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1. Deliver the Games on time and on budget. VANOC was responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This included budgeting, planning, marketing, and staffing the Games, as well as developing a comprehensive Games Plan that outlined the Games' organization, structure, and management.
2. Provide a world-class experience for athletes, spectators, and visitors. The Games were a celebration of sport that brought together athletes, spectators, and visitors from around the world to participate in and experience the Olympic spirit. VANOC was committed to providing a safe, secure, and enjoyable experience for all participants and attendees.
3. Showcase Canada and British Columbia to the world. The Games provided a global stage for Canada and British Columbia to showcase their culture, heritage, and natural beauty. VANOC worked to create an atmosphere of national pride and unity during the Games, and to promote Canada and British Columbia as a tourist destination.
4. Inspire future generations. The Games were an opportunity to inspire young people around the world to participate in sport, and to encourage them to pursue their dreams of athletic excellence. VANOC organized educational programs and events in the lead-up to the Games, and also developed programs that promoted the legacy of the Games, including the Sport for Life Movement and the Olympic and Paralympic Athletes' Learning Program.
5. Create a positive economic impact for Canada and British Columbia. The Games were a major economic driver for Canada and British Columbia, generating billions of dollars in revenue and creating thousands of new jobs. VANOC worked closely with local businesses and sponsors to ensure that the Games had a positive economic impact on the region.
Overall, VANOC's goals were to deliver a successful, memorable, and impactful Games that would leave a lasting legacy for Canada, British Columbia, and the world of sport.