| Community | Date | Event | Media Contact |
| Abbotsford | Jan. 26 – Feb. 3 | The Japanese Speed Skating Training Camp for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be taking place on the international-size ice rink at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. | Allison Longshore
T: 604-864-5675
alongshore@tourismabbotsford.com
www.abbylivesite.com |
| Feb. 1 – 17th | Russian Figure Skating Team will be holding their Pre-Games Training Camp at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. Public is welcome to watch from the viewing area on the 2nd floor, seating is limited. | Allison Longshore
T: 604-864-5675
alongshore@tourismabbotsford.com
www.abbylivesite.com |
| Feb. 7 | Abbotsford Torch Celebration: To celebrate the arrival of the flame, the community is planning a celebration at Abbotsford Exhibition Park from 5:45pm-8:00pm. Valley residents will be treated to local entertainment, from bands to native dance groups to “Hannah and the Inukshuks” and award-winning vocalists the Sabi Sisters. | Tracy Klassen
T: 604-851-4167
tklassen@abbotsford.ca
www.abbotsford.ca |
| Bowen Island | Feb. 10 | Torch Relay comes to Bowen – we have invited the community out for an early start – 6:00 am – to see the Torch, have a community breakfast and sing-a-long with the winning song of the ‘Bowen Sings’ contest. | Suzanne Carvell
T: 604-947-9024
chamber@bowenisland.org
www.bowenchamber.com
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| Feb. 10 | Unveiling of the Olympic Torch Commemorative Statue – a wood carving that we hope will be completed for unveiling on the same day the torch runs through Bowen. The Statue will be a wood carving by 2 Bowen artists – 1 First Nation and 1 First Nation-trained. | Suzanne Carvell
T: 604-947-9024
chamber@bowenisland.org
www.bowenchamber.com |
| Feb. 17 | The Chamber will present the ‘No Snow Games’ from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, a fun event with Olympic-themed sports held at varying spots in the Cove for the whole family to participate in. | Suzanne Carvell
T: 604-947-9024
chamber@bowenisland.org
www.bowenchamber.com |
| Burnaby | Feb. 11 | The Spirit of Burnaby will host a Community Celebration after the Torch Relay journey’s through Burnaby. Don’t miss an appearance by Paralympian Courtney Knight, give-aways and special performances by Burnaby’s best. | Pat Carlson
T: 604-630-3365
www.metropolisatmetrotown.com |
| Feb. 13 - 14 | Metropolis at Metrotown will be decked out in red and white. Throughout the centre you’ll find entertainment, give-aways and the KidSport Funzone – interactive sports and games for kids. Random gift cards will be given away to customers wearing red | Pat Carlson
T: 604-630-3365
www.metropolisatmetrotown.com |
| Feb. 18 - 21 | The Hockey Hall of Fame Exhibit celebrates the history of Canada’s favourite game. The exhibit features 20 different hockey themes and a collection of spectacular and diverse hockey. This exhibit is definitely a fan favourite. | Pat Carlson
T: 604-630-3365
www.metropolisatmetrotown.com |
| Mar. 5 - 7 | Members of the Flying Canucks are elite Canadian athletes in freestyle, snowboard and trampoline. They offer unique, one-of-a-kind performances on trampolines that leave audiences awestruck. 4 shows per day - Don’t miss the autograph signing after each show. | Pat Carlson
T: 604-630-3365
www.metropolisatmetrotown.com |
| Chilliwack | Feb. 7 | Celebrating the Torch Relay and the Chilliwack 2010 Winter Party at the Landing Sports Centre, the Prospera Centre, & the Landing Leisure Centre. Activities 3:00pm - 5:00pm like skate, swim, face painting, children’s entertainment, crafts, bounce houses and fun for the entire family!!! | www.tourismchilliwack.com |
| Harrison Hot Springs | Feb. 7 | The Olympic Torch Relay is coming to town and we are celebrating! Come out and cheer it on and enjoy a variety of activities for the family in the Plaza and Memorial Hall. Children's entertainer Sand Northrup will be on hand, refreshments and a community cake will be served and participants will get an opportunity to have their photo taken with an Olympic Torch. | Stephanie Key
T: 604-796-0288
skey@harrisontourism.com
www.harrisontourism.com |
| Feb. 12 | To Celebrate Spirit of BC Week. Family event featuring Sam's Rot'n Pot'n Pan Band, dancing, art and more at Kent Elementary School Gym | 604-796-9510
www.fvrl.bc.ca |
| Feb. 14 | Magic show, story time, fitness demos and more to celebrate Spirit of BC Week in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs at the Agassiz Fitness Activity Centre | T: 604-796-8891
www.district.kent.bc.ca |
| Langley | Feb. 8 | Join in the Township of Langley’s 2010 Olympic Torch Relay | www.tourism-langley.ca |
| Lillooet | Feb. 6 | Olympic Celebration 'Fun Day' at the REC Centre | www.lillooetbc.com |
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| Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows | Feb. 1 | Celebrate with the communities as the Torch passes through | www.mapleridge-pittmeadows.com |
| New Westminster | Feb. 1 - 28 | For the entire month of February experience the Fraser River before, during and after the Olympics. This one and a half hour cruise takes you from the Westminster Quay to four different bridges and past part of the Port of Vancouver. Help us celebrate the Olympics in Vancouver by taking the time to enjoy the local flavour that makes British Columbia Super Natural. | Tej Kainth
T: 604-551-4974
tourism@tourismnewwestminster.com |
| North Vancouver | Feb 10 | Torch Relay: On Day 104 of its 106-day journey through Canadian communities, the Olympic Torch Relay will arrive in the City of North Vancouver. To celebrate the exciting arrival of the Olympic Flame, the City and Lonsdale Quay Market are co-hosting a special event at Waterfront Plaza of Lonsdale Quay market from 8am to 10am | Christine Wolley
T: 604-985-2191 ext 4
cwolley@lonsdalequay.com
www.lonsdalequay.com
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| Feb. 12 - 28 | Lonsdale Quay Market and the City of North Vancouver present “WinterFest”: it runs from Feb 12th to 28th, 2010, at Lonsdale Quay Market. The festival will include live concerts, Olympic Games viewing on large screens, food fair and community market, kids’ entertainment, local community and business displays. | Christine Wolley
t: 604-985-2191 ext 4
cwolley@lonsdalequay.com
www.lonsdalequay.com |
| Feb. 12 - 28 | This North Shore event will be singular in nature, showcasing a skating canal that will run through Main Street in The Village at Park Royal. Reminiscent of the Rideau Canal Skate way in Ottawa, the Village Canal will be available and free for skaters. | Rick Amantea
t: 604-923-4710
ramantea@parkroyal.ca
www.shopparkroyal.com |
| Feb. 12 - 28 | The Lynn Valley Village becomes an outdoor café and playground to reflect and celebrate the winter spirit and outdoor lifestyle of the North Shore. Enjoy entertainment, great food, friendly people and outdoor Television screens which will show Olympic activities from 10am to 8:00pm every day of the Games. Tents, outdoor heaters and décor will provide a friendly and very North Shore feel to the space. There is something for everyone, so come on out and join the fun! | T: 604-649-1568
www.valleyfest.ca
www.vancouversnorthshore.com |
| Pemberton | Feb. 6 | Torch Relay, Pancake Breakfast Polar Bear Swim, Street Hockey Tournament, 2010 Mascot Photo Opportunity Nordic Family Event, Lions BBQ, Kids Craft Stations, Children’s Story Time, Seniors Wii Challenge, and Fireworks Cross Country Ski. | Shirley Henry
info@pembertonchamber.com
www.pembertonwinterfest.com |
| Feb. 12 - 28 | Pemberton Winterfest: Opening Ceremonies Celebration at Community Centre – 4 p.m. with family fun events and life site viewing. Three areas have been identified for the Live Sites; the Youth Centre which will host events specifically geared towards youth, the Great Hall in the Community Centre and the outdoor Amphitheatre, which will host Family and Adult events. | Shirley Henry
info@pembertonchamber.com
www.pembertonwinterfest.com |
| Feb. 12 | Pemberton Live Site Viewing at the Pemberton Community Centre, starting at 4pm, includes Craft stations for the kids, face painting, Balloon animals, Olympic mascots, Health snack table and Coffee & tea | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 14 | Olympic Live Site Viewing – Nordic Combined Events, starting at 10am | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 15 | Olympic Live Site Viewing – Freestyle Skiing, starting at 2.30pm | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 15 | Much Music Dance: Much Music videos, big screen viewing and great music. | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 16 + 23 | Pemberton Dinner Theater at the Community Centre: The history of Pemberton told via narration, comedy and song in the style of "Ye Ole Music Hall". | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 19 | Pemberton Poker Tournament | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 20 + 27 | Pemby House Party: Put your dancing shoes on and join the fun while celebrating Pemberton! | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 21 | Pemberton Live Site Viewing – Canada vs. US Hockey | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 25 | Pemberton Live Site Viewing – Women’s Gold Medal Hockey | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 28 | Pemberton Live Site Viewing – Men’s Gold Medal Hockey | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Feb. 28 | Pemberton Live Site Viewing – Olympics Closing Ceremony | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Mar. 12 | Whistler 2010 Winter Paralympics: The Sea-to-Sky Corridor welcomes the athletes. | www.tourismpembertonbc.com |
| Port Coquitlam | Feb. 11 | Celebration of the arrival of the torch | www.portcoquitlam.ca |
| Feb. 12 – 28 | Free Winter Games Screening at every day in the PoCoZone at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex | www.portcoquitlam.ca |
| Powell River | Feb. 3 | Powell River Torch Celebration: From 3-6pm exhibitions and performances of local artists, from 6-8pm the torch arrives and will make its way to the celebration site. The evening will be capped off with a huge fireworks display. | Patsy Duggan
patsyduggan@gmail.com
www.powellriver.ca |
| Feb. 18 -21 | Powell River Film Festival | Sherry Baumgardner
scdmo@telus.net
www.prfilmfestival.ca |
| Feb. 12 & 28 | The Max Cameron Theatre will be broadcasting the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Olympics free to the City of Powell River. There will also be a food concession prior to both events organized by the Disability Sports Club and activities in our cafeteria to engage the children who attend. | Jaquie Dawson
T: 604-483-3900
maxcamerontheatre@sd47.bc.ca
www.maxcamerontheatre.ca |
| Richmond | Feb. 12 – 28 | The City of Richmond, home of the Richmond Olympic Oval, has planned a spectacular free 17-day celebration for 2010. Proudly presented by CTV, the O Zone is an official Celebration Site for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Enjoy attractions like the Ice Gate, Holland Heineken House, Ice Zone, BC Street, or the international Living Room and many more. | Laura Roberts
T: 604-821-5475
lroberts@tourismrichmond.com
www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 12 - 28 | BC Street at the O Zone - Communities and regions from around the province will come together to create BC Street, a celebration of what makes British Columbia unique and spectacular. Be it culture, commerce, innovation, entertainment, food or fun, BC Street is the best BC has to offer. | Laura Ballance
T: 604-871-4451
www.lbmg.ca |
| Feb. 9 – 11 | Media opportunity to film and take part in simulated cranberry harvest in East Richmond as a compliment to unveiling of cranberry/Olympic rings installation in Fraser River | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 10 | Proposed donation of 25 bikes to Richmond children’s charity as legacy of Dutch Bike Share in which Dutch government and Dutch Rail will provide over 400 bikes for free public use in and around the O Zone and the Oval during Olympics. | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 11 | Official opening of Holland Heineken House, beginning at 8pm. Private event for invited guests and media | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 12 | Holland Heineken House opens to the public (official opening Feb 11 but only for invited guests and media) | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 12 | Opening of the Richmond O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 12 | First chance to see Richmond artist Gordon Halloran’s incredible Ice Gate at the O Zone (date TBC) | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 13 | Bedouin Soundclash rocks the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 13 | First competition at the Richmond Olympic Oval – men’s 5000 metres | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 14 | Chinese New Year (celebrations throughout Richmond, including biggest celebration outside of Beijing at the O Zone) | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 16 | World Beat Night at the Richmond O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 17 | Possible visit by Stephen Colbert | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb 18 | Possible visit by Stephen Colbert | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 19 | Day one of the 2010 Ice Art World Championships at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 20 | Day two of the 2010 Ice Art World Championships at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 21 | Steveston Revealed community celebration | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 21 | Canada vs. USA men’s hockey showdown, simulcast on the big screen at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 22 | Latin and Jazz day at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 22 | Mars Water Bombers in Steveston | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 23 | Pan Northern Night at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 24 | South Asia day at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 24 | Reigning gold medalist Canada’s Clara Hughes competes in the women’s 5000 speed skating competition at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 25 | Salute to Atlantic Canada at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 26 | Tokyo Police Club rock the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 27 | Wonderbolt Circus at the O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Feb. 28 | Closing celebrations at the Richmond O Zone | www.richmondozone.ca |
| Sechelt | Feb. 4 | Sechelt Community Torch Celebration: The event will be hosted by local resident Bill Good, CTV BC News Anchor/CKNW Radio Host. The Torch will be welcomed by the Shishalh First Nation and local musicians and entertainers will perform. | Patsy Duggan
patsyduggan@gmail.com
www.district.sechelt.bc.ca |
| Sunshine Coast | Feb. 07 | The 3rd annual Dakota Ridge Snowfest is a fun family event that includes bonfires, a snow sculpture contest, snowshoe races, crazy carpet luge run, and more. | Patsy Duggan
patsyduggan@gmail.com
www.scrd.ca |
| Feb. 26 - 28 | Ladies Bonspiel | Sherry Baumgardner
scdmo@telus.net |
| Mar. 5 | Off the Edge Snowshoe Challenge at Dakota Ridge | Sherry Baumgardner
scdmo@telus.net |
| West Vancouver | Feb. 10 | The Torch arrives in Spirit Square at the West Vancouver Community Centre on February 10th, 2010. Our celebrations will showcase the unique character of the West Vancouver community, featuring live performances, visual artistry, traditional and contemporary music. | Kathleen Campbell
t: 604-960-0785
inquiries@vancouversnorthshore.com
www.westvancouver2010.ca |
| | | West Vancouver Community Centre Spirit square an Official 2010 Winter Games Celebration Site with life performances, life screens, exhibitions and much more. | Kathleen Campbell
t: 604-960-0785
inquiries@vancouversnorthshore.com
www.westvancouver2010.ca |
| White Rock | Feb. 9 | Pancake Breakfast & Music Performances: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Olympic Flame in person as it passes through the White Rock community. Afterwards, join us between 7:30 and 10:30 AM at the White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave., for entertainment and a pancake breakfast hosted by the White Rock Firefighters Charity. | www.tourismwhiterock.com |
| Feb. 12 | Celebration of the Flame: Join your White Rock BIA as we invite our community to celebrate the opening of the winter Olympics on Friday February 12 from 6pm to 9pm with a once-in-a-lifetime community party at the White Rock Community Centre in Uptown White Rock! | Russ Davies
T: 604-536-4958
www.stayplaywhiterock.com
www.whiterockbia.com |
| Jan. 20 – Feb. 9 | 4th annual White Rock BIA “Bite of the Rock” Restaurant Festival: Enjoy the creativity and imagination of what chefs from eateries in White Rock and along Marine Drive - White Rock’s renowned “restaurant row” – have planned specially for the 22 day festival. Hearty meat and savory seafood dishes as well as local produce and ingredients are on the bill of fare at many restaurants but there’s something for every taste and appetite. | Russ Davies
T: 604-536-4958
www.stayplaywhiterock.com
www.whiterockbia.com |
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