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Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games

Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games

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Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics

The Inuit Inukshuk is the logo and mascot for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Image Courtesy of Tourism Vancouver

Vancouver has been excited about the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics since it was announced in July, 2003 that our city would host the games.

The venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games stretch from the shores of Richmond through Vancouver’s downtown to Cypress Mountain and the snowy mountains of Whistler.

With over 80 countries participating in the 2010 Olympics and over 40 countries participating in the 2010 Paralympics, this will be an historic event for our city.

Dates for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games

February 12 - 28, 2010: 17 days of Olympic Games Events
March 12 - 21, 2010: 10 days of Paralympic Games Events

Events in Vancouver, BC

  • Opening & Closing Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
  • Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games
  • Nightly Victory Ceremonies
  • Figure Skating
  • Ice Hockey
  • Short Track Speed Skating
  • Speed Skating
  • Ice Sledge Hockey
  • Wheelchair Curling

Events in Whistler, BC

  • Alpine Skiing
  • Biathlon
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Ski Jumping
  • Nordic Combined
  • Sliding: Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton
  • Alpine skiing - Paralympic
  • Biathlon - Paralympic
  • Cross-Country Skiing - Paralympic

Events in Richmond, BC

  • Speed Skating

Events at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, BC

  • Snowboarding
  • Freestyle Skiing

Complete List of Venues & Events for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games

Download a pdf of the complete event schedule at the Vancouver 2010 official site.

Tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics & Paralympics Winter Games

Tickets to both the Olympic and Paralympic games are on sale now, but must be bought through an official ticketing agent.

How to Buy Tickets for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

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