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Olympic Winter Games - February 12 to 28, 2010
 Paralympic Winter Games - March 12 to 21, 2010

For the first time, the Winter Olympics will be held by the sea and some venues, such as the Richmond Olympic Oval, are at sea level. Also, for the first time ever the Opening Ceremony for aWinter Olympics will be held indoors.

Vancouver is also the warmest city ever to host a Winter Olympics. In February, when the Games will be held, Vancouver has an average temperature of 4.8 degrees Celsius (40.6 degrees Fahrenheit).