For 27 days in 2010, Vancouver, Canada will play host to athletes from over 80 countries competing in a range of winter events as the host venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. 2010 Winter Games events will be held at locations dotted over a 120 kilometre area from Richmond, south of Vancouver through to downtown Vancouver and the peaks of Whistler Resort.

 The 2010 Winter Games will feature:
 - 17 days of Olympic Games events
 - 10 days of Paralympic Games events
 - 5,000 Olympic Games athletes & officials
 - 1,700 Paralympic Games athletes & officials
 - 80+ countries in Olympic Winter Games
 - 40+ countries in Paralympic Winter Games
 - 10,000 media representatives
 - 3 billion worldwide television viewers 

The Games aim to inspire and celebrate sport, culture and sustainability, while showcasing the spirit of Canada and its connection to winter pursuits. 

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be held from February 12 - 28, while the Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 12 - 21. 

As part of the Winter Games, Vancouver will also host a range of cultural programs celebrating Canada's cultural diversity,Aboriginal heritage and art scene.  

With the venues currently nearly all completed in anticipationfor the Winter Games, now is the perfect time to explore the area and experience the build up to Vancouver 2010! 

 For more information visit www.vancouver2010.com

 Click here to download the schedule of events.