Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics: A Photo Blog
Witnessing the excitement and energy of the 2010 World Cup from South Africa has us reflecting on how amazing it was to host the world during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
It was only a short four months ago that Vancouver was experiencing the party of a lifetime. When we watch the video footage of thousands of enthusiastic fans flooding the streets of Johannesburg, we can’t help but re-live those incredible moments on Granville and Robson in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
We have selected a few memorable photos to share our 2010 Winter Olympic experience.
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The Olympic Cauldron burning strong with the North Shore Mountains in the backdrop.
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The Olympic Torch makes its final push through the streets of Kitsilano.
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The iconic Science World transformed into the Russian Pavilion and also the display/promotion for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
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GM Place, home to the Vancouver Canucks, converted into Canada Hockey Place during the Olympic Games.
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Fans and tourists line up around the historical HBC Building in hopes of grabbing some Olympic gear. This is at 10:00 PM!!
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Inside the German House enjoying grilled sausages and imported German beer while watching popular Men’s Snowboard Cross finals.
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Women’s Curling competition at the newly constructed curling venue.
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Canada’s game! Centre ice views from inside Canada Hockey Place during a qualification round match between Germany and Belarus.
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Robson Square turned into a celebration site for the Games.
This section was packed with people for 17 days straight.
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A special moment – holding an official Olympic Torch!
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The illuminated HBC Building in the centre of Vancouver. One of several buildings in the downtown core that were wrapped with Canadian athlete graphics.
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Granville Street converted into party central. The packed crowds stretched for about 10 blocks and seemed to never dissipate.
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Canada Hockey Place during a German hockey match. Men’s Hockey was by far the most popular event at the Olympic Winter Games.
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Sporting the popular Canada mittens; a ‘must have’ item during the Olympic Games.
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Team Canada wins Olympic Hockey Gold on home soil!
And the proud hockey nation goes insane! Okay, so this is not our photo. Tickets for the Gold Medal game were going for upwards of $10,000 CDN per seat. (photo credit – Jamie Squire, Getty Images 2010)
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Canadians poor into the streets of downtown Vancouver to celebrate the country’s biggest hockey victory on Canadian soil. A sea of red could be seen for miles as ecstatic fans sang the national anthem for hours. (photo credit – Chris Graythen, Getty Images 2010)
Canadians will never forget the awesome event that Vancouver, and Canada, put on for the world.
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Share your story in the comments section below!
The Winter Olympics was THE most exciting thing I’ve ever experienced in my life, and the city of Vancouver was the most gracious and hospitable place I’ve ever been.
Some of my favorite moments during my time there:
–Touching the Olympic medals (even though I had to wait SIX hours).
–Watching the US beat Canada in a dramatic game at a bar where we were the only Americans (and we didn’t get beat up!).
–Watching Teemu Selanne become the all-time Olympic points leader at a Finland vs. Germany hockey game.
–Meeting fellow Anaheim Ducks fans from around the world at numerous venues.
–Making new friends in all the long lines at the pavilions.
–Attending a US hockey game.
–Buying way too much Olympic memorabilia that is now sitting in my closet.
haha… thanks for the post Jetpacker! And thanks for sharing your great experience during the games. We were also blown away by how much fun those three weeks were!! Without question the most fun we’ve had in Vancouver.
Team USA did get us in the qualification… BUT, we managed to steal another gold at your expense on North American soil! Good times!