Based on what we can see, that's hard to argue with. I can't wait to see it for myself. Here are two really good videos about the project. The first models the development's progress from start to finish with very cool animation, and has an awesome soundtrack. Someone please tell me who that is; if you prefer Beethoven, by the way, go here.
And the second provides a montage of the project's construction with an excellent explanatory narrative and first-rate visual production. Highly recommended:. For a short commercial for Millennium Water, try this one. Let the Games begin! Kaid Benfield writes almost daily about community, development, and the environment.
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You can unsubscribe at anytime. Another nice place to explore is Hinge Park. There is also a designated off-leash dog area which makes this part of the False Creek Seawall an extra-popular spot for dog-walkers. Kayaks can be rented from Creekside Kayaks to explore the waterway from May to October. Olympic Village is located along the Seawall , the 28 km path that is popular for both walking and cycling.
Head north and then west along the northern shore of False Creek and you can go all the way to Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. About a half-hour walk west of Olympic Village is Granville Island. Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery.
Vancouver's Best Places. The Olympic Village Part of the large-scale development needed for Vancouver to host the Olympics, the Olympic Village was created from scratch to house all the athletes at the Games.
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Although technically not in Olympic Village, Granville Island is a short walk, bike ride, or kayak trip down the creek.
It's worth a visit to see the colorful produce at the Public Market, check out the art and craft studios, and have a drink at the Long Table Distillery. A little oasis amongst the condos of the Athletes Village, Hinge Park is a naturalized wetland park that covers 2.
Themed around the concept of the industrial effect of infrastructure on the natural environment, the park includes some quirky features such as a bridge made from an old sewer pipe. Look out for public art installations and festivals in the park during the summer. Hinge Park connects to the 1. Explore the shoreline and look out for starfish, crabs, fish, shellfish, and other sea creatures.
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