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Vancouver is the proud host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Sports of The Olympic Winter Games are: alpine skiing; biathlon; bobsleigh; skeleton; luge; cross country skiing; curling; figure skating; freestyle skiing; ice hockey; nordic combined; ski jumping; speed skating; short track speed skating; and snowboarding. Vancouver Olympics 2010.
The dates for the Vancouver Olympics are:
Olympic Winter Games: February 12 to 28, 2010 (17 days)

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will take place at the following locations:

· The Alpine (downhill, super G, giant slalom, slalom, combined), Nordic (biathlon, cross country skiing, nordic combined), Sliding (ski jumping, bobsleigh, luge, skeleton) and Paralympic events are proposed to be held in Whistler, 120 km north of Vancouver. Ice events including hockey, short track speed skating and speed skating, as well as freestyle skiing and snowboarding events will be held in the city of Vancouver.

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· Opening ceremonies for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games will take place at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.

· Medal ceremonies will occur at both Whistler and Vancouver.
· Athletes' villages and media centres will be in both Vancouver and Whistler.

Why is Vancouver Whistler considered an ideal location to host the 2010 Winter Games?

· Whistler is a premier, year-round resort destination that will benefit greatly from the increased positive exposure associated with its candidate status as an Olympic Venue. Vancouver Olympics 2010

· The Games will focus international media attention on Vancouver Olympics 2010 and Whistler, increase tourism, and generate new business investment. The 2010 Vancouver Olympics also promise facility and sport legacies, social housing, and will be a catalyst for public infrastructure improvements that benefit all residents in the Sea to Sky Corridor and beyond. According to a recent economic study by the provincial Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise, a winning 2010 Bid combined with an expanded convention centre in Vancouver could result in the following economic benefits:
o Generate up to $10 billion in direct economic activity.
o Create about 228,000 direct and indirect jobs throughout the province.
o Result in up to $2.5 billion in incremental tax revenues.

What makes Canada an excellent host country? Vancouver Olympics 2010

· Canada is a safe and stable nation.
· Canada has an excellent record for hosting major world-class events such as the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Calgary in 1988, 'Expo 86' World Exposition in Vancouver in 1986, and the World Figure Skating Championships in Vancouver in 2001. Whistler has hosted numerous World Cup alpine, freestyle and snowboarding events as well as the 2001 World Freestyle Championships. Vancouver Olympics 2010
· Vancouver is repeatedly recognized by the William M. Mercer Institute as one of the world's most livable cities. Whistler is noted as one of North America's top ski destinations by major publications in North America and Great Britain. Vancouver Olympics 2010

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