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4.5

Richmond Olympic Experience

6111 River Rd Richmond BC V7C 0A2
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Overview

4.5

The Richmond Olympic Experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval is a highly interactive and dynamic visitor experience, featuring state-of-the-art Olympic and sport simulators, skill testing challenges, hundreds of Olympic artefacts and digital archives featuring iconic Olympic and Paralympic stories from every year of the Games. Partnered with the International Olympic Committee, the Richmond Olympic Experience is the only Olympic Museums Network member in Canada.

Feel the thrill of competition in ultra-realistic sport simulators, developed with athletes to recreate their experiences. Featuring an Olympic ski jump, white-water kayak course, sit-ski slalom race, Olympic bobsleigh track and a race car simulator.

Starting with an inspirational film in the Richmond Olympic Experience Theatre located on the first Level of the Olympic Oval, the Richmond Olympic Experience exhibits continue on the second and third level, giving the visitor a chance to view the architecture of the the award winning facility, and one of the World's most successfully converted Games venues.

Accessibility
  • Accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible washroom
AccessibilityAccessible attributes checklist, developed by Destination BC
  • Accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible washroom
Vision
Overall Space
Braille/large print signage for all publicly accessible areas
Audible alarm and/or public service system
Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
General
Emergency Plan
System in place for guests to contact a staff member for help if required
Hearing
Overall Space
Business has a visual warning (alarm) system
Mobility
Parking
Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
Activities & Transportation
Key activities are accessible to guests using mobility devices
Information displays (if applicable) at a lower height
Accessible spaces have clear views of the main activity (i.e. stage, viewing area)
Pathways are hard packed surfaces with a maximum slope 5%
Entrance
Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
One or more entry points are automated
Lobby or Reception Area
Lowered counter at the reception or ticket desk
Restroom in Public Area
Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
Food Services
Accessible path of travel and accessible style tables/booths
Elevator
Multiple floors with an elevator that is large enough for a 180-degree turn with a mobility device (minimum turning area of 1,500 mm in diameter)
Cognitive & sensory friendly
Overall Space
Staff are available to accompany guests through the venue as a guide, and to describe the sights
Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
Minimal visual clutter and obstacles, with clear central access throughout the space
Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
Steps and slope changes are clearly marked and lit, and have handrails
Door handles have colour contrast with the body of the door; doors and frames have colour contrast with adjacent walls; any glass doors are marked to make them clearly visible
Restroom in Public Area
Designated gender-neutral/family restroom that can also accommodate a support person
Signs & Navigation
Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
Signs are clear and concise, in large, plain font with good contrast between text and background
Signs include both text and pictures to help indicate the use of different rooms
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6111 River Rd Richmond BC V7C 0A2
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Richmond Olympic Experience

The Richmond Olympic Experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval is a highly interactive and dynamic visitor experience, featuring state-of-the-art Olympic and sport simulators, skill testing challenges, hundreds of Olympic artefacts and digital archives featuring iconic Olympic and Paralympic stories from every year of the Games. Partnered with the International Olympic Committee, the Richmond Olympic Experience is the only Olympic Museums Network member in Canada. Feel the thrill of competition in ultra-realistic sport simulators, developed with athletes to recreate their experiences. Featuring an Olympic ski jump, white-water kayak course, sit-ski slalom race, Olympic bobsleigh track and a race car simulator. Starting with an inspirational film in the Richmond Olympic Experience Theatre located on the first Level of the Olympic Oval, the Richmond Olympic Experience exhibits continue on the second and third level, giving the visitor a chance to view the architecture of the the award winning facility, and one of the World's most successfully converted Games venues.

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