Where was the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics held?

Where was the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics held?

The Opening Ceremony took place in BC Place Stadium in Vancouver and the Closing Ceremony in Whistler. Vancouver had been excited about the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics ever since it was announced in July, 2003 that the city would host the winter games.

Where was the Winter Paralympics held in 2010?

The 2010 Winter Paralympics, officially known as the X Paralympic Winter Games, were held in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia between March 12 to March 21, 2010.

What was the budget for the 2010 Winter Olympics?

C$580 million was the taxpayer-supported budget to construct or renovate venues throughout Vancouver and Whistler. A final audit conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers released in December 2010 revealed total operation cost to have been $1.84 billion and came in on budget resulting in neither surplus nor deficit.

Who are the mascots for the 2010 Winter Olympics?

The mascots for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games were designed by Vicki Wong and Michael C. Murphy of Meomi Design and introduced on November 27, 2007.

When was the last Winter Olympics in the US?

The last time the United States hosted an Olympics was in 2002, when Salt Lake City was the site of the Winter Games. The last Summer Olympics in the United States were the 1996 Atlanta Games.

What are the Winter Olympics dates?

Here’s all you need to know including dates, sporting events, venue and how to watch. The 2018 Winter Olympics will take place from Feb. 9, 2018 to Feb. 25, 2018.

What sports are in the Olympics?

Archery. Archery involves the use of a bow to fire arrows at a target board from a set distance.