Olympics Quick Guide
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This quick reference guide identifies selected online information resources for the 2010 Olympics and related events. It is intended as an efficient information portal for Olympic visitors to SFU Vancouver and any interested SFU students, faculty, and staff.
Simon Fraser University and the Olympics
Simon Fraser University and the Olympics
Harbour Centre Changes
Learning Commons Consultations
Olympics and Paralympics 2010 Research Guide
"The Olympics in Print: From the SFU Library Collection" is a display of SFU books related to the Olympics. The display is located on the main floor of Belzberg Library and will be maintained until March 2.
General Websites
Blog focusing on the Vancouver metropolitan area, including much Olympic commentary.
Click on the tabs for accommodation, dining out, things to do, transportation, and other information directly related to tourism in Vancouver.
Events and Activities
Links to more more than 30 free events, including the Canadian pavilions, international houses, corporate shindigs, and city events. Descriptions and map directions provided.
During the 2010 Winter Games, the City of Vancouver, with support from the Government of Canada, will host LiveCity Vancouver - two exciting and distinct outdoor celebration sites: LiveCity Yaletown and LiveCity Downtown. There is also a complete LiveCity schedule available online.
Vancouver Info Center Calendar
Granvilee Island Visitor’s Guide
Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA) and the 2010 Winter Games
The DVBIA's guide to Olympic information, events, and activities, including a map of free downtown activities, daily hotsheet and a useful information guide of the Top Ten Questions Expected From Olympic Visitors.
Transportation
“Everything you need to know to travel during the 2010 Winter Games”. Features include a trip planner, bus schedules, venue transportation, and ferry and airport arrivals/departures listings.
2010 Olympics Transportation Information for Spectators
Homepage for Vancouver's public transportation system, including bus routes, Skytrain, West Coast Express, Seabus.
Translink's February Bus Re-Routes And Additional Olympic Transit Services
Maps
Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA) Activity Locations Map
Click on an event, then scroll to the "Click here" link to open a site-specific Google map.
Maps of Vancouver, Olympic road network, pedestrian corridors, walking and cycling map, venue maps, civic theatres, and the public art map.
Olympic Transportation Departure Hubs Maps:
Local Media
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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