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Olympic ATHLETES & Entourage
come to COMPETE & MEET while
SPORTS FANS come to PLAY
in Vancouver and Whistler

WHERE to GO

Food  Drinks  Shopping
Adventure  Attractions

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Plan Your Trip Like an Athlete Plans a Career
Arrive Prepared ... Go For it All ... Don't Break the Bank

Some retailers offer discounts if you show them a ticket for a sport event like snowboarding or hockey, or even an airline ticket or lodging receipt. Let them know you're here as an athlete or spectator, or a member of an athlete's entourage and you might score a sweet deal.

Some retailers have access to 2010 tickets and can point you in the right direction where it's safer to buy resold Olympic tickets. Buying off the street or from Craigslist is dicey, but there are resellers you can trust.


Athletes always get respectful attention in Vancouver & Whistler
. . . whether the Olympics are in town or not. It's what we do.

When you get out of the "O" zones the crowds thin out nicely to a manageable and safer level. There's also less chance of getting gouged when you visit local shops located away from the tourist traps.

Slip away from the crowd and keep your eyes open for event related specials. One place to look is Taraxca Jewelers. They have an Sport inspired Winter Spirit Maple Leaf pendant that was featured on CBC TV. Jewelry is always a lasting and unique reminder of any trip, and the Vancouver 2010 Olympics makes it even more so.

If you plan a little before you arrive you won't waste time
tripping and stumbling around looking for cool gifts and swag.

The secret is to plan ahead and get away from the crush. Sniff around online before you get here, and email or tweet local sales staff to learn more about special incentives and specials offered during the Olympics.

Sometimes they don't advertise and you have to ask ... don't be shy.