2010 Winter Olympics relay was rerouted due to the protest by Canadians of Victoria city. When the torch was transferred from Greece to Victoria, hundreds of citizens took to the streets protesting against heavy expenses on the conduction of Olympics in Vancouver. The protestors claim these funds could be spent more expediently to the construction of new houses and health reforms.

The rally persuaded the organizers to seek for another route involving twelve thousand torch carriers.

The Winter Olympic Games will commence on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver.