Saturday 13 February

Broadcast of the Opening Ceremony in the Auditorium

Throughout the day, broadcasts and live coverage of the competitions in high definition! From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Auditorium - free entry.

Canadian brunch

Unlimited buffet: salmon, scrambled eggs, French toast with maple syrup, blueberry jam. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Price: CHF 18 for adults and CHF 10 for children.

Events for young visitors

From 2-5 p.m.

From Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 February

A creative recycling experience

Workshop led by Jan Korbes and Denis Oudendijk, architects specialised in recycling. On the programme – joint creation of works inspired by sport and made from salvaged material. An artistic approach reflecting one of the major objectives of the Vancouver Games: preserving the environment. After the workshops, the works will be exhibited and judged by the general public. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2-4 p.m. Open to children aged 9 and above, and to adults. Limited places – reservation advised (021 621 67 27).

Sunday 14 February

Find out more about garbage architecture

Meet Jan Korbes and Denis Oudendijk, garbage architects. In our consumer society, it’s good to remember that we can create new things from the things we throw away. Dutch architects Jan Korbes and Denis Oudendijk explore the possibilities provided by recycling. There are many examples of furniture or architectural elements that they have created from recycled products. At this event, they explain what they do and reply to questions from the general public. At 4 p.m.

From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 February

A work in progress

In the spirit of recycling, by Jan Korbes and Denis Oudendijk, about a sculpture inspired by sport.

Saturdays and Sundays 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 February

Guided tours of the Transcending Traditions exhibition

Discover the contemporary art of Canada’s northwest coast, accompanied by Françoise Ramseier, art historian. At 2 p.m., price included in entry ticket.

Saturdays and Sundays 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 February

Haida ceremony

From the medals to the mascots, the Vancouver Games are promoting the arts of the First Nations. This workshop spotlights the mythical animals that populate the dream world of the Haidas, a native people of Canada’s west coast. On the programme: making a ceremonial headband and introduction to Haida rituals. At 2 p.m. for 6-11 year-olds.

From 10 February, every day, except Mondays

Traditional Inuit games

Several Inuit leisure activities, variants of games well known in Europe. A good way to keep fit this winter! From 2.30 to 4 p.m.

From Saturday 13 February, every day, except Mondays

Broadcast of competitions

In a festive atmosphere, follow the exploits of the athletes in Vancouver on a big screen.
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From 13 February, Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays

Biathlon, bobsleigh and curling

Discover the Olympic disciplines, supervised by experts from clubs in Lausanne, and why not dream of a future medal? From 2 to 5 p.m.

From Sunday 14 to Sunday 28 February, every day at midday, except Mondays

Discover Canadian cuisine

At the Olympic Museum restaurant: pea soup, wapiti carpaccio, maple syrup-smoked salmon, Pacific salmon steak, or grilled rib eye bison steak with herb butter.

From 8 February to 15 March

In front of The Museum stands a Haida totem pole. At the top of it is a sculpted bird. Is it a Canadian wild goose, a Lapp owl, or a bald eagle?

Participation forms are available at The Museum.

1^st prize

A return flight, Geneva-Vancouver, for two people with Air Canada, in economy class, outside high season.

2^nd prize

An exclusive Coca-Cola Olympic snowboard.

3^rd to 9^th prize

A Panasonic digital camera with high-definition image quality.

10^th to 25^th prize

A Vancouver Olympic Games mascot

Participation forms are available at the Olympic Museum welcome desk. No entry ticket purchase necessary. The winners will be selected in a prize draw, and will be informed in person.