2011 Vancouver Olympic Anniversary Events

Olympic Anniversary Celebrations Kick Off in Vancouver

by Inside Vancouver in Entertainment on February 13, 2011

The streets were alive with Olympic spirit once again in downtown Vancouver for the one-year anniversary of the 2010 Winter Games. I found myself on Robson St. and Granville St. finding golden moments in rainy conditions and somehow ended up on journey leading me towards a gold medal.

Robson Square was full of people enjoying free skating and live music. While I was there I thought I saw a gold medal. Alas, it was not but a noble medal none the less.

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Olympic Anniversary Celebrations Kick Off in Vancouver

Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Anniversary Photos

by Inside Vancouver in Events on February 10, 2011

A year ago tomorrow the eyes of the world were on Vancouver, and what a site they saw!

Below is a small collection of photos from the Inside Vancouver Flickr pool to help you relive the memories.

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Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Anniversary Photos

Relive Olympic Glories: One-Year Anniversary Party Feb. 12

by Remy Scalza in Events on February 7, 2011

Photo Credit: Remy Scalza

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been almost a year since Sidney Crosby scored the goal heard ’round the world, capping Vancouver’s unforgettable Olympic Games. It sometimes seems like it was a dream, doesn’t it: the huge crowds on the streets, the endless parties, the days spent glued to the TV and the nightly victory celebrations at BC Place.

If you have fond memories of Vancouver’s moment in the Olympic spotlight, you’ll want to check out the one-year Olympic anniversary party held at various venues downtown on Saturday, Feb. 12. Here’s a rundown of what’s in store:

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Relive Olympic Glories: One-Year Anniversary Party Feb. 12

Vancouver Olympic Anniversary Events

by Inside Vancouver in Entertainment on February 4, 2011

Photo: Alain Limoges | Flickr

Although we’ll never be able to recreate the energy and excitement we saw on Vancouver’s streets during the 2010 Olympic Games, we can sure try! Below is a listing of the many events taking place to help you relive the memories.

The listing of events below was compiled by Venture Vancouver, and was originally used in error without providing proper credit. A big thanks to Venture Vancouver who have kindly allowed us to publish it.

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Vancouver Olympic Anniversary Events