Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Jack Poole Plaza

Jacke Poole Plaza Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

1. Jacke Poole Plaza Marker

Inscription. Jack Poole was a giant or a man, a builder of better communities who voluntarily provided exceptional leadership with an unwavering commitment to the public good as exemplified by his extraordinary service as Chairman of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Jack always considered it an honour to be asked to serve, whether it was in the interests of better health research and the care that followed, the provision of affordable and high quality accommodation for working families or hosting the Games that reflect the magnificent splendor of our land, the warmth of our hospitality, and the power and passion of our people.

Each of us faces choices about how we will spend our lives. Jack chose to spend his honouring and encouraging what was best in all of us.

He provided an example or leadership good humour, strength, intelligence and integrity that is unmatched. He helped and shaped the City and Province we enjoy today. He was the embodiment of the Olympic and Paralympic spirit and it is fitting that the Olympic Cauldron will be located permanently in the Jack Poole Plaza.

This plaza recognizes Jack Poole:
A great Canadian
A great Westerner
A great man

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work

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• Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.

Location. 49° 17.352′ N, 123° 7.058′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on Canada Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver BC V6C V6C, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Olympic Cauldron (a few steps from this marker); Unstable Politics (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wind Wheel Mobile (about 120 meters away); Komagata Maru (about 150 meters away); Marine Building (about 210 meters away); Canada Pavillion (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ceperley Rounsefell Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Jack Poole Plaza Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

2. Jack Poole Plaza Marker

Marker is located on the far right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.