Chosen in July 2, 2003 as the host city for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver will be the first city in British Columbia to host the Games. To get the most out of your Winter Olympics experience, check out our list of things to do in Vancouver and the mountain city of Whistler.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
• Whistler Village Resort. Surrounded by raw natural beauty, this ski resort indulges visitors with world class shopping, dining and nightlife. Hiking, biking, boating, camping, and other outdoor sports are also popular with the folks who visit the resort year in and year out.
- Outdoor sports and activities are popular with the folks who visit the Whistler Village Resort year in and year out. Photo by Rory Tucker/www.coastphoto.com
• Butchart Gardens. Open daily, the Butchart Gardens harbors over 5,000 varieties of flowers and boasts of around 35,000 new bulbs and 100 new roses every year. The gardens are brilliantly illuminated with firework displays every Saturday night.
• Vancouver Maritime Museum. Easily accessible by car or ferry, the Vancouver Maritime Museum is one of the major maritime museums on the West Coast of North America. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, the museum usually closes at 5pm.
SHOPPING
• Granville Island Public Market. The Granville Island Public Market is where tourists and locals alike converge for an unrivalled food-shopping experience among a vast selection of fresh specialty foods.
• Barefoot Contessa. Open daily, this pretty shop sells fun, frilly, girly frocks, jewelry and bags, as well as vintage linens and accessories.
• Hill’s Native Art. Home to the largest selection of First Nations art, enjoy some of the finest artwork created by native Canadian artists.
For more information about the Winter Olympics, you may wish to check our post, Go for Gold, which contains some very useful information on how to buy tickets and how to get around Vancouver during the winter games.
DINING
• Lift. Offering spectacular views of the mountains and of the city, Lift makes dining to contemporary Canadian cuisine with a French twist all the more enticing.
• Zin. Zin showcases small plates and entrees derived from fresh local ingredients, incorporating them into traditional dishes done with a modern twist.
• The Elbow Room. A Vancouver institution, The Elbow room serves generous portions of breakfast all day; definitely the place for a fun and casual dining experience.
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I would like to share the experience of being in Whistler for the Olympics with the world. The Virtual Whistler Olympic Blog was created to provide visitors, the ability to explore whistler virtually and see where everything is happening. Ski the slopes or walk through the village remotely. Take the time to post your experiences and we will try to place your comments into the virtual environment for others to experience. Guest Posting and Linking to other relevant blogs are welcome.