The Vancouver Games mascots were creatures inspired by the fauna and tales of the First Nations on the West Coast of Canada.
Quatchi is a sasquatch, a popular character from local legend who lives in the forest. He is covered in thick fur and wears boots and earmuffs.
Miga is a sea bear, a mythical animal that is part killer whale and part Kermode bear. The Kermode bear, also called “Bear Spirit” lives only in British Columbia.