The Holland Heineken House, one of the many pavilions set up for the Olympics
Most of Canada's provinces and many of the countries participating in the Games have pavilions set up around the Vancouver area. What's on offer varies, ranging from tourist info on the region to local food and drinks to a chance to meet athletes from the country. Almost all are free but some apply a cover charge in the evenings. Many pavilions are popular so expect lineups of at least 15-30 minutes to get in.
British Columbia Canada Pavilion, 750 Hornby St, Vancouver (4th floor in the Vancouver Art Gallery). Daily 10AM-5PM. Displays on BC tourism, nature and local multimedia companies that do special effects for video games and movies. The second and third floors have displays from BC artists and photographers that look at BC's past and present.Free. �
Canada Pavilion, Cambie & Georgia Sts, Vancouver (in the LiveCity Downtown public site). Daily 11AM-midnight. Displays on Canada's Olympic history, Canadian trivia and virtual games.Free. �
Casa Italia, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver (in the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Center, enter off of Pacific Blvd). Daily noon-6PM. Has some tourist info on Italy, displays on Italian sports technology and an Italian team merchandise shop. Wine tastings and food available at select times.Free. �
German Fan Fest, 555 W Cordova St, Vancouver (the tent in the parking lot between Waterfront Station and Steamworks), . Daily 10AM-4PM and 6PM-2AM. Serves German sausages, desserts and beer. There's a large tent with bench seating for eating or watching the latest highlights on the massive TV. Live entertainment nightly.Free until 4PM, $20 cover charge after 6PM. Beer $9, food $5-9. �
Holland Heineken House, Richmond O Zone site, Richmond. Daily 9AM-2AM. This pavilion has a mixture of Dutch themed stuff -- tourist info, team merchandise, games for various winter sports and some Dutch food. DJs are brought in nightly. There are also free bikes available for day use - but they go quickly.Free. Children under 14 years of age not allowed entry after 8PM. �
House of Switzerland (Bridges Restaurant), 1696 Duranleau St (Granville Island), Vancouver (at the western end of Granville Island, next to the dock for False Creek Ferries), ☎ +1 604 687-4400, . Daily 8AM-2AM. This pavilion is mostly about Swiss food - a chef was brought over from Switzerland and the menu now includes items like raclette pizza, fondues and strudel. Swiss companies, such as Lindt, also have events where Swiss chocolate and cheese are provided.Free entry. Food $8-25. �
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