1988 Winter Olympics Cauldron - Canmore, AB
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N 51° 05.428 W 115° 23.094
11U E 613107 N 5661125
This Olympic Flame cauldron stands just off the appropriately named Olympic Way in the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Waymark Code: WMYXEE
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 08/06/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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The bronze plaque at the cauldron indicates it to be the original cauldron, the flame of which burned throughout the Olympics. The flame was ignited on February 14, 1988 at 9:20 AM and extinguished on February 28, 1988 at 14:00.

Olympic Cauldron
Vasque olympique


This cauldron burned with the sacred Olympic Flame saluting the athletes of the world at the XV Olympics Winter Games, Calgary 1988. Ignited on February 14 at 920 hours. Extinguished on February 28 at 1400 hours. Cauldron and fuel provided by Canadian Western Natural Gas Company Limited.

Dans cette vasque jailli la flamme olympique sacrée en hommage aux athlètes du monde entier qui ont participé aux XV Jeux Olympiques d'hiver de Calgary, en 1988. La vasque a été allumée le 14 février à 9 h 20 et étiente le 28 février à 14 h 00. La vasque et le combustible été fournis par Canadian Western Natural Gas Company Limited.

In 1988 the Winter Olympics came to Alberta, the events being held in several venues in and around the Calgary area. All of the the cross-country ski and biathlon events took place here at the Canmore Nordic Centre above the town of Canmore. Since that time the facilities here had become obsolete due to advancements in technology and changing international competition standards. As a result the facilities have been upgraded by the Government of Alberta, allowing the centre to once again stage international competition.

The centre is home to the Canadian cross-country ski and biathlon teams, as well as being a training facility for the public. In the summer it becomes a mountain bike paradise, with miles and miles of trails, as well as a mountain bike skills park, a disc golf course and four all-season orienteering courses.

Following is a rundown of the present status of the centre.
CANMORE NORDIC CENTRE
Background
• In 1988, Alberta hosted the world for the Winter Olympics in Calgary.
• The Canmore Nordic Centre was the venue for all cross-country ski and biathlon events.
• Over time, changing technology and standards meant the Canmore Nordic Centre was no longer able to host international events.
• In 2004, the Government of Alberta committed to bringing the Canmore Nordic Centre back to full international standards.
• The renewal was also planned to improve the recreational experience for everyone who uses Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.
• In January 2008, the final phase of the multi-year renewal was completed.

Competition Highlights
• Recertified to host any international biathlon or cross country ski events
• 12.5 kilometres of new cross-country ski and biathlon competition courses that meet top Federation Internationale du Ski and International Biathlon Union requirements
• Expanded and modernized cross-country and biathlon stadiums that meet international standards
• High-capacity snowmaking system for stadiums and all competition courses (13.5 km)
• Warm-up and wax test area adjacent to a new fully ventilated team waxing facility
• Expanded and renewed biathlon technical building
• Home to Canada's national biathlon and cross-country ski teams

Recreational Highlights
• Expanded and renewed Day Lodge, food services, parking and roadways
• 6.5 kilometres of lit, 12 metre wide recreational ski trails
• High-capacity snow making system for 7.5 km of recreational trails
• 5.5 km paved roller ski trail
• Mountain bike skills park
• 18-hole disc golf course
• All-season orienteering course
From the Canmore Nordic Centre
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