - Keep The Dream AliveWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaNew Westminster - Keep The Dream AliveScandinaviScandinavia HouseScandinavia House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkScandinavia HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaScandinavia House
Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland are represented at the Scandinavian Community Centre.
Finland's Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth, Stefan Wallin, will open "Scandinavia House” on February 12th. On Feb. 25, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Bernadotte of Sweden will visit the pavilion.
There will be live broadcasts, a media hub and free entry for the public. Open February 12 – 28th, 9 am to 12 pm .HockeyFameHockey Hall of FameHockey Hall of Fame by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkHockey Hall of FameWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaHockey Hall of Fame
Metropolis at Metrotown has two significant sport events on during the Olympics:
1. Hockey Hall of Fame, Feb. 18-21, including NHL trphies, hockey artifacts, games and photos.
2. Flying Canucks: March 5-7, skiers and snowboarders perfrom live trampoline acrobatics and sign autographs.
Admission is free.CzechCzech RepublicCzech Republic by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCzech RepublicWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaCzech Republic House
Home of the Czech team. Programming and plans unknown at this time.FigSkateFigure Skating & Short Track Speed Skating VenueFigure Skating & Short Track Speed Skating Venue by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkFigure Skating & Short Track Speed Skating VenueWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaFigure Skating & Short Track Speed Skating VenueBritanniaBritiannia Ice Hockey Training VenueBritiannia Ice Hockey Training Venue by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkBritiannia Ice Hockey Training VenueWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaBritannia ice hockey training venue
Practice rink for ice hockey, located in the existing Britannia Community Centre rink.ABStationAlbertaStationAlbertaStation by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkAlbertaStationWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaAlberta Station
Albertans have always subscribed to the idea of "go big or go home". That's why they're the powerhouse province of Canada in sport, in business, in oil, in just about anything they try (including saving money.)
So should you be surprised that Alberta, the host of the 1988 Calgary Olympics, would have not one but THREE facilities for whoopin' it up?
This one is in the Rocky Mountaineer Station and will be a "special events venue for Alberta Day, for Opening & Closing celebrations, as well as a rental facility for the Olympic Family and related corporate partners."
CurlingCurling - VancouverCurling - Vancouver by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCurling - VancouverWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaCurling - Vancouver Olympic & Paralympic Centre
Site of curling and Paralympic wheelchair curling.
Curling schedule
Capacity: 6,250ABTrainAlberta TrainAlberta Train by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkAlberta TrainWaymarkOther11British Columbia<b>Type: </b><br> <b>Comment: </b><DIV>Give Alberta credit for thinking big on this one. It leased six of Rocky Mountaineer's Gold Leaf cars and will be using them as travelling pavilion and business-connections vehicle between Vancouver and Whistler.</DIV>
<DIV>Yes, you can get to Whistler on the Olympic Bus Network or public charter buses. But Alberta, which has long supported the Rocky Mountaineer concept of train tourism, thinks there's also business to be made with train travel to Whistler.</DIV>
<DIV>"Six Rocky Mountaineer award winning Gold Leaf Service railcars will provide the premier business networking venue at the Games. Fully supported with guest services, a professional concierge service, and a great dining experience, every car will offer guests unparalleled comfort – a captivating environment for:
<LI>Hospitality and Relationship Development </LI></LI>
<LI>Sales, Marketing and Board meetings </LI></LI>
<LI>Team Building &amp; Staff appreciation </LI></LI>
<LI>Corporate Incentive and Rewards</LI></LI></DIV>
<P>No idea of what this baby will set you back, but you'll get to Whistler in style!</P></P>Alberta Train
Give Alberta credit for thinking big on this one. It leased six of Rocky Mountaineer's Gold Leaf cars and will be using them as travelling pavilion and business-connections vehicle between Vancouver and Whistler.
Yes, you can get to Whistler on the Olympic Bus Network or public charter buses. But Alberta, which has long supported the Rocky Mountaineer concept of train tourism, thinks there's also business to be made with train travel to Whistler.
"Six Rocky Mountaineer award winning Gold Leaf Service railcars will provide the premier business networking venue at the Games. Fully supported with guest services, a professional concierge service, and a great dining experience, every car will offer guests unparalleled comfort – a captivating environment for:
Hospitality and Relationship Development
Sales, Marketing and Board meetings
Team Building & Staff appreciation
Corporate Incentive and Rewards
No idea of what this baby will set you back, but you'll get to Whistler in style!TallShipRussian Tall ShipRussian Tall Ship by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkRussian Tall ShipWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaRussian Tall Ship
Russia's tall ship Kruzenshtern will be moored at North Vancouver's Burrard Drydock as part of a package of promotion events organized by the Sochi 2014 Winter Games. See my story here. The ship will be open to the public on certain days and may also be used for cruises in Howe Sound. Russian dignitaries including Vladimir Putin may also visit the ship. Best access from Vancouver is via the SeaBus terminal at the foot of Granville Street.
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<DIV dir="ltr">Tucked behind what looks like impossibly high and imposing fencing around the Athletes Village, Mario&amp;apos;s Gelati is still in business and it is still serving some of the best in the city. <br>Mario&amp;apos;s fourth-floor hospitality hall had originally been selected by the Russian Olympic Committee for its NOC house, but the deal never went through. In fact, Mario Loscerbo, who owns the building, says he&amp;apos;s lost two Olympic hospitality contracts because he&amp;apos;s so close to the "red zone" and Vanoc police erected triple-thick security fencing that includes opaque screening. The access is so tough that the only way to get there is on foot down the public side of Quebec Street. But it&amp;apos;s worth the trip. Try the ginger gelato!</DIV>AthletesViVancouver Athletes VillageVancouver Athletes Village by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkVancouver Athletes VillageWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaVancouver Athletes VillageRussiaHousRussia House (Sochi 2014)Russia House (Sochi 2014) by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkRussia House (Sochi 2014)WaymarkOther11British ColumbiaRussia House (Sochi 2014)
As only the Russians can do, this is one of the key pavilions to be at during the Olympics. In fact, it opens on Feb. 11, even before Canada's official pavilion (which, surprisingly, opens the day after the 2010 Opening Ceremony.)
Called Russky Dom, the Science World dome will have extensive programming.
The successors to Vancouver, Sochi's organizing committee have lots planned for the public, and there will be nightly celebrations. There will be Russian cuisine, opportunities to meet Olympic stars and to collect autographs and more. Look for Sochi to also pull off a few surprises, too.
While this is the main Russian site, there is also a Russian tall ship in port on the North Shore and the country's national Olympic Committee has a private invitation-only house in the Mario's Gelati building near the Vancouver athletes village.
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SaskatchewSaskatchewan PavilionSaskatchewan Pavilion by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkSaskatchewan PavilionWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaSaskatchewan Pavilion
Located on the Concord Pacific property near the Molson Hockey Pavilion.
Saskatchewan spent more than $4 million for its Games commitment, which includes both private hosting facilities and a public display area that includes music daily.
Pavilion open to the public Feb. 12-28, from mid-morning until midnight or so.QuebecHous Maison du Québec Maison du Québec by GeocacheGeocache|Waymark Maison du QuébecWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaAt six stories high and covering over 19,600 square metres, Maison du Quebec is likely one of the largest provincial pavilions for the 2010 Winter Games.
It will, of course, feature the richness and diversity of Quebec's culture, from cuisine to arts and entertainment. Quebec's agri-business, commercial and industrial sectors will also be on display.
Open daily from noon to midnight from Feb. 12-28, it is located in on the same Concord Pacific lands as the Molson Canadian Hockey House, Ontario and Saskatchewan pavilions.
It is also coupled with Place de la Francophonie, French Quarter, located on Granville Island, which in its own right will be packed with lots of francophone activities.
Admission to Maison du Québec is free, although the government will also use the pavilion for its own business-government hosting activities.OntarioPavOntario PavilionOntario Pavilion by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkOntario PavilionWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaOntario Pavilion
Ontario is keeping a bit quiet about the plan for its pavilion - they don't appear to have a website yet. But that hasn't stopped some impressive work on what will likely be a show-topper on the Concord Pacific lands.
Expected to feature Ontario products and culture, it will also have a visitors' lounge as welll as offer private hosting facilities.
The sole reference I can find to the pavilion is this note:
"The upcoming 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver presents a unique and powerful opportunity to connect with thousands of potential new customers for your agri-food enterprise. The "best of Ontario" products and services will be featured at the Games' Ontario pavilion Feb.12-28, enhanced by experiential programming, such as celebrity chef demonstrations and culinary wine or beer pairings and tastings. This marketing venue offers exposure to an estimated 350,000 Canadian, American and international visitors, 10,000 media and thousands of potential investors."ConcordConcord Pacific pavilion / siteConcord Pacific pavilion / site by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkConcord Pacific pavilion / siteWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaConcord Pacific pavilion / site
Concord Pacific, which bought the old Expo 86 site from the provincial government and has been slowly developing it as an inner-city neighborhood, has also created an Olympic nucleus by agreeing to host many of the government and corporate pavilions. They also have their own plans, particularly for kids, as outlined below:
"Family Fun:
Kids and Kids at heart will be happy to call Concord Place home as Concord Pacific hosts a sensory overload, featuring free entertainment, kids hockey shootout, thousands of prizes, daily visits from Hockey Canada alumni including Stan Smyl, Luc Robitaille, Cam Neely, Paul Coffey and more, autograph sessions with current and past Olympians, food and live entertainment from Ontario House, Maison du Quebec and Saskatchewan House. Some of the free live acts over the 17 day period include Bedouin Soundclash and the Arkells. Concord Place is also home to Molson Canadian Hockey House Live acts and hosting, the International Ice Hockey Federation, Tourism Vancouver, BC Housing and Concord’s Community Hat-trick Supporter, Global TV BC!
Concord Pacific’s Community Hat-trick Shootout
Everyone's a winner when you and your kids put your hockey skills to the test. Prizes include Hockey Canada hats and Concord toques. At some point in every day, a kid will have a chance to win one of a limited number of Hockey Canada signed jerseys. Daily from 11:00am – 4 pm with daily appearances of Hockey Canada alum.
The real prize is in helping out the community. For every goal you score, Concord will donate a tooney to local Community Centres for after school programs!
Find out more about daily events, acts, athlete and Global TV personality appearances at concordplace.ca
Concord Pacific will also be providing a glimpse of the 2020 Next Generation Vision for the crowning phase of Concord Pacific Place as well as previewing other communities across Canada. "IceHockeyIce Hockey - Canada Hockey PlaceIce Hockey - Canada Hockey Place by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkIce Hockey - Canada Hockey PlaceWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaIce Hockey - Canada Hockey Place
Held in General Motors Place, this is the main location for Olympic ice hockey, including gold medal men's and women's events.UkraineHouUkraine HouseUkraine House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkUkraine HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaUkraine House
The home of the Ukranian Olympic team.
"...Run jointly by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, Embassy of Ukraine in Canada and Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Ukraine House will be officially opened on February 11th, 2010 and will be open to the public from February 12th through to the 28th. EdgewaterEdgewater Celebration Village 2010Edgewater Celebration Village 2010 by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkEdgewater Celebration Village 2010WaymarkOther11British ColumbiaEdgewater Celebration Village 2010
The Plaza of Nations, once the central focus of Expo 86, the world's fair, still holds celebratory events. This year Edgewater Casino, the major tenant now, is organizing a Celebration Village 2010 event to "celebrate the Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day and the Winter Sporting Events."
Running Feb. 12-28, it will feature entertainment and more than three dozen food vendors, many of them with an Asian flair.
Every day except Sunday, noon to midnight Friday and Saturday and 2 pm-11 pm weekdays.
(This one's a bit tricky since the International Olympic Committee won't allow official sponsors or partners to combine with or be located in gambling facilities.)BCPlaceBC Place StadiumBC Place Stadium by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkBC Place StadiumWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaBC Place Stadium
Site of the 2010 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, Feb. 12 and 28, and the Paralympic opening ceremony March 12.
Also site of the nightly victory celebrations.ManitobaCentrePlace ManitobaCentrePlace Manitoba by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCentrePlace ManitobaWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaCentrePlace Manitoba
The official pavilion of Manitoba, it's a 2,560 sq ft, pre-fabricated, sustainable building that, as you might expect, will feature all the good things Manitoba has to offer.
There will be multi-media exhibits and the like. One of the central draws will likely be exhibits from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.LiveDTLive City DowntownLive City Downtown by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkLive City DowntownWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaLiveCity Downtown
One of two Vancouver-owned celebration sites, this one is located behind the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.It has a long and pained history; once a drill parade ground and Larwill Park, the city turned it into a Greyhound bus depot. Eventually, the depot moved to the train station near Science World and this became a parking lot for adjacent entertainment facilities. But to the veterans it's still Larwill Park.
Now for the Olympics it's LiveCity Downtown, the main celebration site for Canada Pavilion and Manitoba House. It is adjacent to the Four Host First Nations pavilion, BC Place (opening and closing ceremonies) and Canada Hockey Place.
There will be a giant screen, chalet-style lounge and other spectator services.
Hours of Operation
February 13-27
11:00 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. daily
February 28
11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
March 12-14 and March 18-21
1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Details:
• Events: Nightly celebrations.
• Type: Temporary facilities.
• Programming & operations cost: $23 million ($5 million from the city; $18 million federally, not including the federal pavilion costs of $10.4 million.)
Located at the corners of Beatty, Cambie, Dunsmuir and Georgia.CanadaCanada PavilionCanada Pavilion by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCanada PavilionWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaCanada Pavilion is the federal government's public face at the 2010 Olympics.
It's a great example of how things can get done at the last minute when you have to; Ottawa only announced the $10.4 million project on Nov. 17, after it had earlier ruled out putting erecting its own pavilion.
This one, a two-storey prefab building, was constructed by U.S.-based Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, which got the contract for $9.3 million. (The rest goes for programming.)
At the 2006 Turin and 2008 Beijing Games Canada joined with B.C. in building and operating a cooperative pavilion, but this time decided to go it alone in large part because every other province has their own pavilion and the feds didn't want to be seen favoring B.C. Or so the story goes.
Apart from the political controversy, this pavilion will be a major attraction for those wanting to get their True Canada feelings: I'll be there will be a few red-serge mounties around.
The place is equipped with 32 screens, will have interactive displays and breaking news alerts scrolling across digital boards. Visitors can also post messages for Canadian athletes.
Feb. 13-27, 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 12-14 and 18-21, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.BellCABell Ice Cube & Bell HouseBell Ice Cube & Bell House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkBell Ice Cube & Bell HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaBell Ice Cube & Bell House
Bell Ice Cube & Bell House
Right behind the Bell hospitality centre at the Player's Chop House will be a public venue, the Ice Cube, in a 3,000 square foot temporary building.
Bell, Vanoc's first sponsor (and likely the one that paid the most, at a reported $200 million), never does things in small amounts and this pavilion is an example.
There will be HD television screens, lots of promos, and also some afternoon programming, including "Ice Talk", where athletes will be interviewed by Olympian Charmaine Crooks.
It will be open from Feb. 11-28, from 11 am to 11 pm. It will have more than 20 HD televisions showing all 10 channels
within Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium, plus Bell's own dedicated
live venue feeds, the sponsor says.
Among the athletes Crooks will interview (and who will also sign autographs) are: Susan Auch (speed skating), Duff Gibson (skeleton), Nancy Greene (alpine skiing, senator and federal Olympics Ambassador), Clara Hughes (speed skating), Johann Koss (speed skating), Chris Lori (bobsleigh),
Karen Magnussen (figure skating), Ashleigh McIvor (ski cross), Steve Omischl (aerials), Joannie Rochette (figure skating), Beckie Scott (cross-country skiing) and Hayley Wickenheiser (ice hockey).FinlandHome of the Finnish Olympic CommitteeHome of the Finnish Olympic Committee by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkHome of the Finnish Olympic CommitteeWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaProgramming unkown. HaidaGwaiiHaida Gwaii HouseHaida Gwaii House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkHaida Gwaii HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaHaida Gwaii House
A chance haircut in a beauty salon gave the Misty Isles Development Society and Haida Gwaii the opportunity to showcase the culture and economic opportunity of the formerly-named Queen Charlotte Islands.
Staffed by 20 volunteers, the $267,000 house features aboriginal art and promotes the region's spectacular tourism opportunities. The organizers expect somewhere around 50,000 pedestrians will wander through the facility, which was offered to the society by the salon owner who chose to go on holidays during the Games.ABHouseAlberta House & PlazaAlberta House & Plaza by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkAlberta House & PlazaWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaAlberta House & Plaza
Alberta is actually hosting THREE facilities - this place, Alberta Station (at the Rocky Mountaineer Station) and the Rocky Mountaineer train itself.
This pavilion, located right across the street from BC Place (and Bell Place at the Player's Chop House) has a two-fold purpose: the house itself will be for business-to-business activities "for Alberta’s guests, stakeholders, ambassadors, athletes, dignitaries and media."
Outside, the plaza, which is open to the public,"will highlight Alberta tourism and industry sectors during the day and showcase Alberta artists for national and international visitors in the evening."
As is always the case with Alberta, they think big: it's anticipating 60,000 people will go through the place.
BCHydroBC Hydro Olympic PowerSmart VillageBC Hydro Olympic PowerSmart Village by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkBC Hydro Olympic PowerSmart VillageWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaBC Hydro Olympic PowerSmart Village
Hands off the hot wires, bub!
BC Hydro, which bills itself as "the official supplier of electricity to the Olympics" (in this province with an electrical monopoly, is there any other?) has taken to heart the message of teaching consumers how to save energy.
It has fitted out a village in the plaza outside its main office tower to show you the best and brightest (pun intended) ways to be energy efficient.
Feb. 12 to March 21.
Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the Olympics; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Paralympics.1stNationsFour Host First Nations PavilionFour Host First Nations Pavilion by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkFour Host First Nations PavilionWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaFour Host First Nations Pavilion
That massive globe you see projecting images to spectators both inside and outside is but just one attraction of the Four Host First Nations Pavilion.
This temporary structure (I know, it doesn't look like it) actually comprises showrooms, a "trading post", offices, exhibit space and a catering service.
Itis the brainchild of the 4HFN, a cooperative effort of the four first nations upon whose traditional territory the Olympics are being held. Perhaps one of the most significant legacies to arise out of the Olympics, the arrangement has helped to incorporate aboriginal participation in the Olympics as well as demonstrate a non-confrontational way for governments and indigenous people to discuss differences.
The pavilion will feature many other native, Metis and Inuit cultures from across the country. Each day will be different from the rest
Free to visit, it is open Feb. 12 to 28, 11 a.m. to midnight.GermanFanFGerman Fan-FestGerman Fan-Fest by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkGerman Fan-FestWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaGerman Fan-Fest
Oompa-paa! Likely to be one of the most popular public sites in Vancouver outside the LiveCity venues, the German Fan-Fest is located in the parking lot between Steamworks Brewing (in its own right a great place for a brewski) and the SkyTrain and WestCoast Express train station.
Open daily from Feb 11th - 28th 2010
10am - 5pm (admission free)
6pm - 2am from 7pm live music from the Thuringian band "Acoustica" NorthHouseNorthern HouseNorthern House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkNorthern HouseWaymarkOther11British Columbia<b>Type: </b><br> <b>Comment: </b><IMG style="width:237px" src="http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/pub/photos/Northern-House-Exterior_(2).jpg">
<DIV dir="ltr">The <A href="http://www.canadasnorth.com/northernhouse">official pavilion of the northern territories</A>. 602 Hastings, in the Canada Export Centre building. <br>Open now to March 31. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. before and after the Games; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. <br>Look for the stuffed muskox! <br>Northern House also has a contest for which winners could take home an $8,000 northern diamond or $7,000 gold nugget. <br>&nbsp;</div>KlahowyaKla-how-ya Aboriginal VillageKla-how-ya Aboriginal Village by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkKla-how-ya Aboriginal VillageWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaKla-how-ya Aboriginal Village
Located in the atrium of the Pan Pacific Hotel (public access), the centrepiece of this First Nations exhibit is a massive cedar canoe.
Running from Feb. 12-28, the exhibit features, art, entertainment and culture of B.C.'s Coast Salish community.
The hotel, the home of many international journalists, is adjacent to the two main accredited media centres for the 2010 Games.MizunoHousMizuno House(retail)Mizuno House(retail) by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkMizuno House(retail)WaymarkOther11British ColumbiaMizuno House
Japanese athletic wear manufacturer Mizuno supplies the International Olympic Committee (but isn't an official 2010 sponsor).
They'll have a hospitality facility and public house open from Feb. 6 to March 1, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1006 Mainland St., Vancouver.
And being the purveyors of clothing for runners, they describe their Mizuno House as being a "2-min. walk from Yaletown Roundhouse Station.
RoyalMintRoyal Canadian Mint PavilionRoyal Canadian Mint Pavilion by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkRoyal Canadian Mint PavilionWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaRoyal Canadian Mint Pavilion
Located in the historic David Spencer building, the Mint's exhibit traces the history of both Olympic medals and the mint's coin programs.
Spread over two floors, the exhibit is open to the public from February 12 to 28, 9 am to 10 pm. Look for examples of the actual medals of the 2010 Winter Games.PinBayCoca Cola Pin Trading Vancouver (The Bay)Coca Cola Pin Trading Vancouver (The Bay) by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCoca Cola Pin Trading Vancouver (The Bay)WaymarkOther11British ColumbiaCanadianHSCanadian Olympic HouseCanadian Olympic House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCanadian Olympic HouseWaymarkOther11British Columbia
On the sixth floor of The Bay is the home-away-from-home for Canada's athletes and their family members.
Access to the public is limited, and even the media aren't really encouraged to show up. But at least you know where it is now.ItalyCasa ItaliaCasa Italia by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCasa ItaliaWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaCasa Italia
CONI, the Italian Olympic Committee, knows how to party. It actually has TWO houses, here at the Roundhouse Community Centre and another in Whistler.
They will have the Olympic Living Room and Fuse Café located in Engine 374 Pavilion.
Feb. 6-28, noon to 6 p.m.
FreeVncrHouseVancouver HouseVancouver House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkVancouver HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaVancouver House
Vancouver City's;s pavilion. Once planned for Vancouver Public Library, but moved because of logistical issues. (Can you imagine the lineups to get through those pesky mag-and-bags just to get into the library?)
Now folded into the LiveCity Yaletown site at David Lam Park.
Hours of operation:
February 11
5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
February 12
11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
February 13-28
11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. daily LiveYTLive City YaletownLive City Yaletown by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkLive City YaletownWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaLiveCity Yaletown
One of two Vancouver live sites for the Olympics. An absolute must on the tour of Vancouver hot spots during the Olympics.
Sponsor Pavilions:
Vancouver House
Coca-Cola
Panasonic
Acer
Samsung
Hours of Operation
February 11
5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
February 12
11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
February 13-28
11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. daily
Now, the tough news:
Events: Nightly celebrations.
• Type: Temporary facilities.
• Cost: $23 million ($5 million from the city; $18 million federally).
• Start and finish of construction: Likely in 2010 just before the Games.
• Details: Not strictly an “Olympic” venue, this is one of the two city-sponsored celebratory facilities.ClubBudClub BudClub Bud by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkClub BudWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaClub Bud
Club Bud is Budweiser's perennial Olympic effort. In this case, while Bud's not an official 2010 Olympic sponsor but that hasn't stopped it from organizing five nights of exclusive partying at the historic Commodore Ballroom.
Club Bud is also offering a chance for two people to "report" on the event. See their bumpf below.
This will be a major party house for the Games, but it will likely irritate Olympic officials since it is being done in concert with non-Olympic sponsors (I guess that makes the party all that much more popular.)
USAHouseUSA Olympic HouseUSA Olympic House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkUSA Olympic HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaUSA Olympic House
USA House, the official facility for TeamUSA and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Open 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., it will be situated on three floors. On the first will be a Team USA store and media workroom, with a visitor area on the second. Above that will be USOC staff offices
The state of public programming is not yet available and it's likely that access will be difficult because of security concerns. But the USOC is already planning some events there.ZiptrekZiptrek Robson SquareZiptrek Robson Square by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkZiptrek Robson SquareWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaKoreaHouseKorea House (Pyeongchang 2018!)Korea House (Pyeongchang 2018!) by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkKorea House (Pyeongchang 2018!)WaymarkOther11British ColumbiaKorea House (Pyeongchang 2018!)
Pyeongchang, which bid unsuccessfully for the 2010 and 2014 Winter Games, is back in town again. Having been the bridesmaid twice, Korea believes it is in a better spot to this time to win the 2018 Games.
It is installing a second-floor exhibit at the Hyatt, complete with interactive displays.
The Hyatt may not be the official IOC hotel, but it's still likely to be a watering hole and meeting place for many of the IOC members who are the target of Korea's interest.
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7BCPavilionB.C. Pavilion & ShowcaseB.C. Pavilion & Showcase by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkB.C. Pavilion & ShowcaseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaB.C. Pavilion & Showcase
One of several B.C. government pavilions, houses or hospitality facilities for the 2010 Winter Games.
In the Robson Square complex there is the BC Pavilion on the fourth floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Also programming on the square itself: see the list here.
There is also the B.C. Showcase, inside the lower Robson Square, and it has a little secret, too: the front entrance is graced by two ornately-carved doors that were created for the extremely popular 2006 BC Canada Place pavilion at the 2006 Turin Winter Games.
The doors were created by Squamish native Aaron Nelson-Moody. When the Turin Games ended, the log pavilion was left behind as a hiking hut but the government insisted the doors come back to B.C. They languished in a warehouse until I did this story on them.
Here's the government's description of the showcase:
"Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the LEED Gold certified British Columbia Showcase (BC Showcase) will play an important role in the Province of British Columbia’s 2010-related activation. The BC Showcase is comprised of two connected spaces; one highlighting the Province through multimedia presentations and interactive displays, the other a versatile hosting area. Visitors and client groups can participate in a guided walk-through of the facility where they will be treated to presentations designed to create an immersive and engaging environment."IrishHouseIrish HouseIrish House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkIrish HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaIrish House
Housed - where else? - in Doolin's Irish Pub on Nelson Street.
Feb. 8, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.; Feb. 9-28, noon to 3 a.m.
Admission is $10 until 7 p.m., $20 afterward. Children free.CountdownVancouver 2010 Countdown ClockVancouver 2010 Countdown Clock by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkVancouver 2010 Countdown ClockWaymarkOther11British Columbia Countdown ClockGEIcePlazaGE Ice Plaza at Robson SquareGE Ice Plaza at Robson Square by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkGE Ice Plaza at Robson SquareWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaGE Ice Plaza at Robson Square
Restored outdoor ice rink under Robson Street, adjacent to the B.C. pavilion and the International Media Centre.
Ice arena: Free to skate; $3 skate rentalsNewZealandNew Zealand HouseNew Zealand House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkNew Zealand HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaNew Zealand House
Status of access and programming as yet unknown.SlovakHousSlovak Representative HouseSlovak Representative House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkSlovak Representative HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaSlovak Representative House
The Slovaks are going to town with a "representative house" at the Vancouver International Film Centre, 1181 Seymour, Vancouver, that will feature everything from films to food to entertainment.
The house opens Feb. 11 with a private reception and closes Feb. 28.
It's not generally a free venue - in fact, Slovak House has a scale of tickets from $20 for a performance up to $110 for a complete day/meal.
12 pm – 3 pm day ticket
3 pm – 5:30 pm culture ticket
6 pm – 12 am night ticketOlympicCauWinter Olympic CauldronWinter Olympic Cauldron by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkWinter Olympic CauldronWaymarkOther11British Columbia
On the sixth floor of The Bay is the home-away-from-home for Canada's athletes and their family members.
Access to the public is limited, and even the media aren't really encouraged to show up. But at least you know where it is now.PinCTVCoca Cola Pin Trading Vancouver (CTV)Coca Cola Pin Trading Vancouver (CTV) by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCoca Cola Pin Trading Vancouver (CTV)WaymarkOther11British ColumbiaHeinekenHoHeineken Holland HouseHeineken Holland House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkHeineken Holland HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaHeineken Holland House
At every Winter Olympics the Dutch know how to celebrate: Heineken Holland House is considered to be the one place you don't want to miss if you love orange, beer and speed skating.
For the Vancouver Games, expect about 4,000 people nightly. More if the Dutch do well in medals!FrenchQuarPlace de la Francophonie, French QuarterPlace de la Francophonie, French Quarter by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkPlace de la Francophonie, French QuarterWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaPlace de la Francophonie, French Quarter
Not limited strictly to Quebec's cultural diversity, this little French Quarter is the epicentre of francophone arts and entertainment. It's no accident that on this island is also located the House of Switzerland and the Atlantic Provinces pavilion.
Easily accessible on TransLink bus services and the Olympic Line.
Open Feb. 11-28.
The best part about it: it's all free!
Air Canada Stage: Daily from 6:00 p.m.
Club Adrenaline: 11:00 a.m. to midnight
Agritourism Pavilion: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Street Events: Starting at noonOZoneRichmond O ZoneRichmond O Zone by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkRichmond O ZoneWaymarkOther11British Columbia
THE happening place in Richmond for the Games. Nightly celebrations.
Programming
Stretching from City Hall on No. 3 road all the way to Gilbert Road at the west end of Minoru Park, the zone will be packed with lots to do.
A short walk from the Richmond Oval.
Take Canada Line to Brighouse Station. AtlanticAtlantic Canada HouseAtlantic Canada House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkAtlantic Canada HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaThis is the pavilion for the four Atlantic provinces coming to the Games Atlantic Canada House
This is the pavilion for the four Atlantic provinces coming to the Games - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Along with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, they've pitched in $4.5 million to bring to the West Coast a taste of culture, food, industry and entertainment. It will likely be shades, only brighter and more modern, of their efforts the last time they were in town at the 1986 World Expo across False Creek.
Although their website is still under construction, it's worth bookmarking.
Hours have not yet been made public, but the whole shebang will be open between Feb. 13 and 28.VncrPrideVancouver Pride HouseVancouver Pride House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkVancouver Pride HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaVancouver Pride House
B.C.'s strong GLTB community has created two Pride houses for the Winter Games; one in Whistler and the other one in Vancouver.
The Vancouver house will officially open Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. and will stay until the end of the Paralympics on March 21. 10AM - 7PM Daily.
Former swimmer Mark Tewksbury, perhaps one of the Olympics 's most outspoken out-of-the-closet gays, is hosting two events as well:SkatingOvaRichmond Olympic OvalRichmond Olympic Oval by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkRichmond Olympic OvalWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaSpeed Skating - Richmond Olympic Oval
Long track speed skating venueVectorialEVectorial ElevationVectorial Elevation by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkVectorial ElevationWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaVectorial Elevation
Those 20 searchlights you see scanning the sky over the entrance to False Creek are Vectorial Elevation's public art program and the dream of Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer.
Starting Feb. 4 and running through to the end of the Games, the 10,000-watt lights will "create a quiet canopy" that will be seen up to 15 kilometres away. From the tops of the North Shore mountains to UBC and even to Richmond, the light show is expected to attract more than two million sets of eyes.
Co-commissioned and sponsored by Vancouver's 2010 public art program, the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, Olympic sponsor Bell and the province of Quebec.
Best places to view: Sunset Beach and Vanier Park.MolsonCanaMolson Canadian Hockey HouseMolson Canadian Hockey House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkMolson Canadian Hockey HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaMolson Canadian Hockey House
The place to be to watch hockey if you can't afford a ticke to the games in Canada Hockey Place across the road.
Molson HH - that MASSIVE tent on the Concord Pacific property - is equipped with 40-inch HD screens, lots of food, and of course the beer. It has had a bit of trouble with subscriptions, only because the prices seemed to be a bit on the high side. But they recently slashed them, and as a result are close to sellout. MolsonMuraMolson Canadian MuralMolson Canadian Mural by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkMolson Canadian MuralWaymarkOther11British Columbia<img style="width:241px" src="http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Swedish+royal+couple+expected+visit+during+Winter+Games/2503471/2503472.bin?size=620x400">Find 13,000 pictures of Canadians, and you can make one great big one to cheer on the country.<br>Molson Canadian used the massive west wall of its brewery at the foot of Burrard Bridge to create a photo mosaic
mural to wish Canada well at the Olympics.<br>It's a stunning mural, well worth the walk across the bridge just to see it.<br>The mural will
remain in place for the duration of the 2010 Winter Games.<br>SaxonyHousSaxony HouseSaxony House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkSaxony HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaSaxony House
Those crafty Saxons!. They may not be the "official" Germans at the Olympics but they sure know how to party - and how to get attention.
Saxony House is a promotion of the State of Saxony, nominally an effort to highlight athletes from the state located in former East Germany. But it's also an effort to raise attention for a state that has a hard time competing tourist-wise with better-known Bavaria.
For Vancouver the Saxons have taken over the Vancouver Rowing Club, a Tudor-style clubhouse at the entrance to Stanley Park
Planned itinerary and hours
11:00 am: opening
12:00 pm: full-restaurant-service, live-transmission of Olympic competitions on plasma-screens
7:00 pm: start of the evening program: live music on stage, film presentations, interviews on stage with guests and athletics
11:00 pm - 02:00 am: live music from a DJ
PinYVRCoca Cola Pin Trading (YVR)Coca Cola Pin Trading (YVR) by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCoca Cola Pin Trading (YVR)WaymarkOther11British ColumbiaParkRoyalPark Royal Winter CarnivalPark Royal Winter Carnival by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkPark Royal Winter CarnivalWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaPark Royal Winter Carnival
West Vancouver's premier shopping centre has joined the (non) Olympic parade of communities celebrating the Olympics with their own winter carnival, complete with an outdoor skating rink using "synthetic ice."
From Feb. 12-28, Park Royal will operate the rink free of charge. It runs through Main Street in The Village.
Skating Canal: noon to 10pm
Beverage Tent: 4pm to 10pm
They say this will be "the largest community celebration on the North Shore during the 2010 Olympics and everyone is invited to come skate for free, rain or shine. We won’t even be hampered by any warm weather because our ice is synthetic and while it looks and feels almost like the real thing, we won’t have to rely on a very fickle Mother Nature."
Bring your own skates as rentals are limited.
Attendees will experience the magic of skating outside and that special feeling of a community coming together.NBCShowNBC Today ShowNBC Today Show by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkNBC Today ShowWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaNBC Television will broadcast its Today Show from the Grouse Nest
wvanSpiritWest Vancouver Spirit SquareWest Vancouver Spirit Square by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkWest Vancouver Spirit SquareWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaWest Vancouver Spirit Square
Celebration site for West Vancouver.
Daily showcase: 6:00 - 6:15 pm and 9:00 - 9:15 pm
Exceptions: February 12, 2010 - first show 5:45 to 6:00 pm
February 17, 2010 - No 6:00 pm showAbbyLiveAbbotsford Live SiteAbbotsford Live Site by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkAbbotsford Live SiteWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaAbbotsford Live Site
It's a long ways away from the Olympic events, I know, but Abbotsford has lots to want to celebrate about the Games.
After all, they are hosting some practice sessions for some of the visiting teams, and there's nothing like an Olympics to rally around the troops.ThunderbirIce Hockey at UBC Thunderbird ArenaIce Hockey at UBC Thunderbird Arena by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkIce Hockey at UBC Thunderbird ArenaWaymarkOther11British Columbia
Sports: Hockey and Paralympic sledge hockey
6081 University Boulevard
Greater Vancouver A, BCCypressCypress MountainCypress Mountain by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkCypress MountainWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaCypress Mountain freestyle & snowboard venue
Sports: Freestyle skiing, snowboarding
Freestyle schedule
Snowboard scheduleWhistlerViWhistler Olympic Athletes VillageWhistler Olympic Athletes Village by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkWhistler Olympic Athletes VillageWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaWhistler Olympic Athletes VillageWhtlrSkiAlpine skiing - Whistler CreeksideAlpine skiing - Whistler Creekside by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkAlpine skiing - Whistler CreeksideWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaSports: Alpine skiing
Schedule of events
Capacity: 7,600 (6,000 for Paralympics)
Type: Renovation
Cost: $27.6 million
Start and finish of construction: June 2006-October 2007
Details: Originally the alpine technical events were to be held at Blackcomb, but Vanoc and the IOC agreed to combine all events at Creekside. In late 2007 the last of the snow-making equipment was installed, making the venue one of the first five ready for competition.SlidingCenWhistler Sliding CentreWhistler Sliding Centre by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkWhistler Sliding CentreWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaWhistler Sliding CentreSloveniaHoSlovenia HouseSlovenia House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkSlovenia HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaSlovenia House
Whistler2010 says Slovenia will have some public programming and access in the Mountain Club at Westin Resort. Check it out.GayPrideGay Pride HouseGay Pride House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkGay Pride HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaGay Pride House
The first -ever of its kind at an Olympics, Pride House is organized by GayWhistler, the producers of the annual WinterPRIDE festival, as a place for gay and lesbian athletes and their supporters to meet.WhistlerHoWhistler Canada Olympic HouseWhistler Canada Olympic House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkWhistler Canada Olympic HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaWhistler Canada Olympic House
Whistler's stunning new library has been converted for the Olympic period to Whistler Canada Olympic House, an exclusive house for Canada's athletes, family members and government organizations for hosting and other purposes.
Operates during the Olympic period, by invitation. Includes screens with live coverage provided by CTV.
Photo credit: Whistler Writers GroupSquamishLiSquamish Lil'Wat Cultural CentreSquamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkSquamish Lil'Wat Cultural CentreWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaSquamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre
The epicentre of First Nations culture in the Sea to Sky corridor, the architecturally-stunning centre opened in 2008 by the Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations, whose traditional territories overlap and cover all of the corridor.
The $30 million centre was built with $7 million in government support as part of incorporating the Four Host First Nations into the 2010 WInter Olympics.
For the Games, admission will be by donation from February 1 - March 21st, 9:30am – 5:00pm daily with the exception of Feb 13th, 19th and 22nd, when it will be closed for private events invol we will be closed for a private event for those three days only. NorwayHousNorway HouseNorway House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkNorway HouseWaymarkOther11British Columbiaorway House
Located in Maurice Young Millennium Place (same as the Whistler Media House), Norway House will be open to the public for morning waffles.AustrianAustrian Passive HouseAustrian Passive House by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkAustrian Passive HouseWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaAustria didn't come to Whistler and take over an existing restaurant.<br>They came and built their oSwissHouseHouse of SwitzerlandHouse of Switzerland by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkHouse of SwitzerlandWaymarkOther11British ColumbiaHouse of Switzerland Whistler
One of two Swiss hospitality houses during the Olympics.
(The other one is in Vancouver at Bridges Restaurant on Granville Island).
This one is housed in The Mountain Club, that restaurant at the crossroads of Main on the Village Stroll.
Believe me, if you're walking the stroll you won't be able to miss it.House of Switzerland
Housed upstairs in Bridges Restaurant, that golden yellow building at the northwest corner of Granville Island.
The Swiss also have a house in Whistler.
This one is open from Feb. 5 to28, 8-2 a.m. as of Feb. 12WslrPlazaEvent: Nightly celebrations.<br>• Type: Permanent new facility.<br>• Cost: $3 million to $Event: Nightly celebrations.<br>• Type: Permanent new facility.<br>• Cost: $3 million to $ by GeocacheGeocache|WaymarkEvent: Nightly celebrations.<br>• Type: Permanent new facility.<br>• Cost: $3 million to $WaymarkOther11British Columbia