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Olympic Fever

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Here are some pictures around downtown Vancouver.  There were taken just before the start of the 2010 Winter Games.  I will post some photos and provide a review of the Marriott Pinnacle Vancouver (purchased on Priceline) in a forthcoming post. 

In the meantime, I hope you are enjoying the Olympic games as much as I am.

 

Vancouver Building

ABOVE:  In the heart of downtown Vancouver, about 3 blocks away from the Marriott Pinnacle, is this building showing Olympic sponsorship (Samsung).

Vancouver HBC

ABOVE:  The Hudson Bay building in downtown Vancouver.  Hudson Bay is the official supplier of Team Canada.

 

Vancouver Olympics

ABOVE:  Another building in Vancouver showing the spirit of the Games.

 

Vancouver Robson

ABOVE:  The ice rink at Robson Square.

 

Vancouver Victoria

ABOVE:  The ferry from Vancouver Island to Vancouver.  This is an amazing ferry ride through the Gulf Islands and the Straight of Georgia.

 

Vancouver Canada

The construction of the Crowne Plaza Georgia Hotel in Vancouver, along with the Private Residences at the Georgia Hotel.

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Vancouver Olympics – Here I come!

Friday, January 29th, 2010
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle for $81 per night on Priceline

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle for $81 per night on Priceline

My wife and I were both presented with the opportunity to volunteer at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. We will be volunteering at the British Columbia Media Centre as the word’s media descend on Vancouver during the week prior to the Olympics.

Although we could probably have stayed with friends, I viewed this as an opportunity for my wife and I to get away from the kids and enjoy some time in Vancouver and getting into the spirit of the Games. We were fortunate enough to get a fantastic deal on Priceline for a 4-star hotel in downtown Vancouver. In case you’re wondering, we paid $81 per night through Priceline, compared to a similar hotel on Hotwire for $120/night and $225/night via the hotel’s own website (Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Vancouver). Way to go Priceline!

I’ll update my blog during and after my Olympic experience. Check back for updates on the hotel, the volunteer experience, and the pre-Olympic excitement of downtown Vancouver!

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