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Paralympic Torch Relay: Vancouver, British Columbia & Opening Ceremony

March 22, 2010 | Field Reports > Vancouver, Festivals & Events

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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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Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 01:05 PM

Paralympic Torch Relay: Roberto Luongo in Vancouver, British Columbia

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!

Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 01:03 PM

Paralympic Torch Relay: Whistler, British Columbia

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!

Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 01:02 PM

Paralympic Torch Relay: Squamish, British Columbia

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.

Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 01:00 PM

Paralympic Torch Relay: Esquimalt to Victoria, British Columbia

March 16, 2010 | Field Reports > Victoria, Car / Truck / Motorcycle

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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"!

Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 12:01 PM

Ice Hockey on Grouse Mountain with German Olympians: Vancouver 2010 Olympics

March 04, 2010 | Field Reports > North Vancouver, Car / Truck / Motorcycle

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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!

Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 10:25 PM

CANADA WINS GOLD: Vancouver 2010 Olympics

March 01, 2010 | Field Reports > Vancouver, Car / Truck / Motorcycle

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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!

Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 04:10 PM

Stephen Colbert Report & Russia House : Vancouver 2010 Olympics

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.

Posted by Chris Wheeler, at 04:07 PM