2010 Winter Paralympics

The 2010 Winter Paralympics, officially known as the X Paralympic Winter Games, will be held in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia between March 12 to March 21, 2010.

Vancouver has been excited about the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics ever since it was announced in July, 2003 that the city would host the winter games.

The Opening Ceremony will take place in BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia. 2010 will be the second time Canada has hosted the Paralympics, including the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto.

Vancouver sees the 2010 games (Olympics and Paralympics) as a chance to build on its history as a world-class city that began in 1986 with the World's Fair.

On June 7, 2006, Prince Edward, as a member of the Canadian Royal Family, and patron of the British Paralympic Association, raised the flag of the Paralympic Games outside Vancouver City Hall.

Five sports will be on the Games program: Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Wheelchair curling, and Sledge Hockey. The sporting events during the 2010 winter paralympics will be shared between Vancouver and Whistler.

The mascot, Sumi, an animal guardian spirit with the wings of the Thunderbird and legs of a black bear, is the first time the Olympic and Paralympic mascots were introduced at the same time.

Canadian Host Cities for 2010 Paralympic Games

Vancouver

Vancouver is the Host City of the 2010 Winter Games. It is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty and is recognized as being one of the world’s most livable cities, renowned for its innovative programs and leadership in sustainability, accessibility and inclusivity.

Richmond

Richmond is a unique, culturally diverse city, close to both downtown Vancouver and the US border. It is home to the spectacular Richmond Olympic Oval, site of the speed skating competitions for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Surrey

One of British Columbia’s fastest-growing cities, Surrey is home to the Games Preparation Centre — a facility that will play a key role in preparing volunteers and ceremony participants in the staging of a successful 2010 Winter Games.

Whistler

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. Whistler has the largest ski area in North America and is well-positioned as the Host Mountain Resort of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains offer world-class skiing facilities, including new Olympic and Paralympic venues, an intimate, pedestrian-friendly village and a community pride that welcomes spectators, skiers and lovers of winter activities.

Tickets to the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics will be sold in three Phases.

Phase 1, was open to Canadian residents from October 3 - November 7, 2008 and sold out.

International buyers will be able to purchase tickets in early 2009.

Event times and detailed information for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics

Further Information Regarding 2010 Winter Paralympics

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