The 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

The Olympic Games bring the world together in ways very few celebrations can. Nation houses open their doors, displays of national pride abound and citizens of countries across the globe proudly wear their national costumes, colours and smiles. Whistler Village became our own small United Nations as visitors, locals and athletes alike all gathered to celebrate with one another.

Though the 2010 Winter Games have come and gone, the legacies left behind will forever be part of Whistler’s tapestry.

Legacies

The lasting impact of the 2010 Winter Games on our community is tremendous. With a vastly improved highway, brand-new competition venues, Whistler Olympic Plaza, the Athletes’ Village housing complex and the lifelong memories gained from hosting the world, Whistler will never be the same.

One of the most scenic highways in the world, the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler, received many upgrades in preparation for the Games, making this breathtakingly scenic route safer and faster.

The Whistler Sliding Centre and Whistler Olympic Park are striving legacy venues that grow future athletes and host competitions from grassroots up to World Cup level, but they are also used and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike who want to experience and discover sliding sports, Nordic skiing and more.

The neighbourhood that was home to the Olympic Athletes’ Village in 2010 now provides affordable housing to many locals. The area, known as Cheakamus Crossing, also offers a brand-new youth hostel and is home to the Whistler Athletes’ Centre, a training and accommodation facility for athletes and sport groups.

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