The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will begin its 106-day Canadian journey on October 30, 2009. The Flame's pan-Canadian journey will culminate on February 12, 2010, when it arrives in Vancouver for the opening ceremony before a global viewing audience of billions. The full torch relay route and an updated interactive map are available on the Vancouver 2010 website.
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay route will be the longest domestic Torch Relay in Olympic history, stretching over 45,000 kilometres throughout Canada. Once finished, the Olympic Flame will have been welcomed in over 1,000 communities and passed within one hour of more than 90 per cent of the entire Canadian population. The Government of Canada is a proud supporter of the Olympic Torch Relay helping to bring the Olympic Flame to as many Canadians as possible.
Resources
Ontario Torch Relay Route (pdf, 3.3 MB)
Media Releases
Oakville Selected for 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Route (April 27, 2009)
Olympic Torch Relay flag flies at Town Hall (November 30, 2009)
VANOC
VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010. Visit the Vancouver 2010 website for schedule and program details.
If you are interested in donating to the Canadian winter Olympic athletes, please visit Olympic Foundation national website.
