gather in good company

On February 11, 2010, UBC will join over 1000 Canadian communities as part of the Olympic Torch Relay for the 2010 Winter Games.

Just one day before the 2010 Olympic Winter Games begin in Vancouver, the Olympic Torch will zig zag through UBC Point Grey campus, kicking off the Olympic experience. To mark the occasion, the UBC 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Secretariat and UBC Rec are planning a free campus-wide celebration which will be open to all students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends.

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Main Celebration Site

Location: Old Bus Loop at the corner of University Boulevard and East Mall
Time: 4pm-8pm. Torch arrival between 6pm-7pm.

Celebrations and activities are planned in the lead-up to and after the torch’s arrival on campus. Exact times and participants to be confirmed.

* Main stage and live entertainment. Concert announcement coming soon!
* Activities and booths
* Torch building contest
* Food and concessions
* Beer garden

Family Celebration Site

Location: Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Boulevard
Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm. Torch arrival between 6pm-7pm.

* Live family entertainment
* Face painting
* Arts and crafts
* Food and concessions