If you’ll be visiting Vancouver during the 2010 Зимние игры, you can use this opportunity to learn more about living and working in many different parts of Canada.

How?

Visit the “houses” that many Canadian regions have set up to showcase their communities. All are offering a variety of special events during the Winter Olympics, from February 12-28.

Ontario House, в 50 Pacific Boulevard, will draw potential residents, investors, and visitors with several high-tech attractions, including a 4-D virtual tour of the province; appearances by Онтарио знаменитостей повара Джейми Кеннеди и Анна Олсон, as well cooking demos by chefs from the Оттава филиал Le Cordon Bleu; and musical performances by Ontario artists. Get a calendar of Ontario house events here или follow Tourism Ontario on twitter.

Кроме того, на 50 Тихоокеанский бульвар Квебек Дом, which will showcase Québécois culture, еда и питье, and tourism opportunities, including nightly performances by Montreal-based circus troupe Les 7 Doigts de la Main. French-speakers can get more information and a schedule here.

Ð’ corner of Robson and Beatty Streets, Альберта Дом is hosting business-to-business events about the province’s economic and tourism opportunities. Every morning from 10-11am, Альберта Plaza (перед Альберта Дом) will feature information about living, работа, visiting, and investing in Alberta, а по вечерам, Alberta performers take to the stage. Follow Alberta House on twitter для более подробной информации.

Other provincial “houses” включают:

CentrePlace Манитоба, в Сайт LiveCity Downtown

Саскачеван павильон, на north shore of False Creek

Atlantic Canada House, расположен на Granville Island, featuring Nova Scotia, Нью-Брансуик, Остров Принца Эдуарда, и Ньюфаундленд & Лабрадор

Канады Северная Дом, в 602 В. Гастингс-стрит., promoting the Yukon, Северо-Западные территории, и Нунавут. Проверьте их news on twitter, слишком.

И, конечно,, there’s also the Британская Колумбия павильон, и 2010 B.C. Деловая программа посетители, которые мы писали о здесь. Follow “До н.э. — You Gotta Be Here” on twitter.

Кто сказал, что Олимпиада все о спорте?

Фото Roland (Flickr)