The Paralympic Torch Relay arrives in Squamish, British Columbia, the outdoor recreation capital of Canada! Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler journeys with the flame around Squamish and hits up a single track mountain bike ride before hearing torchbearer stories of determination, inspiration, courage and equality.
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The Paralympic Torch Relay arrives in BC! Torch Relay Reporter Chris Wheeler joins the Norwegian Wheelchair Curling Team to learn more about the sport before he sees the flame travel from Esquimalt to Victoria where he speaks with Rick Hansen the “Man in Motion”!
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Run with Chris Wheeler on the last day of the Olympic Torch Relay! The flame journeys around Vancouver through Stanley Park, English Bay, Robson Square, Yaletown and ends with a cauldron lighting at the First Nation Pavilion. The Fist Nation Fire Attendants then take the flame to the Opening Ceremony for [...]
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Chris spends the second last day of the Olympic Torch Relay chasing the Flame through the streets of Vancouver. Watch as huge crowds of Vancouver residents line the streets to cheer on and run with some very special Canadian torchbearers. From the world of entertainment, check out torchbearers Michael Buble and [...]
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Chris spends part of his morning as a guest of the Sto:Lo Nation in Mission, British Columbia. He tours the original 9,000 year-old village site and the Xa:ytem Longhouse before turning his hand to make a traditional First Nations drum. Chris then heads to Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery in Langley [...]
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Chris catches up with the Olympic Flame in Hope, British Columbia. While there, he learns the art of carving wood with a chainsaw from master carver Pete Ryan. Watch those wood chips fly! Chris then travels on to Chilliwack, where he witnesses the Flame being transported on a motorcycle!
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Chris starts his day with the Olympic Flame at Seton Lake before heading to join the residents of Lillooet for their Torch Relay Community Celebration. He then leaves the Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region for Cache Creek in the Thompson Okanagan. Cache Creek is known for its gold and gems, and [...]
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Travel with the Olympic Flame
