The City of New Westminster will have the privilege and honour of hosting the Olympic Torch as it makes it way across Canada en route to Vancouver for the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

The 106-day Torch Relay will be the largest in Olympic history stretching over 45,000 kilometers through over 1000 communities.

On February 9, 2010, New Westminster will welcome the Flame as it makes its way throughout the City towards Queen’s Park for our Torch Relay community celebration. The event will include entertainment that celebrates the spirit of the Olympic Games and showcases our city’s rich heritage and unique identity to the world.

We invite everyone to join us along the route and at Queen's Park at 10:00am as we celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Event Information

• If you are unable to make it to the Celebration Site at Queen's Park, be sure to cheer on the flame along the route.
  Click HERE to view the Route!
  
• Please plan to park well away from Queen's Park, or walk to the event, as parking will be limited. Arrive EARLY!
• The Celebration is taking place outside on the field directly across from the Arenex.
• Be sure to wear RED as a sign of your support for the 200 Canadian athletes who will participating at the Olympics.

Torch Relay Blog

Follow New Westminster Police Service Constable Chuck Fortier's blog Running with the Flame. Constable Fortier is part of the Olympic Torch Relay security detail and will be sharing his experiences from the road as the torch makes its way to the Opening Ceremonies.

runningwiththeflame.blogspot.com