Olympic Torch Relay in Grey County

Olympic Torch Run Poster

 

The 2010 Olympic Flame travelled through several Grey County towns & communities on December 28th & 29th, 2009 on its way to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics!  There were many celebrations & events happening over the two days to celebrate the Olympics Games and our local community spirit!

Other Helpful Links:
Olympic Torch Relay Interactive Map
Vancouver 2010 Olympics

 

 

 Here are some photos of the Grey County's Team's experience seeing the Olympic Torch Flame:

 

Lighting the Torch at Sunrise Ceremony in Owen Sound
Lighting the Torch on Day #60 of the Nationwide Relay at a Sunrise Ceremony in Owen Sound.

 Official Grey County Tourism Road Block
The Official Grey County Tourism road-block patiently await the Torch in Meaford.
Making its Way Through Downtown Meaford
The Torch, making its way through downtown Meaford as the early morning crowd cheers on!		 Singing O'Canada at Meaford Hall
Singing O'Canada with Bill Murdoch & Larry Miller at Meaford Hall before heading to Thornbury.
 Heather with an Official Torch Bearer
Heather poses with an Official Torch Bearer just outside The Village at Blue.		  Torch Handover at Blue Mountain Resort
Torch handover just before going up the mountain at Blue Mountain Resort.
 Waiting Crowd at Base of Blue Mountain
The crowd anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Torch at the base of Blue Mountain.		  Olympic Snowboarder Brad Martin
Olympic Snowboarder Brad Martin makes his way down the mountain, torch in hand!

 

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