The 2010 Olympics in Vancover, BC begin on February, 12, 2010. Events are scheduled for February 12 through 28 for the Olympic Games and March 12 through 21 for the Paralympic Games. Find Competition Schedules.
Competition Venues:
VancouverPacific Coliseum will feature figuring skating (men’s, women’s, pairs and ice dance) and short track speed skating (men’s and women’s all distances).
UBC Winter Sports Centre will feature men’s and women’s tournament ice hockey and eight-team tournament ice sledge hockey.
Canada Hockey Place otherwise known as GM Place, will feature men’s and women’s tournament ice hockey.
Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre will feature men’s and women’s curling and wheelchair curling (mixed).
Whistler
Whistler Creekside otherwise known as Whistler Blackcomb, will feature alpine skiing (men’s and women’s downhill; men’s and women’s super-G; men’s and women’s giant slalom; men’s and women’s slalom; men’s and women’s super combined).
Whistler Olympic Park/Whistler Paralympic will feature biathlon, cross-country skiing, Nordic combined and ski jumping.
Whistler Sliding Centre will feature bobsleigh (two-man, four-man and women’s), luge (men’s, women’s singles; doubles) and skeleton (men’s and women’s).
Get updates on skiing news and events from the About.com Guide to Skiing.
Richmond
Richmond Olympic Oval will feature men’s and women’s speed skating.
West Vancouver
Cypress Mountain will feature freestyle skiing and snow board.
Find non-competitive venues.
Tickets
There are phases that tickets are sold in. The Vancouver Guide has full information on the ticket structure.
Transportation and Maps
Find how to get to and around Vancouver and download maps to help you navigate the city.
Accomodations
For accomodations visit Tourism Vancouver.
Dining
For where to eat and drink in Vancouver visit the About.com Guide to Vancouver or Tourism Vancouver.
Border Crossing
Border Crossings during the Olympics can be time consuming so plan ahead. Be sure you have the proper paperwork and know the rules before you go:
Adults traveling to and from Canada by land (bus and train):
After June 1, 2009 the new rules are adults will need proof of identity and citizenship in the form of a passport. Or a passport card, which is a lower-cost, wallet-sized document. Apply for a pass card.
Adults (and students) arriving by air:
Before and after June 1, 2009: All persons, including adults and students traveling to and from Canada by air will need passports to board their airplanes.
Resident aliens
Before and after June 1, 2009: An original Green Card is required for resident aliens (permanent legal residents of the United States who are not U.S. citizens) who will be traveling to Canada by air or land.
More information on border crossing rules can be found at Visit Canada. And be sure to visit the U.S. Border Customs and Canadian Border Customs.