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Central, fully equipped and perfect for hosting. Richmond offers a number of first class venues to host your next meeting. Olympic Legacy at the Richmond Olympic Oval Now you too can skate under the Olympic Oval, which hosted the 2010 Winter Games long-track speed-skating, where the Netherlands, Korea, United States, Czech Republic, Germany and Canada celebrated gold medal victories. This breathtaking venue is on the banks of the Fraser River and has not only helped athletes become gold medal winners, but is itself a winner of the Institution of Structural Engineers’ top award for Sports or Leisure Structures. Family Fitness Fun You can easily spend hours at the Oval, whether training like an Olympian or romping with the family. It’s a great getaway after visiting local restaurants or cultural sites. Discover a breathtaking range of fitness options. Two Olympic-sized ice rinks. Basketball and volleyball courts. Ping-pong tables. Indoor soccer 52 tourismrichmond.com 1.877.247.0777 fields. Running tracks and rowing machines. Strength and cardio equipment. Kids’ programs from skating lessons to Taekwondo. A new indoor 40 foot climbing wall that just opened. How the Oval Came to Be The Oval was built from 2005 to 2008 on the banks of the Fraser River. It cost $178 million, covering 512,000 square feet and featuring a “wood wave” roof that mimicks a heron’s wing. After the Games ended, the Oval was quickly converted into a cuttingedge, world-class, multi-sport and recreation centre. Oval Tours Prefer to learn more about the Richmond Olympic Oval’s architecture, sustainable environmental features, and public art without working out? Phone 778-296-1400 or visit richmondoval.ca to book your guided group tour. The Oval can also be rented for meetings, birthday parties, and field trips.
World-class facilities built for the 2010 Olympics are now a vibrant part of the Richmond community. A first class option for staying fit during your visit! Olympic Legacy 53
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