Visa Canada Sponsorships & Alliances

Over the years, Visa Canada has invested millions of dollars in the arts, cultural and sporting communities in support of local, national and international events.

SPONSORSHIPS

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Visa also supports the Olympics through many other programs including:

Team Visa

Team Visa is a unique mentoring program for amateur athletes who have Olympic aspirations. Former Canadian Olympians are paired with young athletes in a mentoring relationship that lasts throughout their Olympic careers. Team Visa athletes are selected for their excellence in their sport and community involvement.
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Visa Olympics of the Imagination Art Challenge

Visa Olympics of the Imagination Art Challenge is a program that encourages children aged 9 to 13 to learn about the Olympic Games and Olympic ideals, and to express their views and ideas through artwork. Four winners are awarded a trip to the Olympic Games, where they have the chance to attend Olympic events and meet Olympic athletes.
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Toronto International Film Festival*
Vancouver International Film Festival**

Visa^® cardholders have certain privileges such as advance ticket purchase opportunities, exclusive ticket passes and packages and access to the Visa Premiere lounge in the Visa Screening Room.

* Toronto International Film Festival is a registered trademark of Toronto International Film Festival Inc.

** Vancouver International Film Festival is a registered trademark of the Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society
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ALLIANCES

Visa has developed alliances with like-minded organizations that share similar ideals and values.

Tourism Vancouver and Tourism Whistler
Visa expanded its relationships with Tourism Vancouver and Tourism Whistler to offer cardholders worldwide incentives to visit Vancouver and Whistler, and help generate international exposure for both destinations leading up to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.