In Vancouver, enjoyment is an Olympic event

Across Vancouver, banners and billboards have been trumpeting the 2010 Olympics, which started Friday. Many folks associate the athletic extravaganza with Whistler, where the spotlight is on downhill skiing, bobsledding and other high-profile events. But many other venues for figure skating, hockey and much more are taking place across the lower mainland, in parts of the city where I once lived, studied and played. With the strong focus on Olympic events, out-of-towners might miss the rich diversity of the neighborhoods alongside the Winter Games' venues, the places that make Vancouver unique.

By Margo Pfeiff

February 14, 2010