Posted on 05 February 2010.
Today Premier Campbell had the exciting chance to be one of the first people to try out the zip-line in Robson Square.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fly across Robson Square in downtown Vancouver.
The Zip Line will be available to the public starting February 12 2010 at 10am everyday for 17 days!
Get there early or be prepared to wait in line. As this is a very popular activity during the 2010 Olympics.
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Posted on 18 January 2010.
The 9,000 square-foot Irish House will house 750 visitors at a time at the temporary site, conveniently located adjacent to Doolin’s Irish Pub in downtown Vancouver. The Irish House site will facilitate Doolin’s trademark ‘Irish family feel’ in ambiance, culture, and music.
The Irish House will be a welcoming gathering place with a boisterous traditional Celtic atmosphere. During the day, the pavilion will feature family-friendly entertainment with music and cultural exhibits. Multiple televisions and projection screens will run highlights of the Games. In the evenings, the true Irish pub culture will come to life, and visitors will experience a party where it will feel like every day is a St. Patrick’s Day party.
Local and international media personalities will be in attendance throughout the two weeks, with familiar names such as Red Robinson, Dave Abbott, Ron Coleman, and Jim Byrnes invited as guest MCs. The official opening on February 11 will kick off with The Most Reverend J. Michael Miller – the Arch-Bishop of Vancouver performing a blessing on the pavilion. A traditional Celtic Standing Stone monument, custom designed and created for the Irish House 2010, will be a featured display piece in pavilion and auctioned off on Saturday February 20.
Irish House 2010 will be located at 620 Nelson Street in Vancouver, BC. The hours of operation will be 7 pm-3 am February 8, and noon to 3 am February 9 – 28. The venue is family friendly from noon – 7 pm, then only 19+ permitted 7 pm onwards.
There will be a $5-20 entrance fee for adults (depending what time of day you arrive) and kids are always free.
As with any Irish Pavilion, get ready for a load of fun and entertainment.
For more information, call (604) 331-7854
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Posted on 18 January 2010.
During the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park will be transforming into the Saxony House. Be sure to drop by this free pavilion to experience the Olympics in true Saxon style! You’ll have the opportunity to watch the games, meet medal winners, listen to live music and enjoy traditional German food and drinks.
The Vancouver Rowing Club will transform its 19th century aura into a glittering Saxony House, offering magnificent views of Burrard Inlet and Downtown Vancouver. What better place to exhibit the prowess of Saxony’s art, culture and booming economy, its sports and the innovative drive of Saxon inventors!
The Saxony House is open free to the public, February 12th – 28th, from 12:00pm- 2:00am.
There is plenty of low-cost metered parking during the day. Parking is free after 6 pm.
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Posted on 18 January 2010.
Located on the corner of world famous Robson and Beatty Street 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.
Alberta House – primary function is to host business-to-business activities for Alberta’s guests, stakeholders, ambassadors, athletes, dignitaries and media.
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Posted on 18 January 2010.
BC Hydro will be opening the doors to the BC Hydro Power Smart Village, another free attraction.
Located on Dunsmuir Street between Homer and Hamilton, the Village will feature a sustainable dance floor that generates electricity as people dance, a home of the future that showcases the newest innovations in conservation and an energy-efficient outdoor theatre.
The Power Smart Village will be one of the few celebration sites that will remain open during the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. A section of the village will be devoted to showcasing Canada’s greatest Paralympic moments and the technology used by the athletes.
Visitors are welcomed to celebrate the spirit of the Games in a theme of conservation and sustainability. Members of your entire family will enjoy a wide range of activities like dancing on a sustainable dance floor, creating an inspirational message on the digital expression wall or even taking a break from cheering on athletes to check out First Nation carvings or our “the future is now” home exhibit. You’ll even have a chance to win Olympic tickets by taking part in one of their many events. The venue is about one-block from the LiveCity Downtown site and the Canada Pavilion in Vancouver. Click here for directions. Don’t miss it!
The Village will also feature two 18-foot traditional Salish welcome figures carved by Salish carver George Hemeon in honour of the Games. The figures will showcase native carving skills and artistry.
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Posted on 18 January 2010.
The House of Switzerland Canada 2010 will open its doors at both venues a full week before the Winter Olympic Games get underway – on 5 February 2010 – and will remain open to the wider public until 28 February 2010.
The House of Switzerland will be doubly represented in Canada: a Swiss guest centre will be set up at the heart of each of the sporting venues, Vancouver and Whistler.
Located on picturesque Granville Island in Vancouver, Bridges restaurant will play home to the House of Switzerland during the Games. They are planning on dressing up the restaurant and their menu in a Swiss theme. We’re told to expect a lot of Swiss athletes there on a nightly basis. If a Swiss athlete wins a medal, they will be taken from BC Place and brought to the pavilion by water taxi that evening. The athletes then plan to hold a media event outside the House of Switzerland as well meet with all the patrons inside. Pavilion organizers tell us they will have on-hand some of the best Swiss chocolates, wine, cheese for the public to sample.
The venue is free to the public and will be officially open from Feb 5th – Feb 28th. The hours of operation starting on Feb 12th will be 8 am to 2 am each day. Note that public parking will be at a premium and is limited to the west side of the Island only. Metered parking is in effect and will cost around $6 for 2 hours. Consider taking transit there if you can. Expect this to be one of the top hot spots in town! Click here for directions on how to get to this destination.
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200-1676 Duranleau Street,
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S4
Canada
(604) 687-7351
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Posted on 18 January 2010.
Latest update by @Hockey_House on twitter: Molson Canadian Hockey House FAN ZONE passes sold out for Feb. 16, 18, 21, 26, & 28. A limited # of VIP LOUNGE passes are available…
Molson Canadian Hockey House at Concord Place offers two distinct types of passes for you to enjoy all the excitement surrounding Canada’s run for Gold! Both pass options offer all the exciting men’s and women’s Olympic hockey action on giant HD screens, live nightly entertainment – including bands like the Barenaked Ladies, Sam Roberts, Tom Cochrane, and Colin James, all in a state of the art venue right across the street from the arena. Take a look at the two pass options and check out everything that is going on at the Games, and within Molson Canadian Hockey House, every day in our Entertainment Line-up.
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Molson Canadian Hockey House will have it all during the 2010 Olympics — top-flight entertainment, food catered by renowned chef Wolfgang Puck and a chance to rub shoulders with past and present Canadian hockey heroes.
Access to Molson Canadian Hockey House and all the exciting Olympic action, from watching Canada’s men’s and women’s teams go for Gold to all of the live nightly entertainment on the main stage.
Molson Canadian Hockey House’s most exclusive area, guaranteed to deliver a once in a lifetime experience.
VisionCo. is an equal partner in the venture with Hockey Canada and the International Ice Hockey Federation. Hockey Canada will have a 15,000-square-foot Hockey Canada House for hockey players and their families, while the IIHF will have a 9,000-square-foot lounge for its special guests.
Construction of the 81,000-square-foot facility — to be the largest temporary freestanding pavilion ever built in Canada
Vancouver Canucks icon Stan Smyl will be the venue’s “official ambassador,” hosting special guests and hockey alumni who visit the facility. Former Canuck Trevor Linden also will help out in a similar role.
Games-time appearances at the venue are expected by former NHL stars Paul Coffey, Cam Neely, Luc Robitaille, Peter Mahovlich, Danny Gare and Russ Courtnall.
The venue will operate from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.
A day there looks like this:
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88 Pacific Blvd
Vancouver, BC
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