VANCOUVER, February 12 /PRNewswire/ -- People around the world can contribute to and participate in an unprecedented event in Olympic history with just with the tips of their fingers.

The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) in collaboration with the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad and its digital edition (CODE) is inviting everyone watching, listening, or reading about their favourite athletes or sports to receive a unique digital memento that will be sent out in the moment while billions of eyes are focused on the pageantry of the Opening Ceremony.

To be part of this extraordinary event, all people need to do is head to Code at http://vancouver2010.com now to access the invite. On February 12 during the Opening Ceremony, an official Olympic souvenir will be delivered digitally to those that have signed up for the experience as well as a coveted digital ticket to a global social media event that will give participants the opportunity to be a virtual participant at the Closing Ceremony.

SOURCE: Canadian Tourism Commission

CONTACT: Contact: Jitka Licenik Corporate Communications Advisor CanadianTourism Commission, Tel: +1-604-638-2482, licenik.jitka@ctc-cct.ca; ErnstFlach, Executive Director, Business Development, Canadian TourismCommission, Tel:+1-604-638-8375, flach.ernst@ctc-cct.ca; Susan Iris, VicePresident, Strategic Initiatives and 2010 Winter Games, Canadian TourismCommission, Tel: +1-604-638-8391, iris.susan@ctc-cct.ca