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Coming to Vancouver 2010

Travelling to Canada

Prepare for your trip well in advance: read carefully through this section for information on Visas, Customs, Canadian Laws and more.

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Transportation

Check out this section for an overview and maps of transportation options within the Sea to Sky corridor that stretches from Metro Vancouver to Whistler.

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Accommodations

Vancouver and its surrounding areas are popular tourist destinations, with a variety of accommodation options. With planning for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games underway, we recommend you start to organize your trip 10 to 12 months in advance, and once your Vancouver 2010 ticket purchase has been confirmed.

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Accessibility

British Columbia is home to many vibrant and active communities accessible to persons with a disability. The city of Vancouver is considered to be the most accessible in Canada and a favourite travel destination for persons with a disability.

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At the Games

Know your way around an Olympic or Paralympic Venue: discover amenities, concessions, merchandise and means of payment.

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Consumer Awareness

VANOC is committed to helping consumers make informed decisions about the Vancouver 2010 products and merchandise they purchase.

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Essential Contacts

From emergency services to transit information: all the phone numbers and websites you may need during your stay in Canada.

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