The Vancouver 2010 Countdown Clock has been unveiled in Ottawa by Canadian politicians, Olympic officials and Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

The illuminated clock signals 737 days until the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Games. The clock will count down the days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining until the beginning of the celebrations on February 12, 2010. The clock features a timepiece provided by Omega, the official timekeeper of the 2010 Games. You can see it opposite the Parliament buildings in the window of the National Capital Commission Infocentre on Wellington Street.

At the Countdown Clock unveiling event, David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics said, “In two years, the eyes of the world will turn towards Canada on the occasion of the 2010 Winter Games. This is a perfect time to re-affirm our commitment to make these Canada’s Games and to encourage all Canadians to get engaged as we prepare to host this once-in-a-generation event.”

The 2010 Winter Games Mascots, Miga, Quatchi and Sumi, made a special appearance at the event, providing invited guests and members of the public, especially children, with an opportunity to personally meet the three characters. The mascots will be making other visits in the National Capital Region throughout the rest of the week.