You've Gotta Love BC Street

Looking for more ways to get into the Olympic Spirit? The best option is to get out and enjoy the atmosphere by attending some of the special events that are happening during the games.  You'll love BC Street- the entertainment, food tasting and creative activities are loads of fun!

BC Street (located at the Richmond O-Zone) is a fabulous exhibition highlighting some of the best places in beautiful British Columbia. Keep reading for a sneak peak of what you can expect.

Cariboo Regional District Pavilion- Learn about the 2010-2011 Forest Capital of Canada

This pavilion demonstrates the roles of tourism, agriculture and forestry in the region. As a special treat the hosts are offering visitors samples beef jerk and pepperoni, birch syrup and birch toffee. Don’t miss the performances by the Cowboy Poet!


Okanagan Similkameen Region- Grape stomping competitions and more

Several wineries have their products on display at this pavilion. Get creative and design your own wine bottle, partake in the grape stomping demonstrations and learn about one of BC’s most beautiful regions.


Comox Valley- Find out about the “Olympics before the Olympics”

Some say the Comox Valley was the “Olympics before the Olympics.” Why? Over 372 Olympic and Paralympic athletes visited region’s Mount Washington Alpine Resort for Pre-Olympic Training. The balloon floating outside the building lets visitors know the depth of the snow base at the mountain. At this pavilion you can also sample oysters, cheeses and wines from the valley and learn about some of the local tourist attractions.


Vancouver Coast & Mountains- What is Geocashing?

Learn about the new Geo Tourism program being offered by the Gold Country Region in BC’s southern interior. Its modern treasure hunting with a twist! Get a sneak peak of the experience by trying the geo-cashing treasure hunt within the pavilion.

For food lovers, the exhibitors from the Fraser Valley are offering samples of local products including wine, cheese, honey, hazelnuts and coffee.

DVD’s and green screens showcase Tofino’s world famous beaches and great moments from the 2009 O’Neill Coldwater Classic surfing competition. The beautifully decorated pavilion provides a glimpse of the region’s local arts, natural landscape and culture.

Collaborative Painting with Monk

West Coast artist Monk is inviting everyone to contribute to a beautiful collaborative painting called “Nodar's Spirit" that is dedicated to Georgian athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili. The painting depicts a magical place in the world-- the trees at Cathedral Grove near Qualicum Beach. Everyone is free to contribute to the work and folks can sign their names on the back of the painting, which will eventually be taken to Georgia.

Be sure to visit the street for even more to see at do. 82 communities from around BC are showcased at the event!