The Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch relay originated in ancient Olympia, Greece on October 23, 2009 where traditional ceremonies were held before the torch was handed over to Olympic officals. From there, the Torch travelled to Victoria, BC where it began its 106 day journey by land, water, and air. It will visit more than 1000 communities in our glorious country! Below is a schedule of where the torch is going:

October 30, 2009 - Day 1
Begins in Victoria, BC with Janeece Edroff, 15 lighting the cauldron.
Many celebrations were held throughout the day in Victoria including a welcome ceremony by the First Nations.

October 31, 2009 - Day 2
The torch travelled between Duncan and Nanaimo in BC by mountain bike and sea plane.

November 1, 2009 - Day 3
The torch left Nanaimo and travelled to Tofino.

November 2, 2009 - Day 4
Qualicam Beach to Campbell River

November 3, 2009 - Day 5
Sandspit to Quanlin Dunn

November 4, 2009 - Day 6
Dawson City to Inuvik, NWT

November 5, 2009 - Day 7
Dettach to Kugluktuk, NWT

November 6, 2009 - Day 8
Grande Prairie to CFB Cold Lake, Alberta

November 7, 2009 - Day 9
LaRonge, Saskatchewan to Thompson, Manitoba

November 8, 2009 - Day 10
Churchill, Manitoba to CFC Alert, NWT

November 9, 2009 - Day 11
Ausuittuq (Grise Fiord), Quasittuq (Resolute Bay), Iqaluit

November 10, 2009 - Day 12
Kuujjauq to Sept-Iles, Quebec

November 11, 2009 - Day 13
Labrador City, NFLD to Happy Valley, Goose Bay

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