![The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Rings at night. [P] Heinz Ruckemann](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OLY2010020609.2-100x66.jpg)
![The Olympic Torch Relay is out of this world. [P] Heinz Ruckemann](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OLY2010021013.2-100x98.jpg)
![Bringing the torch home... [P] Heinz Ruckemann](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OLY2010020903.2-100x88.jpg)
![The Olympic flame embraces the nation. [P] Heinz Ruckemann](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OLY2010020808.2-100x117.jpg)
![John Furlong, CEO for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). [P] Heinz Ruckemann](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OLY2010020802.2-100x107.jpg)
![The Olympic flame brings people together. [P] Heinz Ruckemann](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OLY2010020917.2-100x79.jpg)

![Vancouver ferry. [P] Heinz Ruckemann](http://skitrax.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/OLY2010020911.2-100x60.jpg)
February 11, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – The countdown to 2010 is almost complete as the opening ceremonies for the Vacouver 2010 Games begin on Friday, Feb. 12. The world’s best winter athletes have assembled for 16 days of competition, camaraderie, and unity as only the Games can deliver. Here’s a selection of photos from Vancouver that capture the spirit of this special occasion in Canadian sport history.



