It takes a village...to be Power Smart
Two 5.5m Salish Welcome Figures greet visitors to BC Hydro’s PowerSmart Village.
We’re pretty sure the saying goes ‘it takes a village to be power smart....’ or something like that.
During the 2010 Winter Games, BC Hydro’s Power Smart Village will be the place to go for a free and fun celebration site in the heart of the action in downtown Vancouver.
It's open daily February 10 to March 22, 2010 at 333 Dunsmuir Street.
The village showcases how BC Hydro has been lighting the way for generations. Visitors will hear stories about clean energy, energy conservation and our energy future.
PowerSmart Village houses numerous interactive and educational activities: 
• dance floor that generates electricity as people dance;
• home of the future showcasing the latest innovations in conservation technology;
• energy efficient outdoor theatre.
Outdoor Venue Elements
The Conservation Lab:
• interactive audio-visual experience that teaches about conservation.
Home of the Future:
• recycling freight containers featuring GE’s energy efficient Profile appliances, smart metering technology, a Chevrolet Volt electric car and solar garage and recharging battery.
Power Smart Theatre:
• outdoor theatre sharing the Games experience.
Club Energy:
• sustainable dance floor where energy produced by dancing is tracked with an energy meter linked to the dance floor.
Indoor Venue Elements
Salish Welcome Figure Native Carvings:
• two 5.5-m traditional Salish Welcome Figures honouring the Games, showcasing Native carving skills, artistry and story-telling to the public.
BC Hydro Pavilion:
• multi-faceted display telling the story of how BC Hydro has been proudly serving British Columbia for generati ons.
Paralympic Celebration
Showcasing the innovation and passion in Paralympic sport, with features on BC Hydro's Paralympic athletes.
Expression Wall: 
• digital graffiti wall for youth to tag with messages of conservation and sustainability
Kids Colouring Corner
The BC Hydro PowerSmart Village is about one block from the Canada Pavilion in downtown Vancouver. Here's a map.
Hours of operation between Feb. 10-28
Sunday to Thursday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
