Meeting Places British Columbia 2015

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IT ALL STARTS WITH FUN

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WORLD CUP 2015

LESSONS LEARNED

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Event spaces with living backdrops.

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CONTENTS

TED TALKS World’s most famous forum takes Vancouver stage in 2015 for second year

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BIG TENT VENUES Top sites host the largest conferences and events with characteristic awe-inducing West Coast style

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Gay is A-OK A rainbow of hotels, venues and meeting places open doors to the LBGT community

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FEATURES Big tent venues Women’s World Cup Rainbow retreats Lessons learned Ted Talks Moveable feasts Offbeat venues

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ASSOCIATION MESSAGES 10 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS 11 MEETING BRIEFS 12 PROVINCEWIDE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES 38 GLOSSARY 38 MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE 40 B.C.’S BIGGEST Destination resorts in B.C. 48 Convention/meeting venues in B.C. 50 Hotels in Metro Vancouver/Whistler 51 Casinos and bingo halls in B.C. 52

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WORLD CUP 2015 B.C. Place welcomes the final of the largest international sports tournmanent ever held in Canada

Cover: Claire Smith, vice-president sales and marketing at Vancouver Convention Centre | RICHARD LAM

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B.C. by the region: Overview and listings

53 Vancouver, Coast & Mountains—53 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands—79 Thompson Okanagan—95 Kootenay Rockies—105 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast—109 Northern British Columbia—113 COMPANY INDEX—120

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Editor’s letter

PUBLISHER: Paul Harris EDITOR : Frank O’Brien WRITERS : Evan Duggan, Darah Hansen, Pat

Johnson, Baila Lazarus, Peter Mitham, Noa Nicol, Frank O’Brien, Janet Steffehhagen, Jonny Wakefield COLUMNISTS: Sharon Bonner, Jocelyn Flanagan PROOFREADER: Meg Yamamoto PRODUCTION: Rob Benac, Randy Pearsall Soraya Romao SALES MANAGER: Joan McGrogan ADVERTISING SALES : Lori Borden, Corinne Tkachuk ADMINISTRATOR: Katherine Butler RESEARCHERS : Carrie Schmidt, Anna Liczmanska CONTROLLER: Marlita Hodgens PRESIDENT, BIV MEDIA GROUP: Paul Harris

MEETING UP IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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rying to decide where to meet, where to go or what to experience first in British Columbia is a daunting but richly rewarding experience.

Unlike any other province or place in the world, B.C. reveals surprises and unique delights after every bend, airport or boat dock in this brilliant landscape we are fortunate to call home and so proud to share and show off to visitors.

What can match the majesty and sheer wonder of the British Columbia Rockies, then the swoop down through the rugged Kootenays to the warm, lake-rich Okanagan with the only desert in Canada and worldclass wineries to wash the dust away?

A drive up through the historic Cariboo, following the trail laid by gold diggers, cowboys and roustabouts whose spirit still calls to adventure in a land that reaches to the booming northlands where new treasure is still being found.

T hen dow n, dow n th roug h the blueberries, green fields and

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contemporary venues of the Fraser Valley and release into the non-stop excitement and cultural capital of Vancouver, consistently and aptly named among the best cities in the world.

Yet all this is just the beginning of discovery in Canada’s most western and awe-inspiring province.

The Gulf Islands, scattered and secluded between the mainland and Vancouver Island, the olde English charm of Victoria, the wild beauty a nd su rf i ng at Tof i no, a nd the breathtaking shoreline that stretches from there to the northwest coast – an area larger and greener than Ireland and perhaps as close to the hearts of its people.

We are proud to welcome you to Meeting Places BC, and hope this magazine helps capture the thrill of discovery and all-season fun of this magnificent meeting place.

This is our invitation to meet you – and all your family, friends and coworkers – soon in beautiful British Columbia. 

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Association messages

ISES | INSPIRING OTHERS

MPI | ON THE RADAR

PCMA | CANADIAN INNOVATION

T he International Special Events Society (ISES) is the principal association representing creative events professionals globally. We are an industry that generates over $200 billion for the global economy and supports over four million jobs.

ISES members are regarded as the very best in what they do, creating a powerful and influential community of event professionals around the world, working together to find new ways to communicate through the power of live events.

Here in Vancouver we have a very engaged, very busy chapter of event professionals from all facets of the industry who have the common goal of constantly striving to become better so that our work and our industry become better. A more professional, creative, motivated, connected and inclusive industry means we generate more events and more jobs for all.

The ISES Vancouver chapter provides many different vehicles for our members to grow and to interact on a local and global level – education events with inspiring speakers, network events to casually connect with each other, online hangouts where we teach and learn with international contacts, technology updates that showcase new learning tools, and sustainability initiatives proving that we care about the future of our industry and our globe.

This is our industry and together we can shape it so that we are all working smarter and better.

Being inspired and inspiring others is what we do.

TED 2014 and the 2010 Winter Olympics has secured Vancouver and British Columbia as a world class destination for meetings and events on a global scale. The result is that B.C. seems to be on everyone’s radar. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) BC Chapter is no exception, and has implemented an initiative to extend its membership reach beyond Vancouver. Launching the MPI Island Pod engages more members and industry professionals on Vancouver Island.

We have been able to connect more members bike_Layoutand 1 09/07/14 12:39 PM Page 1 toWeR education networking events in B.C., providing a sense of community and linking our local members to a global network of more than 18,000 professionals.

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Over the coming year, we will also introduce our “Buy 500MPI” program that helps members demonstrate the value of membership and direct ROI to their business.

MPI400 is committed to providing industry professionals with the tools necessary to learn and prepare 300 for the future of the meetings and events industry. In February 2015, MPI BC Chapter will be hosting its fifth annual BC 200Conference (BCEC) at the SFU Segal Education Building in downtown Vancouver.

We are looking forward to a fantastic year 100 ahead, and engaging more of our members over the course of the year with various growth op0 alliances and leadership initiatives. portunities,

T he Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) aims to deliver superior, innovative education and promote the value of professional convention management.

Representing 6,000-plus meeting-industry leaders globally, our members include planner and trade show/exhibit professionals, suppliers, faculty, students and emeriti.

Building on the success of the inaugural Canadian Innovation Conference of last year, November 23 to 25, 2014, in Montreal will once again bring together meeting and event professionals and suppliers to experience educational content in an environment customized to the Canadian market. We invite you to expand your peer network while earning continuing education units at this exciting event.

The Canada West chapter educational workshop will be held Wednesday December 3 in Vancouver and a satellite event will be held December 2 in Calgary. Details to be announced.

We encourage you to check back on the PCMA website for location and topic.

Finally, Vancouver will be hosting the annual conference for PCMA Convening Leaders in January 2016. This is the premier education and networking conference where leading meeting professionals advance their professional development and discover new ideas, solutions and approaches, and network with peers for meeting success.

For more information on PCMA, please visit www.pcma.org.

Shelley Johnson, CSEP, president, ISES Vancouver

Natalie Wilson, CMP, CMM, president, MPI BC Chapter

Diana Reid, president, PCMA Canada West chapter

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS Professional associations provide a means of pooling resources and giving a unified voice to working professionals who share common interests. They may represent broad national and international interests or cover specialty niches within the event-planning industry.

In addition to providing forums for like-minded meeting and event-planning professionals, associations offer a wealth of resources, including newsletters, magazines and other reference materials.

Association of Destination Management Executives www.adme.org Business Events Industry Coalition of Canada www.beicc.com Canadian Association of Exposition Management www.caem.ca Canadian Association of Professional Speakers www.canadianspeakers.org Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners www.canspep.ca Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association www.cuccoa.org Center for Exhibition Industry Research www.ceir.org Connected International Meeting Professionals Association www.cimpa.org Convention Centres of Canada www.conventioncentrescanada.org Convention Industry Council www.conventionindustry.org Corporate Event Marketing Association www.cemaonline.com Destination Marketing Association International www.destinationmarketing.org Event Service Professionals Association www.acomonline.org Exhibit & Event Marketers Association www.e2ma.org Exhibit Designers + Producers Association www.edpa.com Exhibition Services & Contractors Association www.esca.org Financial & Insurance Conference Planners www.ficpnet.com Global Business Travel Association Canada www2.nbta.org/canada Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association www.hcea.org Incentive Marketing Association www.incentivemarketing.org International Association of Conference Centres www.iacconline.org International Association of Congress Centres www.aipc.org International Association of Exhibitions and Events www.iaee.com International Association of Fairs and Expositions www.fairsandexpos.com International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals www.hispanicmeetingprofessionals.com International Association of Professional Congress Organisers www.iapco.org International Association of Venue Managers www.iavm.org International Festivals & Events Association www.ifea.com International Hotel & Restaurant Association www.ih-ra.com International Special Events Society www.ises.com International Sport Show Producers Association www.sportshow.org Meeting Professionals International www.mpiweb.org National Association of Consumer Shows www.nacslive.com Professional Convention Management Association www.pcma.org Religious Conference Management Association www.rcmaweb.org Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Canada www.sitecanada.org Society of Event Organisers www.seoevent.co.uk Society of Independent Show Organizers www.siso.org Western Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus www.wacvb.com

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Meeting briefs

Grey Cup a big-ticket event

Anvil Centre opens in New Westminster

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he 102nd Grey Cup, which includes a music festival, will be perhaps the biggest ticket event in Vancouver November 26 to 30, 2014, at BC Place stadium.

“The Grey Cup Festival brings huge benefits to the city – $118 million when Vancouver la st hosted in 2011 – at a time when it is especially welcome to have that much money pumped into the economy between cruise ship season and the holidays,” says Deputy Mayor Andrea Reimer.

Billed as the 2014 Vancouver Roar on the Shore, the festival includes a three-night concert

T series featuring headlining artists Hey Ocean!, country singer Tim Hicks and party rockers Trooper.

Along with the concert series are the daily free events and the assorted team parties hosted by all participants in the big game on Sunday, November 30.

BC Lions owner David Braley hopes to see his team’s name in the marquee.

he City of New Westminster held the official grand opening of the $40 million Anvil Centre on September 14, an event that featured entertainment and tours.

It’s estimated that nearly 7,000 people toured the centre during the grand-opening celebration.

At th e g ran d o p ening , many people lined up to take guided tours of the building or view spaces such as the New Westminster Museum and Archives and new media gallery.

Anvil Centre is also home to the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame,

Overseas visits lift hotels, restaurants

Dawson Creek Stampede grows after renovations

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idway through 2014, overall tourist visits to British Columbia were up more than five per cent, led by a nine per cent gain in overseas visits, according to Tourism BC. In contrast, U.S. tourist entries to B.C. were up by a modest 3.4 per cent. Gains have propelled hotel occupancy rates higher and have likely contributed to the near nine per cent lift in provincial restaurant food and beverage sales this year.

Inflows from Asia, which makes up nearly 50 per cent of overseas

tourist inflows, were 13 per cent higher over the first six months of the year. This was led by a 30 per cent gain from China, which accounts for about a third of Asian travel to B.C. Gains from Europe and the U.K. were similar to a year ago.

Total annual international tourist visits are forecast to rise about six per cent this year.

ow that the dust has cleared on the 92nd Dawson Creek Exhibition & Stampede, city councillors maintain the city got a good return on the $600,000 it invested in grandstand repairs.

According to Connie Patterson, president of the non-profit Dawson Creek Exhibition Association, engineers had earlier deemed the wood and steel structure unsafe.

“We just wouldn’t have had it,” she says of the rodeo, which is sanctioned by both the World Professional Chuckwagon Association and the Canadian Pro

Flicks help fill Victoria hotels

Victoria Airport reaches record numbers

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ilms being shot in Victoria are helping local hotels as well as adding some star sighting buzz in the capital city.

July was the strongest month for Victoria hotels in a decade, posting an average occupancy rate of 87 per cent during the month, well up from the annual average this year of 65.5 per cent, according to Chemistry Consulting, which tracks the Island hotel market.

Victoria hotels also achieved a revenue-per-available-room average rate of $143.40, up from $124 a year earlier, which Chemistry

principal Frank Bourree calls a “sizzling” performance.

Bourree says the screen exposure resulting from the Amazing Race Canada TV episode filmed in Vic toria , which aired July 8, and the Bollywood film God Forbid, which was partly filmed in Victoria and is yet to be aired, “will help attract future visitors to the area.”

ictoria International Airport passenger traffic leaped to an all-time high in August, reaching 171,000, a record level for any month in its history.

There was a 7.7 per cent increase in passengers compared with the same month last year, which held the previous record.

The airport handled 1.56 million passengers in 2013 and traffic has increased each month since.

Modest growth of 2.5 to three per cent had been expected, says Geoff Dickson, Victoria Airport Authority president and chief

PHOTO: JENNIFER GAUTHIER a Tourism New Westminster kiosk, a state-of-the-art theatre, a conference centre and a number of cultural spaces where a variety of p rog rams will b e of fered .

Metro Vancouver’s newest conference facility has been receiving bookings since the spring and many dates are filling up.

Rodeo Association.

“The city took a look at it, and they know how many millions of dollars this event brings into the city,” says Patterson.

Samantha Gibeault of Tourism Dawson Creek estimates total Stampede attendance this year was 30,000 across five days.

That’s nearly double the numbers from 10 years ago.

executive officer.

“Being up in the seven-to-eight per-cent [range] puts us in the upper echelon of airports across the country, in terms of overall growth,” Dickson says.

High passenger numbers resulted from a seven per cent increase in flights within Canada and a rise of 14 per cent among U.S. flights.

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New Nanaimo hotel plans for 70,000 guests

Whistler named world’s top ski resort

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he China-based backers of a new Nanaimo hotel say that the 240-room tower will draw 70,000 Chinese tourists a year – equal to about 90 per cent of the population of the Vancouver Island city.

“It is ambitious,” says Frank Bourree, principal of Victoriabased Chemistry Consulting, which tracks the Vancouver Island hotel sector. “There is not a demand for a 240-room hotel in Nanaimo unless you bring your market with you,” Bourree says, suggesting that is exactly what the developers are doing.

Bourree says the “exciting” project is an indication of the sea change in B.C.’s tourism market after Canada gained approveddestination status from the Chinese government five years ago.

SSS Manhao International Tourism Group, a subsidiary of Suzhou

Youth Travel Services Co. Ltd., a major Chinese tourism and travel company, broke ground on the hotel project in mid-August.

The $50 million, 21-storey luxury development will have a restaurant on the top floor overlooking Nanaimo harbour, according to the developer. The new hotel is located directly next to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, notes Nanaimo Economic Development Corp. CEO Sasha Angus.

eaders of the British luxury travel magazine Ultratravel named Whistler the “best ski resort in the world.” The award was announced during an event in London this summer.

“It is a great achievement for Whistler that Ultratravel readers have voted Whistler as the best in the 2014 reader survey,” says Nick Perry, chairman, Ultratravel Unlimited.

“We are thrilled that Whistler has been recognized by readers of Ultratravel magazine as the best ski resort in the world,” says Barrett Fisher, Tourism Whistler’s president and CEO. “Whistler continues to be acknowledged around the globe with accolades from our guests and our peers,” she says. “The success of Whistler is a result of our combined efforts as a

community and a resort. We are fortunate to have a strong business community that is aligned in their commitment to service excellence.”

Whistler was also named the top ski resort in North America

by Ski magazine and the best Canadian destination by TripAdvisor, which also named the Nita Lake Lodge and First Tracks Lodge, both at Whistler, as the best hotels in Canada.

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BIG TENT

VENUES

B.C.’s biggest and boldest venues welcome giant events with backdrops that celebrate the wonders of the West Coast

Claire Smith, Vancouver Convention Centre’s vice-president of sales and marketing, prepares to welcome huge events in 2015. The spectacular convention complex is the largest in British Columbia with 72 meetings rooms and 466,500 square feet in two waterfront buildings | RICHARD LAM

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ost event planners would agree that success is the only option, whether you’re hosting a cocktail party with 1,000 VIPs or a big tent event with an attendee list of 15,000.

Meeting Places spoke to some of the province’s largest and unique meeting venues to unveil three of the top choices when it comes to selecting the right space that boasts the ideal combination of hardworking facility staff and a great venue set within a beautiful location.

Vancouver Convention Centre There are few convention centres where you can watch float planes skimming the water while standing in the country’s largest waterfront ballroom, says Claire Smith, the centre’s vice-president of sales and marketing.

The centre, which expanded in 2009 to add a second building just west of the original convention centre, hosts about 600 events per year.

Smith says the Siggraph 2014 digital arts and technology convention (held in August 2014) was one of the largest events the centre has hosted. “That’s close to 16,000 people involved,” she says. “Or, we might hold a small meeting for 50 people on any given day.”

The convention centre is the largest in the province with 72 meetings rooms and total available space of 466,500 square feet between the two buildings. “What we love about having the two buildings now is that it really adds

to our flexibility,” she says.

Smith says the centre sets itself apart by having two beautiful buildings located in a beautiful location. “I think that really sets this facility apart from any other facility in the world.”

2015 will be a truly “international year” for the centre, she says. There is a long list of global conferences already signed on, including the World Diabetes Congress, the World Congress of Dermatology and TED Talks.

“We are very excited about TED coming back in March,” she says. “It’s very exciting for us because we’ve gone through it once before so now we know what to expect.”

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre This meeting place, which opened in 1965, may not have the largest space around (it has 13 meeting rooms and 60,000 square feet of rentable space) but it is set in the

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South Okanagan serenity, ideal for organizers looking to book their event outside the bustle of a major city.

“Penticton is a very clean environment, and when I say clean, I’m talking about the air,” says Paul O’Beirn, the centre’s director of sales. “We’re sandwiched between two beaches, there are lots of bike trails, lots of outdoor activities.”

He says the centre offers a getaway and a top-notch venue with a dedicated staff. “A lot of people will plan time before or after the event to stay around, check out some of the wineries and get outside.”

The centre hosts up to 200 events per year including annual events such as the Pentastic Jazz Festival and the B.C. fire chiefs conference, O’Beirn says. “We host a lot of B.C. associations, some Canadian associations, more toward the smaller side. Six hundred to 800 delegates.”

It can accommodate groups that need a larger space because it is attached to the South Okanagan Events Centre, which is an arena with 17,500 square feet of floor space.

Rocker Matthew Good packs the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre with his Arrows of Desire tour. The complex has 60,000 square feet of venue space and is connected to the South Okanagan Events Centre, which is an arena with 17,500 square feet of floor space | PENTICTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE

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Big tent venues

The Vancouver Aquarium expanded in 2014 and can now host 2,400 for a cocktail reception guests will never forget. In 2016, the aquarium will host the giant International Aquarium Congress, expected to attract 1,500 leading practitioners and scientists from nearly 45 countries | VANCOUVER AQUARIUM

Vancouver Aquarium Imagine closing out your conference with a cocktail party for a thousand or more of your delegates while enjoying an up-close view of beluga whales. While perhaps not known as a hotbed of meetings, the Vancouver Aquarium, set in Stanley Park, is actually one of the busiest venues in the province.

“We have something going pretty much every day at the aquarium,” says Shawna Little, the aquarium’s sales manager. The majority of the events take place in the evening hours when the venue is closed, including mostly cocktail parties to open and close conferences held elsewhere, as well as many weddings. Using the whole venue, the aquarium can hold up to 640 for a buffet dinner and 2,400 for a cocktail reception.

“Often conferences will rent out the entire aquarium so they’ll have different stations … and encourage their guests to explore the entire aquarium, particularly if they’re from out of town,” she says, noting that the most popular room is Arctic Canada, which includes the underground viewing gallery of the beluga whales.

“We’re the only venue in Vancouver that has the aquatic living backdrop,” Little says.

The aquarium expanded dramatically in 2014 and added several new meetings rooms as well as the capacity for its famed cocktail parties. A major date in 2016 is the International Aquarium Congress. “It’s a pretty big coup for us to get in Vancouver,” she says. “It’s essentially the top specialists of the aquatic world and marine biologists from around the world will be coming in, and we’re going to be hosting the entire conference.”

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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

2015

It kicks off in Edmonton with the final showdown in Vancouver – 1.5 million spectators are expected

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ark your calendars, soccer fans. Here’s a game you won’t want to miss. On July 5, 2015, Canada will play host to the two best women’s teams in the world in what promises to be a nail-biting (if history is any indication) gold-medal showdown in Vancouver.

Top goal scorer Christine Sinclair (No. 12) wil lead the offence as Canada’s women’s socccer team challenges the world | FIFA CANADA

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It’s the final game in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015, the largest single sport event ever hosted in the country.

The World Cup will feature 24 teams competing in a total of 52 matches. Beginning June 6, the games will be played over four weeks in six official host cities, including Vancouver and Edmonton.

Vancouver will host a total of nine games, including the final. All the games will be played at BC Place stadium, home of the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions, as well as the world’s largest retractable roof and second-largest video board in North America.

Edmonton will host a total of 11 matches, including the World Cup kickoff at a newly renovated Commonwealth Stadium on June 6. The final game scheduled to take place in the city is July 5.

In all, organizers are anticipating record crowds of 1.5

million attending the games, upwards of 1,300 accredited media and a global television viewership of one billion.

Total economic spinoff from the event is expected to be about $267 million, according to the Canadian Soccer Association. The projections include anticipated spending by out-of-town visitors, capital construction costs and operational expenditures associated with hosting the competitions.

The economic impact, including both direct and indirect impact, on Edmonton alone is estimated at $48.5 million, with nearly 320 full-time jobs created and nearly 3,500 hotel room nights booked up by spectators, media and players.

“It is definitely a big deal for us,” says Lindsay Harrison, manager of event attraction with Edmonton Tourism.

The expected impact on Vancouver is estimated at $36.8

LINDSAY HARRISON | MANAGER OF EVENT ATTRACTION, It is definitely a big deal for us

Canadian soccer superstar Christine Sinclair (centre) celebrates the launch of the Women’s World Cup 2015, the largest single sports event ever hosted in Canada | FIFA CANADA

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Women’s World Cup 2015 million, with about 275 full-time jobs generated. Data on projected hotel room night bookings was not available.

Women’s international soccer burst onto Canada’s radar Canada’s women’s soccer in 2002 when Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria played team among favourites host to the U-19 World Championship. History will record to be celebrating at World Cup 2015 final in the U.S. team as the tournament winners, but Canadians Vancouver | FIFA CANADA remember it as the moment breakout star Christine Sinclair, and a team of talented, determined teenagers, put the country on the map as a serious soccer contender.

Peter Montopoli, CEO of the National Organising Committee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015, says the success of the 2002 championship proved women’s sport was a sound investment. The event shattered spectator records at the time, with 47,000 people coming out to witness the final game at Commonwealth Stadium.

Since then, women’s soccer has only grown in popularity, while our national team has grown in depth and experience.

In 2012, nearly 11 million Canadians watched women’s Team Canada battle to a (very) bitter end against their American competitors at the London Olympic Games. The game ranks as among the most-watched events at the Games.

“And it will only get bigger and better,” says Montopoli.

Sinclair, now 31, is a star domestically and internationally. She’s expected once again to captain the women’s national team at the World Cup next year.

The 2015 World Cup marks the second time in consecutive years Edmonton will feature women’s soccer. In August, the city was among four municipalities, including Toronto, Montreal and Moncton, selected to host the world’s top youth soccer players competing in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2014.

That event is estimated to generate about $10.4 million in direct and indirect expenditure in Edmonton.

Beyond the dollars behind the headline events, Edmonton has also identified soccer as an important element in an overall strategy to strengthen the city’s global image as a sports leader.

“Reputation is a huge one for us,” Harrison says. “It’s about making Edmonton more competitive as a world-class city.”

In Vancouver, tourism officials view the World Cup as a means to build on the enorMEETINGS | GAMES | EVENTS | ARCHITECTURE | TEAM-BUILDING | VIEWS mous goodwill and global exposure that was the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

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RAINBOW

RETREATS

The gay travel market in Canada is pegged at $7 billion a year – and mainstream hotels and resorts are throwing open their doors

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BY PAT JOHNSON

yebrows might once have risen when two people of the same gender booked a room with one bed, or a venue for a same-sex wedding. Now, hoteliers’ eyes are more likely to register dollar signs.

Visitors are pampered at Sparking Hill Resort in B.C.’s Okanagan, an extravagant European-inspired wellness resort | SPARKLING HILL RESORT

One industry study estimates that “pink dollars” will pump $202 billion into the global travel industry this year. Travel Gay Canada (TGC), an industry group, puts the gay travel market in Canada at $7 billion a year.

To say gay has gone mainstream is an understatement.

Sponsors of TGC’s 2014 gay tourism conference – held in October in Windsor, Ontario – include Air Canada, Hilton Worldwide and Starwood Hotels.

Canada’s burgeoning reputation as a place where gay people are welcome and its natural beauty, especially in British Columbia and Alberta, have created a rather perfect storm for gay travel.

Thousands of people will pour into Western Canada in the coming months for a panorama of gay-themed events (see sidebar). Plenty of those travellers will add on a few nights before or after the main event, and the travel industry is throwing open its doors.

Travellers who may once have sought out gay-specific guest houses are now being enticed by the world’s largest hotel chains, resorts and cruise lines. And places that did not instantly spring to mind as gay destinations are rebranding for the new reality.

Case in point: Alberta has had a reputation as a rough-andtumble place not necessarily inviting to the non-conforming.

Things change. The town of Jasper, a golf-in-summer, ski-in-winter destination nestled in breathtaking Rocky Mountain majesty three and a half hours west of Edmonton and five hours from Calgary, has an annual pride festival in March. The weekend extravaganza is supported by the town’s tourism office and many of the local hotels, including the crown jewel, Fairmont’s historic Jasper Park Lodge.

Not so far away, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise invites

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gay travellers to opulent accommodations in the midst of the Canadian wilds. Alberta’s cities have gay-friendly properties at a wide range of price points.

Things have opened up so much that in Whistler, B.C., the options for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travelers are almost daunting. The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival in January draws thousands of toqued and mittened gay travellers from all over the world.

When making hotel arrangements, trip planners can check out tagapproved.com – TAG is a membership-based industry association whose affiliated properties adhere to non-discrimination policies around sexual orientation in hiring practices and treatment of guests, provide sensitivity training to employees and otherwise promise a warm welcome to gay travellers.

In Whistler, about two hours north of Vancouver along one of the most scenic drives in the country, visitors have more than a dozen TAG-approved hotel properties to select from in the swank alpine village and its surrounding areas. Likewise in Victoria, the English-ambience provincial capital, a pleasant 90-minute ferry ride from the mainland.

Time was, some gay travellers found it more comfortable to stick to the most urban destinations. Now more remote places are rolling out the red carpet for LGBT guests.

The Okanagan Valley, four hours from Vancouver and a very short flight from Calgary or Edmonton, is a sunny region of wineries and water-skiing with a laid-back luxurious vibe. Here, gay guests are especially welcomed by the Penticton Lakeside Resort (with attached casino), Vernon’s Sparkling Hill Resort, an extravagant Europeaninspired wellness resort, and the all-suite boutique Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos.

A little closer to Vancouver, the Gulf Islands, snuggled between the mainland and Vancouver Island, seem a world away from the city’s hubbub. And the ferry ride from the mainland is half the fun. On the deeply forested, mountainous and curvy Pender Island, LGBT visitors are welcomed to Poets Cove Resort and Spa, an oceanfront idyll offering seclusion surrounded by nature. Guests can also arrive at the resort’s front door by float plane,

which is equally scenic but far faster than the unhurried ferry ride.

All this mainstream acceptance of gay tourists might seem to bode ill for more strictly gay-oriented guest houses and resorts. Yet Jonathon Lloyd, who co-owns Westways Guest House in Calgary, says he has noticed a growing number of straight travellers seeking out gay boutique lodgings for the quality of service and intimacy of accommodation.

It is all part of the rainbow of diversity that now arcs over the tourism and meeting places industry. 

The options for LGBT travellers are almost daunting at Whistler, B.C. The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival in January draws thousands of gay travellers from all over the world | MIKE CRANE, TOURISM WHISTLER

Gay-themed events in B.C. and Alberta DECEMBER 2014 Vancouver Men’s Chorus “Making Spirits Bright” (various dates) www.vancouvermenschorus.ca MAY 2015 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival (Calgary) www.fairytalesfilmfest.com JUNE 2015 Edmonton Pride www.edmontonpride.ca Canadian Rockies International (Gay) Rodeo and Music Festival www.argra.org JUNE–JULY 2015 Victoria Pride www.victoriapridesociety.org JULY 19–22, 2015 IAS 2015 – Upward of 6,000 delegates are anticipated at this massive International AIDS Society conference. www.ias2015.org

AUGUST 2015 Vancouver Pride vancouverpride.ca Calgary Pride pridecalgary.ca Okanagan Pride (Kelowna) gayokanagan.com Central Alberta Pride (Red Deer) www.facebook.comRedDeerPrideDays Queer Arts Festival (Vancouver) queerartsfestival.com Vancouver Queer Film Festival www.queerfilmfestival.ca SEPTEMBER 2015 AIDS Walk for Life (many locations including Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Prince George) www.aidswalkforlife.ca DECEMBER 2015 Vancouver Men’s Chorus holiday concerts (various dates) www.vancouvermenschorus.ca

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LESSONS LEARNED

If a million things can go wrong, something usually does

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BY JANET STEFFENHAGEN

Anh Nguyen, Spark Event Management, Calgary: “We still come across new situations, but every time that happens it’s one less thing that will catch you off guard next time”

t is the reality for the professionals who organize large conferences and special events, but the best in the business aren’t fazed when carefully laid plans slip off the rails – they’ve learned to expect it.

“No matter what you do, no matter how much you plan, something is going to go sideways,” advises Shelley Johnson of SLJ Productions in Vancouver. “There are just too many elements for it not to, and too many elements that

you cannot control.”

Charlene Roth-Diddams, a conference organizer and founding member of the International Events Society in Calgary, agrees. “If you go into this business, you do so

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Shelley Johnson, SLJ Productions, Vancouver | MALCOLM PARRY

because you love surprises. Part of the adrenalin rush is problem-solving and figuring out how you’re going to work around it.”

Planning for a large conference usually starts a year in advance and involves dozens of people with diverse interests, including the client, sponsors, vendors, suppliers, decorators and caterers. The first requirements are to make sure everyone understands the vision, respects the budget and works to move forward together.

“Things go awry when you have too many groups operating independently and all the information hasn’t been passed on,” says Johnson, who is also president of the Vancouver chapter of the International Special Events Society.

“It’s like a puzzle … Each piece has to be assembled in a choreographed way.”

But even the most carefully crafted plans can be disrupted. Johnson recalls a near disaster at one of her events a dozen years ago when some of the tall paper programs – heavy with ink in those days and standing upright on attendees’ tables – were toppled by the breeze from the air conditioning system.

A few tipped across the tea lights on the tables and

ignited. Johnson and the banquet manager, alerted by puffs of smoke, bustled about collecting smouldering programs and placing the others flat on the table. Although there were several hundred guests, no one noticed anything going awry, which for a conference organizer is a sure indicator of success.

Being able to think on your feet and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances is a prerequisite for the job, adds Anh Nguyen of Spark Event Management in Calgary.

Having a detailed plan is essential, but don’t expect perfection, she says.

During her 10 years in the business, Nguyen says she’s organized only one conference that followed the script perfectly. One of her biggest challenges was when a keynote speaker, due to a health problem, cancelled less than 12 hours before the event was to begin.

“We worked the phones for a couple of hours, found a speaker who could do it and flew him in,” she says, a testament to the importance of having a good network and strong relationships.

Just as challenging is the highly paid speaker who turns out to be a bore. Roth-Diddams, national director of event services at POP Kollaborative, says she’s learned to vet speakers before recommending them to clients.

In particular she advises them not to shun controversy.

“One of the big things I’ve learned is that a controversial speaker is usually very good for a conference because it gets people talking. They love him or they hate him …

They might even stand up and fire back with questions, but man, that means people are engaged.

“The worst thing that can happen is people walking away saying, ‘Who was that guy and what was he talking about?’

And you’ve just spent $30,000, $40,000 or $50,000 to have him there.”

Marischal De Armond of Victoria, owner of Podium Conference Specialists, recalls a tense time when he and his team landed in Amsterdam late one Friday for an event starting Sunday. He discovered that a printing error meant he had an oversupply of one item and an undersupply of another.

The fact it was a weekend only heightened anxieties while he tried to contact the suppliers and correct the errors. Meanwhile, his staff worked furiously on alternative plans in case those attempts were unsuccessful.

Things ended well, but it was a reminder of the importance of double-checking everything and being prepared to respond to last-minute developments over which a planner has no control, he says.

No matter what happens, planners must remain calm.

“The more you do it, the more you know these things are inevitable,” Nguyen says. “We still come across new situations, but every time that happens it’s one less thing that will catch you off guard next time.” 

CHARLENE ROTH-DIDDAMS | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF EVENT SERVICES, POP KOLLABORATIVE If you go into this business, you do so because you love surprises. Part of the adrenalin rush is problem-solving and figuring out how you’re going to work around it

Charlene Roth-Diddams, national director of event services at POP Kollaborative, Calgary.

Top tip: “love surprises”

Marischal De Armond, owner of Podium Conference Specialists, Victoria

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TED TALKS. THE WORLD LISTENS. Vancouver lands a coup convincing the world-famous TED Talks to move outside the U.S. for the first time

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TED talks. The world listens

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BY DARAH HANSEN

mong its legions of fans, the value of TED Talks cannot be measured in dollars and cents. It’s like trying to quantify space by counting the stars.

Rather, it’s in the undeniable cool factor inspired by TED – which stands for technology, entertainment and design and brings together innovative thinkers from around the world, from angel investors to plasma physicists and everything (literally, everything) in between.

It’s that intangible that Vancouver’s tourism leaders were banking on when they successfully bid to host the event for two years, beginning 2014, continuing in 2015 and, fingers crossed, beyond.

“We felt it was a great thing to be able to say that we hosted something as cool as TED. It’s a great conference to have on your resumé,” says Dave Gazley, vice-president of meeting and convention sales with Tourism Vancouver.

That’s not to say there aren’t enticing metrics associated with TED, though they look a little different from the statistics that would typically sum up the economic

impact of bigger business and professional conferences hosted by the city.

The first TED event wrapped March 21, 2014, after five intense days of dialogue, diversity and educated dreaming. Most of the talks took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, with ancillary events held in smaller venues around town. The hospitality industry was among the biggest winners. Restaurants were bought out for related dinner conferences, while area hotels were booked solid.

But there were many others who benefited from the big brain summit. In all, Tourism Vancouver estimates the event drew 1,800 out-of-town attendees. Direct visitor spending was in the range of $2.6 million, while overall economic impact is closer to $5.2 million.

The tourism association is projecting similar figures stemming from next year’s conference – held March

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16 to 20, 2015 – though Gazley says the estimates are conservative.

With an elite guest list that included representatives of the world’s leading corporations, Silicon Valley geniuses, Hollywood stars, billionaire philanthropists, engineers and scientists, he says, “I think all would agree the TED [delegate] spend was significantly higher than a regular meeting.”

Winning TED over to Vancouver is a huge coup not just for the city, but for the country as a whole, says Greg Klassen, CEO of the Canadian Tourism Commission, which worked with Tourism Vancouver and the province of B.C. to bring TED over the border.

The 2014 conference marked the first time the folks behind TED, including “curator” and owner Chris Anderson, took the event outside the U.S. The event was previously held in Long Beach, California. But as it geared up to celebrate its 30th anniversary, “we wanted to try a new space. And we found it in Vancouver, a city that’s itself an inspiration – cosmopolitan, energetic, innovative, yet with unrivalled natural beauty, surrounded by mountains and water,” the company writes on its website.

TED is currently in talks with regional tourism executives to keep the event in Vancouver beyond 2015.

Klassen says the long-term impact of the conference is far from a straight line, but could have broad implications for the country’s economy and society, attracting foreign investors looking for a secure market for their money, parents who want to send their children to top schools and those looking to immigrate permanently.

More immediately, tourism officials were more than pleased to see global venture capitalists attending the 2014 event take time away from the conference to visit a few of Vancouver’s most innovative companies.

“Those are the kinds of things I would have thought would have happened in Year 2 or 3,” says Klassen, adding, “I believe TED was a pretty substantial success in this first year.”

Canada’s international meeting and convention industry, which includes the U.S., was worth an estimated $2.7 billion in 2012. Klassen says that figure has increased but did not have access to the most current data.

Toronto and Montreal typically host the largest conventions, but Vancouver is considered a strong contender, particularly in the brainy arena.

The Siggraph convention in August 2014, which brought together an estimated 16,000 international delegates representing the computer graphics, animation and

Amanda Burden speaks at TED2014© held March 17-21, 2014, at the Vancouver Convention Centre | JAMES DUNCAN DAVIDSON/TED

digital arts industry, was the largest event of its kind hosted by Vancouver to date, and proves the city is up to the challenge, says Gazley.

But, no doubt, TED remains the event that really resonates with people.

“It is never going to be the sole reason anyone will come here, but it really tells other organizations that the city knows what it is doing,” Gazley says.

Says Klassen: “Vancouver is a very progressive city and Canada is a very progressive country, so I think that fits really well with the TED philosophy.” 

GREG KLASSEN | CEO, CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION Vancouver is a very progressive city and Canada is a very progressive country, so I think that fits really well with the TED philosophy

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MOVABLE FEAST

Food trucks roll out catering for private events

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BY BAILA LAZARUS

t seems you can’t walk through a Vancouver downtown street without hitting a food truck these days. But what used to be a destination for quick hot dogs and hamburgers has morphed into a trendy hub of gourmet fare, yielding food fests, competitions and foodie tours.

Sarb Mund, owner of Soho Road, cautions event organizers not to order too many (or too few) food trucks | RICHARD LAM

There are now more than 100 food trucks in the city, and with downtown spots being hard to get (food trucks are selected based on their business plans and taste tests) it has become more important for the food service trucks to diversify.

That’s good news for meeting and event planners who can accommodate wheel-in, outdoor catering at their functions.

For a minimum order, you can have one of these popular trucks show up at your event and serve freshly made dinners for under $20 a person. The trucks can be the sole servers, complement other catering, such as by providing dessert to a traditionally catered main course or late-night snacks at a wedding, or team up with one or two other trucks to provide a variety of food.

The key to a successful experience is to be realistic about numbers, says Sarb Mund, owner of Soho Road.

Trying to serve 100 people for dinner at the same time can result in long lineups and frustrated guests.

“You have to base it on how many people you will have per hour,” says Mund, whose South Asian food truck usually sits at the corner of Georgia and Granville.

“For example, serving 50 people a full meal in one hour is tight. Twenty-five is OK. If you have a larger group, it works if the event is spread over a longer time, like five hours.”

Mund suggests also having some sort of added diversion near the food truck so those waiting will not be bored. And be sure to remember the food is not going to be wrapped and distributed at tables.

“We’ve been in the front yard when the party was in the backyard, or we’re on street and clients are upstairs,” says Mund, laughing.

Mund charges $1,000 to $1,500 as a minimum order, depending on the time of year and time of day, and how much he would have otherwise been earning at a different location.

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NICOLE BURKE | DIRECTOR OF CATERING SALES, EMELLE’S CATERING If someone wants us to be a poutine station or omelette bar, we can be that

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Movable feasts

outdoor public spaces and ensure there is access for the truck. If the truck is on a public street or in a parking lot, planners need to get permits to reserve that spot.

Event organizers should also ask if there are savings to be had by providing electricity so trucks don’t have to use their generators.

Truck access is something Emelle’s Catering is very conscious of. Its vehicle is actually a trailer that is pulled around and then “parked.” It means more limitations to where it can show up due to city bylaws, but it also affords it more flexibility in the options it serves.

“If someone wants us to be a poutine station or omelette bar, we can be that,” says Burke, adding that Emelle’s has served small house parties to festivals for thousands.

The standard wedding is 200 to 300 in size.

Emelle’s had seen its traditional catering business eroding as more food trucks served private markets, so it branched out in June 2013.

“We saw the trend of food trucks as late-night snacks, at private parties and company picnics, were tapping into our market,” says Nicole Burke, director of catering sales. “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.”

Now Emelle’s does private food-truck functions three or four times per week.

“It was way more than expected,” Burke says. “It has a certain cachet. Because it’s such a great deal in the market, it’s in high demand.” 

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OFFBEAT VENUES

Corporate encounters of the unusual kind

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Ucluelet Aquarium: glass tables above tanks allow diners to watch a sea cucumber under their English cucumber | UCLUELET AQUARIUM

f you’re familiar with Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life, you’ll know the iconic line where a fish swimming in a tank sees someone having dinner and says, “Oh look, Harold’s being eaten.”

This scene could possibly play out at the Ucluelet Aquarium, where guests may find themselves eating on top of the fish tanks.

Aquarium staff can set up the room with glass covers over “touching tanks” so you can examine the starfish under your star fruit; or watch a sea cucumber beneath your English cucumber.

The aquarium can fit about 60 comfortably for dinner and up to 150 in lecture format, according to Jessie Fletcher, co-ordinator, development and communications, for the aquarium.

You can choose to have the touching tanks covered completely for more formal occasions, covered with glass or open so guests can actually touch the sea life. Staff can

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Offbeat venues

In the summer, the hill changes its chairlifts to bike lifts and offers mountain-bike terrain for beginners to experts.

Silver Star can seat 220 in its National Altitude Training Centre auditorium, and its Team Room is set up with 12 personal workstations equipped with PCs. There are enough accommodations for any size group, and many rooms are large enough for small breakout sessions.

(Clockwise from above) Langley-based Krause Berry Farms winery has a western-style tasting room perfect for 16 guests, outdoor seating that can accommodate about 80 and an option to take a helicopter tour | KRAUSE BERRY FARMS Mountain trails offer an exciting breakout for visitors | SIILVER STAR MOUNTAIN RESORT

View from the porch at Hills Guest Ranch in the Cariboo: the ranch offers horseback riding, indoor yoga and pilates and a full fitness centre | HILLS GUEST RANCH

be on hand as interpreters.

“We have enough corny fish jokes to last evenings,” says Fletcher.

The aquarium can be rented after regular open hours, April to early December. And don’t be shy about having fish for dinner.

“Yes, you can have octopus or sushi as part of your meal,” says Fletcher.

Ski-in bowling Lots of meetings tack skiing on to corporate retreats in the winter, but what about bowling? That’s what Silver Star Mountain Resort has done for those not interested in exploring the powder in their time off. Pinheads offers “ski-in, ski-out” four-lane bowling connected to a retro-style bistro serving local wine and gourmet snacks.

JESSICA FLETCHER | CO-ORDINATOR, UCLUELET AQUARIUM Yes, you can have octopus or sushi as part of your meal

Seal this deal If your group is interested in a little more rustic accommodations, BC Easter Seals Camps has three locations in the province. Located in Winfield in the Okanagan, Shawnigan on Vancouver Island and in Squamish, the camps are open September to June, have different-sized meeting rooms and can offer activities such as climbing walls, ropes courses, swimming pools, basketball courts and campfire sites.

Winfield can accommodate 110 guests, with dining seating up to 130; Squamish can sleep 130 and accommodate 165 for dining; and Shawnigan can accommodate 95, with room for 130 in its dining/conference hall.

Berry distinctive For a one-day excursion within the Lower Mainland, Krause Berry Farms brings a country flavour to a winemaking destination. The Langley-based fruit winery has a western-style tasting room perfect for standing receptions or a dinner or board meeting for 16, and outdoor seating that can accommodate about 80 in good weather.

As a possible staff incentive option, the winery has partnered with Sky Helicopters, which can arrange rides of varying lengths for your meeting attendees.

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Healthy minds A health spa might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking corporate meetings, but the Hills Guest Ranch near 100 Mile House has been expanding its meeting space and can now host receptions of up to 250.

With a seminar room accommodating 30 and Trail’s End restaurant that can hold 150, most meetings can be accommodated. And there is no lack of activities. The ranch offers indoor yoga and pilates and has a full fitness centre. Guests can also take part in daily hikes and horseback riding, and there’s even a small ski hill in the backyard offering green, blue and black runs, complete with its own tow.

Quail’s Gate Winery on Lake Okanagan celebrated 25 years in 2014 and is known for both intimate lakeview dining and meeting events | QUAIL’S GATE

History in the (wine) making Unique for its history in the Okanagan, Quail’s Gate celebrated 25 years of winemaking in 2014, though family members have been renowned horticulturists in the region for more than 100 years. That history served them well in their transition to viticulture as witnessed by the international praise and awards the winery gets.

Richard Stewart bought premium land right on Lake Okanagan over half a century ago, and now it serves to provide the Old Vines restaurant with stunning views.

The restaurant can accommodate up to 78 for a sit-down dinner, plus a private dining room that can hold up to 38. For a standing reception, the restaurant can hold up to 125, adding another 50 in good weather with an open patio. The private dining room will hold up to 60 guests, 80 in the summer. 

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NETWORK LIKE A WINNER Conferences are an opportunity, and, without a doubt, the most tangible benefits of attending are the people you meet and the relationships formed

BY JOCELYN FLANAGAN

N Jocelyn Flanagan, CSEP, is chief executive officer, e=mc² events Management Inc., Calgary

et work i n g, wh i le of ten dreaded, is critical to the success of any conference, and we, as organizers, have to step out of the box and up our technology game to bring networking to a new level of engagement. Networking technology is “trending” and the number of apps and social media tools has grown exponentially. It is up to the conference producers to determine which tool is best for their delegates.

Knowing your audience is of extreme importance when planning a conference, and even more so when deciding on technology tools for engagement. We cannot assume that all audience members speak the same language when it comes to technology, apps and social media.

Regardless of the tool, my rule is that technology should be used for getting guests to the networking opportunity, and then technology should be left at the door, encouraging guests to actually speak with each other.

T he engagement of delegates works best when it starts before the conference begins. I recommend utilizing one of the many apps available that encourage users to set up

online profiles and engage with other attendees pre-conference.

These tools closely resemble the look of online dating sites and allow users to see who will be attending the conference. It allows delegates to prepare and research other attendees while also ensuring that all delegates, especially those who may not be as outgoing, have some familiarity with their colleagues.

One tool acts as an online concierge and/or matchmaker. Delegates create their profiles, identifying what is important to them, what their key conference objectives are and some key highlights both personally and professionally. They are automatically matched with others online in advance, and then at the event they are placed at tables or at individual events together.

This is a perfect blend of LinkedIn and Match.com. Before attendees step foot off the plane they have a general familiarity with all attendees and a few relevant contacts, ensuring no one participant feels isolated.

While this may feel a bit “gimmicky,” it is really impactful. The energy created when like-minded people are in a room or activity together is quite something.

In addition, many of these apps stay l ive a f ter t he con ference,

allowing attendees to stay connected and nurture the relationships developed.

The blend of getting to know your conference colleagues professionally and personally is important to engagement. It is incredible how many times a conversation about coaching your child’s Little League baseball game can turn in to a business deal.

While technology plays an important role in creating engagement and initiating conversations before a conference, it should not be relied upon during the conference. The goal in using technology pre-conference is that when people arrive they won’t feel the need to rely on technology during the conference. The fallback mode of many attendees is to use their smartphone or tablet as a crutch to lean on during networking events. In our technology filled world, it is too common to see of a room full of people all staring at their smartphones and trying desperately to appear busy and important.

So let’s do our best to use technology to engage the guests before they get to the conference and to direct them in the right direction – but then let’s put the phones at the door and get back to the old-fashioned conversations that have brought us to where we are today. 

Technology should be used for getting guests to the networking opportunity, and then technology should be left at the door

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IF IT’S NOT FUN, I’M OUT OF HERE Here are five bright ideas to put the fun back into your next event, be it a business meeting or a social happening. You might be surprised by the impact of incorporating just one or two of these tips. Including all five suggestions is a surefire template for success.

BY SHARON BONNER

Sharon Bonner is president and CEO of Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd., of Vancouver, and has been providing professional event co-ordination services to an international roster of companies and organizations since 1988.

Bright idea 1 – move your body Mental fatigue sets in after you’ve been sitting for an extended period of time. You must get up and move your body to stay focused and alert.

Whether it’s a group jog in the morning or midday yoga, incorporating the chance for physical movement into events and conferences gets brains stimulated and thinking.

Even short breaks, such as having attendees stand up and stretch, can boost thinking and engagement.

Getting your move on is also a good tactic if you want to add some fun and frivolity to the agenda. After dinner at your next event, hold a dance contest. Guests stand on an LED-lit dance platform and use their feet to touch coloured arrows laid out in a cross pattern, to musical and visual cues. Guests are judged by how well they time their dance to the patterns presented to them, with a chance to pick more music when they win.

Bright idea 2 – work as a team In addition to brain stimulation from exercise, team-building activities create learning experiences guests can apply to their everyday life. Team-building is a great way to improve communication and problem-solving. For event guests, team-building activities also provide opportunities for networking and getting to know their colleagues.

The best type of team-building activity is unstructured. Guests are placed on a team at the start of

the event, branch off individually throughout the event and then regroup at the end of the event. This combination seems to give guests the variety of working/playing as a team, but enough autonomy to do their own thing as well.

Bright idea 3 – be creative Some of the most successful and fun events I have produced over the last 25 years included creativity. If the creative activity came with a prize, it was even more appreciated.

A perfect example of creative activity that guarantees fun is party hats. Your guests become creative hat-makers, decorating colourful hats with all sorts of fantastic trimmings such as feathers, beads, flowers, etc. The fun and excitement continues as they wear the hats throughout the event, participate in a hat parade and then take them home as a souvenir. This activity is great fun for any event, regardless of age, gender, or occupation. With no right or wrong way to create a party hat, it’s a great way to get your team using the lateral thinking skills that foster innovation.

Another successful creative activity is the community canvas. Guests are encouraged to paint a square on a giant canvas. Painting alongside your boss or colleague can break the ice and allows one and all to connect on another level. Painting and drawing for the pure fun of it is something that many people haven’t done since they were children, but the benefits to the brain are well documented.

And, once the tape is removed, the

combined creative results are invariably magnifico.

Bright idea 4 – play time We are all big kids at heart. When it comes to events, why not give your guests an opportunity to play? For corporate meetings and conferences we suggest setting up a few PingPong tables and arcade games (oldfashioned and virtual) and let your guests run wild. Give them a punch card and hand out prizes when they have tried all of the activity stations.

You can also include passive activity stations such as a Caricaturist, CD recording booth, LED shuffleboard and social media video booths.

Guests can visit these stations at their leisure and play as long as they like.

Bright idea 5 – laugh a lot Actors, magicians or comedians are a must at your next event. When they are strolling throughout the crowd and entertaining a few guests at a time, they are spreading the laughter and fun. Have them interact with the guests and provide and pose for Polaroid photos.

The most effective way to utilize these entertainers is to give them small gifts that they can award to guests. Everyone loves to win a prize, so a small, branded freebie brings a smile to faces and enhances your profile.

Movement, creativity, fun. They form the magic menu for a memorable event. A professional will manage the myriad details that make the difference between OK and outstanding. 

We are all big kids at heart. When it comes to events, why not give your guests an opportunity to play?

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Provincewide transportation resources Airlines Air Canada

5520 Miller Rd, Richmond, V7B 1L9 1-800-361-7585 conventions.congres@aircanada.ca, www.aircanada.com/conventions

Canadian Air Charters

5360 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B4 604-207-2471, f-604-207-2473 charters@canadianaircharters.com, www.canadianaircharters.com

Central Mountain Air

Box 998, 6431 Airport Rd, Smithers, V0J 2N0 250-877-5000, f-250-847-3744, 1-888-865-8585 charters@flycma.com, www.flycma.com

Harbour Air Seaplanes/Westcoast Air/ Whistler Air/Tantalus Air 4760 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-274-1277, f-604-274-1200, 1-800-665-0212 reservations@harbourair.ca, www.harbourair.com

Hawkair

4345 Bristol Rd, Terrace, V8G 4V2 250-635-4295, f-250-635-7852, 1-800-487-1216 www.hawkair.ca

Island Express Air

30440 Liberator Ave, Abbotsford, V2T 6H5 604-856-6260, 1-888-856-6260 info@islandexpressair.com, www.islandexpressair.com

London Air Services

4580 Cowley Cres, Richmond, V7B 1B8 604-272-8123, f-604-233-0202, 1-877-399-8123 info@londonair.ca, www.londonair.ca

Orca Airways

5220 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B4 604-270-6722, f-866-565-4238, 1-888-FLY-ORCA charters@flyorcaair.com, www.flyorcaair.com

Pacific Coastal Airlines

4440 Cowley Cres, Suite 204, Richmond, V7B 1B8 604-273-8666, f-604-273-6864, 1-800-663-2872 sales@pacificcoastal.com, www.pacificcoastal.com

Seair Seaplanes

4640 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-273-8900, f-604-273-7351, 1-800-44SEAIR contact@seairseaplanes.com, www.seairseaplanes.com

WestJet – Meetings & Conventions

1-877-952-4696, f-1-800-582-7072 conventions@westjet.com, www.westjet.ca

Bus services Cantrail Coach Lines Inc

1375 Vernon Dr, Vancouver, V6A 3V4 604-294-5541 charters@cantrail.com, www.cantrail.com

Charter Bus Lines

8730 River Rd, Delta, V4G 1B5 604-940-1707, f-604-940-2955 sales@cbl.ca, www.charterbuslines.com

Greyhound Canada

1150 Station St, Suite 200, Vancouver, V6A 4C7 604-683-8133, f-604-683-0144, 1-800-661-8747 www.greyhound.ca

International Stage Lines

4171 Vanguard Rd, Richmond, V6X 2P6 604-270-6135, f-604-270-8162 charter@islbus.com, www.islbus.com

Luxury Transport

PO Box 81162, Burnaby, V5H 4K2 604-522-8484, f-604-936-0374, 1-877-511-8484 inquiry@luxbus.com, www.luxbus.com

Car rentals Avis Rent A Car

Downtown (757 Hornby St) Vancouver 604-606-2869 www.avis.ca Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-606-2847, f-604-606-2830, 1-888-897-8448 or 1-800-525-7537 Victoria 250-386-8468, 1-800-879-2847

Budget Rent A Car

Downtown (416 West Georgia St) Vancouver 604-668-7000, 1-800-268-8900 conventions@bc.budget.com, www.bc.budget.com/conventions Victoria 250-953-5300, f-250-953-5227, 1-800-668-9833 www,budgetvictoria.com

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

Vancouver/Richmond 604 207-8140, f-604 370-0583, 1-866-310-CARS reservations@discountcarbc.com, www.discountcar.com Victoria 250-405-5255, f-250-361-4509, 1-866-310-CARS victoria@discountcarbc.com

Hertz Canada

Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-606-3785, 1-800-654-3131 www.hertz.ca Downtown (999 Canada Place) Vancouver 604-606-4711, f-250-606-4728 Victoria International Airport, Sidney 250-657-0380, 1-800-263-0600

National Car & Truck Rental

Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-207-3730, f-604-273-5574, 1-800-CAR-RENT, (1-800-227-7368) www.nationalcar.ca Downtown (999 Canada Place) Vancouver 604-609-7160, f-604-609-7167 Victoria International Airport, Sidney 250-656-2541, 1-800-227-7368 Victoria 250-386-1213, f-250-381-1184 www.nationalvictoria.com

Ferries BC Ferries

Victoria 250-386-3431, f-250-388-7754, 1-888-BC FERRY customerservice@bcferries.com, www.bcferries.com

Helicopter services Helijet International

Enterprise Rent A Car

5911 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B5 604-273-4688, f-604-273-5301, 1-800-665-4354 charters@helijet.com, www.helijet.com

Downtown (550 Bute St) Vancouver 604-689-7377, f-604-688-5505, 1-800-736-8222

Train services Rocky Mountaineer Vacations

Richmond 604-303-1117, 1-866-799-7968 www.enterpriserentacar.ca

Victoria 250-475-6900, f-250-382-6900, 1-800-736-8222

Pacific Coach Lines

1150 Station St, Suite 210, Vancouver, V6A 4C7 604-692-2008, f-604-681-1515, 1-888-682-2008 groupsandcharters@pacificcoach.com, www.pacificcoach.com

369 Terminal Ave, Suite 101, Vancouver, V6A 4C4 604-606-7200, f-604-606-7201, 1-800-665-7245, 1-866-899-9679 groups@rockymountaineer.com, www.rockymountaineer.com

VIA Rail

1150 Station St, Vancouver, V6A 2C7 604-640-3700, f-604-640-3757, 1-888-VIA-RAIL info@viarail.ca, www.viarail.ca

Meetings glossary a•pron [ey-pruhn] n. 1 part of a stage in front of the curtain. au•di•o•vis•u•al [aw-dee-oh-vizh-oo-uhl] (also AV) adjective adj. 1 relating to equipment for hearing or sight. n. 2 technical support for an event or function such as televisions, DVD players or taped music. ban•quet cap•tain [bang-kwit kap-tuhn, -tin] n. 1 lead person, usually appointed by the venue, charged with overseeing food service at an event. bone•yard [bohn-yahrd] n. 1 area where empty crates or contractor materials are stored. break•out room [breyk-out room] n. 1 smaller room used when a larger group breaks into sub-groups. chev•ron set•ting [shev-ruhn set-ing] n. 1 design where the room is set with tables and/or chairs in a V.

cork•age charge [kawr-kij chahrj] (also corkage fee) n. 1 cost of bringing alcoholic beverages purchased elsewhere into a facility. con•cierge [kon-see-airzh; French kawNsyeRzh] n. 1 person at a venue or facility who can arrange for transportation, tours, tickets or restaurant reservations. cov•ers [kuhv-erz] n. 1 actual number of meals served. da•is [deyis, dahy-, deys] n. 1 raised platform in a hall or large meeting room, usually where guest speakers, honoured guests or expert panels are seated. dray•age [drey-ij] n. 1 transportation of show materials from shipping dock to booth for show setup and, later, back to the shipping dock for return shipment at the end of the show.

e•vent or•der [ih-vent awr-der] (also function sheet) n. 1 detailed document provided to a venue with instructions and a timeline for how the meeting or event will be run. fork buf•fet [fawrk buhf-it] n. 1 food served at an event that requires only a fork (no knife) to eat. hors d’oeu•vre [awr durv; French awR-dŒVRuh] (also canapé) n. 1 a small bit of appetizing food, often on a cracker or small piece of toast, for eating at gatherings where drinks are served with no other food or before/as the first course of a meal. Origin: 1705-15; < French: outside of the main course. key•note ad•dress [kee-noht uh-dres] (also keynote speech) n. 1 opening remarks or presentation at a meeting that sets the tone or theme of the event and motivates attendees.

lav•a•liere mi•cro•phone [lav-uh-leer mahy-kruh-fohn] n. 1 small microphone that is clipped onto clothing or hung around the neck to allow the speaker to move. Origin: 1960-65. mar•quee [mahr-kee] n. 1 large tent, usually without some or all sides, used during outdoor events. rid•er [rahy-der] n. 1 amendment to a contract. space rate [speys reyt] n. 1 cost per square foot of exhibit area. stan•chion [stan-shuhn] n. 1 post used to support signage or other elevated objects. tech•nol•o•gy but•ler [tek-nol-uh-jee buht-ler] n. 1 hotel staff member who assists guests with computer questions and problems. throw dis•tance [throh dis-tuhns] n. 1 projection distance; useful to know based on layout and size of the room.

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Provincewide venues & services

How to use Meeting Places’ region-by-region directories of venues and services Welcome to the meeting planners’ resource section of Meeting Places, including directories of all the resources you’ll need for planning meetings, conferences, conventions and trade shows throughout British Columbia.

Start by using the colour-coded map of British Columbia on page 39 to identify the region of your intended event. Then use the two main sections of the Meeting Places resource guide: “Meeting places at a glance,” which offers details of meeting venues in each region; and regional directories, which guide you to all the services you’ll need wherever you are holding your event.

Meeting places at a glance

Regional directories

Company index

If you’re looking for details of specific venues, start below. First check the B.C. map on page 39 to confirm what region your event is in, then browse the listings under that region.

Refer to the British Columbia map on page 39 for the page numbers of individual regional directories. The introductory pages will update you on the latest news: new conference or convention facilities that have come online in the past year or significant meeting-venue renovations. The directories that ensue list the services available in each of the region’s towns and cities.

If you already know the company you want for the job, simply turn to the company index at the back of the regional directories. You’ll find an alphabetized listing of every company, referring you to the page that includes a description of the company and contact information.

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains—53 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands—79 Thompson Okanagan—95 Kootenay Rockies—105 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast—109 Northern B.C.—113

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Abbotsford Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre/604‑853‑3111

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Ledgeview Golf & Country Club/604‑859‑8993

1

120

Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre/604‑870‑1050

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680

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Meeting places at a glance

Delta Peregrine Fishing Lodge/604‑940‑1872

2

34

Beach Grove Golf Club/604‑943‑1155

3

90

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Coast Tsawwassen Inn/604‑943‑8221

8

200

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Harrison Hot Springs Harrison Beach Hotel/866‑338‑1111

1

50

42

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Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa/604‑796‑2244

15

300

340

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34

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Tradex – Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre/604‑851‑4166

4 5,000

Brackendale Brackendale Art Gallery/604‑898‑3333

Hope Hope Golf Club/604‑869‑5881

2

125

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150

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Burnaby Accent Inns Burnaby/604‑473‑5000

Langley Cascades Casino Resort/604‑530‑1500

8

500

77

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4

80

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Days Inn & Suites Langley/604‑539‑0100

1

30

62

Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel/604‑297‑4565

3

100

Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre/ 604‑453‑0750

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley/ 604‑882‑2000

4 120 85 •

10 500 200 • • •

Langley Events Centre/604‑882‑8800

5

6,696

Holiday Inn Express Metrotown/604‑629‑5174

6

180

Sandman Hotel Langley/604‑455‑7263

1

40

Michael J Fox Theatre/604‑664‑8875

3

613

Scandinavian Community Centre/604‑294‑2777

2

224

Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Langley/ 604‑455‑7263

3 100 196 • • •

Madeira Park Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina/604‑883‑2456

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Chilliwack Best Western Rainbow Country Inn/604‑795‑3828

6

350

1

75

30

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Chilliwack Golf Club/604‑823‑6521

1

160

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Ruby Lake Resort/604‑883‑2269

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40

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Chilliwack Heritage Park/604‑824‑9927

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Coast Chilliwack Hotel/604‑792‑5552

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300

110

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Manning Park Manning Park Resort/250‑840‑8822

6

120

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Coquitlam Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre & Liquor Store/604‑931‑9011

Mission Eighteen Pastures/604‑462‑8622

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250

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250

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Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam/604‑936‑9399

New Westminster Massey Theatre/604‑517‑5900

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Metro Banquet Hall, The/604‑527‑1122

2

268

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North Vancouver Grouse Inn/604‑988‑7101

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Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver/604‑985‑3111

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175

162

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Lonsdale Quay Hotel/604‑986‑6111

4

180

70

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North Vancouver Hotel/604‑987‑4461

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Quilchena Golf & Country Club/604‑277‑1101

3

270

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Richmond Olympic Oval/778‑296‑1400

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3,400

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106

River Rock Casino Resort/604‑247‑8900

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950

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Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport/604‑278‑9611

10 180 438 • • •

Shearwater Resort & Marina/604‑270‑6204

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75

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Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel/604‑233‑3950

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Sharing Farm Society, The/604‑227‑6210

1

80

Travelodge Hotel Vancouver Airport/604‑278‑5155

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40

160

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Vancouver Airport Marriott/604‑276‑2112

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435

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Powell River Town Centre Hotel/604‑485‑3000

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300

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Richmond Accent Inns Vancouver Airport/604‑273‑3311

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40

206

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Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport/604‑893‑7373 5

500

188

Best Western Plus Abercorn Inn/604‑484‑2571

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240

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Roberts Creek Discovery Place Retreat/604‑885‑0405

22

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Cambie Community Centre/604‑233‑8399

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100

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Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre/604‑278‑5555

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Quest University Canada/604‑898‑8000

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400

Fairmont Vancouver Airport, The/604‑207‑5200

17

Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel/604‑214‑0888

Surrey Bell Performing Arts Centre/604‑507‑6355

4

1,052

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Best Western Peace Arch Inn/604‑541‑8100

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50

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Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition/604‑576‑9461

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Squamish CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre/604‑898‑9336 5

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Pitt Meadows Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club/604‑465‑9380

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Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport/ 604‑276‑1979

Pinnacle Hotel at The Pier/604‑986‑7437

Port Moody Old Mill Boathouse/604‑936‑1155

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Meeting places at a glance

Crystal at York Conference & Banquet Centre/ 604‑594‑4333

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Eaglequest Golf Coyote Creek/604‑597‑4653

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley-Surrey/ 604‑530‑6545

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Conferences & Accommodation at UBC/604‑822‑1060 200 600

Hazelmere Golf Course/604‑538‑1212

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200

Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition/604‑293‑2221

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Morgan Creek Golf Course/604‑542‑5327

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Delta Vancouver Suites/604‑899‑3080

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Northview Golf & Country Club/604‑576‑4653

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Don Francesco Ristorante/604‑685‑7770

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Doolin’s Irish Pub/604‑605‑4328

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Ramada Langley Surrey/604‑576‑8388

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Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel/604‑582‑9288

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Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden/ 604‑662‑3207

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Vancouver BC Place/604‑669‑2300

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Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre/ 604‑687‑0511

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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The/604‑443‑1817

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600

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Fairmont Pacific Rim/604‑695‑5300

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400

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Fairmont Waterfront, The/604‑691‑1991

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788

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Fish House in Stanley Park/604‑681‑7275

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80

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Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre/604‑669‑7070

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400

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550

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600

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24

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80

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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art/ 604‑682‑3455

1 160 •

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver/604‑689‑9333

12

700

372

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Bridges Restaurant/604‑687‑7351

3 150

Georgian Court Hotel/604‑682‑5555

3

90

180

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Best Western Plus Sands Hotel/604‑682‑1831

7

150

Goldcorp Centre for the Arts/778‑782‑5800

6

350

•

Cardero’s Restaurant/604‑669‑7666

3

40

•

Granville Island Hotel/604‑683‑7373

5

80

•

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa/604‑687‑0575

5

300

•

Heritage Hall/604‑879‑4816

1 150 •

120 240

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Vancouver Rowing Club Stanley Park

T

he Harbour Room, Trophy Lounge and Carver Room offer balcony and deck access with some of the most spectacular views in Vancouver.

A perfect location for seminars, business retreats, lunches, weddings, cocktail receptions, dances or gala dinners. This heritage building was opened in 1911 and still maintains its original character. Just minutes from downtown, and with three different rooms within one venue, the Vancouver Rowing Club can provide for all your groups needs.

Contact: tel 604-687-3400 fax 604-687-6812 visit our website www.vancouverrowingclub.ca e mail events@vancouverrowingclub.ca

Exclusive catering provided

by Emelle’s Catering 177 West 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L8 604-875-6551 info@emelles.com www.emelles.com

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Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown/ 604‑684‑2151

3 200 245 • • •

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre/604‑707‑1934

6

300

HR MacMillan Space Centre/604‑738‑7827

5

230

Hyatt Regency Vancouver/604‑639‑4845

30

1,650

Imperial, The/604‑868‑0494

2

372

L’Hermitage Hotel/778‑327‑4100 Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver/604‑687‑1122

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Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre/604‑681‑2211 6

200

302

•

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•

Science World at Telus World of Science/ 604‑443‑7475

12 400

•

Scotiabank Dance Centre/604‑606‑6400

8

200

•

•

Scotiabank Theatre/604‑630‑1015

10

400

•

•

Seasons in the Park/604‑874‑8008

3

120

•

1 12 60 • • •

SFU Harbour Centre/778‑782‑5000

30

310

•

7

200

SFU Segal Building/778‑782‑5800

17

350

•

Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue/778‑782‑5800

14

270

•

Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver/604‑661‑3334

6

120

119

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Museum of Vancouver/604‑736‑5302

2

200

•

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel/604‑331‑1000 35

1,350

733

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Opus Hotel Vancouver/604‑642‑6787

2

60

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South Hall Banquet & Wedding Palace/604‑323‑8273 3

750

•

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts/604‑734‑4488

2

60

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St Regis Hotel/604‑681‑1135

4

60

65

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Pacific National Exhibition/604‑253‑2311

8

15,000

•

Sutton Place Hotel, The/604‑682‑5511

16

300

561

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Pan Pacific Vancouver/604‑662‑8111

20

700

503

•

Sylvia Hotel, The/604‑681‑9321

1

40

120

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Park Inn & Suites by Radisson/604‑872‑8661

1

80

117

Teahouse Restaurant, The/604‑669‑3281

3

70

•

Terminal City Club/604‑488‑8640

11

300

•

UBC Robson Square/604‑827‑5444

25

240

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370

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197

96

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Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel/ 604‑689‑9211

20 720 442 • • •

Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown/ 604‑688‑1234

4 120 201 • •

Vancouver Alpen Club /604‑874‑3811

3

Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel/604‑689‑8033

5

150

275

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•

Vancouver Aquarium/604‑659‑3400

10 2,000

Rosewood Hotel Georgia/604‑682‑5566

8

350

156

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•

Vancouver Art Gallery/604‑662‑4714

7

250

•

•

Roxy Cabaret, The/604‑331‑7999

1

350

Vancouver Convention Centre/604‑647‑7345

72

33,000

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• A unique and beautiful venue for meetings and special events • Six studio spaces adaptable for a wide range of activities • Fully-equipped production and presentation studio • Outdoor rooftop patio • Central downtown location

677 Davie Street

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604 606 6400 studiorentals@thedancecentre.ca Take our virtual tour at www.thedancecentre.ca

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Meeting places at a glance

Vancouver Lookout/604‑689‑0421

2 220 •

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown/ 604‑684‑1128

Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

12 600 438 • • •

Black Creek Coastal Black Estate Winery/250‑337‑8325

1

350

Vancouver Rowing Club/604‑687‑3400

3

250

VanDusen Botanical Garden/604‑257‑8335

4

200

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Campbell River Best Western Plus Austrian Chalet/250‑923‑4231

2

80

60

•

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa/604‑608‑5309

2

100

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Coast Discovery Inn and Marina/250‑287‑9225

6

150

88

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83

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Westin Bayshore Vancouver, The/604‑682‑3377

40

1,750

511

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•

Maritime Heritage Centre/250‑286‑3161

Westin Grand Vancouver/604‑602‑1999

7

80

206

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•

Ocean Resort/250‑923‑4281

3

YWCA Hotel/604‑895‑5840

3 90 155 •

Whistler Aava Whistler Hotel/604‑932‑2522

Oyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre/ 250‑923‑7413

1 125 20 •

3

120

178

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Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler/800‑667‑3363

3

60

158

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Painter’s Lodge Holiday & Fishing Resort/ 800‑663‑7090

3 200 94 • • •

Delta Whistler Village Suites/604‑938‑6511

5

120

207

•

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Strathcona Park Lodge/250‑286‑3122

3

150

50

Fairmont Chateau Whistler/604‑938‑8000

24

1,300

550

•

•

•

Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa/800‑515‑4050

9

450

287

•

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•

Courtenay Anco Motel/250‑334‑2451

1

25

67

Nicklaus North Golf Course/800‑386‑9898

2

150

Nita Lake Lodge/604‑966‑5803

3 170 77 • • • •

Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre/250‑338‑2745

5 220 140 • • •

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre/604‑964‑0997

2

150

Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community/250‑703‑5050

8

Tantalus Resort Lodge/604‑932‑4146

2

80

64

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley/ 778‑225‑0010

2 52 91 • •

Westin Resort & Spa, The/604‑905‑5000

14

870

419

Whistler Conference Centre/604‑932‑3928

20

1,800

•

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa/250‑338‑1323

2

60

64

Whistler Golf Club/604‑932‑3280

1

120

•

•

Old House Village Hotel & Spa/250‑703‑0202

4

40

79

•

•

Whistler Village Inn & Suites/604‑938‑4691

1

50

•

•

Travelodge Courtenay/800‑795‑9486

1

25

91

•

•

Cowichan Bay Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre/250‑746‑4955

2

60

Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay/250‑715‑1000

3

200

56

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Duncan Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn/250‑748‑2722

6

150

42

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Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club/250‑746‑8993 2

175

•

Quamichan Inn, The/250‑746‑7028

4

100

5

•

Travelodge Duncan/250‑748‑4311

6

300

34

•

Gabriola Island Haven, The/877‑247‑9238

8 180 50 • •

Honeymoon Bay Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat/888‑749‑4252

3

80

Ladysmith Ricky’s All-Day Grill/250‑245‑7933

2

40

Nanaimo Beban Park Recreation Centre/250‑756‑5202

8

1,090

Best Western Northgate Hotel/250‑390‑2222

2

50

72

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Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel/250‑754‑6835

5

200

70

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•

Coast Bastion Inn/250‑753‑6601

10

300

179

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Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview/250‑754‑8171

3

80

79

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•

Grand Hotel Nanaimo/250‑758‑3000

5

160

70

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•

Inn on Long Lake/250‑758‑1144

3

45

62

Nanaimo Golf Club/250‑758‑2451

2

200

•

Painted Turtle Guesthouse/250‑753‑4432

1

20

•

Travelodge Nanaimo/250‑754‑6355

1 25 76 • •

Vancouver Island Conference Centre/250‑244‑4050

18

Parksville Parksville Community & Conference Centre/ 250‑248‑6234

4 550 •

Quality Resort Bayside/250‑248‑8333

6

200

59

Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort/877‑977‑8669

1

50

65

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre/250‑248‑2072

12 300 192 • • •

Travelodge Parksville/250‑248‑2232

2

17

20

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1,300

110

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82

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Pender Island Poets Cove Resort & Spa/250‑629‑2100

3

165

46

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Port Alberni Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel/250‑724‑7171

4

200

86

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25

8

Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre/250‑724‑6800 3 Hospitality Inn/250‑723‑8111 Port Hardy Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre/250‑902‑0336

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3 100 50 • • • •

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Hotel Grand Pacific/250‑380‑4453

12

260

304

Inn at Laurel Point/250‑386‑8721

10

250

200

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Magnolia Hotel & Spa/250‑381‑0999

3

50

64

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Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour/250‑480‑3800

6

200

236

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Oak Bay Beach Hotel/250‑598‑4556

4

100

100

•

Olympic View Golf Club/250‑474‑3673

4

350

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1

Oswego Hotel/250‑294‑7500

2

Quadra Island April Point Resort & Spa/800‑663‑7090

3

120

56

•

•

Sandman Hotel Victoria & Shark Club Bar & Grill/ 250‑386‑5888

4 200 100 • • • •

Gowlland Harbour Resort/250‑285‑3572

2

80

22

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Strathcona Hotel/250‑220‑8582

2

Seascape Waterfront Resort/250‑285‑3450

1

100

11

Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach Inn/250‑752‑6914

1 89 32 • • • •

•

University Centre Farquhar Auditorium/250‑721‑6561 1

250

80

72

1,050

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•

University of Victoria/250‑721‑8703

100 500 2,000 • • • •

Victoria Conference Centre/250‑361‑1019

20

1,500

1

150

•

Quathiaski Cove Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge/250‑285‑2042

2 120 35 • •

Victoria Golf Club/250‑598‑4321

Saanich Gordon Head Recreation Centre/250‑475‑7100

4

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites/ 250‑386‑2211

3 40 46 • • •

Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, The/ 250‑391‑5203

3 410 156 • • •

150

Salt Spring Island Harbour House Hotel Restaurant and Organic Farm/ 250‑537‑5571

2 160 38 • •

Hastings House Country House Hotel/800‑661‑9255

2

60

Sidney Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club/250‑656‑3136

2

200

Mary Winspear Centre/250‑656‑0275

8

850

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre/604‑665‑7511

1

175

•

Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa/250‑655‑9770

3

60

•

18

55

•

Thompson Okanagan

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Chase Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort/ 800‑663‑4303

5 341 70 • •

Kamloops Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre/ 250‑828‑6660

14 585 202 • •

Comfort Inn & Suites/250‑372‑0987

2

110

Eaglepoint Golf Resort/250‑573‑5675

2

75

•

50

•

89

•

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Sooke Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort/ 250‑642‑0805

6 500 121 • • •

Four Points by Sheraton/250‑374‑4144

1

Ocean Wilderness Inn/250‑646‑2116

2

Hotel 540/250‑372‑2281

6 250 149 • • •

Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant/ 250‑642‑3421

3 60 28 • •

Kamloops Golf & Country Club/250‑376‑8020

1

100

Tofino Clayoquot Wilderness Resort/888‑333‑5405

North Shore Community Centre/250‑376‑4777

5

180

1

40

20

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Pacific Inn & Suites/250‑372‑0952

1

150

39

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Long Beach Lodge Resort/250‑725‑2442

1

50

61

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Plaza Hotel, The/250‑377‑8075

5

160

67

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Ramada Kamloops/250‑374‑0358

2 175 88 • • •

Sagebrush Theatre/250‑372‑3216

2 700

24

7

•

•

Ucluelet Black Rock Oceanfront Resort/877‑762‑5011

5

140

133

•

•

Canadian Princess Resort/800‑663‑7090

1

74

46

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•

Long Beach Golf Course/250‑725‑8221

2

125

•

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve/250‑726‑3512

2

100

•

90

•

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30

98

•

•

•

•

Kelowna Accent Inns Kelowna/250‑862‑8888

2

40

102

•

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•

•

Accommodation at University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus/888‑318‑8666

50

300

700

•

Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites/ 250‑860‑1212

10 200 176 • • •

Big White Ski Resort/250‑491‑6150

2

Coast Capri Hotel/250‑860‑6060

13 400 185 • • • •

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre/250‑763‑4500

17 1,500 395 • • •

Harvest Golf Club/250‑862‑3103

2

Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre/250‑763‑0500

6 194 190 • •

Lake Okanagan Resort/250‑769‑3511

6

1

40

Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre/250‑475‑1948

2

220

Burnside Gorge Community Association/ 250‑388‑5251

5 120 •

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre & Cedar Hill Golf Course/250‑475‑7130

8 260

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Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites/800‑663‑5891

3

•

176

•

Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre/250‑374‑1999 3

Victoria Accent Inns Victoria/250‑475‑7500

70

78

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Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria/ 250‑382‑4400

6 250 152 • •

Craigdarroch Castle/250‑592‑5323

1 50

45

425

160

370

125

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Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa/ 250‑360‑2999

12 300 240 • • • •

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria/ 250‑388‑5111

Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas/ 250‑979‑4531

7 180 102 • • • •

13 438 180 • •

Royal Anne Hotel/250‑763‑2277

4

160

Fairmont Empress/250‑384‑8111

14 450 477 • • •

Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna/250‑980‑3153

4

350

•

GR Pearkes Recreation Centre/250‑475‑5465

5

450

•

Summerhill Pyramid Winery/250‑764‑8000

3

240

•

Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites/250‑385‑2405

13

350

•

Tower Ranch/250‑491‑8211

1

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Merritt Corbett Lake Lodge/250‑378‑4334

1

60

Naramata Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort/250‑496‑5765

1

2,530

Okanagan Falls See Ya Later Ranch Winery/250‑497‑8267

1

12

19

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Osoyoos Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn/250‑495‑4000

1

50

66

Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel/250‑495‑6525

1

25

60

Holiday Inn & Suites/250‑495‑7223

2

40

118

Osoyoos Golf & Country Club/250‑495‑3355

2

225

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Meeting places at a glance

Valemount Terracana Ranch /866‑968‑4304

2

Vernon Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre/250‑545‑3755

6 700 124 • • •

Kal Tire Place/250‑550‑3257

2

Predator Ridge Resort/888‑578‑6688

4 60 121 • • • •

Prestige Hotel Vernon/250‑558‑5991

60

20

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6

400

102

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Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel/250‑541‑2152 5

250

149

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Vernon Golf & Country Club/250‑542‑0151

2

120

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Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa/250‑495‑5445

3

350

226

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Village Green Hotel/250‑542‑3321

Walnut Beach Resort/250‑495‑8200

4

160

112

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Watermark Beach Resort/250‑495‑5500

3 200 153 • • • •

West Kelowna Cove Lakeside Resort/250‑707‑1830

7

150

100

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Penticton Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton/ 250‑493‑6616

Holiday Inn West Kelowna /250‑768‑8879

5

200

77

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God’s Mountain Estate/250‑490‑4800

2

20

Penticton Golf & Country Club/250‑492‑5626

2

150

14

11

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Penticton Trade & Convention Centre/250‑490‑2460

13

3,300

Ramada Penticton Hotel & Suites/250‑492‑8926

2

250

South Okanagan Events Centre/250‑490‑2460

1

6,500

125

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Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino/250‑493‑9772

203

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Kootenay Rockies Castlegar Castlegar & District Community Complex/ 250‑365‑3386

6 500 • •

Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar/250‑365‑8444

5

300

134

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Cranbrook Best Western Cranbrook Hotel/250‑417‑4002

1

40

94

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Cranbrook Golf Club/250‑426‑7812

2

160

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Days Inn Cranbrook/250‑426‑6683

3

300

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90

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Princeton RockRidge Canyon/250‑870‑9030

15 500 70

Quilchena Sagebrush Golf & Sporting Club/250‑378‑9555

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook/ 250‑489‑4301

2

Key City Theatre/250‑426‑7006

3

50

Mission Hills Golf Course/250‑489‑3009

1

30

Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook/ 250‑417‑0444

6 500 112 • • •

Western Financial Place/250‑489‑0261

2

140

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Creston Downtowner Motor Inn/250‑428‑2238

1

50

•

Fairmont Hot Springs Fairmont Hot Springs Resort/800‑663‑4979

7

Fernie Fernie Stanford Resort/250‑423‑5000 Island Lake Lodge/888‑422‑8754

24

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Salmon Arm Comfort Inn Salmon Arm/250‑832‑7711

4

90

114

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Podollan Inn /888‑668‑4180

2

65

71

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Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm/ 250‑833‑5800

6 500 120 • • •

Salmon Arm Golf Club/250‑832‑3667

2

Silver Star Mountain Silver Star Mountain Resort/250‑558‑6043

4

120 250

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Summerland Summerland Golf & Country Club/250‑494‑7745

1

Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa/ 250‑494‑8180

2 110 115 • • • •

130

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Sun Peaks Grand Sun Peaks Hotel and Conference Centre/ 250‑578‑6000

10 600 261 • •

Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge/250‑578‑7454

2

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THE SHAPE OF DVENTURE www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

THE SHAPE OF DVENTURE

www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com 1905 Ogden Avenue | Vanier Park | 604-257-8300

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Golden Copper Horse Lodge/250‑344‑7644

1

60

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Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa/ 250‑344‑7638

2 20 20 • •

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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort/866‑754‑5425

3

125

250

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Purcell Mountain Lodge/888‑767‑8989

3

20

11

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Winston Lodge & Spa/250‑344‑7272

1

110

11

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Malakwa Crazy Creek Resort/250‑836‑4097

1

100

Nelson Adventure Hotel/888‑722‑2258

2

150

42

Blaylock’s Mansion/250‑825‑2200

5

70

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• •

• •

Chetwynd Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd/250‑788‑4800

2

120

Dawson Creek Encana Events Centre/250‑795‑3334

5

800

Fort Nelson Woodlands Inn & Suites/250‑774‑6669

3

150

202

•

•

Fort St John Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort St John/250‑787‑0779

2

40

73

•

•

North Peace Cultural Centre/250‑785‑1992

3

175

•

Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre/250‑262‑3233

7

450

125

•

•

Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel/250‑787‑0521

5

300

125

•

•

•

Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John/250‑263‑6880

4

500

127

•

•

•

30

5

•

87

•

•

•

Hume Hotel/250‑352‑5331

4 150 43 • • •

Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson/250‑352‑7222

7

500

121

•

Revelstoke Coast Hillcrest Hotel/250‑837‑3322

3

150

75

•

Powder Springs Inn/250‑837‑5151

3 100 55 • • • •

Granisle Ookpik Wilderness Lodge/778‑373‑8793

1

Regent Hotel/250‑837‑2107

3 80 45 • • •

Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre/ 250‑837‑9351

Kitimat Kitimat Lodge/250‑632‑6677

1 25 18 •

5 600 • •

Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town/ 250‑837‑2109

Mackenzie Elks Lodge Mackenzie/250‑997‑3557

1

6,570

•

2 145 200 • •

Mackenzie Golf & Country Club/250‑997‑4004

1

100

•

Rossland Red Mountain Ski Resort/250‑362‑7384

3

Muncho Lake Northern Rockies Lodge/250‑776‑3481

3

100

•

Prince George Carmel Motor Inn Restaurant & Banquet Hall/ 250‑564‑6339

2 80 90 • • •

CN Centre/250‑561‑7777

3 6,000

Coast Inn of the North/250‑563‑0121

8

320

Columbus Community Centre/250‑964‑2744

2

250

Conference & Event Services University of Northern BC /250‑960‑5520

31

350

Esther’s Inn/250‑562‑4131

5 180 118 • •

Prince George Civic Centre/250‑561‑7639

11

2,000

Prince George Golf & Curling Club/250‑563‑0357

3

200

Prince George Native Friendship Centre/ 250‑564‑3568

4 150

Prince George Playhouse/250‑563‑8401

2

295

Ramada Prince George/250‑563‑0055

9

600

Prince Rupert Crest Hotel/250‑624‑6771

4 140 107 • • •

Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre/ 250‑624‑9060

3 330 94 • • • •

•

Inn on the Harbour/250‑624‑9107

1

15

•

Jim Ciccone Civic Centre/250‑624‑6707

7

2,500

Lester Centre of the Arts/250‑627‑8888

3

700

200

65

•

• •

•

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast 100 Mile House 100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre/250‑395‑5353

2

275

•

108 Mile Ranch 108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures/250‑791‑5211 2

75

42

•

•

Hills Health & Guest Ranch, The/800‑668‑2233

4

200

45

•

•

Anahim Lake Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort/800‑742‑9055

2

45

12

•

•

Bella Coola Tweedsmuir Park Lodge/877‑982‑2407

2

60

25

•

Big Creek Big Creek Lodge/250‑394‑4831

1

15

7

•

•

Clinton Big Bar Guest Ranch/250‑459‑2333

1

30

18

•

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa/604‑669‑3230

3

150

20

•

Horsefly Crooked Lake Resort/866‑614‑1690

1

30

25

•

Lillooet Canadas Best Value Inn/250‑256‑7511

1

60

36

Lillooet & District REC Centre/250‑256‑7527

3

400

•

•

•

•

•

45

157

•

200

200

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

• • •

49 •

•

•

• •

•

Nimpo Lake Dean on Nimpo, The/888‑646‑7655

1

15

8

•

•

Quesnel Best Western Plus Tower Inn/250‑992‑2201

North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre/ 250‑627‑5687

5 300

•

2

100

63

•

•

Prince Rupert Hotel/250‑624‑6711

3

•

Billy Barker Casino Hotel/250‑992‑5533

1

140

28

•

Magnuson Hotel Grace Inn/250‑992‑2187

1

15

43

Smithers Banner Mountainlodge/250‑846‑5655

1 80 15

Quality Inn & Suites/800‑663‑8090

2

40

83

Hudson Bay Lodge/250‑847‑4581

10

375

96

•

Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre/ 250‑992‑8200

Logpile Lodge/250‑847‑5152

2

30

7

•

5 225 •

Terrace Bear Country Inn/250‑635‑6302

1

24

54

•

•

Quesnel Seniors Centre/250‑992‑3991

3 450 • •

Best Western Terrace Inn/250‑635‑0083

8

250

68

•

•

Ramada Limited Quesnel/250‑992‑5575

1

20

46

•

•

Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club/250‑635‑2542

1

150

Sandman Hotel Quesnel/250‑747‑3511

1

100

106

•

•

Terrace Sportsplex/250‑615‑3000

5 2,000

•

Vanderhoof Elks Hall/250‑567‑0264

2 200 •

Nechako Lodge/250‑412‑2665

1

•

•

• •

Williams Lake Coast Fraser Inn Hotel/250‑398‑7055

2

50

79

•

•

Ramada Williams Lake/250‑392‑3321

4

225

57

•

•

75

20

88

20

•

•

•

•

•

•

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BiggestBiggest destination resorts in B.C. destination resorts in B.C. RANKED BY | Number of guest rooms in 2014 RANKED BY | Number of guest rooms in 2014

Rank '14

1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Resort

Top local executive(s)

Year founded

Peak-season room No. guest beds '14 No. guest rooms '14 rates

Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) 4325 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 P: 604-932-5535 F: 604-935-8109 www.whistler.ca Big White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 P: 250-491-6150 F: 250-491-6157 www.bigwhite.com Sun Peaks Resort 1280 Alpine Rd, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 P: 250-578-7222 F: 250-578-7223 www.sunpeaksresort.com Silver Star Mountain Resort PO Box 3002, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 P: 250-558-6043 F: 250-558-6090 www.skisilverstar.com Hudson Bay Mountain Resort PO Box 492, Smithers V0J 2N0 P: 250-847-2058 F: 250-847-5327 www.hudsonbaymountain.com Mount Washington Alpine Resort 1 Strathcona Pkwy, Mount Washington V9J 1L0 P: 250-338-1386 F: 250-338-5493 www.mountwashington.ca www.discovermountwashington.com Tourism Harrison Hot Springs 499 Hot Springs Rd, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 P: 604-796-5581 F: 604-796-0289 www.tourismharrison.com Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre 1310 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P3 P: 250-763-4500 F: 250-868-5605 www.deltagrandokanagan.com Kicking Horse Mountain Resort 1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden V0A 1H0 P: 866-754-5425 F: 250-439-5401 www.kickinghorseresort.com Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa 100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 P: 604-796-2244 F: 604-796-9374 www.harrisonresort.com

Dave Brownlie, president and CEO, Whistler Blackcomb, Nancy Wilhelm-Morden, Whistler mayor, Mike Furey, chief administrator

19751

NP

NP

15,8802

Michael Ballingall, senior vice-president

1963

NP

NP

2,250

Darcy Alexander, vice-president and general manager

1992

NP

7,000

2,000

NP

1957

NP

7,5003

1,5003

NP

19604

NP

NP

650

Don Sharpe, director of business operations and marketing

1979

NP

4,500

650

Ian Maw, board chair

2007

$89-$300

NP

620

Daniel Bibby, general manager

1992

NP

NP

395

Steve Paccagnan, president

2000

NP

1,500

3503

Ian Maw, director of sales and marketing

1926

$179-$329

561

340

Panorama Mountain Village5 2000 Panorama Dr, Panorama V0A 1T0 P: 250-341-3037 F: 250-341-4199 www.panoramaresort.com Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 P: 250-495-5445 F: 250-495-5447 www.spiritridge.ca Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 7M5 P: 250-493-9772 F: 250-493-0607 www.pentictonlakesideresort.com Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town 8903 Trans-Canada Hwy, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 P: 250-837-2109 F: 250-837-5220 www.3valley.com Bighorn Meadows Resort 10 Bighorn Blvd, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 P: 877-344-2323 F: 250-347-2311 www.bighornmeadows.com The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 P: 250-391-5203 F: 250-391-3792 www.westin.com/bearmountain Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 2K7 P: 250-541-2152 F: 250-275-1610 www.sparklinghill.com Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 P: 800-663-4979 F: 250-345-6616 www.fairmonthotsprings.com Black Rock Oceanfront Resort 596 Marine Dr , Ucluelet V0R 3A0 P: 250-726-4800 F: 250-726-2430 www.blackrockresort.com Lake Okanagan Resort 2751 Westside Rd, Kelowna V1Z 3T1 P: 250-769-3511 F: 250-769-6665 www.lakeokanagan.com

Steve Paccagnan, president and CEO

1962

$102-$823.11

592

327

Mike Campol, operations manager

2005

NP

NP

226

David Prystay, general manager

1982

NP

357

203

Ethel Bell, owner, Rene Bell Bourget, manager

1960

NP

NP

200

Julie St Amand, guest services manager

2000

NP

NP

190

Francis Parkinson, general manager

2004

$180-$350

239

156

Hans-Peter Mayr, CEO and general manager

2010

$390-$420

244

149

NP

1965

NP

NP

144

Adele Larkin, general manager

2009

$249-$609

137

133

NP

2010 (new ownership)

NP

NP

125

Sources: Interviews with firms that responded to requests for information and BIV research. This list includes destination resorts in non-urban areas with various recreational activities available. NP Not provided 1 - Year the resort municipality was incorporated 2 - Number of units zoned for tourist accommodation 3 - BIV estimate 4 - First rope tow built in 1960; resort purchased by Northern Resort Management in December 2010 5 - Purchased from Intrawest in February 2010

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BiggestBiggest convention/meeting venues in B.C. convention/meeting venues in B.C. RANKED BY | Total rentable square footage RANKED BY | Total rentable square footage

Rank Venue name '14

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 19 20

Year opened

Contact person

No. of meeting rooms

In-house catering

Maximum Maximum capacity theatre capacity classroom

Maximum capacity banquet hall

Largest room Meeting room by square rates '14 footage

Total sq. ft. available '14

Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0C3 P: 604-647-7345 F: 604-647-7232 www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

1987

Lynn Menzies, acting director of sales

72

Yes

33,000

13,866

12,910

220,500

$280-$2,700/ day

466,500

BC Place1 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 P: 604-669-2300 F: 604-661-3412 www.bcplace.com Conferences and Accommodation at UBC 5961 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 P: 604-822-1060 F: 604-822-1069 www.ubcconferences.com Pacific National Exhibition 2901 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 5J1 P: 604-253-2311 F: 604-251-7753 www.pne.ca Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack V2R 4A7 P: 604-824-9927 F: 604-824-9957 www.chilliwackheritagepark.com Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 P: 604-659-3400 F: 604-659-3584 www.vanaqua.org Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford V2T 6H5 P: 604-851-4166 F: 604-850-7699 www.fvtradex.com SFU Meeting Event and Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 P: 778-782-5800 F: 778-782-5818 www.sfu.ca/mecs Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 P: 604-682-3377 F: 604-691-6959 www.westinbayshore.com

1983

Cameron Kusch, manager, event sales and corporate partnerships

6

Yes

54,500

54,500

7,000

162,000

$1,000-$25,000 247,000

1974

Teresa Rempel, director of groups 200

Yes

5,000

535

1,000

18,000

$150-$25,000

200,000

1910

Susan Steffens, director, facility sales

8

Yes

15,000

2,500

2,500

94,000

Call for information

191,000

2001

Ana Macedo, manager

5

Yes

3,500

2,000

2,000

48,000

$800-$6,000

158,000

1956

Joanne Turner, marketing consultant

10

Yes

124

50

2,000

100,000

$1,000-$15,000 123,905

1991

Brad Styba, manager, events and business development

4

Yes

5,000

5,000

2,500

60,000

$200-$9,500

123,000

1993

Melissa Krezanski, sales manager 76

Yes

420

150

200

9,227

Varies

90,000

1961

Shane Bain, director of group sales 40

Yes

2,000

2,000

2,000

15,522

$250-$10,000

81,462

ScienceWorld at Telus World of Science2 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 P: 604-443-7475 F: 604-443-7430 www.scienceworld.ca Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 P: 250-361-1019 F: 250-361-1099 www.victoriaconference.com UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver V6Z 3B7 P: 604-827-5444 F: 604-822-0070 www.robsonsquare.ubc.ca Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 P: 250-490-2460 F: 250-490-2467 www.pentictonconventioncentre.com Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 P: 778-296-1400 F: 778-296-1429 www.richmondoval.ca CN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd Suite 100, Prince George V2N 6Z1 P: 250-561-7777 F: 250-561-7557 www.cncentre.ca Langley Events Centre 7888 200 St, Langley V2Y 3J4 P: 604-882-8800 F: 604-882-8877 www.langleyeventscentre.com Bell Performing Arts Centre 6250 144 St, Surrey V3X 1A1 P: 604-507-6355 F: 604-507-6351 www.bellperformingartscentre.com Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 P: 604-639-4845 F: 604-639-4749 www.vancouver.hyatt.com Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 P: 604-662-8111 F: 604-891-2861 www.panpacificvancouver.com Prince George Civic Centre 808 Civic Plaza, Prince George V2L 5T6 P: 250-561-7639 F: 250-561-7737 www.city.pg.bc.ca/civiccentre

1982

Julio Guzman, sales manager

12

No

400

30

1,400

10,000

$500-$14,450

74,547

1989

Evelyn O'Connor, senior account executive

20

Yes

1,500

816

1,100

25,000

$145-$6,490

73,000

2001

Michelle Penney, associate director

25

Yes

240

120

85

3,672

$125-$1,090

70,000

1964

Paul O'Beirn, director of sales

13

Yes

3,300

1,600

2,400

28,700

$85-$2,925

60,000

2008

Warren Purchase, program manager, event services

5

Yes

90

60

3,400

48,000

NP

58,000

1995

Glen Mikkelsen, entertainment and marketing manager

3

Yes

6,000

14

1,500

17,000

$75-$3,600

57,000

2009

Jared Harman, director, business 5 development, Jamie Rennie, director, facility operations Andrew Elliot, associate manager, 4 client and audience services

Yes

6,696

800

800

22,000

Varies

50,116

No

1,052

1,052

0

10,000

$1,700-$1,900

50,000

1973

Sam Lee, director of catering and convention services

30

Yes

1,650

850

1,360

13,940

$600-$20,000

50,000

1986

Corinne Cross, sales manager

20

Yes

700

400

600

6,808

$750-$7,800

42,000

1993

Myles Tycholis, manager, MaxPeter Breuning, sales manager

11

Yes

2,000

140

1,000

18,000

Starts at $62

40,805

Sources: Interviews with above venues and BIV research. NP Not provided 1 - Closed in 2010 to install new retractable roof. Reopened in late 2011 2 - Operated by Science World British Columbia

2002

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BiggestBiggest hotelshotels in Metro Vancouver/Whistler in Metro Vancouver/Whistler RANKED BY | Number of hotel rooms RANKED BY | Number of hotel rooms

Rank Hotel '14

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 P: 604-331-1000 F: 604-331-1001 www.sheratonvancouver.com Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 P: 604-639-4845 F: 604-639-4749 www.vancouver.hyatt.com The Sutton Place Hotel 845 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2K6 P: 604-682-5511 F: 604-682-5513 www.suttonplace.com The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2W6 P: 604-443-1817 F: 604-662-1907 www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B4 P: 604-938-8000 F: 604-938-2055 www.fairmont.com/whistler The Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 P: 604-682-3377 F: 604-691-6959 www.westinbayshore.com Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 P: 604-662-8111 F: 604-891-2861 www.panpacificvancouver.com The Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver V6C 3L5 P: 604-691-1991 F: 604-691-1999 www.fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 P: 604-689-9211 F: 604-691-2791 www.renaissancevancouver.com Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 2M9 P: 604-278-9611 F: 604-233-7733 www.sandmansignature.com The Westin Resort & Spa 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 P: 604-905-5000 F: 604-905-5589 www.westinwhistler.com Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport2 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 P: 604-276-1979 F: 604-276-1975 www.pacificgatewayhotel.com River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond V6X 3P8 P: 604-247-8900 F: 604-207-2641 www.riverrock.com The Fairmont Vancouver Airport 3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond V7B 0A6 P: 604-207-5200 F: 604-248-3219 www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 P: 604-233-3950 F: 604-244-3775 www.sheratonvancouverairport.com Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 P: 604-695-5300 F: 604-695-5301 www.fairmont.com/pacificrim Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2T4 P: 604-689-9333 F: 604-689-3466 www.fourseasons.com/vancouver Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre 1400 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 1B9 P: 604-687-0511 F: 604-687-7267 www.empirelandmarkhotel.com Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 P: 604-278-5555 F: 604-278-0255 www.executivehotels.net/airport Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 P: 604-681-2211 F: 604-681-8009 www.sandmanhotels.com

Sources: Interviews with above hotels and BIV research. 1 - Includes 164 rooms from La Grande Residence 2 Prior to November 1, 2014, operated as Delta Vancouver Airport

Partial list of amenities

Owner

Year opened/ hotel rating

No. of rooms '14

Vida health club and spa, business centre and Internet access

Wall Financial Corp

1994, 4.5 stars, 4 diamonds

733

Meeting and banquet rooms, restaurants, lounges, in-room dining, Regency Club, signature and executive Hyatt Equities LLC suites, wired and wireless Internet, outdoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, Stay Fit gym available 24 hours, spa in adjoining mall Twenty-four-hour room service, plush bathrobes in all rooms, evening turndown service (upon request), Northland Properties daily newspaper delivery, high-speed and wireless Internet access, CD/DVD players Corp

1973, 4 diamonds, 4.5 stars

644

1986, 4 stars, 4 diamonds

5611

Complimentary newspaper, complimentary coffee/tea, high-speed Internet, fitness centre, spa, terry robes, voice mail, on-demand movies

Ivanhoé Cambridge

1939, 4 diamonds

557

On-site Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course, Vida Spa, Health Club & Fitness Centre, Woodlands Rooftop Terrace and Rooftop Wedding Chapel

Oxford Properties Group

1989, 4 diamonds

550

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in every guestroom, Vida Spa, indoor and outdoor pool, fitness centre, Prince of Wales tour operator, spectacular waterfront location

Starwood Capital Group

1961, 4 stars, 4 diamonds

511

Pacific Club floors, high-speed Internet, 24-hour room service, CD player clock radios, Spa Utopia amenities, saltwater outdoor swimming pool

Ocean Pacific Hotels 1986, CAA/AAA 4 diamonds

503

Complimentary health club and outdoor pool, in-room coffee/tea and daily newspaper

Westmont Hospitality

1991, 4 stars, 4 diamonds

489

High-speed Internet access, 24-hour business centre, 24-hour health club, indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna

Pinnacle International

1975, 3 diamonds

442

Complimentary airport shuttle, upgraded beds and linens, LCD flat-screen TVs, MP3 alarm clocks, health club and fitness facilities, gift shop

Northland Properties 2007, 4 stars Corp

438

Fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, flat panel TV, soaker tub, Heavenly Beds, Avello Spa, fitness centre, pool and whirlpools, high-speed wireless Internet access throughout hotel, 24-7 business centre

Strata ownership

419

2000, 4 diamonds

Duvets, feather beds, in-room Wi-Fi, guest room windows open four inches, air-conditioning, outdoor pool, Van-Air Holdings Ltd 1973, 4 stars, 3 gym, business centre, on-site airline check-in, ABM (Preferred Hotel diamonds Group)

414

Casino, pool, fitness room, convention facilities, theatre

2005, 4 diamonds

396

Work desk with data port, high-speed Internet, 37 inch flat-screen LCD with 35 high-definition channels, two telephones, large soaker tubs, iron and ironing board, in-room coffee maker and kettle (complimentary coffee/tea) Starbucks, complimentary airport shuttle, Club Lounge, Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft, Richmond Inn Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, extensive fitness centre, outdoor pool and hot tub, gift shop, business centre Investments Ltd

1999, 4 diamonds

392

1973, 3 diamonds

390

Fitness centre, spa, outdoor pool, 15,000 sq. ft. meeting spaces, two restaurants, one lounge

299 Burrard LP

2010, 4 diamonds

377

Complimentary overnight shoeshine service, one-hour pressing and overnight valet service, complimentary morning coffee and refreshments, 24-hour in-room dining and concierge services, twicedaily housekeeping Mini-fridge, guest room balcony, in-room coffee, voice mail, sauna, fitness room, gift shop, hair salon, car rental, Shiatsu Massage Treament Centre, shopping discounts along Robson Street

Four Seasons Hotels 1976, 5 stars, 4 and Resorts diamonds

372

Asia Standard

357

Steakhouse, restaurant, Irish pub, meeting rooms, indoor pool and hot tub, rooftop garden, business centre, free Wi-Fi, fitness centre, extended-stay apartments

Executive Hotels and 1985, 4 stars Resorts

302

Indoor pool and hot tub, gated parking, fitness facilities, on-site restaurants, lounge, high-speed Internet Northland Properties 1976, 3 stars Corp

302

Great Canadian Gaming Corp.

(TSX:GC) Oxford Properties Group

1972, 3.5 stars

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BiggestBiggest casinos and bingo halls in B.C. casinos and bingo halls in B.C. RANKED BY | Total gaming revenue in 20131 RANKED BY | Total gaming revenue in 2013 Rank Gaming centre '14

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Year founded No. slots/ game tables/ bingo seats

Bingo revenue '13/'12

Table game revenue Slot machine '13/'12 revenue '13/'12

Total gaming revenue '13/'12

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2004

$0 $0

$206,770,000 $181,972,000

$136,462,000 $133,747,000

$343,232,000 $315,719,000

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd

2008

$0 $0

$71,930,000 $55,863,000

$111,534,000 $111,496,000

$183,464,000 $167,359,000

Paragon Gaming LLC

2005

$0 $0

$78,274,000 $54,047,000

$59,850,000 $62,244,000

$138,124,000 $116,291,000

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver2 2080 United Blvd, Coquitlam V3K 6W3 P: 604-523-6888 F: 604-523-6806 www.hardrockcasinovancouver.com Starlight Casino 350 Gifford St, New Westminster V3M 7A3 P: 604-777-2946 F: 604-777-3525 www.starlightcasino.ca Cascades Casino, Coast Hotel and Convention Centre 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley V3A 7N2 P: 604-530-2211 F: 604-539-4400 www.cascadescasino.ca View Royal Casino 1708 Island Hwy, Victoria V9B 1H8 P: 250-391-0311 F: 250-391-0310 www.viewroyalcasino.com Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino 17755 60th Ave, Surrey V3S 1V3 P: 604-576-9141 F: 604-576-9821 www.fraserdowns.com Treasure Cove Casino and Hotel 2003 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2N 7A3 P: 866-561-2421 F: 250-564-7079 www.treasurecovehotel.net Casino Nanaimo 620 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo V9R 5E2 P: 250-753-3033 F: 250-753-9433 www.casinonanaimo.com Chances Kelowna 1585 Springfield Rd, Kelowna V1Y 5V5 P: 250-860-9577 F: 250-860-1764 www.chanceskelowna.ca Lake City Casino Kelowna 1300 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P4 P: 250-860-9467 F: NP www.lakecitycasinos.com/kelowna Lake City Casino Vernon 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon V1T 9V2 P: 250-545-3505 F: NP www.lakecitycasinos.com/vernon Lake City Casino Kamloops 540 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B2 P: 250-372-3336 F: NP www.lakecitycasinos.com/kamloops Lake City Casino Penticton 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 7M5 P: 250-487-1280 F: NP www.lakecitycasinos.com/penticton

Great Canadian Casinos Inc

2001

$0 $0

$32,258,000 $36,129,000

$89,606,000 $103,132,000

$121,864,000 $139,261,000

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd

2007

$0 $0

$35,515,000 $35,599,000

$72,734,000 $72,291,000

$108,249,000 $107,890,000

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd

2005

$0 $0

$19,672,000 $18,006,000

$83,882,000 $88,019,000

$103,554,000 $106,025,000

Great Canadian Casinos Inc

2001

$0 $0

$8,179,000 $8,212,000

$62,256,000 $65,483,000

$70,435,000 $73,695,000

Orangeville Raceway Ltd

1973

$0 $0

$6,495,000 $7,403,000

$42,324,000 $45,325,000

$48,819,000 $52,728,000

Treasure Cove Casino Inc

NP

$0 $0

$4,120,000 $2,022,000

$43,373,000 $43,866,000

$47,493,000 $45,888,000

Great Canadian Casinos Inc

1997

$0 $0

$1,654,000 $3,371,000

$40,142,000 $39,869,000

$41,796,000 $43,240,000

Goldwing Investments (Saskatoon) Ltd

2002

$6,738,000 $7,120,000

$0 $0

$30,216,000 $29,488,000

$36,954,000 $36,608,000

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd

NP

$0 $0

$4,831,000 $4,929,000

$30,664,000 $31,687,000

$35,500,000 $36,616,000

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd

1992

$0 $0

$0 $0

$33,630,000 $34,849,000

$33,630,000 $34,849,000

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd

1992

$0 $0

$1,924,000 $1,802,000

$27,003,000 $29,199,000

$28,927,000 $31,001,000

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd

2000

$0 $0

$1,321,000 $1,351,000

$25,741,000 $26,242,000

$27,062,000 $27,593,000

Chances Chilliwack3 8180 Young Rd, Chilliwack V2R 4L8 P: 604-701-3800 F: NP www.chanceschilliwack.com Hastings Racecourse Casino PNE Gate 6, Vancouver V5K 3N8 P: 604-251-0440 F: 604-251-0446 www.hastingsracecourse.com

Chilliwack Gaming Ltd

1986

894 57 0 832 27 0 565 12 0 475 22 0 547 9 0 384 6 0 285 0 494 459 16 0 408 0 0 308 6 0 308 9 0 189 0 288

$5,665,000 $8,805,000

$0 $0

$21,142,000 $8,244,000

$26,807,000 $17,049,000

Hastings Entertainment Inc

1961

$0 $0

$0 $0

$19,726,000 $20,788,000

$19,726,000 $20,788,0004

Great Canadian Entertainment Centres Ltd

2013

596 0 0 182 0 200

$2,987,000

$0

$15,782,000 NP

$18,769,000 NP

243045 Alberta Ltd

2007

$407,000 $415,000

$0 $0

$16,386,000 $16,145,000

$16,793,000 $16,560,000

Enterprise Entertainment Ltd

NP

201 0 180 163 0 415

$3,891,000 $4,027,000

$0 $0

$12,381,000 $11,229,000

$16,272,000 $15,256,000

River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond V6X 3P8 P: 604-247-8900 F: 604-207-2641 www.riverrock.com Grand Villa Casino 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 P: 604-436-2211 F: 604-436-2130 www.grandvillacasino.com Edgewater Casino 750 Pacific Blvd Suite 311, Vancouver V6B 5E7 P: 604-687-3343 F: 604-687-4279 www.edgewatercasino.ca

Chances Maple Ridge5 22710 227 St, Maple Ridge V2X 2V6 P: 604-476-4500 F: NP www.chancesmapleridge.com Chances Fort St John 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 5T5 P: 250-262-2005 F: 250-262-2055 www.chances.ca/ locations/fort-st-john Chances Kamloops 1250 Halston Ave, Kamloops V2B 7L3 P: 250-554-1030 F: 250-554-2305 www.chanceskamloops.com

Sources: Interviews with above companies, the latest BC Lottery Corp (BCLC) annual report and BIV research. NP Not provided 1 - BCLC figures will differ from corporate reports due to several factors including different year-ends from casino operators and exclusion of non-gaming revenue 2 - Formerly Boulevard Casino 3 - Opened October 2012; previously operated as Chilliwack Bingo 4 - Does not include racetrack revenue generated in the year 5 - Opened October 23, 2013

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ancouver is the most livable city in North A merica, according to T he Economist, and conference visitors routinely fall prey to its jewel-like setting between purple mountain peaks and blue waters. However, it’s not the full story: within a short distance of the city, the area offers wilderness getaways and mountain hideaways that put groups in the bosom of that spectacular landscape.

With exhibition and breakout spaces ranging from 220,500 square feet to just 490 square feet, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the largest and most flexible event venues in the city. With 466,500 square feet set against soaring mountain scenery, the space is a memorable setting for the humblest of meetings.

Transit connections and the nearby seaplane terminal make the convention centre among the busiest venues in the city, but on the east side of downtown, BC Place remains a popular exhibition space.

Both venues benefit from 12,560 downtown hotel rooms to accommodate guests, including the newly opened 75room Hotel Blu on Robson Street. The property also offers reception space for up to 60 people, while renovations to

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the nearby Westin Grand Hotel has refreshed spaces such as its 80-person, 1,200-squarefoot Symphony Room.

All told, downtown hotels offer more than 410,000 square feet of space for accommodating corporate meetings, luncheons, weddings and other events.

Outside downtown, Queen Elizabeth Park, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Point Grey campus provide elegant surroundings for gatherings, whether professional or personal.

Similarly, venues such as the West Vancouver Yacht Club, Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver and Richmond’s River Rock Casino Resort offer waterfront venues with a different perspective. Richmond is also home to hidden gems that connect with the coast’s industrial past, including the UBC Boathouse, Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site and Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. All told, meeting space in Richmond totals more than 175,000 square feet.

Cypress, Grouse and Seymour are the holy trinity of Vancouver mountain getaways, with Grouse capable of hosting groups of up to 500 people at a sky-high chalet. The Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish is the newest corporate meeting place, 45 minutes from Vancouver above Howe Sound. Quest University Canada on the edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the Britannia Mine Museum at Britannia Beach are also popular venues.

North of Squamish is Whistler, and beyond that the secluded mountain village of Pemberton, both of which offer year-round adventure and upscale amenities on the edge of civilization.

Whistler alone offers 140,000 square feet of meeting space at venues including the Whistler Conference Centre Squamish-Lillooet Cultural Centre, and hotels operating under the

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Fairmont, Four Seasons and Westin banners. Roundhouse Lodge, 6,000 feet above sea level at the Whistler landing point of the Peak2Peak Gondola, offers spectacular vistas.

Fraser Valley conference facilities include Trinity Western University in Langley and the University of the Fraser Valley campuses in Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack, all within reach of off-site venues from berry farms to wineries.

Abbotsford’s Tradex regularly hosts trade shows adjacent to the Abbotsford International Airport, a convenient alternative to Vancouver International Airport.

At Cloverdale, the renovated Agriplex complex includes new flooring, LED lighting and upgrades to a venue that offers 20,000-plus square feet with more than 1,000 free parking spaces, all located on the Cloverdale Fair grounds.

The revamped Agriplex opens in November 2014.

Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa on Harrison Lake is a popular group retreat north of Chilliwack, while Manning Park Resort, at the far eastern edge of the region, offers an alpine setting for corporate retreats of up to 120 people.

A short ferry ride from Vancouver, the 45-room Cedars Inn in Gibsons can host groups of up to 90 people, while Rockwater Secret Cove Resort offers waterside yurts at Halfmoon Bay. Outfitters can arrange corporate fishing excursions, ideal for team-building and refreshment. 

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LOWER MAINLAND Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres BC Hotel Association 948 Howe St Suite 200, Vancouver V6Z 1N9 �������������� p604‑681‑7164 f604‑681‑7649 wwww.bchotelassociation.com International Special Events Society Vancouver Chapter 101 1001 Broadway W PO Box 166, Vancouver V6H 4E4 Shelley Johnson, CSEP ������������������p604‑875‑1775 epresident@isesvancouver.com wwww.isesvancouver.com Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter PO Box 2343 Stn Main, Vancouver V6B 3W5 ������������������������������������������������������������������� eadmin@mpibcchapter.com wwww.mpibcchapter.com Tourism Langley 7888 200 St Unit 2, Langley V1M 2R5 ������������� p604‑888‑1477 f604‑888‑1462 einfo@tourism-langley.ca wwww.tourism-langley.ca Tourism Vancouver - The Greater Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau 200 Burrard St Suite 210, Vancouver V6C 3L6 Dave Gazley ������� p604‑682‑2222 f604‑682‑1717 emeet@tourismvancouver.com wwww.tourismvancouver.com/meetings

Audiovisual Services Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 Mark Happeney �� p604‑877‑8558 f604‑879‑2993 emark@clarksav.com wwww.clarksav.com Exhibit Creative Design 225 8th Ave W Suite 102, Vancouver V5Y 1N3 Stephen Samchuck ������������������������p604‑899‑4074 estephen@exhibitcreative.com wwww.exhibitcreative.com Freeman Audio Visual 395 8th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1N7 Mike Dosch �������� p604‑255‑1151 f604‑255‑0225 emike.dosch@freemanco.com wwww.freemanav-ca.com FrischkornMEDIACO 4595 Tillicum St, Burnaby V5J 5K9 Kevin Leinbach ��� p604‑871‑1000 f604‑871‑1001 evancouver@mediaco.ca wwww.mediaco.ca Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke p604‑688‑7246 f604‑687‑5868 echarters@boatcruises.com wwww.boatcruises.com Explore business opportunities while enjoying superior cuisine prepared by our Executive Chef and fantastic panoramic views. Our vessels are perfect for product launches, conferences, client get-togethers or staff events.

Performance Visual Works Inc 62 4th Ave W Suite 104, Vancouver V5Y 1G3 Marc Chan ���������� p604‑877‑1010 f604‑877‑0373 emarc@performancevisualworks.com wwww.performancevisualworks.com Stagevision Inc 417 Industrial Ave, Vancouver V6A 2P3 Cameron Sandbeck ������������������������p604‑641‑1372 f604‑684‑8203 ecsandbeck@stagevision.com wwww.stagevision.com SW Audio Visual 6075 Irmin St, Burnaby V5J 5C5 Eric Doucet ��������� p604‑327‑5878 f604‑683‑3373 eedoucet@sw-online.com wwww.sw-online.com

Banquet Facilities Bridges Restaurant 1696 Duranleau St, Vancouver V6H 3S4 Susan Sharun ����� p604‑687‑7351 f604‑687‑0352 essharun@bridgesrestaurant.com wwww.bridgesrestaurant.com Canyon House Banquet Room 3590 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7R 4J1 Sami Syskakis ���� p604‑998‑3965 f604‑985‑7479 eevents@capbridge.com wwww.capbridge.com

Crystal at York Conference & Banquet Centre 12888 80 Ave Suite 210, Surrey V3W 3A8 ������������ p604‑594‑4333 f604‑543‑1650 einfo@crystalatyork.com wwww.crystalatyork.com Eaglequest Golf Coyote Creek 7778 152nd St, Surrey V3S 3M4 Janette Richardson ������������������������p604‑597‑4653 f604‑597‑7761 ejrichardson@eaglequestgolf.com wwww.eaglequestgolf.com

Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7V 4K9 Chelsea Carswell p604‑998‑4314 f604‑984‑7234 echelsea@grousemountain.com wwww.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisfies - only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jeff Leung ���������� p604‑882‑2000 f604‑882‑2008 einfo@hielangley.com wwww.hiexpress.com/langleybc Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa ���� p604‑639‑4845 f604‑639‑4749 emanuel.sousa@hyatt.com wwww.vancouver.hyatt.com Metro Banquet Hall, The 759 Carnarvon St, New Westminster V3M 1E6 ������������� p604‑527‑1122 f866‑718‑8180 ecare@themetrohall.com wwww.themetrohall.com Morgan Creek Golf Course 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey V3S 0J7 Karen Morgan ���� p604‑542‑5327 f604‑531‑4652 ebanquets@morgancreekgolf.com wwww.morgancreekgolf.com Moxie’s Classic Grill (at Sandman Vancouver City Centre) 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 Jessica Reddy ���� p604‑683‑0434 f604‑687‑2291 ewestgeorgiacatering@moxies.ca wwww.moxies.ca Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 2nd Ave W Suite 101, Vancouver V6H 3Y4 Giulia Vendramin p604‑734‑4488 f604‑734‑4408 egiulia@picachef.com wwww.picachef.com Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 1P7 �������������� p604‑682‑5566 f604‑673‑7076 ehotelgeorgia@rosewoodhotels.com wwww.rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia Scandinavian Community Centre 6540 Thomas St, Burnaby V5B 4P9 Leena Kelly ��������� p604‑294‑2777 f604‑294‑5932 einfo@scandinaviancentre.org wwww.scandinaviancentre.org Shangri-La Hotel 1128 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 0A8 Dominic Monet �� p604‑661‑3334 f604‑689‑1195 edominic.monet@shangri-la.com wwww.shangri-la.com/vancouver South Hall Banquet & Wedding Palace 8273 Ross St, Vancouver V5X 4W1 Rajan Kainth ������� p604‑323‑8273 f604‑321‑3223 esouthhall@telus.net wwww.southhall.ca Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Rd, Stanley Park, Vancouver Vivian Leung ������� p604‑602-3088 f604‑602-3099 eevents@stanleyparkpavilion.com wwww.stanleyparkpavilion.com Starlight Casino 350 Gifford St, New Westminster V3M 7A3 ������������ p604‑777‑2946 f604‑777‑3525 einfo@starlightcasino.ca wwww.starlightcasino.ca

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club 16651 Rannie Rd, Pitt Meadows V3Y 1Z1 Tim Fuchihara ����� p604‑465‑9380 f604‑465‑3727 etfuchihara@swaneset.com wwww.swaneset.com Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Andrea Miller ����� p604‑488‑8640 f604‑681‑9634 eamiller@tcclub.com wwww.tcclub.com Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Joanne Turner ���� p604‑659‑3400 f604‑659‑3584 ecateringandevents@vanaqua.org wwww.vanaqua.org Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 2H7 �������������� p604‑662‑4714 f604‑682‑1086 erentals@vanartgallery.bc.ca wwww.vanartgallery.bc.ca

Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Keith Jolly ���������� p604‑687‑3400 f604‑687‑6812 wwww.vancouverrowingclub.ca Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1V1 Joanna Tsaparas-Piche ������������������p604‑608‑5309 f604‑608‑5349 ejtsaparas@wedgewoodhotel.com wwww.wedgewoodhotel.com

Beverage Suppliers Chaberton Estate Winery 1064 216th St, Langley V2Z 1R3 Brian J Ensor ������ p604‑530‑1736 f604‑533‑9687 einfo@chabertonwinery.com wwww.chabertonwinery.com Legacy Liquor Store 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Tania Richards ��������������������������������p604‑331‑7900 etania@granvillevan.com wwww.legacyliquorstore.com Legacy Liquor Store is Vancouver’s premier destination liquor store which includes a stateof-the-art wine cellar. Legacy is the largest privately-owned liquor store in the province, home to thousands of products. Legacy has the largest craft beer, premium scotch & whiskey selection and is #1 in BC for VQA BC wines. We have thousands of unique and spec items not available anywhere else.

Legacy is the ideal venue for groups to host casual social gatherings all while learning about your favorite beverage of choice. We also cater to outside events so talk to our experts for assistance or make your purchases online. We deliver across BC.

Registration Agents Room Monitors Greeters Cashiers

Luxury Transport Inc PO Box 81162, Burnaby V5H 4K2 Mary Catherine Moseley ���������������p604‑522‑8484 einquiry@luxbus.com wwww.luxbus.com

Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd 875 Terminal Ave, Vancouver V6A 2M9 Cynthia Ruggles � p604‑801‑5515 f604‑801‑5557 ecynthia@vancouvertrolley.com wwww.vancouvertrolley.com VTC Charters offers reliable transportation options in 15-passenger vans, minibuses and highway charters that are ideal for conference groups, airport transfers and out-of-town transfers to Whistler, Victoria and beyond. Corporate and festival shuttles, dinner transfers and private scenic tours are more of our many options. The Vancouver Trolley Company offers sightseeing for groups in private replica San Fransisco style trolley charters with flexible and customized itineraries available with regionally specific live commentary; a truly extraordinary and fun way to experience Vancouver.

Car Rentals Avis Rent-A-Car 757 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1S2 Peter Pieniazek ��� p604‑606‑2868 f604‑606‑2877 wwww.avis.ca

Caterers A Catered Affair Hospitality Inc 422 Richards St Suite 170, Vancouver V6B-2Z4 ������������� p604‑681‑1198 f604‑681‑1189 einfo@acateredaffair.ca wwww.acateredaffair.ca Butler Did It Catering Co, The 340 2nd Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1C8 �������������� p604‑739‑3663 f604‑739‑3686 einfo@butlerdiditcatering.com wwww.butlerdiditcatering.com Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events 1545 3rd Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1J8 Debra Lykkemark ����������������������������p604‑875‑0123 einfo@culinarycapers.com wwww.culinarycapers.com

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Emelle’s Catering Ltd 177 7th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L8 Nicole Burke ������� p604‑875‑6551 f604‑875‑6556 einfo@emelles.com wwww.emelles.com Fiesta Creative Catering 2012 800 20th St, New Westminster V3M 4W6 Sarah Moore ������ p604‑524‑4321 f604‑524‑6222 esarah.fiestacreative@gmail.com wwww.fiestacreativecatering.com Lavish Liquid Catering Ltd 1438 Richards St Suite 3006, Vancouver V6Z 3B8 Jason Schlackl �������������������������������p778‑968‑0515 einfo@lavishliquid.com wwww.lavishliquid.com Lazy Gourmet, The 1605 5th Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1N5 �������������� p604‑734‑2507 f604‑734‑5877 ecatering@lazygourmet.ca wwww.lazygourmet.ca Out To Lunch Cuisine Inc 1175 Union St, Vancouver V6A 2C7 �������������� p604‑681‑7177 f604‑681‑4961 eotl@otlcatering.com wwww.otlcatering.com Peake of Catering 4501 Main St, Vancouver V5V 3R4 �������������� p604‑872‑8431 f604‑874‑7723 einfo@peakeofcatering.com wwww.peakeofcatering.com Sugar Catering Inc 8260 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5X 3A2 Mario Sorrentino p604‑325‑9411 f604‑325‑9121 esugarcatering@telus.net wwww.sugarcatering.com Take Five Cafe + Catering 1389 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2G1 �������������� p604‑697‑9000 f604‑697‑9100 einfo@takefivecafe.ca wwww.takefivecafe.ca Thyme to Indulge Bistro & Catering Ltd 2858 Main St, Vancouver V5T 3G2 Paula Toby ���������� p604‑877‑1760 f604‑877‑1530 eevents@thymetoindulgecatering.com wwww.thymetoindulgecatering.com

Truffles Fine Foods 5151 Oak St, Vancouver V6M 4H1 �����������������������������������������p604‑505‑4961 einfo@trufflesfinefoods.com wwww.trufflesfinefoods.com

Computer Equipment/Services/ Office Products/Sales and Rentals ATP Engineering Inc 20800 Westminster Hwy Suite 1103, Richmond V6V 2W3 Chris Duncombe � p604‑214‑9657 f855‑510‑3631 ecduncombe@atpeng.com wwww.atpeng.com

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants BC Event Management 198 Sea Ave N, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger ��������������������������������p604‑696‑1234 esales@bceventmanagement.com wwww.bceventmanagement.com CONEXSYS Event Registration 3989 Henning Dr Suite 105, Burnaby V5C 6P8 Mike Carruthers �����������������������������p604‑488‑1435 einfo@conexsys.com wwww.conexsys.com CongressWorld Conferences Inc 445 Mountain Hwy Suite 220, North Vancouver V7J 2L1 ��������������� p604‑988‑0450 f604‑929‑0871 einfo@congressworld.ca wwww.congressworld.ca CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers ��� p604‑244‑1740 f604‑244‑1731 einfo@ctmexhibits.com wwww.ctmexhibits.com Darcel Moro Independent Meeting & Event Manager 10 Flavelle Dr, Port Moody V3H 4L4 Darcel Moro �����������������������������������p604‑808‑9624 edarcelmoro@gmail.com Dynamic Meeting Solutions Inc 1010 Richards St Suite 1604, Vancouver V6B 1G2 Carrie Dick ��������������������������������������p604‑677‑3256 ecarrie@dynamicmeetingsolutions.ca wwww.dynamicmeetingsolutions.ca EventCorp Services Inc 1550 Hartley Ave Suite 103, Coquitlam V3K 7A1 Ken Munro ��������� p604‑522‑7220 f604‑522‑7270 einfo@eventcorpservices.com wwww.eventcorpservices.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains MCI Group Canada Inc 1444 Alberni St Suite 200, Vancouver V6G 2Z4 Natasha Hilliard � p604‑661‑4959 f604‑685‑3521 enatasha.hilliard@mci-group.ca wwww.mci-group.com MCI Canada is an independent, global association, communications and event management company.

Our combined expertise enables us to offer strategy, creativity and execution in the field of association management (AMC), Congress and Exhibition (PCO), live communication, meetings, events and incentives and performance improvement programs. For over 20 years, MCI has been committed to creating inspiring meetings and events that support your business objectives.

Meetingmax Planning Inc 1290 Homer St Suite 101, Vancouver V6B 2Y5 Kelly Mackay ������ p604‑899‑1069 f866‑222‑7938 esales@meetingmax.cc wwww.meetingmax.cc

Pace Group Communications Inc 55 Water St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 1A1 Jordan Humphries ��������������������������p604‑689‑1889 f604‑689‑1808 ejhumphries@pacegroup.com wwww.pacegroup.com Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis ������� p604‑984‑6439 f604‑984‑6434 esarah@seatoskymeetings.com wwww.seatoskymeetings.com An award-winning company providing quality conference, event and association management services on time and withing budget.

Venue West Conference Services Ltd 1168 Hamilton St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 2S2 Sue Daugulis ������ p604‑681‑5226 f604‑681‑2503 esdaugulis@venuewest.com wwww.venuewest.com Vero Consulting 5389 Wellburn Dr, Delta V4K 2H8 Ann-Michele Ewert, CMP ��������������p604‑940‑9602 f604‑940‑9620 eamewert@aol.com

Customs Brokerage/Shipping Nasco Staffing Solutions 343 Railway St Suite 400, Vancouver V6A 1A4 Alex Bickers ������� p604‑683‑2512 f604‑681‑1292 esales@nasco.ca wwww.nasco.ca Nasco Staffing Solutions is Canada’s largest event staffing solution, offering qualified conference, event, promotional and service staff. Call us today at 604-683-2512.

New Rave Productions Inc 4252 Madeley Rd, North Vancouver V7N 4C9 Jeannette Savard ���������������������������p604‑983‑2794 f604‑983‑2795 ejsavardnrp@telus.net wwww.thewellnessshow.com

North American Logistics Services, Inc. (NALSI) 1112 Pender St W Suite 605, Vancouver V6E 2S1 Remy Perrot �������� p778‑328‑2841 f778‑328‑2845 erperrot@nalsi.com wwww.nalsi.com

Decor and Design Services BLD Décor & Scenery 7570 Conrad St, Burnaby V5A 2H7 Aubin McIlwrath p604‑437‑7677 f604‑437‑7677 eaubin@blddecorscenery.com wwww.blddecorscenery.com

Can Am Importique 3188 Thunderbird Cres, Burnaby V5A 3G4 Paul Pincott �������� p604‑420‑3431 f604‑420‑3481 einfo@canamimportique.com wwww.moviesetdecor.com debut Event Design Inc 2827 5th Ave W, Vancouver V6K 1T7 Maurizio Peta ���������������������������������p604‑733‑1812 einfo@debuteventdesign.ca wwww.debuteventdesign.ca Greenscape Design & Décor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel, CSEP ���������������������p604‑437‑1729 f604‑437‑7775 esales@greenscapedecor.com wwww.greenscapedecor.com Imagine That Events 11121 Horseshoe Way Unit 208, Richmond V7A 5G7 Laura Takasaki ��������������������������������p604‑329‑0754 einfo@imaginethatevents.ca wwww.imaginethatevents.ca You imagine it - we plan it! For clients with a budget, consulting an event company is the way to go. We decorate, design and plan! Themed events, Christmas parties & more. “Anything is possible if you dare to imagine.”

Loungeworks Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 �������������� p604‑687‑2774 f604‑687‑4746 eemily@loungeworks.ca wwww.loungeworks.ca PartyArt Design 1545 3rd Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1J8 ��������������� p604‑875‑0122 f604‑875‑8861 edavid@partyartbc.com wwww.partyartbc.com Red Rocket Creative Strategies 55 Water St Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1A1 Perry Boeker ������� p604‑688‑4321 f604‑688‑2312 einfo@redrocketcreative.com wwww.redrocketcreative.com

reFresh Events 2225 Triumph St Suite 402, Vancouver V5L 1L2 Andy Boniface ��������������������������������p604‑251‑5774 eandy@refreshevents.ca wwww.refreshevents.ca Robert J Scott Productions 4035 Ripple Rd, West Vancouver V7V 3L1 Robert J Scott ���� p604‑926‑8731 f604‑926‑5731 erob@robscottprod.com wwww.robscottprod.com

Destination Management/ Marketing Aboriginal Travel Services (ATS) 1303 Homer St, Vancouver V6B 5M9 Scott Roberts ����� p604‑678‑4890 f604‑687‑8828 eagent@aboriginaltravelservices.com wwww.aboriginaltravelservices.com

Display Designers & Builders Bond Industries 19050 25th Ave Suite 105, Surrey V3S 3V2 Don Bremner ������ p604‑541‑2663 f866‑294‑8361 einfo@bondindustries.ca wwww.bondindustries.ca Creative Display Ltd 4238 Lozells Ave Suite 104, Burnaby V5A 0C4 �������������� p604‑421‑1321 f604‑421‑5321 ecreativedisplay@telus.net wwww.creativedisplay.ca Creatix Studios 1238 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 2M4 David J Rowland ����������������������������p604‑857‑1212 edavid@creatixstudios.com wwww.creatixstudios.com CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers ��� p604‑244‑1740 f604‑244‑1731 einfo@ctmexhibits.com wwww.ctmexhibits.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Exhibit Creative Design 225 8th Ave W Suite 102, Vancouver V5Y 1N3 Stephen Samchuck ������������������������p604‑899‑4074 estephen@exhibitcreative.com wwww.exhibitcreative.com Exhibitree Display Services Inc 7858 Hoskins St Unit 110, Delta V4G 1M4 Sales & Service �� p604‑940‑8110 f604‑940‑8190 esales@exhibitreedisplay.ca wwww.exhibitreedisplay.ca Skyline Exhibit Design Ltd 1538 Cliveden Ave Suite 208, Delta V3M 6J8 Alex Litynsky ������ p604‑515‑9822 f604‑515‑9892 ealex@skylinebc.ca wwww.skylinebc.ca

Employment Agencies/Event Staffing

Famous Players Band 3381 Cambie St Suite 545, Vancouver V5Z 4R3 Kelly A Becker ���� p604‑725‑1272 f604‑915‑9302 einfo@famousplayersband.com wwww.famousplayersband.com Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Décor Rentals 6711 Woodwards Rd, Richmond V7E 1H2 Wolfgang Christl p604‑277‑4300 f604‑275‑4342 eoktoberfest-bc@shaw.ca Turner Music & Events 207 Hastings St W Suite 1104, Vancouver V6B 1H7 Jeff Turner ���������� p604‑662‑4144 f604‑662‑4116 ejeff@turnermusic.com wwww.turnermusic.com Vancouver TheatreSports League 1502 Duranleau St, Vancouver V6H 3S4 L Curtis Wong ����� p604‑738‑7013 f604‑738‑8013 emarketing@vtsl.com wwww.vtsl.com

Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson ����������������������������������p778‑783‑0689 eresults@jumpstartcorp.com wwww.jumpstartcorp.com Whitewater Communications 245 Fell Ave Suite 105, North Vancouver V7P 2K1 Joseph Mior ������� p604‑983‑4262 f604‑983‑4263 emior@wwater.com wwww.wwater.com

Event Marketing

Equipment and Supply Rentals

BBW International Inc 999 Canada Pl Suite 404, Vancouver V6C 3E2 Lois Jackalin ������ p604‑984‑0352 f604‑608‑3510 evancouver@bbwinternational.com wwww.bbwinternational.com Specializing in event staffing. Experiential marketing brand ambassadors. Box office management, registration, cashiers and booth hostesses.

Nasco Staffing Solutions 343 Railway St Suite 400, Vancouver V6A 1A4 Alex Bickers ������� p604‑683‑2512 f604‑681‑1292 esales@nasco.ca wwww.nasco.ca Nasco Staffing Solutions is Canada’s largest event staffing solution, offering qualified conference, event, promotional and service staff. Call us today at 604-683-2512.

Entertainment Services BC Event Management 198 Sea Ave N, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger ��������������������������������p604‑696‑1234 esales@bceventmanagement.com wwww.bceventmanagement.com Celebration Fireworks Vancouver Neil Sedman ����������������p778‑241‑1922 f604‑590‑2702 ensedman@shaw.ca wwww.celebrationfireworks.ca Indoor & outdoor fireworks! Weddings, fashion shows, trade shows, parades, receptions, concerts and much much more!

Nonis Electrical Services Inc 255 Newport Dr Suite 304, Port Moody V3H 5H1 Mark/Kimberly Nonis ���������������������p604‑469‑2726 f604‑469‑2716 enesinc@shaw.ca wwww.nesinc.bc.ca Providing premium technical support to the event industry for power and lighting services for trade/ consumer shows, special events - large, small, indoors, outdoors - we do it all!

Pedersen’s Party Rentals 570 East Kent Ave S, Vancouver V5X 4V6 �������������� p604‑324‑7368 f604‑324‑6667 esales.vancouver@pedersens.com wwww.pedersens.com

Event Insurance Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc 1111 W Georgia St Suite 1600, Vancouver V6E 4G2 Bud Lishanko ������ p604‑682‑4211 f604‑682‑3520 wwww.jltcanada.com Wylie-Crump Limited Vancouver ��������� p604‑687‑8888 f604‑687‑8858 enolan@wyliecrump.com wwww.wyliecrump.com

Event Marketing Bright Ideas PartyHats PO Box 34006 Stn D, Vancouver V6J 4M1 Sharon Bonner ��� p604‑303‑7707 f604‑303‑7317 esharon@brightideasevents.com wwww.brightideasevents.com FACTORIE Experiences Inc. 991 Hornby St Suite 190, Vancouver V6Z 1V3 Paul Schellenberg ��������������������������p778‑707‑2681 einfo@factorieexperiences.com wwww.factorieexperiences.com

PNH Solutions 5225 Creekbank Rd, Mississauga L4W 1R3 Francois Hudon ������������������������������p514‑683‑3279 einfo@pnh.ca wwww.pnh.ca PNH SOLUTIONS: Canadian leader in event marketing and trade show exhibit products - fast turnaround - knowledgeable professionals at your service.

Event Planners BC Event Management 198 Sea Ave N, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger ��������������������������������p604‑696‑1234 esales@bceventmanagement.com wwww.bceventmanagement.com Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd PO Box 34006 Stn D, Vancouver V6J 4M1 Sharon Bonner ��� p604‑303‑7707 f604‑303‑7317 esharon@brightideasevents.com wwww.brightideasevents.com Cantrav Services Inc 68 2nd Ave W Suite 200, Vancouver V5T 1B1 �������������� p604‑708‑2500 f604‑879‑0949 einfo@cantrav.com wwww.cantrav.com Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson ����������������������������������p778‑783‑0689 eresults@dominioncorp.com wwww.dominioncorp.com Heather Baker Events 1160 Hilary Pl, North Vancouver V7J 3N6 Heather Baker ���� p778‑834‑2046 f604‑990‑9233 ehb@heatherbakerevents.com wwww.heatherbakerevents.com Lea Carpenter & Associates 1298 Mt Crown Rd, North Vancouver V7R 1S1 Lea Carpenter ���������������������������������p604‑878‑1045 elea.carpenter@uniserve.com

Nasco Staffing Solutions 343 Railway St Suite 400, Vancouver V6A 1A4 Alex Bickers ������� p604‑683‑2512 f604‑681‑1292 esales@nasco.ca wwww.nasco.ca Nasco Staffing Solutions is Canada’s largest event staffing solution, offering qualified conference, event, promotional and service staff. Call us today at 604-683-2512.

Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd 2850 Shaughnessy St Suite 2300, Port Coquitlam V3C 6K5 Brett Brown �������� p604‑468‑2911 f604‑468‑2922 ebrett@noteable.net wwww.noteable.net Rare Affairs Meeting & Event Planning Services 5053 214A St, Langley V3A 8K9 Sherryl Parsons �� p604‑530‑9751 f604‑530‑9762 einfo@rareaffairs.ca wwww.rareaffairs.ca Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis ������� p604‑984‑6439 f604‑984‑6434 esarah@seatoskymeetings.com wwww.seatoskymeetings.com Map  Compass  Navigation

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Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd 560 Cardero St Suite 403, Vancouver V6G 3E9 Jackie Slavenova ���������������������������p604‑671‑2931 einfo@uoa.ca wwww.uoa.ca Unique team experiences that awake your team spirit and rejuvenate the mind, body & soul through the passion of adventure.

Event Registration ePly - Online Event Registration 145 15th St E Suite 224, North Vancouver V7L 2P7 Jim Romanik ������ p604‑484‑0585 f604‑676‑2470 esales@eply.com wwww.eply.com Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis ������� p604‑984‑6439 f604‑984‑6434 esarah@seatoskymeetings.com wwww.seatoskymeetings.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Floral Design and Plants Adele-Rae Florist Ltd 4714 Hastings St, Burnaby V5C 2K7 Kathy Hanson ���������������������������������p604‑299‑0585 wwww.adeleraeflorist.com Divine Vines 1066 Mainland St, Vancouver V6B 2T4 Marie Oyama ���������������������������������p604‑696‑0211 einfo@divinevines.ca wwww.divinevines.ca Greenscape Design & Décor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel, CSEP ���������������������p604‑437‑1729 f604‑437‑7775 esales@greenscapedecor.com wwww.greenscapedecor.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Beach Grove Golf Club 5946 12th Ave, Delta V4L 1C7 Richard J Creally p604‑943‑1155 f604‑943‑6619 egm@beachgrovegolf.com wwww.beachgrovegolf.com Belmont Golf Course 22555 Telegraph Trail, Langley V1M 3S4 Mark Forrest ������� p604‑888‑9898 f604‑888‑9696 emforrest@belmontgolf.com wwww.wcgg.ca Hazelmere Golf Course 18150 8th Ave, Surrey V3S 9R9 Frank Fourchalk �� p604‑538‑1212 f604‑538‑6316 effourchalk@hazelmere.com wwww.wcgg.ca

Morgan Creek Golf Course 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey V3S 0J7 Karen Morgan ���� p604‑542‑5327 f604‑531‑4652 ebanquets@morgancreekgolf.com wwww.morgancreekgolf.com Morgan Creek Golf Course is located in sunny South Surrey just 20 minutes from Vancouver. The clubhouse has tastefully decorated function rooms, access to outdoor seating and views of the golf course and manicured gardens. Choose from a variety of pre-set menus or work with our catering team to customize a menu to suit your tastes. Open to the public year round, Morgan Creek is the perfect venue for corporate events and golf tournaments.

Northview Golf & Country Club 6857 168th St, Surrey V3S 3T6 �������������� p604‑576‑4653 f604‑574‑1242 esales@northviewgolf.com wwww.northviewgolf.com Quilchena Golf & Country Club 3551 Granville Ave, Richmond V7C 1C8 �������������� p604‑277‑1101 f604‑277‑1168 ekleclercq@qgolfclub.ca wwww.qgolfclub.ca

Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Burnaby 3777 Henning Dr, Burnaby V5C 6N5 Anna Scholar ������ p604‑473‑5000 f604‑473‑5095 ecatering@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com Accent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 3L8 Christopher Browne �����������������������p604‑273‑3311 f604‑273‑9522 ecbrowne@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com Best Western PLUS Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond V6X 1S1 �������������� p604‑484‑2571 f604‑270‑0001 ecatering@abercorn-inn.com wwww.abercorn-inn.com

BEST WESTERN PLUS Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre 1100 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 2B6 Sunita Gelhan ���� p604‑669‑7070 f604‑669‑4928 esgelhan@chateaugranville.com wwww.chateaugranville.com Seven beautifully appointed function rooms for all your event needs ranging from intimate sales presentations to romantic affairs up to 200 people.

State of the art audiovisual equipment, natural daylight and creative new menus sourcing local products with professional staff to serve you.

Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre & Liquor Store 319 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V8 �������������� p604‑931‑9011 f604‑931‑7298 einfo@bestwesterncoquitlam.com wwww.bestwesterncoquitlam.com Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver 718 Drake St, Vancouver V6Z 2W6 Lynnette Peter ���� p604‑633‑4342 f604‑669‑9866 elynnette@bestwesterndowntown.com wwww.bestwesterndowntown.com Best Western Plus Sands Hotel 1755 Davie St, Vancouver V6G 1W5 ������������ p604‑682‑1831 f604‑682‑3546 esands@bwsands.com wwww.bestwesternsandshotelvancouver.com Carmana Plaza 1128 Alberni St, Vancouver V6E 4R6 Bennet Mak �������� p604‑683‑1399 f604‑683‑1391 esales@carmanaplaza.com wwww.carmanaplaza.com Century Plaza Hotel & Spa 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 1Y5 Sergio Cocchia ��� p604‑687‑0575 f604‑682‑5790 escocchia@century-plaza.com wwww.century-plaza.com Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1180 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 �������������� p604‑697‑0202 f604‑697‑0123 evancoastsales@coasthotels.com wwww.coastcoalharbourhotel.com Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 1763 Comox St, Vancouver V6G 1P6 �������������� p604‑688‑7711 f604‑688‑5934 eplazasuiteinfo@coasthotels.com wwww.coasthotels.com Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56th St, Delta V4L 2B2 Kristin Bishop ���������������������������������p604‑943‑8221 esales@tsawwasseninn.com wwww.tsawwasseninn.com Comfort Inn Downtown 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Neil Deshmukh ��� p604‑605‑4341 f604‑605‑4334 eneil@comfortinndowntown.com wwww.comfortinndowntown.com Situated in the heart of downtown amongst an array of exciting entertainment and attractions, the Comfort Inn Downtown is a boutique hotel where you can expect a personalized level of service and an abundance of amenities at hand.

Our access to boardrooms and affiliate food & entertainment venues let us help you craft the perfect setting for any meeting or event.

Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5959 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 Teresa Rempel ���� p604‑822‑1060 f604‑822‑1069 econferences@housing.ubc.ca wwww.ubcconferences.com May - August, over 85,000 sq ft of versatile meeting & exhibit space. More than 3,000 guestrooms from hotel suites to shared apartments & dorm rooms for conferences.

Wireless campus.

Days Inn & Suites Langley 20250 Logan Ave, Langley V3A 4L6 �������������� p604‑539‑0100 f604‑539‑1069 einfo@daysinnlangley.com wwww.daysinnlangley.com Days Inn Vancouver Metro 2075 Kingsway, Vancouver V5N 2T2 Sean Barrington � p604‑876‑5531 f604‑872‑2676 einfo@daysinnvancouvermetro.com wwww.daysinnvancouvermetro.com Delta Vancouver Suites 550 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 1L6 Joanne Perschbacher ���������������������p604‑899‑3080 f604‑899‑3029 edvs.sales@deltahotels.com wwww.deltahotels.com Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre 1400 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 1B9 �������������� p604‑687‑0511 f604‑687‑7267 eschan@empirelandmarkhotel.com wwww.empirelandmarkhotel.com Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 �������������� p604‑278‑5555 f604‑278‑0255 egm.richmond@executivehotels.net wwww.executivehotels.net/airport Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam 405 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V9 �������������� p604‑936‑9399 f604‑937‑4577 epasha@executivehotels.net wwww.executivehotels.net/coquitlam Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The 900 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2W6 Chris Stampe ������ p604‑443‑1817 f604‑662‑1907 echris.stampe@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 �������������� p604‑695‑5300 f604‑695‑5301 epacificrim@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/pacificrim Fairmont Vancouver Airport, The 3111 Grant McConachie Way Vancouver International Airport, Richmond V7B 0A6 Lesliann Kuhn ����� p604‑207‑5200 f604‑248‑3219 elesliann.kuhn@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/vancouverairport Fairmont Waterfront, The 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver V6C 3L5 Indu Brar ������������� p604‑691‑1991 f604‑691‑1999 ethewaterfronthotel@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 8368 Alexandra Rd, Richmond V6X 4A6 Elaine Kam ��������� p604‑214‑0888 f604‑214‑0887 eelaine_kam@fourpointsvancouverairport.com wwww.fourpointsvancouverairport.com Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2T4 �������������� p604‑689‑9333 f604‑689‑3466 evcr.sales@fourseasons.com wwww.fourseasons.com/vancouver Georgian Court Hotel 773 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 2M4 Susan Leung ������� p604‑682‑5555 f604‑682‑5669 esusan@georgiancourt.com wwww.georgiancourt.com Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 John Fialkowski � p604‑683‑7373 f604‑683‑3061 ereservations@granvilleislandhotel.com wwww.granvilleislandhotel.com Grouse Inn 1633 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7P 3B3 Ela’a Aki ������������� p604‑988‑7101 f604‑988‑7102 estay@grouseinn.com wwww.grouseinn.com Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley/ Surrey 19500 Langley Bypass, Surrey V3S 7R2 �������������� p604‑530‑6545 f604‑530‑9192 einfo@hamptoninnlangley.com wwww.hamptoninnlangley.com Hilton Vancouver Airport 5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond V6X 4C7 Sanjeet Sadana �� p604‑233‑6336 f604‑232‑5011 esanjeet.sadana@hilton.com wwww.vancouverairport.hilton.com Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver V7J 2H5 Charmaine Alam p604‑985‑3111 f604‑985‑0857 echarmaine@hinorthvancouver.ca wwww.hinorthvancouver.com

Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown 1110 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1R2 Gisele Desmarais p604‑684‑2151 f604‑684‑4736 einfo@hivancouverdowntown.com wwww.hivancouverdowntown.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport 10688 No 6 Rd, Richmond V6W 1E7 Laura Chen ��������� p604‑241‑1830 f604‑241‑1840 esales@hierichmond.com wwww.hierichmond.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jeff Leung ���������� p604‑882‑2000 f604‑882‑2008 einfo@hielangley.com wwww.hiexpress.com/langleybc Holiday Inn Express Metrotown 4405 Central Blvd, Burnaby V5H 4M3 Daniela Ringham p604‑629‑5174 f604‑438‑1813 ecatering@himetrotown.ca wwww.hiexpress.com/yvr-burnaby Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre 711 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 3Y2 Tim Chau ������������ p604‑707‑1934 f604‑872‑7520 etchau@hivancouver.com wwww.hivancouver.com Hotel Blu 177 Robson St, Vancouver V6B0N3 John Chao ���������� p604‑620-6200 f778-945-1940 eguestservices@hotelbluvancouver.com wwww.hotelbluvancouver.com Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa ���� p604‑639‑4845 f604‑639‑4749 emanuel.sousa@hyatt.com wwww.vancouver.hyatt.com L’Hermitage Hotel 788 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 3A4 Jean-Michel Tanguy �����������������������p778‑327‑4100 f778‑327‑4109 eguest.services@lhermitagevancouver.com wwww.lhermitagevancouver.com Landis Hotels & Suites 1200 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1W2 ������������� p604‑681‑3555 f604‑681‑9222 einfo@landissuitesvancouver.com wwww.landissuitesvancouver.com Lonsdale Quay Hotel 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Vancouver V7M 3K7 Farah Steen �������� p604‑986‑6111 f604‑986‑8782 efarah@lonsdalequayhotel.com wwww.lonsdalequayhotel.com Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver 645 Howe St, Vancouver V6C 2Y9 Paul Hasegawa �� p604‑687‑1122 f604‑602‑7844 ereservations@van.metropolitan.com wwww.metropolitan.com/vanc North Vancouver Hotel 1800 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7P 3B6 �������������� p604‑987‑4461 f604‑984‑4244 esteven@northvancouverhotel.ca wwww.northvancouverhotel.ca OPUS Hotel Vancouver 322 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 5Z6 Jeff Froechlich ��� p604‑642‑6787 f604‑642‑6780 esales@opushotel.com wwww.opushotel.com Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 �������������� p604‑276‑1979 f604‑276‑1975 edonald.pinkney@deltahotels.com wwww.pacificgatewayhotel.com Pacific Inn Resort & Convention Centre 1160 King George Blvd, Surrey V4A 4Z2 �������������� p604‑535‑1432 f604‑531‑6979 esales@pacificinn.com wwww.pacificinn.com

Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Kathryn Poole ����� p604‑662‑8111 f604‑669‑5748 ekathryn.poole@panpacificvancouver.com wwww.panpacificvancouver.com Park Inn & Suites by Radisson 898 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 1J8 Lyra Attolba �������� p604‑872‑8661 f604‑872‑2270 esales@parkinn-vancouver.ca wwww.parkinn.com/hotel-vancouverca

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Pinnacle Hotel at The Pier 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver V7L 0B1 Michalle Simpson ��������������������������p604‑986‑7437 f604‑986‑7432 emsimpson@pinnacleatthepier.com wwww.pinnaclepierhotel.com Ramada Langley Surrey 19225 Hwy 10, Surrey V3S 8V9 �������������� p604‑576‑8388 f604‑576‑8332 einfo@ramadalangleysurrey.com wwww.ramadalangleysurrey.com Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 ��������������� p604‑689‑9211 f604‑691‑2791 evancouver.reservations@renaissancehotels.com wwww.renaissancevancouver.com Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown 1234 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1W2 Melanie Koller ��� p604‑688‑1234 f604‑689‑1762 esales.ribmvan@silverbirchhotels.com wwww.marriott.com/yvrdr Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel 838 Hamilton St, Vancouver V6B 6A2 Kristina Sinclair �� p604‑689‑8033 f604‑689‑4426 ekristinas@rosedaleonrobson.com wwww.rosedaleonrobson.com Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 1P7 �������������� p604‑682‑5566 f604‑673‑7076 ehotelgeorgia@rosewoodhotels.com wwww.rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia Sandman Hotel Langley 8855 202 St, Langley V1M 2N9 ������������ p604‑455‑7263 f604‑888‑7271 esalesm_langley@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.com Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 2M9 Janet Gruber ������ p604‑278‑9611 f604‑233‑7733 eejohnson@sandman.ca wwww.sandmansignature.com Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Langley 8828 201 St, Langley V2Y 0C8 �������������� p604‑455‑7263 f604‑881‑0225 esales_signaturelangley@sandman.ca wwww.sandmansignature.com Shangri-La Hotel 1128 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 0A8 Dominic Monet �� p604‑661‑3334 f604‑689‑1195 edominic.monet@shangri-la.com wwww.shangri-la.com/vancouver

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Ryan Soderberg �� p604‑233‑3951 f604‑244‑3775 esales@sheratonvancouverairport.com wwww.sheratonvancouverairport.com The Sheraton Vancouver Airport offers meeting rooms, including Richmond’s largest ballroom, at 7,900 sq ft for functions up to 1,000 guests.

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Sean Antonson ��� p604‑893‑7210 f604‑331‑1001 esantonson@wallcentre.com wwww.sheratonvancouver.com Sutton Place Hotel, The 845 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2K6 Elaine Drever ������ p604‑682‑5511 f604‑682‑5513 eedrever@suttonplace.com wwww.suttonplace.com Sylvia Hotel, The 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver V6G 2P6 Ross Dyck ����������� p604‑681‑9321 f604‑682‑3551 erdyck@sylviahotel.com wwww.sylviahotel.com

Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Andrea Miller ����� p604‑488‑8640 f604‑681‑9634 eamiller@tcclub.com wwww.tcclub.com Vancouver Airport Marriott 7571 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Shawn Caswell �� p604‑276‑2112 f604‑232‑2817 eshawn.caswell@vancouver-marriott.com wwww.vancouverairportmarriott.com Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown 1128 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 Nicole Howey ����� p604‑684‑1128 f604‑639‑4027 enicole.howey@marriott.com wwww.vancouvermarriott.com

West Coast Suites at UBC 5961 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 Teresa Rempel ���� p604‑822‑1060 f604‑822‑1069 econferences@housing.ubc.ca wwww.ubcconferences.com Only all-suite hotel on the UBC campus, 47 contemporary & sophisticated 1-bedroom suites with equipped kitchens, luxury linens & amenities, flat panel TVs, free wireless internet.

Westin Bayshore Vancouver, The 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 Ryan Matheson �� p604‑682‑3377 f604‑691‑6959 ebayshore.sales@westin.com wwww.westinbayshore.com Westin Grand Vancouver 433 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 6L9 Sarah Woodgate p604‑602‑1999 f604‑647‑2502 esales@westingrandvancouver.com wwww.westingrandvancouver.com Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond V6X 4K3 Sean Antonson ��� p604‑893‑7210 f604‑331‑1001 esantonson@wallcentre.com wwww.westinvancouverairport.com

Meeting Planners Devon Knight Events 1255 Main St Suite 1001, Vancouver V6A 4G5 Devon Knight ����������������������������������p604‑677‑2758 einfo@devonknight.com wwww.devonknight.com INVENIA INC Hyclyff - 5136 Pitcairn Pl, West Vancouver V7W 1L8 Kirsten Strand ��������������������������������p604‑281‑1400 ekstrand@inveniainc.com wwww.InveniaInc.com Lead Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson ����������������������������������p604‑918‑5078 eresults@clientfinders.com wwww.clientfinders.com

Nasco Staffing Solutions 343 Railway St Suite 400, Vancouver V6A 1A4 Alex Bickers ������� p604‑683‑2512 f604‑681‑1292 esales@nasco.ca wwww.nasco.ca Nasco Staffing Solutions is Canada’s largest event staffing solution, offering qualified conference, event, promotional and service staff. Call us today at 604-683-2512.

Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis ������� p604‑984‑6439 f604‑984‑6434 esarah@seatoskymeetings.com wwww.seatoskymeetings.com Spets Association Management Ltd 1275 6th Ave W Suite 300, Vancouver V6H 1A6 Aila Karpio ��������� p604‑731‑5262 f604‑738‑7134 einfo@spets.ca wwww.spets.ca

Production Companies/Live/Staging Fireworks Marketing Group Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Tom Stulberg ������ p604‑687‑4745 f604‑687‑4746 etstulberg@fireworksgroup.com wwww.fireworksgroup.com

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets Vancouver Lookout 555 Hastings St W PO Box 12120, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne ������ p604‑689‑0421 f604‑689‑5447 eevents@vancouverlookout.com wwww.vancouverlookout.com The Vancouver Lookout offers a 360° view of Vancouver, with the harbour and majestic mountains as the backdrop for your event or group excursions. This unique and iconic venue high atop Vancouver is located in the heart of the City, a short walk from major hotels, and only a few blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and historic Gastown.

Accommodates 20 - 220 guests.

Photography - Event/Videography As You Like It Media Inc 1383 29th St E, North Vancouver V7J 1T3 ��������������� p604‑986‑5065 f604‑986‑5065 eayli@asyoulikeitmedia.com wwww.asyoulikeitmedia.com Dave Roels Photography Vancouver David Roels ������������������p604‑733‑9222 edave@daveroels.com wwww.daveroels.com Jay Shaw Photography Coquitlam Jay Shaw ����������������������p604‑464‑8850 ejay@jayshaw.com wwww.jayshaw.com Jon Benjamin Photography 1310 13th Ave W, Vancouver V6H 1N8 Jon Pesochin ����������������������������������p604‑733‑9975 ejon@jonbenjamin.ca wwww.jonbenjamin.ca Raymond Lum Photography 1810 Pine St, Vancouver V6J 3C9 Raymond Lum ����� p604‑731‑0131 f604‑732‑3121 eray@raylum.ca wwww.raylum.ca Stephen Nyran Photographer 1701 Powell St Suite 703, Vancouver V5L 5C9 Stephen Nyran �������������������������������p604‑728‑3599 estephen@nyrotic.com wwww.nyrotic.com Stirling Ward Photographic Design 46 Bedingfield St, Port Moody V3H 3N1 Stirling Ward ����������������������������������p778‑355‑1346 estirlingward@shaw.ca wwww.stirlingward.com

Printers/Copiers Glenmore Printing Ltd 13751 Mayfield Pl Suite 170, Richmond V6V 2G9 �������������� p604‑273‑6323 f604‑273‑8665 esales@glenmoreprinting.com wwww.glenmoreprinting.com Inprint Graphics Ltd 1935 Broadway W, Vancouver V6J 1Z3 ��������������� p604‑739‑8308 f604‑739‑8309 einprintgraphic@yahoo.ca wwww.inprintgraphic.ca KKP (Division of Kwik Kopy Printing) 8628 Commerce Crt, Burnaby V5A 4N6 Peter Cheng �������� p604‑444‑4452 f604‑444‑4457 einfo@kkpburnaby.ca wwww.burnaby.kkpcanada.ca MET Fine Printers 1435 Pender St E, Vancouver V5L 1V7 ��������������� p604‑254‑4201 f604‑254‑5175 ehello@metprinters.com wwww.metprinters.com Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji ������������ p604‑683‑6991 f604‑681‑1775 esales@samcoprinters.com wwww.samcoprinters.com TC Transcontinental Printing (Vancouver) 725 Hampstead Close, Delta V3M 6R6 ������������� p604‑540‑2333 f604‑527‑9244 wwww.tc.tc

CMYK Solutions Inc 3246 Regent St, Richmond V7E 2M9 Ben Baker ����������� p604‑512‑7174 f604‑648‑9201 einfo@cmyksolutions.ca wwww.cmyksolutions.ca Corporate Gifts Inc 800 15355 24 Ave Suite 504, Surrey V4A 2H9 Shirley Couture �� p604‑831‑8516 f604‑560‑2687 ecorporategiftsinc@shaw.ca wwww.corporategifts.bc.ca Cotton Candy Vancouver Inc 13160 Vanier Pl Suite 130, Richmond V6V 2J2 Larry Shaffer ������ p604‑218‑1244 f604‑531‑1210 elarrys@cottoncandy.com wwww.cottoncandy.com

Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction 1230 Haro St Suite 303, Vancouver V6E 4J9 Mardi Foster-Walker ����������������������p604‑681‑2456 f604‑681‑2003 einfo@fosterwalkergifts.com wwww.fosterwalkergifts.com Downtown Vancouver’s only corporate gift & promotional products distributor. Visit our showroom weekdays 10 am to 4 pm. Please call for an appointment. We are Canada’s premier gift supplier since 1989. greengrass productions inc 1080 Mainland St Suite 220, Vancouver V6B 2T4 �������������� p604‑684‑1838 f604‑684‑1801 edianne@greengrassinc.com wwww.greengrassinc.com

Props/Backdrops Can Am Importique 3188 Thunderbird Cres, Burnaby V5A 3G4 Paul Pincott �������� p604‑420‑3431 f604‑420‑3481 einfo@canamimportique.com wwww.moviesetdecor.com Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji ������������ p604‑683‑6991 f604‑681‑1775 esales@samcoprinters.com wwww.samcoprinters.com

Recognition Awards/Trophies Clarkes Recognition Products Ltd 101 6th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1K3 Peter Clarke �������� p604‑875‑6231 f604‑875‑6991 esales@clarkesawards.com wwww.clarkesawards.com

Regional Convention Spaces

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 5V2 Heidi Hughes ����������������������������������p604‑515‑3815 eanvilcentre@newwestcity.ca wwww.anvilcentre.ca With its breathtaking, contemporary architecture, multipurpose and dynamic spaces, and flexible configurations, Anvil Centre is the ideal setting for conferences, trade shows, meetings, special events, and community programs. An inspired, unique boutique style conference centre, Anvil Centre is an exciting backdrop for any event. With four levels of versatile space, the possibilities are virtually endless.

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0C3 Lynn Menzies ����� p604‑647‑7345 f604‑647‑7232 elmenzies@vancouverconventioncentre.com wwww.vancouverconventioncentre.com

Resorts/Retreats Cascades Casino Resort 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley V3A 7N2 Shahzyah Keshani ��������������������������p604‑530‑1500 f604‑539‑4405 esales@cascadescasino.ca wwww.cascadescasino.ca

Flag Shop, The 1615 Powell St, Vancouver V5L 1H5 Susan Braverman p604‑736‑8161 f604‑736‑6439 evancouver@flagshop.com wwww.flagshop.com Galaxie Signs Ltd 5085 Regent St, Burnaby V5C 4H4 �������������� p604‑291‑6011 f604‑291‑7138 esales@galaxiesigns.com wwww.galaxiesigns.com National Graphic Solutions Inc 1520 Cliveden Ave Suite 12, Delta V3M 6J8 ������������� p604‑540‑0604 f604‑540‑0589 einfo@ngsi.net wwww.ngsi.net

Pearl International Limousine Ltd 1325 Georgia St E, Vancouver V5L 2A9 ������������������������������������������p604‑732‑7897 epearllimo@telus.net wwww.pearllimousine.com Star Limousine Service Ltd 328 Industrial Ave, Vancouver V6A 2P3 Gayle Garside ����� p604‑685‑5600 f604‑685‑2500 ereservations@starlimousine.com wwww.starlimousine.com

Team Building Creativity at Work 2181 38th Ave W Suite 804, Vancouver V6M 1R8 Linda Naiman ���������������������������������p604‑327‑1565 wwww.creativityatwork.com

Telecommunications/ Videoconferencing/ Webcasting Momentum Conferencing Corp 1030 Georgia St W Suite 1111, Vancouver V6E 2Y3 William S Dickinson �����������������������p604‑639‑9748 f604‑629‑1413 einfo@momentumconferencing.com wwww.momentumconferencing.com Shawn Lam Video Inc 3981 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam V3B 3P5 Shawn Lam ������������������������������������p604‑554‑0250 evideo@shawnlam.ca wwww.shawnlam.ca

Tourist Attractions - Major Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall St, Vancouver V6A 5K2 �������������� p604‑662‑3207 f604‑662‑4008 erentals@vancouverchinesegarden.com wwww.vancouverchinesegarden.com Pathways Canada Tour Co PO Box 311, Milner V0X 1T0 ������������������������������������������p604‑514‑8024 epathways@bowronlakes.com wwww.bowronlakes.com River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond V6X 3P8 Jana Yackel �������� p604‑247‑8900 f604‑207‑2641 esales@riverrock.com wwww.riverrock.com Shearwater Resort & Marina 6086 Russ Baker Way Suite 115, Richmond V7B 1B4 Mike Pfortmueller ��������������������������p604‑270‑6204 f604‑270‑4974 emike@shearwater.ca wwww.shearwater.ca Vida Spas 1010 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Lisa Scott ����������� p800‑401‑4018 f604‑905‑0348 ewallinfo@vidaspas.com wwww.vidaspas.com

Restaurants

PNH Solutions 5225 Creekbank Rd, Mississauga L4W 1R3 Francois Hudon ������������������������������p514‑683‑3279 einfo@pnh.ca wwww.pnh.ca PNH SOLUTIONS: Canadian leader in event marketing and trade show exhibit products - fast turnaround - knowledgeable professionals at your service.

Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji ������������ p604‑683‑6991 f604‑681‑1775 esales@samcoprinters.com wwww.samcoprinters.com Sandbox Sign Group 3731 North Fraser Way Suite 150, Burnaby V5J 5J2 Marshall Stern ��� p604‑439‑7446 f604‑439‑7479 emarshall@sandboxsigns.com wwww.sandboxsigns.com

Speakers/Facilitators About Face Image Consulting 3665 Kingsway Suite 300, Vancouver V5R 5W2 Deborah Reynolds ��������������������������p604‑888‑9260 einfo@aboutfaceimage.com wwww.AboutFaceImage.com Effective Leadership Consulting Ltd Vancouver Eileen Bistrisky MBA,CSEP,CMC �������������������������������������������������������p604‑736‑6933 einfo@effectiveconsulting.ca wwww.effectiveconsulting.ca

TEAM ACADEMY Inspiration for Success Boathouse Restaurant, The 14935 Marine Dr, White Rock V4B 1C3 Larry Borden ������� p604‑536‑7320 f604‑730‑5508 ebhwr@ldry.com wwww.boathouserestaurants.ca Seasons in the Park Queen Elizabeth Park Cambie St & 33rd Ave W, Vancouver Shannon O’Flanagan ����������������������p604‑874‑8008 f604‑874‑7101 eseasonsevents@vancouverdine.com wwww.sequoiarestaurants.com

Security Genesis Security Group 1770 Burrard St Suite 310, Vancouver V6J 3G7 �������������� p604‑669‑0822 f604‑669‑0832 evirginie@genesissecurity.com wwww.genesissecurity.com

Signs, Banners, Flags Adtronics Digital Signs 7311 Vantage Way Suite 108, Delta V4G 1H9 Mark Armitage ��� p604‑940‑8696 f604‑940‑8697 esales@adtronics.net wwww.adtronics.net Colortec Screenprinting Ltd 4175 McConnell Dr, Burnaby V5A 3J7 �������������� p604‑420‑1718 f604‑420‑2591 esales@colortec.bc.ca wwww.colortec.bc.ca Exhibit Creative Design 225 8th Ave W Suite 102, Vancouver V5Y 1N3 Stephen Samchuck ������������������������p604‑899‑4074 estephen@exhibitcreative.com wwww.exhibitcreative.com

Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7V 4K9 Chelsea Carswell p604‑998‑4314 f604‑984‑7234 echelsea@grousemountain.com wwww.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisfies - only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 Warren Purchase p778‑296‑1400 f778‑296‑1429 einfo@richmondoval.ca wwww.richmondoval.ca Tall Order Culinary Teambuilding and Event Ltd Vancouver Julie Burke �������������������p604‑789‑4912 ejburke@tallorder.ca wwww.tallorder.ca

TEAM ACADEMY Inspiration for Success

WWW.TEAMACADEMY.CA  604 671 2931 Team Academy 560 Cardero St Suite 403, Vancouver V6G 3E9 Jackie Slavenova ���������������������������p604‑639‑2489 einfo@teamacademy.ca wwww.teamacademy.ca Engaging teams for success. Interactive programs and events for your meeting, conference, training or retreat. Bonding. Trust. Collaboration.

WindWord Communications Inc - for Gail Hulnick 4438 10th Ave W Suite 509, Vancouver V6R 4R8 Gail Hulnick �������������������������������������������������������������� einfo@windwordcommunications.com wwww.windwordcommunications.com

Special Effects Celebration Fireworks Vancouver Neil Sedman ����������������p778‑241‑1922 f604‑590‑2702 ensedman@shaw.ca wwww.celebrationfireworks.ca Indoor & outdoor fireworks! Weddings, fashion shows, trade shows, parades, receptions, concerts and much much more!

Taxi/Limo Boardroom Limousine Ltd 1600 Beach Ave Suite D2105, Vancouver V6G 1Y8 Shale Lachter ����� p604‑290‑8640 f604‑687‑5195 eboardroomlimousine@telus.net wwww.boardroomlimousine.com

WWW.TEAMACADEMY.CA  604 671 2931 Team Academy 560 Cardero St Suite 403, Vancouver V6G 3E9 Jackie Slavenova ���������������������������p604‑639‑2489 einfo@teamacademy.ca wwww.teamacademy.ca Engaging teams for success. Interactive programs and events for your meeting, conference, training or retreat. Bonding. Trust. Collaboration.

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Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd 560 Cardero St Suite 403, Vancouver V6G 3E9 Jackie Slavenova ���������������������������p604‑671‑2931 einfo@uoa.ca wwww.uoa.ca Unique team experiences that awake your team spirit and rejuvenate the mind, body & soul through the passion of adventure.

Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7V 4K9 Chelsea Carswell p604‑998‑4314 f604‑984‑7234 echelsea@grousemountain.com wwww.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisfies - only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Landsea Tours Ltd 680 Industrial Ave, Vancouver V6A 2P3 �������������� p604‑255‑7272 f604‑685‑8960 egroups@vancouvertours.com wwww.vancouvertours.com Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Joanne Turner ���� p604‑659‑3400 f604‑659‑3584 ecateringandevents@vanaqua.org wwww.vanaqua.org

Translation Services/Interpreters Language Bureau, The 938 Howe St Suite 616, Vancouver V6Z 1N9 Ted Hobrough ���������������������������������p604‑263‑9923 eops@thelanguagebureau.com wwww.thelanguagebureau.com LingoStar Language Services 6491 12th Ave, Burnaby V3N 2J4 Lenka de Graafova �������������������������p604‑629‑8420 f866‑714‑3189 einfo@lingo-star.com wwww.lingo-star.com Translation Services 621 McCartney Close, North Vancouver V7H 2H1 Juanita Miller ���� p604‑929‑4690 f604‑924‑1704 ejuanitamiller@telus.net Wall Translation Services 2888 Heather St Unit 5, Vancouver V5Z 3J6 Betty R Wall ������� p604‑871‑0030 f604‑871‑0034 ebwall@telus.net wwww.walltranslationservices.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 5V2 Heidi Hughes ����������������������������������p604‑515‑3815 eanvilcentre@newwestcity.ca wwww.anvilcentre.ca With its breathtaking, contemporary architecture, multipurpose and dynamic spaces, and flexible configurations, Anvil Centre is the ideal setting for conferences, trade shows, meetings, special events, and community programs. An inspired, unique boutique style conference centre, Anvil Centre is an exciting backdrop for any event. With four levels of versatile space, the possibilities are virtually endless.

BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus 3800 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 0A1 �������������� p604‑431‑4997 f604‑436‑5762 emeetings@bcit.ca wwww.bcit.ca/rentals

Belmont Bar, The 1006 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L5 Tania Richards ���� p604‑605‑4340 f604‑605‑4351 etania@granvillevan.com The Belmont Bar located in the heart of the entertainment district is an upscale lounge with a dance floor to dance the night away. The Belmont features a wide selection of craft beers, unique tapas, and nightly live performances.

With an industrial feel; warm décor and copper finishes, this venue will be welcoming to all.

Whether guests come post work or conference, or are simply looking for a night on the town, the Belmont Bar can cater to every occasion.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art 639 Hornby St, Vancouver V6C 2G3 Paula Fairweather ��������������������������p604‑682‑3455 f604‑682‑3310 epfairweather@billreidgallery.ca wwww.billreidgallery.ca A gem of a venue nestled in the heart of downtown. Its stunning Northwest Coast art is guaranteed to enhance your corporate or private event. Complete the gallery experience with a cultural performance or a guided tour. Choose your own caterer, beverages and other suppliers.

Blueprint Events 415 Cordova St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6B 1E5 Lana Adrienne Malenica ����������������p604‑681‑2114 f604‑688‑7548 elanam@thisisblueprint.com wwww.thisisblueprint.com

BCIT Burnaby Campus 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5G 3H2 Tracy Bodin ��������� p604‑431‑4997 f604‑436‑5762 emeetings@bcit.ca wwww.bcit.ca/rentals

BCIT Downtown Campus 555 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3H6 Tracy Bodin ��������� p604‑431‑4997 f604‑434‑0968 emeetings@bcit.ca wwww.bcit.ca/rentals Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver V6T 1Z4 Mairin Kerr �������������������������������������p604‑352‑9993 ebeaty.marketing@ubc.ca wwww.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/rentals Bell Performing Arts Centre 6250 144 St, Surrey V3X 1A1 Andrew Elliot ����� p604‑507‑6355 f604‑507‑6351 eelliot_a@surreyschools.ca wwww.bellperformingartscentre.com

Boathouse Restaurant, The 14935 Marine Dr, White Rock V4B 1C3 Larry Borden ������� p604‑536‑7320 f604‑730‑5508 ebhwr@ldry.com wwww.boathouserestaurants.ca Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Rd, Richmond V6V 0A9 Susan Alblas ������ p604‑233‑8399 f604‑278‑2609 ecambie@richmond.ca wwww.richmond.ca/parksrec/centres/ cambiecentre/cambie Cardero’s Restaurant 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver V6G 3E7 �������������� p604‑669‑7666 f604‑669‑7609 einfo@vancouverdine.com wwww.vancouverdine.com Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition 6050A 176 St, Surrey V3S 4E7 Brent Lang ���������� p604‑576‑9461 f604‑576‑0216 erentals@cloverdalerodeo.com wwww.cloverdalerodeo.com Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5959 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 Teresa Rempel ���� p604‑822‑1060 f604‑822‑1069 econferences@housing.ubc.ca wwww.ubcconferences.com

Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition 1875 Boundary Rd, Vancouver V5M 3Y7 Naomi Deildal ���� p604‑293‑2221 f604‑909‑6232 enaomideildal@deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca wwww.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca Unique venue with conference room and themed motorcycle museum. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, dinners and cocktail receptions.

Call Naomi at 778-231-4249 for info.

Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 Sebastien Theriault ������������������������p604‑453‑0750 f604‑453‑0775 edeltaburnaby@deltahotels.com wwww.deltahotels.com Doolin’s Irish Pub 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Tania Richards ���� p604‑605‑4328 f604‑605‑4351 einfo@doolins.ca wwww.doolins.ca Doolin’s Irish Pub - Vancouver’s favorite Irish pub in the heart of downtown, featuring over 23 beers on tap and live entertainment daily. Doolin’s boasts traditional Irish charm amidst state of the art A/V technology, Wi-Fi and multiple HDTV screens for all your venue rental needs. We are the “Purveyors of Fine Food and Good Times”.

False Creek Yacht Club 1661 Granville St Suite 300, Vancouver V6Z 1N3 Vera Yang ����������� p604‑682‑3292 f604‑682‑3614 efcyc@fcyc.com wwww.fcyc.com

Legacy Liquor Store 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Tania Richards ��������������������������������p604‑331‑7900 etania@granvillevan.com wwww.legacyliquorstore.com Michael J Fox Theatre 7373 MacPherson Ave, Burnaby V5J 2B7 Monika Vriend ���� p604‑664‑8875 f604‑664‑8561 emonika.vriend@sd41.bc.ca wwww.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue 580 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 1L6 ��������������� p778‑782‑5800 f778‑782‑5818 edialogue@sfu.ca wwww.sfu.ca/mecs Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 Gwilyn Timmers � p604‑822‑4643 f604‑822‑2974 erentals@moa.ubc.ca wwww.moa.ubc.ca Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver V6J 3J9 Rentals Coordinator �����������������������p604‑736‑5302 f604‑736‑5417 erentals@museumofvancouver.ca wwww.museumofvancouver.ca Old Mill Boathouse 2715 Esplanade St, Port Moody V3H 3P4 Nicholas Ram ����� p604‑936‑1155 f604‑936‑1155 einfo@oldmillboathouse.com wwww.oldmillboathouse.com

Pacific National Exhibition 2901 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 5J1 Lisa Dolinski ������� p604‑253‑2311 f604‑251‑7761 eldolinski@pne.ca wwww.pne.ca

Fish House in Stanley Park 8901 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Kemi Wells ��������� p604‑681‑7275 f604‑681‑3137 ekwells@silverbirchhotels.com wwww.fishhousestanleypark.com The historic Fish House - close to English Bay’s scenic waterfront and the entrance to Stanley Park offers a unique setting for all types of events. With indoor and outdoor options, outstanding food and service, we are committed to helping you create memorable events! We can cater from intimate dinners of 10 to cocktail receptions for 300+ guests.

Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 John Fialkowski � p604‑683‑7373 f604‑683‑3061 ereservations@granvilleislandhotel.com wwww.granvilleislandhotel.com

Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7V 4K9 Chelsea Carswell p604‑998‑4314 f604‑984‑7234 echelsea@grousemountain.com wwww.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisfies - only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

HR MacMillan Space Centre 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver V6J 3J9 ��������������� p604‑738‑7827 f604‑736‑5665 wwww.spacecentre.ca Langley Events Centre 7888 200 St, Langley V2Y 3J4 Jamie Rennie ����� p604‑882‑8800 f604‑882‑8877 einfo@langleyeventscentre.com wwww.langleyeventscentre.com

Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Kathryn Poole ����� p604‑662‑8111 f604‑669‑5748 ekathryn.poole@panpacificvancouver.com wwww.panpacificvancouver.com Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salons 649 Cambie St, Vancouver V6B 2P1 Peter Kendall ������ p604‑665‑3028 f604‑665‑3001 epeter.kendall@vancouver.ca wwww.vancouver.ca/theatres Centrally located downtown between the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Vancouver Playhouse, the QE Salons are ideal for meetings and small parties for 20 to 200 people. Finished with hardwood floors, contemporary décor and floor to ceiling windows, the Salons are bright and inviting. The Salons are electronically equipped and have a separate outside entrance for private gatherings. They are available for use individually or combined to create a larger space. Salon rental includes access to available equipment and a rental coordinator.

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 Warren Purchase p778‑296‑1400 f778‑296‑1429 einfo@richmondoval.ca wwww.richmondoval.ca

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver V6Z 2W3 Joe Oliveira �������� p604‑713‑1811 f604‑713‑1813 ejoe.oliveira@vancouver.ca wwww.roundhouse.ca Roxy Cabaret, The 932 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L2 Tania Richards ���� p604‑331‑7999 f604‑605‑4351 etania@granvillevan.com wwww.roxyvan.com The institution famous for throwing Vancouver’s best parties for over 26 years, The Roxy Cabaret wrote the book on partying, and guarantees great service and good times. All private and VIP events at the Roxy offer your guests access to live entertainment, from one of our legendary house bands who’s repertoire’s are vast, and diverse appealing to all your guests! Led by our in-house event planning team, all events hosted with us are turn-key, while creating memorable moments and unique experiences for guests.

Science World at Telus World of Science 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 Julio Guzman ����� p604‑443‑7440 f604‑443‑7430 emedia@scienceworld.ca wwww.scienceworld.ca Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 2G6 �������������� p604‑606‑6400 f604‑606‑6401 estudiorentals@thedancecentre.ca wwww.thedancecentre.ca Scotiabank Theatre 900 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 3G5 Craig Di Rocco ��������������������������������p604‑630‑1015 ecraig.dirocco@cineplex.com wwww.cineplex.com Sequoia Company of Restaurants 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver V6G 3E7 Erin Kavanagh ��������������������������������p604‑687‑5684 eekavanagh@vancouverdine.com wwww.vancouverdine.com SFU Harbour Centre 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 �������������� p778‑782‑5000 f778‑782‑5818 edialogue@sfu.ca wwww.harbour.sfu.ca SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Melissa Krezanski ��������������������������p778‑782‑5800 f778‑782‑5818 edialogue@sfu.ca wwww.sfu.ca/mecs SFU Segal Building 500 Granville St, Vancouver V6C 1W6 ������������� p778‑782‑5800 f778‑782‑5818 edialogue@sfu.ca wwww.sfu.ca/mecs Teahouse Restaurant, The Ferguson Point, Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 �������������� p604‑669‑3281 f604‑687‑5662 eteahouseevents@vancouverdine.com wwww.vancouverdine.com Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Andrea Miller ����� p604‑488‑8640 f604‑681‑9634 eamiller@tcclub.com wwww.tcclub.com Tourism Burnaby 4603 Kingsway Suite 309, Burnaby V5H 4M4 Nancy Small ������� p604‑419‑0375 f604‑419‑0370 ensmall@tourismburnaby.com wwww.tourismburnaby.com UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver V6Z 3B7 Michelle Penney p604‑827‑5444 f604‑822‑0070 erobson.bookings@ubc.ca wwww.robsonsquare.ubc.ca Vancouver Alpen Club 4875 Victoria Dr, Vancouver V5N 4P3 Patrick Buehrmann �������������������������p604‑874‑3811 f604‑874‑2989 eevents@vancouveraplpenclub.ca wwww.vancouveralpenclub.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Joanne Turner ���� p604‑659‑3400 f604‑659‑3584 ecateringandevents@vanaqua.org wwww.vanaqua.org

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 2H7 �������������� p604‑662‑4714 f604‑682‑1086 erentals@vanartgallery.bc.ca wwww.vanartgallery.bc.ca Vancouver Civic Theatres 649 Cambie St, Vancouver V6B 2P1 Peter Kendall ������ p604‑665‑3028 f604‑665‑3001 epeter.kendall@vancouver.ca wwww.vancouver.ca/theatres Consider the Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse or flexible meeting rooms at the QET Salons for events, meetings, receptions or dinners.

Vancouver International Film Centre 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3M7 Laine Slater �������� p604‑685‑0260 f604‑688‑8221 einfo@viff.org wwww.vifc.org

Vancouver Lookout 555 Hastings St W PO Box 12120, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne ������ p604‑689‑0421 f604‑689‑5447 eevents@vancouverlookout.com wwww.vancouverlookout.com The Vancouver Lookout offers a 360° view of Vancouver, with the harbour and majestic mountains as the backdrop for your event or group excursions. This unique and iconic venue high atop Vancouver is located in the heart of the City, a short walk from major hotels, and only a few blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and historic Gastown.

Accommodates 20 - 220 guests.

Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Keith Jolly ���������� p604‑687‑3400 f604‑687‑6812 wwww.vancouverrowingclub.ca

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5G 3T6 �������������� p604‑297‑4565 f604‑297‑4557 ebvm@burnaby.ca wwww.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver V6J 1A3 Nicola Clur ��������� p604‑257‑8310 f604‑737‑2621 eoperations@vancouvermaritimemuseum.com wwww.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

Yacht Charters

Ledgeview Golf & Country Club 35997 McKee Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2L6 Chris Graham ����� p604‑859‑8993 f604‑850‑1191 einfo@ledgeviewgolf.com wwww.ledgeviewgolf.com

Hotels and Motels

Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd 6464 Burns St, Burnaby V5E 1T2 Jane Boddy �������� p604‑438‑4960 f604‑947‑2189 eboats@fairweathercruises.com wwww.fairweathercruises.com The best views are from the water. Call us first! We offer the largest choice of vessels to accommodate groups of all sizes. The vessels are ideal for incentives, conferences, family celebrations, client & staff appreciations. We offer superior service while taking care of all the details relating to your event.

Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke p604‑688‑7246 f604‑687‑5868 echarters@boatcruises.com wwww.boatcruises.com Explore business opportunities while enjoying superior cuisine prepared by our Executive Chef and fantastic panoramic views. Our vessels are perfect for product launches, conferences, client get-togethers or staff events.

Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre 32110 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford V2T 1A1 �������������� p604‑853‑3111 f604‑852‑1750 ebanquets@bwregency.bc.ca wwww.bwregency.bc.ca Best Western Rainbow Country Inn 43971 Industrial Way, Chilliwack V2R 3A4 Kathy Morelli ����� p604‑795‑3828 f604‑795‑5039 esales@rainbowcountryinn.com wwww.rainbowcountryinn.com Coast Chilliwack Hotel 45920 First Ave, Chilliwack V2P 7K1 �������������� p604‑792‑5552 f604‑795‑2425 echilliwack@coasthotels.com wwww.coasthotels.com

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Sunset Bay Yacht Group Bayshore Resort & Marina 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 Elizabeth Showman �����������������������p604‑689‑1227 f604‑689‑1207 eelizabeth@ssbgoup.ca wwww.ssbgroup.ca Chic meetings events on the water. Experience the ultimate in modern five star cuisine and spectacular unobstructed harbour views on board Vancouver’s only luxury private charter yacht The Sunset Bay II Yacht The yacht is the perfect venue for a unique and memorable corporate event.

FRASER VALLEY Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce 32900 South Fraser Way Suite 207, Abbotsford V2S 5A1 �������������� p604‑859‑9651 f604‑850‑6880 elavonne@abbotsfordchamber.com wwww.abbotsfordchamber.com Tourism Harrison Hot Springs 499 Hot Springs Rd PO Box 255, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 ������������� p604‑796‑5581 f604‑796‑0289 erobert@tourismharrison.com wwww.tourismharrison.com

Harrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace ����� p866‑338‑1111 f604‑796‑1212 einfo@harrisonbeachhotel.com wwww.harrisonbeachhotel.com Stay with us for your next corporate meeting, intimate wedding, or group function. Our beachfront meeting room is the perfect fit!

Ramada Harrison Hot Springs 190 Lillooet Ave Box 70, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 ������������� p888‑265‑1155 f604‑796‑3731 einfo@harrisonhotsprings.com wwww.harrisonhotsprings.com Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2C6 Carla McBeth ����� p604‑870‑1050 f604‑870‑1060 ecmcbeth@ramadaabbotsford.ca wwww.ramadaabbotsford.ca

Photography - Event/Videography Jeff Andrews Photography 2945 Southern Cres, Abbotsford V2T 5H8 Jeff Andrews ���������������������������������p604‑855‑0133 ejeff@jeffandrewsphotography.com wwww.jeffandrewsphotography.com

Resorts/Retreats

Audiovisual Services Go Audio Inc 45781 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack V2P 1B5 Mike Evans ��������� p604‑792‑2856 f604‑792‑2840 emike@goaudio.ca wwww.goaudio.ca Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition 1875 Boundary Rd, Vancouver V5M 3Y7 Naomi Deildal ���� p604‑293‑2221 f604‑909‑6232 enaomideildal@deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca wwww.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca Unique venue with conference room and themed motorcycle museum. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, dinners and cocktail receptions.

Call Naomi at 778-231-4249 for info.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 Gwilyn Timmers � p604‑822‑4643 f604‑822‑2974 erentals@moa.ubc.ca wwww.moa.ubc.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Joanne Turner ���� p604‑659‑3400 f604‑659‑3584 ecateringandevents@vanaqua.org wwww.vanaqua.org

Bus Services Valley Airporter Ltd 33038 Old Riverside Rd, Abbotsford V2S 7B3 ������������������������������������������p604‑751‑6688 einfo@valleyairporter.ca wwww.valleyairporter.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Chilliwack Golf Club 41894 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack V2R 4J3 ������������������������������������������p604‑823‑6521 einfo@chilliwackgolf.com wwww.chilliwackgolf.com Hope Golf Club 900 Golf Course Rd Box 824, Hope V0X 1L0 Claudette Krahn �����������������������������p604‑869‑5881 ehopegolf@telus.net wwww.hopegolfclub.com

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa 100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Ian Maw ������������� p604‑796‑4714 f604‑796‑9374 einfo@harrisonresort.com wwww.harrisonresort.com Manning Park Resort 7500 Hwy 3 Manning Provincial Park, Manning Park V0X 1R0 Leanna Vazeos ��� p250‑840‑8822 f250‑840‑8848 einfo@manningpark.com wwww.manningpark.com

Tourist Attractions - Major Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264 St, Aldergrove V4W 1N7 Jody Henderson � p604‑856‑6825 f604‑857‑9008 einfo@gvzoo.com wwww.gvzoo.com Kilby Historic Site 215 Kilby Rd PO Box 55, Harrison Mills V0M 1L0 Jo-Anne Leon ����� p604‑796‑9576 f604‑796‑9592 einfo@kilby.ca wwww.kilby.ca

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack V2R 4A7 Ana Macedo ������� p604‑824‑9927 f604‑824‑9957 eamacedo@chilliwackheritagepark.com wwww.chilliwackheritagepark.com Harrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace ����� p866‑338‑1111 f604‑796‑1212 einfo@harrisonbeachhotel.com wwww.harrisonbeachhotel.com Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2C6 Carla McBeth ����� p604‑870‑1050 f604‑870‑1060 ecmcbeth@ramadaabbotsford.ca wwww.ramadaabbotsford.ca Tourism Abbotsford 64561 Delair Rd, Abbotsford V2S2E1 Yvonne Hayden p1-888-332-2229 f604‑859-1702 einfo@tourismabbotsford.ca wwww.tourismabbotsford.ca Tradex - Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford V2T 6H5 Brad Styba ���������� p604‑851‑4166 f604‑850‑7699 ebstyba@fvtradex.com wwww.fvtradex.com

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor MSA Museum Society 2313 Ware St, Abbotsford V2S 3C6 Shannon Davidson �������������������������p604‑853‑0313 f866‑373‑2771 emsamuseum@shawbiz.ca wwww.msamuseum.ca Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, The 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford V2T 0B3 Ingrid Epp ����������� p604‑864‑8087 f604‑864‑8048 einfo@thereach.ca wwww.thereach.ca

COAST Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce 5700 Cowrie St Suite 102 PO Box 360, Sechelt V0N 3A0 Colleen Clark ������ p604‑885‑0662 f604‑885‑0691 esdcoc9@telus.net wwww.secheltchamber.bc.ca

SEA TO SKY Caterers Whistler Cooks! Catering Co 1345 Alpha Lake Rd Suite 4, Whistler V0N 1B1 ������������������������������������������p604‑938‑8835 ecater@whistlercooks.com wwww.whistlercooks.com

Entertainment Services Paintertainment.ca 68 Garibaldi Dr, Whistler V0N 1B1 Cary Campbell Lopes ���������������������p604‑938‑0932 ecary@paintertainment.ca wwww.paintertainment.ca

Event Planners Strategin Solutions 1050 Millar Creek Rd Suite 6, Whistler V0N 1B1 Ginny Stratton ��������������������������������p778‑386‑4861 einfo@strateginsolutions.com wwww.strateginsolutions.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Furry Creek Golf & Country Club 150 Country Club Rd, Furry Creek V0N 3Z2 �������������� p604‑896‑2224 f604‑896‑2327 ejwdennis@golfbc.com wwww.golfbc.com Nicklaus North Golf Course 8080 Nicklaus North Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B8 �������������� p800‑386‑9898 f604‑938‑8891 einfo_nicklaus@golfbc.com wwww.nicklausnorth.com Whistler Golf Club 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Ro Davies ����������� p604‑932‑3280 f604‑932‑4015 ero@whistlergolf.com wwww.whistlergolf.com

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Hotels and Motels

Resorts/Retreats Discovery Place Retreat 1556 Park Ave, Roberts Creek V0N 2W2 Carole James ���������������������������������p604‑885‑0405 ediscover@discoveryplaceretreat.com wwww.discoveryplaceretreat.com Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina 12849 Lagoon Rd PO Box 153, Madeira Park V0N 2H0 ������������� p604‑883‑2456 f604‑883‑2122 epbasstmgr@crmr.com wwww.paintedboat.com Ruby Lake Resort Ltd 15426 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park V0N 2H1 ������������� p604‑883‑2269 f604‑883‑3602 einfo@rubylakeresort.com wwww.rubylakeresort.com

Telecommunications/ Videoconferencing/ Webcasting Nita Lake Lodge 2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler V0N 1B2 Nancy Steward �� p604‑966‑5803 f604‑966‑5709 enancy@nitalakelodge.com wwww.nitalakelodge.com Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside 4320 Sundial Cres, Whistler V0N 1B4 Don Prins ������������ p604‑905‑2999 f604‑905‑2995 edprins@panpacific.com wwww.panpacificwhistler.com Westin Resort & Spa, The 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Susan Kneider ���� p604‑905‑5000 f604‑905‑5589 esales@westinwhistler.com wwww.westinwhistler.com Whistler Village Inn & Suites 4429 Sundial Pl, Whistler V0N 1B4 Karen Denton ����� p604‑938‑4691 f604‑932‑3487 ekaren@wvis.ca wwww.whistlervillageinnandsuites.com

Photography - Event/Videography Coast Mountain Photography & Video 4122 Village Green Suite 105, Whistler V0N 1B4 Brad Kasselman � p604‑938‑1468 f604‑938‑1408 ebrad@coastphoto.com wwww.coastphotoimages.com

Regional Convention Spaces

Delta Whistler Village Suites 4308 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Jackie Fulton ����������������������������������p604‑938‑6511 ejackie.fulton@deltahotels.com wwww.deltahotels.com Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B4 Victoria Dyson ���� p604‑938‑8000 f604‑938‑2055 echateauwhistlerresort@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/whistler Le Chamois Whistler Hotel/Whistler Retreats 4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Bryan Reimer ������ p604‑938‑8810 f604‑938‑8872 einfo@whistlerretreats.com wwww.lechamoiswhistlerhotel.com Lodging Ovations 2036 London Lane, Whistler V0N1B2 Jaime Dunn ������������������������������������p604‑935-7028 wwww.lodgingovations.com/groups

MediaPower New Media Communications 40044 Plateau Dr, Squamish V8B 0C2 Pesi A Unwalla �������������������������������p604‑970‑5055 einfo@mediapower.ca wwww.eventcastlive.ca

Tourist Attractions - Major

Ziptrek Ecotours PO Box 734, Whistler V0N 1B0 Warrick Hubbard p604‑935‑0001 f604‑905‑2243 ewebres@ziptrek.com wwww.ziptrek.com

Universities and Colleges Quest University Canada 3200 University Blvd, Squamish V8B 0N8 Kathy Bennett ���� p604‑898‑8000 f604‑815‑0829 ekathy.bennett@questu.ca wwww.questu.ca

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Brackendale Art Gallery 41950 Government Rd Box 100, Brackendale V8B 0A1 Thor Froslev �������� p604‑898‑3333 f604‑898‑3333 einfo@BrackendaleArtGallery.com wwww.brackendaleartgallery.com

Hotels and Motels Aava Whistler Hotel 4005 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Hattie Myers ������ p604‑932‑2522 f604‑932‑6311 ehattie@aavawhistlerhotel.com wwww.aavawhistlerhotel.com Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler 4154 Village Green, Whistler V0N 1B4 Jasmine Ashworth �������������������������p800‑667‑3363 f604‑932‑2635 ejashworth@crystal-lodge.com wwww.crystal-lodge.com

Beach Gardens Resort & Marina 7074 Westminster St, Powell River V8A 1C5 Joan Barszczewski �������������������������p604‑485‑6267 f604‑485‑2343 ebeachgardens@shaw.ca wwww.beachgardens.com

Powell River Town Centre Hotel 4660 Joyce Ave, Powell River V8A 3B6 Shelley Halliday � p604‑485‑3000 f604‑485‑3031 einfo@prtowncentrehotel.com wwww.prtowncentrehotel.com

Restaurants Alta Bistro 4319 Main St Suite 104, Whistler V0N 1B4 ������������������������������������������p604‑932‑2582 einfo@altabistro.com wwww.altabistro.com

CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre 39645 Government Rd PO Box 2387, Squamish V8B 0B6 Ken Tanner ��������� p604‑898‑9336 f604‑898‑2509 egeneralmanager@wcra.org wwww.wcra.org/roundhouse The CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre in Squamish - conferences, trade shows, meetings and banquets set in a spectacular mountain vista.

Tourism Whistler 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Liana Duff ����������� p778‑578‑6600 f604‑932‑7231 elduff@tourismwhistler.com wwww.whistler.com/meetings Whistler Conference Centre 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 �������������� p604‑932‑3928 f604‑932‑7231 esales@tourismwhistler.com wwww.whistler.com/meetings

CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre 39645 Government Rd PO Box 2387, Squamish V8B 0B6 Ken Tanner ��������� p604‑898‑9336 f604‑898‑2509 egeneralmanager@wcra.org wwww.wcra.org/roundhouse The CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre in Squamish - conferences, trade shows, meetings and banquets set in a spectacular mountain vista.

Resorts/Retreats Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Tara Colpitts ������� p800‑515‑4050 f604‑966‑5093 esales@hiltonwhistler.com wwww.hiltonwhistler.com Mountainside Lodge 4417 Sundial Pl, Whistler V0N 1B4 Garret Groenveld p415‑885‑8801 f604‑932‑6864 egarret.groenveld@wyn.com wwww.extraholidays.com Tantalus Resort Lodge 4200 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Kartika Karjana �� p604‑932‑4146 f604‑932‑2405 etantalus@deltahotels.com wwww.tantaluslodge.com Whistler Blackcomb Mountain 4545 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B2 ������������������������������������������p888‑932‑3400 ewbsales@whistlerblackcomb.com wwww.whistlerblackcomb.com

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Gwen Baudisch �� p604‑964‑0997 f604‑964‑0965 egwen.baudisch@slcc.ca wwww.slcc.ca Whistler’s Aboriginal venue accommodates dinners of 150 people and receptions upwards of 700 people. New in 2013 - Mezzanine patio with 2500sq. ft. of retractable awnings.

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Canadian Wilderness Adventures Ltd 4282 Mountain Sq PO Box 701, Whistler V0N 1B0 �������������� p604‑938‑1554 f604‑938‑1576 esales@canadian01.com wwww.canadianwilderness.com

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ISLAND CULTURE With the variety of venues and activities on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, your biggest challenge is making a choice. On Island time.

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nformed by nature but with access to the latest technology available, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are able to bring the two together for fabulous meeting experiences.

One of the destinations that gets worldwide recognition for its success in this arena is Tigh-NaMara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre, with 10,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space, a 20,000-square-foot spa and 192 hand-crafted log accommodations. Its conference centre has 12 rooms that can host up to 240 for a sit-down dinner and 350 for a reception.

The resort has put more than $2 million into renovations in the past couple of years, including a major overhaul to the Cedars Restaurant and Lounge, which can now accommodate 204 guests.

“Our extensive renovation to our Cedars Restaurant and Lounge has been a remarkable benefit to our resort,”

The Best Western Tin Wis near Tofino boasts the largest conference centre on Canada’s Pacific Rim, with 4,000 square feet of meeting space | BAILA LAZARUS

says Tigh-Na-Mara general manager Paul Drummond.

“Clientele as well as vendors have been telling us that when they’re in meetings or trade shows all day, they want a place … where they can go to unwind, to socialize with a few cocktails and appetizers.”

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A major overhaul to the Cedars Restaurant and Lounge at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre means the restaurant can now accommodate more than 200 guests Known for the low tide that uncovers miles of sandy beach, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre is the largest resort conference centre on Vancouver Island

Just up the coast about 10 minutes, Milner Gardens and Woodlands has 70 acres of natural woods and 10 acres of curated gardens to offer groups an unparalleled natural setting. Its Great Lawn overlooking the water can accommodate 150 guests.

Farther south – about a half hour away in Nanaimo – the Vancouver Island Convention Centre serves as a much-needed conference venue for the city. The building, which has been recognized for its green design and high-tech amenities, has 38,000 square feet of conference space that serves smaller to mid-sized groups, with its largest capacity being 1,300.

A $50 million 240-room hotel is planned next to the centre. Owner SSS Manhao has had development permits approved and expects the hotel to draw 70,000 Chinese to the area annually.

Across the island, Ucluelet, known as “Ukee” to locals, has fewer than 2,000 residents but boasts a new 16,000-square-foot community centre that has several multi-purpose rooms, as well as a 3,000-square-foot auditorium that can be rented for private functions. Activity rooms can fit 55 to 75 and can be used for conference activities or physical fitness such as yoga, while the main hall can hold 200 for seated functions. Groups can even rent the council chamber itself, which holds 57 in lecture

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seating. The building has ample outdoor space for more reception activities or to put up a tent for added coverage in bad weather.

Down the road from the centre, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, which gets its name from the black volcanic rock surrounding it on its beachfront property and used throughout its decor, is a five-star option for private events. It has four meeting rooms ranging in size from 935 to 2,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 200 for a reception or 140 for a sit-down dinner.

Both the community centre and the resort are close to seaside walking trails, and the city is well served by kayaking, fishing and whale- or bear-watching excursions.

Up the coast from Ucluelet, near Tofino, the Best Western Tin Wis boasts the largest conference centre on Canada’s Pacific Rim, with 4,000 square feet of meeting space, and can host conventions of up to 250 guests.

If your group is on the large size, or your interest lies in B.C.’s capital, the Victoria Conference Centre, the largest on the island, has 73,000 square feet of meeting space to accommodate corporate events and trade shows. It has 20 multi-purpose meeting rooms, a flexible exhibit hall and a 400-seat lecture theatre, and can hold up to 1,100 for a banquet, 2,000 for stand-up reception or 1,500 theatre-style.

The Great Lawn at Milner Gardens in Qualicum Beach can easily hold 150 for a waterfront reception. The tea house can fit small groups if the weather’s bad

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(Clockwise from above) The Victoria Conference Centre, the largest on the Island, boasts 73,000 square feet of meeting space to accommodate corporate events and trade shows. It has 20 multi-purpose meeting rooms and can hold up to 1,100 for a banquet, 2,000 for stand-up reception or 1,500 theatrestyle | RED ARROW CREATIVE Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan and developer Junhao Chen cut the ribbon to launch construction of the SSS Manhao hotel in August 2014. The $50 million 240-room hotel is being built next to the Vancouver Island Convention Centre At the Ucluelet Community Centre, groups can rent the city’s council chamber for meeting space. It holds 57 in lecture seating | BAILA LAZARUS Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, located right on the water in Ucluelet, has four meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 200 for a reception or 140 for a sit-down dinner

In 2009, it added the Crystal Garden across the road to its meeting space, boosting its area by 25,000 square feet.

If your goal is to get away to the smaller islands, Harbour House Hotel on Salt Spring has two meeting rooms that can fit 40 to 120 seated and 50 to 160 for stand-up receptions. Its outdoor lawn can fit up to 300 seated or standing. Hastings House, also on Salt Spring, offers special corporate meeting, food and accommodation packages for six to 60. It can also offer team-building exercises, yoga or crabbing excursions.

The well-known Hollyhock retreat on Cortes Island offers both conference facilities and accommodations and can host up to 100. 

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Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Black Creek Banquet Facilities Coastal Black Estate Winery 2186 Endall Rd, Black Creek V9J 1G8 ������������������������������������������p250‑337‑8325 einfo@coastalblack.ca wwww.coastalblack.ca

Bowser Resorts/Retreats Shady Shores Beach Resort 6695 Island Hwy No 118, Bowser V0R 1G0 Carolyn Graeme � p888‑863‑4455 f250‑757‑9507 einfo@shadyshoresbeachresort.com wwww.shadyshoresbeachresort.com

Campbell River Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Austrian Chalet 462 South Island Hwy, Campbell River V9W 1A5 ������������ p250‑923‑4231 f250‑923‑2840 einfo@bwcampbellriver.com wwww.bwcampbellriver.com Coast Discovery Inn and Marina 975 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C4 ������������� p250‑287‑9225 f250‑287‑2213 wwww.coasthotels.com Resorts/Retreats Ocean Resort 4384 South Island Hwy, Campbell River V9H 1E8 Travis Greco �������� p250‑923‑4281 f250‑923‑8744 etravis@oceanresort.ca wwww.oceanresort.ca Oyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre 4357 South Island Hwy, Campbell River V9H 1N4 Howard Henning p250‑923‑7413 f250‑923‑7420 einfo@oysterbayresort.com wwww.oysterbayresort.com Painter’s Lodge Holiday & Fishing Resort 1625 McDonald Rd, Campbell River V9W 4S5 Laurie McPherson ��������������������������p800‑663‑7090 f250‑598‑1361 elaurie_mcpherson@obmg.com wwww.painterslodge.com Strathcona Park Lodge 41040 Gold River Highway Box 2160, Campbell River V9W 5C5 ������������� p250‑286‑3122 f250‑286‑6010 einfo@strathcona.bc.ca wwww.strathcona.bc.ca Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Maritime Heritage Centre 621 Island Hwy PO Box 483, Campbell River V9W 5C1 Trish Whiteside �� p250‑286‑3161 f250‑286‑3162 einfo@maritimeheritagecentre.ca wwww.bcp45.org Book your next event in our beautiful facility, with a lovely, unobstructed view of Discovery Passage.

Waterfront venue with lots of character.

Courtenay Banquet Facilities Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay V9N 6C6 Susan Murphy ���� p250‑338‑1000 f250‑338‑0303 efilberg@courtenay.ca wwww.courtenay.ca Hotels and Motels Anco Motel 1998 Ltd 1885 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K9 Tanis Clark ���������� p250‑334‑2451 f250‑334‑3420 eancocourtenay@shaw.ca wwww.ancomotelbc.com Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K4 Maria Gustafsson ��������������������������p250‑338‑2745 f250‑338‑5442 esales@thewesterlyhotel.com wwww.thewesterlyhotel.ca

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley 2200 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L4 Grant Smith �������� p778‑225‑0010 f778‑225‑0019 ehixreservations@hiexcomoxvalley.com wwww.hiexpress.com/courtenayse Old House Village Hotel & Spa 1730 Riverside Ln, Courtenay V9N 8C7 �������������� p250‑703‑0202 f250‑703‑0209 ereservations@oldhousevillage.com wwww.oldhousevillage.com Travelodge Courtenay 2605 Cliff Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L8 �������������� p800‑795‑9486 f250‑334‑4694 einfo@travelodgecourtenay.com wwww.travelodgecourtenay.com Resorts/Retreats Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community 399 Clubhouse Dr, Courtenay V9N 9G3 Michael Boyd ����� p250‑703‑5050 f250‑703‑5020 emboyd@crownisle.com wwww.crownisle.com Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay V9N 9R9 �������������� p250‑338‑1323 f250‑338‑0058 esales@kingfisherspa.com wwww.kingfisherspa.com Restaurants Bisque Restaurant 307 B 14th St, Courtenay V9N 8P5 ������������������������������������������p250‑334‑8564 emanagement@bisquerestaurant.ca wwww.bisquerestaurant.ca Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay V9N 6C6 Susan Murphy ���� p250‑338‑1000 f250‑338‑0303 efilberg@courtenay.ca wwww.courtenay.ca The place to meet in Courtenay with central downtown fully equipped locations. Includes two 4,500 - 6,000 sq ft banquet halls and meeting rooms of all sizes.

Cowichan Bay Banquet Facilities Masthead Restaurant, The 1705 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N0 ������������������������������������������p250‑748‑3714 einfo@themastheadrestaurant.com wwww.themastheadrestaurant.com Resorts/Retreats Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N0 Deena Skinner ���� p250‑715‑1000 f250‑715‑1001 einfo@oceanfrontcowichanbay.com wwww.oceanfrontcowichanbay.com Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd Box 22, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N0 Sharon McLeod ������������������������������p250‑746‑4955 ecwbs@classicboats.org wwww.classicboats.org

Duncan Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Duncan-Cowichan Visitor Info Centre Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre 2896 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan V9L 6C2 Sonja Nagel ������� p250‑748‑1111 f250‑746‑8222 echamber@duncancc.bc.ca wwww.duncancc.bc.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club 6507 North Rd, Duncan V9L 6K9 ��������������� p250‑746‑8993 f250‑746‑8955 egolf@duncanmeadows.com wwww.duncanmeadows.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn 6474 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 6C6 Karla Silva ���������� p250‑748‑2722 f250‑748‑2207 eksilva@cowichanvalleyinn.com wwww.cowichanvalleyinn.com Travelodge Duncan 140 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3P7 ��������������� p250‑748‑4311 f250‑748‑1774 edpetrie@travelodgeduncan.com wwww.travelodgeduncan.com Resorts/Retreats Quamichan Inn, The 1478 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan V9L 5R2 ��������������� p250‑746‑7028 f250‑746‑5223 equamichaninn@shaw.ca wwww.thequamichaninn.com

Gabriola Island Haven, The 240 Davis Rd, Gabriola Island V0R 1X1 Louise Amuir ������ p877‑247‑9238 f250‑247‑8454 elouise@haven.ca wwww.haven.ca

Honeymoon Bay

Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat 10028 Park Dr Box 121, Honeymoon Bay V0R 1Y0 Chris Clarke �������� p888‑749‑4252 f250‑749‑4254 eadmin@honeymoonbayretreat.com wwww.honeymoonbayretreat.com A not-for-profit health & wellness centre. Ideal for corporate & private group retreats. Deluxe accommodations, peaceful & quiet setting.

Ladysmith Banquet Facilities Ricky’s All-Day Grill 370 Trans Canada Hwy No 24, Ladysmith V9G 1T9 Donna Streeter ��� p250‑245‑7933 f250‑245‑5212 eladysmith@rickysr.com wwww.gotorickys.com

Nanaimo Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce 2133 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9S 1H8 Kim Smythe �������� p250‑756‑1191 f250‑756‑1584 einfo@nanaimochamber.bc.ca wwww.nanaimochamber.bc.ca Tourism Vancouver Island 65 Front St Suite 501, Nanaimo V9R 5H9 Denise Le Gal ����� p250‑754‑3500 f250‑754‑3599 einfo@tourismvi.ca wwww.tourismvi.ca Banquet Facilities Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Denise Tacon ������ p250‑244‑4050 f250‑244‑4055 edtacon@viconference.com wwww.viconference.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Nanaimo Golf Club 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo V9S 3N8 �������������� p250‑758‑2451 f250‑758‑9612 efb@nanaimogolfclub.ca wwww.nanaimogolfclub.ca Hotels and Motels Best Western Northgate Hotel 6450 Metral Dr, Nanaimo V9T 2L8 Jeff Wallace ������� p250‑390‑2222 f250‑390‑2412 egm@bestwesternnorthgate.com wwww.bestwesternnorthgate.com Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel 70 Church St, Nanaimo V9R 5H4 �������������� p250‑754‑6835 f250‑754‑2638 esales@dorchesternanaimo.com wwww.dorchesternanaimo.com Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview 809 Island Hwy S, Nanaimo V9R 5K1 �������������� p250‑754‑8171 f250‑754‑8557 einfo@nanaimohotel.com wwww.nanaimohotel.com Grand Hotel Nanaimo 4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo V9T 4Z4 Susie Sirri ����������� p250‑758‑3000 f250‑729‑2808 esusie.sirri@thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca wwww.thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel 1 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo V8Z 5M2 ������������� p250‑753‑2241 f250‑753‑6522 einfo@hojonanaimo.com wwww.hojonanaimo.com Inn on Long Lake 4700 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo V9T 1W6 James Young ������ p250‑758‑1144 f250‑758‑5832 emanager@innonlonglake.com wwww.innonlonglake.com

Painted Turtle Guesthouse 121 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 3A2 Sabrina Sawchuk p250‑753‑4432 f250‑753‑4434 esabrina@paintedturtle.ca wwww.paintedturtle.ca Travelodge Nanaimo 96 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo V9S 4K1 Michelle Se �������� p250‑754‑6355 f250‑754‑1301 esales@travelodgenanaimo.com wwww.travelodgenanaimo.com Regional Convention Spaces Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Denise Tacon ������ p250‑244‑4050 f250‑244‑4055 edtacon@viconference.com wwww.viconference.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Beban Park Recreation Centre 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9T 3K7 Janelle Timmins � p250‑756‑5202 f250‑756‑5240 ejanelle.timmins@nanaimo.ca wwww.nanaimo.ca Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 6E4 Kelly Ackeral ������ p250‑753‑6601 f250‑753‑4155 ek.ackeral@coasthotels.com wwww.coasthotels.com Nanaimo Museum 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Becka Macdonald ��������������������������p250‑753‑1821 einfo@nanaimomuseum.ca wwww.nanaimomuseum.ca Painted Turtle Guesthouse 121 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 3A2 Sabrina Sawchuk p250‑753‑4432 f250‑753‑4434 esabrina@paintedturtle.ca wwww.paintedturtle.ca Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Denise Tacon ������ p250‑244‑4050 f250‑244‑4055 edtacon@viconference.com wwww.viconference.com Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Nanaimo Museum 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Becka Macdonald ��������������������������p250‑753‑1821 einfo@nanaimomuseum.ca wwww.nanaimomuseum.ca

Parksville Banquet Facilities Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Ave Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit � p250‑248‑6234 f250‑248‑8634 einfo@parksvillecentre.com wwww.parksvillecentre.com Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants

Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism PO Box 239, Parksville V9P 2G4 Karyn Doerksen �� p250‑248‑6300 f250‑248‑6308 ekaryn@pqbtourism.com wwww.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com Hotels and Motels Quality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood St PO Box 1720, Parksville V9P 2H5 Heather Corcoran p250‑248‑8333 f250‑248‑4689 ehcorcoran@qualityresortparksville.com wwww.qualityresortparksville.com Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ��� p250‑248‑2072 f250‑248‑4140 emariah.hamilton@tigh-na-mara.com wwww.tigh-na-mara.com Travelodge Parksville 424 West Island Hwy, Parksville V9P 1K8 Brandy Prseley ��� p250‑248‑2232 f250‑248‑3273 erooms@travelodgeparksville.com wwww.travelodgeparksville.com

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Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Meeting Planners Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism PO Box 239, Parksville V9P 2G4 Karyn Doerksen �� p250‑248‑6300 f250‑248‑6308 ekaryn@pqbtourism.com wwww.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com Resorts/Retreats Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 Robynne Shaw ��� p877‑977‑8669 f250‑947‑2507 ereservations@sunriseridge.ca wwww.sunriseridge.ca Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ��� p250‑248‑2072 f250‑248‑4140 emariah.hamilton@tigh-na-mara.com wwww.tigh-na-mara.com Tourist Attractions - Major Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism PO Box 239, Parksville V9P 2G4 Karyn Doerksen �� p250‑248‑6300 f250‑248‑6308 ekaryn@pqbtourism.com wwww.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Gowlland Harbour Resort 823 Gowlland Harbour Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 �������������� p250‑285‑3572 f866‑515‑4641 einfo@gowllandharbour.com wwww.gowllandharbour.com Seascape Waterfront Resort PO Box 566, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 �������������� p250‑285‑3450 f250‑285‑2101 einfo@seascapewaterfrontresort.com wwww.seascapewaterfrontresort.com

Qualicum Beach Hotels and Motels Qualicum Beach Inn 2690 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach V9K 1G8 Jim Gardiner ������ p250‑752‑6914 f250‑752‑6910 ejim@qualicumbeachinn.com wwww.qualicumbeachinn.com Restaurants Qualicum Beach Inn 2690 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach V9K 1G8 Jim Gardiner ������ p250‑752‑6914 f250‑752‑6910 ejim@qualicumbeachinn.com wwww.qualicumbeachinn.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Qualicum Beach Inn 2690 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach V9K 1G8 Jim Gardiner ������ p250‑752‑6914 f250‑752‑6910 ejim@qualicumbeachinn.com wwww.qualicumbeachinn.com

Quathiaski Cove

Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Ave Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit � p250‑248‑6234 f250‑248‑8634 einfo@parksvillecentre.com wwww.parksvillecentre.com Parksville Community & Conference Centre offers 21,000 sq ft of dedicated meeting place.

The centre boasts a lovely auditorium/theatre and stage (complete with dressing rooms), four meeting rooms and a full service catering kitchen.

Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 Robynne Shaw ��� p877‑977‑8669 f250‑947‑2507 ereservations@sunriseridge.ca wwww.sunriseridge.ca Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ��� p250‑248‑2072 f250‑248‑4140 emariah.hamilton@tigh-na-mara.com wwww.tigh-na-mara.com

Pender Island Resorts/Retreats Poets Cove Resort & Spa 9801 Spalding Rd, Pender Island V0N 2M3 ������������ p250‑629‑2100 f250‑629‑2105 esales@poetscove.com wwww.poetscove.com

Port Alberni Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel 4277 Stamp Ave, Port Alberni V9Y 7X8 �������������� p250‑724‑7171 f250‑724‑9691 einfo@bestwesternbarclay.com wwww.bestwesternbarclay.com Hospitality Inn 3835 Redford St, Port Alberni V9Y 3S2 Jonathan Cross �� p250‑723‑8111 f250‑723‑0088 einfo@hospitalityinnportalberni.com wwww.hospitalityinnportalberni.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre 5895 River Rd Pacific Rim Hwy 4, Port Alberni V9Y 6Z5 �������������� p250‑724‑6800 f250‑724‑6887 einfo@cedarwood.bc.ca wwww.cedarwood.bc.ca

Quadra Island Resorts/Retreats April Point Resort & Spa 900 April Point Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 Laurie McPherson ��������������������������p800‑663‑7090 f250‑598‑1361 elaurie_mcpherson@obmg.com wwww.aprilpoint.com

Resorts/Retreats Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 1 Lighthouse Rd PO Box 460, Quathiaski Cove V0P 1N0 �������������� p250‑285‑2042 f250‑285‑2532 ehelenchickite@capemudgeresort.bc.ca wwww.capemudgeresort.bc.ca Whiskey Point Resort 725 Quathiaski Rd Box 309, Quathiaski Cove V0P 1N0 Nanci Cook ��������� p250‑285‑2201 f250‑285‑2424 eresort@whiskeypoint.com wwww.whiskeypoint.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western PLUS Emerald Isle 2306 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1X2 ��������������� p250‑656‑4441 f250‑655‑1351 efrontdesk@bwemeralisle.com wwww.bwemeraldisle.com Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa 9805 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 Christine Ball ������ p250‑655‑9770 f250‑655‑9762 echristine.ball@sidneypier.com wwww.sidneypier.com Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites 9775 First St, Sidney V8L 3E1 Denis Paquette ��� p888‑656‑1131 f250‑656‑9396 estay@sidneywaterfront.com wwww.sidneywaterfront.com Victoria Airport Travelodge 2280 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1X1 Nick Coates �������� p866‑656‑1176 f250‑656‑7344 einfo@airporttravelodge.com wwww.travelodgevictoriaairport.ca Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1W9 Brad Edgett �������� p250‑656‑0275 f250‑656‑0271 ebedgett@marywinspear.ca wwww.marywinspear.ca Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 Alison Barratt ���������������������������������p604‑665‑7511 eed@oceandiscovery.ca wwww.oceandiscovery.ca

Sooke Banquet Facilities Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 0V1 �������������� p250‑642‑0805 f250‑642‑0670 esookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Resorts/Retreats Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 0V1 �������������� p250‑642‑0805 f250‑642‑0670 esookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Ocean Wilderness Inn 9171 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 1G3 Lori LeCount �����������������������������������p250‑646‑2116 estay@oceanwildernessinn.com wwww.oceanwildernessinn.com Points West Oceanfront Resort 8969 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 1E7 Veronica Smith ��� p778‑352‑1783 f778‑352‑1788 epointswestoceanfrontresort@gmail.com wwww.pointswestoceanfrontresort.com Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd, Sooke V9Z 0T4 ��������������� p250‑642‑3421 f250‑642‑6988 einfo@sookeharbourhouse.com wwww.sookeharbourhouse.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 0V1 �������������� p250‑642‑0805 f250‑642‑0670 esookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Tofino Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Tofino 1426 Pacific Rim Hwy Box 249, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Kirsten Soder ���������������������������������p250‑725‑3414 einfo@tourismtofino.com wwww.tourismtofino.com Resorts/Retreats Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Box 130, Tofino V0R 2Z0 �������������� p888‑333‑5405 f250‑726‑8558 einfo@wildretreat.com wwww.wildretreat.com

Saanich Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Gordon Head Recreation Centre 4100 Lambrick Way, Saanich V8N 5R3 �������������� p250‑475‑7100 f250‑475‑1771 elisa.grealy@saanich.ca wwww.saanich.ca

Salt Spring Island Hotels and Motels Hastings House Country House Hotel 160 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island V8K 2S2 �������������� p800‑661‑9255 f250‑537‑5333 esales@hastingshouse.com wwww.hastingshouse.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Harbour House Hotel Restaurant and Organic Farm 121 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island V8K 2S2 Roberta Martell �� p250‑537‑5571 f250‑537‑4618 eevents@saltspringharbourhouse.com wwww.saltspringharbourhouse.com

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Victoria Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau 737 Yates St Suite 200, Victoria V8W 1L6 Kelly Pitt ������������� p250‑414‑6999 f250‑361‑9733 ekelly.pitt@tourismvictoria.com wwww.tourismvictoria.com Banquet Facilities Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre 638 Fisgard St, Victoria V8W 1R6 Guy Le Monnier �� p250‑475‑1948 f250‑475‑1928 eoffice@ambrosiacatering.ca wwww.ambrosiacentre.com University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 Daphne Andrews p250‑721‑8703 f250‑721‑8930 edandrews@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor Bus Services University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 Daphne Andrews p250‑721‑8703 f250‑721‑8930 edandrews@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor Wilson’s Transportation Ltd 4196 Glanford Ave, Victoria V8Z 4B6 Joe Jansen ��������� p800‑567‑3288 f250‑475‑2911 esales@wilsonstransportation.com wwww.wilsonstransportation.com Car Rentals University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 Daphne Andrews p250‑721‑8703 f250‑721‑8930 edandrews@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor

Caterers Melting Moments Catering 1577 Cedarglen Rd, Victoria V8N 2B1 Paul Silletta �������� p250‑385‑2462 f250‑385‑2462 einfo@meltingmoments.ca wwww.meltingmoments.ca University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 Daphne Andrews p250‑721‑8703 f250‑721‑8930 edandrews@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants Podium - Conference & Event Specialists 2661 Queenswood Dr, Victoria V8N 1X6 Marischal De Armond ��������������������p250‑472‑7644 f250‑472‑7664 einfo@podiumconferences.com wwww.podiumconferences.com Reboot Communications Ltd 21 Dallas Rd Suite 814, Victoria V8V 4Z9 Greg Spievak ����������������������������������p250‑388‑6060 einfo@rebootcommunications.com wwww.rebootcommunications.com Event Planners Monica Powell Event Management 1075 Portage Rd, Victoria V8Z 1L1 Monica Powell �������������������������������p250‑217‑0772 emonicapowell@shaw.ca wwww.monicapowellevents.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Olympic View Golf Club 643 Latoria Rd, Victoria V9C 3A3 �������������� p250‑474‑3673 f250‑474‑4001 einfo_olympic@golfbc.com wwww.olympicviewgolf.com Victoria Golf Club 1110 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2M9 ������������� p250‑598‑4321 f250‑598‑4980 enormajean@victoriagolf.com wwww.victoriagolf.com Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, The 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Jordan Ray ��������� p250‑391‑7176 f250‑391‑3792 ejray@bearmountain.ca wwww.westin.com/bearmountain Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Victoria 3233 Maple St, Victoria V8X 4Y9 Malcolm Stevens p250‑475‑7500 f250‑475‑7599 evictoria@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel 642 Johnson St, Victoria V8W 1M6 Connie Stecyk ���� p800‑663‑7241 f250‑388‑5343 e62063@hotel.bestwestern.com wwww.bestwesterncarltonplazahotel.com Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria V8W 1B2 Mark Paul ����������� p800‑663‑5891 f250‑380‑1950 empaul@chateauvictoria.com wwww.chateauvictoria.com Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria 3020 Blanshard St, Victoria V8T 5C7 Greg Shew ��������� p250‑382‑4400 f250‑382‑4053 emeetings@comfortvictoria.ca wwww.comfortvictoria.ca Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa 45 Songhees Rd, Victoria V9A 6T3 Nicole MacKinnon �������������������������p250‑360‑2999 f250‑360‑5882 enicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com wwww.deltavictoria.com DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria 777 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 2B5 Wendy McNabb � p250‑388‑5111 f250‑385‑1323 ewendy.mcnabb@hilton.com wwww.doubletreevictoria.com Fairmont Empress 721 Government St, Victoria V8W 1W5 Angela Rafuse-Tahir �����������������������p250‑384‑8111 f250‑389‑2747 etheempress@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/empress-victoria Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites 345 Quebec St, Victoria V8V 1W4 Melanie Koller ��� p250‑385‑2405 f250‑480‑6593 emkoller@silverbirchhotels.com wwww.harbourtowers.com Hotel Grand Pacific 463 Belleville St, Victoria V8V 1X3 James Fry ����������� p250‑380‑4453 f250‑380‑4475 ejfry@hotelgrandpacific.com wwww.hotelgrandpacific.com

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University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 Daphne Andrews p250‑721‑8703 f250‑721‑8930 edandrews@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Blue Crab Catering 146 Kingston St, Victoria V8V 1V4 Ella Traversy ������� p250‑940‑1101 f250‑360‑1418 ecateringvictoria@coasthotels.com wwww.bluecrab.ca Burnside Gorge Community Association 471 Cecelia Ave, Victoria V8T 4T4 Michelle Stafford p250‑388‑5251 f250‑388‑5269 emichelle@burnsidegorge.ca wwww.burnsidegorge.ca Cedar Hill Recreation Centre & Cedar Hill Golf Course 3220 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria V8P 3Y3 Sandra Haggstrom �������������������������p250‑475‑7130 f250‑370‑1190 esandra.haggstrom@saanich.ca wwww.saanich.ca GR Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Rd, Victoria V9A 6T2 Heather Baggott � p250‑475‑5465 f250‑388‑7819 eheather.baggott@saanich.ca wwww.saanich.ca IMAX® Victoria 675 Belleville St, Victoria V8W 1A1 Jordan Batchelor p250‑480‑4887 f250‑480‑4830 eevents@imaxvictoria.com wwww.imaxvictoria.com Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ��� p250‑381‑0999 f250‑381‑0988 eronette@magnoliahotel.com wwww.magnoliahotel.com Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2N2 Kris Morash �������� p250‑598‑4556 f250‑598‑6180 einfo@oakbaybeachhotel.com wwww.oakbaybeachhotel.com University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 Daphne Andrews p250‑721‑8703 f250‑721‑8930 edandrews@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor

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Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor � p250‑361‑1019 f250‑361‑1099 eevelyno@victoriaconference.com wwww.victoriaconference.com Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, The 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Tracey Webster �� p250‑391‑5203 f250‑391‑3792 etracey.webster@westinbearmountain.com wwww.westin.com/bearmountain Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Craigdarroch Castle 1050 Joan Cres, Victoria V8S 3L5 Elisabeth Hazell � p250‑592‑5323 f250‑592‑1099 efacilityrental@thecastle.ca wwww.thecastle.ca

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For a conference with a keynote speaker, professional meeting, training session or a grand gala, we have the perfect space!

Nearly 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space have received a fresh multi-million dollar transformation. This includes an AMAZING lecture theatre & ballroom!

Complimentary Wi-fi, Prestons Restaurant, Mama San Kitchen • Bar • Lounge, Business Centre, Complimentary Parking, Fitness Facilities.

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TOWN AND COUNTRY

Thompson Okanagan combines urban sophistication with wild pleasures

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BY PETER MITHAM

Okanagan ski resorts offer some of the best powder in North America | DESTINATION BC/DON WEIXL

hompson Okanagan is the crossroads of B.C. and a microcosm of the province. Stretching from Alberta to the U.S. border, the region includes both the world-famous Rockies and tributaries of the region’s mighty rivers that run west to the Pacific.

Kamloops is a crossroads for highways from across the West, while Kelowna International Airport offers a convenient landing point for visitors from across the continent.

The largest cities in the Interior are here, led by Kelowna, home to UBC Okanagan. The campus rivals the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) campus in Vancouver for its setting, which can accommodate groups of 300 people at a time. On-campus accommodation is within a few minutes of the airport for guests, whether they’re meeting at the university or at venues downtown.

The university’s facilities complement those of the 320-suite Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. Situated on Okanagan Lake, the hotel boasts 30,000 square feet of conference space including a ballroom with a capacity of more than 1,500 people. The smaller, 185-room Coast

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Whitewater rafting on the Thompson River is a great way to build confidence in your team | DESTINATION BC/TOM RYAN

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The Harvest Golf Club in Kelowna is one of many courses to visit after work is done | HARVEST GOLF CLUB

Capri Hotel offers an additional 15,000 square feet of meeting space.

Farther north, the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops boasts a seating capacity of 6,400 people and 20,000 square feet of exhibition space, making it one of the larger venues in the region.

Both the Kamloops Convention Centre and Thompson

Kamloops has the meeting facilities you require and some of the most unique experiences for your delegates. Contact Lisa to assist you!

• Off/On-Site Venue Selection

• Team Building Activities

• Resource Materials

• Pre/Post Experiences Ideas

Lisa Strachan Manager - Trade, Meetings & Spor t

lisa@tourismkamloops.com 1-800-662-1994

Rivers University offer approximately 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space each, the latter including the 300-seat Barber Centre, the province’s largest in-theround lecture theatre.

Smaller centres include Vernon, a bustling industrial centre, and Penticton, a key meeting point for the region’s growing wine industry.

“OUR CONFERENCE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. I’M SINGING THE PRAISES OF KAMLOOPS TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN.” Heidi Wilker CMP, Blessed Events

tourismkamloops.com/meethere

#EXPLOREKAMLOOPS Photo credits: Kelly Funk, Tyler Meade, Privato Winery

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The Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre has the largest slice of meeting space in downtown Vernon, though additional space is also available at the Silver Star ski hill, Sparkling Hill Resort and the Predator Ridge Golf Course.

Meanwhile, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre offers 60,000 square feet of event space and the South

Okanagan Events Centre has 25,000 square feet of exhibit space. A short distance away, Penticton Lakeside Resort offers meeting and banquet facilities in a lakeside location.

Osoyoos, at the southern end of the Okanagan on the U.S. border, is home to the 226-room Spirit Ridge Resort and Spa, adjacent to the 9,000-square-foot Nk’Mip Conference Centre – the largest conference facility south of Penticton.

Ranches in the Thompson Okanagan lend a whole new meaning to “blue-sky thinking” | DESTINATION BC

• 185 tastefully appointed guest rooms • complimentary parking • complimentary shuttle service • 24 hour business centre • 15,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, including our newly renovated ballroom • complimentary wireless internet • year round heated outdoor pool and hot tub • fitness facility • The Vintage Room and Vintner’s Poolside Grill on site restaurants • liquor retail store • specialty coffee bar • Beyond Wrapture Day Spa • Capri Centre Mall, home of “Winners”

1171 Harvey Avenue Kelowna BC t. 250.860.6060 • f. 250.762.3430 • tf. 877.203.1640 coastcaprihotel.com

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Wine tours are popular ways of exploring the Okanagan with your team | DESTINATION BC/DON WEIXL

Aboriginal culture brings a unique element to corporate meetings in the Okanagan | DESTINATION BC/DON WEIXL

Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna offers edge-ofthe-world excitement | BIG WHITE SKI RESORT

Additional capacity is available in the 3,000 square feet of event space at Watermark Beach Resort.

The rugged landscape that towers over the Thompson Okanagan’s urban centres, offers pleasures of its own, whether for meetings, team-building or recreational events.

Vernon’s historic O’Keefe Ranch just north of the city can accommodate 150 people for sit-down meals, as well as larger groups on the swath of green surrounding the main ranch house. Smaller meetings and incentive travel groups are a special focus of Tod Mountain Ranch in Heffley Creek.

In Oliver, the Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course

clubhouse can host dinners for up to 120 people overlooking Tuc-el-Nuit Lake. Additional golf-oriented venues include Quaaout Lodge at Talking Rock Golf Course on Little Shuswap Lake and the Dunes clubhouse in Kamloops, with its 3,000-square-foot ballroom.

A new visitor centre at Black Hills Estate Winery near Oliver places visitors in a vineyard setting, while Sandhill Winery’s new tasting room in downtown Kelowna lets visitors experience wine country without leaving town.

In addition, myriad tasting events hosted by local winery associations across the region provide opportunities to mingle with locals throughout the year. 

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Chase & District Chamber of Commerce 400 Shuswap Ave PO Box 592, Chase V0E 1M0 Elena Markin ������ p250‑679‑8432 f250‑679‑3120 eadmin@chasechamber.com wwww.chasechamber.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ���������������������������p800‑663‑4303 wwww.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.com Hotels and Motels Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ���������������������������p800‑663‑4303 wwww.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.com Resorts/Retreats

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Enderby & District Curling Club 1605 Kate St, Enderby V0E 1V2 �������������� p250‑838‑6702 f250‑838‑6729 eecc@enderbycurlingclub.ca wwww.enderbycurlingclub.ca

Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ���������������������������p800‑663‑4303 wwww.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.com Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ���������������������������p800‑663‑4303 wwww.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.com

Grand Forks Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce 1647 Central Ave PO Box 2949, Grand Forks V0H 1H0 James Wilson ���� p250‑442‑2722 f250‑442‑5311 einfo@boundarychamber.com wwww.boundarychamber.com

Kamloops Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Kamloops 1290 West Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops V2C 6R3 Lisa Strachan ����� p250‑372‑8000 f250‑372‑2121 elisa@tourismkamloops.com wwww.tourismkamloops.com Banquet Facilities Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker ����� p250‑828‑6660 f250‑828‑6698 ea.tasker@coasthotels.com wwww.coastkamloopshotel.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Eaglepoint Golf Resort 8888 Barnhartvale Rd, Kamloops V2C 6W1 ������������� p250‑573‑5675 f250‑573‑4810 einfo@eaglepointgolfresort.com wwww.eaglepointgolfresort.com

Kamloops Golf & Country Club 2960 Tranquille Rd Suite 16, Kamloops V2B 8B6 ������������������������������������������p250‑376‑8020 eadmin@kamloopsgolfclub.com wwww.kamloopsgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker ����� p250‑828‑6660 f250‑828‑6698 ea.tasker@coasthotels.com wwww.coastkamloopshotel.com Comfort Inn & Suites 1810 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 �������������� p250‑372‑0987 f250‑372‑0967 einfo@comfortinnkamloops.com wwww.comfortinnkamloops.com Four Points by Sheraton 1175 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1R5 Cecilia Guerrero � p250‑374‑4144 f250‑374‑0449 egm@fourpointskamloops.com wwww.fourpointskamloops.com Hotel Five540Forty 540 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B2 �������������� p250‑372‑2281 f250‑372‑1125 wwww.hotel540.ca Howard Johnson Inn - Downtown Kamloops 530 Columbia St, Kamloops V2C 2V1 �������������� p250‑372‑7761 f250‑374‑0455 einfo@howardjohnsonkamloops.com wwww.howardjohnsonkamloops.com Pacific Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 �������������� p250‑372‑0952 f250‑372‑0988 edesk@pacificinnkamloops.com wwww.pacificinnkamloops.com Plaza Hotel, The 405 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2A9 Rhian Williams ��� p250‑377‑8075 f250‑377‑8076 erhian@theplazahotel.ca wwww.theplazahotel.ca Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre 650 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B4 John Hanson ������ p250‑374‑1999 f250‑374‑9997 ejhanson@thompsonhotel.ca wwww.thompsonhotel.ca Regional Convention Spaces Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker ����� p250‑828‑6660 f250‑828‑6698 ea.tasker@coasthotels.com wwww.coastkamloopshotel.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker ����� p250‑828‑6660 f250‑828‑6698 ea.tasker@coasthotels.com wwww.coastkamloopshotel.com North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave Suite 452, Kamloops V2B 8M6 Doug Dickson ����� p250‑376‑4777 f250‑376‑4792 ensccs@shaw.ca wwww.nsccs.webs.com Sagebrush Theatre Box 104 1300 9th Ave, Kamloops V2C 5K3 Heather Regan ��� p250‑372‑3216 f250‑374‑7099 ehregan@wctlive.ca wwww.sagebrushtheatre.ca

Kelowna Audiovisual Services SW Audio Visual 325 Bay Ave Suite 1, Kelowna V1Y 7S3 Cal McCarthy ����� p250‑868‑3333 f250‑868‑3313 einfo@sw-online.com wwww.sw-online.com Decor and Design Services SHOWTIME Tradeshow & Display Services 325 Bay Ave Suite 1, Kelowna V1Y 7S3 Grant Mackney ��� p250‑868‑2465 f250‑868‑3313 egrant@showtimedisplay.com wwww.showtimedisplay.com Event Planners Synergy Events Inc 3320 Richter St Suite 203, Kelowna V1W 4V5 Lesley Spiegel ���� p250‑763‑9009 f250‑762‑6684 elspiegel@synergyevents.ca wwww.synergyevents.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Harvest Golf Club 2725 KLO Rd, Kelowna V1W 4S1 ������������� p250‑862‑3103 f250‑862‑3107 etgraham@harvestgolf.com wwww.harvestgolf.com Tower Ranch 1855 Tower Ranch Blvd, Kelowna V1P 1R2 Neil Schmidt ������ p250‑491‑8211 f250‑491‑8212 einfo@golftowerranch.com wwww.golftowerranch.com Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Kelowna 1140 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E7 Mike Greenhalgh p250‑862‑8888 f250‑862‑8884 ekelowna@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com Accommodation at University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding �� p888‑318‑8666 f250‑807‑9157 econferences.ubco@ubc.ca wwww.stayatubc.ca Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J1 Melissa Ibbotson p250‑860‑1212 f250‑860‑0675 eevents@bwkelowna.com wwww.bestwesternkelownahotel.com Coast Capri Hotel 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E8 Diane Wetherill �� p250‑860‑6060 f250‑762‑3430 ed.wetherill@coastcaprihotel.com wwww.coastcaprihotel.com Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre 1310 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P3 Heather Farris ���� p250‑763‑4500 f250‑868‑5605 eheather.farris@deltahotels.com wwww.deltagrandokanagan.com Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J2 Karyn Leanne Schueler ������������������p250‑763‑0500 f250‑763‑7555 einfo-hiek@fortisproperties.com wwww.hiexpress.com/kelownabc Royal Anne Hotel 348 Bernard Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6N5 �������������� p250‑763‑2277 f250‑763‑2636 eguestservices@royalannehotel.com wwww.royalannehotel.com Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna 2130 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6G8 �������������� p250‑980‑3153 f250‑860‑7377 esales_kelowna@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.com Meeting Planners Synergy Events Inc 3320 Richter St Suite 203, Kelowna V1W 4V5 Lesley Spiegel ���� p250‑763‑9009 f250‑762‑6684 elspiegel@synergyevents.ca wwww.synergyevents.ca Photography – Event/Videography Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc 415 Commonwealth Rd Unit 319, Kelowna V4V 1P4 ������������������������������������������p250‑766‑9205 ecolinjewall@gmail.com wwww.colinjewall.com Resorts/Retreats Big White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 Michael Ballingall ��������������������������p250‑491‑6150 f250‑491‑6157 emballingall@bigwhite.com wwww.bigwhite.com Borgata Lodge 11 3185 Via Centrale , Kelowna V1V 2A7 Guy Scott ����������������������������������������p866‑655‑0657 einfo@borgatalodge.net wwww.borgatalodge.net Lake Okanagan Resort 2751 Westside Rd, Kelowna V1Z 3T1 ��������������� p250‑769‑3511 f250‑769‑6665 einfo@lakeokanagan.com wwww.lakeokanagan.com Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas 3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna V1W 3L4 Dana Crichton ���� p250‑979‑4531 f250‑860‑5852 edana@manteo.com wwww.manteo.com

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Thompson Okanagan Translation Services/Interpreters EVA Office 969 Harvey Ave Suite 306, Kelowna V1Y 8M8 Elke Taylor ��������������������������������������p250‑762‑5820 einfo@evaoffice.com wwww.evaoffice.com Universities and Colleges Conferences & Accommodation at UBC Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding �� p888‑318‑8666 f250‑807‑9157 econferences.ubco@ubc.ca wwww.okanagan.ubcconferences.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Conferences & Accommodation at UBC Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding �� p888‑318‑8666 f250‑807‑9157 econferences.ubco@ubc.ca wwww.okanagan.ubcconferences.com UBC Okanagan is an ideal location for groups from 10 to 300 offering a variety of meeting venues and accommodation from single rooms to four bedroom suites. May to August.

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce 544 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6C9 Caroline Grover �� p250‑861‑1515 f250‑861‑3624 einfo@kelownachamber.org wwww.kelownachamber.org Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna V1W 4M3 Meg McManus �� p250‑764‑8000 f250‑764‑2598 eevents@summerhill.bc.ca wwww.summerhill.bc.ca

Merritt

Okanagan Falls

Banquet Facilities City of Merritt 2185 Voght St Box 189, Merritt V1K 1B8 Larry Plotnikoff ��� p250‑378‑4224 f250‑378‑2600 elplotnikoff@merritt.ca wwww.merritt.ca Community Halls City of Merritt 2185 Voght St Box 189, Merritt V1K 1B8 Larry Plotnikoff ��� p250‑378‑4224 f250‑378‑2600 elplotnikoff@merritt.ca wwww.merritt.ca Regional Convention Spaces City of Merritt 2185 Voght St Box 189, Merritt V1K 1B8 Larry Plotnikoff ��� p250‑378‑4224 f250‑378‑2600 elplotnikoff@merritt.ca wwww.merritt.ca Resorts/Retreats Corbett Lake Lodge Ltd Box 327, Merritt V1K 1B8 �������������� p250‑378‑4334 f250‑378‑4334 ecobettlake@gmail.com wwww.corbettlake.ca Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities City of Merritt 2185 Voght St Box 189, Merritt V1K 1B8 Larry Plotnikoff ��� p250‑378‑4224 f250‑378‑2600 elplotnikoff@merritt.ca wwww.merritt.ca

Caterers Azorean Catering 5468 Snowbrush St, Okanagan Falls V0H 1T9 Jose Rodrigues ������������������������������p604‑210‑1620 eazoreancatering@hotmail.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities See Ya Later Ranch Winery PO Box 480 2575 Green Lake Rd, Okanagan Falls V0H 1R0 Nicolas Stulberg p250‑497‑8267 f250‑497‑8233 einfo@sylranch.com wwww.sylranch.com

Naramata Resorts/Retreats Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort 4275 Mill Rd PO Box 8, Naramata V0H 1N0 Michael & Linda Newton ���������������p250‑496‑5765 f778‑514‑0045 esandybeachresort@shaw.ca wwww.sandybeachresort.com

Holiday Inn & Suites 7906 Main St Box 1019, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 �������������� p250‑495‑7223 f250‑495‑6899 eravi@pallasgroup.net wwww.hiosoyoos.com Resorts/Retreats Walnut Beach Resort 4200 Lakeshore Dr, Osoyoos V0H 1V6 Don Brogan �������� p250‑495‑8200 f250‑495‑5490 edbrogan@walnutbeachosoyoos.com wwww.walnutbeachresort.com

Osoyoos Golf Courses & Country Clubs Osoyoos Golf & Country Club 12300 Golf Course Dr Box 798, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 �������������� p250‑495‑3355 f250‑495‑3234 echef@golfosoyoos.com wwww.golfosoyoos.com Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Daniel Mason ����� p250‑495‑5500 f250‑495‑5308 edmason@watermarkbeachresort.com wwww.watermarkbeachresort.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn 5506 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 �������������� p250‑495‑4000 f250‑495‑4001 einfo@bestwesternosoyoos.com wwww.bestwesternosoyoos.com Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel 7702 Main St Box 458, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 �������������� p250‑495‑6525 f250‑495‑6226 emanagers@coastosoyoosresort.com wwww.coasthotels.com

Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Daniel Mason ����� p250‑495‑5500 f250‑495‑5308 edmason@watermarkbeachresort.com wwww.watermarkbeachresort.com Getaway to Watermark Beach Resort for your corporate event; experience the spectacular golf and wineries of B.C.’s South Okanagan. Just get your team here. We’ll take care of the rest!

Restaurants Campo Marina Café & Restaurant 5907 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 �������������� p250‑495‑7650 f250‑495‑7614 wwww.campomarina.com

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Destination Osoyoos PO Box 500, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Brianne Hearle ��� p250‑495‑5070 f250‑495‑5412 ebhearle@destinationosoyoos.com wwww.destinationosoyoos.com Ideal for strategic meetings & conferences from 10 - 400 people. Offering pre- and post-activities; golfing, boating, wine tours, desert walks, fishing, spa, fine cuisine, museum and art gallery.

Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 �������������� p250‑495‑5445 f250‑495‑5447 esales@bellstar.ca wwww.spiritridge.ca Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Daniel Mason ����� p250‑495‑5500 f250‑495‑5308 edmason@watermarkbeachresort.com wwww.watermarkbeachresort.com

Penticton Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Penticton & Wine Country Tourism 553 Vees Dr, Penticton V2A 8S3 ������������������������������������������p250‑276‑2170 eask@tourismpenticton.com wwww.visitpenticton.com Audiovisual Services Concept Audio Works Inc 100 Nelson Ave, Penticton V2A 2K9 Stan Binns ���������� p250‑493‑4883 f250‑493‑3406 estan@conceptaudioworks.com wwww.conceptaudioworks.com Event Planners Hoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill ����������� p250‑490‑6084 f250‑276‑4886 eteam@hoodooadventures.ca wwww.hoodooadventures.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Penticton Golf & Country Club 600 Comox St PO Box 158, Penticton V2A 6K3 �������������� p250‑492‑5626 f250‑492‑8823 egm@pentictongolf.ca wwww.pentictongolf.ca Hotels and Motels Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton 152 Riverside Dr, Penticton V2A 5Y4 Joe Morelli ��������� p250‑493‑6616 f250‑493‑6615 ejoe@daysinnpenticton.ca wwww.daysinnpenticton.ca Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 7M5 Jo A Norton-Westwood �����������������p250‑493‑9772 f250‑493‑0607 ejo@rpbhotels.com wwww.pentictonlakesideresort.com Ramada Penticton Hotel & Suites 1050 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 2C3 Alex Long ����������� p250‑492‑8926 f250‑492‑2778 estay@pentictonramada.com wwww.pentictonramada.com Photography – Event/Videography Photography by Chris 385 Martin St, Penticton V2A 5K6 Chris Cornett ������ p800‑665‑2924 f250‑492‑2355 ephotosbychris@shaw.ca wwww.photosbychris.ca Regional Convention Spaces Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 Paul O’Beirn ������� p250‑490‑2461 f250‑490‑2467 epaul.obeirn@penticton.ca wwww.pentictonconventioncentre.com

Resorts/Retreats God’s Mountain Estate 4898 Lakeside Rd, Penticton V2A 8W4 Sarah Allen �������� p250‑490‑4800 f250‑490‑4800 egodsmountain@shaw.ca wwww.godsmountain.com Team Building Hoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill ����������� p250‑490‑6084 f250‑276‑4886 eteam@hoodooadventures.ca wwww.hoodooadventures.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Resorts/Retreats Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm 251 Harbourfront Dr NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2W7 ������������� p250‑833‑5800 f250‑833‑5858 ephrconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm 251 Harbourfront Dr NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2W7 ������������� p250‑833‑5800 f250‑833‑5858 ephrconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Silver Star Mountain Resorts/Retreats Silver Star Mountain Resort PO Box 3002, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 Caitlyn Strange �� p250‑558‑6043 f250‑558‑6090 egroups@skisilverstar.com wwww.skisilverstar.com

Summerland Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 Paul O’Beirn ������� p250‑490‑2461 f250‑490‑2467 epaul.obeirn@penticton.ca wwww.pentictonconventioncentre.com Boasting 60,000 square feet in wine country, the full-service Penticton Trade and Convention Centre is the perfect venue for meetings, training sessions, conferences, conventions and special events.

South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 9C4 ������������������������������������������p250‑490‑2460 esoec-guestservices@penticton.ca wwww.soec.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Summerland Golf & Country Club 2405 Mountain Ave Box 348 , Summerland V0H 1Z0 �������������� p250‑494‑7745 f250‑494‑3257 einfo@summerlandgolf.com wwww.summerlandgolf.com Resorts/Retreats Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Lisa Jaager ��������� p250‑494‑8180 f250‑494‑8190 esales@summerlandresorthotel.com wwww.summerlandresorthotel.com

Sun Peaks Hotels and Motels

Princeton Resorts/Retreats RockRidge Canyon 2000 Willies Ranch Rd Box 1299, Princeton V0X 1W0 Rick Butler ���������� p250‑870‑9030 f250‑295‑0059 emarketing@younglife.ca wwww.rockridgecanyon.com

Quilchena Golf Courses & Country Clubs Sagebrush Golf & Sporting Club PO Box 73, Quilchena V0E 2R0 Bob Garnett ������������������������������������p250‑378‑9555 einfo@sagebrushclub.com wwww.sagebrushgolf.com

Salmon Arm Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Shuswap Tourism 781 Marine Park Dr NE Box 978, Salmon Arm V1E 4P1 �������������������������������������������p250‑833‑5906 einfo@shuswaptourism.ca wwww.shuswaptourism.ca Banquet Facilities Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm 251 Harbourfront Dr NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2W7 ������������� p250‑833‑5800 f250‑833‑5858 ephrconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Salmon Arm Golf Club 3641 Hwy 97B South PO Box 1525, Salmon Arm V1E 4P6 Sapphire Games � p250‑832‑3667 f250‑832‑6311 einfo@salmonarmgolf.com wwww.salmonarmgolf.com Hotels and Motels Comfort Inn Salmon Arm 1090 22 St NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2V5 �������������� p250‑832‑7711 f250‑833‑0340 wwww.comfortinn.com Podollan Inn 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Cindy Martynuik � p888‑668‑4180 f250‑832‑0961 egmsa@podollan.com wwww.podollanhotels.com/salmon-arm

Grand Sun Peaks Hotel and Conference Centre 3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks V0E 1Z1 Karen Weaver ���� p250‑578‑6000 f250‑578‑6001 ekweaver@sunpeaksgrand.com wwww.sunpeaksgrand.com Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge 3220 Village Way, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 John Douglas ����� p250‑578‑7454 f250‑578‑7451 ejohn@cahiltylodge.com wwww.cahiltylodge.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Vernon Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce 2901 32nd St Suite 102, Vernon V1T 5M2 Dianne Skinner ��� p250‑545‑0771 f250‑545‑3114 einfo@vernonchamber.ca wwww.vernonchamber.ca Tourism Vernon 3004 39th Ave, Vernon V1T 3C3 �������������� p800‑665‑0795 f250‑275‑0114 einfo@tourismvernon.com wwww.tourismvernon.com Banquet Facilities Prestige Hotel Vernon 4411 32nd St, Vernon V1T 9G8 �������������� p250‑558‑5991 f250‑558‑5996 ephvconferences@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Vernon Golf & Country Club 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon V1T 6V2 Tim Hodgson ������ p250‑542‑0151 f250‑542‑5468 ethodgson@vernongolf.com wwww.vernongolf.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 32nd St, Vernon V1T 5P1 Mark Nahirny ����� p250‑545‑3755 f250‑545‑4485 emark.nahirny@rpbhotels.com wwww.bestwesternvernonlodge.com Village Green Hotel 4801 27th St, Vernon V1T 4Z1 ��������������� p250‑542‑3321 f250‑549‑4252 esales@villagegreenhotel.com wwww.villagegreenhotel.com Resorts/Retreats Predator Ridge Resort 301 Village Centre Place, Vernon V1H 1T2 �������������� p888‑578‑6688 f250‑503‑3411 egroups@predatorridge.com wwww.predatorridge.com Prestige Hotel Vernon 4411 32nd St, Vernon V1T 9G8 �������������� p250‑558‑5991 f250‑558‑5996 ephvconferences@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 2K7 Wendy Patriquin � p250‑541‑2152 f250‑275‑1610 ewendy.patriquin@sparklinghill.com wwww.sparklinghill.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Kal Tire Place 3445 43rd Ave, Vernon V1T 8P5 Stan Mitchell ����� p250‑550‑3257 f250‑542‑5708 esmitchell@vernon.ca wwww.wesbildcentre.ca Prestige Hotel Vernon 4411 32nd St, Vernon V1T 9G8 �������������� p250‑558‑5991 f250‑558‑5996 ephvconferences@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

West Kelowna

Grand Sun Peaks Hotel and Conference Centre 3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks V0E 1Z1 Karen Weaver ���� p250‑578‑6000 f250‑578‑6001 ekweaver@sunpeaksgrand.com wwww.sunpeaksgrand.com Tourism Sun Peaks 3250 Village Way Unit 13, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 Louise Bermudez p778‑689‑5912 f250‑578‑2552 esalesmanager@sunpeakstourism.com wwww.sunpeaksresort.com

Valemount Resorts/Retreats Terracana Ranch 12155 Hwy 16 PO Box 909, Valemount V0E 2Z0 Marlene Davis ���� p866‑968‑4304 f250‑968‑4445 eresort@terracana.com wwww.terracana.com

Banquet Facilities Cove Lakeside Resort 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2K2 Amber Hall ��������� p250‑707‑1830 f250‑707‑1809 eahall@covelakeside.com wwww.covelakeside.com Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn West Kelowna 2569 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2J6 ��������������� p250‑768‑8879 f250‑768‑8891 ereservations@holidayinnwestkelowna.com wwww.holidayinnwestkelowna.com Resorts/Retreats Cove Lakeside Resort 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2K2 Amber Hall ��������� p250‑707‑1830 f250‑707‑1809 eahall@covelakeside.com wwww.covelakeside.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Cove Lakeside Resort 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2K2 Amber Hall ��������� p250‑707‑1830 f250‑707‑1809 eahall@covelakeside.com wwww.covelakeside.com

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AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH Meeting spaces abound in British Columbia’s Interior

B.C.’s Kootenay Rockies region boasts many opportunities for teambuilding and moraleboosting far beyond the meeting room | ROB BUCHANAN/PICTURE BC

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BY NOA NICHOL

ere Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell singing about B.C.’s Kooten ay Rock ies reg ion in their 1967 hit, “Ain’t No Mou ntain High Enough”?

Maybe, but besides snowcapped peaks, flower-filled valleys and flowing rivers, the area, stocked with modern amenities and lodging, is also ideally suited to business gatherings and retreats.

Cranbrook presents several excellent meeting options.

The Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort can host 500 guests,

while all six meeting rooms at the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino come with whiteboards, projection screens and a complimentary amenities box. A third choice, the Heritage Inn Cranbrook, has eight conference and banquet rooms for business meetings, conventions or trade shows of up to 250 people.

Since its gold-rush beginnings in 1864, Fort Steele Heritage Town has gone from boom town to ghost town to heritage attraction – and meeting venue. Tourists flock to the village for old-time farming demonstrations, ice-cream making, horse-drawn wagon tours, live theatre and museum displays. The town also offers a unique setting for business conferences, professional gatherings and meetings of every kind, with a walk into

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the past producing new ideas for the future.

Another place famous for its beautifully restored heritage buildings – remnants of a silver-rush past – is Nelson, now a bustling centre with facilities suited to host meetings of every style and size. The Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn & Convention Centre, for one, has more than 4,000 square feet of flexible space, including a 35-person fireside Vintage Room adorned with turn-ofthe-century photos of the city and its surrounding area.

Historically speaking, Nelson’s Hume Hotel has served as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike since 1898; today, each of its four banquet rooms is wired with multimedia connectivity while 30 brand-new deluxe guest rooms and 45 well-appointed heritage rooms ensure delegates a pleasant stay. Meanwhile, the Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson on the shores of Kootenay Lake can host functions of up to 500 in its various salons and meeting rooms. Up-to-date audiovisual and business centre services, a professional convention manager and talented chefs are on hand to assist event planners and organizers.

In Castlegar, the Sandman Hotel is situated five minutes from the West Kootenay Regional Airport and a short drive from Nelson and Trail. The hotel contains four convention rooms to accommodate 350 guests. Also in town, the Fireside Inn Hotel & Conference Centre features four meeting rooms for slightly smaller groups of 250, plus full catering services.

Revelstoke, with gold-rush roots, has gold-medal convention space, to boot. Among the town’s non-hotel offerings: a 500-capacity community centre with full catering facilities, the Revelstoke Golf Club with its 100-year-old clubhouse that can host groups of 90 and the 275-seat Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre.

Venues with on-site guest accommodation include the Coast Hillcrest Hotel, with meeting space for 210, and the Regent Hotel, with three function rooms for 230 guests. The Powder Springs Inn, with room for 160, includes a true British pub and the largest patio in town.

For an upscale getaway, try the ski-in, ski-out Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort, boasting a rustic wine bar, outdoor hot tubs and experienced planners happy to personalize a package to suit any meeting type and budget.

Historic Baker Street in Nelson | DON WEIXL Revelstoke’s Powder Springs Inn boasts an authentic British pub | POWDER SPRINGS INN The Fairmont Hot Springs Resort features stateof-the-art audiovisual equipment, event staff, catering services and Canada’s largest odourless, naturally heated hot springs | MAESTRO PMS

Speaking of luxury, the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a true mountain gem, with six meeting venues to accommodate from 10 to 300 people for everything from creative brainstorming sessions to staff retreats to major corporate conferences. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, event staff, catering services and comfortable accommodations aside, the resort includes several gourmet restaurants, two championship golf courses and Canada’s largest odourless, naturally heated hot springs, providing many opportunities for team-building and morale-boosting beyond the meeting room. 

Fort Steele Heritage Town near Cranbrook offers a refreshing setting for business conferences, professional gatherings and meetings of every kind | CRANBROOK PHOTO LTD./PICTURE BC

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Castlegar Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce 1995 6th Ave, Castlegar V1N 4B7 �������������� p250‑365‑6313 f250‑365‑5778 einfo@castlegar.com wwww.castlegar.com Banquet Facilities Castlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Ave, Castlegar V1N 3B2 �������������� p250‑365‑3386 f250‑365‑0127 ecasrec@rdck.bc.ca wwww.rdck.bc.ca Hotels and Motels Quality Inn Castlegar 1935 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W8 ������������ p250‑365‑2177 f250‑365‑3877 eqinncastlegar@shawcable.com wwww.qualityinncastlegar.ca Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W7 ������������ p250‑365‑8444 f250‑365‑8423 esales_castlegar@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.com Tourist Attractions – Major Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar V1N 4M5 Lisa Poznikoff ���������������������������������p250‑365‑5327 edoukhobor.museum@gmail.com wwww.doukhobor-museum.org Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Castlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Ave, Castlegar V1N 3B2 �������������� p250‑365‑3386 f250‑365‑0127 ecasrec@rdck.bc.ca wwww.rdck.bc.ca

Resorts/Retreats Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook 209 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook V1C 6R9 �������������� p250‑417‑0444 f250‑417‑0400 eprmrcatering@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Key City Theatre 20 14th Ave N, Cranbrook V1C 6H4 �������������� p250‑426‑7006 f250‑426‑5806 einfo@keycitytheatre.com wwww.keycitytheatre.com Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook 209 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook V1C 6R9 �������������� p250‑417‑0444 f250‑417‑0400 eprmrcatering@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Western Financial Place 1777 2nd St N, Cranbrook V1C 6L9 ��������������� p250‑489‑0261 f250‑489‑0662 wwww.westernfinancialplace.ca

Creston Hotels and Motels Downtowner Motor Inn 1218 Canyon St PO Box 490, Creston V0B 1G0 Rob McDougall �� p250‑428‑2238 f250‑428‑9974 edowntown@kootenay.com wwww.downtownercreston.com

Fairmont Hot Springs Resorts/Retreats Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 ��������������� p800‑663‑4979 f250‑345‑6616 enhetherington@fhsr.com wwww.fairmonthotsprings.com

Cranbrook

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce 2279 Cranbrook St N Box 84, Cranbrook V1C 4H6 �������������� p250‑426‑5914 f250‑426‑3873 einfo@cranbrookchamber.com wwww.cranbrookchamber.com Banquet Facilities Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook 209 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook V1C 6R9 �������������� p250‑417‑0444 f250‑417‑0400 eprmrcatering@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Cranbrook Golf Club 2700 2nd St S PO Box 297, Cranbrook V1C 4H8 �������������� p250‑426‑7812 f250‑426‑0773 eclubmgr@golfcranbrook.com wwww.golfcranbrook.com Mission Hills Golf Course 3320 Theatre Rd, Cranbrook V1C 7B8 ������������������������������������������p250‑489‑3009 eclubmgr@golfingmissionhills.com wwww.golfingmissionhills.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Cranbrook Hotel 1019 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3S4 �������������� p250‑417‑4002 f250‑417‑4012 e62119@hotel.bestwestern.com wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Days Inn Cranbrook 600 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3R7 �������������� p250‑426‑6683 f250‑426‑6608 esales@cranbrookdaysinn.com wwww.cranbrookdaysinn.com Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook 803 Cranbrook St North, Cranbrook V1C 3S2 Collin Johnston �� p250‑489‑4301 f250‑489‑5758 einfo.cranbrook@heritageinn.net wwww.heritageinn.net

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Fernie 542B 2nd Ave PO Box 1928, Fernie V0B 1M0 Rebecca Hall ����������������������������������p250‑423‑2037 einfo@tourismfernie.com wwww.tourismfernie.com Resorts/Retreats Fernie Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way, Fernie V0B 1M1 ������������� p250‑423‑5000 f250‑423‑5065 einfo@ferniestanfordresort.com wwww.ferniestanfordresort.com Island Lake Lodge Box 1229 602A 2nd Ave, Fernie V0B 1M0 Mike McPhee ����� p888‑422‑8754 f250‑423‑4055 emike@deeppow.com wwww.islandlakeresorts.com

Golden Resorts/Retreats Copper Horse Lodge 1587 Cache Close Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Box 927, Golden V0A 1H0 Mark Johnson ���� p250‑344‑7644 f250‑344‑7614 estay@copperhorselodge.com wwww.copperhorselodge.com Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa 913 Oster Rd PO Box 2078, Golden V0A 1H0 ������������������������������������������p250‑344‑7638 einfo@glenoglelodge.com wwww.glenoglelodge.com Kicking Horse Mountain Resort 1500 Kicking Horse Trail PO Box 839, Golden V0A 1H0 �������������� p866‑754‑5425 f250‑439‑5401 egroups@kickinghorseresort.com wwww.kickinghorseresort.com

Purcell Mountain Lodge PO Box 1829, Golden V0A 1H0 Sunny Sun ���������� p888‑767‑8989 f780‑988‑3122 esunny@purcellmountainlodge.com wwww.purcellmountainlodge.com Winston Lodge & Spa 1593 Cache Close Box 5, Golden V0A 1H0 Bill Braisher �������� p250‑344‑7272 f250‑344‑7275 einfo@winstonlodge.com wwww.winstonlodge.com Tourist Attractions – Major Glacier Raft Company 612 7th St N PO Box 428, Golden V0A 1H0 Carmen Narancsik ��������������������������p250‑344‑6521 etrips@glacierraft.com wwww.glacierraft.com

Malakwa Resorts/Retreats Crazy Creek Resort 6162 Trans Canada Hwy, Malakwa V0E 2J0 �������������������������������������������p250‑836‑4097 einquiries@crazycreekresort.com wwww.crazycreekresort.com

Nelson Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce 225 Hall St, Nelson V1L 5X4 Tom Thomson ����� p250‑352‑3433 f250‑352‑6355 einfo@discovernelson.com wwww.discovernelson.com Banquet Facilities Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson V1L 6G3 �������������� p250‑352‑7222 f250‑352‑3966 eplrconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Hotels and Motels Adventure Hotel 616 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4G1 Danny Rickaby ���� p888‑722‑2258 f250‑352‑2445 ersvp@newgrandhotel.ca wwww.adventurehotel.ca Hume Hotel 422 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4E5 Greg Schlosser ��� p250‑352‑5331 f250‑352‑5214 einfo@humehotel.com wwww.humehotel.com Resorts/Retreats Blaylock’s Mansion 1679 Hwy 3A, Nelson V1L 6J7 Dan McGauley ��� p250‑825‑2200 f250‑825‑4123 einfo@blaylock.ca wwww.blaylock.ca Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson V1L 6G3 �������������� p250‑352‑7222 f250‑352‑3966 eplrconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Speakers/Facilitators Carina Costom Facilitation Services Nelson V1L 2A1 Carina Costom ��������������������������������p250‑352‑0670 eccostom@yahoo.com wwww.carinacostom.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson V1L 6G3 �������������� p250‑352‑7222 f250‑352‑3966 eplrconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Panorama Resorts/Retreats Panorama Mountain Village 2000 Panorama Dr Bag 7000, Panorama V0A 1T0 Jennifer Moss ���� p250‑341‑3037 f250‑341‑4199 ejennifer.moss@panoramaresort.com wwww.panoramaresort.com

Radium Hot Springs Equipment and Supply Rentals MB7 Tent & Party Rentals PO Box 216, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Monika Bernhardt ��������������������������p250‑347‑9238 emb7@tentandpartyrentals.ca wwww.tentandpartyrentals.ca Restaurants Old Salzburg Restaurant PO Box 217 4943 Highway 93, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Franz Schwabl ���� p250‑347‑6553 f250‑347‑9890 einfo@oldsalzburgrestaurant.com wwww.oldsalzburgrestaurant.com

Revelstoke Hotels and Motels Coast Hillcrest Hotel 2100 Oak Dr PO Box 1979, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 �������������� p250‑837‑3322 f250‑837‑3340 einfo@hillcresthotel.com wwww.hillcresthotel.com Powder Springs Inn 200 3rd St Po Box 530, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 �������������� p250‑837‑5151 f250‑837‑5111 emanger.powdersprings@revelstoke.net wwww.powdersprings.ca Regent Hotel 112 1st St E Box 582, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 �������������� p250‑837‑2107 f250‑837‑9669 einfo@regenthotel.ca wwww.regenthotel.ca Revelstoke Gateway Inn 1500 First St W, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 ������������������������������������������p250‑837‑2164 einfo@revelstokegatewayinn.com wwww.revelstokegatewayinn.com Resorts/Retreats Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town 8903 Trans Canada Hwy PO Box 860, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Rene Bell Bourget ��������������������������p250‑837‑2109 f250‑837‑5220 ehello@3valley.com wwww.3valley.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre City of Revelstoke 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 �������������� p250‑837‑9351 f250‑837‑9355 ercc@revelstoke.ca wwww.cityofrevelstoke.com Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor BC Interior Forestry Museum and Forest Discovery Center 5205 Hwy 23 North Box 419, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Anna Minten ����������������������������������p250‑837‑8078 einfo@bcforestrymuseum.ca wwww.bcforestrymuseum.ca

Rossland Resorts/Retreats Red Mountain Ski Resort 4300 Red Mountain Rd PO Box 670, Rossland V0G 1Y0 Ivor Smith ����������� p250‑362‑7384 f250‑362‑5833 econferences@redresort.com wwww.redresort.com

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Redstone Chilanko Forks

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WIDE-OPEN SPACES Vast Cariboo Chilcotin stretches from verdant farmlands and vineyards to the wild west coast

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Visitors to the Cariboo roll through vast country, such as this vista near Williams Lake

hether your business is based i n t he reg ion or you si mply want to break out of the Lower Mainland and show your guests some of British Columbia’s wildest west, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region can be the ideal backdrop for your next business get-together.

With options ranging from the rugged central coast to the sun-dappled vineyards of Lilooet, deciding where to

hold a conference in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast can be a bit daunting. Here are a few places to start.

Throughout its history, Lillooet has been a boom-and -bust town, relying mostly on industries like mining and logging.

Now, Lillooet is betting on wine.

The town, which has a population of around 2,300, is also one of the hottest and driest in Canada, which makes it ideal wine country. The Fort Berens Estate Winery is considered a highlight in a viticultural region that has its share of rising stars. Lillooet also has its own golf course, and a number of companies offer heli-skiing in the winter months.

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The 63-room Best Western Tower Inn in Quesnel offers banquet and meeting rooms The coast offers some of the world’s best salmon fishing, such as at Shearwater Fishing Resort, Lodge & Marina, which can accommodate 40 guests | SHEARWATER FISHING RESORT, LODGE & MARINA

Of Lillooet’s six hotels, the Canadas Best Value Inn is best equipped to handle conferences of up to 60 people.

The inn has a 500-square-foot meeting room and allows outside catering.

If your conference-goers enjoy a glass of red and a bit of adventure, Lillooet’s a good bet.

At the intersection of Highway 20, the coast route, and the north-south Highway 97, William’s Lake is in many ways the capital of the Cariboo.

Like many communities in the region, Williams Lake has known its ups and downs. Once a hard-luck lumber town known for its high rate of violent crime, Williams Lake has softened without losing its frontier charm. Forestry, mining and ranching still employ many of Williams Lake’s 10,000 residents, while tourism has recently found its way into the mix. The Williams Lake Stampede, held over Canada Day, remains legendary.

Williams Lake has a number of hotels with sizable conference facilities. The Ramada is the best equipped, with both meeting rooms and IT assistance, while the Sandman offers space for small business gatherings.

Thompson Rivers University also offers classroom and meeting space booking. For events of more than 100 people, the university can convert its gym into a meeting hall.

The Williams Lake airport is serviced by two airlines with daily flights from Vancouver.

Quesnel bills itself as the region’s four-season playground, and for good reason. The city, one of the largest in the region, offers opportunities for downhill and crosscountry skiing, fly-fishing, mountain biking and golf.

For larger events, the College of New Caledonia has six meeting spaces that can hold between 20 and 60 people.

For a bit of down-home flair, check out the Bouchie Lake Community Hall or the local Legion, which can both accommodate more than 200 people for banquets and other events.

Downtown, the 63-room Best Western Tower Inn offers banquet and meeting rooms, while the Quality Inn has a conference room for up to 40 people.

It may be small and remote, but if you want to impress conference-goers with some of the most beautiful sites in an already gorgeous province, consider Bella Coola.

Bella Coola is the gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest and the de facto capital of B.C.’s central coast. It’s accessible via Highway 20 and the Bella Coola airport, which offers scheduled service from Vancouver.

Nearby is some of the best fishing in the world, such as at the Shearwater Fishing Resort Lodge & Marina.

The well-developed tourism industry features ecotours and an active farmers market. A number of artisans from the Nuxalk First Nation have studios in Bella Coola.

Planning accommodations in Bella Coola might feel like trail blazing, but it’s not exactly untrammelled wilderness. The centrally located Bella Coola Valley Inn has a meeting room that can accommodate up to 20 people. 

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Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities 100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre 98A Cecil Pl Box 340, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 �������������� p250‑395‑5353 f250‑395‑4085 ethelodge@dist100milehouse.bc.ca wwww.100milelodge.net

Kokanee Bay Fishing Resort Puntzi Lake Rd 3904 Box 9, Chilanko Forks V0L 1H0 ������������������������������������������p250‑481‑1130 ekokaneebay@gmail.com wwww.kokaneebayfishingresort.com

Resorts/Retreats Dean on Nimpo, The 21145 Chilcotin Hwy 20 PO Box 80, Nimpo Lake V0L 1R0 ��������������� p888‑646‑7655 f250‑742‑3332 eretreatwilderness@gmail.com wwww.thedeanonnimpo.com

108 Mile Ranch Resorts/Retreats 108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures 4816 Telqua Dr Box 2, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Uriah Freno ��������� p250‑791‑5211 f250‑791‑6537 einfo@108golfresort.com wwww.108golfresort.com Hills Health & Guest Ranch, The 4871 Cariboo Hwy 97 PO Box 26, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Heidi Hapalo ������ p800‑668‑2233 f250‑791‑6384 eheidi@thehillshealthranch.com wwww.spabc.com

Anahim Lake Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort 3008 Elsey PO Box 3403, Anahim Lake V0L 1C0 Diane Shandler �� p800‑742‑9055 f250‑742‑3489 einfo@eaglesnest-resort.com wwww.eaglesnest-resort.com

Bella Coola Tweedsmuir Park Lodge PO Box 190 Courbold Rd, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 �������������� p877‑982‑2407 f604‑932‑5054 einfo@tweedsmuirparklodge.com wwww.tweedsmuirparklodge.com

Big Creek Big Creek Lodge 7793 Witte Rd PO Box 20, Big Creek V0L 1K0 Sabine/Joe Hoessl �������������������������p250‑394‑4831 f250‑394‑4831 eoffice@bigcreeklodgebc.com wwww.bigcreeklodgebc.com

Clinton Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd 5960 Big Bar Rd Jesmond PO Box 927, Clinton V0K 1K0 �������������� p250‑459‑2333 f250‑459‑2400 econtact@bigbarranch.com wwww.bigbarranch.com Echo Valley Ranch & Spa 10635 Jesmond Rd PO Box 916, Clinton V0K 1K0 �������������� p604‑669‑3230 f604‑648‑9842 einfo@evranch.com wwww.evranch.com

Horsefly Crooked Lake Resort PO Box 358, Horsefly V0L 1L0 �������������������������������������������p866‑614‑1690 einfo@crookedlakeresort.ca wwww.crookedlakeresort.ca

Lillooet Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Lillooet Museum and Visitor Centre 790 Main St Box 441, Lillooet V0K 1V0 �������������� p250‑256‑4308 f250‑256‑0043 elillmuseum@cablelan.net wwww.lillooetbc.com Hotels and Motels Canadas Best Value Inn 616 Main St, Lillooet V0K 1V0 �������������� p250‑256‑7511 f250‑256‑4124 wwww.canadasbestvalueinn.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Lillooet & District REC Centre 930 Main St, Lillooet V0K 1V0 �������������� p250‑256‑7527 f250‑256‑4037 erec@lillooetbc.ca wwww.lillooetbc.ca

Quesnel Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce 335 Vaughan St E, Quesnel V2J 2T1 �������������������������������������������p250‑992‑7262 eqchamber@quesnelbc.com wwww.quesnelchamber.com Community Halls Quesnel Seniors Centre 461 Carson Ave, Quesnel V2J 2B6 Rae Daggitt �������� p250‑992‑3991 f250‑992‑7484 emainhall@telus.net wwww.quesnelseniorcentre.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Quesnel Golf Club 1800 Backwater Rd Box 4741, Quesnel V2J 7A5 �������������� p250‑249‑5550 f250‑249‑5296 equesnelgolfclub@gmail.com wwww.quesnelgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Tower Inn 500 Reid St, Quesnel V2J 2M9 ������������� p250‑992‑2201 f250‑992‑5201 estay@bwtowerinn.ca wwww.bwtowerinn.ca Magnuson Hotel Grace Inn 530 Carson Ave, Quesnel V2J 2B5 �������������� p250‑992‑2187 f250‑992‑1208 egraceinn@quesnelbc.com wwww.grace-inn.ca Quality Inn & Suites 753 Front St, Quesnel V2J 2L2 ��������������� p800‑663‑8090 f250‑992‑3126 einfo@qualityinnquesnel.com wwww.qualityinnquesnel.com

Ramada Limited Quesnel 383 St Laurent Ave, Quesnel V2J 2E1 ��������������� p250‑992‑5575 f250‑992‑2254 eramada@quesnelbc.com wwww.ramada.com Sandman Hotel Quesnel 940 Chew Rd, Quesnel V2J 6R8 �������������� p250‑747‑3511 f250‑747‑0110 egm_quesnel@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre 500 North Star Rd, Quesnel V2J 5P6 Sue Millership ���� p250‑992‑8200 f250‑992‑6866 esmillership@quesnel.ca wwww.quesnel.ca Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Billy Barker Casino Hotel 308 McLean St, Quesnel V2J 2N9 �������������� p250‑992‑5533 f250‑992‑1103 einfo@billybarkercasino.com wwww.billybarkercasino.com

Wells Community Halls District of Wells Box 219, Wells V0K 2R0 Margaret Inoue �� p250‑994‑3330 f250‑994‑3331 emarketing@wellsbc.com wwww.wellsbc.com

Williams Lake Hotels and Motels Coast Fraser Inn Hotel 285 Donald Rd, Williams Lake V2G 4K4 Meghan Martin �� p250‑398‑7055 f250‑398‑8269 em.martin@coasthotels.com wwww.coasthotels.com Ramada Williams Lake 1118 Lakeview Cres, Williams Lake V2G 1A3 �������������� p250‑392‑3321 f250‑392‑3983 eoffice@ramadawilliamslake.ca wwww.ramada.com/williamslake

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Prince GeorGe civic centre Northern British Columbia’s premiere Meetings & Conventions Venue

Located in the heart of downtown Prince George our versatile facility specializes in hosting conventions, conferences, meetings, trade shows, banquets and special events. With an open-air plaza featuring a grand clock tower, even the architecture is entertaining, reflecting the personality of the city itself!

Professional and experienced event staff will assist with every detail of your event.

At the Prince George Civic Centre, we will make your next event exceptional.

For further information or to make an inquiry please contact us at the following: Tel: 250.561.7723 • Email: civiccentre@city.pg.bc.ca • www.princegeorgeciviccentre.ca Follow us on:

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NORTHERN PASSAGE

Northern British Columbia remains a land of wonder and discovery

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wice the size of Great Britain – including Scotland – and stretching west from the Alberta border to the Haida Gwaii archipelago, Northern British Columbia has always been a land of discovery.

Today that discovery includes massive natural gas reserves, a bonanza that dwarfs the former treasures of the gold rush but holds the same raw excitement and an even bigger rush to the north.

The result is that, while still embracing untouched wilderness, the north is also home to corporate meeting venues and unique and modern meeting facilities in a land where visitors can still be awed by towering mountains, rugged coastlines and encounters with wildlife.

As a team-building destination, the north has no competition and no bounds.

The first northern experience for most is arrival in Prince George, a modern city of 80,000 and the selfstyled northern capital.

Conferences often convene in the Prince George Civic A new generation of Haida apprentices learn their craft from master carvers and designers at the Bill Reid Teaching Centre at the Haida Heritage Centre | MICHAELA MCQUIRE PHOTOS/ HAIDA GWAII TOURISM

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University of Northern British Columbia at Prince George has a wide choice of meeting and teambuilding venues | UNBC

Centre, set close to major hotels. The centre has 60,000 square feet of event space and offers 11 meeting rooms.

The Coast Inn of the North, also downtown, features two levels of meeting space with 8,000 square feet for events and eight conference rooms, each easily equipped with the latest in audiovisual systems.

The Ramada Inn, which hosted a large meeting of the BC Aviation Council in conjunction with the improved Prince George Airport in 2014, can accommodate up to 300 in a variety of spacious convention facilities, including seven meeting rooms.

The University of Northern British Columbia is perched on a hill overlooking the city and is a popular conference and convention centre.

T he Cha rles Jago Nor t her n Spor t Cent re has a 1,500-square-foot, state-of-the art meeting room. The on-campus Canfor Lecture Theatre can seat 350. The university also rents boardrooms and other space and can even help with accommodation and unique teambuilding events, taking advantage of its wooded setting and outstanding sports facilities.

Farther north and west is Fort St. John, the secondlargest city in the north, where a new Holiday Inn Express recently opened and another hotel is under construction for delivery in 2015. As befits one of the LNG hot spots, Fort St. John has excellent conference and event venues, including the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre. With meeting, conference and corporate facilities for up to 500

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guests, the Pomeroy complex also has more than 11,500 square feet of flexible conference space. There is free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour business centre to keep corporate guests plugged into the world.

To the north, Dawson Creek answers with the Encana Events Centre.

This centre, one of the largest venues in the north, has 4,500 fixed seats and the ability to expand to 6,500 seats.

There are 24 luxury suites and a 250-metre indoor running track, four concessions and a 5,000-square-foot main kitchen that can feed the largest corporate event in style.

Heading west, see Sleeping Beauty Mountain as you approach Terrace, which hosts an authentic First Nations experience in the Kitselas Community Hall. For a more contemporary style, the Inn of the West on the Skeena River provides a range of meeting facilities and exemplary catering service.

Both Kitimat, at the mouth of the Douglas Channel, and Prince Rupert, right on the Pacific, offer a variety of accommodations. A favourite is Prince Rupert’s Crest Hotel, with more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space overlooking the harbour.

At Haida Gwaii, the Queen Charlotte Islands, the 53,000-square-foot Haida Heritage Centre in Skidegate is the fitting climax of this journey, a meeting place that combines rhythms of the past with the best of contemporary facilities. 

The rustic docks at Cow Bay, Prince Rupert, are a great place to stroll and enjoy the breathtaking north coast scenery | TRAVEL NORTHWEST BC

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce/ Visitor Centre 540 Hwy 16 W PO Box 339, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 Shelley Wall ������� p250‑692‑3773 f250‑692‑3701 eshelley@burnslakechamber.com wwww.burnslakechamber.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Mackenzie Golf & Country Club 472 Cikada Rd Box 1535, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 �������������� p250‑997‑4004 f250‑997‑4289 Resorts/Retreats Powder King Mountain Resort PO Box 487 Mile 122 John Hart Hwy, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 ������������p866‑POW‑KING f250‑984‑7507 epowderhound@powderking.com wwww.powderking.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Elks Lodge Mackenzie 300 Osilinka Dr Box 2, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 �������������� p250‑997‑3557 f250‑997‑3533 emacelks@telus.net wwww.bcelks.com

Chetwynd Hotels and Motels Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd 5200 North Access Rd Box 756, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 ������������� p250‑788‑4800 f250‑788‑4888 egm@pomeroychetwynd.com wwww.pomeroyinnandsuites.com Signs, Banners, Flags Aleet Signs & Graphics 4805 Access Rd S, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 �������������� p250‑788‑3974 f250‑788‑3013 eshooks@telus.net

Dawson Creek Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Encana Events Centre 1-300 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 Lara Anderson ���� p250‑795‑3334 f250‑782‑7446 elanderson@dawsoncreekeventscentre.com wwww.dawsoncreekeventscentre.com

Fort Nelson Hotels and Motels Woodlands Inn & Suites 3995 50th Ave S Box 568, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 �������������� p250‑774‑6669 f250‑774‑6657 esales@woodlandsinn.ca wwww.woodlandsinn.ca

Fort St John Econo Lodge Fort St John 10419 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 1B1 �������������� p250‑787‑8475 f250‑787‑0533 egm@econolodgefortstjohn.com wwww.econolodgefortstjohn.com Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort St John 10103 98 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1P8 ��������������� p250‑787‑0779 f250‑787‑0709 efortstjohn@lakeviewhotels.com wwww.lakeviewhotels.com Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 5T5 Nils Breauker ����� p250‑262‑3233 f250‑262‑3284 egm@pomeroyhotelfsj.com wwww.pomeroyhotel.com/stjohn Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100 Ave, Fort St John VIJ 1Y5 ��������������� p250‑787‑0521 f250‑787‑2648 einfo@qing.ca Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John 9223 100 St, Fort St John V1J 3X3 �������������� p250‑263‑6880 f250‑263‑6881 einfofsj@stonebridgehotel.ca wwww.stonebridgefortstjohn.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities North Peace Cultural Centre 10015 100 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1Y7 �������������� p250‑785‑1992 f250‑785‑1510 eed@npcc.bc.ca wwww.npcc.bc.ca

Granisle Resorts/Retreats Ookpik Wilderness Lodge PO Box 127, Granisle V0J 1W0 Helmut Hofmeister �������������������������p778‑373‑8793 einfo@ookpiklodge.com wwww.ookpiklodge.com

Kitimat Kitimat Lodge 656 Dadook Ave, Kitimat V8C 2K5 �������������� p250‑632‑6677 f250‑632‑9885 etjhittel@telus.net wwww.kitimatlodge.com Tourist Attractions – Major Tookus-Inn Lodging & Charters PO Box 200, Kitimat V8C 2N4 Rick Thompson �������������������������������p250‑632‑2345 etookus-inn@telus.net wwww.tookusinn.com

Muncho Lake Resorts/Retreats Northern Rockies Lodge Mile 462 Alaska Hwy PO Box 8, Muncho Lake V0C 1Z0 Urs/Marianne Schildknecht �����������p250‑776‑3481 f250‑776‑3482 eliardair@northern-rockies-lodge.com wwww.northernrockieslodge.com

Prince George Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Northern BC Tourism Association 1274 5th Ave, Prince George V2L 3L2 ��������������� p250‑561‑0432 f250‑561‑0450 einfo@nbctourism.com wwww.northernbctourism.com Prince George Chamber of Commerce 890 Vancouver St, Prince George V2L 2P5 ��������������� p250‑562‑2454 f250‑562‑6510 echamber@pgchamber.bc.ca wwww.pgchamber.bc.ca Community Halls Columbus Community Centre 7201 Domano Blvd PO Box 355, Prince George V2L 4S2 ��������������� p250‑964‑2744 f250‑964‑2901 eeventinfo@columbuscommunitycentre.ca wwww.columbuscommunitycentre.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Prince George Golf & Curling Club 2515 Recreation Pl, Prince George V2L 4S1 ��������������� p250‑563‑0357 f250‑563‑4136 ecatering@pggolfandcurling.com wwww.pggolfandcurling.com Hotels and Motels Carmel Motor Inn Restaurant & Banquet Hall 1502 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2L 5L9 ��������������� p250‑564‑6339 f250‑562‑0597 efrontdesk@carmelinn.ca wwww.carmelinn.ca Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick St, Prince George V2L 2C2 ��������������� p250‑563‑0121 f250‑563‑1948 wwww.coasthotels.com Esther’s Inn 1151 Commercial Cres, Prince George V2M 6W6 ����������� p250‑562‑4131 f250‑562‑4145 einfo@esthersinn.com wwww.esthersinn.com Ramada Prince George 444 George St, Prince George V2L 1R6 Tanya Tinker ������� p250‑563‑0055 f250‑563‑6042 ettinker@ramadaprincegeorge.com wwww.ramadaprincegeorge.com Production Companies/Live/Staging Art of Magic Services 7033 Taft Dr, Prince George V2K 2R3 Della Bondarchuk ���������������������������p250‑562‑4440 ewilliamtheconjurer@gmail.com wwww.artofmagic.ca Restaurants Cimo Mediterranean Grill 601 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K3 Carey-Lynn Campioni ���������������������p250‑564‑7975 f250‑564‑7965 eclcampioni@hotmail.com wwww.cimos.ca Universities and Colleges Conference & Event Services University of Northern BC 3333 University Way, Prince George V2N 4Z9 Deb van Adricherm ������������������������p250‑960‑5520 f250‑960‑5291 econference@unbc.ca wwww.unbc.ca/conference

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities CN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd Suite 100, Prince George V2N 6Z1 Glen Mikkelsen �� p250‑561‑7777 f250‑561‑7557 egmikkelsen@city.pg.bc.ca wwww.cncentre.ca Prince George Civic Centre 808 Civic Plaza, Prince George V2L 5T6 Myles Tycholis ���� p250‑561‑7639 f250‑561‑7737 emtycholis@city.pg.bc.ca wwww.princegeorgeciviccentre.ca Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3G6 �������������� p250‑564‑3568 f250‑563‑0924 einfo@pgnfc.com wwww.pgnfc.com Prince George Playhouse 2626 RecPlace Dr, Prince George V2N 0B2 Matt Russell ������� p250‑563‑8401 f250‑563‑1323 eadmin@pgplayhouse.ca wwww.pgplayhouse.ca

Sandman Inn Smithers 3932 Hwy 16 West PO Box 935, Smithers V0J 2N0 �������������� p250‑847‑2637 f250‑847‑3709 egm_smithers@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.com Resorts/Retreats Hudson Bay Mountain Resort PO Box 492, Smithers V0J 2N0 Chrissy Chapman p250‑847‑2058 f250‑847‑5327 einquiry@hudsonbaymountain.com wwww.hudsonbaymountain.com Logpile Lodge 3105 McCabe Rd, Smithers V0J 2N7 �������������� p250‑847‑5152 f250‑847‑5198 einfo@logpilelodge.com wwww.logpilelodge.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Banner Mountainlodge 12753 Babine Lake Rd Suite 3, Smithers V0J 2N7 Mary deWit �������� p250‑846‑5655 f250‑846‑5655 ebannermountainlodge@gmail.com wwww.bannermountainlodge.com

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce 515 3rd Ave W Suite 100, Prince Rupert V8J 1L9 Leanne Enns ������� p250‑624‑2296 f250‑622‑2334 emanager@princerupertchamber.ca wwww.princerupertchamber.ca Banquet Facilities

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club 3525 Golf Course Ave PO Box 865, Terrace V8G 4R1 �������������� p250‑635‑2542 f250‑635‑4800 esvgc@citywest.ca wwww.svgc.ca Hotels and Motels Bear Country Inn 4702 Lakelse Ave, Terrace V8G 1R6 �������������� p250‑635‑6302 f250‑635‑6381 ebearcountryinn@telus.net wwww.bearcountryinn.bc.ca Best Western Terrace Inn 4553 Greig Ave, Terrace V8G 1M7 Mobashar Ahmad ��������������������������p250‑635‑0083 f250‑635‑0092 ebwticatering@gmail.com wwww.terraceinn.com Restaurants Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Back Eddy Pub 4332 Lakelse Ave, Terrace V8G 1N8 ������������� p250‑635‑9161 f250‑635‑9182 wwww.backeddypub.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Terrace Sportsplex 3320 Kalum St, Terrace V8G 2N6 ������������� p250‑615‑3000 f250‑615‑3010 eleisureservices@terrace.ca wwww.terrace.ca Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Heritage Park Museum 4702 Kerby Ave Box 512, Terrace V8G 4B5 �������������� p250‑635‑4546 f250‑635‑4536 ecurator@heritageparkmuseum.com wwww.heritageparkmuseum.com

North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre 240 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 Cristina Kaminski ���������������������������p250‑627‑5687 eevents@chancespr.com wwww.chancespr.com Hotels and Motels Crest Hotel 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 Paula Amorim ����� p250‑624‑6771 f250‑627‑7666 epaula@cresthotel.bc.ca wwww.cresthotel.bc.ca Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 815 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1B3 �������������� p250‑624‑9060 f250‑627‑7759 ereservations@highlinerplaza.com wwww.highlinerplaza.com Inn on the Harbour 720 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 3V6 �������������� p250‑624‑9107 f250‑627‑8232 einfo@innontheharbour.com wwww.innontheharbour.com Prince Rupert Hotel 118 6th St, Prince Rupert V8J 3L7 ��������������� p250‑624‑6711 f250‑624‑3288 esales@princeruperthotel.com wwww.princeruperthotel.com Regional Convention Spaces Jim Ciccone Civic Centre 1000 McBride St, Prince Rupert V8J 4P7 Rudy Kelly ���������� p250‑624‑6707 f250‑627‑8036 erudy.kelly@princerupert.ca wwww.princerupert.ca Tourist Attractions – Major Prince Rupert Special Events Society PO Box 306, Prince Rupert V8J 3P9 Joy Sundin ��������� p250‑624‑9118 f250‑624‑9218 eprspecialevents@citytel.net wwww.prspecialevents.com Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Lester Centre of the Arts 1100 McBride St, Prince Rupert V8J 3H2 Crystal Lorette ���� p250‑627‑8888 f250‑627‑7892 ecrystall@lestercentre.ca wwww.lestercentre.ca

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Chetwynd

11th annual

INTERNATIONAL CHAINSAW CARVING CHAMPIONSHIP JUNE 11 - 14, 2015

The Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship has visually shaped Chetwynd into a one-of-a-kind locale. The District of Chetwynd keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. � � � � �

Spectators can watch the artists create their works of art over the four days from start to finish Today, competitors come from as far as Wales and Japan to compete Don’t miss the quick carve competition held on Sunday — your chance to bid on a piece at the auction!

Take a self-guided walking tour Over 140 carvings and more added each year - a must-see!

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Company index 100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre, 112 108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures, 112 A A Catered Affair Hospitality Inc, 70 Aava Whistler Hotel, 78 Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, 77 Aboriginal Travel Services (ATS), 71 About Face Image Consulting, 75 Accent Inns Burnaby, 73 Accent Inns Kelowna, 102 Accent Inns Vancouver Airport, 73 Accent Inns Victoria, 88 Accommodation at University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus, 102 Adele-Rae Florist Ltd, 73 Adtronics Digital Signs, 75 Adventure Hotel, 108 Aleet Signs & Graphics, 118 Alta Bistro, 78 Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre, 88 Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort, 112 Anco Motel 1998 Ltd, 86 Anvil Centre, 12, 74, 76 April Point Resort & Spa, 87 Art of Magic Services, 118 As You Like It Media Inc, 74 ATP Engineering Inc, 70 Avis Rent-A-Car, 70 Azorean Catering, 103 B Banner Mountainlodge, 118 Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Back Eddy Pub, 118 BBW International Inc, 72 BC Event Management, 70, 72 BC Hotel Association, 69 BC Interior Forestry Museum and Forest Discovery Center, 108 BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus, 76 BCIT Burnaby Campus, 76 BCIT Downtown Campus, 76 Beach Gardens Resort & Marina, 78 Beach Grove Golf Club, 73 Bear Country Inn, 118 Beaty Biodiversity Museum, 76 Beban Park Recreation Centre, 86 Bell Performing Arts Centre, 76 Belmont Bar, The, 76 Belmont Golf Course, 73 Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn, 86 Best Western Cranbrook Hotel, 108 Best Western Northgate Hotel, 86 Best Western Peace Arch Inn, 41 Best Western PLUS Abercorn Inn, 73 Best Western Plus Austrian Chalet, 86 Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel, 87 Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel, 88 Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre, 73 Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre & Liquor Store, 73 Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel, 86 Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver, 73 Best Western Plus Emerald Isle, 87 Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites, 102 Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre, 77 Best Western Plus Sands Hotel, 73

Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn, 103 Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre, 86 Best Western Plus Tower Inn, 112 Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre, 99, 104 Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 87 Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, 77 Best Western Terrace Inn, 118 Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd, 112 Big Creek Lodge, 112 Big White Ski Resort, 100, 102 Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 76 Billy Barker Casino Hotel, 112 Bisque Restaurant, 86 Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 83, 84, 88 Blaylock’s Mansion, 108 BLD Décor & Scenery, 71 Blue Crab Catering, 88 Blueprint Events, 76 Boardroom Limousine Ltd, 75 Boathouse Restaurant, The, 75, 76 Bond Industries, 71 Borgata Lodge, 102 Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, 102 Brackendale Art Gallery, 78 Bridges Restaurant, 69 Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd, 72 Bright Ideas PartyHats, 72 Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, 77 Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce/ Visitor Centre, 118 Burnside Gorge Community Association, 88 Butler Did It Catering Co, The, 70 C Cambie Community Centre, 76 Campo Marina Café & Restaurant, 103 Can Am Importique, 71, 74 Canadas Best Value Inn, 111, 112 Canadian Princess Resort, 88 Canadian Wilderness Adventures Ltd, 78 Cantrav Services Inc, 72 Canyon House Banquet Room, 69 Cardero’s Restaurant, 76 Carina Costom Facilitation Services, 108 Carmana Plaza, 73 Carmel Motor Inn Restaurant & Banquet Hall, 118 Cascades Casino Resort, 75 Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, 108 Castlegar & District Community Complex, 108 Cedar Hill Recreation Centre & Cedar Hill Golf Course, 88 Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre, 87 Celebration Fireworks, 72, 75 Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, 73 Chaberton Estate Winery, 70 Chase & District Chamber of Commerce, 102 Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 88 Chilliwack Golf Club, 77 Chilliwack Heritage Park, 78 Cimo Mediterranean Grill, 118 City of Merritt, 103, 123 Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd, 69 Clarkes Recognition Products Ltd, 74

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, 87 Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition, 76 CMYK Solutions Inc, 74 CN Centre, 118 CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre, 78 Coast Bastion Inn, 86 Coast Capri Hotel, 102 Coast Chilliwack Hotel, 77 Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 73 Coast Discovery Inn and Marina, 86 Coast Fraser Inn Hotel, 112 Coast Hillcrest Hotel, 107, 108 Coast Inn of the North, 116, 118 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 102 Coast Mountain Photography & Video, 78 Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel, 103 Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, 73 Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 73 Coastal Black Estate Winery, 86 Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc, 102 Colortec Screenprinting Ltd, 75 Columbus Community Centre, 118 Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria, 88 Comfort Inn & Suites, 102 Comfort Inn Downtown, 73 Comfort Inn Salmon Arm, 104 CommonSkys Conferencing Inc, 88 Concept Audio Works Inc, 104 CONEXSYS Event Registration, 70 Conference & Event Services University of Northern BC, 118 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC, 73, 76, 103 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC Okanagan Campus, 103 CongressWorld Conferences Inc, 70 Copper Horse Lodge, 108 Corbett Lake Lodge Ltd, 103 Corporate Gifts Inc, 74 Cotton Candy Vancouver Inc, 74 Cove Lakeside Resort, 104 Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 86 Craigdarroch Castle, 88 Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce, 108 Cranbrook Golf Club, 108 Crazy Creek Resort, 108 Creative Display Ltd, 71 Creativity at Work, 75 Creatix Studios, 71 Crest Hotel, 117, 118 Crooked Lake Resort, 112 Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 86 Crystal at York Conference & Banquet Centre, 69 Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler, 78 CTM Exhibits Worldwide/ CTM Strategies, 70, 71 Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events, 70 D Darcel Moro Independent Meeting & Event Manager, 70 Dave Roels Photography, 74 Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton, 104 Days Inn & Suites Langley, 73 Days Inn Cranbrook, 108 Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview, 86 Days Inn Vancouver Metro, 73

Dean on Nimpo, The, 112 debut Event Design Inc, 71 Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition, 76, 77 Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre, 76 Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre, 102 Delta Vancouver Suites, 73 Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 88 Delta Whistler Village Suites, 78 Denman Print Works, 88 Destination Osoyoos, 104 Devon Knight Events, 74 Discovery Place Retreat, 78 District of Wells, 112 Divine Vines, 73 Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc, 72 Don Francesco Ristorante, 42 Doolin’s Irish Pub, 76 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria, 88 Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 108 Downtowner Motor Inn, 108 Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 75 Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club, 86 Duncan-Cowichan Visitor Info Centre, 86 Dynamic Meeting Solutions Inc, 70 E Eaglepoint Golf Resort, 102 Eaglequest Golf Coyote Creek, 69 Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, 112 Econo Lodge Fort St John, 118 Effective Leadership Consulting Ltd, 75 Eighteen Pastures, 40 Elks Hall, 118 Elks Lodge Mackenzie, 118 Emelle’s Catering Ltd, 70 Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre, 73 Encana Events Centre, 117, 118 Enderby & District Curling Club, 102 ePly - Online Event Registration, 72 Esther’s Inn, 118 EVA Office, 103 EventCorp Services Inc, 70 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 73 Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam, 73 Exhibit Creative Design, 69, 72, 75 Exhibitree Display Services Inc, 72 FACTORIE Experiences Inc., 72 Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 78 F Fairmont Empress, 88 Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 107, 108 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The, 73 Fairmont Pacific Rim, 73 Fairmont Vancouver Airport, The, 73 Fairmont Waterfront, The, 73 Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd, 77 False Creek Yacht Club, 76 Famous Players Band, 72 Fernie Stanford Resort, 108 Fiesta Creative Catering 2012, 70 Fireworks Marketing Group Inc, 74 Fish House in Stanley Park, 76

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Company index Flag Shop, The, 75 Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall, 86 Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction, 74 Four Points by Sheraton, 73, 102 Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 73 Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 73 Freeman Audio Visual, 69 FrischkornMEDIACO, 69 Furry Creek Golf & Country Club, 78 G Galaxie Signs Ltd, 75 Genesis Security Group, 75 Georgian Court Hotel, 73 Glacier Raft Company, 108 Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club, 87 Glenmore Printing Ltd, 74 Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa, 108 Go Audio Inc, 77 God’s Mountain Estate, 104 Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 42 Gordon Head Recreation Centre, 87 Gowlland Harbour Resort, 87 GR Pearkes Recreation Centre, 88 Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 86 Grand Sun Peaks Hotel and Conference Centre, 104 Granville Island Hotel, 73, 76 Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, 86 Greater Vancouver Zoo, 77 Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, 104 greengrass productions inc, 74 Greenscape Design & Décor, 71, 73 Grouse Inn, 73 Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd, 69, 75, 76 H Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley/ Surrey, 73 Harbour Cruises & Events, 69, 77 Harbour House Hotel Restaurant and Organic Farm, 87 Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, 88 Harrison Beach Hotel, 77, 78 Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, 77 Harvest Golf Club, 98, 102 Hastings House Country House Hotel, 87 Haven, The, 86 Hazelmere Golf Course, 73 Heather Baker Events, 72 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook, 108 Heritage Park Museum, 118 Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 118 Hills Health & Guest Ranch, The, 112 Hilton Vancouver Airport, 73 Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, 78 Holiday Inn & Suites, 73, 103 Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver, 73 Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, 73 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley, 86 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport, 73 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley, 69, 73 Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre, 102 Holiday Inn Express Metrotown, 73

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, 73 Holiday Inn West Kelowna, 104 Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat, 86 Hoodoo Adventure Company, 104 Hope Golf Club, 77 Hospitality Inn, 87 Hotel Five540Forty, 102 Hotel Grand Pacific, 88 Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel, 86 Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Kamloops, 102 HR MacMillan Space Centre, 76 Hudson Bay Lodge, 118 Hudson Bay Mountain Resort, 118 Hume Hotel, 107, 108 Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 69, 73 I Imagine That Events, 71 IMAX® Victoria, 88 Imperial, The, 43 Inn at Laurel Point, 88 Inn on Long Lake, 86 Inn on the Harbour, 118 Inprint Graphics Ltd, 74 International Special Events Society Vancouver Chapter, 69 INVENIA INC, 74 Island Lake Lodge, 108 Island West Fishing Resort, 88 J Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc, 72 Jay Shaw Photography, 74 Jeff Andrews Photography, 77 Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, 118 Jon Benjamin Photography, 74 Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc, 72 K Kal Tire Place, 104 Kamloops Golf & Country Club, 102 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, 103 Key City Theatre, 108 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, 108 Kilby Historic Site, 77 Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, 86 Kitimat Lodge, 118 KKP (Division of Kwik Kopy Printing), 74 Kokanee Bay Fishing Resort, 112 L L’Hermitage Hotel, 73 Lake Okanagan Resort, 102 Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort St John, 118 Landis Hotels & Suites, 73 Landsea Tours Ltd, 75 Langley Events Centre, 76 Language Bureau, The, 75 Lavish Liquid Catering Ltd, 70 Lazy Gourmet, The, 70 Le Chamois Whistler Hotel/ Whistler Retreats, 78 Lea Carpenter & Associates, 72 Lead Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc, 74 Ledgeview Golf & Country Club, 77 Legacy Liquor Store, 70, 76 Lester Centre of the Arts, 118 Lillooet & District REC Centre, 112

Lillooet Museum and Visitor Centre, 112 LingoStar Language Services, 75 Logpile Lodge, 118 Long Beach Golf Course, 88 Long Beach Lodge Resort, 88 Lonsdale Quay Hotel, 73 Loungeworks Inc, 71 Luxury Transport Inc, 70 M Mackenzie Golf & Country Club, 118 Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 88 Magnuson Hotel Grace Inn, 112 Manning Park Resort, 58, 77 Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas, 102 Maritime Heritage Centre, 86 Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour, 88 Mary Winspear Centre, 87 Massey Theatre, 40 Masthead Restaurant, The, 86 MB7 Tent & Party Rentals, 108 MCI Group Canada Inc, 71 MediaPower New Media Communications, 78 Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter, 69 Meetingmax Planning Inc, 71 Melting Moments Catering, 88 MET Fine Printers, 74 Metro Banquet Hall, The, 69 Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, 73 Michael J Fox Theatre, 76 Mission Hills Golf Course, 108 Momentum Conferencing Corp, 75 Monica Powell Event Management, 88 Morgan Creek Golf Course, 69, 73 Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 76 Mountainside Lodge, 78 Moxie’s Classic Grill (at Sandman Vancouver City Centre), 69 MSA Museum Society, 78 Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 76, 77 Museum of Vancouver, 76 N Nanaimo Golf Club, 86 Nanaimo Museum, 86 Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge, 104 Nasco Staffing Solutions, 71, 72, 74 National Graphic Solutions Inc, 75 Nechako Lodge, 118 Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, 108 New Rave Productions Inc, 71 Nicklaus North Golf Course, 78 Nita Lake Lodge, 78 Nonis Electrical Services Inc, 72 North American Logistics Services, Inc. (NALSI), 71 North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre, 118 North Peace Cultural Centre, 118 North Shore Community Centre, 102 North Vancouver Hotel, 73 Northern BC Tourism Association, 118 Northern Rockies Lodge, 118 Northview Golf & Country Club, 73 Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd, 72 O Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 88

Ocean Resort, 86 Ocean Wilderness Inn, 87 Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, 86 Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Décor Rentals, 72 Old House Village Hotel & Spa, 86 Old Mill Boathouse, 76 Old Salzburg Restaurant, 108 Olympic View Golf Club, 88 Ookpik Wilderness Lodge, 118 OPUS Hotel Vancouver, 73 Osoyoos Golf & Country Club, 103 Oswego Hotel, 88 Out To Lunch Cuisine Inc, 70 Oyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre, 86 P Pace Group Communications Inc, 71 Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport, 73 Pacific Inn & Suites, 102 Pacific Inn Resort & Convention Centre, 73 Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 69 Pacific National Exhibition, 76 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, 88 Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina, 78 Painted Turtle Guesthouse, 86 Painter’s Lodge Holiday & Fishing Resort, 86 Paintertainment.ca, 78 Pan Pacific Vancouver, 73, 76 Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, 78 Panorama Mountain Village, 108 Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, 73 Parkside Hotel & Spa, The, 88 Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 86, 87 Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism, 86, 87 PartyArt Design, 71 Pathways Canada Tour Co, 75 Peake of Catering, 70 Pearl International Limousine Ltd, 75 Pedersen’s Party Rentals, 72 Penticton & Wine Country Tourism, 104 Penticton Golf & Country Club, 104 Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino, 104 Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 104 Peregrine Fishing Lodge, 40 Performance Visual Works Inc, 69 Photography by Chris, 104 Pinnacle Hotel at The Pier, 57, 74 Plaza Hotel, The, 102 PNH Solutions, 72, 75 Podium - Conference & Event Specialists, 88 Podollan Inn, 104 Poets Cove Resort & Spa, 87 Points West Oceanfront Resort, 87 Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre, 116, 118 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd, 118 Powder King Mountain Resort, 118 Powder Springs Inn, 107, 108 Powell River Town Centre Hotel, 78 Predator Ridge Resort, 104 Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm, 104 Prestige Hotel Vernon, 104

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Company index Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, 107, 108 Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook, 108 Prince George Chamber of Commerce, 118 Prince George Civic Centre, 118 Prince George Golf & Curling Club, 118 Prince George Native Friendship Centre, 118 Prince George Playhouse, 118 Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce, 118 Prince Rupert Hotel, 118 Prince Rupert Special Events Society, 118 Purcell Mountain Lodge, 108 Q Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort, 102 Qualicum Beach Inn, 87 Quality Inn & Suites, 112 Quality Inn Castlegar, 108 Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel, 118 Quality Resort Bayside, 86 Quamichan Inn, The, 86 Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salons, 76 Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre, 112 Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce, 112 Quesnel Golf Club, 112 Quesnel Seniors Centre, 112 Quest University Canada, 57, 78 Quilchena Golf & Country Club, 73 R Ramada Harrison Hot Springs, 77 Ramada Langley Surrey, 74 Ramada Limited Quesnel, 112 Ramada Penticton Hotel & Suites, 104 Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre, 77, 78 Ramada Prince George, 118 Ramada Williams Lake, 112 Rare Affairs Meeting & Event Planning Services, 72 Raymond Lum Photography, 74 Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, The, 78 Reboot Communications Ltd, 88 Red Mountain Ski Resort, 108 Red Rocket Creative Strategies, 71 reFresh Events, 71 Regent Hotel, 107, 108 Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel, 74 Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown, 74 Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre, 108 Revelstoke Gateway Inn, 108 Richmond Olympic Oval, 75, 76 Ricky’s All-Day Grill, 86 River Rock Casino Resort, 57, 75 Robert Bateman Centre, The, 88 Robert J Scott Productions, 71 RockRidge Canyon, 104 Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, 74 Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 69, 74 Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 77 Roxy Cabaret, The, 77 Royal Anne Hotel, 102 Ruby Lake Resort Ltd, 78

S Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, 87 Sagebrush Golf & Sporting Club, 104 Sagebrush Theatre, 102 Salmon Arm Golf Club, 104 Samco Printers Ltd, 74, 75 Sandbox Sign Group, 75 Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna, 102 Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar, 108 Sandman Hotel Langley, 74 Sandman Hotel Quesnel, 112 Sandman Hotel Victoria & Shark Club Bar & Grill, 88 Sandman Inn Smithers, 118 Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport, 74 Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Langley, 74 Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort, 103 Scandinavian Community Centre, 69 Science World at Telus World of Science, 77 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 77 Scotiabank Theatre, 77 Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc, 71, 72, 74 Seascape Waterfront Resort, 87 Seasons in the Park, 75 Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce, 78 See Ya Later Ranch Winery, 103 Sequoia Company of Restaurants, 77 SFU Harbour Centre, 77 SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services, 77 SFU Segal Building, 77 Shady Shores Beach Resort, 86 Shangri-La Hotel, 69, 74 Sharing Farm Society, The, 41 Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 87 Shawn Lam Video Inc, 75 Shearwater Resort & Marina, 75 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 73, 74 Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 42 Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 74 SHOWTIME Tradeshow & Display Services, 102 Shuswap Tourism, 104 Sidney BIA (Business Improvement Area Society), 87 Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 87 Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites, 87 Silver Star Mountain Resort, 34, 104 Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club, 118 Skyline Exhibit Design Ltd, 72 Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant, 87 South Hall Banquet & Wedding Palace, 69 South Okanagan Events Centre, 99, 104 Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel, 104 Spets Association Management Ltd, 74 Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, 104 Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, 78, 92 St Regis Hotel, 43 Stagevision Inc, 69 Star Limousine Service Ltd, 75 Starlight Casino, 69 Stephen Nyran Photographer, 74 Stirling Ward Photographic Design, 74 Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John, 118 Strategin Solutions, 78

Strathcona Hotel, 88 Strathcona Park Lodge, 86 Sugar Catering Inc, 70 Summerhill Pyramid Winery, 103 Summerland Golf & Country Club, 104 Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa, 104 Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort, 87 Sunset Bay Yacht Group, 77 Sutton Place Hotel, The, 74 SW Audio Visual, 69, 102 Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club, 70 Sylvia Hotel, The, 74 Synergy Events Inc, 102 T Take Five Cafe + Catering, 70 Tall Order Culinary Teambuilding and Event Ltd, 75 Tantalus Resort Lodge, 78 Tatuk Lake Wilderness Resort, 118 TC Transcontinental Printing (Vancouver), 74 Teahouse Restaurant, The, 77 Team Academy, 75 Terminal City Club, 70, 74, 77 Terracana Ranch, 104 Terrace Beach Resort Ucluelet, 88 Terrace Sportsplex, 118 Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre, 102 Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town, 108 Thyme to Indulge Bistro & Catering Ltd, 70 TIDES Adventure Group Inc, 87 Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, 86, 87 Tookus-Inn Lodging & Charters, 118 Tourism Burnaby, 77 Tourism Fernie, 108 Tourism Harrison Hot Springs, 77 Tourism Kamloops, 102 Tourism Langley, 69 Tourism Sun Peaks, 104 Tourism Tofino, 87 Tourism Ucluelet, 88 Tourism Vancouver - The Greater Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau, 69 Tourism Vancouver Island, 86 Tourism Vernon, 104 Tourism Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau, 88 Tourism Whistler, 78 Tower Ranch, 102 Tradex - Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre, 78 Translation Services, 75, 103 Travelodge Courtenay, 86 Travelodge Duncan, 86 Travelodge Hotel Vancouver Airport, 41 Travelodge Nanaimo, 86 Travelodge Parksville, 86 Truffles Fine Foods, 70 Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 87 Turner Music & Events, 72 Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, 112 U UBC Robson Square, 77 Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, 88 Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd, 72, 75 University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 88

University of Victoria, 88 V Valley Airporter Ltd, 77 Vancouver Airport Marriott, 74 Vancouver Alpen Club, 77 Vancouver Aquarium, 70, 75, 77 Vancouver Art Gallery, 70, 77 Vancouver Civic Theatres, 77 Vancouver Convention Centre, 74, 75, 77 Vancouver International Film Centre, 77 Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 86 Vancouver Lookout, 74, 77 Vancouver Maritime Museum, 77 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, 74 Vancouver Rowing Club, 70, 77 Vancouver TheatreSports League, 72 Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd, 70 Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, 118 VanDusen Botanical Garden, 57 Venue West Conference Services Ltd, 71 Vernon Golf & Country Club, 104 Vero Consulting, 71 Victoria Airport Travelodge, 87 Victoria Conference Centre, 83, 84, 88 Victoria Golf Club, 88 Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 88 Vida Spas, 75 Village Green Hotel, 104 W Wall Translation Services, 75 Walnut Beach Resort, 103 Watermark Beach Resort, 100, 103, 104 Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, 70 West Coast Suites at UBC, 74 Western Financial Place, 108 Westin Bayshore Vancouver, The, 74 Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, The, 88 Westin Grand Vancouver, 74 Westin Resort & Spa, The, 78 Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, 74 Whiskey Landing Lodge, 88 Whiskey Point Resort, 87 Whistler Blackcomb Mountain, 78 Whistler Conference Centre, 78, 92 Whistler Cooks! Catering Co, 78 Whistler Golf Club, 78 Whistler Village Inn & Suites, 78 Whitewater Communications, 72 Wilson’s Transportation Ltd, 88 WindWord Communications Inc for Gail Hulnick, 75 Winston Lodge & Spa, 108 Woodlands Inn & Suites, 118 Wylie-Crump Limited, 72 Y YWCA Hotel, 44 Z Ziptrek Ecotours, 78

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