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24 Hour Paralympic Torch Relay

March 10th, 2010 by Miss604   No Comments

The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay will arrive in Vancouver March 11th and make a 24-hour loop around downtown until the Opening Ceremony March 12th.

Location
Robson Square, with the relay looping around Howe, Georgia, Granville, Smithe, Bute and Robson
Time
2:00pm March 11th until 2:00pm March 12th, 2010
Events
Robson Square will host live entertainment as well as sponsor activities, [...]

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LiveCity Vancouver Back for Paralympics

March 9th, 2010 by Miss604   3 Comments

The Olympics are gone but the excitement of the Paralympics is about the take over the town as LiveCity returns. One of the most popular attractions during the Olympics, LiveCity’s downtown location will re-open March 12th featuring pavilions and performances you might have previously missed due to long lines.

Location
Georgia at Cambie Street
Hours
Friday, March 12 – [...]

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Obscura Day 2010

March 4th, 2010 by Miss604   No Comments

The Atlas Obscura is an online directory resource for unique, intriguing, amusing, and peculiar attractions around the globe. Being a fan of historic and cultural oddities, I figured this would be a great thing to cover.
On March 20th they are hosting “Obscura Day” highlighting the best destinations from South America to the North Pole. It [...]

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Vancouver 2010 Coca-Cola Pavilion

February 25th, 2010 by Miss604   4 Comments

When the Coca-Cola “Happiness Inspector” asks if you’re ready to “Open Happiness” you’d better be ready.

Set up inside LiveCity Yaletown the Coca-Cola pavilion will leave you smiling and giddy, and that’s not even from all the free pop they’ll toss your way.

While the line ups for LiveCity or the Coca-Cola pavilion (once you get [...]

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Vancouver 2010 Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion

February 24th, 2010 by Miss604   14 Comments

Expecting about 60,000 visitors throughout the duration of the Games, the Royal Canadian Mint has been overwhelmed with the positive public response to their exhibits and Olympic medal displays. Having seen about 80,000 visitors to date already, they have lineups that cross several city blocks, some often waiting about 5-7 hours just to get in [...]

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Vancouver 2010 Day 12 Samsung and Panasonic Pavilions

February 23rd, 2010 by Miss604   3 Comments

When heading to Vancouver’s largest Olympic celebration site, LiveCity Yaletown, you’ll find more than performers on stage. They have a concession (with a variety of ethnic foods), the big live stage flanked with video screens, Vancouver House, and several official sponsor pavilions including Samsung and Panasonic.
Panasonic
The Panasonic pavilion showcases their HD (high definition) technology. Being [...]

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Open During the Paralympics and Beyond

February 22nd, 2010 by Miss604   67 Comments

Once the Vancouver 2010 Olympic party comes to an end it won’t be with a grinding halt. Many attractions will still be open to the public throughout the Paralympic Games March 12th until the 21st.
Pavilions & Attractions
From my master list of pavilions the following will still be open:
Canada House: Until March 21st
LiveCity Downtown: Until March [...]

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Free Tours in Vancouver During Olympics

February 22nd, 2010 by Miss604   3 Comments

With many establishments being accused of bumping up prices to serve the Olympic-sized crowds, there are a few businesses that are welcoming the influx of visitors by offering up free tours of Vancouver.
Photo credit: zzinger on Flickr
Tour Guys
Type: Guided
Cost: Free
Tour options: Gastown & Downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, West End & Granville Island.
Website: TourGuys.ca
Vancouver Art Gallery
Type: [...]

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Vancouver 2010 Alberta Day

February 17th, 2010 by Miss604   2 Comments

I’ve missed BC Day, Quebec Day and yesterday’s Nova Scotia Day but I’ll make up for it now by profiling Alberta Day at the Olympics (perhaps even to honor Iginla’s stellar performance on the ice last night).
Photo by Chris Bolin for The Calgary Stampede
Calgary Stampede Royalty, Harry the Horse, Olympic Mascots
Every day at the [...]

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Vancouver 2010 Decentralized Dance Party

February 13th, 2010 by Miss604   3 Comments

This evening an organized roaming dance party planned by the folks at the Decentralized Dance Party service took to the streets in jubilant celebration of Canada.
Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr
This organized flash mob dance party started at 6:00pm at the Roundhouse in Yaletown and will roam around Vancouver with boom-boxes and Canadian flags [...]

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