• The Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza continues to be a symbol of pride for Vancouverites.

  • A legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Trout Lake Community Centre is a state-of-the-art LEED Gold Facility designed by Walter Francl Architecture.

  • Trout Lake Community Centre was a training venue for figure skating. In addition to an ice rink, the public recreation facility is home to a gymnasium and artist studios.

  • Since the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, this curling venue-turned-Hillcrest Community Centre has welcomed four million visitors.

  • The Pacific Rim Curling League has made the former Olympic Curling venue its permanent home.

  • The Vancouver Convention Centre acted as the official host venue of the Main Media Centre for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

  • The Vancouver Convention Centre has received many honours, including being named one of the Top Ten Green Projects awarded by the American Institute of Architects in 2011.

  • Creekside Community Recreation Centre, located on a stunning waterfront on the south shore of False Creek, provided office space for the Olympic and Paralympic Village mayor, management staff, and Host First Nations.

  • BC Place Stadium was home to the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the nightly medal presentations. The stadium has added a new retractable roof and is home to the BC Lions and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

  • The Athletes’ Village in South East False Creek area has gradually become a vibrant community with new cafes, restaurants and retail outlets steadily opening since the 2010 Olympic Winter games.

These 7 Architectural Landmarks are Monuments to Vancouver’s 2010 Olympic Games

In this photo essay from our archives, contributor Joshua McVeity toured the city four years after the 2010 Games closed, documenting their lasting contribution to Vancouver’s community and skyline. Here’s what he found.

A building boom erupted when Vancouver was awarded the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, changing the city’s skyline and architectural landscape. The facilities are a lasting monument of the 2010 Olympics; four years later, these buildings, including the Vancouver Convention Centre, Athletes Village, and Hillcrest Community Centre still contribute to community spirit, sports, and culture.

This photo essay from our archives was originally published on February 20, 2014. Read more Design stories. 

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January 6, 2021