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's Involvement
The Olympic and Paralympic Games: An incredible journey of celebration and possibilities – sharing messages of diversity, respect and spirit with the world. They are an invitation to dream and gather together with a common spirit to achieve.
Vancouver 2010 was declared ‘Canada’s Games’ and all regions were invited to benefit in the possibilities. Alberta accepted! Why was Alberta involved?
Alberta's Focus
Alberta was immensely proud to take part in this global celebration. Our focus was to:
- Celebrate excellence in sport
- Showcase our arts and culture
- Pursue development opportunities for business and tourism
- Instil pride of place in all Albertans
In Alberta
As excitement built for 2010, a diversity of programs, celebrations and major sport events were held in Alberta. Showcasing our province and creating opportunities to benefit all Albertans.
In Vancouver
The world came to Vancouver. Alberta was on the ground supporting the Games and creating environments that promoted business-to-business connections – investing in our future as leaders in business, tourism, sport and the arts.
