Pictures from Downtown

Sarah and I went downtown to see some of the changes for the Olympics. There are lots of free shows and events being held around the city as part of the Cultural Olympiad.

Some of Granville Street was closed off to make space for artworks and activities.


These pieces have cutouts in the shapes of winter event athletes. Visitors are invited to fill the shapes by posing inside.


The Vancouver Art Gallery is temporary home to the Canada Pavilion. Many countries have set up hospitality houses around town, homes-away-from-home for visiting athletes, but also offering regional food and drink to the public.



Two ziplines were set up over Robson Square. Here two guys were squealing overhead with laughter.


The top floor of the Chapters bookstore offered a nice vantage.


From the SkyTrain ride back you can see temporary construction (white tents and a globe) to house festival events.


Science World has temporarily become "Russia House". Russia hosts the Winter Olympics in 2014.