Let me overstate the obvious: It is currently the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. And what is one of the most representative symbols of the games? The cauldron, of course! While I can see it almost every day since it only takes a small detour from my stroll to work, that is not necessarily true for those not living in Vancouver (or chose to take some days off from Vancouver). (Aside, of course, from the TV). So, below, a photo essay of the Olympic Cauldron of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games!
And, of course, a list of all the posts related to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games…
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For some reason, I am starting to feel like the Energizer bunny; you know, it keeps going and going and going… And that is despite the burnout I am going through! For today, Ontario House, which means I have only one (and a half) exhibit/pavilion left to visit – Atlantic Canada House. Depending on circumstances, I might or might not blog about that one as I queued for it during the weekend and it was downright ridiculous… But, back to Ontario House. Let’s just say they are lucky I persevered. That is because it took me two attempts to get in there! (Sorry, I do not have Elaine’s luck… >_< ). But, not that I did….
Oh, once again, the rest of the posts of this series!
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Aside to my visit to Robson Street and LiveCity/Downtown for the Canada Pavilion, most of my houses/pavilions so far have a food component. Today’s post is that of the Northern House, a house dedicated to the northernmost Canadian territories, i.e., Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, is mostly a cultural one. That does not mean it will less interesting than the others; I certainly enjoyed it because it was a break from the hecticness of other pavilions and houses. So, please, enjoy!
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For today’s posts on my visit to different houses, pavilions and exhibits of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, LiveCity Downtown, where the Canada Pavilion is located. I must mention there is some controversy behind the Canada Pavilion, specifically, the costs to build it was CDN $10 million and the end result is… Well, keep on reading this post!
But, before that, here is once again, all my other posts this topic:
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For today’s posts on my visit to different houses, pavilions and exhibits of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Saskatchewan Pavilion. Similar to Maison du Québec, it is located in Concord Place but, since I was visiting it on a different day, specifically, at night, there queue was really short. I didn’t even have to line up for 5 minutes! So, here it goes, Saskatchewan Pavilion!
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Once again, continuing with my series of places to visit/events/pavilions during this Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, today, Maison du Québec or Quebec House. Located between Russky Dom (aka, Telus World of Science, aka, Science World) and BC Place, next to this area are also Sask Pavilion and Ontario House. However, because of the long lines, I chose to go this one first… Well, let’s just say that all the lines were deceiving, it took me almost an hour from queueing up to sitting on a table! (However, that is not that bad, considering that the line for the Rusky Dom was circling the nearby area and towards the nearby parkade!). Anyway, here is Maison du Québec!
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OK, I can see people thinking, WTH?! No restaurant post today, instead that of a McDonald’s?! Sky is falling!!!!
Nah, similar to why I wrote the McDonald’s s’mores pie post, I was with Mijune (of Follow Me Foodie, her post on this “dessert”, to be up soon!) in the Downtown area and knowing she loves sweets, I suggested we try this new concoction: the crème brûlée McFlurry. After all, what are the chances I will finish one of these? (Answer: none). But, here is the interesting detail to all this (something I found out afterwards): it seems this, along with the s’mores pie and some dipping sauces for the McNuggets (spicy Szechwan and zesty mango), they are part of the featured Winter Olympic Games menu. So, in a way, it is a Canada only item right now (or as far as I know)! So, without further ado, the Creme Brulee McFlurry.
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