The Pacific Pin Club, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Number 10 - BC Place Stadium
Overview:
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and the Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games will be held in BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver. This will also be the site for nightly Victory Ceremonies presentations.
What is a nightly Victory Ceremony? From information currently available, each evening begins with a provincial or territorial celebration, the awarding of the medals to athletes and a concert finale honouring the medallists.
Victory Ceremony Schedule:
18:30 - Provincial/territorial celebration live in BC Place
19:00 - Medals presentation in BC Place and Whistler Medals Plaza
19:30 - Live concert
in BC Place and Whistler Medals Plaza
Potential Pin Trading Locations:
The Organizing Committee has cast a wide net around BC Place, so many of the locations that locals first think about - such as the many entrances or wide walkway surrounding the building - will simply not be accessible.
The main entrances - as well as the approaches to the entrances - seem to be the most logical spot here and there will be three opportunities:
1. At Pacific Boulevard near the foot of Nelson Street
2.
At the seawall near the Main Street - Science World Skytrain Station
3. Off
of Abbot Street near the Stadium - Chinatown Skytrain Station
Be sure to click on the Venue Map link (below) for a better overview.
Special Notes:
Victory Ceremonies for figure skating, hockey and curling will take place in their respective competition venues. Depending on the sport and schedule, Victory Ceremonies for other sports will be presented either at BC Place at night or in the venue immediately following the competition.
Links: (click on the links below to open a new page)
BC Place Homepage including Vision 2011 information
Destination 2010 - Destination Planner to the 2010 Games
Venue Map including Skytrain Stations and Ticket Entrances
Skytrain Overview, Map, Schedules, Fares and System Information
TransLink's TravelSmart in 2010 and Everyone Wins (A MUST READ)
If you have more information you would like us to share about this pin trading location, send us an email at info (AT) pacificpinclub (DOT) org
What is the Pacific Pin Club?
The Pacific Pin Club is Western Canada's premiere organization for lapel pin collectors and traders. Founded in 1987, the Club is entering its 22nd year of generating awareness and interest in pin collecting and promoting the hobby in British Columbia, across Canada and around the World.
Last updated: 01 November 2009