Time to party like it's 2010?
For those who are still reliving the sweet, sweet madness of Vancouver’s Olympic celebrations eight years ago, there’s a new Canada House in town — all you need is a plane ticket and some passion.
Serving as the gathering place for Team Canada fans at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, the 12,000-sq.ft. Canada Olympic House hub has a lot of Canadiana to accomplish, starting with boasting a bleacher in the shape of a maple leaf, hockey-like banners hanging from the rafters, images of mountain ranges, and a heated patio inspired by a "typical Canadian backyard" — snow-covered barbecue, poutine and red Adirondack chairs included.
The house, located just outside PyeongChang on the east coast and designed by Sid Lee Architecture (in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee), is expected to see more 10,000 guests over the course of the 17-day event.
Visitors can expect to:
• Watch Team Canada compete on the CBC/Radio-Canada broadcast;
• Follow up-to-the-minute Team Canada medal stats;
• Get a taste of Canadian food and beverage (for purchase) including beer, burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and, of course, poutine;
• Purchase merchandise at the Team Canada retail store;
• Celebrate athletes during sport celebration events;
• Experience Team Canada partner activations (such as The Canadian Tire Red Door and Team Canada Facebook Live Studio presented by Sport Chek);
• Purchase and collect tickets from the ATPI Sports Events ticket box office;
• Access guest services and iformation;
• Enjoy unique programming and special events by partners such as RBC, Toyota, Mondelez, Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and Samsung.
“We are so excited to welcome Team Canada fans to Canada Olympic House in a bigger way than we ever have before," said Canadian Olympic Committee CMO Derek Kent in a press release. "We are rolling out the welcome mat to the world. The foundation of the house is thanks to the investment of our amazing partners. Home is where the heart is, and for the 17 days that we are in PyeongChang, Canada Olympic House will be home.”
Fans who would like to visit the house are encouraged to go to canadaolympichouse.ca to purchase tickets ahead of the Games. Family and friends of athletes and other affiliated groups can register ahead of the Games via the site, as well. With a limited inventory of tickets available, fans are encouraged to act quickly.
A ceremonial opening will be held on Feb. 7 in PyeongChang. The house will officially be open to fans on Feb. 10.
