Alberta's Involvement in the Games
The global spotlight shines on Vancouver, but the glow reaches across our country. Alberta is capitalizing on opportunities to invest in our future, while celebrating excellence in sport, culture and the arts.
Alberta House & Alberta Plaza
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Located on the corner of world famous Robson and Beatty Streets immediately west of BC Place, Alberta House and Alberta Plaza is a central location for Canadian and international guests to meet, gather, and learn about Alberta as a place to invest, work, live and visit.
An architectural expression of Alberta’s identity, they combine function, sustainability and innovative design - offering a genuine Albertan experience in the heart of Vancouver with street level programming and multi-function space.
From February 12 – 28, Alberta House will host business-to-business activities for industry, dignitaries, athletes and media to learn more about Alberta’s economic and tourism opportunities.
Alberta Plaza, in front of Alberta House, is open to the public from 11:00 am – 1:00 am as a gathering place to celebrate the Olympic Games and enjoy Alberta hospitality, cuisine and entertainment. Every evening the plaza will offer free performances featuring 40 of Alberta’s established and emerging musicians and artists.
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In addition to the musical artists performing on Alberta Plaza, a selection of 20 artworks from the permanent art collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts will be displayed at Alberta House. Showcasing Alberta visual artists, the artworks will highlight a diversity of media in both traditional and contemporary styles from hand blown glass to digital photography to kinetic sculpture.
Thousands of international guests, Vancouver locals and fellow Canadians will be enticed to stop and experience dynamic presentations, and Alberta’s new brand message: Freedom to Create, Spirit to Achieve.
As a contributing province to 'Canada’s Games', February 17 was proclaimed Alberta Day. Alberta kicked off the evening Victory Ceremony at BC Place with a 30-minute show featuring a diverse line-up of performers and finished off the night with Alberta's own, Paul Brandt.
Businesses interested in learning more about the use of Alberta House can contact alberta.house@gov.ab.ca.
