I was fortunate to travel to Torino, Italy, in 2006 and spend 10 days taking in the excitement and energy of the Winter Olympics.

I was able to attend a number of events including Speedskating, Canadian hockey game, Men's 4 x 10km Nordic XC event as well as many of the Medals Ceremonies in Torino.

Here is a look at what the tickets looked like in Torino:

Tickets from Torino Olympics

Mark your calendars — Phase 2 starts June 6 at 10:00 am (Pacific Time)

The next phase of Vancouver 2010 Olympic tickets go on sale Saturday, June 6 on a first-come, first-served basis. During Phase 2, all Canadian residents can purchase tickets directly through vancouver2010.com or by calling the Vancouver 2010 Ticketing Call Centre at 1-800-TICKETS (1-800-842-5387). 

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Full details Click: 2010 Transportation Plan for Whistler and Vancouver

The Whistler Games transportation highlights include:

• Facilitated local permitting in neighbourhoods close to venues to ensure easy access for residents and Olympic client services.
• Routing modifications to increase the efficient flow of traffic in the Village and surrounding neighbourhoods (primarily near venues).
• Reduc ...

The first World Cup in Whistler for 2009 begins today at the Whistler Olympic Park located in the Callaghan Valley.  Events over the next three days include XC Sprints, XC pursuit, XC Mass Start and Nordic Combined (XC and Ski Jumping).

For event times, information and details:   Nordic World Cup Jan 09 XC Info

And visit: www.whistlerolympicpark.com.

Today I rode the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola - Opening Day!  Along with Ben Thomas, from VIP Mountain Holidays, a high end vacation planning company based in Whistler, BC.  Ben spoke about 2010 Olympic Rentals in Whistler. For owners or if looking to rent out your Whistler Home or Condo for the Olympics Ben has some great advice.

Q: 'What should owners who are looking to rent their Whistler home or c ...