Complete Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremony - Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

Full coverage of the opening ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics featuring incredible sporting, artistic and musical performances to mark the beginning of the Winter Games.
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[@haleyowens9732]

Wayne Gretzky holding the torch on the back of a pickup truck with people chasing after him is still the most canadian thing ive seen to date

[@CommandoCDN]

Haleyaaa Owens it’s legit just “Eh bud wait up I need a ride” I can say that because I’m pure Canuck

[@TheLvChamp]

Not canada, the world

[@ransom182]

The Olympic committee was like, wanna go for a rip bud?

[@joshyboy1983]

No, the MOST CANADIAN thing is that truck stopping at a tim Hortons WHILE HEADING TO THE OUTSIDE CAULDRON.

[@estellemariexo]

@@joshyboy1983 Honestly, I'm surprised Tim's didn't make an official appearance. We love that place lmao

[@mirorizzo3872]

Easily one of the best opening ceremonies, and one that truly got the Canadian spirit and heritage down.

[@milkman3873]

i’m native american but i come back to this video to cry when i feel down because it so beautiful seeing other tribes being celebrated at the olympics

[@dvdmtz79]

Same!

[@Zackattack1505]

This is my favorite thing to come and enjoy native culture honestly. I’ve always been fascinated with natives and this just feels so amazing to watch

[@thomasedwardharrison2879]

My mentor is a native and he loved it

[@mfraye12]

Vancouver is the leading bid for the 2030 Olympics, the bid is put forth by the Four Host First Nations (Lilwat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations) jointly with the mayors of Vancouver and Whistler. It is the first indigenous-led bid in Olympics history.

[@blairthandi7058]

I can relate to this. Tears coming out of my eyes re watching this.

[@SandraMills]

5:07 - Ceremony begins 7:24 - The descent 8:34 - CALGARY (dat Maple Leaf tho) 9:05 - Snowboarder entrance (Johnny Lyall) 9:44 - Governor General entrance / Vice Regal salute 11:58 - Arrival of Canadian Flag / RCMP 14:00 - Flag Raising / O Canada - Nikki Yanofsky 17:26 - The 4 Host First Nations (19:09 - Lil'wat Nation / 19:31 - Musqueam Nation / 19:56 - Squamish Nation / 20:20 - Tsleil-Waututh Nation) 21:15 - The *Indigenous* Peoples of Canada (21:30 - Nations of the North West / 22:19 - Metis Nation / 22:49 - The Inuit / 23:17 - First Nations of the Prairies / 24:05 - First Nations of the East) 25:43 - Welcome to the Athletes 26:23 - Greece 43:51 - Georgia (R.I.P. Nodar Kumaritashvili) 1:19:27 - Canada 1:24:29 - "Bang the Drum" - Bryan Adams & Nelly Furtado 1:31:15 - "Landscape of a Dream Begins" - Hymn of the North 1:35:43 - Constellations (the Bear at 1:36:23) 1:38:54 - The whales! 1:40:23 - Sacred Grove 1:41:43 - "Ordinary Miracle" - Sarah McLachlan / Alberta Ballet & Ballet BC 1:49:00 - Rhythms of the Wind ("The Old Ways" - Colin Maier) 1:51:22 - Fiddlers and Tappers (Andre Brunet, Daniel Lapp, Sierra Noble, Samantha Robichaud, April Verch, Ashley MacIssac, Brock Jellison) 2:01:04 - Who Has Seen the Wind (Thomas Saulgrain aerial ballet / Both Sides Now) 2:07:35 - Peaks of Endeavor 2:09:47 - Skiing / Snowboarding Aerialists (what a concept) 2:12:07 - Olympic montage projection 2:15:50 - "We Are More" - Shane Koyczan 2:20:14 - Opening Remarks from IOC 2:21:51 - Welcome from the Vancouver Organizing Committee 2:31:13 - More IOC remarks 2:35:38 - Michelle Jean declares the games open 2:36:40 - Song of Peace ("Hallelujah" - kd Lang) 2:43:57 - Entry of the Olympic Flag (Betty Fox / Donald Sutherland / Jacques Villeneuve / Barbara Ann Scott / Anne Murray / Romeo Dallaire / Bobby Orr / Julie Payette 2:46:42 - Flag Raising / Olympic Hymn - Measha Brueggergosman 2:51:00 - Minute of Silence for Nodar Kumaritashvili 1:52:20 - Olympic Oaths - Hayley Wickenheiser / Michel Verrault 2:54:05 - "Un peu plus haut, un peu plus loin" - Garou 2:58:05 - Arrival of the Olympic Flame (Rick Hanson / Catriona Le May Doan / Steve Nash / Nancy Green / Wayne Gretsky) *sad horns for the malfunction* 3:05:35 - Lighting of the Cauldron Happy Anniversary y'all! I was originally going to timestamp each country's arrival, but I started to lose my mind so... Each country gets about 30 seconds on screen, so best to start at Greece, and scrub through with arrow keys to find who you're looking for. Maybe someone with greater patience than I will take up the task :)

[@johnfreeman9349]

wow thank u

[@riffr0ff]

Thank you kind person!!!

[@mcmapless]

Thank you so much!! This must’ve taken a long time

[@patrikpascual4073]

What song did they play while the cauldron was being lit and the torch relay around the stadium

[@SandraMills]

@@patrikpascual4073 Good question! Best guess is it might be The Olympic Flame, by the Vancouver Olympic Orchestra. It's on the official soundtrack but I haven't been able to listen to it in full. It may just be a piece of music that was scored but never officially credited.

[@MasterDrew117]

All the feels when the entire stadium gave Georgia a standing ovation, just mere hours after their Luge competitor, Nodar Kumaritashvili, was killed in a practice run at Whistler Sliding Centre. Georgian hearts were obviously very heavy that night walking into BC Place without him, but props to the crowd for showing them some badly needed love after the tragedy.

[@gabetalks9275]

You can see the black tag on their flag 😭

[@eunicechang8329]

It’s been 11 years and still the feels...

[@jamfilledjars]

All these years and I never knew. As a Canadian I’m happy that so many people from around the world stood (later in silence) as a gesture of respect. Beautiful, albeit melancholy moment.

[@tomshea8382]

Apparently they walked in and walked right out, and hadn't wanted to participate at all.

[@edgechan]

@@gabetalks9275 And you can notice many athletes used a black band on their arms.

[@hanonymousxo]

Respect for Georgia for coming out after that tragic accident before the ceremony

[@danigarcia162]

Can you tell me what happened?

[@hanonymousxo]

Dani Garcia Right before the opening ceremony, a Georgian luger died from a luging accident on the Olympic luging track.

[@danigarcia162]

Oh... Thats very sad thank you for telling me may he rest in peace...

[@JamesGhee3]

yeah 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪

[@Tsukshiro]

9 years too late, but I feel like I need to add that there isn't a single time that I've re-watched this ceremony without being brought to my knees over this tragedy. There is no consolation for the loss of a child. But just know that Canada will never forget :(

[@giaisnotawkward2579]

remember my kokum (Grandma) yelled at us all (aunts, uncles, cousins) to come inside to watch the opening and we were all so filled with pride and happiness watching our people of different tribes and nations coming together as one. still love to come back here to watch this

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

What tribe are you from?

[@rollercoastercentral0808]

@@AWlpsSHOW36 I’m from the Maté tripe

[@giaisnotawkward2579]

@@AWlpsSHOW36 i'm Plains Cree

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

@@giaisnotawkward2579 Cool!

[@catherinen.manning1557]

While I am as white as it gets, I do have cousins that are indigenous, and I love your culture and love learning about it

[@LanceKhaos]

I dont know if it is just because I am from Canada, but I think this was the best opening Ceremony for any Olympic Games...I still get tears watching this

[@emilywilson8448]

I live in Canada to and watching this make me so nostalgic its crazy. Its still by far my favorite Olympic opening ceremony

[@giordy9013]

I think the same too and I'm not canadian ahah you had really made something that should be an example for every olympics

[@theano8009]

You should go watch the 2004 opening ceremony . Greece's opening ceremony was the most beautiful of all.

[@jupiter3067]

No, I'm agree this was one of the most moving opening ceremony ever ! Everything was there. Romance, nature, humour. What a great stage concept really. The whales breezing just let me speechless ! So realistic. And this teenager who was flying... and all those classic dancers.... Man, I just can watch this ceremony over and over... this was a real show... for free, to watch. Thank you Canada. The only things a less like was the canadian anthem and the olympic anthem. These should have be 2 big moments in the ceremony and they just modified it too much.

[@jupiter3067]

Albertville 1992 was quiet spectacular too. I think France did start a new type a opening ceremony, much more "modern" and less on the protocol way. Decouflé was really a surprising choreographer ! But I think that Vancouver was impressive, really. These images/videos on the floor with this man running, the whales breezing... what an effect !

[@DisasterOnline]

When Georgia's team entered the stadium, I was in tears. The black marks they had, the saddened looks, the standing ovation and cheering for their support.

[@onionboy4350]

What happened in Georgia at that time?

[@DisasterOnline]

One of their team members, Nodar Kumaritashvili, was killed in luge practice earlier that day, when he crashed.

[@hurkydoesntknow]

They still showed up to the Opening Ceremony despite their teammate had died earlier that day. Some of the other teams have black arm bands in respect to him.

[@sergioenrique346]

Whats?

[@cizzam21]

And honestly I thought it was very touching that they paid so much notice to their ancestors and the nations that existed before they did. Canadians know their roots. I think that's why, as an American, I respect them so much.

[@latininxtc]

We did the same during the Salt Lake City opening ceremony. You must not have remembered.

[@林偉文-q2c]

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[@cazia9]

I'm a Canadian through and through and am very touched by what you said - I think the combination of all these styles of artistry represent us as a nation and collective identity, but the male dancer in the step dance segment who performed right before Ashley MacIsaac (the left handed fiddle player with shredded bow) is indicative of us as a group as well because he looks like he belongs at a punk rock or grunge club but he is dancing in the traditional style...making that mesh is amazing

[@davibourne3856]

We still have a long way to go mate but, so far was a great achievement and a big step towards reconciliation.

[@FreshCreativeFrog25]

You are awesome!

[@gracewenzel]

The first nations sequence at the beginning makes me sob. The music is so powerful and the tribal regalia is SO COOL.

[@Kaptionist]

Considering how much the other countries paid for the Olympics, I think Vancouver is better. Not only that, we gained more as Canadians. It's not about the opening ceremonies guys, it's about celebrating as a nation. We set a new olympic record as well as finished with a bang. Post 2010 olympics, I'm proud to be Canadian.

[@christianroberts2ndchannel442]

Kaptionist i

[@mackenzietannerite9989]

26:24 - Greece 26:57 - Albania 27:25 - Algeria 27:52 - Andorra 28:24 - Argentina 29:00 - Armenia 29:30 - Australia 30:13 - Austria 30:52 - Azerbaijan 31:24 - Belarus 30:01 - Belgium 32:29 - Bermuda 33:01 - Bosnia and Herzegovina 33:31 - Brazil 34:10 - Bulgaria 34:46 - Cayman Islands 35:15 - Chile 35:44 - People’s Republic of China 36:34 - Colombia 37:02 - Croatia 37:40 - Cyprus 38:06 - Czech Republic 39:00 - Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 39:28 - Denmark 40:00 - Estonia 40:40 - Ethiopia 41:15 - Finland 42:06 - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 42:47 - France 43:56 - Georgia 44:55 - Germany 46:22 - Ghana 46:59 - Great Britain 47:55 - Hong Kong, China 48:37 - Hungary 49:19 - Iceland 49:55 - India 50:34 - Islamic Republic of Iran 51:13 - Ireland 51:50 - Israel 52:24 - Italy 53:21 - Jamaica 54:02 - Japan 54:52 - Kazakhstan 55:43 - Republic of Korea 56:34 - Kyrgyzstan 57:10 - Latvia 57:58 - Lebanon 58:23 - Liechtenstein 58:54 - Lithuania 59:30 - Mexico 1:00:04 - Republic of Moldova 1:00:42 - Monaco 1:01:10 - Mongolia 1:01:38 - Montenegro 1:02:08 - Morocco 1:02:37 - Nepal 1:03:02 - Netherlands 1:03:41 - New Zealand 1:04:07 - Norway 1:04:52 - Pakistan 1:05:16 - Peru 1:05:47 - Poland 1:06:32 - Portugal 1:06:58 - Romania 1:07:34 - Russia 1:08:38 - San Marino 1:09:07 - Senegal 1:09:37 - Serbia 1:10:18 - Slovakia 1:11:11 - Slovenia 1:11:47 - South Africa 1:12:12 - Spain 1:12:48 - Sweden 1:13:42 - Switzerland 1:14:36 - Chinese Taipei 1:15:00 - Tajikistan 1:15:27 - Turkey 1:16:18 - Ukraine 1:16:56 - United States of America 1:18:40 - Uzbekistan 1:19:26 - CANADA

[@tyronejenkins6611]

Such an underrated comment Thankyou so much

[@legoguru3000]

You are a woman of great patience

[@ACS402010]

Thank you ever so kindly!

[@britishkid2550]

Gooooooooo Canada,Usa,Mexico and Team GB

[@haotingyang7219]

I just realized it's alphabetic order except for greece and canda

[@justindman00]

The opening part with all of my people dancing makes me cry every time.

[@luiscarlosbraga6996]

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[@gro_skunk]

I cried pretty hard.

[@antoinettelouie7787]

me tooo!!

[@scarlettnilson5251]

My teacher was in the Irish dancing 👀

[@gonzer3863]

Just watching it on the 10th anniversary and it still makes me cry when I see the first nations coming out. Proud Metis boy here.

[@kalemacpherson2270]

Vancouver 2030 needs to happen, our beautiful beautiful country is so torn apart and divided geopolitically and by matters of opinion right now. The Olympics in 2010 really brought us all together as a nation and we need it more than ever now

[@unknownprofile7791]

Regrettably, as much the local government of BC as the federal government dismissed the proposal of hosting the 2030 Winter olympics in Vancouver. I supposed it was due to financial issues.

[@paddocklockersby8089]

As much as I wish for that too, I honestly think one Olympics in Vancouver is good enough for now. Financially, things are much different than what it used to be, not just in Vancouver, but for Canada too. And culturally, I think another Olympics would be too soon so we should wait a little longer before Canada can host again, because in my view, Vancouver 2010 was once in a lifetime And the memories there are too irreplaceable ro replicate.

[@unknownprofile7791]

@Paddock Lockersby the fact is that it could be either for financial issues or even because of the local people will. That kind of games are hosted, and the local gvmt doesn't consider their people's opinions, and they think the organization of such games is really expensive and implies high amounts of money and consequently a high tax charges.

[@commanderfionafakeno5984]

2030? We have our bid for Canberra 2030

[@borntobemild-]

❤

[@tobithetabby6376]

Makes me so proud to be Canadian. Great memories. Time just flew by. Can't believe it has been 6 years since this happened.

[@MenopausalMom]

Tobi the Tabby 8 years now and still gives me chills. Vancouver and Canada did such a good job!!

[@casipie]

Remember when we were all allowed in stadiums together like this... feels like it was 10 years ago even tho it hasn’t even been a year 😞

[@ZchibizroxZ]

"The True North, Strong and Free" puts me in tears every time, and I don't even understand why. Chills and tears, honestly.

[@billyablaza1752]

Who’s watching this after Pyeong Chang opening ceremonies. I have to say Vancouver 2010 really displayed the spirit of its nation. Go Canada Go! Now and 4 ever.

[@strike1977]

Billy Ablaza respect from Australia

[@ee-gg1pm]

I think Pyeong Chang ceremony is the best!^^

[@MineCraftDadnSon]

This was one of the greatest things I have ever seen on TV. Blew me away. WOW!!

[@MineCraftDadnSon]

@@jo6881 huh?

[@MeeplandHeights]

I love that they included the Canadian aboriginals. And the music was incredible!

[@miloucartier1649]

That's the part that I really liked and honestly...it touched me

[@Rocker5593]

yeah its cool, but just to note they did do something similar in Montreal 76 Calgary 88 as well as Sydney and Salt Lake (the Circassians pushed for something at the Sochi games but we all know that didn't go over too well w Vladamir poopin running the show lol) however if i remember correctly most Australian Aboriginals weren't too happy with the Sydney segment

[@halliechung8486]

Nice post:-)

[@Nomadic-canadian]

Mominaodiji our natives are part of the fabric of canada. i am so glad they got added :)

[@reala1276]

very canada :)

[@lolhilolhi1]

Proudest 2 weeks of my life as a Canadian and a Vancouverite

[@Mightyfish_]

Now it is Rio 2016 and when I look back to the Vancouver Olympics, I still get goose bumps.

[@mikelolguy]

Yes!!

[@Tigger19649]

I completely agree with you

[@StressfulGengar]

Man I keep coming back here every year to watch these videos when I am feeling down on Canadian Pride. Makes me cry every time I think of Vancouver 2010 :( I loved watching it at home, and seeing the whole country uniting. Heck I still remember the first gold medal won on Canadian soil. By Alexandre Billedeau (spelt his last name wrong) in men's moguls. His brothers Fredericks reaction when he won was amazing.

[@charlottejoudrey6486]

I agree except this happens to me with every olympic games I watch

[@matticeadam]

Me too

[@strike1977]

Vancouver, as an Australian, you have put one the best ever Winter Olympic Games!! Incredible to see Canada top the medal tally! I hope to make it to your beautiful country! Love Canada

[@thetrashtube]

I remember watching this in my living room when I was 16 and feeling such a rush of patriotism when Shane Koyczan delivered We Are More, and then the swell of pride when when he declared us the 'True north, strong and free' and then the torches going up in that flame red maple leaf. Its not often we as Canadians get patriotic, but that performance just makes me so damn proud of my country and its gentle strength.

[@jaxenz22]

When does it happen?

[@camillewalters5484]

jax enz 2:15:35

[@rizzoj8106]

thetrashtube i was 16 too! got to hold the olympic torch a week before the ceremonies and made me so patriotic lol

[@PCCphoenix]

43:53--When I was watching the Opening Ceremony with my dad and Georgia came in, I turned off the chandelier in the living room in honor of Georgia's fallen Olympian, Nodar Kumaritashvili. He died during a training run in the luge competition just hours prior.

[@woodlandwolf9597]

2021...who still watches this every now and again?

[@gerdcelinejensen8294]

I am in 2024 and still can watch it again and again.... from Norway! 🥰

[@thepsychonoob7055]

This was eight years ago. EIGHT. YEARS. AGO. ...HOW?!?!?!

[@dericsion3480]

you know , after 12 months and 364, usually, a year pass. then, after that, another, then another, then you need to add one day, then another, then another, then another and a last one and here we are. its pretty simple actually

[@agentepolaris4914]

Feel old yet?

[@370H-SSV]

Vancouver 2010 Sochi 2014 Pyongchang 2018 No stopping now I'm looking forward. Beijing 2022

[@qwertytypewriter2013]

9 years omg I feel old

[@derbuckeyetribe9789]

@@qwertytypewriter2013 You feel old??? I remember watching the Montreal 76 opening ceremonies on tv with my mom.

[@eljayy91]

K.D Lang's performance of hallelujah brings me to tears every single time. The moment when all the animated golden candle lights turn into birds I get goosebumps all over my body! Amazing!

[@davidgooding810]

AMEN . . . that song has been covered by so many singers it's ridiculous, but she OWNS it (and I think Mr. Cohen agrees)! She's the one on my playlist . . .

[@TheRealColt45]

That is magic not of this Earth. So. Fucking. Amazing!

[@bradevans3815]

So agree, the Joni song was special too, but KD was so emotional, even 11 years later.

[@ACS402010]

I've come back to this video numerous times to listen to her rendition. Smooth as silk. Her version is unparalleled, imo. Heavenly!

[@breebartkowiakova]

12 years later that performance still give be goosebumps

[@carolchen2320]

Ugh this is when I was ten and barely remembered anything but I loved the atmosphere there for that few weeks.

[@giordy9013]

are you from vancouver?

[@carolchen2320]

+Giordano Armenia yes I am :)

[@maximecloutier1223]

+Carol Chen Barely remember anything? At 10? Wtf, I remember lots of things from when I was 4 and even younger...

[@canadious6933]

I know what you mean. I was ten at the time but missed half of the opening....I live in Quebec

[@cadensloan5055]

I was 9, and from Kelowna. This was the best part of our lives

[@medslovesu]

I always tear up and the same points I had cried when it first aired on TV, like when Georgia came out and everyone stood up in respect of the fallen Olympian, and when everyone cheered for Canada. I love my home country.

[@nairod2244]

What an amazing time this was, hard to believe it's already been 11 years.

[@stephfahey1101]

I'm so glad this is here on youtube because I love rewatching these opening and closing ceremonies. I was born in Vancouver and lived in B.C my whole life so living back in Metro Vancouver circa 2010 Winter Games was definitely a highlight of my life.!!!! Thank you!!!

[@Clutchteamstudio723]

Same I was familiar with every single place in the opening

[@joshyboy1983]

Never thought I'd see a WWE fan on an Olympic Video. How are ya?

[@Clutchteamstudio723]

u played ur self

[@bavarianmapper4566]

Stephanie Fahey your photo is the Olympic cauldron in Vancouver

[@safiyahc9711]

I remember the olympics in Vancouver. So great to be there.

[@cizzam21]

I think this was probably my favorite winter opening ceremony.

[@alittlelifeofmel5157]

The Georgia entrance was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. The fact that they showed up was truly inspiring, but what should have been such an exciting moment ended up being a horrible moment. I assume the older man at the back of their group was the man's coach, he broke my heart.

[@michelletorresan5842]

You could see the sadness in them. 14 years later this still makes me teary 😢

[@dzakymo]

​@@michelletorresan5842what happen?

[@kiwibeca]

@@dzakymo One of their teammates, a Luger was killed in a training accident earlier that day.

[@merlinscult]

Honestly, to me there isn't one opening ceremony that's better than the other. Each one is meant to represent its country, its culture, its people... not to beat the previous olympics. I watch it because I feel that people taking part in it look so proud, it's purely magical to witness something so special. I don't understand why everyone is arguing about who made the best one, like I get it, Sochi was amazing, Beijing was amazing... but get over it, it's done, they were all amazing and there will be amazing ceremonies in the future also. Can't you just sit down and appreciate? I don't go around clicking on every damn opening ceremony to bash on other countries. That's so annoying.

[@o___o8716]

mh09 look up Rio’s opening ceremony. And in the comment section, Others were bashing it and it was damn annoying.

[@jonnysetzler5859]

I must've watched the part with all the First Nations people about a thousand times. I just love how Canada included them in their opening ceremony

[@jacksongoldenretriever]

Jonny Setzler it was annoying. We are not a country who beats drums and does weird dances. We are Canada

[@jacksongoldenretriever]

Eric H and they’re Indians

[@goldengreen7763]

@@jacksongoldenretriever Damn you are an ignorant bastard.

[@matthewnahanee4676]

Are you First nations?

[@wes6244]

@@jacksongoldenretriever You are a sad little kid.

[@hurkydoesntknow]

On behalf of my fellow Americans, I give my condolences (although belated) to the Georgian team and their fallen luger. It breaks my heart. I wish my team wore the black arm bands.

[@mattdias6689]

Memory lane. This was a great time when Canada was united and felt free 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@jamfilledjars]

Who knew a decade from this moment that we’d be in the predicament we are in now? It’s nice to have these videos up and running, brings back fond memories and a small hope that one day I’ll actually be able to attend on of these events in the flesh, not watching from behind a screen. That being said, the best memory I have of these Olympics was the Men’s Gold Medal Hockey game. My entire grade 6 class was watching that on the Smartboard that the teacher put on while we worked, and I remember after transitioning to my Social teacher’s classroom about 15-30mins in, I heard the most uplifting, joyous shriek I have ever heard from a group of people from my other classroom as Canada scored the overtime goal. Pure bliss I tell you. What I would do to relive that momentous occasion for my young self.

[@emoneyy68]

Whos here after the Paris closing ceremony?

[@nortalneis]

All opening ceremonies i saw were gorgeous, each in its own, and to compare them incorrectly. Each country puts in this piece of their culture and history, and rightly so.

[@lauriebowman6979]

Lived in Calgary during the '88 Winter Games and it was the best time ever. Everyone should experience an Olympic Games in their life. Loved K.D. Lang. Makes me so proud to be a Canadian. Yes we have our problems but this is still the best country in the world. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@TheRealColt45]

Oh my God K.D. Lang. Absolutely, unequivocally spectacular in every possible way. There are very few things in the world that you could call perfection and that performance was one of them. Wow, wow, wow a billion times over. That is magic personified right there.

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

Great Opening Ceremony. Respect from the UK.

[@strike1977]

Centrist Philosopher and from Australia 😉

[@Sotto_]

@@strike1977 Awesome! It was an Australian that designed and coordinated the opening ceremonies. His challenge was to bring what Canadians value -their culture, people and the natural beauty of the country - and somehow bring it all together under one roof in a stadium. Right from the very beginning, he nailed it! As an Australian, you can be very proud of the success of this as well! 🇦🇺💞🇨🇦

[@giiannnaa]

makes me so nostalgic. the energy in vancouver was amazing.

[@the_unlucky_132]

By far the best opening ceremony in my opinion!! I especially love the part with the boy floating over the field.

[@ACS402010]

@Дмитрий Воробьёв Aww...you seem unhappy. Hope tomorrow is better for you.

[@hetaliansrisetonight4247]

I love it how a few countries waved the Canadian flag instead of their own. Some waved both (like china). That's how you know countries respect you

[@stephenanderson1594]

I wish in America we could recognize our indigenous peoples like this.

[@Sky-hn5qw]

Utah did when the olympics where held there!

[@greenhornet8262]

Salt Lake City 2002 definitely recognize the native americans

[@victoriabell9546]

Salt Lake City 2002 acknowledged them in their opening ceremony.

[@stephenanderson1594]

@@victoriabell9546 Ok I didn't watch this Winter Games

[@sarakeith2246]

Me too Stephen Anderson. Me too. I always love Native Americans so much. Especially from the time they were such miracle workers.

[@NMeyer0]

As a Canadian, hearing that girl sing O Canada, I had a tear in my eye. No Canadian has ever heard a version of our anthem so awesome.

[@cjm7764]

😮

[@davidgooding810]

That k.d. lang sequence is absolutely beautiful! All the Chinese pyrotechnics and Russian engineering is beautiful, but this is more in keeping with the spirit of the Olympics.

[@quinnwelsh3251]

David Gooding NO WAY!!! I live near Clemson! Sorry, couldn’t help but notice your profile pic...

[@TheRealColt45]

Oh my fucking God. So unbelievably flawless and emotional. That was truly one of the most magical performances I have ever seen on this Earth. Every time I watch it I am in such awe of her brilliance with this song. Absolutely stunning.

[@davidgooding810]

@@TheRealColt45 She DEFINITELY raised Leonard Cohen's profile (outside Canada) when she took on this song. She has one of those unique, instantly recognizable voices. It's funny that this popped up now - I had to show my parents how to stream their church's Easter service (online bc of CV), and someone sang that churchy rewrite of this song. After clinching my teeth through that heresy I said, "Now let me show y'all how this song is SUPPOSED to sound" - and cast this clip onto their TV. They were both astounded . . .

[@davidgooding810]

@@quinnwelsh3251 Centennial Class of '89! My father was Class of '65, and my grandfather was Class of '41. My name and my father's name are stamped in the cement walkways between Ft. Hill and the library, and Lightsey Bridge Apartments on campus are named after my g'father (he was a Trustee in the 70s - 80s). I have a son, a nephew, and a niece there now . . . and two more nephews headed that way!

[@TheRealColt45]

@@davidgooding810 that is so cool that you were able to share that with your parents. I agree. Anytime I want to hear this song, this is the performance I love to watch. Just so well done in every respect, including the beautiful visuals.

[@mutsusei7479]

Still one of the best olympics games opening ceremony for me. The show was really amazing, everything was awesome.

[@mikehitchcock3295]

The "Bewitched Canoe" scene when the Devil casts off his cloak and it ends up being a falling maple leaf...Everything about this ceremony was pure storytelling genius...

[@MrCrockaG]

If there's one thing Canada really missed out on in these Olympics it was fitting in a better tribute to Terry Fox. I'd say very, very few people truly have the Olympic spirit as he did.

[@blairthandi7058]

You should see men's the ice hockey gold medal opening, Terry Fox was showcased there.

[@AntmeetsMelbourne]

There was a segment in the Paralympics

[@jupiter3067]

His mother has been one of the 8 flag holders ! This is quiet a big statement for him no ?

[@dimka_patriotasi6856]

@@blairthandi7058 уу

[@luxorshark4343]

It just seems like every Olympic opening Ceremony is just flat out amazing they tell history and cultures in many ways like the Drums from the Chinese ceremony, the Violins and the Icebergs breaking apart in this Ceremony, the Industrial Revolution in the the 2012 Olympics and of course the Soviet Union history of Russia. I personally cannot wait for the Brazilian and the South Korean Olympics.

[@meh786]

Same here

[@LadyFigment]

Ryan Sullivan It was written in one of the Harry Potter books "We can't help showing off when we get together". Having the Honor to be the Host Nation gives the right to give all the Visitors an introduction to the Best their nation has to offer. Who can Blame them? :)

[@NicknooVision]

don't forget Tokio 2020!!! I love the London 2012 Industrial Revolution part and the Sochi 2014 mascots showing!!! (i'm cried when the bear blows out the olimpic flame and the closing ceremony ending...SOCHI 2014)

[@TimEssDub]

After 12 years, the audience cheers are gratifying to listen to.

[@Sam081590]

That "Define Canada" speech. Shivers down my spine. So good.

[@AznPridexX123]

This was a pretty incredible olympic games

[@loryyy_sv]

hahaha i'm 18 yrs old and i'm binge watching all these opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics games.... its just so heartwarming to see nations uniting as one

[@emacat1215]

The Vancouver Olympics were fantastic! Canada did a wonderful job.

[@jaydenrlegoadventure702]

2010...what a year! Proudest moment as a Canadian and by far the best Opening Ceremony in Olympics history in Winter games at least. The first time an opening and closing ceremony in a Winter games that was held Indoor. The first time the host country won the most number of golds on it's own soil! When Canadians are still united...from east to west everyone went out, made noise and waved the Canadian Flag when Sydney Crosby scored that golden goal in an Overtime game against the US!!! That was ecstatic! Now it is east vs. west...sorry to say!!!

[@rajivmurkejee7498]

I wouldn't boast too much -took 3 Olympics for Canada to win a gold

[@krishshah3974]

@@rajivmurkejee7498 wdym

[@Fox-ice]

Дорогой Jayden, не забывайте про олимпиаду 2014 в России (Сочи). Россияне тоже выиграли в тот год рекордное количество медалей. И открытие было не менее прекрасным🙂

[@nintony2994]

I may be a bit biased because Canadian. but this is the best opening ceremony ever!

[@nintony2994]

also that violin segment is probably the best thing I've ever seen. It reminds me of the Red River Jig but with THOUSANDS of extra steps. I love it

[@FluXez00]

Really who cares who had the best openings. What matters is that Vancouver got to host this world event and we fucking lived up to it :p

[@AlphineWolf]

We started a trend to be eco friendly Olympics and everyone after us tried to outdo us as the most eco friendly Olympics.

[@jamezburke1042]

Beijing and London were spectacular, but Vancouver had grace and soul

[@MichaelSaraka1980]

It’s like we never really knew how good we had it until it’s gone forever. Rip Canada 11/4/15 🇨🇦 😢😓💔🙏🏻🕊️

[@perutott]

This was my 2nd time watching the opening ceremony for Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics since watching it for the first time live... and it gave me the chills once again especially the beginning when the camera goes over Stanley park and then the aboriginals culture segment!!!! I love my country so much Go Canada Go

[@romulusthemainecoon3047]

Everything about this opening ceremony was incredible! The tribute to the First Nations, the artistic tribute different states in Canada - the fiddling! The singing! The dancing! The killer whales! Just...eye-popping. I loved every minute of it. Merci Vancouver! Thanks, Vancouver!

[@exilm]

One of the most powerful moments of my life, and an absolutely incredible time to be in Vancouver. It was just amazing to see the whole city united in support of our athletes, and to feel the tremendous pride and palpable sense of jubilation that flowed through the city. Two weeks where you couldn't help but feel honored to be Canadian.

[@youandiryan]

I love my Country(Canada), i would do anything for Canada, born in Vancouver. I love my city. I was downtown everyday the olympics were on. Was the best days of my life.

[@brittany3479]

lol it was good our brother up north lol I hope the us will get to host again and I love canda u guys were ausome

[@EYLS39C]

Yeah, you love it so much that you ruin it when you lose a hockey game. I am talking about the Vancouver riots a few years back because you LOST a hockey game. I am from Australia and we would never ruin our precious city because of poor sportsmanship. What a disgrace of a city.

[@EYLS39C]

LITTLE RIOT????? You trashed your own freaking city!!! Just put "Vancouver Riots" into the search box. You will see hours and hours and hours of footage. Why you ask?? Because you lost a hockey game to America. Bwahahahaha PATHETIC mates! What an embarrassment to your whole country that was.

[@PinkSafire1]

Me too! I was also born in Vancouver, but was I was living in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast during the Olympics so I couldn't be downtown. Just watching it again now, I'm remarried and living in San Francisco... Seeing it this time (and through the eyes of my American husband), I am even more proud of my Vancouver, my Canada, and my fellow Canadians!

[@PinkSafire1]

Trevor C Gee?? I wonder what the LA riots were all about? YOU are the embarrASSment to your whole country.

[@expanddong8917]

These Olympics will always hold a special place in my heart. Rio 2016 starts today, let's hope it's as good!

[@isaacamigofernandez4vancouver]

This was my First Olympic Winter Games actually came to my home city in 2010 in real life when I was 4 years old. I love my hometown Vancouver. 2010 was a rad year and a decade starting with Vancouver 2010! 🥰🇨🇦

[@Ryan-bz2ki]

I'm watching this 6 years late and I still cry

[@thedream3768]

Me too I see that 6 years later lol😅😭😭

[@Roxixane456]

Anyone else watching this to put themselves in the mood for later today?

[@TheEmmahRose]

I remember watching this with my family when I was 15, I remember going down to Vancouver (I don't live too far away) and seeing people from all over the world joining together despite our differences to enjoy such a wonderful experience and feeling such a massive amount of pride and patriotism for my country when we would win another medal. I will never forget the feeling the Vancouver Olympics gave me and I cannot explain how happy I am that I was old enough to fully appreciate everything the Olympics offered.

[@zby723]

kd lang has the most powerful voice, my heart sinks every time I hear this song

[@Shachi.S]

i am proud to be a Canadian!!! This night was indeed special and magical for every Canadian out there!!!! God bless our Country!!!!

[@BennyBarrigan]

My mom went to this. I remember being at home with my babysitter/nanny because I was 9 and she made me go to bed before it was over and I remember hearing her watching it on tv

[@DTownsQPER]

One of the best Opening ceremonies

[@AliciaInNevada]

This ceremony was beautiful

[@wandacoldwell7964]

Am I the only one that almost 8 yrs later gets emotional watching this! I loved these Olympics!

[@stefanfriedrich8850]

The best Opening Ceremony for Winter Olympic Games Ever!

[@emacat1215]

Aside from one malfunction, Vancouver had an amazing Olympics. Beautiful for the tourists, the journalists and the athletes. Really, what future Olympics should hope to accomplish. Sadly, at least so far according to reports, Sochi is woefully unprepared.

[@nwat1993]

They made fun of the malfuction in the closing ceremony, I Thought that was great

[@StFidjnr]

and as eddie magurie once said "It was the rubber chicken that did it"

[@jessekimxx]

I do know that Vancouver looks like the 2010 Olympics all year round. These grandeur styled Olympics that 2010 architected are definitely what every athlete should experience and get nostalgia from when they look back and reminisce over how they made it to the Olympics!

[@xKaishisxMoonx]

Seven years later and I'm still rewatching this ceremony. I love it so much.

[@koro8gin]

Beautiful opening ceremony. Well done Vancouver ^.^.

[@vmezaaa]

I freaking hope for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics that the US recognizes the First Nations and does a tribute like this.

[@sarakeith2246]

Me too.

[@kokym8]

this is truly the best and the most beautiful and well done show I have ever seen in my life. The projection mapping is fantastically genius, as a projection mapping performer and creator I can say that this is the ultimate top for the use of the art of Projection Mapping.

[@muncraft5976]

I love how they paid their respects to the First Nations... After everything we've done to them they deserve to be a part of it and it was really well done my favourite opening ceremony to date

[@tvvocheese]

Did you know that they built this stadium on the first nations land? Then they invited them to take part in the ceremony and only some nations came, the others were protesting at the time. I learnt this within the past year and was shocked!

[@Iamtimmyturner5]

The first nations people actually own ALL of the land in Vancouver. It was never taken away from the first nations legally through treaties.

[@redxiii3159]

@ryan m they own the souls of the dead that fall on this land...

[@Fiski3434]

One of the best Olympic Opening ceremonies EVER!

[@giordy9013]

11 years later I still think that the fiddlers segment was the best of all olympic ceremonies ever, so joyful and colorful

[@kawaiibunnbunn]

Watching this makes me feel nostalgic. I remember going to one of the Olympic events since I lived in Vancouver. It was the Medal Ceremony, looking back to that moments makes me really happy. :)

[@Lemf15]

Even though I'm Canadian I might be little biased :P I for sure like these Ceremonies much better than London and Sochi. I just feel like ours really represented well Canada's past and present, it showed our cultures our traditions and the simple beauty that is our country..... yes alot of people say that they looked cheap or tacky but I think that we didn't need all the fancy gimmicks to put on a spectacular show... we are a simple, beautiful, exquisite country and we have nothing to prove. We had elements that touched people not just from Canada but I think from all over the world who watched them. At the end of the say I don't think it should be about the money, the lights or anything else but rather showcasing the pride of a nation and it's culture and beauty which I think these ceremonies did. Absolutely no disrespect to Sochi and London, they were very well done as well, but this is just my opinion. I found London's were a little bland and Sochi's were a little strange and I didn't understand what they were trying to represent sometimes... but both were beautiful and grand as ceremonies should be.... Respect to all these countries.... It's not easy hosting the Olympics :)

[@allknowing145]

Calgary was without a doubt one of the worst Olympics ever hosted in Canada. Vancouver restored the winter Olympic legacy in Canada!

[@polarpanda1158]

As a Canadian, I personally like Sochi and London’s ceremonies more. However, I completely agree with what you said about us not needing all the grandeur’s to represent who we are, proud of this ceremony (despite the cauldron disaster) and proud of my country!

[@polarpanda1158]

Also we didn’t go like 5 times over budget like sochi

[@NilesHansen]

Who else cries every time Canada comes out when they're announcing the countries.

[@hurkydoesntknow]

+Niles Nibogie I'm from the US and I get chills when Canada comes out. We love our neighbors from the North!

[@aubainee]

+hurkydoesntknow except in hockey!

[@hurkydoesntknow]

+Aubaine Niyonkuru The rivalry is there but it's a friendly one. Canada always shows us who's boss! :-P

[@aubainee]

hurkydoesntknow Nicely put.

[@coledevlin1455]

+hurkydoesntknow exactly.

[@jurrasicparx]

The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air, the fragrance of the grass, speaks to me and my heart soars... this is my favourite bit how she is introduced and the crowd roars.. - 1:41:26

[@AntonyShannon]

one the best opening ceremonies

[@dominiquemercier408]

La plus belle cérémonie d'ouverture de tout les Jeux Olympiques toutes époques confondues! BRAVO CANADA!!!!

[@bartekval6140]

My favourite opening ceremony

[@seanmcgowan4423]

Visually stunning! Canada and the effects crew, producers etc etc came with there A game at this opening ceremony!

[@kabakke]

Vancouver 2010: BEST olympic wintergames EVER.

[@mikelolguy]

Where from?

[@incognitoanonimous50]

beijing 2022 desagree

[@NearestGalaxy]

DutchGameGuy00 I agree

[@MedorraBlue]

I FINALLY FOUND IT! I was so sad when I couldn't watch the Vancouver ceremony, but nearly four years later, I've found it! I thought that the ceremony would be on CTV... it was actually on CTV 2 or something like that. When I finally found it - at the END of the parade of nations - it was on channel 94.380. How do you even search that?! Our television is strange... decimal channels change on a month-to-month basis.

[@ZorenRonda]

the WINTER OLYMPICS with the MOST beautiful Sound scoring, still lives in me until now.