An inside look at where Canadian athletes and their crews hang out in Rio
Have an inside look and take a tour of the Canada Olympic House in Rio where athletes, friends and family will be hanging out.
Powered by #TeamCanada partners, Canada Olympic House at #Rio2016 now open for athletes' family & friends. pic.twitter.com/krgcOL7sbi
— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) August 5, 2016
Family members, friends and coaches of the 315 Canadian athletes have the ultimate hangout spot in Rio for the Olympics. The Canada Olympic House is a home away from home for those visiting Rio but is not open to the public. Still, Team Canada gave viewers and fans an inside look of the facility recently.
The building, located near Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, is a re-purposed athletics centre that was given a Canadian makeover for the Olympics. Access requires pre-registration.
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To give it a Canadian vibe, the Olympic house is outfitted with picnic tables, Muskoka lawn chairs, hammocks and other red and white furniture. Photos of past Olympians and famous Olympic moments decorate the walls of the facility and remind current athletes of Canada’s rich history at the Games.
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Also noticeable is a number of sponsors including Hudson’s Bay Co., the Molson Coors Brewing Company and Canadian Tire. Governor General David Johnson officially opened the Canada Olympic House on Aug. 4 and has been taking in the early action at the Olympics.
The Canada Olympic House is officially open! #TeamCanada #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/jT0HtqgBiB
— David Johnston (@GGDavidJohnston) August 4, 2016
Tennis star Eugenie Bouchard made a quick visit to the Canada Olympic House and posted the following video to Instagram. The CBC reports that the Canadian Olympic Committee is expecting more than 20,000 visitors throughout the duration of the Games in Rio.
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