The next step was to obtain the support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In January 1995, the IOC shortlisted four cities, including Québec City and Salt Lake City. Québec 2002 launched a major appeal to the IOC members who visited Québec City in the following months. The group, which included Richard Pound, were impressed by the sites and the quality of the existing infrastructure.

1992 - 1995

The Olympic dream: Québec City’s bid to host the 2002 Olympic Winter Games

In the early 1990s, Québec City expressed its interest in hosting the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. This bid was backed by the governments of Quebec and Canada. An organizing committee, called Québec 2002, was set up. In December 1992, Québec City’s bid was accepted for Canada, over Calgary. It went on to reach the final stage of the International Olympic Committee’s selection process. But their final choice in June 1995 was Salt Lake City, in the U.S., instead. Québec City received just 7 of the 89 votes cast, finishing in last place.

Richard Pound, member of the International Olympic Committee

Auteur inconnu The next step was to obtain the support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In January 1995, the IOC shortlisted four cities, including Québec City and Salt Lake City. Québec 2002 launched a major appeal to the IOC members who visited Québec City in the following months. The group, which included Richard Pound, were impressed by the sites and the quality of the existing infrastructure.

Chronoscope Can you name any other people in the photo? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1995

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