There’s nothing like the Olympics for sheer excitement. If the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat and the sheer spectacle and pageantry are gripping on your TV screen, imagine yourself in the middle of it all. Instant adrenaline rush! Here are some on-the-scene Vancouver Olympic snapshots, courtesy of  British Columbia Automobile Association staff:


The Olympic torch is lit.



Daredevil skiers circle a mountain during the Opening Ceremonies. 



Canadian singer k.d. lang’s rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” was an Opening Ceremonies highlight.



Practice round action on the ice just before a hockey game between the United States and Switzerland.



Fans rejoice at the Molson Canadian Hockey House as Canada scores against Norway.



Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, turned into a temporary no-vehicle zone, is a popular between-events hangout.


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