REMEMBERING THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES

If you ask a long-term resident of the Sea to Sky Corridor where he or she was during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and Paralympics, you’re likely to be greeted by smiles and a wistful gaze — and if you have time, a few entertaining stories. Guests who visit Whistler, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic “Host Mountain Resort,” in February and March 2020 will have a chance to be part of events marking the Games’ 10-year anniversary.

The organizations planning events during the anniversary period (Feb. 12 to March 21, 2020) include the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), the Whistler Museum and Archives, the Whistler Public Library and Whistler Sport Legacies, the not-for-profit group that operates venues such as the Whistler Sliding Centre and Whistler Olympic Park.

An exhibit titled “Building the Olympics” is planned at the Whistler Museum and Archives, located next to the Whistler Library on

Main Street. “It will include both elements of building the physical infrastructure as well as building the community spirit around it,” says Museum Curator Brad Nichols.

As for the library, “expect events ranging from panel discussions to musical performances and everything in between,” says Elizabeth Tracy, Whistler Public Library director. Officials are also working on events involving “beloved” 2010 Games mascots Quatchi, Sumi, Miga and Muk Muk. Visit whistlerlibrary.ca or artswhistler.com/event.

Whistler Sport Legacies officials will be coordinating Whistler events with activities taking place in Vancouver. RMOW officials are planning to release details of the 10th-anniversary commemorations in January. For up-to-date information visit whistler.ca/2010Games.