City of Richmond
Richmond O Zone By the Numbers
25 February 2010The many attractions at the Richmond O Zone have made it one of the hottest attractions for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, drawing in over 280,000 people since opening its gates on Feb. 12.
“The Richmond O Zone has done a great job of planning family friendly events that everyone can be a part of, regardless of who you are cheering for at the Games,” says Cynthia Lockrey, Senior Manager of Media Relations.
BC Street has attracted over 132,000 people by displaying BC culture, and immersing attendees in some of the wonderful things that make BC the most beautiful place to live. After strolling down BC Street, over 10,000 wine enthusiasts have had the pleasure of stopping by the Ice Gate and sampling Inniskillin’s Icewine.
With Richmond being home to the Richmond Olympic Oval, which has attracted over 70,000 people, it’s fitting that Richmond City Hall has seen 37,000 speed skating fans check out the various displays. After having an opportunity to view the history of speed skating, over 18,000 individuals have put their skating skills to the test at the Ice Zone.
The Richmond Cultural Centre, which is located in the O Zone, has been a great place for over 23,000 visitors to brush up on their history and get in touch with their inner artist.
The interactive BCLC Games Dome has been one of the most popular attractions within the Richmond O Zone as it allows guests to experience Olympic events first-hand. Over 27,000 participants have been awarded honorary athlete accreditations.
The Richmond O Zone is only open for four more days, so come and join in the fun while it lasts – 280,000 people can’t be wrong!
For a complete listing of upcoming weekend events visit www.richmondozone.ca.
