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Photos: Olympic fans send us their happy snaps

 

Reader submitted photos capture all the action from around Vancouver during the Games.

 
February 28, 2010
 
 
 
My family and I were walking from the cauldron of fire, up burrard and walked passed Wayne Gretsky (and two other whom I didn't recognize). My sons freaked out. I stopped, debated, then grabbed them and ran after him. I stopped him just before he was about to walk, into the Bental Centre and asked if he would take a picture with my two sons, who were uncharacteristically quiet.. Yes, and here it is!!!
 

My family and I were walking from the cauldron of fire, up burrard and walked passed Wayne Gretsky (and two other whom I didn't recognize). My sons freaked out. I stopped, debated, then grabbed them and ran after him. I stopped him just before he was about to walk, into the Bental Centre and asked if he would take a picture with my two sons, who were uncharacteristically quiet.. Yes, and here it is!!!

Photograph by: Trisha Scott, Special to the Sun

 
My family and I were walking from the cauldron of fire, up burrard and walked passed Wayne Gretsky (and two other whom I didn't recognize). My sons freaked out. I stopped, debated, then grabbed them and ran after him. I stopped him just before he was about to walk, into the Bental Centre and asked if he would take a picture with my two sons, who were uncharacteristically quiet.. Yes, and here it is!!!
At times, the fireworks by LiveCity Yaletown were so bright that they completely illuminated the many hundreds of people who had gathered to see them in the rain Saturday night.
After the concert ended Saturday night at LiveCity Yaletown, more than 6,000 people streamed away, many heading for the nearest Canada Line station in Yaletown.
Quin Caplan showing his national pride. If smiling were an Olympic sport -- Gold!
The Martin Mars water bomber demonstrates a water drop in Coal Harbour behind the Olympic cauldron for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Stephanie Chan and her boyfriend Mike made a cutout of her brother Jon to take around town to make him feel like he's participating in the Olympic celerbations. This is Jon with his dad at the USA-Norway game.
Two NB enterpreneaurs drove across the country in this 35 foot RV decal decorated in go cananda, strong and free decals and flames, spreading the strong and free story of canadian patriotism from coast to coast. They left NB Jan. 22 and will leave van after the closing ceremonies.
A close-up of some of the drawings at Buzz Cafe in Yaletown by tourists. The owners put up a TV in the cafe and put paper and crayons on all the tables, asking people to tell them where they're from. The response has been overwhelmingf rom people from all over the world (Spain, Belarus, Scotland, Oman, Korea, Texas, Iqaluit... you name it!). They decided to keep the papers and which are now covering one entire wall.
This is our Quatchi Look-a-like - Bella our one year old doodle! She has really enjoyed watching the Olympics and reading about them in the newspaper with her "sisters" Rachel and Sarah Cherniwchan -11 year old identical twins.
Olympic Rings located on Sea Island, as seen at night by arrivals at Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver, Feb. 25 - Patriotic adornments abound on Granville and Robson streets today where crowds of hundreds are building up and enjoying the bright conditions and festive atmosphere.
On Thursday the Bulkley Valley Nordic Center, in Smithers BC, hosted an Elementary School Cross Country Ski Event endorsed by Cross Country Canada (CCC). Close to 200 students participated in an action packed, fun day of skiing. The event activities included a Terrain Park Relay, a Mad Dash (an individual sprint race with obstacle course) and a Treasure Hunt. These CCC-endorsed events offer a free incentive award to each participant - a red and white "Team Canada" ball cap signed by members of the Cross-Country Olympic Team (a one-time item for an Olympic year). The Many volunteers enjoyed the smiles on the children’s faces throughout the day. We all felt a strong connection to the Olympic spirit. Go Canada!!
Richmond City Hall doused with cranberry filled ponds.
Batman is keeping Vancouver safe during the Olympics.
"Mukmuk Goes to Vegas" - My fiance and I went to Las Vegas, and our trip overlapped with the first few days of the Olympics in Vancouver. I took Mukmuk (the official sidekick to the Vancouver 2010 mascots) with me to Vegas in order to bring some Olympic spirit with us, especially since both me and my fiance were born and raised in Vancouver.
Vancouver, Feb. 25 - Home to the Olympic competitors for but a few more days. Soon the flags and banners will be gone, but the memories will last for generations.
Canadian hockey fan celebrats win against Russia.
Vancouver, Feb. 24 - The Luongo twins are entertaining crowds at Hockey Canada Place during the men's quarterfinal game between Canada and Russia
"Mukmuk Goes to Vegas 9 of 9" - My fiance and I went to Las Vegas, and our trip overlapped with the first few days of the Olympics in Vancouver. I took Mukmuk (the official sidekick to the Vancouver 2010 mascots) with me to Vegas in order to bring some Olympic spirit with us, especially since both me and my fiance were born and raised in Vancouver.
This is Koko. We get him all dressed up for the Canucks games, and he fells like a king. After the game, if Canucks win we koko for a car ride in Surrey, to celebrate. During the Olympics he gets dressed up for Canada. At The Vancouver Canucks facebook some people call him the Canucks cat. For us, he is our lucky charm. "Go Canada Go" or you could say, Go Koko Go!
Mac & Kyle Wong, 6 of West Vancouver are small but BIG Canada fans!
Mac & Kyle Wong, 6 of West Vancouver are small but BIG Canada fans!
There were plenty of happy Team Canada fans braving the rain and cold at LiveCity Yaletown this evening where they saw their team handily beat the Russians.
Olympic Fireworks over False Creek (with Vectorial Elevation in the background) - Feb 23, 2009
West Coast Canada - Vancouver Art Gallery square is filled with cherry blossoms with a Canada flag in the background. Spring in Vancouver!
A loyal dog waiting for an owner in Vancouver.
An entertainer with a snake on the streets of downtown Vancouver during the Olympics.
Smaller crowds today Monday down on Granville Street, but no less appreciative of street entertainers such as this one on his unicycle.
The Olympic flame at the new Convention Center before a beautiful cloud backdrop.
'The Scent of Spring' was performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Sunday as part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.
'The Scent of Spring' was performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Sunday as part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.
'The Scent of Spring' was performed at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Sunday as part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.
The Dutch love their 'tulpen' - tulips to you and me. In this case they're orange. The colours of the Netherlands flag are red, white and blue. Orange is the colour of the Dutch Royal Family. The lineage of the current dynasty -- the House of Oranje-Nassau -- dates back to William of Orange. But, while the colour orange has royal connections, it symbolizes pride in country and being Dutch as evident with this this Dutch gentleman on West Georgia Street today..
This is the view of the Eye of the Wind from the Dam Mountain Loop with Mount Baker in the background.
View from Granville island Sat. Feb. 20, 2010.
Aliens taking a breather in the sun after making a marine 'assault' on Yaletown at the foot of Davie Street on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2010.
These 'Aliens' thought skateboarding would win them friends among the humans in Yaletown Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2010.
Three-month-old Jordan McBride's mom has hopes for her to be a figure skater, but as Jordan sits and intently watches the Olympic women's hockey, she may have her own plans.
Even adults shared in the fun of meeting 'Aliens' in Yaletown Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2010.
The 'Aliens' thrilled children visiting Yaletown Sunday afernoon, Feb. 21, 2010.