The Good News AND the Bad News

The good news is that the weather has turned awesome here in Vancouver: nothing but sunshine and plus 10 degree temps as far as the long-range forecast can see.

Which is also the bad news, as skiing events continue to be postponed. Hopefully it all works out for the competitions, because it's working out great for people wandering the various pavilion sites.

Some current day and legendary Roughriders stopped by the Saskatchewan Pavilion to sign autographs. The bison burgers are becoming legendary around Vancouver in their own right; eager eaters line up to get in to the pavilion, line up to get a burger, and then settle in to enjoy. I've had three of these things already!

Perhaps you're sitting there, wondering to yourself, "Hmmm, I wonder if people are having fun down at Saskatchewan Pavilion?"

You be the judge:

/Les at the Pavilion

Right in the Center of all the Action

We've got some cool pictures of the Saskatchewan Pavilion being constructed in downtown Vancouver (thanks, Angela!). The roof of the clear-span structure is in place, with a great big Saskatchewan Pavilion logo clearly visible across False Creek.

The dome part of our pavilion won't go up for a while yet, but in these pictures you can see that the Saskatchewan Pavilion is just steps away from the Hockey House Pavilion (which will be a HUGE attraction), and the giant cube-shaped Quebec pavilion. Ontario's will also be in the same area.

And they are all really close to BC Place Stadium and GM Place, both major hubs of activities during the games.

/Les

Website coming along

We've been slaving away on the Pavilion site, which is coming along nicely. Lots of Torch Relay photos and stories being added this weekend, and lots more to come as the Games approach.

Check it out here: http://www.saskpavilion.ca/

/Les

Gearing up for the Winter Games

Les from Tourism Saskatchewan here. I'll be blogging about Saskatchewan's activities leading up to and during the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. The second visit of the Torch Relay happens January 9-12; we'll be posting tons of images and stories on http://www.saskpavilion.ca as the torch makes its way through our Province.

We'll also keep you updated on the events, activities and FUN that will be going on at the Saskatchewan Pavilion. Located just off False Creek, the Saskatchewan Pavilion will show off Saskatchewan's tourism assets, business opportunities and quality of life. It's also going to be a great place to visit, socialize, and hear great Saskatchewan music.

Stay tuned - lots more to come...
/Les