A Thrill a Minute: Ride the Free Zip Line
... Robson Square were up to 8 hours wait. The popularity of this adventurous ride over Robson square has been brought back by popular demand for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Ziptrek Ecotours who runs the 22-second zip-line ride over the plaza in the heart of downtown Vancouver made a new contract with the government allowing them to offer the free rides through to March 21. Perched high over the law courts the zip-line travels 170 meters (550 feet) across Robson Street. The zip line operates...
March 17th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Attractions, Outdoors & Recreation, Tours
Watch Sledge Hockey. Become a Fan!
... Vancouver you can see sledge hockey and wheelchair curling. To watch the alpine and Nordic events and biathalon you must go to Whistler. The 2010 Paralympic Winter Games is on until March 21 and includes 1350 athletes from 40 countries.
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Main Ticket Centre – Vancouver Robson Square downstairs, north end GE Plaza ice rink. Hours 10am – 6pm
Tourism Vancouver Ticket Kiosk –...
March 17th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Sports & Recreation
Celebrate the Flame and the Power of One: 2010 Paralympic Games
... Power of One. One mind, one body, one spirit!” This chant filled the BC Place Stadium last Friday night at the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. the Flame: symbol of the Games. The ‘power of one” recognizes the achievements of the individual paralympic athletes as they compete in these Games, the first held in Canada.
Governor General Michaelle Jean was greeted by a joyful roar of voices as she officially opened the Games and walked to the stage holding...
March 15th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Announcements, Events
Vancouver Welcomes the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
The paralympic torch relay, celebrating the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, arrived in Vancouver yesterday. It had started from Ottawa March 3 and made its way across Canada with approximately 600 torch bearers.
The theme of the Paralympic torch relay is “spark becomes flame…that fires the imagination of anyone, anywhere and anytime.” When it arrived in Vancouver on Wednesday, it was lit at the Tsleil-Waututh band office in North Vancouver, then transported in a lantern to...
March 13th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Events, sports
The Cultural Olympiad Continues to March 21
A Cultural Olympiad showcase of Canadian and international artists in dance, music, theatre, visual arts and film continues until March 21 in Vancouver.
U Theatre of Taiwan, master of martial arts and percussion will mesmerize audiences with “Sound of the Ocean” at the Centre for Performing Arts, March 12 & 13
The National Arts Centre presents “Made in Canada” at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts March 15
Canadian singer Martha Wainwright and Jorane will entertain...
March 6th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Cultural Olympiad, 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, culture, The Arts
Get Ready for Another Party: The 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
... the last two weeks during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. But I certainly do believe that the paralympic athletes who will compete during the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games here between March 12 – 21, deserve at least some of the accolades and celebration.
There will be some exciting performances during these Games which will have paralympic athletes from 44 countries participating. These are athletes with physical disabilities who have overcome adversity and have become champions in their...
March 5th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Events, Family Friendly, Outdoors & Recreation, sports
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