Preview the Olympic Venues

Curious about the Olympic Venues?  Check out our aerial photos for a bird's eye view of the where the world's top athletes will be competing. 

Looking for directions? This article also provides links to maps and information on how to get to several of the key venues.  

BC Place:

Click on the image above to explore an interactive panorama of BC Place and the surrounding area.

BC Place’s iconic white dome (as pictured above) is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, in close proximity to General Motors Place and the Olympic Village. This is the location of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and the Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. This will also be the site of the nightly Victory Ceremonies.

BC Place Stadium seats approximately 55,000 spectators and features the largest air-supported stadium roof in North America.

Click here for a map and information on how to get to BC Place by transit.

Richmond Olympic Oval:

Click on the image above to explore an interactive panorama of the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The newly built facility at the Richmond Oval (pictured above) will host Olympic Speed Skating events. The venue has capacity for 7,600 people. The O-Zone is located nearby and features entertainment and cultural activities. Click here for a schedule of O-Zone events.

Click here for a map and information on how to get to the Oval by transit.


Mountain Venues- Whistler and Cypress:

Click the image above to explore an interactive panorama of Whistler.

Whistler will host an array of events including alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, bobsleigh and luge. One of British Columbia's most famous attractions, Whistler/Blackcomb is approximately a 2 hour drive from Vancouver. For information on accommodation and activities in Whistler, please visit the resort’s website.

Cypress Mountain, located in West Vancouver, will host the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard events.

Click here for information about getting to Whistler and Cypress.


The University of British Columbia:

Click the image above to explore an interactive panorama of UBC.

The University of British Columbia's Thunderbird Arena will host Ice Hockey events during the Games.  Canada's national hockey program was born at Thunderbird Arena when in 1963 when a national hockey team was formed for the Innsbruck 1964 Olympic Winter Games in Austria. 

Click here for a map and information on how to get to UBC.