Vancouver, British Columbia Canada 2010 Countdown Clock
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Vancouver is preparing for the 2010 Olympics with a mass amount of construction. We found this near our hotel and this waymark category immediately came to mind.
Waymark Code: WM22EG
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/24/2007
Views: 140
From the website:
A spectacular fusion of sports timekeeping technology and public art was unveiled on 12 February 2007 at a public ceremony celebrating the three-year countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Vancouver 2010 Countdown Clock, presented by Omega, Official Timekeeper, marks the three-year countdown to the Opening Ceremony on 12 February 2010.
A unique landmark in Vancouver
The landmark sculpture stands more than six metres high and three metres wide and weighs over 1,100 kilograms (approximately 2,600 lbs). Two Omega electronic displays count down the hours, minutes and seconds remaining until the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Games. Omega, Vancouver 2010, government officials and Olympic and Paralympic athletes revealed the permanent structure at the corner of Hornby and Georgia Streets in downtown Vancouver in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Olympic Games: Vancouver Winter 2010
Sport held at venue: Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Start and/or Finish: Not Aplicable
Web Address with Additional Details: [Web Link]
Reference Supporting Olympic Use: Plaque at Location
Details of Reference Supporting Olympic Use:
This is an important part of the history and pre-history of the 2010 Olympics, since it is where the threee-year countdown ceremonies were conducted.
Current Use: Park square
Olympic Games No 2: Not listed
Olympic Games No 3: Not listed
Sport held at venue No 2: Not listed
Additional sport(s) held at venue: Not listed
Parking Area: Not Listed
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