Non-competition Venues
Because of the significant distance between Vancouver and Whistler, Olympic Villages and media facilities were constructed in both locations. In addition, while medals ceremonies for the events held in Vancouver took place at the pre-existing BC Place Stadium, an additional venue was constructed in Whistler to award medals there. BC Place is an indoor stadium, so the Olympic torch cauldron, which was lit in the middle of the stadium during the opening ceremony, could not be left there because of safety concerns. A second "external cauldron" was erected on the Coal Harbour waterfront, next to the Main Media Centre.
| Venue | Location | Purpose | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Place Stadium | Vancouver | Opening and closing ceremonies | |
| Main Media Centre | Vancouver | Media centre | |
| Vancouver Olympic Village | Vancouver | Olympic Village | |
| Whistler Media Centre | Whistler | Media centre | |
| Whistler Olympic and Paralympic Village | Whistler | Olympic Village | |
| Whistler Olympic Celebration Plaza | Whistler | Ceremonies and presentations |
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