When are the Games?
Olympic Winter Games – February 12, 2010 to February 28, 2010
Paralympic Winter Games – March 12, 2010 to March 21, 2010

Who is hosting the 2010 Winter Games?
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are partnering with the following to host the Games:

Governments of Canada and Province of British Columbia
City of Vancouver and the Resort Municipality of Whistler
Lil’wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Four Host First Nations)
Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees

How Can I Get Tickets?
Visit the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games website for up-to-the-minute information on the Winter Games Ticket Program.

Where are the Events?
Opening and Closing Ceremonies: BC Place Stadium, Downtown Vancouver
Victory Ceremonies: BC Place Stadium and Whistler Village
Vancouver: Hockey, Curling, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating
Richmond (Greater Vancouver): Speed Skating
Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver: Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard events
Whistler: Alpine Skiing
Callaghan Valley, Whistler: Biathlon, Cross-country Skiing, Bobsleigh, Luge

Is it just about Sport?
From the first Games in Olympia, Greece more than 2,700 years ago, the Games have presented both the best athletes and the best artists and performers. The Olympic Charter requires host cities to provide a range of cultural programs. Vancouver, with its vibrant arts and eclectic cultural scene, is starting early. The Cultural Olympiad will build over the three years leading up to the games with arts festivals in 2008, 2009, and 2010. More information on Arts & Culture during the Games.

Transportation?
Within the metropolitan Vancouver area there are many transportation options such as rapid transit, bus, seabus and taxis. Additional options are being planned specifically to shuttle spectators between Olympic venues. Information will be provided as new transportation options become available closer to Games time.

Accommodation?
Once the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC) finalizes room allocations, hotels will know the exact numbers of rooms available to spectators. As well, visitors will be able to book rooms in motels, inns, bed & breakfasts and other private rooms. Vancouver and Whistler Accommodation.

Weather?
The weather in the Vancouver and Coast Mountain Region ranges from mild in Vancouver to full-on snowy, cold winter in the mountains. An average snowfall of 10 metres (33 feet) in Whistler means there is a possibility of some of the best skiing conditions on the continent.

Will I be able to ski at Whistler during the Games?
Absolutely! The only runs that will be closed on Whistler Mountain are: Dave Murray Downhill, Raven, Franz's Run, and Wildcard. No runs will be closed on Blackcomb Mountain. However, when planning your trip to British Columbia, be sure to check out the downhill skiing in other regions of the province. BC's Ski Resorts and runs are renowned for epic powder, big verticals, breathtaking scenery, and lively après ski scenes.

What else can I do in British Columbia?
BritishColumbia.com and its sister website VancouverIsland.com are loaded with thousands of pages of information and ideas for everyone. The Outdoor Recreation section provides details on what BC has to offer, and the Regions & Towns section provides information on nearly 500 communities, towns, cities, and regions. There is an adventure and a memorable vacation to suit every visitor to BC. Use the menu on the left to start your adventure.

Do I need a Passport and Visa ?
United States citizens need to show photographic identification (such as a driver's licence) and proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate or certificate of citizenship), or a passport to enter Canada. Re-entering the United States is subject to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) which requires all travellers to present a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States. Visitors from other countries must be in possession of a valid national passport, and may also require a visa. Visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for more information about the requirements for visiting Canada.