Torch relay of Vancouver Olympic Games kicks off in Toronto
2009-12-18 08:58:41 GMT2009-12-18 16:58:41 (Beijing Time)
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Torchbearer Vicky Sunohara, former Canadian national ice hockey player, lights the caldron during the torch relay of 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Toronto in Dec. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Zou Zheng)
Torchbearer Joe Dasilva runs with the torch during the torch relay of 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Toronto in Dec. 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Zou Zheng)
People cheer during the caldron lighting ceremony before the torch relay of 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Toronto in Dec. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Zou Zheng)
Fireworks explode during the caldron lighting ceremony before the torch relay of 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Toronto in Dec. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Zou Zheng)
An artist performs during the caldron lighting ceremony before the torch relay of 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Toronto in Dec. 17, 2009.(Xinhua/Zou Zheng)
Torchbearer Vicky Sunohara, former Canadian national ice hockey player, lights the caldron during the torch relay of 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Toronto in Dec. 17, 2009.