Alberta's Involvement in the Games

Creating Opportunities in Vancouver

The Olympic Games are a celebration of an incredible journey and possibilities, where the spirit to achieve mixes with dreams, and goals are reached by athletes … and businesses alike.

The Alberta Olympic and Paralympic Secretariat was created to coordinate Alberta’s approach and during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, to pursue opportunities and create a legacy for Alberta that will generate benefits for years to come.

During the Olympic Winter Games, the Secretariat created and offered business-to-business connections through the use of Alberta House and the Alberta Train.  Through our partnership in the Games we invested in business, tourism, sport and the arts by:

• Supporting and participating in the 2010 Winter Games
• Staging the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch relay as it travels through Alberta
• Hosting seven World Cups and the Canadian Curling Trials
• Showcasing Alberta’s athletes, artists in Vancouver and at home
• Celebrating pride of community and country

Alberta’s Business Focus

Alberta’s focus was based on strategic objectives to engage in ongoing business development relationships that will ultimately benefit Albertans.

• Alberta’s venues supported and accommodated business-to-business activities
• Alberta’s economic advantages and opportunities were promoted
• Businesses qualifed to use Alberta House, Alberta Plaza, Alberta Station and Alberta Train on a cost-recovery basis
• Businesses should be able to demonstrate development of growth and objectives to be achieved within three years