The 2010 Paralympic Torch, designed and manufactured by Bombardier, has the same design as the 2010 Olympic Torch. However, the Paralympic Torch is blue in colour and features the official 2010 Paralympic Winter Games emblem.

Approximately 600 torchbearers will carry the Paralympic Flame.

The public contest is now closed since January 6, 2010. If you have been selected as a Paralympic Torchbearer, you will be contacted.

Ten communities are participating in the 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay. For more information, visit the Celebration Communities webpage.

The 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay, presented by the Government of Canada, is a 10-day celebration highlighting and sharing the stories of inspirational individuals: their achievements, their passions and their courage. Although smaller in scope than the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, the Paralympic Torch Relay will be an equally inspirational, clearly distinct event with its own look and identity.

The 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay will begin in Ottawa, Ontario on March 3 with a lighting ceremony and conclude at the 2010 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony signalling the start of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games on March 12, 2010. You can find more information by visiting the Paralympic Torch Relay webpage.