Those wishing to take photos of the Vancouver 2010 cauldron will now have an unobstructed view from a nearby rooftop.
The safety fence has been moved forward so viewers can stand closer to the cauldron and now includes a viewing window stretching 30 metres at an average eye level height.
The rooftop viewing area opened Wednesday and is free to the public. It’s located on top of a one-storey building adjacent to Jack Poole Plaza where the steel and glass cauldron is set against the backdrop of the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet.
The rooftop viewing area also offers sightlines to Vancouver’s famous Stanley Park and the floating Olympic rings on the water.
The roof can accommodate up to 150 people at a time on a railed pedestrian pathway and is also accessible by elevator. Vancouver 2010 volunteers are posted in the area to welcome visitors and assist with the movement of the spectators.
The viewing deck will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until the Olympic Flame is extinguished at the close of the Games on February 28.
John Furlong, CEO for Vancouver 2010 said, “the Olympic cauldron is a powerful symbol and the desire to get as close to it as possible has been remarkable – more than we expected. We are pleased to provide enhanced opportunities for all to see the cauldron in its spectacular waterfront setting – at its best. We invite everyone to come and enjoy it from this vantage point”.
