2010 Olympic Village

Welcome to the vibrant heart of the two thousand ten Winter Games, the Vancouver Olympic Village. As you stand here, taking in the panoramic views of False Creek, it is essential to understand the sheer ambition that birthed this…

Welcome to the central plaza of the Olympic Village, a space designed to foster community interaction and serve as a visual anchor. As you stand here, you are immediately struck by the presence of two colossal sparrow sculptures…

Standing before you is a remarkable piece of preserved industrial history, the former Vancouver Salt Company Limited building. In a neighborhood dominated by twenty first century glass and steel, this structure immediately stands…

As we walk through these beautifully manicured residential streets, it is difficult to imagine that this bustling neighborhood was once widely referred to as a ghost town. Following the conclusion of the two thousand ten Winter…

We now approach a retail space that perfectly encapsulates the quirky, pragmatic evolution of the Olympic Village. What currently operates as a busy, well stocked liquor store holds a deeply fascinating history. …

As we move toward the water's edge, we enter the bustling epicentre of the neighborhood's culinary and social life. This waterfront plaza, anchored by establishments like the Tap and Barrel, represents the ultimate realization of…

For our final section along the Olympic Village route, position yourself right on the edge of the seawall, looking eastward toward the end of False Creek. From this vantage point, you are treated to a spectacular view of some of…

As we conclude our audio tour of the two thousand ten Olympic Village, take one last, sweeping look at the neighborhood that surrounds you. What began as an incredibly stressful, politically charged mega project has blossomed…