Port Alberni’s Olympic Torch Relay Route Confirmed

Submitted by it.staff on October 20, 2009 - 4:37pm.

Port Alberni’s Olympic Torch Relay Route Confirmed
Olympic Flame to arrive in Port Alberni on November 1st, 2009 Port Alberni, British Columbia – In just 12 days time, the Olympic Flame arrives in Port Alberni.
The route through our community has at last been announced and can be seen on the attached map. At precisely 11:04 a.m. on Sunday, November 1st, the Olympic Flame will begin its journey through Port Alberni, on Redford Street at the foot of Galiano and San Mateo Drive. It will make its way along Wood Avenue, up Wallace to Kendall and will be carried into Bob Dailey Stadium at 11:22 a.m. by Community Torchbearer and local Olympian, Travis Cross, who will light the cauldron. Following its departure from Bob Dailey Stadium, the torchbearers will make their way down Roger Street heading south on 10th Avenue to Argyle Street and along Harbour Road to them Maritime Discovery Lighthouse where it will board First Nations canoes for the short paddle to the Harbour Quay. Following a short run to Kingsway, the Flame will be carried aboard a logging truck along 3rd Avenue to the Barclay Hotel by future Olympic wrestling hopeful, Isaiah Taylor. From the Barclay Hotel, the Olympic Flame will then continue its way along Gertrude Street to Johnston Road, Victoria Quay and on to River Road where it will continue its journey west to Tofino, being blessed along the way by both the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations. Local Olympic Torch Relay Committee Chair, Donna Brett, said “I am excited that the route has now been made public allowing our residents the opportunity to view the torchbearers from many places throughout our community”. She went on to add “It should be noted that intermittent road closures and traffic delays along the route can be expected, however, every attempt will be made to keep any delays as short as possible. Parking will be limited along the entire Torch Relay Route”. Please see attached for further details regarding parking and delays. Mayor Ken McRae also commented on the route stating “this celebration encompasses everyone in our community and the torch route will allow as many people as possible to be a part of this historic event.” A spectacular show anticipating the arrival of the Olympic Flame will commence at Bob Dailey Stadium at 10:00 a.m. This will feature many local talented performers, all excited to be a part of this once in a life time event. The afternoon will continue with free family events being offered at the Alberni Valley Multiplex and Echo Pool.
For more information on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, visit www.vancouver2010.com/torchrelay or join the Port Alberni Olympic Torch Relay group on
Facebook.

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For more information:
Donna Brett
Olympic Torch Relay Committee Chair
(250) 724-4073
The Olympic