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Opening Ceremonies

Opening and Closing Ceremonies are unique, large-scale celebrations capturing the spirit and personality of our city, province and country, and are a celebration of the world’s greatest athletes.

The Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony will take place at Vancouver’s BC Place on February 12, 2010. The Closing Ceremony on February 28, 2010 will also be held at BC Place.

Gates will open at 14:00 for the Opening Ceremony and at 13:30 for the Closing Ceremony. You are asked to be in your seats by the start of the audience participation rehearsal at 17:00 for the Opening Ceremony and 16:30 for the Closing Ceremony.

Victory Ceremonies

When the athletes step up to the podium to receive their medals at the Victory Ceremonies, be there to share in their excitement. Each evening begins with a provincial/territorial celebration, the awarding of the medals and a concert finale honouring the medallists. Join the celebrations every night at BC Place and Whistler Medals Plaza.

Olympic Sports in Vancouver

Victory Ceremonies for figure skating, hockey and curling will take place in the competition venue. 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.

Olympic Sports in Whistler

Victory Ceremonies for all Whistler-based Olympic sports will be presented at Whistler Medals Plaza, with the exception of the men’s 50-kilometre cross-country skiing competition on February 28, which will be awarded in BC Place as part of the Closing Ceremony.

Victory Ceremonies Schedule

• 18:30 Provincial/territorial celebration live in BC Place
  Provincial/territorial celebration simulcast live in Whistler Medals Plaza
• 19:00 Medals presentation in BC Place and Whistler Medals Plaza

• 19:30 Live concert in BC Place and Whistler Medals Plaza