Celebrate Whistler’s 10th Olympic and Paralympic anniversary this winter

Thirty-three tribute events will rekindle magic of the Games

Whistler is inviting everyone who experienced the magic of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, along with everyone excited by this landmark moment in Whistler’s history, to join in its 10th anniversary celebrations.

The celebrations will take place during February and March and will include dozens of events at the Whistler Public Library, Whistler Olympic Plaza and other locations throughout Whistler Village. The hub will be Whistler Public Library, which was Canada Whistler Olympic House and Paralympic House during the 2010 Games.

“From February 12 to 28 and March 12 to 21, Whistler Village be filled with a steady hum of excitement as we remember the incredible 2010 Winter Games when history was made and the world came to our doorstep,” said Whistler Mayor Jack Crompton. “It was a remarkable time that helped set Whistler on the path to become what it is today. I look forward to wearing my red mittens, blue jacket and other special mementos and reliving the magic with the community and resort guests.”

2010 Games organizers, volunteers, torchbearers, athletes who competed and those who were inspired, enthusiastic spectators, and everyone else in Whistler is invited to attend the tribute celebrations and share their memories.

All-ages programming

The 2010 Games Anniversary festivities will kick off Wednesday, February 12 at noon with Cake & Quatchi at the Whistler Public Library. Enjoy cake, hot chocolate and a chance to get a photo with the larger-than-life Sasquatch who was one of the official mascots of the 2010 Games.

A Breakfast of Champions will take place on Friday, February 14, where community members and guests are invited to eat like an Olympian at a free pancake breakfast.

On Wednesday, February 19, everyone involved in making the 2010 Olympics a success is invited to the 2010 Reunion @ Family Après at Whistler Olympic Plaza. Volunteers, torchbearers, staff and athletes are encouraged to wear their blue jackets and other Olympic memorabilia for the reunion party.

Games-time volunteers will also get a special tribute at the Whistler Museum & Archives on Friday, February 28 during the Building the Spirit: Whistler’s Volunteers of the 2010 Games event. The evening will feature stories, artifacts and a chance for everyone to record and share their experiences.

Those involved in the Paralympics are invited to the 2010 Paralympic Reunion @ Family Après on Monday, March 16. Blue jackets are encouraged. Share memories, and enjoy snacks and entertainment.

Throughout February and March, Games Replay! will take place on a big screen in the Whistler Public Library. Find a cozy chair in the Library Lounge and relive the 2010 Games on the big screen. The Games Memories Photos will be on display in the library lounge. Take a walk down memory lane at this exhibit of select professional photographs.

The Olympic and Paralympic Medals created by Corinne Hunt and Omer Abel will be showcased at Municipal Hall reception, and Whistler Museum & Archives will have a special 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games exhibit, tracing the 50 year journey and six separate bids that culminated in the spectacular 2010 Games.

Fire & Ice shows on Sunday, February 16 and 23 and Sunday, March 15 will also pay tribute to the Games.

The 10th anniversary celebrations are made possible by the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) with support from Tourism Whistler, the Whistler Public Library and the Province of British Columbia’s Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT Hotel Tax.)

To learn more, visit whistler.ca/2010anniversary

Full program listing

February

Cake & Quatchi
Date: Wednesday, February 12
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Join us at the Library on February 12 to kick off the 2010 Games Anniversary! We’ll be serving cake and hot chocolate on Library Plaza. Our friend Quatchi is back in town! You’ll have a chance to get a photo with this larger-than-life Sasquatch. Please bring your own reusable mug.

Family Après: Games Editions
Date: February 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Gather your friends and family and join us for outdoor winter fun. Between February 12 and February 28 we’ll be adding special Games anniversary surprises, sport demos and athlete visits.

Olympic-themed Storytime
Date: Friday, February 14, 21 & 28
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Join us in the Burrow at Whistler Public Library for a sports and Olympic-themed story time. We’ll share songs and stories that celebrate winter sports and the Olympic spirit! This program is for preschool-aged children and their caregivers.

A Breakfast of Champions – Pancake Breakfast
Date: Friday, February 14
Time: 10a.m. - noon
Location: Whistler Public Library
Come to the Whistler Public Library on Friday, February 14 and eat like an Olympian at the free Pancake Breakfast.

Olympic-themed Crafts
Date: Saturday, February 15 & 22
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Come by the Library and enjoy this parent-directed hour. We will have games, materials for crafts, and a story corner with felt stories and puppets, all based around the theme of the Olympic and Paralympic Games and winter sports. This program is for families of all ages.

Cypress Point Winter Carnival: ART-LYMPICS
Date: Sunday, February 16
Time: Noon – 4 p.m.
Location: 5678 Alta Lake Road
The 7th Annual Cypress Point Winter Carnival returns with a full afternoon of ART-LYMPICS themed activities, games, food, drinks and live entertainment. Afternoon activities and entertainment are free, with hot drinks and food available for purchase from the Cypress Point Café.

Fire & Ice
Date: Sunday, February 16 and Sunday, February 23
Time: 7 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Skiers Plaza
Every Sunday night during winter, see a spectacular display of ski and snowboard skills at the legendary Fire & Ice Show in Skier's Plaza. Whistler's best skiers and riders jump and flip through a blazing ring of fire accompanied by fire spinners, a DJ and fireworks display. An electrifying evening of free, live entertainment to enjoy with family and friends. There’s a chance to win 2010 Games Anniversary special prizing.

2010 Reunion @ Family Après
Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Calling all Blue Jackets! We’re gathering 2010 Games volunteers, torchbearers, staff and athletes during Family Après on February 19 for a reunion party. Join us to share memories with old friends and enjoy some snacks and entertainment.

Bobs & Lolo
Date: Friday, February 21
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Juno Award-winning musicians Bobs & Lolo are back at the Library! This dynamic duo is dedicated to connecting children to nature with music, movement, and make-believe. Join us at the Library on Friday, February 21 for their upbeat, interactive show.

Lost Lake Nordic Trails – S’mores at the Warming Hut
Date: Thursday, February 27
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Lost Lake Nordic Trails Warming Hut
Cost: A Nordic Trails Day Ticket or Pass is required.
Nordic ski or snowshoe to the Lost Lake Warming hut and share in the magic of a cozy campfire. There will be free s’mores and hot chocolate available. Please bring your own reusable mug.

Building the Spirit: Whistler’s Volunteers of the 2010 Games
Date: Friday, February 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Whistler Museum & Archives
The exhibit, Building the Spirit: Whistler's Volunteers of the 2010 Games, will open at 7p.m. Friday, February 28 and feature stories and artefacts of volunteers and community members who participated in the 2010 Winter Games. Opening night will include a chance for everyone to record and share their own experiences of 2010 and the multi-year lead up, and we are encouraging everyone who attends the opening to bring/wear their Olympic gear. Opening night will be free admission.

Barbed Choir – Wavin’ Flag
Date: Sunday, February 23
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Do you love to sing? Do you love meeting new people? Come out and make some music with Barbed Choir, Whistler's rock ’n roll choir! We’ll be offering a special, Olympic-themed session on February 23, singing K’Naan’s beloved anthem, Wavin’ Flag. No musical skill or experience required!

Games Replay!
Date: Daily
Time: Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Relive the 2010 Games at the Library! Whistler Public Library will be screening footage of Team Canada’s participation in the 2010 Olympics and Paralympics.

Games Memories Photo Display
Date: Daily
Time: Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Take a walk down memory lane at the Whistler Public Library. View a selection of photos taken in Whistler during the 2010 Games. You might spot yourself in the sea of red and white.

Speakers Corner
Dates: Daily from February 12 to 27
Time: Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Do you have a story from the 2010 Olympics or Paralympics that you’d like to share? You can be a part of Whistler history! From February 12 to 27, the Whistler Museum’s Speakers Corner will be located at Whistler Public Library – you can stop by and record your story, which will be added to the Museum’s digital archives.

Games Medals Display @ Whistler’s Municipal Hall
Dates: Monday – Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Municipal Hall
The Olympic and Paralympic Medals created by Corinne Hunt and Omer Abel, are on display at Municipal Hall reception.

Whistler Museum & Archives
Date: Daily
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 4333 Main Street, Whistler
Discover the 50 year journey and six separate bids that culminated in the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, see equipment used by local athletes, and take your picture holding an Olympic torch!

March

Meet Sumi, the Paralympic Mascot
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Join us at the Library on March 12 to kick off the 2010 Paralympic Anniversary! We’ll be serving cake and Sumi’s favorite hot chocolate on Library Plaza. Please bring your own reusable mug.

Paralympic-themed Storytime
Date: Friday, March 13 & 20
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Join us in the Burrow at Whistler Public Library for a sports and Paralympic-themed story time. We’ll share songs and stories that celebrate winter sports and the Paralympic spirit! This program is for preschool-aged children and their caregivers.

Paralympic-themed Crafts
Date: Saturday, March 14 & Saturday, March 20
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Come by the Library and enjoy this parent-directed hour. We will have games, materials for crafts, and a story corner with felt stories and puppets, all based around the theme of the Paralympic Games and winter sports. This program is for families of all ages.

2010 Reunion @ Family Après
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Calling all Blue Jackets! We’re gathering 2010 Games volunteers, torchbearers, staff and athletes during Family Après on March 16 for a reunion party. Join us to share memories with old friends and enjoy some snacks and entertainment.

Family Après: Games Editions
Date: March 16 & 18
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Gather your friends and family and join us for outdoor winter fun. On March 16 and March 18 we’ll be adding special Games anniversary surprises, sport demos and athlete visits.

Fire & Ice
Date: Sunday, March 15
Time: 7:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Skiers Plaza
Every Sunday night during winter, see a spectacular display of ski and snowboard skills at the legendary Fire & Ice Show in Skier's Plaza. Whistler's best skiers and riders jump and flip through a blazing ring of fire accompanied by fire spinners, a DJ and fireworks display. An electrifying evening of free, live entertainment to enjoy with family and friends. There’s a chance to win 2010 Games Anniversary special prizing.

Lost Lake Nordic Trails – S’mores at the Warming Hut
Date: Thursday, March 17
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Lost Lake Nordic Trails Warming Hut
Cost: A Nordic Trails Day Ticket or Pass is required.
Description: Nordic ski or snowshoe to the Lost Lake Warming hut and share in the magic of a cozy campfire. There will be free s’mores and hot chocolate available. Please bring your own reusable mug.

Games Memories Photo Display
Date: Daily until March 22
Time: Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Whistler Public Library
Take a walk down memory lane at the Whistler Public Library. View a selection of photos taken in Whistler during the 2010 Games. You might spot yourself in the sea of red and white.