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| Vancouver Olympic Centre | |
|---|---|
| Name | Vancouver Olympic Centre |
| Location | Vancouver |
| Status | Completed |
| Completion date | 2009 |
| Opened | 2010 |
| Owner | City of Vancouver |
| Architect | KPMB Architects; Stantec |
| Structural engineer | CH2M Hill |
| Main contractor | PCL Constructors |
| Cost | CAD$56 million (approx.) |
Vancouver Olympic Centre was the primary competition venue for curling at the 2010 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. The facility hosted international athletes, delegations from the International Olympic Committee, and thousands of spectators during the 2010 Olympic Games opening ceremony season. Located in the West End near Coal Harbour, the Centre formed part of the city's Olympic infrastructure alongside venues such as BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena.
The Centre sat within the Vancouver Olympic Village precinct and served as a hub for winter sport competitions, community programs, and legacy sports development linked to agencies like Canadian Olympic Committee, VANOC, and Curling Canada. Designed to meet international standards set by World Curling Federation, the venue supported elite competitions including World Curling Championships-level events and regional championships involving teams from Canada, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Architects from KPMB Architects and engineering teams including Stantec collaborated on a design reflecting coastal Pacific Northwest motifs with sustainable materials inspired by projects such as Olympic Park (London) and Richmond Olympic Oval. The building incorporated timber elements referencing the work of designers in Vancouver School of Architecture and echoed rooflines seen at Canada Place. Structural systems were influenced by precedents from venues like Hershey Centre and Scotiabank Saddledome while seating and sightlines followed guidance from International Paralympic Committee accessibility standards.
Construction led by PCL Constructors integrated technologies advocated by consultants including CH2M Hill to achieve environmental targets similar to initiatives by LEED-certified projects in Canada. Materials procurement sought certification from suppliers associated with Forest Stewardship Council and local mills serving the British Columbia Ministry of Forests supply chain. Systems for energy efficiency echoed examples from UBC campus buildings and the Vancouver Convention Centre while waste diversion practices paralleled programs used at Richmond Olympic Oval and Whistler Olympic Park.
The Centre featured multiple competition sheets for curling and practice ice used by national teams from Canada, United States, China, and Germany. Event operations followed playbooks used at World Curling Tour events and coordination with broadcasters such as CBC Sports, TSN, Eurosport, and NBC Sports. During the 2010 Winter Paralympics, accessible amenities adhered to standards used by Canadian Paralympic Committee and hosted wheelchair curling, drawing competitors from Switzerland Paralympic Committee and the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports.
Post-Games management transitioned to local operators including City of Vancouver recreation departments and community partners akin to those managing Olympic Oval (Calgary) and Richmond Olympic Oval. The facility supported youth development programs in partnership with Curl BC, Sport BC, and school districts such as Vancouver School Board. Legacy programming mirrored initiatives from Canadian Olympic Park and contributed to ongoing competitions like provincial championships and training camps that attract teams from Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta.
Located near transit corridors serving Burrard Station and bus routes on Denman Street, the Centre connected to regional transit networks managed by TransLink (British Columbia). During major events, shuttle services coordinated with venues such as BC Place and Canada Line operations for flows to Vancouver International Airport. Active transportation facilities reflected citywide plans by City of Vancouver and cycling infrastructure inspired by routes in False Creek and Stanley Park.
The project received recognition from institutions like Canada Green Building Council and garnered mentions in publications tied to Royal Architectural Institute of Canada for sustainable design strategies similar to those honored at Vancouver Convention Centre West. It was cited in case studies alongside facilities such as Richmond Olympic Oval and Pacific Coliseum for its role in the 2010 Winter Olympics and contribution to urban regeneration in Vancouver.
Category:Sports venues in Vancouver Category:Venues of the 2010 Winter Olympics