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THE OLYMPIC CITIES TOUR AND MAP RICHMOND (20 MIN FROM VANCOUVER)

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Richmond Olympic Oval — the premier facility of the 2010 Games, now a worldclass centre for activities of all kinds.

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Olympic Experience — Canada’s only Olympic Museum inside the Richmond Olympic Oval.

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Olympic Cauldron — right on the waterfront,

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Olympic Village — now a lively urban

one of the city’s best photo ops!

neighbourhood featuring dining, entertainment and an incredible boardwalk.

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Whistler Sliding Centre — host of the bobsleigh, skeleton and luge competitions during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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Olympic Rings — a great place for photos, in the heart of the famous Whistler Village.

OLYMPIC LEGACY In 2010, 82 countries, 2,566 athletes and over a million international guests came together in the cities of Whistler, Vancouver and Richmond to experience the XXI Winter Olympic Games.

A two-hour trip to Whistler will give you access to the Sliding Centre and a nice photo opportunity of the Rings in the village. Downtown Vancouver has the Olympic Cauldron, definitely worth a picture, and the Olympic Village apartments.

RICHMOND It is the City of Richmond, just a 20-minute Canada Line rapid transit ride from downtown Vancouver, where the legacy of 2010 really lives.

INUKSUK (pronounced In-ook-shook) An inuksuk is a human-made stone landmark with ancient roots in Inuit culture. The official emblem for the XXI Olympic Winter Games was an inuksuk named Ilanaaq.

THE OLYMPIC OVAL

SIGNATURE VENUE OF THE GAMES The Richmond Olympic Oval was the signature venue of the 2010 Games.

The design concept was inspired by the flow of the nearby Fraser River and the flight of the wild birds that inhabit its estuary.

Its roof is one of the largest clearspan wooden structures in the world, covering an area larger than four football fields. The design and application of the roof in a building of such size and significance helped British Columbia’s wood design and fabrication industry achieve global recognition.

THE OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE CANADA’S ONLY OLYMPIC MUSEUM

The Olympic Experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval is an Olympic legacy that transcends the typical museum. It’s a completely interactive, wholly immersive environment that allows fans to connect with the most inspiring moments from the Games—and experience them from a completely new point-of-view.

4.7* rating on Facebook Reviewed on TripAdvisor as a “Phenomenal experience”, “An Olympic Memory that continues to entertain.” and “Great for families”.

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VIRTUAL REALITY SPORT SIMULATIONS The Olympic Experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval features five state-of-the-art virtual reality simulators that let you experience sport from the vantage point of a world-class competitor.

Bobsleigh: Feel the speed of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic course as you challenge actual Olympic run times for the gold!

Kayak: Plunge down the raging Chilliwack River whitewater, dodging through gates at competition speeds.

Sit-ski: Try to hold your edge on just one ski as you rocket down the National Paralympic Team’s training course in Nakiska, Alberta.

Racecar: Get the thrill of driving a precision tuned Formula One race car at maximum speed.

Ski Jump: Feel the rush of Olympic Ski Jumping as you attempt to fly a distance of over two city blocks at launch speeds reaching 100 km/hr.

INTERACTIVE CHALLENGES

GOAL SCORING CHALLENGE Test your accuracy and ability to score in hockey or soccer on our high-tech sensor net.

REACTION TIMER Forwards, backwards, up, down and sideways.

Do you have what it takes to beat friends and family in this fast-paced agility challenge?

HOW HIGH/HOW FAR CAN YOU JUMP? Measure how high you can get off the ground and see how far you can jump compared to the world record.

BE AN OLYMPIC SPORTS REPORTER Be a star on TV, broadcasting an Olympic sporting event! Enter the booth, choose an event to report on, record yourself, then watch the broadcast to see how you did.

OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE THEATRE Buckle up in the Olympic Experience Theatre and walk a mile in an athlete’s shoes as they pursue their Olympic dream. Pursuit of a Dream is a nine-minute inspiring film which introduces the theme of the Olympic Experience to guests.

INSPIRING OLYMPIC AND SPORT ARTEFACTS View our priceless collection of over 500 Olympic artefacts, including Olympic torches and medals dating back to the early 1900s. Discover the evolution of equipment and training. Relive those heart-pounding Olympic events that shaped history.

MULTI-LANGUAGE AUDIO GUIDE The Olympic Experience Audio Guide is an interactive audio tour that provides an in-depth synopsis and commentary on all ROX exhibits. Download it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Multiple languages are available, including English, French, Cantonese and Mandarin. If you don’t have an iPhone or Android smartphone, iPods are available for loan free of charge at our Admission Desk.

OTHER THINGS TO DO IN RICHMOND SHOPPING AT Mc ArthurGlen DESIGNER OUTLET McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is the city’s premier fashion destination for label lovers and style hunters.

With Armani, Guess, Hugo Boss and many more for up to 70% less all year round, plus tempting cafés and restaurants, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is just 8 minutes from the Richmond Olympic Oval.

THE SEASIDE VILLAGE OF STEVESTON Home to two National Historic Sites (the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Shipyards), a bustling Fisherman’s Wharf, and the magical town of Storybrooke featured in the television show Once Upon a Time.

ALEXANDRA ROAD – AN AUTHENTIC DINING ADVENTURE With its nearly 200 restaurants, locals have nicknamed this food-lovers’ paradise “Food Street” where you’ll find all the fragrant flavours of Cantonese, Sichuan, Shanghainese, Northern Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Malaysian fare on one compact street.

THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST TEMPLE The Guan Yin Temple is one of the largest and most authentic temples in North America. Situated on Steveston Highway in Richmond, the Buddhist Temple is an exquisite architectural marvel inspired by traditional Chinese imperial design.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION For your convenience, the C94 Community Shuttle Bus will bring you from the Canada Line Brighouse Station right to the Oval’s front door. Canada Line rapid transit station can take visitors to and from downtown Vancouver in approximately 20 minutes.

WALKING We are only a few minutes away from the Landsdowne Canada Line rapid transit station and downtown Richmond.

PARKING TIPS Covered pay parking is available on site. Parkade maximum vehicle height is 6’8”. If the parking lot is full, there are several options nearby.

Parking is $1.00 per hour or $10/day. Parking stations accept coins, Visa and MasterCard.

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HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION THE OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE IS OPEN TUESDAY TO SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY MONDAYS. HOURS OF OPERATION ARE 10AM TO 5PM EVERY DAY. TICKETS FOR SAME DAY ENTRY ARE SOLD UNTIL 4:20PM. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO PLAN YOUR VISIT. THEROX.CA

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