Celebration Sites
Enjoy broadcast coverage of Games competitions, sponsor showcasing, interactive pavilions, live performances, and recreational and cultural activities. Free, family-friendly environments, Celebration Sites offer you the opportunity to join in and celebrate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games at a variety of locations, as listed below.
LiveCity Downtown and LiveCity Yaletown
What: Local, Canadian and international performing artists; special appearances by Olympians and Paralympians; giant screen showings of Olympic events and highlights.
Where: LiveCity Downtown corner of Georgia Street and Beatty Street;
LiveCity Yaletown David Lam Park, Pacific Boulevard at Drake Street.
The two sites are connected by pedestrian thoroughfares.
When: February 12–28, 2010 from 11:00 to 24:00 (LiveCity Downtown), from 11:00 to 23:00 (LiveCity Yaletown)
Website: http://livecityvancouver.ca
British Columbia’s Robson Square Celebration Site
What: Skating on Vancouver’s only outdoor rink; multimedia displays and live television broadcasts from the British Columbia International Media Centre
Where: Robson Square
Robson Street between Hornby Street and Howe Street, downtown Vancouver
When: February 12–28, 2010, from 10:00 to 22:00
Website: http://www.gov.bc.ca
Whistler Live!
What: Music, dance, art, exhibitions and interactive celebrations for all ages
Where: Whistler Village Stroll
When: February 12–28, 2010, from 9:00 to 23:00
Richmond O Zone
What: Ice attractions, interactive art installations, live feeds of Games competitions on giant screens, the Holland House
Where: Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Road) and Minoru Park (7191 Granville Avenue), Richmond
When: February 12–28, 2010 from 12:00 to 23:00
Website: http://richmondozone.ca
2010 Aboriginal Pavilion
What: Authentic Aboriginal art, music and entertainment from across Canada, Aboriginal cuisine and official Vancouver 2010 licensed merchandise
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza
649 Cambie Street at Georgia Street, downtown Vancouver
When: February 12–28, 2010, from 10:00 to 15:00 and 17:30 to 24:00
Website: http://fourhostfirstnations.com
Surrey 2010 Celebration Site
What: Thirteen days of Olympic celebrations, including outdoor skating and curling rinks, toboggan zone, live entertainment, large video screens, international culinary options and activities for all ages
Where: Holland Park
(King George Highway and Old Yale Road), Surrey
When: February 12–28, 2010, Wednesday to Friday from 15:00 to 22:00; Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 22:00
Website: http://www.2010.surrey.ca
West Vancouver Community Centre Spirit Square
What: Featuring local and international award-winning talent, live cultural performances, and outdoor and indoor educational activities for children and families
Where: West Vancouver Community Centre
2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
When: February 12–28, 2010, from 9:00 to 22:00
Website: http://westvancouver2010.ca
