Communities of British Columbia Showcased at BC Street at the Richmond O Zone
02 February 2010
Close to 350,000 tourists are expected to descend upon Vancouver, Whistler and Richmond for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, with hundreds of millions of more people watching from around the globe. For a region already known for its spectacular vistas and natural beauty, the opportunity of the Olympic experience is rich for communities looking to enhance a global reputation with regional showcases and a slew of local tourist and business opportunities.
In total, 82 communities from every corner of the province will be showcased at BC Street at the Richmond O Zone, the most comprehensive interactive provincial during the event.
"On behalf of the City of Richmond, I'm happy to welcome the over 80 communities from throughout British Columbia that have accepted our invitation to be part of BC Street at the Richmond O Zone," says Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. "We believe providing a showcase for all the great communities and regions of British Columbia is an important part of our programming mix at the O Zone, and I believe many visitors from around the world who visit the O Zone will be astounded at all British Columbia has to offer."
Starting on February 12 and running until the end of the Games, BC Street will showcase seven regions of the province each with their own unique pavilion: Vancouver Coast & Mountains, the Cariboo Regional District, Comox Valley, Sooke, South Okanagan-Similkameen, the District of Tofino and the Kootenay Rockies.
Designed to highlight a slice of “Beautiful British Columbia” within a one-block radius for Olympic Games attendees and media representatives from around the globe, BC Street is a chance to experience the attributes and unique characteristics of seven regions of the province. During the Olympic Games local mayors, artists, athletes, eco-tourism representatives will also be on hand to offer expert knowledge and excellent stories on all that British Columbia has to offer.
BC Street is a FREE attraction and will be open daily during the Games, February 12 to February 28, 3:00 – 11:00 p.m. weekdays and noon – 11:00 p.m. weekends.
For more information visit www.richmondozone.ca.
