2010 INFO CENTRE IN WHISTLER HOSTS
FIVE-YEAR COUNTDOWN CELEBRATION
Why is
Vancouver Whistler considered an ideal location to host the 2010
Winter Games?
Whistler is a
premier, year-round resort destination that will benefit
greatly from the increased positive exposure associated with
its candidate status as an Olympic Venue.
The 2010 Winter Games
will focus international media attention on Vancouver and
Whistler, increase tourism, and generate new business
investment. The 2010 Olympics also promise facility and
sport legacies, social housing, and will be a catalyst for
public infrastructure improvements that benefit all residents
in the Sea to Sky Corridor and beyond. According to a recent
economic study by the provincial Ministry of Competition,
Science and Enterprise, a winning 2010 Bid combined with an
expanded convention centre in Vancouver could result in the
following economic benefits:
Generate up to $10 billion
in direct economic activity.
Create about 228,000
direct and indirect jobs throughout the province.
Result in up to $2.5
billion in incremental tax revenues.
What makes Canada an excellent
host country?
Canada is a safe and stable
nation.
Canada has an excellent
record for hosting major world-class events such as the Winter
Olympic and Paralympic Games in Calgary in 1988, 'Expo 86'
World Exposition in Vancouver in 1986, and the World Figure
Skating Championships in Vancouver in 2001. Whistler has
hosted numerous World Cup alpine, freestyle and snowboarding
events as well as the 2001 World Freestyle Championships.
Vancouver is repeatedly
recognized by the William M. Mercer Institute as one of the
world's most livable cities. Whistler is noted as one of North
America's top ski destinations by major publications in North
America and Great Britain.
Canada is a world leader in
advancing the interests of athletes with a disability.
