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Niagara Falls Olympic Torch Relay - December 20, 2009

Olympic Torch Relay Route Information

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Torch Relay begins: 6:00 p.m. at Victoria and Bridge
Celebration begins: 5:30 p.m. at Table Rock (Revised Start Time)

The Relay Route information has been released. View the Olympic Torch Relay Route and Entertainment Line-up for complete details.

View the Relay Route Map in PDF format.

The City of Niagara Falls has been selected as one of only 200 host celebration communities across Canada for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Relay.

The Olympic Flame will travel by land, air and water during its 106-day journey as it visits more than 1,000 communities in our huge and diverse country. Over 90 per cent of Canadians will be within an hours drive and will be able to share in the great moments of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. The longest Olympic Torch Relay to take place in a single country will begin its route in Victoria, British Columbia.

The Torch Relay will arrive in Niagara Falls on Sunday, December 20th, 2009. Residents will have the opportunity to see the Olympic Flame in person as it passes through Niagara Falls on its way to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralypic Games. Niagara Falls will also host a Community Celebration in the evening on the 20th at Table Rock near the brink of the Falls. The Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee will set up a stage for a evening of entertainment, culminating in the arrival of the torch.

Be a part of history in the making!

Monday, December 21, 2009

At 7:45 a.m. the Torch Relay will travel from the Rainbow Bridge along the Niagara River Parkway to the Chippawa area of Niagara Falls. At approximately 8:21 a.m. it will cross the Bridge to Cummington Square and will turn right on Main Street. It will continue down Main Street to turn left on Sodom Road. The Torch will be carried south on Sodom Road as far as Chippawa Willoughby Arena. Residents are encouraged to Cheer on the Flame in Chippawa!

Have Questions?

We've got answers! Check out the Olympic Torch Relay FAQ for answers to the most common questions.

Photo Gallery

View the photo gallery of various events in Niagara Falls leading up to the Olympic Torch Run.

Olympic Torch Relay and Celebration in Niagara Falls

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will make its way to Niagara Falls on the 20th of December - at 6:00 p.m. Its journey will end that day at the lighting of the Cauldron at our Community Celebration, at the brink of the Falls at Table Rock Complex Parking Lot.

You're invited! - View the invitation

The Celebration will be an evening full of entertainment, interactive events, and fun culminating in the arrival of the Torch and a fireworks display! The Community Task Force identified a "Fire & Ice" theme for our evening celebration...Fire representing the Olympic Flame, a symbol of peace, friendship and enlightenment, and Ice representing the Winter Olympics and the beauty of Niagara Falls in winter.

ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!

We need your help! Volunteer for the Olympic Torch Relay Event!! Go to the Winter Festival of Lights website to volunteer! Volunteer Link to WFOL Website Volunteer's Page: www.wfol.com/volunteer

Be a part of the Torch Relay

The Torch Relay is a community event and its strength lies in the excitement and enthusiasm generated by the community along the route. Create a sign welcoming the torch... wear your team jersey or red or white clothing..... cheer on the torchbearers.

We want to hear from you! If you or your group or organization plans to celebrate the passage of the torch along the route - let us know on the attached form. We can provide you with the VANOC Guidelines regarding signage.

Media Releases

The Olympic Torch Relay Route through Niagara Falls

The Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee is keeping all details regarding the official Relay Route in all host communities confidential until several days before the event.

Check back for more information closer to December 20th!