Times Colonist Olympic Torch Relay Special Section – Oct 26

The Times Colonist released a 2010 Olympic Torch Relay special section on Sunday, October 25, 2009.  It outlines how you can enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. There are suggestions for the best places to see the torch, profiles of Greater Victoria torchbearers, as well as community events planned along the relay route on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2009.

For additional information on Victoria’s 2010 Olympic Torch Relay celebrations on October 30 and 31 visit http://www.victoriaspirit.ca/relay/.  For complete details on the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, visit www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-torch-relay.

 

If you have questions, please contact Kristine George, Director, Niche Market Development & 2010.

Olympic Torch Relay Update – Oct 21

The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay begins in Victoria on Friday, October 30, 2009. Below are two documents from the Greater Victoria Spirit Committee outlining the timing of the Torch Relay throughout Greater Victoria on October 30 and 31. 

 

For local details and specific maps where the torch will travel, please visit www.victoriaspirit.ca/relay. 

 

For information on Community Celebrations, specific maps where the torch will travel and parking restrictions (beginning October 29), please visit www.victoriaspirit.ca/relay.  

 

For complete details on the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, visit www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-torch-relay

 

If you have questions, please contact Kristine George, Director, Niche Market Development & 2010.

2010 Media Accreditation – Jul 29, 2009

The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic Games has opened registration for media interested in covering the Olympic Torch Relay.
Registration will close on Friday, July 31. This registration period is the one and only opportunity for reporters, photographers and videographers to gain access to dedicated media positions along the torch relay route. Whether media are planning to cover the entire Olympic Torch Relay or simply one community, they are required to register in advance during this registration period.
Media can now access the application form and further information about the registration process, including detailed registration guidelines to assist with planning, at www.vancouver2010.com.

Celebrations, events and planning for the Greater Victoria region are being coordinated by the Victoria Olympic Torch Relay Task Force, under the auspices of the Greater Victoria Spirit Committee Society, a volunteer-based organization supported by the City of Victoria and member organizations from throughout the region.
For more information about the Olympic Torch Relay in Victoria, or the Greater Victoria Spirit Committee Society, please contact Alice Bacon, Spirit Coordinator at 250-361-0546.

2010 Story Ideas – Mar 11, 2009

The Travel Media Department continues to receive media information requests for 2010 Olympic Torch Relay information, as it pertains to Victoria.  As the “Road to the Relay” begins in Victoria on October 30th, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase any unique packages, products or promotions that you may be featuring to compliment this once in a lifetime event!  Please contact Travel Media Relations Coordinator, Lisa Pilling with the details.