Visitors and Spectators

The 2010 Paralympic Games are hosted by the City of Vancouver and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (located approximately two hours drive from Vancouver). Venues in Metro Vancouver include the Vancouver Paralympic Centre for Wheelchair Curling and UBC Thunderbird Arena for Sledge Hockey, while Biathlon, Cross-Country and Alpine Skiing events will take place at Whistler facilities.

BC Place in downtown Vancouver is the host venue for the Paralympic Opening Ceremonies. Daily Victory Ceremonies in Vancouver will be held after competitions at sports venues, while Whistler will celebrate medal winners with nightly celebrations at Whistler Medals Plaza in the heart of the resort.

Visitors to Vancouver can take advantage of TransLink’s outstanding transit services, as your Paralympic event ticket provides unlimited access to transit services for the day of the event. Use our Trip Planner tool to map the best route for your needs, or see our Games Venues section for maps and suggested routes for Paralympic events.

For travel to Whistler, see TravelSmart2010.ca for information on motor coach companies, details on BC Transit Vancouver to Whistler services, or access to highway conditions for those driving the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway. For complete event and venue details, visit Vancouver2010.com.