Gates and doors to the Olympic Village swing open to the public for the first time!

Mayor Gregor Robertson and Vancouver City Council invite you to be part of this amazing day and recapture the magic of the 2010 Winter Games.

Saturday, May 15, 10am-5pm

Two entrances to this event:

First Avenue at Manitoba Street or from Seawall onto Athletes Way.

Events and activities:

· Ceremony with Mayor and John Furlong at 11 am

· View the Olympic and Paralympic Medals up close

· Meet the athletes for photos and authographs

· Pin trading

· Games’ torches

· Olympic street banner sales

· Sponsors’ booths

· Sledge hockey skill testing

· View the Athletes’ buildings

· Historic Salt Building, and athletes’ “living room”

· Vancouver Fire and Rescue services Band

· Meet the businesses in the neighbourhood

· Mini-exhibit of 1020 Winter Games memorabilia

· Lucky loonie exchange

· And much, much, more!