taichi Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 Is the torch relay route going to Nunavut or is it going directly straight from the North Pole to British Columbia? Taichi Nomura
mr.x Posted October 23, 2006 Report Posted October 23, 2006 During the bid, the plan was: - from Olympia, travelling north of Greece - hit the North Pole for the first time, making Olympic history - fly it to the Maritimes, where the flame will begin its trans-continental journey to the Pacific - the flame will reach every province and territory, and will be within a 2 hour drive of 90% of the Canadian population - flame arrives in Vancouver Paralympic relay: - flame circles around British Columbia
taichi Posted October 24, 2006 Author Report Posted October 24, 2006 I have another question. Is it going to be different route from Calgary 1988 version? Taichi Nomura
Kenadian Posted October 24, 2006 Report Posted October 24, 2006 The route is not known as of yet, but I suspect that while they will try to do a route different than Calgary, that will be hard in some places such as Newfoundland and Northern Ontario.
baron-pierreIV Posted October 24, 2006 Report Posted October 24, 2006 The route is not known as of yet, but I suspect that while they will try to do a route different than Calgary, that will be hard in some places such as Newfoundland and Northern Ontario. To be different, I think they may run most of it in the lower 48!!
Guardian Posted October 24, 2006 Report Posted October 24, 2006 If the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay starts at the North Pole, then it could head anywhere afterwards. Sure, I am sure that the northern territories will be involved more here than Calgary 1988. Never mind that Signal Hill, NF&L, was the starting point of Calgary 1988 didn't travel to the old NWT and Yukon much.
Guardian Posted October 25, 2006 Report Posted October 25, 2006 Oh, by the way, here is a link to the map of Calgary 1988 torch route: Link: Calgary 1988 Olympic Torch Route Map
Kenadian Posted October 25, 2006 Report Posted October 25, 2006 Is there much point in spending a lot of time in the Northern Territories? Not many people live there (the Vancouver venues will have more seats!) and the northern winds could be risky on an open flame.
baron-pierreIV Posted October 25, 2006 Report Posted October 25, 2006 Its all simbolic. But it has to be practical also -- especially because a Winter Torch Relay must overcome greater logistical and climatological challenges than a Summer one.
IceNarcissus Posted October 26, 2006 Report Posted October 26, 2006 Give the territories a chance. In some communities the arrival of the Olympic flame could very well be the most memorable moment to happen there in a few generations. And talk about great PR what with the hundreds of scenic photographs, "touching base" with the native community, etc. Well worth the effort.
Faster Posted October 28, 2006 Report Posted October 28, 2006 Give the territories a chance.In some communities the arrival of the Olympic flame could very well be the most memorable moment to happen there in a few generations. And talk about great PR what with the hundreds of scenic photographs, "touching base" with the native community, etc. Well worth the effort. The torch relay will be November to February, guess what happens in the North at those times, darkness and shitloads of it, sure go to Yellowknife, Whitehorse and I-whatever, but thats it, a coupel of days and few flights.
IceNarcissus Posted October 29, 2006 Report Posted October 29, 2006 The torch relay will be November to February, guess what happens in the North at those times, darkness and shitloads of it, sure go to Yellowknife, Whitehorse and I-whatever, but thats it, a coupel of days and few flights. As for the darkness, it's going to start at the north pole ANYWAYS. Not to mention night photographs aren't out of the question and will even be looked for. In most of the latitudes in the North in winter except for the very edges of the Arctic there's at least a few hours of solid daylight as well. It's not like people will be running around in blackness. And, the flame is light itself. Also the aurora borealis will be heavily sought after. And of course it owuldn't venture outside the larger towns as that would be a logistical nightmare. Whitehorse, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit will all for sure be included.
Scotguy Posted October 29, 2006 Report Posted October 29, 2006 Having an Olympic Flame pass through the biggest city or smallest town is a huge thing and fills people with excitement and Pride. The last Winter Games in Canada were a success and these will be no exception.
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