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Catch the Action at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver

Published by Kristin Cowles, Editor-in-Chief

Country: Canada

The Experience

Vancouver Canada is set to play host to the 2010 Winter Olympics, where the best of the worlds athletes will take center stage and battle it out for the chance to go for the gold! Entry to some of these historic events cost as little as $25 - $100 Canadian. It has been 20 years since Canada last showcased the Olympics, and this time around will play stage to over 86 different winter sports . The various sports can be categorized under, ice sports such as luge, hockey and bobsled, alpine with events such as skiing and snowboarding, and lastly those referred to as nordic, such as the biathlon, ski jumping and cross country skiing. The motto for the games was taken from the Canadian national anthem "with glowing hearts", surely only further inspiring the home grown talent. Other local influences can be seen in the 2010 Olympic logo, an Inukshuk which represents friendship. The count down is on, so if you are interested in going to the games be sure to check out the official site for more information on how to get your hands on a ticket. The scenery of Whistler and Vancouver, mixed with some of the finest world entertainment sounds like a great combination to me!

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When to Go to Olympic 2010

The 2010 Olympic Games run from February 12 - 28.

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Books and DVDs

Canada Travel Guide - LonelyPlanet.com
Your first polar bear...whales out the window of your Newfoundland B&B...the Northern Lights...Canada delivers on the outdoor spectaculars, then follows it up with cities full of jazz, art and round-the-world cuisine.
The Complete Book of the Olympics: 2008 Edition (Paperback)
The First Olympics: Blood, Honor, and Glory

Elsewhere on the Web

Vancouver 2010
Official Site
Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - TourismVancouver.com
Your Olympic experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Submit your request for tickets from October 3 through November 7, 2008 (Phase 1) for your best chance to secure the tickets you want.
2010 Winter Olympics - DiscoverVancouver.com
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, will take place in 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Both the Olympic and Paralympic Games are being organized by the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC).

Media References

OLYMPICS; Vancouver Wins 2010 Winter Olympics by 3-Vote Margin - NYTimes.com (newspaper)
Vancouver was selected as the site of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games today in a vote by the International Olympic Committee, defeating Pyeongchang, South Korea, and Salzburg, Austria, to bring the Games to Canada for the third time.
Vancouver Sun 2010 Countdown - Canada.com (newspaper)
The Vancouver Olympic Committee has expanded the scope of anti-doping testing conducted at Winter Olympics events.

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