Whistler, The Energy is Building
February 12-28, 2010 / March 12-21, 2010
On July 2, 2003, Whistler was named the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It was the fulfillment of a dream a long time in the making. Since then, Whistler has been busy preparing to welcome the world.
For spectators looking for a genuine winter Olympic experience, Whistler will be the place to be. With snow-covered streets, the best skiing and snowboarding in North America and the Olympic spirit coursing through the Village, it will be an experience like no other.
The Resort is alive with activity and the energy is everywhere. The countdown is on; how soon can you get here?
2010 Legacies Now
A large part of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is athleticism and community development.
Through 2010 Legacies Now, the province's First Nations' communities and youth are pursuing excellence in sport. For example, an Aboriginal Youth Sports Legacy Fund was created and has funded the first ever Aboriginal Youth Olympic Sports Challenge.
This project helped to identify potential high performance athletes leading up to 2010 and increase physical activity levels. Additionally, it will foster First Nations youth with sport opportunities, training and - hopefully - Olympic medals.
2010 Legacies Now celebrates diversity among groups such as women, youth, aboriginal people, inner-city residents, people living with a disability and people of all cultures. 2010 Legacies Now, through partnerships, creates opportunities through social and community development initiatives that will benefit all British Columbians and have an impact on every generation leading up to, and beyond 2010.
