The 2010 Winter Olympics , officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games , were the Winter Olympics that were held in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada in 2010 . The 2010 Winter Olympics , officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics , were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12 â `` 28 , 2010 in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada , with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond , West Vancouver and the University Endowment Lands , and in the resort town of Whistler .