March 22, 2010 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Festivals & Events
During its final day, The Paralympic Torch Relay travels from
Robson Square celebrations in downtown Vancouver to BC Place for the
Opening Ceremony! Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler follows the flame around
Vancouver, stops in for a coffee at Cafe Artigiano and visits the
Vancouver Art Gallery before viewing some sledge hockey at Robson
Square. He then follows the flame as it journeys on a Sea King
helicopter, two naval ships and a Zodiac boat to the Opening Ceremony!
The
10-day inspirational journey of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch
Relay began on March 3, 2010 in Ottawa and visited several Canadian
Celebration Sites along its route to Vancouver, BC.
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March 22, 2010 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Historic & Heritage Sites
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The Paralympic Torch Relay starts its last 24 hours with a First
Nation blessing on Musqueam Territory before travelling around downtown
Vancouver. Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler follows the flame and visits
the Museum of Anthropology and the Granville Room before seeing Roberto
Luongo carry the torch and light the cauldron at Robson Square!
March 22, 2010 | Field Reports >
Whistler, Skiing & Snowboarding
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The Paralympic Torch Relay comes through Whistler, British
Columbia! Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler follows the flame to the top of
Whistler Blackcomb. There he learns about the Whistler Adaptive Sports
Program with Wheelchair Basketball star Naoki Yasu. He then skis to the
village with Paralympian Ski Racer Phil Chew to join in on the
Paralympic Torch Relay celebration!
March 22, 2010 | Field Reports >
Squamish, Historic & Heritage Sites
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The Paralympic
Torch Relay arrives in Squamish, British Columbia, the outdoor
recreation capital of Canada! Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler journeys
with the flame around Squamish and hits up a single track mountain bike
ride before hearing torchbearer stories of determination, inspiration,
courage and equality.
March 16, 2010 | Field Reports >
Victoria, Car / Truck / Motorcycle
The Paralympic Torch Relay arrives in BC! Torch Relay Reporter
Chris Wheeler joins the Norwegian Wheelchair Curling Team to learn more
about the sport before he sees the flame travel from Esquimalt to
Victoria where he speaks with Rick Hansen the "Man in Motion"!
March 10, 2010 | Field Reports >
Squamish, Historic & Heritage Sites
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I live in Squamish and so I was was very thankful to hear that the Paralympic torch relay was going to come through town on Sunday, March 7th.
The flame was lit by members of the Squamish Nation and then brought by
canoe across the water to the downtown celebration. The Paralympic
torch was ignited and then brought through the streets by individuals
each having a personal story of overcoming obstacles and finding
inspiration. An incredibly memorable day for Squamish!
March 04, 2010 | Field Reports >
North Vancouver, Car / Truck / Motorcycle
German Olympians play an Ice Hockey game on Grouse Mountain in
Vancouver, British Columbia during the 2010 Olympics. Tourism BC Field
Reporter Chris Wheeler speaks with German Olympic Figure Skater
Katarina Witt and cross-country skier Peter Schlickenrieder about
Vancouver during their game of shinny hockey. Game on!
March 03, 2010 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Attractions
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I took a trip down to Stanley Park on a Saturday raining morning and stopped in for a visit at the Vancouver Aquarium. The exhibits were amazing! Especially the jellyfish and the Beluga Whales! And the sea otters! Actually it was all pretty incredible, the tanks are huge and you feel like you're almost inside with the sea life. I then tour around Stanley Park a bit to see the Totems, some of the statues and the famous Hollow Tree.
March 01, 2010 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Car / Truck / Motorcycle
Hockey Team Canada wins gold on the last day of the Vancouver
2010 Olympics and Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter Chris Wheeler
celebrates with thousands downtown on Granville Street! What a great
hockey game and what a great Olympics in Vancouver, BC!
March 01, 2010 | Field Reports >
Vancouver, Sightseeing Tours
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During the excitement of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics,
Chris Wheeler Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter checks out the
filming of the Stephen Colbert Report before he learns more about Sochi
2014 at the Russian House located in Science World.