Thank you for your interest in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

The location of wheelchair accessible seating varies depending on venue, everywhere from ice-level to concourse level seating. Wheelchair-accessible seats are available at all venues and can be requested through the ticketing process. Each wheelchair-accessible seat has one companion seat next to it.

Regarding accommodation, in addition to traditional hotels in the MetroVancouver area, many visitors to the Games will be able to stay in other regional centres including the Fraser Valley, while others may choose non-traditional accommodation.

Visit www.2010DestinationPlanner.com, the official source for spectator accommodation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games or contact the accommodation provider directly.

You may also wish to contact Tourism BC www.hellobc.com or Tourism Vancouver www.tourismvancouver.com for more information on accommodations.

There should be minimal impact for persons with disabilities travelling to Olympic events as the public transit system - the recommended travel mode for spectators - is 100% accessible. In addition, VANOC will provide an accessible shuttle from specific transit stops that are located a more moderate distance from the venue. 

TransLink, the public transit authority in Metro Vancouver, will also be providing increased HandyDART service through an additional 30 HandyDART vehicles Several community shuttles will also be retrofitted to accommodate a greater number of passengers with disabilities. 

In addition, VANOC has identified a drop-off and pick-up zone at most venues for taxis and we are currently looking to identify an additional loading zone for other vehicles that need to drop off or pick up.  It is important to note that there will be no public parking at any of the venues.  From the drop-off zone, ticket holders will enter the venue after passing through security and anyone requiring assistance to their seats will be provided the necessary support.  

If you are travelling from Metro Vancouver to an event held at Cypress Mountain or Whistler, the Olympic Bus Network (operated by VANOC) will be fully accessible. 

 For more information about transportation during the 2010 Winter Games, please visit travelsmart2010.ca.