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CONTENTS FEATURES Parq ups the ante Meet amoung the masters Lessons learned West Coast wildest Wine with that

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REGIONAL MAP

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MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE

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B.C.’S BIGGEST Destination resorts Convention/meeting venues Hotels in Metro Vancouver/Whistler

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PROVINCEWIDE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

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Two hotels and a two-storey destination casino anchor Parq Vancouver’s expansive meeting venues and 24-7 entertainment complex in the heart of the city

From Victoria to Whistler, art galleries serve as an inspired canvas for corporate events

24 LESSONS LEARNED A level head will help you deal with a rampant goat

WINE WITH THAT Tasting rooms and winery activities expand, as do options for creative meeting spaces

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Waterfront lodges, racetracks and ranches build team spirit

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Association messages

ILEA | FOSTERING CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

MPI | UNITED IN A VISION

T he Internationa l Live Events Association (ILEA) is the global association for event industry professionals focused on promoting creativity, inspiration, teamwork, education and relationships within its membership. Building on a theme defined by current past president Alex Bickers, the ILEA Vancouver chapter is committed to providing members the opportunity to build valuable partnerships.

Regardless of one’s role, partnerships are a vital factor in success. This is where an industry association comes in. What better place to expand your professional network than with a group of like-minded people? As one of our newest members said recently, “When I walked into my first ILEA event and heard all these people talking about what I was passionate about, I knew I had found my event family.”

ILEA Vancouver members are reflective of our industry, spanning the spectrum from independent planners and producers to inhouse planners, suppliers of all sorts, students still finding their way and everything in between. Whether you need a contact for information, are searching for a vendor for an upcoming event or simply need a friendly face who understands your event stress, ILEA members have you covered. And it’s not just locally – with access to a global community of event professionals from thousands of cities, you are instantly connected to a network of partnerships.

The 2017-18 season is gearing up to be an exciting one. The ILEA Vancouver board is creating new and innovative events to inspire, excite and inform attendees. Last year’s awardwinning programming raised the bar, and we have even more innovative networking and educational opportunities in store for you this year.

Creative – and strong – partnerships are fostered through relationships. But it’s like a gym membership: you don’t get fit just because you sign up. You must put the work in. The more involved you get, the more – and stronger – relationships you will build.

I invite you to attend an upcoming ILEA Vancouver event and see for yourself. If you have any questions, please let me know. Visit www.ileavancouver.com.

A s a new yea r beg i ns a nd business events begin to take centre stage in the meetings industry, volunteer leaders at Meet i ng P rofession a ls International (MPI) British Columbia are cultivating relationships with our members and engaging experts to curate beneficial content for this year.

Most importantly, we are sharing the benefits of volunteering.

Personally, I have experienced that the greatest value of my MPI membership was realized at the point where my passion to make MPI better became action. While volunteering, I’ve worked side by side with meeting planners, hoteliers and students united in a vision to meaningfully move our industry forward and to provide meaningful education and networking opportunities to our industry colleagues.

Spending time volunteering becomes the difference between attending an event and proudly celebrating the success of an event together.

This year I am extending a warm welcome to you to engage with your chapter as a volunteer.

Your chapter will benefit from your passion and expertise in whatever amount of time you can commit.

Let’s own our industry association together.

Amy Ballard, president, B.C. chapter, Meeting Professionals International

PCMA | INSPIRING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The meetings and events industry is in a very exciting and strategic position. We have witnessed the roles and responsibilities of our profession gain respect and impact within our organizations, industry, tourism and government.

Congresses with thousands of international delegates are recognized for the financial impact these events bring to the host cities, often for years to come. No longer are corporate annual conferences planned off the side of a staff member’s desk. Instead, they are planned by meeting professionals. Meetings can take many shapes, from face-to-face to virtual or hybrid.

This increasing respect is in large part due to the high standards the meetings industry has implemented for education and accreditation.

The Convention Industry Council-established certified meeting professional (CMP) designation has become the industry standard for securing employment positions. Requirements are in place to recertify every five years, so there is an emphasis on continued education.

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) prides itself on delivering inspiring professional development. PCMA Canada West attempts to innovate and experiment, offering educational events with cuttingedge event design and technology. Join us at an upcoming PCMA event. For more details visit us at www.canadawest.pcma.org or follow us on social media @pcmacw.

Jo-Anne Rockwood, president, Canada West chapter, Professional Convention Management Association

Karen St. Aubin, president, Vancouver chapter, International Live Events Association

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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 adme.org Canadian Association of Exposition Management caem.ca Canadian Association of Professional Speakers canadianspeakers.org Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners canspep.ca Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association cuccoa.org Center for Exhibition Industry Research ceir.org Connected International Meeting Professionals Association cimpa.org Convention Centres Canada conventioncentrescanada.com Corporate Event Marketing Association cemaonline.com Destination Marketing Association of the West dmawest.org Destinations International destinationsinternational.org Event Service Professionals Association espaonline.org Events Industry Council eventscouncil.org

Exhibition Services & Contractors Association esca.org Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Association (EACA) eaca.com Experiential Designers and Producers Association edpa.com Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals ficpnet.com Global Business Travel Association Canada gbta.org/canada Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association hcea.org Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International hsmai.org Incentive Marketing Association incentivemarketing.org International Association of Conference Centres iacconline.org International Association of Convention Centres aipc.org International Association of Exhibitions and Events iaee.com International Association of Fairs and Expositions fairsandexpos.com International Association of Professional Congress Organisers iapco.org

International Association of Speakers Bureaus iasbweb.org International Association of Venue Managers iavm.org International Congress and Convention Association iccaworld.org International Festivals & Events Association ifea.com International Hotel & Restaurant Association ih-ra.com International Live Events Association ileahub.com Meeting Professionals International mpiweb.org Meetings Mean Business Canada meetingsmeanbusiness.ca National Association of Consumer Shows nacslive.com Professional Convention Management Association pcma.org Religious Conference Management Association rcmaweb.org Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Canada sitecanada.org Society of Independent Show Organizers siso.org

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Meeting briefs

Vancouver prefers casual celebrations

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ancouver corporate parties are more likely to be less formal and more of a celebration than a formal sit-down affair, advises Stephanie Lou-Hing, director of events at Shangri-La Hotel, perhaps Vancouver’s most prestigious event venue.

Sit-down dinners can be the right choice, Lou-Hing adds, but it’s important to know how to customize the meal so it’s the perfect fit for the occasion.

Long-table dinners create a much more intimate experience than the traditional eight seats circling a round table, she says.

“Cocktail receptions offer a different vibe,” she says. “It allows for more networking and it’s more like a party.”

The kind of party depends on the guests, of course. For some, this means a dance floor and a DJ. For others, this can mean a themed party with special food stations.

“We combine canapés, food stations and dessert stations so it really replaces dinner,” she explains.

Drink stations and the long buffet tables are a huge hit with social-media-savvy guests, LouHing says, and make for the perfect Instagrammable snap.

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Fairmont hotels take global awards

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urricane Irma forced the cancellation of the 2017 World Travel Awards in the Turks and Caicos, but when the winners were finally announced in London, England, two Fairmont hotels in Metro Vancouver were among them.

The 2017 awards recognized several Canadian hotels as leaders within the North American market in addition to the leading Canadian properties in five categories.

B.C. award recipients are: North America’s leading airport hotel – Fairmont Vancouver Airport; and Canada’s leading business hotel – Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver.

Other Canadian hotel winners in 2017 include the Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, as North America’s leading green hotel; and the Au

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Diable Vert , Glen Sutton, Quebec, which was named Canada’s leading wilderness resort.

Canada’s leading hotel honour went to the Hotel Le St-James in Montreal, while Montreal’s RitzCarlton was awarded for having Canada’s leading hotel suite.

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sec tors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.

The brand aims to celebrate those organizations that “push the boundaries of industry excellence”, organizers say.

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Meeting briefs

Civic Hotel towers into Surrey

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he new 52-storey Civic Hotel is the tallest structure between Vancouver and Calgary, but it is the breadth of its meeting venues that truly sets the Surrey landmark apart.

The Civic, set on a plaza flanked by Surrey City Hall and the Surrey Public Library and just steps from the Surrey Central SkyTrain station, is one of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection of more than 100 luxury boutique hotels worldwide and is only its fourth Autograph hotel in Canada.

At 540 feet it is also the tallest of 20 new hotels recently completed, under construction or in final planning stages in B.C. In all aspects the Civic is a standout.

“It is a stunning project,” says Carrie Russell, managing director, consulting and valuation, for industry consultant firm HVS. The 144-room Civic will bring contemporary meeting facilities to the heart of B.C.’s fastest-growing

municipality, says Kristin Bishop, Civic director of sales.

From the sunlit, two-storey atrium lobby, delegates ascend to a convention level flanked by two generous ballrooms. The larger Civic ballroom covers 2,400 square feet and can easily accommodate 240 for a banquet or up to 300 in reception seating. The smaller Boulevard ballroom boasts 1,255 square feet with two breakout boardrooms. The ballrooms share a full-service catering kitchen, while the lobby level is home to the exclusive Dominion Bar + Kitchen restaurant.

The giant outdoor plaza at the Civic is also expected to attract public and private events, such as trade shows, exhibitions and live entertainment, Bishop says.

The crowning touch at the Civic is the rooftop bar and event space, which can bring conference attendees together or act as a stand-alone

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event space with spectacular views from the Fraser Valley to Vancouver Island.

U.S.-based Marriott International Inc. is certainly making its mark on Metro Vancouver.

Aside from the Civic, the 329-room JW Marriott Parq hotel and the 188room Douglas Autograph Collection anchor the Parq complex in downtown Vancouver, which opened in the fall of 2017.

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Manning Park expands facilities

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anning Park Resort east of Vancouver and near Hope, B.C., has been undergoing a number of improvements since new owners took control of the family-friendly ski resort in 2013.

The resort has recently opened its Alpine Room, a new and fully equipped 3,500-square-foot event venue space. “ We h av e a l r e a d y w e l c o m e d

wedding and business events,” says Robyn Barker, Manning Park’s marketing manager. The Alpine Room has an attached kitchen to provide service for banquets, she adds, and has audio and visual equipment for business meetings.

Manning Park can host groups from 15 to 200 “and beyond,” Barker says, and provides catered meals or casual barbecues.

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Also new this ski season at Manning Park are five new cabins, which join the existing 20 cabins and 41 guest suites at the popular ski destination.

The plan is to build five new cabins a year for five years.

Another perk for those who want to get away from it all: there is no cellphone reception between Hope and Princeton, though Manning Park does provide internet connections.

Cannabis conference will lift Vancouver

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he Lift Cannabis Expo has announced it will be hosting its next event in Vancouver in 2018.

The expo, which previously had been held in Toronto, will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre January 12 – 14.

The Vancouver 2018 expo will feature an industry day and Lift Cannabis Business Conference on Friday, January 12, before show floors open to the public.

Last May, Lift held its second annual Cannabis Expo, which attracted a recordbreaking 15,000 people over three days.

The steadily growing event is scheduled just months before July 1, 2018, the date the Canadian government plans to legalize recreational marijuana use.

“The vision for the Life expo was to create a meeting place for all stakeholders – patients, industry, health-care professionals and beyond – to collectively push the industry forward,” says Matei Olaru, Lift CEO. “The show’s phenomenal growth is validation of the need for such a space, and we’re thrilled to keep the momentum going and kick off 2018 with the Lift Cannabis Expo in Vancouver.”

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PARQ UPS THE ANTE Two hotels and a two-storey destination casino anchor Parq Vancouver’s expansive meeting venues and 24-7 entertainment complex in the heart of the city

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D When the other parts of town are going to sleep, that’s when we come to life MARION HARPER TRESKIN GENERAL MANAGER, JW MARRIOTT AND THE DOUGLAS HOTELS, PARQ VANCOUVER

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evelopers of one of the most dramatic additions to Vancouver’s hospitality scene are gambling on a combination of high-stakes action, flexible convention and event space and extravagant relaxation. Central to the new $600 million Parq Vancouver complex, which opened in the fall of 2017 as British Columbia’s largest private development, is a sprawling two-storey, 72,000-square-foot casino – and a vision to bring the city’s natural splendour inside the facility’s two hotels and their shared meeting venues.

For a lot of people who come to Vancouver for meetings or conventions, the mundane four walls of a convention hall or meeting venue blunt the renowned scenery and West Coast atmosphere. That’s a shortcoming the giant new entertainment and accommodation centre is designed to overcome, according to Marion Harper Treskin, general manager of the two Marriott hotels at Parq Vancouver.

In addition to the use of natural wood accents inside the buildings and vast floor-to-ceiling windows, a 30,000-square-foot park on the sixth floor connects visually to the city skyline, presenting views unlike anything else in town.

Adjacent to BC Place stadium, the Parq Vancouver is bookended by two new hotels – Western Canada’s first JW Marriott and The Douglas, a boutique Marriott

Autograph Collection hotel. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold-crafted JW has 329 guest rooms, including 44 suites and three “luxury suites,” as well as an exclusive two-floor villa.

Named in homage to the iconic fir tree and featuring natural elements throughout, the Douglas includes 188 rooms and suites.

The two hotels buttress shared common areas, including 60,000 square feet of meeting venues, which Harper Treskin touts as unparalleled in the city. The six floors between the two hotels – which insiders call “the podium” – include the two-storey casino, the lobbies of the two hotels, the convention level and an array of restaurants and lounges.

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ABOVE: Parq Vancouver combines two Marriott hotels, more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space and conference facilities, all next to BC Place stadium and Rogers Arena | JEFF VINNICK

LEFT: The Level 3 gaming room and bar at the Parq casino, one day before it opened to large crowds | CHRISTOPHER MORRIS

– almost 16,000 square feet, accommodating 1,800 people – is the centrepiece of a maximum of 23 meeting spaces.

“Outside of the ballroom, we have this beautiful prefunction space that spans the whole length of the building,” she says, “and the front of it is floor-to-ceiling windows.” The pre-function space alone is 23,000 square feet, overlooking False Creek and the Cambie Street Bridge.

The Fairview ballroom, one of the smaller venues – though still sizable at 4,400 square feet – features three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows in a long, narrow space intended for hospitality and social events, like weddings.

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“The beautiful thing about the Fairview ballroom is that it has an outdoor terrace,” Harper Treskin says. This could accommodate 200 for dinner or many more for cocktails. “It’s such a unique feature on the convention floor to have an outdoor space. It’s fully covered, so you can use it year-round.”

“Built-in flexibility” is how she describes the convention level, which can be broken up in multiple ways to accommodate varying types of events and a diverse range of group sizes.

The choice of hotels within a single complex is another form of flexibility, she says.

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Parq ups the ante

ABOVE: Honey Salt, featuring

locally sourced ingredients, is among Parq’s eight restaurants | JEFF VINNICK ABOVE RIGHT: The JW Marriott

Parq features 329 guest rooms | SUBMITTED OPPOSITE PAGE: BC Kitchen offers classic dishes in casual comfort | JEFF VINNICK

“It’s luxury of choice,” says Harper Treskin. “It allows convention planners an option to have a lifestyle luxury property, which is the Douglas, or the luxury property of the JW, which is refined luxury.”

The extravagant gaming floors replace the Edgewater Casino, formerly located in the Plaza of Nations. Scott Menke, CEO of Paragon Gaming, which ran Edgewater and now operates the Parq casino, always envisioned developing an international destination resort, Harper Treskin says, and Parq Vancouver is the realization of

that dream.

In addition to two hotels, a casino and a plethora of meeting and event spaces, Parq Vancouver includes eight restaurants and lounges. Under the guidance of Las Vegas restaurateur Elizabeth Blau and Canadian chef Kim Canteenwalla, both James Beard award nominees, the menus feature Asian influence and West Coast ingredients.

Canteenwalla has said Vancouverites’ renowned culinary adventurousness allows the Parq to present a diversity of options. Among the offerings is Honey Salt, serving regionally inspired, farm-to-table plates made from locally sourced ingredients; BC Kitchen, offering twists on classic comfort foods; and Mrkt East, inspired

by Singapore night markets.

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Casinos raise the meeting action

destination for steaks and Pacific seafoods. D/6 Bar and Lounge is an indoor-outdoor “sky bar” doubling as the hospitality venue in the lobby of the Douglas.

A few short years ago, the area around BC Place was an entertainment backwater. Harper Treskin promises Parq Vancouver will reinvent not only the immediate area, but the city itself.

“When the other parts of town are going to sleep,” she says, “that’s when we come to life.” É

The enormous new Parq Vancouver development, with two hotels, a casino, expansive convention and meeting spaces, plus restaurants and bars, is betting on the idea that an all-in-one destination with a gaming component will appeal to corporate event planners.

Karen St. Aubin, president of the Vancouver chapter of the International Live Events Association (ILEA), suspects it’s a good bet.

“It’s always interesting to have that kind of built-in entertainment component,” she says. “It makes life a little bit easier for a planner when they don’t have to structure everything for everybody. It provides extra options for entertainment should attendees wish to go that route.”

A casino allows convention or event attendees an entertainment option that doesn’t require the organization or the event planner to stress over evening activities.

“That’s quite a benefit,” she says. “It provides additional entertainment options for attendees, without requiring planning.”

Of course, Parq is not the first casino resort in Metro Vancouver. The River Rock, just across the Arthur Laing Bridge, in Richmond, has 20,000 square feet of meeting space

minutes from the airport.

Many of the region’s other gaming facilities are run by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, including casino-hotel combos like the Grand Villa Casino in Burnaby and Cascades Casino in Langley. The company has already demonstrated the attraction of combining meeting spaces with accommodations, food venues and gaming.

“We can create a play package in the evening,” says Tanya Gabara, Gateway’s director of public relations. “After your convention’s over they can dine in one of the casino restaurants and then go play on the casino floor.”

Many of the Gateway properties provincewide feature the chain’s signature Match Eatery and Public House, and even casinos without attaced hotels, like the Starlight in New Westminster, offer meeting venues.

ILEA’s St. Aubin, whose day job is as director of membership of the Trial Lawyers Association of BC, says enjoying casinos need not even require cash.

“You don’t need to spend any money at all,” she says. “Your entertainment can be watching other people spending their money.”

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MEET AMONG

THE MASTERS

From Prince George to Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler, art galleries serve as an inspired canvas for corporate events

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he modernist Russian-French artist Marc Chagall once stated that great art picks up where nature ends. It’s a sentiment that well describes the nearly two-year-old Audain Art Museum in Whistler. Nestled amid some of the best beauty British Columbia has to offer, the impressive 56,000-square-foot building was itself designed to be an “architectural destination” by Vancouver-based Patkau Architects; a shadow within the forested Whistler landscape.

“Their goal was to really not take away from that but to be a part of it,” explains Justine Nichol, the museum’s marketing and communications manager. “The architectural experience of the building as well, it’s almost as if you’re inside of a piece of art.”

The Audain Art Museum is a unique addition to the Sea-to-Sky corridor’s roster of event venues. Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden hemlock lines and spacious modern rooms, the $43.5 million endeavour has already hosted more than 75 events in its indoor and

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outdoor spaces.

Nichol describes it as “breathtaking,” and we haven’t even got to the art.

“It’s the only museum [in Canada] that’s dedicated to the art of one province,” she says. The building permanently houses the personal art collection of homebuilder and philanthropist Michael Audain and his wife Yoshiko Karasawa, and it captures British Columbia’s history through the lens of art: from a historical collection of 18th- and 19th-century First Nations masks

Rendering shows the new Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver, which began taking bookings in December 2017. The aspiring gallery has space for up to 400 guests, and includes a theatre space with water views to the Vancouver skyline | POLYGON GALLERY Modern art and inspiring sculpture, all by B.C. artists, welcome visitors to meeting venues at the Audain Art Museum at Whistler | COAST MOUNTAIN PHOTGRAPHY

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to contemporary work by B.C. artists. The venue also plays host to three international exhibitions that vary year to year.

“There’s nothing like being in the presence of original artwork,” says Leanne Cadden, sales and marketing manager at the Robert Bateman Centre, which overlooks Victoria’s inner harbour.

Anchored just a short walk from the capital’s legislative buildings and the historic Empress Hotel, the centre offers an intimate art-based setting within the historic 1924 Steamship Terminal. While the Audain Art Museum can entertain banquets of up to 120 guests and more for stand-up functions, Cadden says her centre can accommodate anything from private meetings for 10, up to 100-person stand-up receptions.

Whatever the size, the venue provides an immersive artistic and nature-focused experience that brings the outdoors – the site sits on a migratory bird sanctuary – indoors, where Robert Bateman’s nature paintings are

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Meet among the masters

TOP: The Audain Art Museum was designed by Patkau Architects: “it’s almost as if you’re inside a piece of art” | ALANA GLOVELOCK

TOP LEFT: Original

First Nation masks, some dating to the 18th century, are among the highlights at the Audain Art Museum | ALANA GLOVELOCK

RIGHT: The Audain Art Museum at Whistler: the $43.5 million showcase has hosted more than 75 events in its indoor and outdoor spaces since it opened two years ago | RAFE. CA/ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

TOP RIGHT: Two Rivers Gallery

in Prince George is the only art-based event venue in northeast B.C. The facility, which features Canadian artists, can host up to 200 guests | TWO RIVERS GALLERY

featured at every turn.

“I find it very powerful and emotional, and I think it adds an elevated energy to the event,” says Cadden, adding that the centre offers hands-on painting workshops that can be worked into any event schedule.

Even without a planned activity, choosing an art gallery for an event venue is a selection that comes with built-in entertainment. It can also serve as inspiration for event themes, from the decor to the dishes.

“Cocktails can be themed over exhibitions; it’s kind of a fun way to introduce art into your event,” says Faye

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Bednarczyk, venue rentals manager at the brand-new Polygon Gallery located on the city of North Vancouver’s waterfront.

“We’re sort of an empty canvas,” says Bednarczyk.

“We’re clean and modern and fresh and contemporary, but the sky’s the limit with what you can do with the space.”

With bookings starting in December 2017 and corporate functions already slated for 2018, the facility repositions the internationally recognized and nearly 40-year-old Presentation House Gallery in a modern setting. Throughout the year, it will host rotating photography and mixed media exhibitions adjacent to its rentable spaces.

When not gazing at the art, guests can view the downtown Vancouver skyline from a private, covered balcony that blends into the venue’s interior thanks to a retractable glass wall. It’s minutes from downtown, large enough for receptions of up to 400 and “really conducive to Vancouver weather,” quips Bednarczyk.

For businesses in B.C.’s north, the contemporary Two Rivers Gallery in Prince George is the only art-based event venue in the area. Built in 2000, the contemporary building features local artists in its Rustad Galleria and contemporary Canadian artists in its two main galleries.

When coupled with its skylit atrium, the facility can host 200 guests in a stand-up event, or half that number for a sit-down affair.

The space has catered to major fundraising functions and many corporate events. Entertainment-wise, Two Rivers’ menu features mixed media installation and workshop opportunities for guests.

While its said art is in the eye of the beholder, when it comes to truly meeting – and dining – among the masters, it is tough to top the opportunities provided by the Vancouver Art Gallery and its blockbuster exhibitions.

In 2017, guests could mingle with Monet. The year before, they had the chance to party with Picasso.

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LESSONS LEARNED A level head will help you deal with a rampant goat

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t’s been 20 years since Leeann Froese, founder of Town Hall Brands, stepped into the world of event planning. The frustrations can be never-ending, especially as a go-to planner in the wine industry where 85 per cent of her business comes from out of town, participating in winetasting events, dinners, cooking competitions and scavenger hunts.

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She keeps her sanity by knowing where to draw the line.

“We’ll accommodate the client as much as possible,” she says. “But we might say ‘We can’t’ or ‘It’s not appropriate.’ And with unreasonable people, you have to say ‘Thanks, but no thanks.’”

That line seems to have a lot of play, considering at one point a client asked her team to polish the spit buckets, and another time a live llama became part of the decor at a Chilean wine tasting.

“Llamas spit like professional wine tasters,” Froese says, laughing. A fenced-off area and plenty of straw kept the animal happy and avoided scatological misfortune.

Froese advises being aware of difficult venues, such as the Vancouver Art Gallery, which has a loading dock extremely far from the event space. The difficulties at one event led to a late opening with attendees sitting down to their tables while Froese’s team was still running around to local hotels getting ice.

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Leeann Froese, owner, Town Hall Brands: “spit buckets” took on a whole new meaning when a llama was brought in for a Chilean wine tasting | SUBMITTED Maintain great relationships with your clients and they’ll still hire you even after major snafu, says Shannon Berry, owner of the Promo Syndicate | SUBMITTED

What keeps her head on straight?

“I have a solid team,” says Froese. “You need people who are level-headed, flexible and work well under pressure. Always own up to your mistakes. Own it and apologize for it and ask what they want to make it better.”

Jennifer Henczel oversees about 50 events per year through the Connect Now Business Network that she manages, drawing business owners from Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

She offers four keys to success: knowing what your audience wants; looking at venue reviews; always getting a floor plan; and clarifying terminology. Breaking those rules led to a major snafu at a B.C. winery/farmers market. She hadn’t check the reviews because she had been there once and received good customer service.

“Even if you know the people, don’t assume they have the skills to put on an event,” she says, acknowledging her lesson learned.

Adding to the misfortune, Henczel never got a signed floor plan and realized too late that the venue staff didn’t know what a “vendor table” was or the difference between “per person” and “per platter” pricing. Her 60 guests ended up with three platters of food – enough for 15 people. She ended up buying extra food from Costco.

Though most of her patrons didn’t realize how many things had gone awry, Henczel admits she was more stressed than usual, especially when the farm’s goat was allowed to roam around unchecked.

“It was so weird saying, ‘Could you put the goat away?’”

Shannon Berry, who owns the Promo Syndicate, is used to doing promotional events for groups of up to 20,000, from corporate branding to celebrity wrap parties. Based in Edmonton, she manages events in Calgary and Vancouver. Her specialty is finding unique

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spaces that can be tailored to a special theme, such as 1930s gangster era.

Her mantra is to always have a great relationship with clients. It will go a long way if things go wrong.

At one Casino Royale-themed event, 100 patrons filled a four-bedroom house in Edmonton. The chef quit three days before the event and her Plan B caterer was on holidays. When a friend offered to step in (saying he had done events before), Berry unwittingly said OK. He came in the day of the event with chicken drumsticks he was going to barbecue for the whole party, though the theme was supposed to be Asian. Also, having gone over budget, he decided to charge for the drinks, which was a violation of the liquor licence and surprised guests who thought it was a hosted bar.

“We laugh about it now and I still get ribbed about it,” says Berry. “That’s the joy of building relationships with your clients.”

Like Froese, Berry credits her team for her success.

“I’m great at planning and the vision,” she says, “but my team has the expertise and mindset to deal with challenges, like 20,000 people who all have wine-tasting tickets. You have to get the right people in the right place.

Have them walk through with you and know everything they need to back you up. I don’t even have to worry about them during the event.”

Of course, no matter how much is reviewed beforehand, Mother Nature can always step in to drive plans sideways. Town Hall’s Froese held a wine-tasting event in the Okanagan where 40 C heat rendered all the wines impractical for tasting.

“It was the most uncomfortable wine tasting in history, and dropping a cube of ice into a wineglass is rather frowned upon,” says Froese. É

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WEST COAST

WILDEST Waterfront lodges, racetracks and ranches build team spirit

PETER MITHAM

G Sea kayaking is one of the many activities at West Coast Wilderness Lodge | WEST COAST WILDERNESS LODGE

etting away from it all in the city can be tough. You can turn off your phone, but you might run into someone you know on the street. Many people find it takes at least a day for the reality of a break to sink in. Pacific Yacht Charters takes groups on the water and the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish will land you on a mountaintop, but nothing quite matches leaving the city behind altogether.

COASTAL DISCONNECT Q West Coast Wilderness Lodge in the fishing hamlet of Egmont on the Sunshine Coast shows that you don’t have to go very far to get away from it all. Just 25 minutes by float plane from Vancouver (or an hour from Seattle), cellphone coverage is spotty at best. Paul Hansen, who launched the property in 1997, doesn’t even have one.

“We’re definitely a great place to be unplugged,” he says, though he notes that some guests find it unnerving. “We had the president of Telus in here for lunch, and he was so upset that his phone wasn’t working.”

Hansen established West Coast Wilderness Lodge 20 years ago on a 10-acre parcel to bring people closer to nature. Telus ran a high-speed fibre-optic connection through to Egmont last year but streaming videos isn’t encouraged.

“We had to be a part of that game,” Hansen explains.

“But without the cell coverage … it’s hard not to feel that you’ve stepped back in time, you’ve gone miles away from home and you’re in a different environment. The

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noises of city life are far, far away.”

Hansen and his staff will work hard to ensure that groups get what they’re looking for, whether it’s a secluded business retreat or a team outing to remote mountain lakes or night kayaking.

“There’s no lodge in B.C. that comes anywhere close to the diversity and experiences that we offer our guests,” Hansen says. “Our adventure team is really a strong team, so what we like to do is design experiences around that corporate goal – whatever that goal might be.”

Hansen’s goal is keeping up with demand. Peak-season occupancy often runs 98 per cent, making the shoulder season a better bet for snap getaways. The purchase last year of an adjacent property should ease the crunch.

Hansen plans to build an additional 30 guest rooms and 7,000 square feet of meeting space on the property in time for the 2018 season. The addition will boost the lodge’s capacity to 56 rooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting space.

UNPLUGGED, UNLEASHED Q Distracted driving is against the law, making the Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit in Duncan the ideal venue for the corporate team that wants to roar away from it all.

Operated by Gain Group, a top-end vehicle importer owned by Toronto radiologist Sylvester Chuang, the circuit is affiliated with Villa Eyrie Resort. Chuang acquired the resort formerly known as the Aerie in spring 2016 and refurbished and repositioned the 38-room resort with motorsport groups in mind.

Villa Eyrie will helicopter groups from its location atop the Malahat Summit to the driving track in Duncan, where executives can meet in a 15,000-square-foot clubhouse before breaking out to drive an Alfa Romeo 4C or Porsche GT4 Clubsport around the 2.3-kilometre track with a professional driver coaching them. The circuit has hosted Porsche executives as well as teams from various financial and health-care groups.

“There are very many accents at the resort that continue the automotive theme,” says Gigi Choy, who oversees sales, catering and corporate events for the two venues.

“After a full day at the circuit, guests can return to the Villa Eyrie Resort for a Driver’s Massage in our Tuscan Spa and enjoy Italian-inspired cuisine in our Driver’s Lounge and Summit Restaurant.”

Drinking and driving is prohibited, but with a

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TOP LEFT: West Coast

Wilderness Lodge is a short trip by plane from the city, but a world apart | WEST COAST WILDERNESS LODGE

TOP RIGHT: Getting out on the

water is one way to get away from it all at West Coast Wilderness Lodge | WEST COAST WILDERNESS LODGE

ABOVE: Corporate groups have

wealth of wineries – including award-winning Averill Creek – not far from the auto track, there is plenty to indulge the senses and distract from business concerns.

Back at Villa Eyrie, rooms and meeting spaces offer stunning views across Finlayson Arm and the Georgia Strait to Mount Baker and south to the Olympic Peninsula.

“With such relaxing views, it is really easy to focus and brainstorm on the goals of each retreat,” Choy said.

more than two kilometres of track to try high-powered autos at Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit | GAIN DEALERSHIP GROUP LEFT: Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit in Duncan gives new meaning to corporate drive | GAIN DEALERSHIP GROUP

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West Coast wildest CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Echo Valley Ranch & Spa offers a taste of the trails for team building or a personal adrenaline rush; cycling is one of the many activities at Echo Valley; hammock relaxing is part of the ranch’s appeal | ECHO VALLEY RANCH AND SPA

SADDLE UP Q Ranch life corrals the romance of the West, the bucolic home on the range where the skies are not cloudy all day. When guests arrive at Echo Valley Ranch & Spa north of Clinton, co-owner Norm Dove often asks them to listen close.

When they say they can’t hear anything, he tells them that’s the point.

“You no longer hear the traffic noise, and definitely no siren noise,” he says. “The human-made noise is replaced by the birds.”

B.C.’s oldest guest ranch, the Flying U, is a couple of valleys over near 70 Mile House. Cell coverage is poor

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and the vistas are stunning – ideal for those seeking an escape. But the isolation underscores why looking out for each other is even more central to ranch life than rugged individualism.

“Everybody here eats together, family-style. And there’s tons of activities – they play together as well,” Dove says, adding it’s the kind of mix a professional team-builder told him was next to perfect. “She said, if you can work together, eat together and play together, that’s as team building as you can expect to get.”

Communal life, experienced for a minimum of two nights but more often three, helps business groups establish common ground.

“When you’ve got a group of people together it’s not just the business that’s going to be discussed,” he says.

“That’s an important part of it, but it’s the mindset of the people attending those meetings. If there’s more of a team spirit type of attitude, they’ll get more from what’s trying to be conveyed to them.” É

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Meeting briefs

Pursuing pinnacles for 21 years

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onathan (Jono) Willcocks, founder and “chief visionary” of Pinnacle Pursuits Inc. of Vancouver, recalls when a roughneck crew of B.C. mill workers assembled for their firstever day of holistic team building.

Of the rowdy crew of 25, half appeared to have substance abuse problems, most smoked and none seemed in good physical shape. Yet a day of physical and mental challenges that began as “awkward and scary” ended in true bonding with “these burly guys putting their arms around each other” and slapping high-fives.

In the 21 years that Pinnacle Pursuits has been providing world-class team-building and action-learning sessions, such participants have not been common, but they show that professionally led events can build trust, pride and connection within any workforce, Willcocks says.

“You can learn more about a person during a day of play and adventure than in a year of conversation,” Willcocks says.

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Since Pinnacle was formed in 1997, it has delivered programs and events in 11 countries and involved more than 275,000 people as it aims to redefine the art of teamwork, personal leadership and engaged social responsibility.

Along its path, the company has been named team-building company of the year by the Globe and Mail, and the “experiential organization and

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educator of the year” by its peers, and Willcocks received a Forty under 40 award in the annual Business in Vancouver competition.

The Pinnacle team has also won laurels from its many blue-chip clients.

“Any organization that uses their talents will see immediate results,” says a specialist in employee development with Coast Capital Savings.

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“Pinnacle Pursuits is the best we ever worked with,” was the comment from Lululemon’s head of leadership development.

From leading a riverboat adventure in Thailand to welcoming an Australian company’s staff to an extreme event in Stanley Park, Willcocks says his company can tailor activities to any team or any challenge, nearly anywhere in the world.

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WINE

WITH THAT

Tasting rooms and winery activities expand, as do options for creative meeting spaces

BAILA LAZARUS

RIGHT: Burrowing Owl’s wine shop can be rented after hours for a reception for 50 people. The winery has also built a new dedicated meeting facility with state-of-the-art AV equipment that will be able to hold 25 for dinner and 60 for a reception | SUBMITTED LEFT: Offering all the amenities of a luxury resort, as well as the attraction of a winery, Burrowing Owl hosts many corporate and private events | SUBMITTED

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t doesn’t take much of a search to find claims that a glass of wine at work can boost creativity. So imagine what an afternoon of wine tasting at a corporate retreat can do.

Head to a winery on a sunny day and you’re guaranteed an enjoyable activity, a relaxing afternoon and a beautiful view overlooking vineyards or more. What better place to stimulate the senses and generate innovative problem solving?

With new wineries popping up offering reception-sized tasting rooms along with smaller board meeting rooms, it’s easy to find one to accommodate your needs.

Family-owned Blue Grouse Estate Winery near Duncan

just celebrated its two-year anniversary in spring 2017.

The two-storey, distinctively designed tasting room with a swooping glulam timber roof can hold up to 50 for a tasting and tour or long-table dinners.

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But what’s unique to Blue Grouse is a boardroom table on the mezzanine for private meetings of up to 10, next to a lounge area with club chairs for more relaxed discussions.

The winery has a large, dedicated grassy area for outdoor events that has been landscaped with its own raised stage to facilitate presentations (or nuptials).

The award-winning winery also has an exclusive “Bed & Bottle” retreat. The private building at the back of the vineyard has two accommodation rooms and space for small meetings. For group accommodations, hotels in Cowichan Bay or Duncan are within a 10-minute drive.

Just down the Malahat from Blue Grouse, the newly renovated and recently reopened Villa Eyrie Resort has a special wine showcase event on the first Friday of each month in its Summit Restaurant.

ABOVE: Private patios at

Evolve Cellars on Okanagan Lake can seat up to 24 for semi-private meetings and tastings | SHAWN FILLION LEFT: Evolve offers full catering on its two-level patios and its 600-squarefoot indoor meeting rooms | CHRIS STEINBERG

BOTTOM LEFT: The recently renovated and reopened Villa Eyrie in the Malahat offers five-star resort accommodation for its winesociety guests | BAILA LAZARUS BOTTOM RIGHT: Perfect pairings are assured when dining at Villa Eyrie | SUBMITTED

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Wine with that “Our wine society began in 2016 and it has been a great addition to the events here at the Villa Eyrie Resort,” says Gigi Choy, sales and catering manager for Villa Eyrie Resort. “The event is a combination of a mini sommelier session with unique wines selected by our restaurant manager, Ali El-Khalafawi, paired with dishes prepared by executive chef Carmen Ingham.”

Seats are limited to 40 guests in a private section of the restaurant. In the past year, regions highlighted include Germany, France, Spain, Napa Valley, British Columbia, Italy and Argentina. And after a night of imbibing, guests can meander over to one of the villa’s 38 luxury suites.

For an off-the-beaten-track experience just under four hours’ drive from Vancouver, you can plan your next meet-and-drink at Lillooet’s first commercial vineyard, Fort Berens Estate Winery.

Founders Rolf de Bruin and Heleen Pannekoek came from Holland in 2005 looking for suitable land to start a vineyard. Among others, they consulted B.C. wine legend Harry McWatters, who suggested the Lillooet area.

The weather is “just as hot as the South Okanagan,” de Bruin says.

The winery was completed in 2014 and can now host 60 for a reception, 32 for a sit-down function.

In outside tented areas, it can accommodate 80 for dinner.

Several hotels in Lillooet offer overnight accommodation just minutes away.

For a gorgeous lake view, hold a meeting on the terraces of Evolve Cellars right in the vineyard on the shore of Okanagan Lake in Summerland.

Evolve has a 600-square-foot dedicated indoor meeting space that can host 50 people seated or 60 standing. For larger gatherings of up to 120, receptions can be held on the outdoor breezeway and upper and lower patios. Full catering is available for all meals and there is AV equipment for meetings as well.

Accommodations in Summerland or Penticton are within 20 minutes’ drive.

Kelowna is 40 minutes away.

Farther south, at the north end of Osoyoos Lake, Burrowing Owl has just completed a renovation that includes a large meeting and function room. And there’s no need to worry about finding a designated driver. This all-inclusive guest house, restaurant and winery has 10 luxury suites, each with a balcony overlooking the vineyard and a fireplace.

There’s also an outdoor pool and hot tub, and the Cellar Lounge is fully AVequipped. For added grandeur, the twobedroom, 1,200-square-foot Meritage Suite is perfect for an executive retreat, complete with a private elevator and gourmet kitchen.

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Meeting briefs

Victoria limits short-term rentals

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ictoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoteliers are applauding the City of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new rules for short-term rental units.

The rule changes that came in the fall of 2017 disallow shortterm rentals of fewer than 30 days if they are in zones that include hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great news and it will stop the growth [of shortterm rentals] and will even the playing field,â&#x20AC;? says Reid James, general manager of the Hotel Grand Pacific and chairman of the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria.

Paul Nursey, chief executive of Tourism Victoria, agrees. He says the short-term rental situation was â&#x20AC;&#x153;completely out of control with condos being used for Airbnb.â&#x20AC;?

According to Airbnb, there are about 1,500 host units in Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now the next step is to work on a commercial tax [for the industry],â&#x20AC;? Nursey says.

He points out Victoria hotels collect five per cent GST, eight per cent PST and either two or three per cent as a destinationmarketing tax, while Airbnb hosts do not.

Make your next event one to remember.

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he 2018 Globe Conference, presented at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) East by the Globe Foundation of Canada, is forecast to draw 10,000 delegates from more than 50 countries. The international gathering of senior business and government leaders in the clean economy will be held from March 7 to March 9.

Other major conferences this year include the BC Dental Association Pacific Dental Conference, with 12,200 delegates expected at the VCC from March 8 to March 10; the American Bar Association, which will draw 4,000 to the VCC in late January; and the OpenStack technology summit, set for May 21 to May 25 with 8,000

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expected at the VCC. The biggest technology event of the year is slated to be the Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques (Siggraph) conference at the VCC from August 11 to August 17.

Following that is the Linux Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018 Open Source Summit technology conference, August 27 to August 31 at VCC, which will have an estimated attendance of 2,000.

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Meeting briefs

Big sport events set for 2018

Where to see B.C. wildlife

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The 2018 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships will be held at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre at the University of British Columbia from January 8 to January 14. This is a team qualification event for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in February.

More than 25,000 fans and participants will be welcomed March 10-11 for Rugby Canada’s 2018 World Rugby Seven Series.

On May 6, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is expec ted to at trac t 5,000 C anadian and international entrants, with an estimated 10,000 participating in related running events on the city’s streets and in parks.

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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 basketball is also bound for Vancouver. Eight men’s and eight women’s basketball teams will descend upon the city during the American Thanksgiving holiday week in late November. NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will be played back to back under the iconic sails of the Vancouver Convention Centre.

ast British Columbia provides outstanding opportunities for visitors to see wildlife up close, yet safely.

Autumn is peak season for viewing grizzly bears during salmon runs at Knight Inlet Lodge north of Campbell River. Up to 50 grizzly and black bears feast on salmon close to the floating wilderness resort.

Visitors can see bighorn sheep in spring and summer in the Kootenay Rockies at Radium Hot Springs, but the real drama unfolds in fall: rutting season, October into November. That’s when the rams of the 140-strong herd convene in town and start clashing for hours in competition to win female attention. After the show, soak in Canada’s largest natural mineral hot springs.

Moose? You’ll want to head to Prince George, home to the highest density of these hooved giants in North America. Try Highway 97 from Pine Pass to Old Friend Creek, or Highway 16 from Prince George to Valemount in the southern Rocky Mountain Trench.

Another option is canoeing the Crooked River just north of town or in Bowron Lake Provincial Park.

Of course, whale-watching tours are offered year-round from locations all along the B.C. coastline.

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Meeting places at a glance

How to use Meeting Places’ region-by-region directories of venues and services MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE Q If you’re looking for details of specific venues, start with “Meeting places at a glance,” below. First check the British Columbia map on page 35 to confirm which region your event is in, then browse the listings under that region.

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 35 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.

REGIONAL DIRECTORIES Q Refer to the British Columbia map on page 35 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 follow list the services available in each of the region’s towns and cities.

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Provincewide transportation resources AIRLINES Air Canada

Seair Seaplanes Ltd

Meetings/conventions desk 1-800-361-7585 conventions.congres@aircanada.ca, aircanada.com/conventions

4640 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-273-8900, f-604-273-7351, 1-800-447-3247 contact@seairseaplanes.com, seairseaplanes.com

Canadian Air Charters

WestJet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meetings & Conventions

5360 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B4 604-207-2471, f-604-207-2473, 1-888-359-6722 charters@canadianaircharters.com, canadianaircharters.com

Central Mountain Air 6431 Airport Rd Box 998, Smithers, V0J 2N0 250-877-5000, f-250-847-3744, 1-800-963-9611 charters@flycma.com, flycma.com

Harbour Air Seaplanes/Saltspring 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, harbourair.com

Island Express Air 30440 Liberator Ave, Abbotsford, V2T 6H5 604-856-6260, 1-888-856-6260 info@islandexpressair.com, 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, londonair.ca

Orca Airways Ltd 4520 Agar Dr, Richmond, V7B 1A4 250-266-5555, f-866-565-4238, 1-888-FLY-ORCA charters@flyorcaair.com, flyorcaair.com

1-888-493-7853 conventions@westjet.com, westjet.com

BUS SERVICES Cantrail Coach Lines Inc 1375 Vernon Dr, Vancouver, V6A 3V4 604-294-5541, 1-877-940-5561 charters@cantrail.com, cantrail.com

Charter Bus Lines of British Columbia 8730 River Rd, Delta, V4G 1B5 604-940-1707, f-604-940-2955 sales@cbl.ca, charterbuslines.com

Greyhound Canada 1150 Station St Suite 200, Vancouver, V6A 4C7 604-683-8133, f-604-683-0144, 1-800-661-8747, 1-866-313-0339 charter@greyhound.ca, greyhound.ca

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

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

CAR RENTALS Avis Rent A Car Downtown (757 Hornby St), Vancouver 604-606-2869 avis.ca Vancouver International Airport (South Terminal), Richmond 604-606-2847, f-604-606-2830, 1-888-897-8448, 1-800-525-7537 1001 Douglas St, Victoria 250-386-8468, 1-800-879-2847

Budget Rent A Car

National Car & Truck Rental Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-207-3730, f-604-273-5574, 1-800-CAR-RENT (1-800-227-7368) 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

724 Douglas St, Victoria 250-953-5300, f-250-953-5227, 1-800-668-9833 cvilleneuve@budgetvictoria.com, budgetvictoria.com/conventions

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Discount Car & Truck Rentals Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver/Richmond 604 207-8140, f-604 370-0583, 1-866-310-CARS reservations@discountcarbc.com, discountcar.com Vancouver downtown (Marriott Pinnacle), Vancouver 1-866-310-2277

Enterprise Rent A Car

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

Vancouver International Airport, 9051 Beckwith Rd, Richmond 604-303-1117, 1-866-799-7968 enterpriserentacar.ca

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

Victoria International Airport, Sidney 250-657-0380, 1-800-263-0600

Downtown (416 West Georgia St), Vancouver 604-668-7000, 1-800-268-8900 conventions@bc.budget.com, budgetbc. com/conventions

Pacific Coach Lines

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Downtown (Fairmont Pacific Rim), Vancouver 604-482-5544

Downtown (1250 Granville St), Vancouver 604-688-5500, f-604-688-5505, 1-800-736-8222

Hertz Canada Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-606-3700, 1-800-654-3131 hertz.ca

767 Douglas St, Victoria 250-386-1213, f-250-381-1184 drivenational.ca/groups

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

HELICOPTER SERVICES Helijet International 5911 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B5 604-273-4688, f-604-273-5301, 1-800-665-4354 conventions@helijet.com, helijet.com

TRAIN SERVICES Rocky Mountaineer Vacations 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, rockymountaineer.com

Via Rail 1150 Station St, Vancouver, V6A 2C7 604-640-3700, f-604-640-3757, 1-888-VIA-RAIL info@viarail.ca, viarail.ca/en/fares-andpackages/business-fares

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-98t-3/<1/ [kon-see-+3<D2; French kawN=C/"D2] n. person at a venue or facility who can arrange for transportation, tours, tickets or restaurant reservations.

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-9@t/<= [5?2@-erz] n. actual number of meals served. .+t3= [./Cis, .+2C-, deys] n. 1 raised platform in a hall or large meeting room, usually where guest speakers, honoured guests or expert panels are seated. .<+Ct+1/ [.</C-ij] n. 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.

/t@/8> 9<t./< [ih-@/8> +A<-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.

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29<= .c9/?t@</ [awr .?<@; French awR\.x-VRuh] (also canapĂŠ) n. 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.

5/Ct89>/ +.t.</== [kee-noht uh-.</=] (also keynote speech) n. opening remarks or presentation at a meeting that sets the tone or theme of the event and motivates attendees.

6+@t+t63/</ 73t-<9t:298/ [lav-uh-6//< 7+2C-kruh-fohn] n. small microphone that is clipped onto clothing or hung around the neck to allow the speaker to move. Origin: 1960-65.

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Ultra-modern meeting venues add to Vancouver’s prized reputation as among the most livable – and welcoming – cities on earth

The new Richmond Conference Centre offers more than 50,000 square feet of versatile conference, event and meeting space | BARRY CALHOUN

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ew flight routes to Vancouver International Airport are making travel to Canada’s West Coast easier than ever, beckoning the business travelsavvy to explore Vancouver’s status as North America’s convention hub.

This year alone, Air Canada announced new direct service to Delhi, Brisbane, Melbourne, Dublin, Nagoya, San Jose and San Diego.

With new flight routes and consistent praiseworthy polling among the world’s most livable cities, Vancouver’s costal region is brimming with sights and spaces to delight any business traveller.

The emerging space to watch in Vancouver is certainly mega-development the Parq, which opened in September 2017 as the city’s new multi-use “urban resort.” With 60,000 square feet of conference space, two hotels, a 72,000-square-foot, 24-7 casino, five restaurants and more, the Parq is the buzz of the town.

It is hard to discuss business travel without mentioning the renowned Vancouver Convention Centre. The prime destination for business convention centres in B.C., the centre boasts over 466,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and hosts world-renowned events like TED Talks.

Daily, the Canada Place-Waterfront roadway is alive with elated folks bustling to and fro as porcelain cruise ships sparkle and jubilant tourists pedal the seawall, backdropped by North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain.

North Vancouver itself is newly host to an ultra-modern art facility that adds a dramatic contrast to the city’s architecture.

Minutes from downtown, one speedy SeaBus ride will find you at the heart of Lower Lonsdale’s revitalized core and the home of the new Polygon Gallery. The space can host up to 180 for seated dinners and up to 400 for stand-up receptions. The Polygon Gallery, which opened November 18, 2017, sits literally above the shoreline with Vancouver’s skyline adding to the stunning view.

Other bright new meeting venues – the Trump International Hotel & Tower opened in 2016, for instance – have arrived, yet there are a few seasoned locales that should not be overlooked.

The Vancouver Aquarium is a perfect location to host an event your guests won’t soon forget. The space can accommodate up to 2,400 people and has state-ofthe-art amenities like 360-degree digital screens and a 140-seat amphitheatre, all set amongst the building’s deep-sea vibe.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The waterfront Vancouver Convention Centre is the largest and one of the most outstanding conference facilities in British Columbia.

The centre boasts 466,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and hosts worldrenowned events like TED Talks | PSA SUPER CONFERENCE

airport, the adjoining city of Richmond also boasts two prime event spaces that make for easy access from the arrivals level.

Last year, the Richmond Conference Centre unveiled more than 50,000 square feet of new, versatile conference, event and meeting room opportunity, including the Britannia Ballroom, a 10,000-square-foot marvel with 19-foot ceilings. With 42 meeting rooms and a capacity of 1,000, the facility is a short walk from nearby Sheraton, Marriott and Hilton hotels.

The other Richmond space is the well-known River Rock Show Theatre.

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“While this is not a new venue, it’s one that flies under the radar for a lot of meeting planners and people looking for convention space,” says Lesley Chang, communications manager for Tourism Richmond. “Perhaps people think of River Rock as more of an entertainment venue than a place for conventions.”

Rest assured, this multi-purpose space holds a hightech theatre room that transforms from a 1,000-seat auditorium to an 8,000-square-foot trade show floor to a 450-seat theatre.

Outside the city, the Sea-to-Sky Highway holds access to many underutilized options for event spaces.

The ski resort of Whistler has a stunning collection of world-class venues, including the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, which is dedicated to the history and culture of local First Nations | COAST MOUNTAIN PHOGRAPHY

Close to gaming action, the River Rock Casino has a dining room that can accommodate scores of delegates | SUBMITTED

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On Bowen Island, the Bowen Island Lodge offers a quaint getaway for corporate retreats with a space capable of holding up to 200 for theatre-style events and 140 for receptions.

North on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Whistler, a $9 million investment in the stunning Fairmont Chateau Whistler has improved the hotel’s 32,000 square feet of meeting space in 2016. The facelift adds to what is already a staple in traveller hospitality. The hotel’s Woodlands Terrace puts event attendees smack dab in the middle of Whistler’s picture-perfect mountain setting, complemented by lush garden space that is home to the hotel’s honeybee colony.

A must visit and dining spot is the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, among the first centres dedicated to the history and culture of local First Nations. Its restaurant menus is inspired by traditional First Nations food and prepared with local ingredients where possible.

Famed Whistler restaurant Araxi opened its acclaimed extension the Cellar in 2015. The intimate fine-dining locale is located right in the heart of Whistler Village and boasts an impressive 2,800-square-foot private event space capable of holding up to 120, perfect for boardroom-style meetings, cocktail receptions or sit-down luncheons or dinners. É

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histler will inspire your people to dream, to learn, to appreciate, to play and to connect in one of the world’s most desired destinations. It’s an awardwinning resort where business and pleasure mix naturally, where people build loyalties, strengthen friendships and create memories.

Whistler is just 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Vancouver, but feels like an entire world away. Getting here is the ultimate two hour road trip on one of the world’s most scenic mountain highways, with options to arrive by limousine, floatplane and more depending on the season.

Once you arrive the options for work and play are limitless. Ski the world’s best slopes or go rafting down a glacier-fed river. Melt away at a spa or enjoy

dinner with gold-medal chefs. Fly from one peak to another in heels, brainstorm while you zipline or keep your feet on forest pathways. Access to mountains, lakes, forests and the alpine village mean down time can be as active or laid back as you like with things to do for groups year-round, at exceptional value. Quaint lodges, elegant resorts and leading hotels offer accommodation from luxurious to resort-casual, with a bed for every budget.

When it comes to driving home a corporate message or celebrating a group achievement, Whistler has an outstanding array of places to gather indoors and out. At the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, on a remote glacier peak, with First Nations elders at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural

Centre, at the Plaza where Olympic athletes won gold or under a canopy of ancient cedars – here you can think and meet outside the box.

The Whistler Conference Centre is the ideal stage for celebration or deliberation for any business. With more than 40,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space, they can serve a flavorful locally inspired menu for 1,200, wire a general session for 1,500, drive a car into the ballroom, host a production quality cover band or seamlessly tent and cater a delicious meal. They have the technology, service know-how and seasoned team to deliver.

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LOWER MAINLAND Airlines AC Airways 21330 56 Ave Hangar 41 Langley Airport (CYNJ), Langley V2Y 0E5 Mark Capadouca ..........................p: 604-533-4400 e: info@acairways.com acairways.com

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

focus inspired by tranquility combine your next business retreat with teambuilding, dining, and focused relaxation in an inspiring lakeside setting

Canadian Bar Association 1228 Hastings St W Suite 1502, Vancouver V6E 4S6 Karen St Aubin .............................p: 778-899-6020 e: karenstaubin@gmail.com cbabc.org Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (B.C. and Yukon) 1111 Hastings St W Suite 1101, Vancouver V6E 2J3 Kara Douglas .....p: 604-684-7228 f: 604-684-3225 e: info@cphrbc.ca cphrbc.ca Fraser Valley Event Planning Association 21674 48A Ave, Langley V3A 3M8 Sherryl Parsons ...................................................... e: info@fvepa.ca fvepa.ca Hyack Festival Association 204 Sixth St, New Westminster V3L 3A1 Brunella Battista ...................... p: 604-522-6894 f: 604-522-6094 e: events@hyack.bc.ca hyackfestival.com International Live Events Association (ILEA) Vancouver Chapter 101 1001 Broadway W PO Box 166, Vancouver V6H 4E4 ........................................p: 604-683-2512 e: president@ileavancouver.com ileacanada.com/vancouver Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter PO Box 2343 Stn Main, Vancouver V6B 3W5 ................................................................. e: admin@mpibcchapter.com mpibc.org North Vancouver Chamber 124 1st St W Suite 102, North Vancouver V7M 3N3 Kara Walker ......p: 604-987-4488 f: 604-987-8272 e: events@nvchamber.ca nvchamber.ca Richmond Chamber of Commerce 5811 Cooney Rd Suite 202 North Tower, Richmond V6X 3M1 ............p: 604-278-2822 f: 604-278-2972 e: rcc@richmondchamber.ca richmondchamber.ca

Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke...................... p: 604-688-7246 f: 604-687-5868 e: charters@boatcruises.com 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.

PRP Inc 408 East Kent Ave S Suite 101, Vancouver V5X 2X7 Heather Maciver ...................... p: 604-248-4190 f: 604-252-3541 e: theteam@prpconnect.com prpconnect.com RBE Video Inc 11871 Horseshoe Way Suite 2121, Richmond V7A 5H5 Jill K Reynolds..............................p: 604-277-6533 e: sales@rbevideo.com rbevideo.com

Showkraft Production Services 813 Underhill Dr, Delta V4M 2V2 Mark Happeney ............................p: 778-955-7469 e: mark@showkraftps.com showkraftps.com SW Event Technology 6075 Irmin St, Burnaby V5J 5C5 Alex Bickers..................................p: 604-558-6595 e: abickers@sw-online.com sw-online.com Teleprompting Services 3773 Yukon St, Vancouver V5Y 3S3 John Asbacher .............................p: 604-721-7994 e: john@shootedit.com shootedit.com

Banquet Facilities Al Porto 321 Water St, Vancouver V6B 1B8 .............p: 604-683-8376 f: 604-683-6682 e: info@alporto.ca alporto.ca Eaglequest Golf Coyote Creek 7778 152 St, Surrey V3S 3M4 Angela Loewen .p: 604-597-4653 f: 604-597-7761 eaglequestgolf.com

Audiovisual Services

1 888 755 6482 nitalakelodge.com/meetings sales@nitalakelodge.com Nita Lake Lodge 2131 Lake Placid Road, Whistler BC

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Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey.............................p: 604-877-8558 e: james@clarksav.com clarksav.com

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Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Alex Annez ..........p: 604-998-5048 f: 604-984-7234 e: aannez@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com ELEVATE. Take your next meeting or team-building session 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 ...........p: 604-882-2000 f: 604-882-2008 e: info@hielangley.com hiexpress.com/langleybc Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa .....p: 604-639-4845 f: 604-689-4749 e: msousa@hyatt.com vancouver.hyatt.com Langley Golf & Banquet Centre 21550 44 Ave, Langley V3A 7N1 Donna Manhas ....p: 604-534-4555 f: 604-534-4507 e: banquets@langleygolfcentre.com langleygolfcentre.com Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 Richard Taylor......p: 604-691-2783 f: 604-691-2791 e: rtaylor@pinnaclehotels.ca meetpinnacle.ca

Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Keith Jolly ...........p: 604-687-3400 f: 604-687-6812 e: events@vancouverrowingclub.ca vancouverrowingclub.ca

Beverage Suppliers Legacy Liquor Store 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Elise Yurkowski ..............................p: 604-331-7900 e: elise@granvillevan.com legacyliquorstore.com Legacy Liquor Store is Vancouver’s premier destination liquor store. Legacy is the largest privately owned liquor store in the province and home to thousands of products. Legacy has the largest craft beer, premium scotch and whisky selection, and BC VQA wines, along with a stateof-the-art wine cellar. We are proud to offer some of the world’s rarest and most exclusive products and are home to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.

Legacy is the ideal venue for groups to host casual social gatherings, all while learning about their favourite beverage of choice, in a private tasting setting. We also cater to outside events and offer delivery options across British Columbia, so talk to our experts for assistance or make your purchases online.

Bus Services Landsea Tours Ltd 680 Industrial Ave, Vancouver V6A 2P3 Allison Baxter ......p: 604-255-7272 f: 604-685-8960 e: groups@vancouvertours.com vancouvertours.com

Caterers

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 ...............p: 778-296-1400 f: 778-296-1429 e: info@richmondoval.ca richmondoval.ca Stanley Park Pavilion Vancouver Vivian Leung ...................................p: 604-602-3088 e: events@stanleyparkpavilion.com stanleyparkpavilion.com Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Jennifer Silver .....p: 604-488-8611 f: 604-681-9634 e: jsilver@tcclub.com tcclub.com Vancouver Alpen Club 4875 Victoria Dr, Vancouver V5N 4P3 Vivien Regorius ...p: 604-874-3811 f: 604-874-2989 e: events@vacbc.ca vacbc.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 ...............p: 604-659-3400 f: 604-659-3584 e: cateringandevents@vanaqua.org vanaqua.org

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Emelle’s Catering Ltd 177 7th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L8 Nicole Burke ........p: 604-875-6551 f: 604-875-6556 e: info@emelles.com emelles.com

Lazy Gourmet, The 1605 5th Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1N5 ..........................................p: 604-734-2507 e: catering@lazygourmet.ca lazygourmet.ca Len’s Catering 4191 McConnell Dr, Burnaby V5A 3J7 Alex Hristov .........p: 604-298-6621 f: 604-298-7421 e: lenscatering@gmail.com lenscatering.com Peake of Catering 1764 Powell St, Vancouver V5L1H7 James Thornley ...p: 604-872-8431 f: 604-874-7723 e: info@peakeofcatering.com peakeofcatering.com Savoury City Foods Ltd 3925 Fraser St, Vancouver V5V 4E5 Donna Wadsworth ..................... p: 604-875-8484 f: 604-875-8405 e: donna@savourycity.com savourycity.com

Butler Did It Catering Co, The 620 Clark Dr, Vancouver V5L 3H8 Darryl Ray ............p: 604-739-3663 f: 604-739-3686 e: info@butlerdiditcatering.com butlerdiditcatering.com Cakeaters Edible Art Vancouver Wendy Casey .................................p: 604-689-9490 e: cakeaters@telus.net cakeaters.com

Nasco Productions 128 Pender St W Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1R8 Shelley Johnson .............................p: 604-683-2512 e: events@nasco.ca nascoproductions.ca Nasco Productions is a producer of high-impact events that bring magic to function, creating connections and causing results. Call us today at 604-683-2512.

SEM 1245 Broadway W Suite 300, Vancouver V6H 1G7 Annette McCunn .p: 604-738-8600 f: 604-738-8697 e: annette@simplyeventful.com simplyeventful.com Showtime Event & Display 6075 Irmin St, Burnaby V5J 5C5 Alex Bickers....................................p: 604-558-6595 e: alex@showtimedisplay.com showtimedisplay.com Vero Consulting 5389 Wellburn Dr, Delta V4K 2H8 Ann-Michele Ewert .................... p: 604-940-9602 f: 604-940-9620 e: amewert@aol.com

Decor and Design Services

Truffles Fine Foods 5151 Oak St, Vancouver V6M 4H1 .........................................p: 604-505-4961 e: info@trufflesfinefoods.com trufflesfinefoods.com

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Trade Show Consultants Edgeceptional Catering 2450 Yukon St, Vancouver V5Y 0A4 Judy Reeves ...................................p: 604-876-7226 e: info@edgecatering.ca edgecatering.ca Planning a corporate meeting, client reception?

Edge Catering, a leading full-service catering and event planning company, proves an outstanding choice for your culinary and event needs.

Renowned for our exquisite creative cuisine and thoughtful service, Edge delivers outstanding food and event experiences.

CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers.....p: 604-244-1740 f: 604-244-1731 e: info@ctmexhibits.com ctmexhibits.com DFC Events Inc 19522 96 Ave Suite 4, Surrey V4N 4C3 Shannon Stumph ............................p: 604-219-6666 e: shannon@dfcevents.ca dfcevents.ca Executive Event Production Inc PO Box 39048, Panorama PO, Surrey V3S 9A7 Heather Angeard .p: 604-543-4593 f: 778-564-3947 e: heather@executiveevents.ca executiveevents.ca Meetingmax 800 Pender St W Suite 215, Vancouver V6C 2V6 Dave Clark ...........p: 604-899-1069 f: 888-377-1069 e: info@meetingmax.cc meetingmax.cc

BC Event Management 198 North Sea Ave, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger.................................p: 604-696-1234 e: sales@bceventmanagement.com bceventmanagement.com CongressWorld Conferences Inc 1087 Roosevelt Cres, North Vancouver V7P 1M4 ..............p: 604-988-0450 f: 604-929-0871 e: info@congressworld.ca congressworld.ca

Elizabeth Stanley Event Design 11780 River Rd Suite 170, Richmond V6X 1Z7 Robert Porter ..................................p: 778-868-3650 e: info@elizabethstanley.ca elizabethstanley.ca Greenscape Design & Decor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel ....p: 604-437-1729 f: 604-437-7775 e: sales@greenscapedecor.com greenscapedecor.com Loungeworks Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Simona Dobreva ..p: 604-687-2774 f: 604-687-4746 e: rentals@loungeworks.ca loungeworks.ca

Destination Management/ Marketing Aboriginal Travel Services (ATS) 1455 Georgia St W Suite 700, Vancouver V6G 2T3 Scott Roberts.......p: 604-605-5185 f: 604-684-9704 e: agent@aboriginaltravelservices.com aboriginaltravelservices.com

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Discover Surrey 730 176 St Surrey V3Z 9S6 Cathy James........p: 604-531-6646 f: 604-531-6647 e: cathy@discoversurreybc.com discoversurreybc.com Tourism Vancouver 200 Burrard St Suite 210, Vancouver V6C 3L6 Dave Gazley.........p: 604-682-2222 f: 604-682-1717 e: meet@tourismvancouver.com tourismvancouver.com/meetings

Display Designers & Builders Creative Display (Vancouver) 4238 Lozells Ave Suite 104, Burnaby V5A 0C4 ...............p: 604-421-1321 f: 604-421-5321 e: creativedisplay@telus.net creativedisplay.ca CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers.....p: 604-244-1740 f: 604-244-1731 e: info@ctmexhibits.com ctmexhibits.com Skyline BC 1538 Cliveden Ave Suite 208, Delta V3M 6J8 Chris Laundy ........p: 604-515-9822 f: 604-515-9892 e: chris@skylinebc.ca skylinebc.ca

Employment Agencies/Event Staffing

BC Event Management 198 North Sea Ave, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger.................................p: 604-696-1234 e: sales@bceventmanagement.com bceventmanagement.com Creative DJ Services 525 Seymour St Suite 501, Vancouver V6B 3H7 Scott Barratt ...................................p: 604-723-6451 e: info@creativedjservices.com creativedjservices.com Famous Players Band 3381 Cambie St Suite 545, Vancouver V5Z 4R3 Kelly Becker....................................p: 604-725-1272 e: info@famousplayersband.com famousplayersband.com Mehndi & More Body Art By appointment only, 989 Richards St Suite 603, Vancouver V6B 6R6 Leanne Fogarty ...............................p: 604-812-2048 e: info@mehndiandmore.com mehndiandmore.com Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd 2850 Shaughnessy St Suite 2300, Port Coquitlam V3C 6K5 Brett Brown .........p: 604-468-2911 f: 604-468-2922 e: brett@noteable.net noteable.net Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Decor Rentals 6711 Woodwards Rd, Richmond V7E 1H2 Wolfgang Christl .p: 604-277-4300 f: 604-275-4342 e: oktoberfest-bc@shaw.ca Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage Vancouver Nia Bellamy ....................................p: 778-386-6359 e: info@simplyrelax.ca simplyrelax.ca

Equipment and Supply Rentals

BBW International Inc 999 Canada Pl Suite 404, Vancouver V6C 3E2 Lois Jackalin........p: 604-984-0352 f: 604-608-3510 e: vancouver@bbwinternational.com bbwinternational.com Specializing in event staffing. Experiential marketing brand ambassadors. Box office management, registration, cashiers and booth hostesses.

Nasco Staffing Solutions 128 Pender St W Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1R8 Jennifer Wickham ..........................p: 604-683-2512 e: sales@nasco.ca 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 6oh4 Band 11871 Horseshoe Way Suite 2121, Richmond V7A 5H5 John B Reynolds.............................p: 604-999-7616 e: 6oh4band@gmail.com 6oh4band.wixsite.com/6oh4band

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A&B Party Time Rentals Ltd 110 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 ...............p: 604-879-5281 f: 604-879-5285 e: sales@abpartytime.com abpartytime.com Aardvark Armadillo Tents Inc 3999 2nd Ave, Burnaby V5C 3W9 Jim Caudle ..........p: 604-879-3255 f: 604-320-3395 e: jim@tentrentals.com tentrentals.com

Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey...............................p: 604-877-8558 e: james@clarksav.com clarksav.com Danco Tent & Party Rentals 20800 Lougheed Hwy Suite 382 Maple Ridge, Maple Ridge V2X 8K9 Cathy Petrie ....................................p: 800-808-1588 e: danco@direct.ca dancotents.com

Nonis Electrical Services Inc 255 Newport Dr Suite 304, Port Moody V3H 5H1 Mark/Kimberly Nonis ................. p: 604-469-2726 f: 604-469-2716 e: nesinc@shaw.ca 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!

Showkraft Production Services 813 Underhill Dr, Delta V4M 2V2 Mark Happeney ..............................p: 778-955-7469 e: mark@showkraftps.com showkraftps.com Surdel Party Rentals Inc 8285 132 St Suite 3, Surrey V3W 4N6 ........................................p: 604-596-1771 surdelpartyrentals.com

Event Insurance Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc 1111 Georgia St W Suite 1600, Vancouver V6E 4G2 Sandy Millar ........p: 604-682-4211 f: 604-682-3520 jltcanada.com

Event Marketing Factorie Experiences Inc 142-757 Hastings St W Suite 208, Vancouver V6C 1A1 Paul Schellenberg ..........................p: 778-707-2681 e: info@factorieexperiences.com factorieexperiences.com Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc 4170 Still Creek Dr Suite 200, Burnaby V5C 6C6 Tyler Dawson..................................p: 778-783-0689 jumpstartcorp.com pink duck creative 580 43rd Ave E Suite 301, Vancouver V5W 1T6 Tatiana Micenko.............................p: 604-215-0306 e: pinkduck@shaw.ca Whitewater Communications 245 Fell Ave Suite 105, North Vancouver V7P 2K1 Joseph Mior ........p: 604-983-4262 f: 604-983-4263 e: mior@wwater.com wwater.com

Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd 11800 Cambie Rd PO Box 32099, Richmond V6X 3R9 Sharon Bonner................................p: 604-303-7707 e: sharon@brightideasevents.com brightideasevents.com Darcel Moro Engagement Animator, Communications & Event Architect 10 Flavelle Dr, Port Moody V3H 4L4 Darcel Moro ...................................p: 604-808-9624 e: darcelmoro@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/darcelmoro DFC Events Inc 19522 96 Ave Suite 4, Surrey V4N 4C3 Shannon Stumph ............................p: 604-219-6666 e: shannon@dfcevents.ca dfcevents.ca Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc 4170 Still Creek Dr Suite 200, Burnaby V5C 6C6 Tyler Dawson..................................p: 778-783-0689 talkisbs.com

Edgeceptional Catering 2450 Yukon St, Vancouver V5Y 0A4 Judy Reeves ...................................p: 604-876-7226 e: info@edgecatering.ca edgecatering.ca Planning a corporate meeting, client reception?

Edge Catering, a leading full-service catering and event planning company, proves an outstanding choice for your culinary and event needs.

Renowned for our exquisite creative cuisine and thoughtful service, Edge delivers outstanding food and event experiences.

Eventful Innovations: BC Event Management, Design & Decor 718 333 Brooksbank Ave Suite 630, North Vancouver V7J 3V8 Pamela Buck ...................................p: 604-551-5143 e: info@eventfulinnovations.com eventfulinnovations.com Imagine That Events 11121 Horseshoe Way Unit 108, Richmond V7A 5G7 Laura Takasaki................................p: 604-329-0754 e: info@imaginethatevents.ca imaginethatevents.ca You imagine it – we plan it! For clients with a budget, consulting an event company is a way to go. We decorate, design and plan! Themed events, Christmas parties and more. “Anything is possible if you dare to imagine.”

Marika Productions 7893 Cumberland St, Burnaby V3N 3Y6 Marika Kovalcikova ........................p: 604-618-6724 e: marika@marikaproductions.com marikaproductions.com

Event Planners BC Event Management 198 North Sea Ave, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger.................................p: 604-696-1234 e: sales@bceventmanagement.com bceventmanagement.com

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Quilchena Golf & Country Club 3551 Granville Ave, Richmond V7C 1C8 Mark Dunn...........p: 604-277-1101 f: 604-277-1168 e: mdunn@qgolfclub.ca qgolfclub.ca Riverway Golf Course & Driving Range 9001 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby V5J 5J3 Bob Farahani .......p: 604-280-4653 f: 604-297-4492 e: golf@burnaby.ca golfburnaby.ca Nasco Productions 128 Pender St W Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1R8 Shelley Johnson .............................p: 604-683-2512 e: events@nasco.ca nascoproductions.ca Nasco Productions is a producer of high-impact events that bring magic to function, creating connections and causing results. Call us today at 604-683-2512.

Rare Affairs Meeting & Event Planning Services 5053 214A St, Langley V3A 8K9 Sherryl Parsons ...p: 604-530-9751 f: 604-530-9762 e: info@rareaffairs.ca rareaffairs.ca Something Borrowed Event Management & Design Vancouver Arezoo Aliperti ...............................p: 604-767-3779 e: events@somethingborrowed.ca somethingborrowed.ca

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www.uoa.ca Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd Vancouver Jackie Slavenova ...........................p: 888-601-8329 e: info@uoa.ca uoa.ca Unique team experiences that awake your team spirit and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul through the passion of adventure.

Event Registration CONEXSYS Registration 4170 Still Creek Dr Suite 200, Burnaby V5C 6C6 Mike Carruthers .............................p: 604-488-1435 e: info@conexsys.com conexsys.com

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Floral Design and Plants Greenscape Design & Decor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel ....p: 604-437-1729 f: 604-437-7775 e: sales@greenscapedecor.com greenscapedecor.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Beach Grove Golf Club 5946 12 Ave, Tsawwassen V4L 1C7 Richard J Creally .p: 604-943-1809 f: 604-943-6619 e: gm@beachgrovegolf.com beachgrovegolf.com Burnaby Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range 7600 Halifax St, Burnaby V5A 4M8 ..............p: 604-280-7355 f: 604-297-4490 e: golf@burnaby.ca golfburnaby.ca Fraserview Golf Course 7800 Vivian Dr, Vancouver V5S 2V8 Sarah Melanson .............................p: 604-718-5866 e: golfspecialevents@vancouver.ca vancouverparksgolf.ca Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Ltd 18150 8 Ave, Surrey V3Z 9R9 Frank Fourchalk ...p: 604-538-1212 f: 604-538-6316 e: ffourchalk@hazelmere.com wcgg.ca Langara Golf Course 6706 Alberta St, Vancouver V5X 4V8 Sarah Melanson .............................p: 604-713-5866 e: golfspecialevents@vancouver.ca vancouverparksgolf.ca McCleery Golf Course 7188 Macdonald Dr, Vancouver V6N 1G2 Sarah Melanson .............................p: 604-718-5866 e: golfspecialevents@vancouver.ca vancouverparksgolf.ca

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ePly Services Inc 1122 Mainland St Suite 250, Vancouver V6B 5L1 Justin Dyck .....................................p: 604-484-0585 e: justin@eply.com eply.com Start a free account or download a guide to picking the perfect online registration system for your event at www.eply.com.

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Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Burnaby 3777 Henning Dr, Burnaby V5C 6N5 Cynthia Brassard .p: 604-473-5000 f: 604-473-5095 e: catering@accentinns.com accentinns.com Accent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 3L8 ................p: 604-273-3311 f: 604-273-9522 e: rst.germain@accentinns.com accentinns.com Atrium Inn Vancouver 2889 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 2A1 Larissa Schelp .....p: 604-254-1000 f: 604-253-1234 e: sales@atriuminn.ca atriuminn.ca

Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre 1100 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 2B6 Altan Demirkaya.............................p: 604-633-2062 e: catering@chateaugranville.com chateaugranville.com Seven beautifully appointed function rooms for all your event needs ranging from intimate sales presentations to executive lunches or family reunions of 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 319 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V8 ...............p: 604-931-9011 f: 604-931-7298 e: meetings@bestwesterncoquitlam.com bestwestern.com

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 1Y5 ...............p: 604-687-0575 f: 604-682-5790 e: manager@century-plaza.com century-plaza.com Civic Hotel Autograph Collection 13475 Central Ave, Surrey Kristin Bishop .................................p: 604-951-3331 e: kristin.bishop@CivicHotel.ca civichotel.ca Coast Coal Harbour Hotel by APA 1180 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 ShaďŹ na Hajee ......p: 604-697-0202 f: 604-697-0123 e: vancoastsales@coasthotels.com coastcoalharbourhotel.com Coast Hotels 1090 Georgia St W Suite 900, Vancouver V6E 3V7 Kimberly Arnot ....p: 604-682-7982 f: 604-682-8942 e: info@coasthotels.com coasthotels.com Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56 St, Delta V4L 2B2 Clarice Walaska ..p: 604-943-8221 f: 604-943-8299 e: sales@tsawwasseninn.com tsawwasseninn.com

Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5961 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 ...............p: 604-822-1060 f: 604-822-1069 e: conferences@housing.ubc.ca ubcconferences.com Operating primarily from May to August, over 85,000 square feet of versatile meeting and exhibit space. Can accommodate more than 4,000 guest rooms from hotel suites to shared apartments and dorm rooms for conferences.

Days Inn Vancouver Metro 2075 Kingsway, Vancouver V5N 2T2 Sean Barrington ..p: 604-876-5531 f: 604-872-2676 e: info@daysinnvancouvermetro.com daysinnvancouvermetro.com Delta Hotels - Marriott - Burnaby Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 Chris Peters .........p: 604-453-0754 f: 604-453-0775 e: chris.peters@deltahotels.com marriott.com/yvrdb

BBW International Inc. 404 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2

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Element Vancouver Metrotown 5988 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5H 2A7 Celia Lee-Advincula ................... p: 604-568-3696 f: 604-558-5518 e: info@elementmetrotown.com elementvancouvermetrotown.com Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 ...............p: 604-278-5555 f: 604-278-0255 e: dos.richmond@executivehotels.net executivehotels.net/airport Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby V5C 3Y6 ...............p: 604-298-2010 f: 604-298-1123 e: gm.bby@executivehotels.net burnabyexecutivesuiteshotel.com Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam 405 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V9 ...............p: 604-936-9399 f: 604-937-4577 e: pasha@executivehotels.net executiveplazahotel.ca Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2W6 ..............p: 604-684-3131 f: 604-662-1907 e: hvc.concierge@fairmont.com fairmont.com/hotelvancouver Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 Helen Pratt ..........p: 604-695-5300 f: 604-695-5466 e: rfp-vpr@fairmont.com fairmont.com/pacificrim Fairmont Vancouver Airport 3111 Grant McConachie Way, Vancouver International Airport, Richmond V7B 0A6 Theresa Lange .....p: 604-248-3208 f: 604-248-3219 e: theresa.lange@fairmont.com fairmont.com/vancouverairport Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver V6C 3L5 Serena Dadon......p: 604-691-1991 f: 604-691-1999 e: thewaterfronthotel@fairmont.com fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 8368 Alexandra Rd, Vancouver Airport, Richmond V6X 4A6 Elaine Kam ..........p: 604-207-3014 f: 604-214-0887 e: elaine_kam@fourpointsvancouverairport.com fourpointsvancouverairport.com Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2T4 ...............p: 604-689-9333 f: 604-689-3466 e: vcr.sales@fourseasons.com fourseasons.com/vancouver Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Christine Louden .p: 604-683-7373 f: 604-683-3061 e: reservations@granvilleislandhotel.com granvilleislandhotel.com Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver 111 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 2A8 Tina Huang ..........p: 604-605-1453 f: 604-602-1007 e: tina@hamptonvancouver.com hamptoninnvancouver.com Hilton Vancouver Airport 5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond V6X 4C7 Sanjeet Sadana ...p: 604-233-6336 f: 604-232-5011 e: sanjeet.sadana@hilton.com vancouverairport.hilton.com Hilton Vancouver Metrotown 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby V5H 2W7..............p: 604-438-1200 f: 604-431-7782 e: yvrvm-salesadm@hilton.com www3.hilton.com

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jeff Leung ...........p: 604-882-2000 f: 604-882-2008 e: info@hielangley.com hiexpress.com/langleybc Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre 711 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 3Y2 Tim Chau..............p: 604-707-1934 f: 604-872-7520 e: tchau@hivancouver.com hivancouver.com Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa .....p: 604-639-4845 f: 604-689-4749 e: msousa@hyatt.com vancouver.hyatt.com

Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Dr, New Westminster V3M 6G1 Sue Belzer ...........p: 604-520-1776 f: 604-520-5645 e: sbelzer@innatthequay.com innatthequay.com JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver V6B 1C1 ...............p: 604-566-8808 f: 604-336-6512 marriott.com Lonsdale Quay Hotel 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Vancouver V7M 3K7 Sarah Steen.........p: 604-986-6111 f: 604-986-8782 e: sales@lonsdalequayhotel.com lonsdalequayhotel.com Lord Stanley Suites on the Park 1889 Alberni St, Vancouver V6G 3G7 Wendy Krasovec .p: 604-688-9299 f: 604-688-9297 e: info@lordstanley.com lordstanley.com Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver 645 Howe St, Vancouver V6C 2Y9 Paul Hasegawa ...p: 604-687-1122 f: 604-602-7844 e: reservations@van.metropolitan.com metropolitan.com/vanc North Vancouver Hotel 1800 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7P 3B6 ...............p: 604-987-4461 f: 604-984-4244 e: info@northvancouverhotel.ca northvancouverhotel.ca Opus Hotel Vancouver 322 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 5Z6 ...............p: 604-642-6787 f: 604-642-6780 e: sales@opushotel.com opushotel.com Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 Donald Pinkney...............................p: 604-276-1979 e: info@pacificgatewayhotel.com pacificgatewayhotel.com Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Kathryn Poole ......p: 604-662-8111 f: 604-891-2861 e: kathryn.poole@panpacificvancouver.com panpacificvancouver.com

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver V7L 0B1 Jennie Mackenzie ...................... p: 604-973-8007 f: 604-986-7432 e: jmackenzie@pinnacleatthepier.com pinnaclepierhotel.com Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 Richard Taylor......p: 604-691-2783 f: 604-691-2791 e: rtaylor@pinnaclehotels.ca meetpinnacle.ca Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown 1234 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1W2 .........................................p: 604-688-1234 e: cson@silverbirchhotels.com marriott.com/yvrdr Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 ...............p: 604-681-2211 f: 604-681-8009 sandmanhotels.ca Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 2M9 ..............p: 604-278-9611 f: 604-233-7733 e: reservations@sandman.ca sandmansignature.ca Sandman Suites on Davie Street 1160 Davie St, Vancouver V6E 1N1 Ashley Jordison...p: 604-681-7263 f: 604-669-8284 e: sales_davie@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver 1128 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 0A8 ..........................................p: 604-661-3334 e: slv@shangri-la.com shangri-la.com/vancouver

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Sean Antonson ....p: 604-331-1000 f: 604-331-1001 e: santonson@wallcentre.com sheratonvancouver.com Sutton Place Hotel 845 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2K6 ...............p: 604-682-5511 f: 604-682-5513 e: paul.li@suttonplace.com suttonplace.com Sylvia Hotel 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver V6G 2P6 Ross Dyck ............p: 604-681-9321 f: 604-682-3551 e: rdyck@sylviahotel.com sylviahotel.com Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown 1128 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 ...............p: 604-684-1128 f: 604-639-4027 e: michelle.leroux@marriott.com marriott.com/yvrdt Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 ...............p: 604-682-3377 f: 604-691-6959 e: bayshore.sales@westin.com westinbayshore.com

Lighting

Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey...............................p: 604-877-8558 e: james@clarksav.com clarksav.com

Showkraft Production Services 813 Underhill Dr, Delta V4M 2V2 Mark Happeney ..............................p: 778-955-7469 e: mark@showkraftps.com showkraftps.com Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Brad Nakagawa...p: 604-233-3951 f: 604-244-3775 e: sales@sheratonvancouverairport.com sheratonvancouverairport.com The Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel now offers over 40,000 sq ft of versatile meeting space with the addition of the brand new 10,000 sq ft Britannia Ballroom. The diverse space offers new options in the city for groups and planners looking for conferences, meetings, special events and exhibit space at the largest convention hotel outside of downtown Vancouver.

Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Emmanuel Medeiros .................. p: 604-587-6125 f: 604-582-9712 e: emmanuel.medeiros@sheratonguildford.com sheratonguildford.com

Meeting Planners DFC Events Inc 19522 96 Ave Suite 4, Surrey V4N 4C3 Shannon Stumph ............................p: 604-219-6666 e: shannon@dfcevents.ca dfcevents.ca Invenia Inc 425 Carrall St Suite 420, Vancouver V6B 6E3 Kirsten Strand ................................p: 604-281-1400 e: experiences@inveniainc.com inveniainc.com Lead Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc 4170 Still Creek Dr Suite 200, Burnaby V5C 6C6 Tyler Dawson..................................p: 604-918-5078 e: results@clientfinders.com clientfinders.com

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ManMar Consultants Ltd 1710 Bayshore Dr Suite 1002, Vancouver V6G 3G4 Marie/Manfred Stenzel .................p: 604-240-3679 e: manmar@attglobal.net manmargroup.com

Nasco Productions 128 Pender St W Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1R8 Shelley Johnson .............................p: 604-683-2512 e: events@nasco.ca nascoproductions.ca Nasco Productions is a producer of high-impact events that bring magic to function, creating connections and causing results. Call us today at 604-683-2512.

SEM 1245 Broadway W Suite 300, Vancouver V6H 1G7 Annette McCunn .p: 604-738-8600 f: 604-738-8697 e: annette@simplyeventful.com simplyeventful.com Spets Association Management Ltd 1275 6th Ave W Suite 300, Vancouver V6H 1A6 Aila Karpio...........p: 604-731-5262 f: 604-738-7134 e: info@spets.ca spets.ca

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets

Coast Mountain Photography Vancouver Brad Kasselman ..p: 604-938-1468 f: 604-938-1408 e: sales@coastphoto.com coastphoto.com Your full-service photography and video team!

Serving Vancouver, Whistler and more. Promotions for business and events: portraits, video, architecture, creative photo booths, products, staff at work, meetings etc. – 23 years of experience.

Gear Six Creative 288 Ungless Way Suite 1104, Port Moody V3H 0C9 Doug Matthews ..p: 604-492-2001 f: 604-492-2001 e: gear6@shaw.ca gearsixcreative.ca Jon Benjamin Photography 1310 13th Ave W, Vancouver V6H 1N8 Jon Benjamin Pesochin ..................p: 604-733-9975 e: jon@jonbenjamin.ca jonbenjamin.ca Slide Farm, The 3149 16th Ave W, Vancouver V6K 3C9 Al Harvey ........................................p: 604-738-7878 e: al@slidefarm.com slidefarm.com

Corporate Gifts Inc 800 15355 24 Ave Suite 504, Surrey V4A 2H9 Shirley Couture...............................p: 604-831-8516 e: corporategiftsinc@shaw.ca corporategifts.bc.ca Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction 970 Burrard St Suite 245, Vancouver V6Z 2R4 Mardi Foster-Walker .................. p: 604-681-2456 f: 604-568-5786 e: info@fosterwalkergifts.com fosterwalkergifts.com Downtown Vancouver’s only corporate gift and promotional products distributor. Visit our showroom weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call for an appointment. We are Canada’s premier gift supplier since 1989.

I M Print Promo Inc 2228 Paradise Ave, Coquitlam V3K 1Z4 Kelvin Fong ..........p: 604-961-3999 f: 604-937-3777 e: contact@imprintpromo.com imprintpromo.com Lanyards Plus Promotional Products Inc 6453 117A St, North Delta V4E 2S6 Scott Fleming ......p: 778-593-7928 f: 778-593-7929 e: info@lanyards-plus.ca lanyards-plus.ca

Props/Backdrops

Regional Convention Spaces

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 1B6 Heidi Hughes ..................................p: 604-515-3830 e: anvilcentre@newwestcity.ca anvilcentre.com With its breathtaking, contemporary architecture, multi-purpose and dynamic spaces, with 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.

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 Richard Taylor......p: 604-691-2783 f: 604-691-2791 e: rtaylor@pinnaclehotels.ca meetpinnacle.ca

Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji..............p: 604-683-6991 f: 604-681-1775 e: sales@samcoprinters.com samcoprinters.com

Printers/Copiers

Vancouver Lookout 555 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne........p: 604-689-0421 f: 604-689-5447 e: events@vancouverlookout.com 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 to 220 guests.

Allegra South Burnaby 8620 Glenlyon Pky Unit 105, Burnaby V5J 0B6 Binny Mroke ........p: 604-255-3472 f: 604-255-3473 e: orders@604allegra.ca 604allegra.ca ColourTime Printing & Digital Imaging 1066 Hastings St W Suite 150, Vancouver V6E 3X1 John Plonka .........p: 604-682-8307 f: 604-684-7825 e: vancouver@colourtime.com colourtime.com Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji..............p: 604-683-6991 f: 604-681-1775 e: sales@samcoprinters.com samcoprinters.com

Showkraft Production Services 813 Underhill Dr, Delta V4M 2V2 Mark Happeney ..............................p: 778-955-7469 e: mark@showkraftps.com showkraftps.com

Resorts/Retreats

Recognition Awards/Trophies Production Companies/Live/Staging

Photography - Event/Videography Albert Normandin Photography Inc 229 Begin St, Coquitlam V3K 4V4 Albert Normandin...........................p: 604-939-7777 e: albert@albertnormandin.com albertnormandin.com Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey...............................p: 604-877-8558 e: james@clarksav.com clarksav.com PRP Inc 408 East Kent Ave S Suite 101, Vancouver V5X 2X7 Heather Maciver .p: 604-248-4190 f: 604-252-3541 e: theteam@prpconnect.com prpconnect.com

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Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0C3 Lynn Menzies ......p: 604-689-8232 f: 604-647-7232 e: lmenzies@vancouverconventioncentre.com vancouverconventioncentre.com

Clarkes Recognition Products Ltd 3974 Kitchener St, Burnaby V5C 3M2 Peter Clarke .........p: 604-875-6231 f: 604-875-6991 e: sales@clarkesawards.com clarkesawards.com Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction 970 Burrard St Suite 245, Vancouver V6Z 2R4 Mardi Foster-Walker .................. p: 604-681-2456 f: 604-568-5786 e: info@fosterwalkergifts.com fosterwalkergifts.com

River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond V6X 3P8 Brock Lazaruk .................................p: 604-748-3718 e: sales@riverrock.com riverrock.com

Restaurants Ancora Waterfront Dining 1600 Howe St Unit 2, Vancouver V6Z 2L9 ...........................................p: 604-681-1164 e: info@ancoradining.com ancoradining.com

Security Genesis Security Group 550 Broadway W Suite 321, Vancouver V5Z 0E9 Camil Dubuc ........p: 604-669-0822 f: 604-669-0832 e: etabakman@lbmg.ca genesissecurity.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Signs, Banners, Flags AstroGraphic Industries Ltd 17855 66 Ave, Surrey V3S 7X1 George Piva .........p: 604-596-1731 f: 604-596-1211 e: piva@astrographic.com astrographic.com Colorific Photo & Digital Imaging 195 7th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L8 Steve MacDonald p: 604-879-1511 f: 604-879-6643 e: sales@colorificimaging.com colorificimaging.com Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji..............p: 604-683-6991 f: 604-681-1775 e: sales@samcoprinters.com samcoprinters.com

Speakers/Facilitators Consulting Edge Inc, The 2221 Folkestone Way Suite 102, West Vancouver V7S 2Y6 David Gouthro .....p: 604-926-6858 f: 604-926-6828 e: dgouthro@theconsultingedge.com davidgouthro.com Effective Leadership Consulting Ltd Vancouver Eileen Bistrisky e: info@effectiveconsulting.ca effectiveconsulting.ca National Speakers Bureau 1177 Broadway W Suite 300, Vancouver V6H 1G3 Christy de Couto ..p: 604-734-3663 f: 604-734-8906 e: cdecouto@nsb.com nsb.com Pinnacle Pursuits Inc 206 6th Ave E Suite 50, Vancouver V5T 1J8 Jonathan Willcocks.................... p: 604-876-7535 f: 604-876-0535 e: jono@pinnaclepursuits.com pinnaclepursuits.com Energize your people and inspire action! Get out of the boardroom and into the great outdoors with one of Pinnacle Pursuits’ creative, high-impact, award-winning, experiential corporate teambuilding programs – guaranteed to be refreshing, results-focused, fun and totally unforgettable!

Team Academy Vancouver Jackie Slavenova ...........................p: 888-601-8329 e: info@teamacademy.ca teamacademy.ca Engaging teams for success. Interactive programs and events for your meeting, conference, training or retreat. Bonding. Trust. Collaboration.

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www.uoa.ca Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Alex Annez ..........p: 604-998-5048 f: 604-984-7234 e: aannez@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com ELEVATE. Take your next meeting or team-building session 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.

Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd Vancouver Jackie Slavenova ...........................p: 888-601-8329 e: info@uoa.ca uoa.ca Unique team experiences that awake your team spirit and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul through the passion of adventure.

Pinnacle Pursuits Inc 206 6th Ave E Suite 50, Vancouver V5T 1J8 Jonathan Willcocks.................... p: 604-876-7535 f: 604-876-0535 e: jono@pinnaclepursuits.com pinnaclepursuits.com Energize your people and inspire action! Get out of the boardroom and into the great outdoors with one of Pinnacle Pursuits’ creative, high-impact, award-winning, experiential corporate teambuilding programs – guaranteed to be refreshing, results-focused, fun and totally unforgettable!

Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey...............................p: 604-877-8558 e: james@clarksav.com clarksav.com Shawn Lam Video Inc 3981 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam V3B 3P5 Shawn Lam.....................................p: 604-554-0250 e: video@shawnlam.ca shawnlam.ca

Team Building

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 ...............p: 778-296-1400 f: 778-296-1429 e: info@richmondoval.ca richmondoval.ca

Engagement Unlimited 1201 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6E 2V2 Jenny Stanfield ..............................p: 604-649-4867 e: info@engagementunlimited.ca engagementunlimited.ca

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FlyOver Canada 999 Canada Pl Suite 201, Vancouver V6C 3E1 Nadia Wassmer .............................p: 888-290-3060 e: sales@flyovercanada.com flyovercanada.com Team Academy Vancouver Jackie Slavenova ...........................p: 888-601-8329 e: info@teamacademy.ca teamacademy.ca Engaging teams for success. Interactive programs and events for your meeting, conference, training or retreat. Bonding. Trust. Collaboration.

Translation Services/Interpreters

Tourist Attractions - Major Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival 1695 Whyte Ave Vanier Park, Vancouver Ava Forsyth..........p: 604-737-0625 f: 604-737-0425 e: info@bardonthebeach.org bardonthebeach.org Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall St, Vancouver V6A 5K2 ...............p: 604-662-3207 f: 604-682-4008 e: events@vancouverchinesegarden.com vancouverchinesegarden.com

Taxi/Limo Star Limousine Service Ltd 328 Industrial Ave, Vancouver V6A 2P3 ...............p: 604-685-5600 f: 604-685-2500 e: reservations@starlimousine.com starlimousine.com

Telecommunications/Video Conferencing/Webcasting

Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Alex Annez ..........p: 604-998-5048 f: 604-984-7234 e: aannez@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com ELEVATE. Take your next meeting or team-building session 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.

Preview | Guide to Galleries + Museums 3695 10th Ave W PO Box 39041, Vancouver V6R 4P1 Paula Fairweather ..........................p: 604-222-1883 e: preview@preview-art.com preview-art.com Vancouver Brewery Tours 2008 Pine St Suite 425, Vancouver V6J 0B8 Ryan Mackey ..................................p: 604-318-2280 e: info@vancouverbrewerytours.com vancouverbrewerytours.com

Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey...............................p: 604-877-8558 e: james@clarksav.com clarksav.com Language Bureau, The 938 Howe St Suite 616, Vancouver V6Z 1N9 Ted Hobrough .................................p: 604-263-9923 e: ops@thelanguagebureau.com thelanguagebureau.com LingoStar Language Services 6491 12th Ave, Burnaby V3N 2J4 Lenka de Graafova ..................... p: 604-629-8420 f: 866-714-3189 e: info@lingo-star.com lingo-star.com Translation Services 621 McCartney Close, North Vancouver V7H 2H1 Juanita Miller......p: 604-929-4690 f: 604-924-1704 e: juanitamiller@telus.net Wall Translation Services 2888 Heather St Unit 5, Vancouver V5Z 3J6 Betty R Wall ........p: 604-871-0030 f: 604-871-0034 e: bwall@walltranslationservices.com walltranslationservices.com

Universities and Colleges Robert H Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver V6T 1Z1 Nicole Caron........p: 604-822-1922 f: 604-822-8928 e: nicole.caron@ubc.ca alumnicentre.ubc.ca

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Gleneagles Community Centre 6262 Marine Dr, West Vancouver V7W 2S5 Lea Howard ....................................p: 604-921-2100 e: gccrentals@westvancouver.ca westvancouverrec.ca

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 1B6 Heidi Hughes ..................................p: 604-515-3830 e: anvilcentre@newwestcity.ca anvilcentre.com With its breathtaking, contemporary architecture, multi-purpose and dynamic spaces, with 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.

Arts Club Theatre Company 162 1st Ave W Suite 203, BMO Theatre Centre, Vancouver V5Y 0H6 Catherine Wilson p: 604-687-5315 f: 604-688-3273 e: cwilson@artsclub.com artsclub.com BC Place 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 ...............p: 604-669-2300 f: 604-661-3412 e: stadium@bcpavco.com bcplace.com

BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus 3800 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 0A1 ..........................................p: 604-431-4997 e: meetings@bcit.ca bcit.ca/rentals

BCIT Burnaby Campus 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5G 3H2 ..........................................p: 604-431-4997 e: meetings@bcit.ca bcit.ca/rentals

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BCIT Downtown Campus 555 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3H6 ..........................................p: 604-431-4997 e: meetings@bcit.ca bcit.ca/rentals Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver V6T 1Z4 Amy Gibson .........p: 604-827-4955 f: 604-822-0686 e: info@beatymuseum.ubc.ca beatymuseum.ubc.ca Bell Performing Arts Centre 6250 144 St, Surrey V3X 1A1 ...............p: 604-507-6355 f: 604-507-6351 e: elliot_a@surreyschools.ca bellperformingartscentre.com Blueprint Events 415 Cordova St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6B 1E5 ...............p: 604-681-2114 f: 604-688-7548 e: lanam@thisisblueprint.com thisisblueprint.com Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Rd, Richmond V6V 0A9 Susan Alblas .......p: 604-238-8399 f: 604-278-2609 e: cambie@richmond.ca richmond.ca/parksrec/centres/cambiecentre/ cambie Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition 6050A 176 St, Surrey V3S 4E7 Facility Rentals ....p: 604-576-9461 f: 604-576-0216 e: rentals@cloverdalerodeo.com cloverdalerodeo.com Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56 St, Delta V4L 2B2 Clarice Walaska ..p: 604-943-8221 f: 604-943-8299 e: sales@tsawwasseninn.com tsawwasseninn.com Commodore Ballroom 868 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1K3 ...............p: 604-739-4550 f: 604-739-5950 commodoreballroom.ca

Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5961 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 ...............p: 604-822-1060 f: 604-822-1069 e: conferences@housing.ubc.ca ubcconferences.com Operating primarily from May to August, over 85,000 square feet of versatile meeting and exhibit space. Can accommodate more than 4,000 guest rooms from hotel suites to shared apartments and dorm rooms for conferences.

Creekside Community Recreation Centre 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver V5Y 0B1 ...............p: 604-257-3050 f: 604-257-3051 e: creekside@vancouver.ca creeksidecentre.ca Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition 1875 Boundary Rd, Vancouver V5M 3Y7 Naomi Deildal .....p: 604-293-2221 f: 604-909-6232 e: naomideildal@deeleyexhibition.ca deeleyexhibition.ca

Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Alex Annez ..........p: 604-998-5048 f: 604-984-7234 e: aannez@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com ELEVATE. Take your next meeting or teambuilding session to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and awardwinning cuisine satisfies – only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Langley Events Centre 7888 200 St, Langley V2Y 3J4 ...............p: 604-882-8800 f: 604-882-8877 e: info@langleyeventscentre.com langleyeventscentre.com Legacy Liquor Store 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Elise Yurkowski ..............................p: 604-331-7900 e: elise@granvillevan.com legacyliquorstore.com Lonsdale Quay Hotel 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Vancouver V7M 3K7 Sarah Steen.........p: 604-986-6111 f: 604-986-8782 e: sales@lonsdalequayhotel.com lonsdalequayhotel.com Michael J Fox Theatre 7373 MacPherson Ave, Burnaby V5J 2B7 ...............p: 604-664-8875 f: 604-296-6883 e: info@michaeljfoxtheatre.ca michaeljfoxtheatre.ca Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 ...........................................p: 604-827-5932 e: info@moa.ubc.ca moa.ubc.ca Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver V6J 3J9 Sue Griffin ...........p: 604-736-4431 f: 604-736-5417 e: sgriffin@museumofvancouver.ca museumofvancouver.ca/rentals Nikkei Centre 6688 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby V5E 4M7 ..............p: 604-777-7000 f: 604-777-7701 e: rlemire@nikkeiplace.org nikkeiplace.org

Pacific National Exhibition 2901 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 5J1 Jennifer Campbell ...................... p: 604-251-7787 f: 604-251-7761 e: sales@pne.ca pne.ca

Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture 6184 Ash St, Vancouver V5Z 3G9 Donna Becker .................................p: 604-325-1810 e: execdirector@peretz-centre.org peretz-centre.org Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 Richard Taylor......p: 604-691-2783 f: 604-691-2791 e: rtaylor@pinnaclehotels.ca meetpinnacle.ca Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salons 649 Cambie St, Vancouver V6B 2P1 Kate Swaney .......p: 604-665-3050 f: 604-665-3001 e: vctbooking@vancouver.ca vancouver.ca/theatres

Resolutions - Vancouver’s ADR & Business Centre 925 Georgia St W Suite 1300, Vancouver V6C 3L2 ...........................................p: 604-428-3330 e: info@resolutionsvancouver.com resolutionsvancouver.com Resolutions Vancouver – full-service meeting space in downtown Vancouver. We offer flexible space, affordable prices and excellent customer service for your next meeting.

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 ...............p: 778-296-1400 f: 778-296-1429 e: info@richmondoval.ca richmondoval.ca Roxy Cabaret, The 932 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L2 Kristen Lindahl ....p: 604-331-7999 f: 604-605-4351 e: kristen@granvillevan.com roxyvan.com The institution famous for throwing Vancouver’s best parties for over 27 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 whose repertoires are vast and diverse, appealing to all your guests! Led by our in-house event planning team, all events hosted with us are turnkey, while creating memorable moments and unique experiences for guests.

Science World British Columbia 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 Julio Guzman.......p: 604-443-7475 f: 604-443-7430 e: jguzman@scienceworld.ca scienceworld.ca Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 2G6 ...............p: 604-606-6400 f: 604-606-6401 e: studiorentals@thedancecentre.ca thedancecentre.ca Scotiabank Theatre Cineplex 900 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 3G5 Craig Di Rocco ................................p: 604-277-1428 e: craig.dirocco@cineplex.com cineplex.com

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SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Melissa Krezanski ...................... p: 778-782-5800 f: 778-782-5818 e: meet@sfu.ca sfu.ca/mecs Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Emmanuel Medeiros .................. p: 604-587-6125 f: 604-582-9712 e: emmanuel.medeiros@sheratonguildford.com sheratonguildford.com Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Jennifer Silver .....p: 604-488-8611 f: 604-681-9634 e: jsilver@tcclub.com tcclub.com Toptable Group 89 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 0N8 Judy Ahola .....................................p: 604-836-8005 e: judy.ahola@toptable.ca toptable.ca UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver V6Z 3B7 Daniela Stockfleth-Menis .......... p: 604-827-5444 f: 604-822-0070 e: robson.bookings@ubc.ca robsonsquare.ubc.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 ...............p: 604-659-3400 f: 604-659-3584 e: cateringandevents@vanaqua.org vanaqua.org Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 2H7 ...............p: 604-662-4714 f: 604-682-1086 e: rentals@vanartgallery.bc.ca vanartgallery.bc.ca

Vancouver Curling Club 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver V5Y 2M4 Ann de la Hey .................................p: 604-874-0122 e: adelahey@vancurl.com vancurl.com Vancouver International Film Centre 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3M7 Laine Slater .........p: 604-685-0260 f: 604-688-8221 e: info@viff.org vifc.org

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Yacht Charters

Vancouver Lookout 555 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne........p: 604-689-0421 f: 604-689-5447 e: events@vancouverlookout.com 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 to 220 guests.

Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd 6464 Burns St, Burnaby V5E 1T2 Jane Boddy..........p: 604-438-4960 f: 604-947-2189 e: boats@fairweathercruises.com fairweathercruises.com Call us first! We offer the full selection of charter vessels available in Vancouver, accommodating groups of two to 1,000. A cruise is ideal for incentives, conferences, corporate events, client and staff appreciation and all family celebrations.

We offer superior service to all of our clients regardless of the size of their group. The best views are from the boats.

Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke p: 604-688-7246 f: 604-687-5868 e: charters@boatcruises.com 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.

FRASER VALLEY Display Designers & Builders Creatix Studios PO Box 63 Stn Mount Lehman, Abbotsford V4X 2P7 David J Rowland ............................p: 604-230-1912 e: david@creatixstudios.com creatixstudios.com Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Keith Jolly ...........p: 604-687-3400 f: 604-687-6812 e: events@vancouverrowingclub.ca vancouverrowingclub.ca Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1V1 Joanna Tsaparas-Piche .............. p: 604-608-5309 f: 604-608-5349 e: jtsaparas@wedgewoodhotel.com wedgewoodhotel.com Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club 3251 Plateau Blvd, Coquitlam V3E 3B8 ...............p: 604-945-4007 f: 604-552-0920 e: banquet@westwoodplateaugolf.com westwoodplateaugolf.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre 32110 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford V2T 1A1 Rebecca Eaton.....p: 604-853-3111 f: 604-852-1750 e: banquets@bwregency.bc.ca bwregency.bc.ca

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5G 3T6 Cyndy Patenaude p: 604-297-4565 f: 604-297-4557 e: bvm@burnaby.ca burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 ...........................................p: 604-827-5932 e: info@moa.ubc.ca moa.ubc.ca Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver V6J 3J9 Sue Griffin ...........p: 604-736-4431 f: 604-736-5417 e: sgriffin@museumofvancouver.ca museumofvancouver.ca/rentals Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 ...............p: 604-659-3400 f: 604-659-3584 e: cateringandevents@vanaqua.org vanaqua.org

Harrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace......p: 866-338-8111 f: 604-796-1212 e: info@harrisonbeachhotel.com harrisonbeachhotel.com Stay with us for your next corporate meeting, intimate wedding or group function. Enjoy our lakefront meeting room and detailed service team.

Royal Hotel 45886 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack V2P 2C7 Leonard Wiens ....p: 604-792-1210 f: 604-792-2475 e: gm@royalhotelchilliwack.com royalhotelchilliwack.com

Resorts/Retreats

Harrison Hot Springs Resort 100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Ian Maw ..............p: 604-796-4714 f: 604-796-9374 e: info@harrisonresort.com harrisonresort.com Manning Park Resort 7500 Hwy 3 Box 1600, Manning Park V0X 1L0 Robyn Barker .......p: 604-668-5922 f: 250-840-8848 e: info@manningpark.com manningpark.com

Tourist Attractions - Major Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264 St, Aldergrove V4W 1N7 .............p: 604-856-6825 f: 604-857-9008 e: info@gvzoo.com gvzoo.com

Universities and Colleges University of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford V2S 7M8 .........................................p: 604-504-7441 e: conferenceservices@ufv.ca ufv.ca/conference

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack V2R 4A7 Ana Macedo ........p: 604-824-9927 f: 604-824-9957 e: amacedo@chilliwackheritagepark.com chilliwackheritagepark.com Harrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace......p: 866-338-8111 f: 604-796-1212 e: info@harrisonbeachhotel.com harrisonbeachhotel.com Manning Park Resort 7500 Hwy 3 Box 1600, Manning Park V0X 1L0 Robyn Barker .......p: 604-668-5922 f: 250-840-8848 e: info@manningpark.com manningpark.com Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford V2T 6H5 Bradley Styba ......p: 604-557-1458 f: 604-850-7699 e: bstyba@fvtradex.com fvtradex.com

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, The 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford V2T 0B3 ...............p: 604-864-8087 f: 604-864-8048 e: info@thereach.ca thereach.ca

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COAST Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce 900 Gibsons Way Unit 20 Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons V0N 1V0 ..........................................p: 604-886-2325 e: staff@gibsonschamber.com gibsonschamber.com

Banquet Facilities Bearfoot Bistro 4121 Village Green, Whistler V0N 1B4 Pat Griffin ............p: 604-932-3433 f: 604-932-8383 e: info@bearfootbistro.com bearfootbistro.com

Destination Management/ Marketing

Banquet Facilities Beach Gardens Resort & Marina 7074 Westminster St, Powell River V8A 1C5 Joan Barszczewski ..................... p: 604-485-6267 f: 604-485-2343 e: beachgardens@shaw.ca beachgardens.com

Computer Equipment/Services/ Office Products/Sales and Rentals ATP Engineering Inc 1214 Lysander Rd, Roberts Creek V0N 2W2 Chris Duncombe .............................p: 604-530-8120 e: cduncombe@atpeng.com atpeng.com

Hotels and Motels Powell River Town Centre Hotel 4660 Joyce Ave, Powell River V8A 3B6 Shelley Halliday ..p: 604-485-3000 f: 604-485-3031 e: info@prtowncentrehotel.com prtowncentrehotel.com

Resorts/Retreats West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort General Delivery, Egmont V0N 1N0 Paul Hansen ...................................p: 778-280-8610 e: lodge@wcwl.com wcwl.com

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort General Delivery, Egmont V0N 1N0 Paul Hansen ...................................p: 778-280-8610 e: lodge@wcwl.com wcwl.com

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Bonniebrook Lodge and Chasters Restaurant 1532 Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons V0N 1V5 Karen Rodriguez ..p: 604-886-2887 f: 604-886-9241 e: info@bonniebrook.com bonniebrook.com

SEA TO SKY Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 370, Pemberton V0N 2L0 ...............p: 604-894-6477 f: 604-894-5571 e: info@pembertonchamber.com pembertonchamber.com Tourism Pemberton PO Box 370, Pemberton V0N 2L0 Shirley A Henry ...p: 604-894-6477 f: 604-894-5571 e: info@tourismpembertonbc.com tourismpembertonbc.com

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Pemberton Gateway Village Suites Hotel 7330 Arbutus St Suite 211 Box 77, Pemberton V0N 2L0 Myson Effa .....................................p: 877-894-8888 e: mngrgateway@hotmail.com pembertongatewayvillagesuites.com Summit Lodge & Spa 4359 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 ...............p: 604-932-2778 f: 604-932-2716 e: sales@summitlodge.com summitlodge.com Sundial Boutique Hotel 4340 Sundial Cres, Whistler V0N 1B4 Lisa Halpern ........p: 604-932-2321 f: 604-935-0554 e: sales@sundialhotel.com sundialhotel.com

Tourism Whistler 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Liana Duff ............p: 778-578-6600 f: 604-932-7231 e: lduff@tourismwhistler.com whistler.com/meetings

Event Planners Celebrate Events 1050 Millar Creek Rd Suite 2, Whistler V0N 1B1 Roxanne Cave.................................p: 604-905-7775 e: info@celebrateevents.ca celebrateevents.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Furry Creek Golf & Country Club 150 Country Club Rd, Furry Creek V0N 3Z2 ...............p: 604-896-2224 f: 604-896-2327 e: info_furry@golfbc.com golfbc.com/courses/furry_creek Nicklaus North Golf Course 8080 Nicklaus North Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B8 Jennifer Vagg ......p: 604-938-9898 f: 604-938-8891 e: jvagg@golfbc.com nicklausnorth.com Squamish Valley Golf Club 2458 Mamquam Rd, Squamish V8B 0H8 Scott Wengi ........p: 888-349-3688 f: 604-898-9523 e: info@squamishvalleygolf.com squamishvalleygolf.com

Hotels and Motels Aava Whistler Hotel 4005 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Hattie Myers .......p: 604-932-2522 f: 604-932-6711 e: meethere@aavawhistlerhotel.com aavawhistlerhotel.com Aava Whistler Hotel – perfectly located on the edge of Whistler Village. Three meeting spaces with natural light. Accommodates up to 100 people.

Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler 4154 Village Green, Whistler V0N 1B4 Jasmine Ashworth ..................... p: 800-667-3363 f: 604-932-2635 e: jashworth@crystal-lodge.com crystal-lodge.com Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites 4308 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Jackie Fulton .......p: 604-905-6533 f: 604-938-6335 e: jackie.fulton@deltahotels.com marriott.com Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B4 Karen Lornie ........p: 604-938-2206 f: 604-938-2020 e: karen.lornie@fairmont.com fairmont.com/whistler

Telecommunications/Video Conferencing/Webcasting MediaPower New Media Communications 40044 Plateau Dr Box 5854, Squamish V8B 0C2 Pesi A Unwalla ...............................p: 604-970-5055 e: info@mediapower.ca eventcastlive.ca

Tourist Attractions - Major

Ziptrek Ecotours PO Box 734, Whistler V0N 1B0 Warrick Hubbard .p: 604-935-0001 f: 888-902-8094 e: webres@ziptrek.com ziptrek.com Westin Resort & Spa Whistler 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Matthew Clark ....p: 604-905-5000 f: 604-905-5589 e: sales@westinwhistler.com westinwhistler.com Find inspiration in Whistler with more than 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a dedicated planning team, and revitalizing catering options.

Regional Convention Spaces Whistler Conference Centre 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Liana Duff ............p: 604-932-3928 f: 604-932-7231 e: sales@tourismwhistler.com whistler.com/meetings

Universities and Colleges Quest University Canada 3200 University Blvd, Squamish V8B 0N8 Kathy Bennett......p: 604-898-8000 f: 604-815-0829 e: kathy.bennett@questu.ca questu.ca

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Maury Young Arts Centre (formerly Millennium Place) operated by Arts Whistler 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Anna Solich .........p: 604-935-8410 f: 604-935-8413 e: info@artswhistler.com artswhistler.com

Resorts/Retreats Four Seasons Resort and Residences 4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Chelan Goonetilleke ................... p: 604-935-3400 f: 604-935-3455 e: chelan.goonetilleke@fourseasons.com fourseasons.com/whistler Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 ...............p: 800-515-4050 f: 604-966-5093 e: sales@hiltonwhistler.com hiltonwhistler.com

Westin Resort & Spa Whistler 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Matthew Clark ....p: 604-905-5000 f: 604-905-5589 e: sales@westinwhistler.com westinwhistler.com

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor

Nita Lake Lodge 2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler V0N 1B2 ...............p: 604-966-5700 f: 604-966-5709 e: sales@nitalakelodge.com nitalakelodge.com Whistler Alpine Chalet Retreat & Wellness 3012 Alpine Cres, Whistler V0N 1B3 ..........................................p: 604-935-3003 e: reservations@whistleralpinechalet.ca whistleralpinechalet.ca

Audain Art Museum 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 ..........................................p: 604-962-0413 e: info@audainartmuseum.com audainartmuseum.com Brackendale Art Gallery 41950 Government Rd Box 100, Brackendale V0N 1H0 Thor Froslev ....................................p: 604-898-3333 e: info@brackendaleartgallery.com brackendaleartgallery.com Canadian Wilderness Adventures Ltd 4280 Mountain Sq Unit 17, Whistler V0N 1B4 Kristal Taylor .......p: 604-938-1554 f: 604-938-1576 e: sales@canadian01.com canadianwilderness.com

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everal new builds and renovations have completed over the past couple of years resulting in brand new or highly improved meeting facilities on Vancouver Island, among them the Empress Hotel, TighNa-Mara, Villa Eyrie Resort and Sooke Harbour House.

The Empress completed the second phase of a $60 million renovation in 2017. The James and Rattenbury boardrooms, Library and Shaughnessy Ballroom were among those getting a facelift. Along with the Palm Court and Crystal Ballroom, the 14 meeting options at the Empress combine solution-oriented flexibility with the ultimate in sophistication â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from breakout suites that fit 10 seated to a ballroom reception for 500. In nice weather, make use of the rose garden for another 400-person reception.

Next door, the Victoria Conference Centre provides a convention hall, lecture theatre, variable-sized meeting rooms, pre-function spaces and temporary pavilions, as well as the Crystal Garden, and can accommodate as few as 10 and up to 1,500 seated. Use the Victoria Room for a small reception of 40 or Carson Hall for 2,000.

The Totem pre-function space, which is known for its impressive native artwork and vegetation, can fit 250.

For a boutique environment, head to the Magnolia Hotel & Spa. Three dedicated meeting rooms range from a small, 10-person boardroom to a 50-seat conference room. The Parkside Hotel & Spa has eight meeting areas, including an AV theatre that seats 29, an executive boardroom for 20 and a ballroom that can host 200 for a reception. If your group is fairly small the Oswego Hotel with its Kingston Room for 20 might be all you need.

Aside from the standard hotels, education venues such as Royal Roads, University of Victoria, North Island College and Vancouver Island University are often a good

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Hornby Island in the northern Gulf Islands: among the breathtaking get aways of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Coast | DESTINATON BC Part of the recent renovations at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, the Shaughnessy Ballroom can hold 180 for formal dinners and 225 for a reception. It boasts a private outside entrance and garden for pre-function events | SUBMITTED

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Trailblazers Estate in Nanoose Bay combines business strategy sessions with equine-facilitated learning for corporate retreats that result in personal and professional growth | SUBMITTED At Trailblazers Estate, retreat participants experience equine-facilitated learning to build self-awareness and personal growth | SUBMITTED First Nations carvings, glass window etching, button blankets and paintings make the Potlach Room at Sooke Harbour House an impressive venue for any gathering. The room accomodates up to 60 for a plated dinner and 80 for a reception | SUBMITTED

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consideration. For a scenic experience, opt for Pearson College, just 40 minutes west of Victoria on Pedder Bay. The facilities include a swimming pool, observatory, and kayak and boat trips.

For a variety of options, consider the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. The 30,000-square-foot, fully geared centre is wheelchair-accessible and has a wide range of versatile rooms enabling meetings as small as 12 to receptions as large as 1,200. The Charlie White Theatre seats 310 and has a private lobby for receptions. The 8,100-square-foot Bodine Family Hall can fit 850 and is perfect for a trade show. The outdoor courtyard can fit 300 more. The centre even has badminton and volleyball courts for a post-meeting workout.

In Saanichton, experience something a little different at Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse. The award-winning cidery can host anything from a happy hour to evening events with speakers, dinners and tours. It can accommodate 50 seated and 80 for a reception inside and up to 150 under its outdoor tent. The mezzanine also offers areas for small breakout groups. Sea Cider can supply a full-service team to plan your event, including a variety of catering companies. And no need to wonder what’s to drink – certified organic B.C. cider apples are grown on the farm and mixed with rhubarb, cinnamon, nutmeg or blackberry for some uniquely Canadian flavours.

Mid-Island, just over an hour from Victoria, the Gain Group’s Motorsport Circuit facility has been open for just over a year. Combine a corporate meeting with a “Taste of the Circuit.” Take care of business in the morning in the 15,000-square-foot clubhouse with three fully equipped meeting rooms. In the afternoon, drop into a Porsche for a spin around the challenging 2.3-kilometre track. Meals are “thoughtfully curated to minimize motion sickness.” For accommodations, stay at the Villa Eyrie Resort, just 30 minutes away by car or a short hop by helicopter.

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Whether you’re hosting a seminar, conference or intimate professional gathering, The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa offers more than 10,000 square feet of unique and flexible meeting space, as well as a dedicated planning team, and revitalizing food & beverage breaks.

After your meeting keep the team building alive with a round of golf or a tennis match, a hike or bike ride, or take in the best views in Victoria from our patios.

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Tigh-Na-Mara’s woodsy, rustic exterior disguises a dedicated conference centre that has 10,000 square feet of meeting space holding up to 270 in a lecture format and 350 for a reception | SUBMITTED Part of a recent $6 million renovation, the Gabriola guest room boasts natural luxury and stunning water views at Tigh-Na-Mara | HUGO MAILHOT The award-winning Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse in Saanichton can accommodate 50 for a seated dinner and 80 for an indoor reception. An outdoor tented area can fit up to 150 | ALEXIA FOSTER

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Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. A variety of flexible meeting spaces in the 38,000-square-foot facility can hold up to 1,300 for a stand-up reception and 960 for sit-down dinners. The state-of-the-art Shaw Auditorium holds 200.

A little farther north, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort in Parksville recently completed $6 million in renovations. From a single tent 70 years ago, the luxury log-crafted resort has grown to almost 200 guest rooms, a dedicated 10,000-square-foot conference facility and a three-storey spa on 22 acres of beachfront and forested property. The renovations were done as green as possible,

from soy-based spray-foam insulation to key-cardactivated lights, so if you’re looking for a location for an eco-friendly meeting, Tigh-Na-Mara would be the place.

Just 10 minutes south, Trailblazers Estate has opened in Nanoose Bay. Conceived by Isabelle Mercier Turcotte, head of LeapZone Strategies, and her partner, Margarita Romano, a certified equine-facilitated-learning instructor, the five-acre equestrian property is meant to be a “time out” from busy corporate life. It offers an exclusive business retreat with full-day strategy sessions, as well as interactive experiences with the horses to build self-awareness and personal growth. The estate can sleep groups of up to seven, but can have 12 for fullday sessions if they find accommodations elsewhere.

An hour from Campbell River by road and ferry, Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island offers an all-inclusive getaway.

Its Bayview Room can seat up to 35 for a meeting, the lounge seats up to 20 and the restaurant can be reserved for up to 150. In nice weather, have your meeting right out on the terrace overlooking the bay.

Two locations on Salt Spring Island always come to mind for meeting venues – Harbour House and Hastings House – but Cusheon Lake Resort is another option.

Located on scenic Cusheon Lake, the resort can customize meals and activities and offers facilitators for group events. Best of all, meeting rooms come with a view of the lake and natural pastoral surroundings. É

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From large gatherings to intimate meetings, Crown Isleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s banquet and conference facilities are perfect for all your events. Hotel villas are nestled in the trees along the first fairway, a tranquil escape just steps from town. The Timber Room Bar & Grill, catering facilities, and our championship golf course offer convenience, full service and fun for corporate or social gatherings.

Centrally located in the scenic Comox Valley on central Vancouver Island, with easy access to recreational activities, shopping and amenities including the Comox Airport (YQQ) with daily non-stop flights to Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Crown Isle Resort is your destination for any event, whether business or social.

Play. Stay. Dine. Live. Experience the ultimate home base at Crown Isle.

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idney is a meeting planners dream. It offers multiple options for meetings and conferences of almost any size. Located next to the beautiful Salish Sea, Sidney venues have been shown to increase attendance, inspire participants and make event planners look like super stars.

Located only a five-minute drive from the Victoria International Airport, the BC and Washington State Ferry terminals, Sidney is the gateway and transportation hub of Vancouver Island! Delegates will save time and money on travel and hotel costs as they can be at Sidney’s doorstep within a few minutes after leaving the airport or ferry terminal.

Sidney is an ideal place for work and play!

From modern, well-appointed hotel rooms, some overlooking the sea, to cozy bed and breakfasts, Sidney offers accommodation to suit any taste and pocket book. All locations are conveniently located in the heart of the Town. Each offers

an array of amenities and friendly service.

The Mary Winspear Centre is the event and conference anchor in Sidney with over 30,000 square feet of modern and flexible meeting space. The centre features a large exhibition hall (8100 sq. ft., seats 900), complete with an 18 ft. vaulted ceiling, performance stage, drop screen, lighting and sound system and a large commercial kitchen. The 310 seat Charlie White Theatre is an impressive space that is perfect for presentations and can also be used for a fun group movie night. The Mary Winspear Centre offers many additional breakout rooms, including

a board room, modern gallery space (perfect for receptions and registration) and four breakout rooms all with natural light and stunning local First Nations artwork.

Sidney’s Unique Venues For a unique experience, delegates can enjoy a tour and tasting at the newly opened Victoria Distillers, BC’s only waterfront distillery.

Delegates can enjoy an elegant cocktail reception, while looking out over Mount Baker and the Southern Gulf Islands.

Dive in and host your next event under the sea! The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea offers another truly

remarkable venue for meetings and events. Brings your delegates face-toface with octopus, jellies and many other creatures. Whether you’re planning a small meeting, reception (up to 200) or sit down meal, the aquarium and its exhibits create a backdrop that delegates will never forget.

Along with unique venues for your meetings Sidney offers an abundance of options for pre- and post-activities including: whale watching, kayaking, sky diving, fishing, crabbing, bowling and wine tours.

Sidney may be small in size, but that’s part of its charm! Delegates can stretch their legs; enjoy the sights and the first-rate shopping district.

The Sidney BIA is ready to help you plan your next conference or event. Contact us today for information on hotels, venues, caters, as well as suggestions for team building activities and spousal programs. distinctlysidney.ca

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Bowser Resorts/Retreats Shady Shores Beach Resort 6695 Island Hwy, Bowser V0R 1G0 Carolyn Graeme...p: 250-757-8595 f: 250-757-9507 e: info@shadyshoresbeachresort.com shadyshoresbeachresort.com

Campbell River Banquet Facilities Royal Coachman Inn 84 Dogwood St, Campbell River V9W 2X7 .............p: 250-286-0231 f: 250-287-4038 e: info@royalcoachman.ca royalcoachmaninn.ca Destination Management/Marketing Campbell River Visitor Centre 1235 Shoppers Row Tyee Plaza, Campbell River V9W 2C7 .........................................p: 250-286-6901 e: info@visitorcentre.ca visitorcentre.ca Hotels and Motels Anchor Inn & Suites 261 Island Hwy, Campbell River V9W 2B5 Bev Herperger .....p: 250-286-1131 f: 250-287-4055 e: manager@anchorinn.ca anchorinn.ca Best Western Austrian Chalet 462 Island Hwy S, Campbell River V9W 1A5..............p: 250-923-4231 f: 250-923-2840 e: info@bwcampbellriver.com bwcampbellriver.com Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River 1351 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C9 Rebecca Berry .....p: 250-914-5117 f: 250-914-5217 e: operations@comfortinncampbellriver.com comfortinncampbellriver.com

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Resorts/Retreats Strathcona Park Lodge 41040 Gold River Hwy PO Box 2160, Campbell River V9W 5C5 Christine Clarke ...p: 250-286-3122 f: 250-286-6010 e: info@strathcona.bc.ca strathconaparklodge.com Restaurants Harbour Grill 1334 Island Hwy Suite 112, Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre, Campbell River V9W 2C2 .........................................p: 250-287-4143 harbourgrill.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Maritime Heritage Centre 621 Island Hwy PO Box 25083, Campbell River V9W 0B7 ..............p: 250-286-3161 f: 250-286-3162 e: info@maritimeheritagecentre.ca bcp45.org Tidemark Theatre 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C8 ..............p: 250-287-7465 f: 250-287-7659 e: mail@tidemarktheatre.com tidemarktheatre.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Museum at Campbell River 470 Island Hwy Stn A Box 70, Campbell River V9W 4Z9 Connie Ritchie .....p: 250-287-3103 f: 250-286-0109 e: rentals@crmuseum.ca crmuseum.ca

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Cortes Island Resorts/Retreats Hollyhock PO Box 127 Manson’s Landing, Cortes Island V0P 1K0 Danielle Weiss ....p: 250-935-6576 f: 250-935-6424 e: groupbookings@hollyhock.ca hollyhock.ca

Courtenay Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley 2200 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L4 Grant Smith .........p: 778-225-0010 f: 778-225-0019 e: hixreservations@hiexcomoxvalley.com hiexpress.com/courtenayse Old House Hotel & Spa 1730 Riverside Ln, Courtenay V9N 8C7 Vanessa Metcalf .p: 250-703-0981 f: 250-703-0209 e: sales@oldhousehotel.com oldhousevillage.com Westerly Hotel (Best Western), The 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K4 James Snow........p: 250-338-2745 f: 250-338-5442 e: sales@thewesterlyhotel.com thewesterlyhotel.com Resorts/Retreats Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community 399 Clubhouse Dr, Courtenay V9N 9G3 ..............p: 250-703-5050 f: 250-703-5020 e: groupsales@crownisle.ca crownisle.ca

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay V9N 6C6 Carol Millar .........p: 250-338-1000 f: 250-338-0303 e: filberg@courtenay.ca courtenay.ca/facilities The place to meet in central, convenient downtown locations. Includes two 4,500- to 6,000-square-foot banquet halls and meeting rooms of all sizes.

Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2J2 Joanne Mills .......p: 250-338-2430 f: 250-338-7720 e: joanne@sidwilliamstheatre.com sidwilliamstheatre.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre 207 4th St, Courtenay V9N 1G7 Gillian Miller .......p: 250-334-0686 f: 250-338-0619 e: gmiller@courtenaymuseum.ca courtenaymuseum.ca

Cowichan Bay Resorts/Retreats Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N0 Rob Green............p: 250-715-1000 f: 250-715-1001 e: robert@oceanfrontcowichanbay.com oceanfrontcowichanbay.com

Duncan Banquet Facilities Duncan Curling Club 3191 Sherman Rd Box 430, Duncan V9L 4B4 Dean Meikle ........p: 250-748-9313 f: 250-748-9313 e: duncancurling@shaw.ca duncancurling.com

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Hotels and Motels Ramada Duncan Hotel & Conference Centre 140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3P7 Mary Lionas.........p: 250-748-4311 f: 250-748-1774 e: events@ramadaduncan.com ramadaduncan.com

Esquimalt Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Archie Browning Sport Centre 1151 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt V9A 3N6 Chris Millan .........p: 250-412-8525 f: 250-412-8531 e: bookings@esquimalt.ca esquimalt.ca/recreation

Galiano Island Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce PO Box 73, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Richard Dewinetz ..................................................... e: info@galianoisland.com galianoisland.com Resorts/Retreats Driftwood Village Resort 205 Bluff East Rd, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Paul Krzyzewski ...p: 250-539-5457 f: 250-539-5058 e: info@driftwoodvillage.com driftwoodvillage.com Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa 134 Madrona Dr, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Dikran Zabunyan .p: 250-539-3388 f: 250-539-3338 e: info@galianoinn.com galianoinn.com

Nanaimo Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce 2133 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9S 1H8 ...............p: 250-756-1191 f: 250-756-1584 e: info@nanaimochamber.bc.ca nanaimochamber.bc.ca Banquet Facilities Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Gina Bethell.........p: 250-244-4050 f: 250-244-4055 e: gbethell@viconference.com viconference.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Dorchester Hotel 70 Church St, Nanaimo V9R 5H4 Julie Park.............p: 250-754-6835 f: 250-754-2638 e: catering@dorchesternanaimo.com dorchesternanaimo.com Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview 809 Island Hwy S, Nanaimo V9R 5K1 William Shang.....p: 250-754-8171 f: 250-754-8557 e: william.shang@harbourviewdaysinn.com nanaimohotel.com Grand Hotel Nanaimo 4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo V9T 4Z4 ................p: 250-758-3000 f: 250-729-2808 e: susie.sirri@thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel 1 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo V8Z 5M2 ..............p: 250-753-2241 f: 250-753-6522 e: info@hojonanaimo.com hojonanaimo.com Inn on Long Lake 4700 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo V9T 1W6 ..............p: 250-758-1144 f: 250-758-5832 e: manager@innonlonglake.com innonlonglake.com Travelodge Nanaimo 96 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo V9S 4K1 ...............p: 250-754-6355 f: 250-754-1301 e: sales@travelodgenanaimo.com travelodgenanaimo.com

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Regional Convention Spaces Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Gina Bethell.........p: 250-244-4050 f: 250-244-4055 e: gbethell@viconference.com viconference.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Beban Park Recreation Centre 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9T 3K7 Janelle Timmins ..p: 250-756-5202 f: 250-756-5240 e: janelle.timmins@nanaimo.ca nanaimo.ca Nanaimo Museum 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Becka Macdonald...........................p: 250-753-1821 e: info@nanaimomuseum.ca nanaimomuseum.ca Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Gina Bethell.........p: 250-244-4050 f: 250-244-4055 e: gbethell@viconference.com viconference.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Nanaimo Museum 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Becka Macdonald...........................p: 250-753-1821 e: info@nanaimomuseum.ca nanaimomuseum.ca

Parksville Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism 425 Stanford Ave E Suite 108, Parksville V9P 2N4 Karyn Doerksen ...p: 250-248-6300 f: 250-248-6308 e: karyn@pqbtourism.com visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com Banquet Facilities Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Ave Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit...p: 250-248-6234 f: 250-248-8634 e: info@parksvillecentre.com parksvillecentre.com Hotels and Motels Quality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood St PO Box 1720, Parksville V9P 2H5 Alison Price .........p: 250-248-8333 f: 250-248-4689 e: hcorcoran@qualityresortparksville.com qualityresortparksville.com Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ....p: 250-248-2072 f: 250-248-4140 e: luba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com tigh-na-mara.com Resorts/Retreats

Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 Katie Wallace......p: 877-977-8669 f: 250-947-2507 e: reservations@sunriseridge.ca sunriseridge.ca An oceanside resort with 1, 2 and 3-bedroom vacation rentals and meeting space for up to 70 guests. Daily meeting packages designed for your budget.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ....p: 250-248-2072 f: 250-248-4140 e: luba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com tigh-na-mara.com

Taxi/Limo Island Chauffeur 667 Temple St, Parksville V9P 1A9 Garth Morison .....p: 250-954-9694 f: 250-954-1609 e: islandchauffeur@telus.net islandchauffeur.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Ave Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit...p: 250-248-6234 f: 250-248-8634 e: info@parksvillecentre.com parksvillecentre.com Parksville Community & Conference Centre offers 21,000 square feet of dedicated meeting space.

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 Katie Wallace......p: 877-977-8669 f: 250-947-2507 e: reservations@sunriseridge.ca sunriseridge.ca Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ....p: 250-248-2072 f: 250-248-4140 e: luba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com tigh-na-mara.com

Port Hardy Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Port Hardy Visitor Information Centre & Tourism Port Hardy 7250 Market St Box 554, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 ...............p: 250-949-7622 f: 250-949-6653 e: info@visitporthardy.com visitporthardy.com

Port McNeill Resorts/Retreats Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort Ltd 1978 Broughton Blvd Box 696, Port McNeill V0N 2R0 Craig, Fraser & Georgia Murray . p: 800-837-4354 f: 250-956-2000 e: heli@nimmobay.com nimmobay.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Emerald Isle 2306 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1X2 James Young ..................................p: 250-656-4441 e: gm@bwemeralisle.com bwemeraldisle.com Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa 9805 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 Jackie May ..........p: 250-655-9770 f: 250-655-9762 e: jackie.may@sidneypier.com sidneypier.com Travelodge Victoria Airport Sidney 2280 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1X1 Nick Coates .........p: 250-656-1176 f: 250-656-7344 e: info@airporttravelodge.com travelodgevictoriaairport.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1W9 Brad Edgett..........p: 250-656-0275 f: 250-656-0271 e: bedgett@marywinspear.ca marywinspear.ca

Sooke Community Halls Sooke Community Hall 2037 Shields Rd PO Box 198, Sooke V0S 1N0 ..........................................p: 250-642-5521 sooke.org/communityhall Floral Design and Plants Sooke Flower House 6626 Sooke Rd, Sooke V9Z 0A4 Kelly Keys ............p: 250-642-2422 f: 250-642-6820 e: ďŹ&#x201A;owerhouse@sookehomehardware.com sookeďŹ&#x201A;owerhouse.ca Resorts/Retreats Ocean Wilderness Inn 9171 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 1G3 Rick Fonger .....................................p: 250-646-2116 e: stay@oceanwildernessinn.com oceanwildernessinn.com Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 0V1 ...............p: 250-642-0805 f: 250-642-0670 e: sookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd, Sooke V9Z 0T4 ................p: 250-642-3421 f: 250-642-6988 e: info@sookeharbourhouse.com sookeharbourhouse.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Sooke Region Museum & Visitors Centre 2070 Phillips Rd, Sooke V9Z 0Y3 Lee Boyko ............p: 250-642-6351 f: 250-642-7089 e: info@sookeregionmuseum.com sookeregionmuseum.com

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Resorts/Retreats Heriot Bay Inn Box 100 Heriot Bay, Quadra Island V0P 1H0 Robyn Mawhinney ..................... p: 250-285-3322 f: 250-285-2708 e: info@heriotbayinn.com heriotbayinn.com

Resorts/Retreats Black Rock Oceanfront Resort 596 Marine Dr PO Box 310, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 Ted Bailey ............p: 250-726-4800 f: 250-726-2430 e: reservations@blackrockresort.com blackrockresort.com

Quathiaski Cove Resorts/Retreats Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 1 Lighthouse Rd PO Box 460, Quathiaski Cove V0P 1N0 Helen Chickite .....p: 250-285-2042 f: 250-285-2532 e: helenchickite@capemudgeresort.bc.ca capemudgeresort.com

Sidney Golf Courses & Country Clubs Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club 1050 McTavish Rd, Sidney V8L 5T4 ................p: 250-656-3136 f: 250-656-3127 e: glenmeadows@shaw.ca glenmeadows.bc.ca

Union Bay Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Two Eagles Lodge 6409 Island Hwy S, Union Bay V0R 3B0 Carolyn Touhey ...............................p: 250-335-2342 e: havefun@twoeagleslodge.com twoeagleslodge.com

Victoria Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Business Events Victoria - Tourism Victoria 737 Yates St Suite 200, Victoria V8W 1L6 Kristel Walker ................................p: 250-414-6988 e: kristel.walker@tourismvictoria.com tourismvictoria.com

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Banquet Facilities Delta Hotels by Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon...................... p: 250-360-2999 f: 250-360-5882 e: nicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com marriott.com/yyjvo Esquimalt Recreation Centre 527 Fraser St, Victoria V9A 6H6 Chris Millan .........p: 250-412-8525 f: 250-412-8531 e: bookings@esquimalt.ca esquimalt.ca/recreation Bus Services University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p: 250-721-8395 e: bookings@uvic.ca housing.uvic.ca/visitor Just 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, UVic offers comfortable room choices in student residence that suits the various needs and budgets of individuals and groups.

Car Rentals University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p: 250-721-8395 e: bookings@uvic.ca housing.uvic.ca/visitor Just 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, UVic offers comfortable room choices in student residence that suits the various needs and budgets of individuals and groups.

Caterers Toque Catering 845 Viewfield Rd Suite 1, Victoria V9A 4V2 Nicholas Waters ............................p: 778-432-2460 e: chef@toquecatering.com toquecatering.com Conference Organizers/Planners/Trade Show Consultants Podium - Conference & Event Specialists 2661 Queenswood Dr, Victoria V8N 1X6 Marischal De Armond ................ p: 250-472-7644 f: 250-472-7664 e: info@podiumconferences.com podiumconferences.com Decor and Design Services Insite Event Design 2038 Byron St, Victoria V8R 1L9 Joanne Fyffe...................................p: 250-595-3404 e: info@insiteeventdesign.com insiteeventdesign.com Event Planners

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Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Michelle Nuyten.............................p: 250-391-7191 e: michelle.nuyten@westinbearmountain.com bearmountain.ca Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Victoria 3233 Maple St, Victoria V8X 4Y9 ...............p: 250-475-7500 f: 250-475-7599 e: victoria@accentinns.com accentinns.com Bedford Regency Hotel 1140 Government St, Victoria V8W 1Y2 ..............p: 800-665-6500 f: 250-386-8930 e: marketing@bedfordregency.com bedfordregency.com Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria V8W 1B2 Joan Zimmer .......p: 800-663-5891 f: 250-380-1950 e: jzimmer@chateauvictoria.com chateauvictoria.com Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria 3020 Blanshard St, Victoria V8T 5C7 Greg Shew...........p: 250-382-4400 f: 250-382-4053 e: meetings@comfortvictoria.ca comfortvictoria.ca Days Inn Victoria Uptown 229 Gorge Rd E, Victoria V9A 1L1 Darryl Wilson ......p: 250-388-6611 f: 250-388-4153 e: gm@daysinnvictoriauptown.com daysinnvictoriauptown.com Delta Hotels by Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon...................... p: 250-360-2999 f: 250-360-5882 e: nicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com marriott.com/yyjvo Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Victoria 101 Island Hwy, Victoria V9B 1E8 ...............p: 250-388-7861 f: 250-388-7862 e: info@econolodgevictoria.com econolodgevictoria.com Hotel Grand Pacific 463 Belleville St, Victoria V8V 1X3 Karen Wiltse .......p: 250-380-4493 f: 250-380-4475 e: kwiltse@hotelgrandpacific.com hotelgrandpacific.com Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St, Victoria V8V 1Z8 Brooke Harris..................................p: 250-414-6712 e: brooke.harris@laurelpoint.com laurelpoint.com

Brink Events 835 View St Suite 407, Victoria V8W 3W8 Aidan Henry....................................p: 250-882-9691 e: info@brinkevents.ca brinkevents.ca Brink Events is an award-winning event design and planning agency specializing in charity galas, signature events and private parties.

Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ....p: 250-381-0999 f: 250-381-0988 e: ronette@magnoliahotel.com magnoliahotel.com

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Oswego Hotel 500 Oswego St, Victoria V8V 5C1 Kim Knudsen .......p: 250-294-7500 f: 250-294-7509 e: kknudsen@oswegohotelvictoria.com oswegohotelvictoria.com Parkside Hotel & Spa, The 810 Humboldt St, Victoria V8V 5B1 Tauna Eden .....................................p: 250-940-1200 e: sales@parksidevictoria.com parksidevictoria.com Sandman Hotel Victoria & Shark Club Bar & Grill 2852 Douglas St, Victoria V8T 4M5 Tania McFadden ..p: 250-388-0788 f: 250-386-5889 e: banquets_victoria@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.ca Strathcona Hotel 919 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 2C2 Joel Chudleigh ....p: 250-220-8582 f: 250-383-6893 e: joel@strathconahotel.com strathconahotel.com Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 3Z5 ..............p: 250-480-3800 f: 250-480-3838 e: sales@victoriamarriott.com marriottvictoria.com Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites 1234 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 3H9..............p: 250-386-2211 f: 250-386-2622 e: info@victoriaregent.com victoriaregent.com Printers/Copiers Denman Print Works 2643 Turner St, Victoria V8T 4T8 Tracy Olson ..........p: 250-480-1530 f: 250-480-1795 e: sales@denmanpw.ca denmanpw.ca Regional Convention Spaces

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor ..p: 250-361-1019 f: 250-361-1099 e: evelyno@victoriaconference.com victoriaconference.com Resorts/Retreats

Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Michelle Nuyten.............................p: 250-391-7191 e: michelle.nuyten@westinbearmountain.com bearmountain.ca Tourist Attractions - Major SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours 1119 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 1T7 Joanne L Kukat....p: 250-384-4444 f: 250-658-0779 e: info@springtidecharters.com victoriawhalewatching.com

Universities and Colleges University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p: 250-721-8395 e: bookings@uvic.ca housing.uvic.ca/visitor Just 15 minutes from downtown Victoria, UVic offers comfortable room choices in student residence that suits the various needs and budgets of individuals and groups.

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Burnside Gorge Community Association 471 Cecelia Rd, Victoria V8T 4T4 ................p: 250-388-5251 f: 250-388-5269 e: info@burnsidegorge.ca burnsidegorge.ca Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Ave, Victoria V8M 1J8 ..............p: 250-544-4479 f: 250-652-3883 e: groupres@butchartgardens.com butchartgardens.com Delta Hotels by Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon...................... p: 250-360-2999 f: 250-360-5882 e: nicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com marriott.com/yyjvo IMAX Victoria 675 Belleville St, Victoria V8W 1A1 Lea Silver.............p: 250-480-4887 f: 250-480-4830 e: events@imaxvictoria.com imaxvictoria.com

Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ....p: 250-381-0999 f: 250-381-0988 e: ronette@magnoliahotel.com magnoliahotel.com St Ann’s Academy 835 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 1N8 Crystal Kashman .p: 250-953-8829 f: 250-953-8823 e: stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca stannsacademy.com

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor ..p: 250-361-1019 f: 250-361-1099 e: evelyno@victoriaconference.com victoriaconference.com

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PEAKS TO LAKESHORES

Thompson Okanagan provides a sophisticated cross-section of British Columbia’s best

PETER MITHAM

R RIGHT: RockRidge Canyon offers a new auditorium seating 320 people just outside Princeton | SUBMITTED BELOW: Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa near Vernon is a stunning venue for weddings and other celebrations with 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space | SUBMITTED

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ocks and rivers define the Thompson Okanagan region, which runs from the peak of Mount Robson near the Alberta border in the north to where Lake Osoyoos spills south into Washington state at the 49th parallel. To the west, rangeland and forest buffer the region from the coast, the scent of grassland and resin perfuming the air.

Punctuated by the major cities of Kamloops and Kelowna, the region is a frontier of new discoveries where swank urban venues rub shoulders with dude ranches and orchards.

To the north, Kamloops, at the juncture of the North and South Thompson rivers, is home to the Sandman Centre in Kamloops, one of the larger meeting places in the region with a seating capacity of 6,400 people and 20,000 square feet of exhibition space. Meanwhile, both the Kamloops Convention Centre and Thompson

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-the-round lecture theatre. Combined with a key position in the heart of the province at the crossroads of the Trans-Canada and Highway 5, which spans the region from Merritt to Valemount, Kamloops is one of the most popular meeting places in the B.C. Interior.

Yet to the north, smaller centres host meetings in historic structures: Avola hosts an 80-year-old log schoolhouse, for example, while the Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre in Sorrento has a mid-century charm that reflects its origins as an Anglican training centre.

Similar venues are scattered across the region to the south, including MacKenzie Camp on Mabel Lake near Enderby and the 72-acre Gardom Lake Bible Camp and Retreat Centre near Armstrong. 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.

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The pride of Kelowna, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort has 320 suites and 30,000 square feet of conference space.

Its ballroom is a key venue with space for more than 1,500 people | SUBMITTED

Those seeking a taste of urban sophistication can count on Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa, a stunning venue for weddings and other celebrations with 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space. An expansion to the banquet facilities just down the road at Predator Ridge Resort can accommodate 160 guests or be broken down into three smaller spaces for smaller groups.

Kelowna, the region’s largest centre and home to an international airport, offers an impressive range of hotels set within the rolling but rocky central Okanagan landscape.

Perched lakeside, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort has 320 suites and 30,000 square feet of conference space. Its ballroom is a key venue with space for more than 1,500 people. University of British Columbia Okanagan, located opposite Kelowna International Airport, offers meeting space for up to 300 people while campus lodging provides room for on-campus or downtown meeting participants.

The smaller, 185-room Coast Capri Hotel offers an additional 15,000 square feet of meeting space, while many local wineries have the capacity to both accommodate and refresh the most serious of gatherings.

The Laurel Packinghouse, a centrepiece of downtown Kelowna since 1917, can accommodate banquets of 275 people and conferences of 300. Big White and Silver Star ski hills are also popular venues for those seeking a spot on the slopes.

Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre at the opposite end of Okanagan Lake offers meeting and banquet facilities for up to 1,000. A short walk away, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre offers 60,000 square feet of event space while the South Okanagan Events Centre has 25,000 square feet of exhibit space.

A key player in the south Okanagan is the Osoyoos Indian Band, whose territory runs from McIntyre Bluff south to the border. The band’s Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course clubhouse in Oliver hosts dinners for up to 120 people overlooking Tuc-El-Nuit Lake while in Osoyoos the band has developed a number of venues including the 226-room Spirit Ridge Resort and Spa and 9,000-square-foot Nk’Mip Conference Centre – the region’s largest conference facility south of Penticton.

Guests can also visit the the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, which offers a walking tour throughout the

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Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna vies with Sun Peaks near Kamloops as the most popular ski hill in the Thompson Okanagan | BLAKE JORGENSON/DESTINATION BC

At Osoyoos, the spectacular Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is a state-of-the-art interpretive centre and an architectural marvel sensitively constructed into a hillside. Nearby is the 9,000-square-foot Nk’Mip Conference Centre – the region’s largest conference facility south of Penticton | SUBMITTED

area. Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Golf Resort on Little Shuswap Lake is another First Nations-run venue offering more than 4,100 square feet of meeting space that can be broken down into four separate rooms.

Keremeos offers the Grist Mill and Gardens, a scenic outdoor gathering spot in the Similkameen, while RockRidge Canyon in Princeton completed a lakeside theatre in 2017 that can accommodate 350 people. É

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Thompson Okanagan Celista Community Halls North Shuswap Community Hall 5456 Squilax Anglemont Rd, Celista V0E 1M6 Ann O’Donnell ................................p: 250-955-2588 e: info@northshuswapcommunityhall.ca northshuswapcommunityhall.ca

Enderby Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Enderby & District Curling Club 1605 Kate St, Enderby V0E 1V2 Sharon Taylor ......p: 250-838-6702 f: 250-838-6729 e: ecc@enderbycurlingclub.ca enderbycurlingclub.ca

Grand Forks Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce 135 Market Ave PO Box 2979, Grand Forks V0H 1H0 Kendra Begg ...................................p: 250-442-7263 e: info@boundarychamber.com boundarychamber.com

Kaleden Golf Courses & Country Clubs Twin Lakes Golf & RV Resort 79 Twin Lakes Rd, Kaleden V0H 1K0 Kate Trahan .........p: 250-488-5925 f: 250-497-8379 e: katetwinlakes@gmail.com twinlakesgolfresort.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities St Andrews by the Lake RR 1 Site 30B Comp 9 111 St Andrews Dr, Kaleden V0H 1K0 Gail Scott.............p: 250-497-5648 f: 250-497-5287 e: standrews@shawbiz.ca standrewsbythelake.com

Kamloops Destination Management/Marketing Tourism Kamloops 1290 Trans-Canada Hwy W, Kamloops V2C 6R3 Lisa Strachan.......p: 250-372-8000 f: 250-372-2121 e: lisa@tourismkamloops.com tourismkamloops.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Kamloops Golf & Country Club 2960 Tranquille Rd Suite 16, Kamloops V2B 8B6 ..........................................p: 250-376-8020 e: events@kamloopsgolfclub.com kamloopsgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Kamloops 1325 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 6P4 ...............p: 250-374-8877 f: 250-372-0507 e: kamloops@accentinns.com accentinns.com Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker......p: 250-828-6660 f: 250-828-6698 e: a.tasker@coasthotels.com coastkamloopshotel.com DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops 339 St Paul St, Kamloops V2C 2J5 ...............p: 250-851-0026 f: 250-851-0027 e: tanya.bennett2@hilton.com kamloops.doubletree.com Four Points by Sheraton 1175 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1R5 ...............p: 250-374-4144 f: 250-374-0449 e: gm@fourpointskamloops.com fourpointskamloops.com Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops 675 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops V2B 3J1 ...............p: 250-376-8288 f: 250-376-8293 e: reservations@hiskamloops.com holidayinn.com/kamloopsbc Holiday Inn Express Kamloops 1550 Versatile Dr, Kamloops V1S 1X4 ...............p: 250-372-3474 f: 250-372-1585 e: info@hiekamloops.com hiekamloops.com

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Hotel 540 540 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B2 David Deol ...........p: 250-372-2281 f: 250-372-1125 hotel540.ca Pacific Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 ...............p: 250-372-0952 f: 250-372-0988 e: desk@pacificinnkamloops.com pacificinnkamloops.com Plaza Hotel, The 405 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2A9 ...............p: 250-377-8075 f: 250-377-8076 theplazahotel.ca Sandman Inn & Suites Kamloops 550 Columbia St, Kamloops V2C 1V1 ...............p: 250-374-1218 f: 250-314-0705 e: fom_kamloops@sandman.com sandmanhotels.com Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel 225 Lorne St, Kamloops V2C 1W2 .........................................p: 250-852-6706 e: banquets_signaturekamloops@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre 650 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B4 ...............p: 250-374-1999 f: 250-374-9997 e: s.zowty@thompsonhotel.ca thompsonhotel.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave Suite 452, Kamloops V2B 8M6 Doug Dickson ......p: 250-376-4777 f: 250-376-4792 e: nsccs@shaw.ca nsccs.webs.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Kamloops Art Gallery 465 Victoria St Suite 101, Kamloops V2C 2A9 ..........................................p: 250-377-2400 e: kamloopsartgallery@kag.bc.ca kag.bc.ca Old Courthouse Cultural Centre 7 Seymour St W, Kamloops V2C 1E4 ..........................................p: 250-828-3611 e: info@kamloopsarts.ca kamloopsarts.ca

Kelowna Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Kelowna 1626 Richter St Suite 214, Kelowna V1Y 2M3 .........................................p: 250-861-1515 e: info@tourismkelowna.com tourismkelowna.com Banquet Facilities Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna V1W 4M3 Livi Waller ...........p: 250-764-8000 f: 250-764-2598 e: livi@summerhill.bc.ca summerhill.bc.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club 4320 Gallaghers Dr W, Kelowna V1W 3Z9 Ruthanne Arams..p: 250-861-4240 f: 250-861-1852 e: gallaghersevents@golfbc.com gallaghersgolf.com Harvest Golf Club 2725 KLO Rd, Kelowna V1W 4S1 Tamara Graham ...p: 250-862-3103 f: 250-862-3107 e: tgraham@harvestgolf.com harvestgolf.com Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Kelowna 1140 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E7 ...............p: 250-862-8888 f: 250-862-8884 e: kelowna@accentinns.com accentinns.com Accommodation at UBC Okanagan Centre 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ...p: 888-318-8666 f: 250-807-9157 e: conferences.ubco@ubc.ca stayatubc.ca Coast Capri Hotel 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E8 ...............p: 250-860-6060 f: 250-762-3430 e: d.wetherill@coastcaprihotel.com coastcaprihotel.com

Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort 1310 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P3 ...............p: 250-763-4500 f: 250-868-5605 e: lana.uytterhagen@deltahotels.com marriott.com Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J2 ...............p: 250-763-0500 f: 250-763-7555 e: hiek@whg.com ihg.com Hotel Eldorado 500 Cook Rd, Kelowna V1W 3G9 Dana Crichton......p: 866-608-7500 f: 250-861-4779 e: info@eldoradokelowna.com hoteleldoradokelowna.com Kelowna Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre 2170 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6G8 Sergio Cunial .......p: 250-860-9711 f: 250-860-3173 e: ramadalodge@rpbhotels.com ramadalodgehotelkelowna.com Royal Anne Hotel 348 Bernard Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6N5 Christa Park .........p: 250-763-2277 f: 250-763-2636 e: guestservices@royalannehotel.com royalannehotel.com Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna 2130 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6G8 ...............p: 250-980-3153 f: 250-860-7377 e: sales_kelowna@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Photography - Event/Videography Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc 415 Commonwealth Rd Unit 319, Kelowna V4V 1P4 ..........................................p: 250-212-9497 e: colinjewall@gmail.com colinjewall.com Resorts/Retreats Big White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 ................p: 250-491-6150 f: 250-491-6157 e: mballingall@bigwhite.com bigwhite.com Lake Okanagan Resort 2751 Westside Rd, Kelowna V1Z 3T1 ................p: 250-769-3511 f: 250-769-6665 e: events@lakeokanagan.com lakeokanagan.com Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas 3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna V1W 3L4 ..............p: 250-979-4531 f: 250-860-5852 e: dana@manteo.com manteo.com Translation Services/Interpreters EVA Office 969 Harvey Ave Suite 306, Kelowna V1Y 8M8 Elke Taylor ......................................p: 250-762-5820 e: info@evaoffice.com evaoffice.com Universities and Colleges Conferences & Accommodation at UBC Okanagan campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ...p: 888-318-8666 f: 250-807-9157 e: conferences.ubco@ubc.ca stayatubc.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J1 ...............p: 250-860-1212 f: 250-860-0675 e: events@bwkelowna.com bestwesternkelownahotel.com Conferences & Accommodation at UBC Okanagan campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ...p: 888-318-8666 f: 250-807-9157 e: conferences.ubco@ubc.ca stayatubc.ca UBC Okanagan is an ideal location for groups from 10 to 300 offering a variety of meeting venues and accommodation from single rooms to fourbedroom suites. May to August.

Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club 4320 Gallaghers Dr W, Kelowna V1W 3Z9 Ruthanne Arams..p: 250-861-4240 f: 250-861-1852 e: gallaghersevents@golfbc.com gallaghersgolf.com

Kelowna Curling Club 551 Recreation Ave, Kelowna V1Y 7V5 Jock Tyre .............p: 250-762-3112 f: 250-762-0486 e: info@kelownacurling.com kelownacurling.com Rotary Centre for the Arts 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6Z1 Angelika Walter ..p: 250-717-5304 f: 250-717-5314 e: rentals@rotarycentreforthearts.com rotarycentreforthearts.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor CedarCreek Estate Winery 5445 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna V1W 4S5 Heather Courtney p: 778-738-1020 f: 250-764-2603 e: info@cedarcreek.bc.ca cedarcreek.bc.ca Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna V1W 4M3 Livi Waller ...........p: 250-764-8000 f: 250-764-2598 e: livi@summerhill.bc.ca summerhill.bc.ca

Lake Country Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Gray Monk Cellars Ltd 1055 Camp Rd, Lake Country V4V 2H4 ...............p: 250-766-3168 f: 250-766-3390 e: mailbox@graymonk.com graymonk.com

Logan Lake Community Halls Logan Lake Recreation Centre 31 Chartrand St, Logan Lake V0K 1W0 Bruce Zidar ..........p: 250-523-6711 f: 250-523-9980 e: complex@loganlake.ca loganlake.ca

Merritt Hotels and Motels Travelodge Merritt 3581 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1C5 Shaw Ahn ............p: 250-378-8830 f: 250-378-6335 e: travelodgemerritt@telus.net travelodge.com Resorts/Retreats Corbett Lake Lodge Ltd Box 327, Merritt V1K 1B8 Ann E Thomson ...p: 250-378-4334 f: 250-378-4334 e: corbettlake@gmail.com corbettlake.ca

Naramata Resorts/Retreats Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort 4275 Mill Rd PO Box 8, Naramata V0H 1N0 ..............p: 250-496-5765 f: 778-514-0045 e: sandybeachresort@shaw.ca sandybeachresort.com

Oliver Community Halls Oliver Community Centre 6359 Park Dr PO Box 627, Oliver V0H 1T0 Carol Sheridan.....p: 250-498-4985 f: 250-498-0097 e: carol@oliverrecreation.ca oliverrecreation.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Fairview Mountain Golf Club 933 Old Golf Course Rd, Oliver V0H 1T1 ...............p: 250-498-6050 f: 250-498-6077 e: proshop@fairviewmountain.com fairviewmountain.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 500 Burrowing Owl Pl RR1 Site 52 Comp 20, Oliver V0H 1T1 Midge Wyse ...................................p: 877-498-0620 e: info@burrowingowlwine.ca burrowingowlwine.ca Frank Venables Theatre 6100 Gala St PO Box 1680, Oliver V0H 1T0 Deb Martin .....................................p: 250-498-1626 e: manager@venablestheatre.ca venablestheatre.ca

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Golf Courses & Country Clubs Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Ingrid Jarrett .......p: 250-495-5500 f: 250-495-5501 e: sales@watermarkbeachresort.com watermarkbeachresort.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn 5506 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ...............p: 250-495-4000 f: 250-495-4001 e: info@bestwesternosoyoos.com bestwesternosoyoos.com Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel 7702 Main St Box 458, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ...............p: 250-495-6525 f: 250-495-6226 e: managers@coastosoyoosresort.com coasthotels.com Resorts/Retreats

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Penticton & Wine Country Tourism 553 Vees Dr Suite 101, Penticton V2A 8S3 ..........................................p: 250-276-2170 e: ask@tourismpenticton.com visitpenticton.com Equipment and Supply Rentals Westminster Party & Tent Rentals Ltd 357 Okanagan Ave E, Penticton V2A 9G1 ...............p: 250-492-8115 f: 250-492-3842 e: party@telus.net westminsterparty.com Event Planners Hoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill............p: 250-490-6084 f: 250-276-4886 e: team@hoodooadventures.ca hoodooadventures.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Penticton Golf & Country Club 600 Comox St PO Box 158, Penticton V2A 6K3 ...............p: 250-492-5626 f: 250-492-8823 e: gm@pentictongolf.ca pentictongolf.ca Hotels and Motels Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton 152 Riverside Dr, Penticton V2A 5Y4 ...............p: 250-493-6616 f: 250-493-6615 e: daysinnpentictoncatering@gmail.com daysinnpenticton.ca Ramada Penticton Hotel & Suites 1050 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 2C3 ...............p: 250-492-8926 f: 250-492-2778 e: stay@pentictonramada.com pentictonramada.com Sandman Hotel Penticton 939 Burnaby Ave W, Penticton V2A 1G7 Rhonda Schappert ...................... p: 250-493-7151 f: 250-493-3767 e: banquets_penticton@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.ca Photography - Event/Videography Photography by Chris 385 Martin St, Penticton V2A 5K6 Chris D Cornett ....p: 800-665-2924 f: 250-492-2355 e: photosbychris@shaw.ca photographybychris.ca Restaurants Salty’s Beachhouse 1000 Lakeshore Dr, Penticton V2A 1C1 ...............p: 250-493-5001 f: 250-493-8400 e: info@saltysbeachhouse.com saltysbeachhouse.com Team Building Hoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill............p: 250-490-6084 f: 250-276-4886 e: team@hoodooadventures.ca hoodooadventures.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 7M5 Jo A Norton-Westwood ............. p: 250-493-9772 f: 250-493-0607 e: jo@rpbhotels.com pentictonlakesideresort.com Penticton Trade and Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 Paul O’Beirn.........p: 250-490-2460 f: 250-490-2467 e: paul.obeirn@penticton.ca pentictonconventioncentre.com South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 9C4 ..........................................p: 250-490-2460 e: soec-guestservices@penticton.ca soec.ca

Resorts/Retreats RockRidge Canyon 2000 Willies Ranch Rd Box 1299, Princeton V0X 1W0 Leslie Flett ......................................p: 250-870-9030 e: rockridge@younglife.ca rockridgecanyon.com

Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Ingrid Jarrett .......p: 250-495-5500 f: 250-495-5501 e: sales@watermarkbeachresort.com watermarkbeachresort.com Watermark Beach Resort & Conference Centre is perfect for your corporate event; on the shores of Osoyoos Lake, surrounded by wineries, cycling, golfing and walking distance to all the town’s amenities. Meetings, conferences and events.

Restaurants Campo Marina Cafe & Restaurant 5907 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ...............p: 250-495-7650 f: 250-495-7614 campomarina.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Destination Osoyoos PO Box 500, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Jackie Frederick ..p: 250-495-5070 f: 250-495-5412 e: jfrederick@destinationosoyoos.com destinationosoyoos.com This popular resort community located in Canada’s only desert is ideal for meetings and retreats from 10 to 400 people any time of year. Luxury lakefront resorts, full-service hotels and quaint inns welcome delegates and popular pre/post activities i.e. wine touring, golfing, water sports, desert walks, fishing, spa, fine dining, museum and gallery tours keep them coming back.

Sonora Community Centre 8505 68 Ave Box 3010, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Gerald Davis ........p: 250-495-6562 f: 250-495-2400 e: gdavis@osoyoos.ca osoyoos.ca Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Ingrid Jarrett .......p: 250-495-5500 f: 250-495-5501 e: sales@watermarkbeachresort.com watermarkbeachresort.com

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Salmon Arm Banquet Facilities Salmon Arm Golf Club 3641 Hwy 97B S PO Box 1525, Salmon Arm V1E 4P6 Sapphire Games ..p: 250-832-3667 f: 250-832-6311 e: info@salmonarmgolf.com salmonarmgolf.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Salmon Arm Golf Club 3641 Hwy 97B S PO Box 1525, Salmon Arm V1E 4P6 Sapphire Games ..p: 250-832-3667 f: 250-832-6311 e: info@salmonarmgolf.com salmonarmgolf.ca Hotels and Motels Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm 1090 22 St NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2V5 Jill Power ............p: 250-832-7711 f: 250-833-0340 e: cisa@shaw.ca comfortinnsalmonarm.com Podollan Inn 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Ronald Decter......p: 888-668-4180 f: 250-832-0961 e: gmsa@podollan.com podollan.com/salmon-arm-hotel/podollan-inn Travelodge Salmon Arm 2401 Trans-Canada Hwy , Salmon Arm V1E 4P7 ................p: 250-832-9721 f: 250-832-3557 e: info@travelodgesalmonarm.ca travelodge.ca Resorts/Retreats Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm 251 Harbourfront Dr NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2W7 ..............p: 250-833-5800 f: 250-833-5858 e: salmonarm@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Sonseekers Ridge Golf Course 247 Black Rd, Salmon Arm V1E 2P6 Robert Black ...................................p: 250-833-0258 e: gogolf@sonseekersridgegolf.com sonseekersridgegolf.com

Savona Resorts/Retreats Vidette Lake Gold Mine Resort Box 329, Savona V0K 2J0 Ruth Edwards .................................p: 778-765-5407 e: videttecou@gmail.com videttelake.com

Silver Star Mountain Resorts/Retreats Pinnacles Suites & Townhomes, The 9885 Pinnacles Rd PO Box 3008, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 Destanne Norris ..p: 800-551-7466 f: 250-542-8508 e: reserve@pinnacles.com pinnacles.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre PO Box 3003, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 Vicki Dalgleish.....p: 250-309-1110 f: 250-549-5177 e: vicki@vancecreekhotel.com vancecreekhotel.com

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Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Lisa Jaager ..........p: 250-494-8180 f: 250-494-8190 e: sales@summerlandresorthotel.com summerlandresorthotel.com

Valemount Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites 1950 Hwy 5 S PO Box 1060, Valemount V0E 2Z0 ................p: 250-566-0086 f: 250-566-4149 e: sales@bestwesternvalemount.com bestwesternvalemount.com Resorts/Retreats Terracana Ranch Resort 12155 Hwy 16 PO Box 909, Valemount V0E 2Z0 Glenn Daykin .......p: 866-968-4304 f: 250-968-4445 e: resort@terracana.com terracana.com

Vernon Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Vernon 3004 39 Ave, Vernon V1T 3C3 Ange Chew ..........p: 800-665-0795 f: 250-275-0114 e: info@tourismvernon.com tourismvernon.com Banquet Facilities Prestige Hotel Vernon 4411 32 St, Vernon V1T 9G8 ...............p: 250-558-5991 f: 250-558-5996 e: phvconferences@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Vernon Golf & Country Club 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon V1T 6V2 Julie Knobloch.....p: 250-542-0151 f: 250-542-5468 e: jknobloch@vernongolf.com vernongolf.com Hotels and Motels Sandman Inn Vernon 4201 32 St, Vernon V1T 5P3 ................p: 250-542-4325 f: 250-542-8379 e: gm_vernon@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.ca Resorts/Retreats Predator Ridge Resort 301 Village Centre Place, Vernon V1H 1T2 ...............p: 888-578-6688 f: 250-503-3411 e: groups@predatorridge.com predatorridge.com Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 2K7 ...............p: 250-541-2152 f: 250-275-1610 e: sales@sparklinghill.com sparklinghill.com

West Kelowna Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn West Kelowna 2569 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2J6 Jane Chevrier ......p: 250-768-8879 f: 250-768-8891 e: salescatering@holidayinnwestkelowna.com holidayinnwestkelowna.com Resorts/Retreats Cove Lakeside Resort, The 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2K2 Leasa Kennedy ....p: 250-707-1800 f: 250-707-1809 e: sales@thecovekelowna.com covelakeside.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Mission Hill Family Estate 1730 Mission Hill Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2E4 Heather Robinson p: 250-768-6461 f: 250-768-2267 e: catering@missionhillwinery.com missionhillwinery.com

Resorts/Retreats La Punta Norte Guest Inn 365 Hwy 97 N, Summerland V0H 1Z6 George/Colleen Davis ....................p: 250-494-4456 e: lapunta@vip.net lapuntanorte.com

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Southeastern B.C. is a bold frontier with contemporary meeting places – and flat-out fun PETER MITHAM

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ritish Columbia is most often defined by its coastline, with its stunning mountains and saltwater fjords. But equally spectacular is the mix of peaks and deep inland lakes in the province’s southeastern corner, a region collectively known as the Kootenay Rockies.

Bordering the U.S. states of Montana, Idaho and Washington, the region is an inland oasis that’s worlds away from cosmopolitan Vancouver. The blend of raw nature and sophisticated hospitality is part of what makes it an ideal getaway for both groups and individuals.

“Kootenay” is derived from the name of the Ktunaxa people, who today operate St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino with its 4,000 square feet of meeting space. All

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manner of guests are welcome, from those landing at Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook to groups arriving by recreational vehicle.

Cranbrook is also a gateway to the many ski resorts along the so-called Powder Highway that runs from Rossland to Revelstoke. However, it’s not the only landing point for air travellers: the airport in Trail welcomes regional flights while Revelstoke Air – a charter service aboard Pacific Coastal Airlines – will ferry groups through the winter for weekends on the local slopes.

Situated on hills with breathtaking vistas and worldrenowned powder, groups have plenty of options for boosting team spirit before, during and after business meetings, stags and weddings. Gathering spaces at Panorama Mountain Resort include 14-person boardrooms to 500-person tents for celebrations. In Rossland, a new hotel at Red Mountain set to open in 2018 will add to the

Red Mountain Resort, famous for its black-diamond thrills, will open a new hotel this year that will add to the 1,200 to 3,000 square feet of space in the resort’s day lodge | HELLO BC

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1,200 to 3,000 square feet of space in the resort’s day lodge three rooms.

Many of the venues have invested in all-season excitement: the success of the Pipe Mountain Coaster at Revelstoke Mountain Resort – home to 5,000 square feet of meeting space – has prompted expanded summer offerings, including a breakfast buffet and four kilometres of alpine hiking trails. Just south of town, the new Eagle Pass Lodge offers year-round accommodation for both heli-skiers and hikers. Farther south,

Lizard Creek Lodge in Fernie has undergone a complete renovation, adding to the existing amenities of Fernie Alpine Resort and Fernie Golf and Country Club.

While the skiing and hiking trails are what bring people to Fernie, it may be best known for the award-winning craft beers of Fernie Brewing Co. A destination in its own right that draws hundreds of people through the Crowsnest Pass each year, the brewery is one of several across the region that offer both refreshment and gathering space for groups. Angry Hen Brewing Co. in Kaslo and Backroads Brewing Co. in Nelson are two of the most recent openings in a region with plenty on tap.

Speaking of crafts, Nelson is home to Selkirk College and the Kootenay School of the Arts, which has a residence and conference facilities for up to 400 people.

The Capitol and Civic theatres in Nelson’s historic downtown offer reception space for 400 and 300 people, respectively. The newly renovated Savoy Hotel will accommodate more intimate meetings of eight to 120 people, or banquets for up to 100.

Several communities offer drafts of hot water in addition to cold beer. Fairmont Hot Springs is home to the largest hot springs in Canada. The town’s namesake resort has meeting space for up to 300 people, and two new zip lines offer an adrenaline rush that will prime you for the springs.

Radium Hot Springs can accommodate conferences and banquets for up to 150 people at Bighorn Meadows Resort, while just next door, Kootenay National Park (which lays claim to Radium’s hot springs) is undertaking $5.7 million in infrastructure upgrades including a renovation of its restaurant.

The largest meeting place in the East Kootenays, with a main ballroom seating up to 500 people and four breakout rooms for smaller gatherings, is the seven-year-old Kimberley Conference and Training Centre.

A pride in all things local abounds in the region, however, and smaller groups can often find venues in smaller centres to suit their needs from the local community hall to farms embracing agri-tourism.

The region’s newest meeting space is Elkford Community Centre, which boasts a 300-seat banquet hall.

Yet even small communities will surprise: tiny Trail is home to the Cominco Gymnasium, which can accommodate up to 1,000 people for meetings. The gym is adjacent to the Cominco Arena, a 2,500-seat venue that hosts banquets and conventions in summer.

Whatever your meeting needs, the Kootenay Rockies offers a range of options as broad as the region. É

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Resorts/Retreats Woodbury Resort & Marina 4112 Hwy 31 PO Box 1262, Ainsworth Hot Springs V0G 1A0 Terry Jones ..........p: 250-353-7717 f: 250-353-2004 e: woodburyresort@netidea.com woodburyresort.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge 1622 7 Ave PO Box 2680, Fernie V0B 1M0 ..............p: 250-423-5500 f: 250-423-5501 e: sales@bestwesternfernie.com bestwesternfernie.com Park Place Lodge 742 Hwy 3 Box 2560, Fernie V0B 1M0 ..............p: 250-423-6871 f: 250-423-3773 e: sales@parkplacelodge.com parkplacelodge.com Red Tree Lodge 1101 7 Ave Box 2294, Fernie V0B 1M0 ..............p: 250-423-4622 f: 250-423-5878 e: info@redtreelodge.com redtreelodge.com Resorts/Retreats Fernie Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way, Fernie V0B 1M1 Gil Sandhu ...........p: 250-423-5000 f: 250-423-5065 e: info@ferniestanfordresort.com ferniestanfordresort.com Island Lake Lodge 602A 2nd Ave Box 1229, Fernie V0B 1M0 Mike McPhee ......p: 888-422-8754 f: 250-423-4055 e: mike@islandlakeresorts.com islandlakeresorts.com

Resorts/Retreats Crazy Creek Resort 6162 Trans-Canada Hwy, Malakwa V0E 2J0 Lena Johnson .................................p: 250-836-4097 e: inquiries@crazycreekresort.com crazycreekresort.com

Balfour Resorts/Retreats Kootenay Lakeview Spa Resort & Event Centre 1285 Queen Bay Rd, Balfour V0G 1C0 Brandon Schroth..p: 877-229-4141 f: 250-229-4451 e: reservations@kootenaylakeviewresort.com kootenaylakeviewresort.com

Castlegar Golf Courses & Country Clubs Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park 1602 Aaron Rd, Castlegar V1N 4L6 Pat Biln ...........................................p: 250-365-5006 e: pro@golfcastlegar.com golfcastlegar.com Hotels and Motels Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W7 .............p: 250-365-8444 f: 250-365-8423 e: sales_castlegar@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Tourist Attractions - Major CPR Station Museum & Gift Gallery/ Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park 400 13 Ave, Castlegar V1N 1G2 .........................................p: 250-365-6440 e: stationmuseum@shaw.ca stationmuseum.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar V1N 4M5 Lisa Poznikoff .................................p: 250-365-5327 e: doukhobor.museum@gmail.com doukhobor-museum.org

Cranbrook Banquet Facilities Apollo Ristorante & Steakhouse Ltd 1012 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 4J2 Peter Paleologopoulos ............... p: 250-426-3721 f: 250-426-5893 e: apollofood@telus.net apolloristorante.com Hotels and Motels Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre 803 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3S2 Brendan Dowling p: 250-489-4301 f: 250-489-5758 e: catering.cranbrook@heritageinn.net heritageinn.net/locations/cranbrook-bc/home Taxi/Limo Star Taxi 1475 Theatre Rd Suite C, Cranbrook V1C 7G3 Gurpreet Manj .....p: 250-426-3888 f: 250-489-2158 e: travel.star@shaw.ca members.shaw.ca/travel.star Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Royal Alexandra Hall - Cranbrook History Centre 57 Van Horne St S Box 400, Cranbrook V1C 4H9 Tammy Morgan ...p: 250-489-3918 f: 250-489-5744 e: ed@cranbrookhistorycentre.com cranbrookhistorycentre.com

Creston Hotels and Motels Downtowner Motor Inn 1218 Canyon St PO Box 490, Creston V0B 1G0 Rob McDougall....p: 250-428-2238 f: 250-428-9974 e: downtown@kootenay.com downtownercreston.com

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Golden Resorts/Retreats Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa 913 Oster Rd PO Box 2078, Golden V0A 1H0 Doris Urban ....................................p: 250-344-7638 e: info@glenoglelodge.com glenoglelodge.com Purcell Mountain Lodge PO Box 1829, Golden V0A 1H0 ...............p: 888-767-8989 f: 780-988-3122 e: sunny@purcellmountainlodge.com purcellmountainlodge.com Winston Lodge & Spa 1593 Cache Close, Golden V0A 1H0 Carla Broad..........p: 250-272-1881 f: 250-344-7275 e: info@winstonlodge.com winstonlodge.com

Invermere Resorts/Retreats Copper Point Resort 760 Cooper Rd, Invermere V0A 1K0 ...............p: 250-341-4000 f: 250-341-6291 e: info@copperpointresort.com copperpointresort.com

Kaslo Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Langham Cultural Society Centre 447A Ave PO Box 1000, Kaslo V0G 1M0 Paul Grace-Campbell......................p: 250-353-2661 e: langham@netidea.com thelangham.ca

Kimberley Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Kimberley - Vistor Centre 270 Kimberley Ave, Kimberley V1A 0A3 ..........................................p: 778-481-1891 e: info@tourismkimberley.com tourismkimberley.com Resorts/Retreats Trickle Creek Lodge 500 Stemwinder Dr PO Box 220, Kimberley V1A 3E8 ..........................................p: 250-427-5175 e: information@tricklecreeklodge.com tricklecreeklodge.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Kimberley Conference Centre 290 North Star Blvd Box 65, Kimberley V1A 2Y5 ...............p: 250-427-6802 f: 250-427-4180 e: events@meetkimberley.ca meetkimberley.ca

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Montrose Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/ Gift Baskets Canada Fridge Magnets 745 11th Ave Box 238, Montrose V0G 1P0 Royce Schmidt................................p: 250-367-9409 e: info@canadafridgemagnets.ca canadafridgemagnets.ca

Nelson Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce 91 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4G8 Tom Thomson ......p: 250-352-3433 f: 250-352-6355 e: tom@discovernelson.com discovernelson.com Hotels and Motels Adventure Hotel 616 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4G1 ...............p: 888-722-2258 f: 250-352-2445 e: info@adventurehotel.ca adventurehotel.ca Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn 153 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4H1 Shawn Trainor .....p: 250-352-3525 f: 250-352-2995 e: strainor@bwbakerstreetinn.com bwbakerstreetinn.com Hume Hotel 422 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4E5 ................p: 250-352-5331 f: 250-352-5214 e: info@humehotel.com humehotel.com Resorts/Retreats Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson V1L 6G3 ...............p: 250-352-7222 f: 250-352-3966 e: plrconventions@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria St Box 403, Nelson V1L 4K6 Stephanie Fischer...........................p: 250-352-6363 e: capitoltheatre@netidea.com capitoltheatre.bc.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History 502 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4E7 ...........................................p: 250-352-9813 e: info@touchstonesnelson.ca touchstonesnelson.ca

Panorama Resorts/Retreats Panorama Mountain Resort 2000 Panorama Dr Bag 7000, Panorama V0A 1T0 Jennifer Moss .....p: 250-341-3037 f: 250-341-4199 e: jennifer.moss@panoramaresort.com panoramaresort.com

Bighorn Meadows Resort 10 Bighorn Blvd, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Katie Wallace......p: 877-344-2323 f: 250-347-2311 e: reservations@bighornmeadows.com bighornmeadows.com Our meeting room offers an elegant setting for intimate gatherings such as a reception, meeting or social event (up to 50 guests). Plan an unforgettable event with us!

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Bighorn Meadows Resort 10 Bighorn Blvd, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Katie Wallace......p: 877-344-2323 f: 250-347-2311 e: reservations@bighornmeadows.com bighornmeadows.com

Revelstoke Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Revelstoke 301 Victoria Rd W PO Box 490, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Meghan Tabor .....p: 250-837-5345 f: 250-837-4223 e: info@revelstokechamber.com seerevelstoke.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Revelstoke 1925 Laforme Blvd Box 2669, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 ...............p: 250-837-2043 f: 250-837-8080 e: info@revelstokebestwestern.com bestwestern.com Powder Springs Inn 200 3rd St PO Box 530, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 ...............p: 250-837-5151 f: 250-837-5111 e: powdersprings@revelstoke.net powdersprings.ca Regent Hotel 112 1st St E Box 582, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Brady Beruschi ....p: 250-837-2107 f: 250-837-9669 e: info@regenthotel.ca regenthotel.ca Resorts/Retreats Glacier House Resort 1870 Glacier Ln Box 250, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 ...............p: 250-837-9594 f: 250-837-9592 e: marketing@glacierhouse.com glacierhouse.com Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn and Wedding Chapel 4200 Hwy 23 S Box 1220, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Cornelia/Rene Hueppi ................ p: 250-837-8649 f: 877-295-7019 e: meet@mulvehillcreek.com mulvehillcreek.com Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town 8903 Trans-Canada Hwy PO Box 860, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 ...............p: 250-837-2109 f: 250-837-5220 e: hello@3valley.com 3valley.com

Radium Hot Springs Equipment and Supply Rentals MB7 Tent & Party Rentals PO Box 216, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Monika Bernhardt ..........................p: 250-347-9238 e: mb7@tentandpartyrentals.ca tentandpartyrentals.ca

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BRACE FOR IMPACT An hour’s flight from Vancouver, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast makes a distinct impression and offers a rare chance to meet amidst raw nature

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f you are looking for an atypical meeting or event venue, visit the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region of B.C. That’s the message from Amy Thacker, CEO of Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association.

“We don’t see events like people in Vancouver would think of them,” Thacker says.

The range of group recreational activities is vast and varies by season, Thacker says, citing fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, ice fishing, heli-skiing, cat-skiing and guest ranches for the cowboy experience, including trail and wagon riding during the day and bonfires at night.

Snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing in winter make it a year-round destination, though Thacker acknowledges summer is high season.

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The sprawling area reaches from the Pacific to the Bowron Lakes, in east-central B.C., and from just north of Whistler up to Quesnel and Barkerville. There is a huge diversity of geography within this area, says Thacker. But one thing it all has in common is that city folks will feel a world away, even though almost anywhere in the region is an hour from the Vancouver International Airport’s south terminal via Pacific Coastal Airlines.

“Any flight into the region is about an hour, whether they’re coming to Williams Lake or Bella Coola or Bella Bella or Anahim,” she says. “It’s not far at all as the crow flies. And the lodges will arrange pickup, so your ground transportation’s taken care of if you choose that option.”

“You certainly get away from your typical office environment,” says Tim Noble, one of three managers of Eagle’s Nest Resort in Anahim Lake. This is not a fancified resort in the wilderness. There are motel-style

Team building: the Chilcotin mountain ranges provide challenging terrain and spectacular views | SUBMITTED

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Fly-fishing and kayaking are among the outdoor delights in the Cariboo Chilcotin’s Bridge River Valley and Nahatlatch River | BLAKE JORGENSON/ MICHAEL BEDNER/DESTINATION BC

rooms with TV, internet and all the amenities, and there are also the cabins with wood-stove heat and a shared shower house.

“They’re log cabins by the lakeside, and a lot of people like that kind of experience,” Noble says. “We’ve got both because some people like one end of the scale and some people like the other. And they’re comfortable both summer and winter.”

On a 10-acre peninsula with water on three sides, the location is surrounded by three mountain ranges, making the sort of natural tableau for which B.C. is globally

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renowned. And it’s on the Pacific interior flyway, making it a birder’s paradise.

Guests can expect great food with something for everyone.

“The food here has always been very good,” he says.

“We have fish on the menu all year round, we have wild sockeye salmon, we do cod, prawns, coconut shrimp and things like that. There is quite a variety.” Summer fare is somewhat more fancy and in winter it’s a little more home-style.

Fortified with plentiful nourishment, guests can then choose from a plethora of outdoor options.

“We are in the middle of the wilderness,” Noble says, “so if you’re looking for a wilderness activity, we probably have it.”

A little closer to Metro Vancouver and with even more accommodation options, Lazy Daze Resort on 10 Mile Lake, outside Quesnel, can welcome groups as large as 75 – again, if rustic is OK with some participants. There are motel-type rooms in the lodge, plus cabins and RV sites. While the cabins are on the rustic side, Barb Doucette, the resort’s owner, notes that the camping sites are unusually equipped.

“We are a full-service facility on a lake,” she says. “It’s very rare that you will come across a campground that is a full-service site.”

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Interaction with wildlife is common but safe. “We try to keep the big wildlife out and the little stuff in,” says Doucette.

The location makes it ideal for extended family or corporate groups to meet in the middle.

“We’re central to Williams Lake, Prince George, Vancouver, Mackenzie, Dawson Creek,” says Doucette.

The resort has firepits and many rooms have kitchenettes, but Quesnel has a range of excellent restaurants disproportionate to its size. Choice is the essence in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region, says the tourism association’s Thacker.

“We have a ton of activities depending on what that focus is,” she says. “The diversity of landscape is a diversity of experiences.” É

Eagle’s Nest Resort at Anahim Lake has rooms with TV, internet and all the amenities, yet there are also cabins with wood stoves and a shared shower house, all ringed by water on three sides | SUBMITTED

Tyax Wilderness Resort and Spa on Tyaughton Lake, near the town of Gold Bridge, boasts fine dining plus a luxury spa with massage, outdoor hot tub and yoga studio | SUBMITTED

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres South Cariboo Visitor Centre 155 Wrangler Way PO Box 340, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 ..........................................p: 877-511-5353 e: southcaribootourism@100milehouse.com southcaribootourism.com

Resorts/Retreats Echo Valley Ranch & Spa 10635 Jesmond Rd PO Box 916, Clinton V0K 1K0 ..........................................p: 800-253-8831 e: info@evranch.com evranch.com/corporate Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Clinton Memorial Hall 306 Lebourdais Ave, Clinton V0K 1K0 Teri Allison ..........p: 250-459-2261 f: 250-459-2227 e: admin@village.clinton.bc.ca village.clinton.bc.ca

Community Halls Bouchie Lake Community Hall 1975 Centennial Rd, Quesnel V2J 5G6 ..........................................p: 250-249-5508 e: bouchielakerc@gmail.com bouchielakerec.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Quesnel Golf Club 1800 Backwater Rd, Quesnel V2J 7A5 Kay Park..........................................p: 250-249-5550 e: quesnelgolfclub@gmail.com quesnelgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Tower Inn 500 Reid St, Quesnel V2J 2M9 ..............p: 250-992-2201 f: 250-992-5201 e: bwtowerinn@shaw.ca bwtowerinn.ca Sandman Hotel Quesnel 940 Chew Rd, Quesnel V2J 6R8 ...............p: 250-747-3511 f: 250-747-0110 e: gm_quesnel@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre 500 North Star Rd, Quesnel V2J 5P6 ................p: 250-992-8200 f: 250-992-6866 e: smillership@quesnel.ca quesnel.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Billy Barker Casino Hotel 308 McLean St, Quesnel V2J 2N9 ...............p: 250-992-5533 f: 250-992-1103 e: info@billybarkercasino.com billybarkercasino.com

Resorts/Retreats Duncanby Lodge & Marina Inc Rivers Inlet Sid Keay ..............p: 877-846-6548 f: 604-952-2399 e: admin@duncanby.com duncanby.com

108 Mile Ranch Resorts/Retreats 108 Golf Resort & Outdoor Adventures 4816 Telqua Dr Box 2, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 ...............p: 250-791-5211 f: 250-791-6537 e: info@108golfresort.com 108golfresort.com Spruce Hill Resort & Spa 4871 Cariboo Hwy 97 PO Box 26, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 ...............p: 800-668-2233 f: 250-791-6384 e: info@sprucehillresort.com sprucehillresort.com

Resorts/Retreats Tyax Lodge and Heliskiing 1 Tyaughton Lake Rd, Gold Bridge V0K 1P0 ..........................................p: 250-238-2221 e: reservations@tyax.com tyax.com

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres West Chilcotin Tourism Association PO Box 3377, Anahim Lake V0L 1M0 .........................................p: 250-742-3707 e: info@visitthewestchilcotin.com visitthewestchilcotin.com Resorts/Retreats Eagle’s Nest Resort 3008 Elsey Rd PO Box 3403, Anahim Lake V0L 1C0 Tena Rykes ..........p: 800-742-9055 f: 250-742-3489 e: info@eaglesnest-resort.com eaglesnest-resort.com

Resorts/Retreats Fishpot Lake Resort 10923 Baezaeko Rd, Nazko V2J 3H9 Marc Roy ........................................p: 403-927-6208 e: info@fishpotlakeresort.com fishpotlakeresort.com

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Nimpo Lake Resorts/Retreats Retreat Wilderness Inn 21145 Chilcotin Hwy 20 PO Box 80, Nimpo Lake V0L 1R0 ................p: 888-646-7655 f: 250-742-3332 e: retreatwilderness@gmail.com retreatwildernessinn.com

Tatla Lake Banquet Facilities Tatla Lake Hall Box 75, Tatla Lake V0L 1V0 Johanna Kirby ................................p: 250-476-1339 e: johannakirby@hotmail.com Hotels and Motels Tatla Lake Manor/Motel Ltd 16417 Hwy 20 Box 58, Tatla Lake V0L 1V0 Johanna Kirby ................................p: 250-476-1339 e: johannakirby@hotmail.com

Williams Lake Destination Management/Marketing Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association 350 Barnard St Suite 204, Williams Lake V2G 1T9 ...............p: 250-392-2226 f: 250-392-2838 e: info@landwithoutlimits.com landwithoutlimits.com

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CELEBRATE IN THE NORTH

Northern B.C. boasts city sophistication with unrivalled allure of adventure

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ritish Columbia’s “northern capital” has always played various roles critical to sustaining the economic vitality and cultural importance of the province.

Yet the booming city of Prince George is ramping up tourism efforts in the latter half of the decade, and more and more event planners are noticing it as a healthy selection among B.C.’s traveller-friendly regions.

“In Prince George, urban sophistication and spectacular wilderness live side by side,” says Shirly Prokopchuk, Tourism Prince George. “Ours is the only community in Northern B.C. that offers big-city amenities within minutes of pristine forests, scenic mountains and thrilling outdoor adventure.”

Prince George has more than 2,000 rooms available for overnight visitors and boasts a 40,000-square-foot convention centre with flexible operating space for all types of events.

Two new developments in the Prince George area promise to contribute to the ample capacity of this budding town.

The Marriott is slated to open in 2018 and will be a six-storey, 174-room, $35 million hotel property complete with convention space. Attached to the hotel is a 3,600- square-foot space outfitted for a restaurant, which is available for lease. The hotel has about 6,100 square feet of convention space, along with a separate 400-square-foot meeting room.

Additionally, a new Best Western is under construction at Westgate and Highway 16. The $8.8 million, fourstorey, 93-unit hotel adds to a plethora of Best Western chain options in B.C. The University of Northern British Columbia and the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre both boast some of the largest event spaces in Prince George and last year brought in visitors from all over the province.

The Sandman Signature hotel hosts over 100 in its 1,600-square-foot event room and, nearby, the Rockford Bar and Grill offers Asian fusion cuisine for guests and locals alike.

Over in Fort St. John, Home2 Suites by Hilton, the franchised extension of the Hilton hotel brand that

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The Alaska Highway winds west through Fort St. John, where four new hotels have recently opened | ANDREW STRAIN/ DESTINATION BC

The deep ancient forests of Northern B.C. have numerous walking trails and bike runs just minutes from city streets and convention rooms | MICHEAL STANYER

focuses on extended stays, opened in August 2016 and brought in a new trend of hoteliers in the area. Home2 Suites holds 90 rooms with equipped kitchenettes for lengthier rentals.

A new Best Western in Fort St. John is up and running this year. Located just off the Alaska Highway, the four-storey, 123-room lodging is prime real estate for

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There is always a reason to celebrate in Prince George, where urban sophistication and spectacular wilderness live side by side | SHAWN HAINES A national historic site, the North Pacific Cannery at Port Edward offers a glimpse into the history of salmon canning. The facility accepts groups of 10 or more for private guided tours | GRANT

travellers, business and casual alike.

Nearby, the Microtel Inn and Suites offers a small meeting venue for guests and 87 strikingly modern rooms.

Being the outdoor capital of the country, the real allure of Northern B.C. is high in the mountains or low alongside the ocean’s coast. For those adventurers looking to escape the bustle and find some serenity amidst their corporate endeavours, the options are boundless but

here are a few to mull over.

A quick skip over to quaint Kitimat may find a team of city slickers out on the water for a day with North Coast Kayak Adventures. There are few things more West Coast than taking to the Pacific in a blinding-yellow kayak while musing rugged shores and bountiful forests and enticing orcas to come up and play.

Or, if kayaking isn’t B.C. enough for you, take a tour at North Pacific Cannery at Port Edward for a glimpse into the province’s history of salmon canning. A national historic site, the cannery takes groups of 10 or more on a private guided tour of the salmon-canning facility, or you can explore the grounds at your leisure. É

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Burns Lake 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 Randi Amendt.................................p: 250-692-3773 e: manager@burnslakechamber.com burnslakechamber.com

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Chetwynd Visitor Centre 5217 North Access Rd PO Box 594, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 ...............p: 250-788-1943 f: 250-788-1846 e: tourist@gochetwynd.com gochetwynd.com Hotels and Motels Lakeview Inn & Suites Chetwynd 4820 North Access Rd, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 ...............p: 250-788-3000 f: 250-788-2548 e: chetwynd@lakeviewhotels.com lakeviewhotels.com/chetwynd

Dawson Creek Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Dawson Creek 900 Alaska Ave, Dawson Creek V1G 4T6 ...............p: 250-782-9595 f: 250-782-9538 e: info@tourismdawsoncreek.com tourismdawsoncreek.com Banquet Facilities Dawson Creek Curling Club 1113 106 Ave, Dawson Creek V1G 4G3 Jeff Ginter ...........p: 250-782-4080 f: 250-782-5089 e: dccurl@shaw.ca dccurling.ca

Hotels and Motels Aurora Park Inn & Suites 12004 8 St, Dawson Creek V1G 4Y5 ...............p: 250-782-8006 f: 250-782-6007 e: contact@auroraparkinn.com auroraparkinn.com Days Inn Dawson Creek 640 122 Ave, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 ...............p: 250-782-8887 f: 250-782-8799 wyndhamhotels.com George Dawson Inn 11705 8 St, Dawson Creek V1G 4N9 ..............p: 250-782-9151 f: 250-782-1617 e: georgedawsoninn@pris.bc.ca georgedawsoninn.bc.ca Pomeroy Inn & Suites Dawson Creek 540 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 Walter Bradley ....p: 250-782-3700 f: 250-782-3772 e: gm@pomeroydawsoncreek.com pomeroyinnandsuites.com Stonebridge Hotel 500 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 ...............p: 250-782-6226 f: 250-782-6001 e: gm@stonebridgedc.com stonebridgehotel.ca Tourist Attractions - Major Dawson Creek Art Gallery 816 Alaska Ave Suite 101, Dawson Creek V1G 4T6 ...............p: 250-782-2601 f: 250-782-8801 dcartgallery.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Encana Events Centre 1-300 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 ...............p: 250-782-7440 f: 250-782-7446 dawsoncreekeventscentre.com

Fort Nelson Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Northern Rockies Visitor Information Centre 5500 Alaska Hwy Bag Service 399, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 ...............p: 250-774-6400 f: 604-774-6794 e: tourism@northernrockies.ca northernrockies.ca

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PRINCE GEORGE CONFERENCE AND CIVIC CENTRE Northern British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere Meetings & Conventions Venue

Located in the heart of downtown Prince George the Conference and Civic Centre offers over 60,000 square feet of versatile space, great for conventions, meetings, trade shows, consumer shows, banquets and special events. Our professional and dedicated event staff will assist with every detail, collaborating towards creating an exceptional experience.

With an open-air plaza featuring an eclectic mix of public art, water fountains and landscaped gardens that is overshadowed by an iconic grand clock tower - even the architecture is entertaining, reďŹ&#x201A;ecting the personality of this vibrant city!

At the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, we look forward to making your next event EXCEPTIONAL.

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Northern British Columbia Hotels and Motels Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Nelson 4507 50 Ave S PO Box 840, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 ...............p: 250-233-5001 f: 250-233-5006 e: fortnelson@lakeviewhotels.com lakeviewhotels.com Woodlands Inn & Suites 3995 50 Ave S Box 568, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 ...............p: 250-774-6669 f: 250-774-6657 e: sales@woodlandsinn.ca woodlandsinn.ca

Fort St John Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Fort St John Visitor Info Centre 9324 96 St, Fort St John V1J 3V5 ...............p: 250-785-3033 f: 250-785-7181 e: visitorinfo@fortstjohn.ca fortstjohn.ca Hotels and Motels Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100 Ave, Fort St John VIJ 1Y5 ................p: 250-787-0521 f: 250-787-2648 e: gm@northerngrand.ca northerngrand.ca Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John 9223 100 St, Fort St John V1J 3X3 ...............p: 250-263-6880 f: 250-263-6881 e: gm@stonebridgefsj.com stonebridgefortstjohn.com Resorts/Retreats Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort PO Box 6677, Fort St John V1J 4J1 Victoria Olmstead p: 250-789-9494 f: 250-789-3282 e: victoria@elisispa.com elisispa.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities North Peace Cultural Centre 10015 100 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1Y7 Oliver Hachmeister..................... p: 250-785-1992 f: 250-785-1510 e: manager@npcc.bc.ca npcc.bc.ca

Mackenzie Resorts/Retreats Powder King Mountain Resort Mile 122 John Hart Hwy PO Box 487, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 Jim Salisbury.......p: 866-769-5464 f: 250-984-7507 e: powderhound@powderking.com powderking.com

Prince George Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Prince George Chamber of Commerce 890 Vancouver St, Prince George V2L 2P5 Erika Ewacha .......p: 250-562-2454 f: 250-562-6510 e: chamber@pgchamber.bc.ca pgchamber.bc.ca Banquet Facilities Carmel Inn 1502 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2L 5L9 ................p: 250-564-6339 f: 250-562-0597 e: frontdesk@carmelinn.ca carmelinn.ca Event Planners SP Northern Events & Consulting 4746 Freimuller Ave, Prince George V2M 6M5 Shirly Prokopchuk ...........................p: 250-552-3817 e: spnorthernevents@gmail.com

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Golf Courses & Country Clubs Prince George Golf & Curling Club 2601 Recplace Dr, Prince George V2N 0G2 ..............p: 250-563-0357 f: 250-563-4136 e: pggcc@pggolfandcurling.com pggolfandcurling.com Hotels and Motels Bon Voyage Motor Inn 4222 Hwy 16 W, Prince George V2N 5N7 ..............p: 250-964-2333 f: 250-964-0333 e: frontdesk@bonvoyageinn.ca bonvoyageinn.ca Days Inn Prince George 600 Quebec St, Prince George V2L 1W7 Eddy Kam.............p: 250-564-3333 f: 250-564-2222 e: gm@daysinnpg.com daysinnpg.com Four Points by Sheraton 1790 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2L 5L3 Aurora Cozza .......p: 250-564-7100 f: 250-564-7199 e: aurora.cozza@fourpointsprincegeorge.com fourpointsprincegeorge.com Grama’s Inn 901 Central St, Prince George V2M 3C8 ..............p: 250-563-7174 f: 250-563-7147 e: becky@gramasinn.com gramasinn.com Prestige Treasure Cove Hotel & Casino 2005 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2N 7A3 ..............p: 250-614-9111 f: 250-614-9101 e: princegeorge@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Ramada Plaza Prince George 444 George St, Prince George V2L 1R6 Tanya Tinker ........p: 250-563-0055 f: 250-563-6042 e: ttinker@ramadaprincegeorge.com ramadaprincegeorge.com Riviera City Centre Inn 910 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K8 Jamie Lewis ........p: 250-563-1267 f: 250-563-9904 e: gm@rivieraprincegeorge.com rivieraprincegeorge.com Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites 2990 Recplace Dr, Prince George V2N 0B2 ...............p: 250-645-7263 f: 250-645-2150 e: banquets_princegeorge@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Super 8 1151 Commercial Cres, Prince George V2M 6W6.............p: 250-562-4131 f: 250-562-4145 wyndhamhotels.com Production Companies/Live/Staging Art of Magic Services 7033 Taft Dr, Prince George V2K 2R3 William Gary Bruens ......................p: 250-562-4440 e: williamtheconjurer@gmail.com artofmagic.ca Regional Convention Spaces Prince George Conference and Civic Centre 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George V2L 5T6 Myles Tycholis.....p: 250-561-7723 f: 250-561-7737 e: myles.tycholis@princegeorge.ca pgccc.ca Restaurants Cimo Mediterranean Grill 601 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K3 Carey-Lynn Campioni ................. p: 250-564-7975 f: 250-564-7965 e: cimo.restaurant@gmail.com cimo.ca North 54 Restaurant & Bar 1493 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3S1 Carey-Lynn Campioni .....................p: 250-564-5400 e: carey-lynn@north54.ca north54.ca

Universities and Colleges College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George V2N 1P8 Denise Carmichael ..................... p: 250-562-2131 f: 250-561-5876 e: askcnc@cnc.bc.ca cnc.bc.ca University of Northern BC - Conference & Event Services 3333 University Way, Prince George V2N 4Z9 Deb van Andrichem .................... p: 250-960-6760 f: 250-960-5291 e: conference@unbc.ca unbc.ca/conference Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities CN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd Suite 100, Prince George V2N 6Z1 Tracy Shaw ..........p: 250-561-7777 f: 250-561-7557 e: tracy.shaw@princegeorge.ca cncentre.ca Exploration Place, The 333 Becott Pl PO Box 1779, Prince George V2L 4V7 ................p: 250-562-1612 f: 250-562-6395 e: info@theexplorationplace.com theexplorationplace.com Two Rivers Gallery 725 Civic Plaza, Prince George V2L 5T1 Carolyn Holmes ...p: 250-614-7800 f: 250-563-3211 e: carolyn@tworiversgallery.ca tworiversgallery.ca

Prince Rupert Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce 515 3rd Ave W Suite 100, Prince Rupert V8J 1L9 ................p: 250-624-2296 f: 250-622-2334 e: manager@princerupertchamber.ca princerupertchamber.ca Event Planners Ocean Pearl Promotions and Event Planning 1309 6th Ave E, Prince Rupert V8J 1Y1 Leanne Enns ...................................p: 778-884-6901 e: leanne@oceanpearlpromotions.com oceanpearlpromotions.com Hotels and Motels Crest Hotel 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 Janet Thorne .......p: 250-624-6771 f: 250-627-7666 e: janet@cresthotelbc.com cresthotel.bc.ca Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 815 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1B3 David Bailey ........p: 250-624-9060 f: 250-627-7759 e: david.bailey@highlinerplaza.com highlinerplaza.com Inn on the Harbour 720 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 3V6 ...............p: 250-624-9107 f: 250-627-8232 e: info@innontheharbour.com innontheharbour.com Moby Dick Inn 935 2nd Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1H8 ...............p: 250-624-6961 f: 250-624-3760 e: mobydick@citytel.net mobydickinn.com Pacific Inn 909 3rd Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1M9 ..............p: 250-627-1711 f: 250-627-4212 e: info@pacificinn.bc.ca pacificinn.bc.ca

Prestige Hotel Prince Rupert 118 6th St, Prince Rupert V8J 3L7 ................p: 250-624-6711 f: 250-624-3288 e: princerupert@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Regional Convention Spaces Jim Ciccone Civic Centre 1000 McBride St, Prince Rupert V8J 4P7 ................p: 250-624-6707 f: 250-627-8036 princerupert.ca Tourist Attractions - Major Prince Rupert Special Events Society PO Box 306, Prince Rupert V8J 3P9 Joy Sundin...........p: 250-624-9118 f: 250-624-9218 e: prspecialevents@citywest.ca prspecialevents.com

Smithers Banquet Facilities Smithers Golf & Country Club 1200 Scotia St PO Box 502, Smithers V0J 2N0 ...............p: 250-847-5977 f: 250-847-5974 e: smithersgolf@telus.net smithersgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge 3251 Hwy 16 E PO Box 3636, Smithers V0J 2N0 ...............p: 250-847-4581 f: 250-847-4878 e: smithers@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Banner Mountainlodge 12753 Babine Lake Rd Suite 3, Smithers V0J 2N7 Mary deWit ....................................p: 250-846-5655 e: bannermountainlodge@gmail.com bannermountainlodge.com

Terrace Hotels and Motels Best Western Terrace Inn 4553 Greig Ave, Terrace V8G 1M7 Mobashar Ahmad p: 250-635-0083 f: 250-635-0092 e: bwticatering@gmail.com terraceinn.com Sandman Inn Terrace 4828 Hwy 16 W, Terrace V8G 1L6 ...............p: 250-635-9151 f: 250-635-6225 e: gm_terrace@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Resorts/Retreats Shames Country Lodge PO Box 612, Terrace V8G 4A6 Simone/Klaus Flach .......................p: 250-635-7978 e: contact@snowharbour.com shamescountry.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Skeena Wilderness Fishing Charters Ltd 5131 McConnell Ave, Terrace V8G 4W9 Stan Doll..............p: 250-635-4686 f: 250-635-4681 e: skeenawilderness@telus.net bc-steelhead.com

Tlell Resorts/Retreats Haida House 2087 Beitusch Rd Queen Charlotte Islands, Tlell V0T 1Y0 ..........................................p: 855-557-4600 e: info@haidahouse.com haidahouse.com

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Company Index 108 Golf Resort & Outdoor Adventures, 95 6oh4 Band, 62 A

A&B Party Time Rentals Ltd, 62 Aardvark Armadillo Tents Inc, 62 Aava Whistler Hotel, 69 Aboriginal Travel Services (ATS), 61 AC Airways, 60 Accent Inns Burnaby, 63 Accent Inns Kamloops, 86 Accent Inns Kelowna, 86 Accent Inns Vancouver Airport, 63 Accent Inns Victoria, 82 Accommodation at UBC Okanagan Centre, 86 Adventure Hotel, 91 Albert Normandin Photography Inc, 65 Allegra South Burnaby, 65 Al Porto, 60 Anchor Inn & Suites, 80 Ancora Waterfront Dining, 65 Anvil Centre, 65, 67 Apollo Ristorante & Steakhouse Ltd, 91 Archie Browning Sport Centre, 81 Art of Magic Services, 100 Arts Club Theatre Company, 67 AstroGraphic Industries Ltd, 66 ATP Engineering Inc, 69 Atrium Inn Vancouver, 63 Audain Art Museum, 69 Aurora Park Inn & Suites, 98 B

Banner Mountainlodge, 100 Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival, 66 BBW International Inc, 62 BC Event Management, 61, 62 BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus, 67 BCIT Burnaby Campus, 67 BCIT Downtown Campus, 67 BC Place, 67 Beach Gardens Resort & Marina, 69 Beach Grove Golf Club, 63 Bearfoot Bistro, 69 Beaty Biodiversity Museum, 67 Beban Park Recreation Centre, 81 Bedford Regency Hotel, 82 Bell Performing Arts Centre, 67 Best Western Austrian Chalet, 80 Best Western Dorchester Hotel, 81 Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, 91 Best Western PLUS Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre, 63 Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre, 63 Best Western Plus Emerald Isle, 81 Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge, 91 Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites, 86 Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre, 68 Best Western Plus Revelstoke, 91 Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn, 87 Best Western Plus Tower Inn, 95 Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites, 87 Best Western Terrace Inn, 100 Bighorn Meadows Resort, 91 Big White Ski Resort, 86 Billy Barker Casino Hotel, 95 Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 81 Blueprint Events, 67 Bonniebrook Lodge and Chasters Restaurant, 69 Bon Voyage Motor Inn, 100 Bouchie Lake Community Hall, 95 Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, 86 Brackendale Art Gallery, 69 Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd, 62 Brink Events, 82 Burnaby Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range, 63 Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, 68 Burnside Gorge Community Association, 82 Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce/ Visitor Centre, 98 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 86 Business Events Victoria - Tourism Victoria, 81

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Butchart Gardens, 82 Butler Did It Catering Co, The, 61 C

Cakeaters Edible Art, 61 Cambie Community Centre, 67 Campbell River Visitor Centre, 80 Campo Marina Cafe & Restaurant, 87 Canada Fridge Magnets, 91 Canadian Bar Association, 60 Canadian Wilderness Adventures Ltd, 69 Capitol Theatre, 91 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, 95 Carmel Inn, 100 Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park, 91 CedarCreek Estate Winery, 86 Celebrate Events, 69 Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, 63 Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (B.C. and Yukon), 60 Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 82 Chetwynd Visitor Centre, 98 Chilliwack Heritage Park, 68 Cimo Mediterranean Grill, 100 Civic Hotel Autograph Collection, 63 Clarkes Recognition Products Ltd, 65 Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd, 60, 62, 64, 65, 66 Clinton Memorial Hall, 95 Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition, 67 CN Centre, 100 Coast Capri Hotel, 86 Coast Coal Harbour Hotel by APA, 63 Coast Hotels, 63 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 86 Coast Mountain Photography, 65 Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel, 87 Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 63, 67 Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc, 86 College of New Caledonia, 100 Colorific Photo & Digital Imaging, 66 ColourTime Printing & Digital Imaging, 65 Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria, 82 Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River, 80 Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm, 87 Commodore Ballroom, 67 CONEXSYS Registration, 63 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC, 63, 67, 86 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC Okanagan campus, 86 CongressWorld Conferences Inc, 61 Consulting Edge Inc, The, 66 Copper Point Resort, 91 Corbett Lake Lodge Ltd, 86 Corporate Gifts Inc, 65 Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre, 80 Cove Lakeside Resort, The, 87 CPR Station Museum & Gift Gallery/ Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park, 91 Crazy Creek Resort, 91 Creative Display (Vancouver), 62 Creative DJ Services, 62 Creatix Studios, 68 Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 67 Crest Hotel, 100 Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 80 Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler, 69 CTM Exhibits Worldwide/ CTM Strategies, 61, 62 D

Danco Tent & Party Rentals, 62 Darcel Moro Engagement Animator, Communications & Event Architect, 62 Dawson Creek Art Gallery, 98 Dawson Creek Curling Club, 98 Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton, 87 Days Inn Dawson Creek, 98 Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview, 81 Days Inn Prince George, 100 Days Inn Vancouver Metro, 63 Days Inn Victoria Uptown, 82 Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition, 67 Delta Hotels - Marriott - Burnaby Conference Centre, 63

Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort, 86 Delta Hotels by Marriott Ocean Pointe Resort, 82 Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites, 69 Denman Print Works, 82 Destination Osoyoos, 87 DFC Events Inc, 61, 62, 64 Discover Surrey, 62 Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc, 62 DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops, 86 Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 91 Downtowner Motor Inn, 91 Driftwood Village Resort, 81 Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 66 Duncanby Lodge & Marina Inc, 95 Duncan Curling Club, 80 E

Eaglequest Golf Coyote Creek, 60 Eagle’s Nest Resort, 95 Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, 95 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Victoria, 82 Edgeceptional Catering, 61, 62 Effective Leadership Consulting Ltd, 66 Element Vancouver Metrotown, 64 Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort, 100 Elizabeth Stanley Event Design, 61 Emelle’s Catering Ltd, 61 Encana Events Centre, 98 Enderby & District Curling Club, 86 Engagement Unlimited, 66 ePly Services Inc, 63 Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 82 EVA Office, 86 Eventful Innovations: BC Event Management, Design & Decor, 62 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 64 Executive Event Production Inc, 61 Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby, 64 Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam, 64 Exploration Place, The, 100 F

Factorie Experiences Inc, 62 Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 69 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 64 Fairmont Pacific Rim, 64 Fairmont Vancouver Airport, 64 Fairmont Waterfront, 64 Fairview Mountain Golf Club, 86 Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd, 68 Famous Players Band, 62 Fernie Stanford Resort, 91 Fishpot Lake Resort, 95 Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall, 80 FlyOver Canada, 66 Fort St John Visitor Info Centre, 100 Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction, 65 Four Points by Sheraton, 64, 86, 100 Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 64 Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 64 Four Seasons Resort and Residences, 69 Frank Venables Theatre, 86 Fraser Valley Event Planning Association, 60 Fraserview Golf Course, 63 Furry Creek Golf & Country Club, 69 G

Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce, 81 Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, 81 Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club, 86 Gear Six Creative, 65 Genesis Security Group, 65 George Dawson Inn, 98 Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce, 69 Glacier House Resort, 91 Gleneagles Community Centre, 67 Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club, 81 Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa, 91 Grama’s Inn, 100 Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 81 Granville Island Hotel, 64

Gray Monk Cellars Ltd, 86 Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, 81 Greater Vancouver Zoo, 68 Greenscape Design & Decor, 61, 63 Grouse Mountain Resorts, 61, 66, 67 H

Haida House, 100 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver, 64 Harbour Cruises & Events, 60, 68 Harbour Grill, 80 Harrison Beach Hotel, 68 Harrison Hot Springs Resort, 68 Harvest Golf Club, 86 Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Ltd, 63 Heriot Bay Inn, 81 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 91 Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 100 Hilton Vancouver Airport, 64 Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 64 Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, 69 Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops, 86 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley, 80 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley, 61, 64 Holiday Inn Express Kamloops, 86 Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre, 86 Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, 64 Holiday Inn West Kelowna, 87 Hollyhock, 80 Hoodoo Adventure Company, 87 Hotel 540, 86 Hotel Eldorado, 86 Hotel Grand Pacific, 82 Hotel Grand Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel, 81 Hume Hotel, 91 Hyack Festival Association, 60 Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 61, 64 I

Imagine That Events, 62 IMAX Victoria, 82 I M Print Promo Inc, 65 Inn at Laurel Point, 82 Inn at the Quay, 64 Inn on Long Lake, 81 Inn on the Harbour, 100 Insite Event Design, 82 International Live Events Association (ILEA) Vancouver Chapter, 60 Invenia Inc, 64 Island Chauffeur, 81 Island Lake Lodge, 91 J

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc, 62 Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, 100 Jon Benjamin Photography, 65 Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc, 62 JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, 64 K

Kamloops Art Gallery, 86 Kamloops Golf & Country Club, 86 Kelowna Curling Club, 86 Kelowna Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 86 Kimberley Conference Centre, 91 Kootenay Lakeview Spa Resort & Event Centre, 91 L

Lake Okanagan Resort, 86 Lakeview Inn & Suites Chetwynd, 98 Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Nelson, 100 Landsea Tours Ltd, 61 Langara Golf Course, 63 Langham Cultural Society Centre, 91 Langley Events Centre, 67 Langley Golf & Banquet Centre, 61 Language Bureau, The, 66 Lanyards Plus Promotional Products Inc, 65 La Punta Norte Guest Inn, 87 Lazy Gourmet, The, 61 Lead Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc, 64 Legacy Liquor Store, 61, 67

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Company Index Len’s Catering, 61 LingoStar Language Services, 66 Logan Lake Recreation Centre, 86 Lonsdale Quay Hotel, 64, 67 Lord Stanley Suites on the Park, 64 Loungeworks Inc, 61 Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 82 ManMar Consultants Ltd, 65 Manning Park Resort, 68 Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas, 86 Marika Productions, 62 Maritime Heritage Centre, 80 Mary Winspear Centre, 81 Maury Young Arts Centre (formerly Millennium Place) operated by Arts Whistler, 69 MB7 Tent & Party Rentals, 91 McCleery Golf Course, 63 MediaPower New Media Communications, 69 Meetingmax, 61 Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter, 60 Mehndi & More Body Art, 62 Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, 64 Michael J Fox Theatre, 67 Mission Hill Family Estate, 87 Moby Dick Inn, 100 Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn and Wedding Chapel, 91 Museum at Campbell River, 80 Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 67, 68 Museum of Vancouver, 67, 68 N

Nanaimo Museum, 81 Nasco Productions, 61, 63, 65 Nasco Staffing Solutions, 62 National Speakers Bureau, 66 Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, 91 Nicklaus North Golf Course, 69 Nikkei Centre, 67 Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort Ltd, 81 Nita Lake Lodge, 69 Nonis Electrical Services Inc, 62 North 54 Restaurant & Bar, 100 Northern Grand Hotel, 100 Northern Rockies Visitor Information Centre, 98 North Peace Cultural Centre, 100 North Shore Community Centre, 86 North Shuswap Community Hall, 86 North Vancouver Chamber, 60 North Vancouver Hotel, 64 Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd, 62 O

Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, 80 Ocean Pearl Promotions and Event Planning, 100 Ocean Wilderness Inn, 81 Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Decor Rentals, 62 Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 86 Old House Hotel & Spa, 80 Oliver Community Centre, 86 Opus Hotel Vancouver, 64 Oswego Hotel, 82 P

Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport, 64 Pacific Inn & Suites, 86 Pacific Inn, 86, 100 Pacific National Exhibition, 67 Panorama Mountain Resort, 91 Pan Pacific Vancouver, 64 Park Place Lodge, 91 Parkside Hotel & Spa, The, 82 Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 81 Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism, 81 Peake of Catering, 61 Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce, 69 Pemberton Gateway Village Suites Hotel, 69 Penticton & Wine Country Tourism, 87 Penticton Golf & Country Club, 87

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Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino, 87 Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 87 Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, 67 Photography by Chris, 87 pink duck creative, 62 Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 64 Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 61, 64, 65, 67 Pinnacle Pursuits Inc, 66 Pinnacles Suites & Townhomes, The, 87 Plaza Hotel, The, 86 Podium - Conference & Event Specialists, 82 Podollan Inn, 87 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Dawson Creek, 98 Port Hardy Visitor Information Centre & Tourism Port Hardy, 81 Powder King Mountain Resort, 100 Powder Springs Inn, 91 Powell River Town Centre Hotel, 69 Predator Ridge Resort, 87 Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm, 87 Prestige Hotel Prince Rupert, 100 Prestige Hotel Vernon, 87 Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge, 100 Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, 91 Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 81 Prestige Treasure Cove Hotel & Casino, 100 Preview | Guide to Galleries + Museums, 66 Prince George Chamber of Commerce, 100 Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 100 Prince George Golf & Curling Club, 100 Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce, 100 Prince Rupert Special Events Society, 100 PRP Inc, 60, 65 Purcell Mountain Lodge, 91 Q

Quality Resort Bayside, 81 Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salons, 67 Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre, 95 Quesnel Golf Club, 95 Quest University Canada, 69 Quilchena Golf & Country Club, 63 R

Ramada Duncan Hotel & Conference Centre, 81 Ramada Penticton Hotel & Suites, 87 Ramada Plaza Prince George, 100 Rare Affairs Meeting & Event Planning Services, 63 RBE Video Inc, 60 Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, The, 68 Red Tree Lodge, 91 Regent Hotel, 91 Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown, 64 Resolutions - Vancouver’s ADR & Business Centre, 67 Retreat Wilderness Inn, 95 Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 60 Richmond Olympic Oval, 61, 66, 67 River Rock Casino Resort, 65 Riverway Golf Course & Driving Range, 63 Riviera City Centre Inn, 100 Robert H Lee Alumni Centre, 66 RockRidge Canyon, 87 Rotary Centre for the Arts, 86 Roxy Cabaret, The, 67 Royal Alexandra Hall - Cranbrook History Centre, 91 Royal Anne Hotel, 86 Royal Coachman Inn, 80 Royal Hotel, 68 S

Salmon Arm Golf Club, 87 Salty’s Beachhouse, 87 Samco Printers Ltd, 65, 66 Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna, 86 Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar, 91

Sandman Hotel Penticton, 87 Sandman Hotel Quesnel, 95 Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre, 64 Sandman Hotel Victoria & Shark Club Bar & Grill, 82 Sandman Inn & Suites Kamloops, 86 Sandman Inn Terrace, 100 Sandman Inn Vernon, 87 Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites, 100 Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel, 86 Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort, 64 Sandman Suites on Davie Street, 64 Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort, 86 Savoury City Foods Ltd, 61 Science World British Columbia, 67 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 67 Scotiabank Theatre Cineplex, 67 SEM, 61, 65 SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services, 68 Shady Shores Beach Resort, 80 Shames Country Lodge, 100 Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, 64 Shawn Lam Video Inc, 66 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 64 Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 64, 68 Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 64 Showkraft Production Services, 60, 62, 64, 65 Showtime Event & Display, 61 Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 81 Sid Williams Theatre, 80 Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage, 62 Skeena Wilderness Fishing Charters Ltd, 100 Skyline BC, 62 Slide Farm, The, 65 Smithers Golf & Country Club, 100 Something Borrowed Event Management & Design, 63 Sonora Community Centre, 87 Sonseekers Ridge Golf Course, 87 Sooke Community Hall, 81 Sooke Flower House, 81 Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant, 81 Sooke Region Museum & Visitors Centre, 81 South Cariboo Visitor Centre, 95 South Okanagan Events Centre, 87 Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel, 87 Spets Association Management Ltd, 65 SP Northern Events & Consulting, 100 SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours, 82 Spruce Hill Resort & Spa, 95 Squamish Valley Golf Club, 69 St Andrews by the Lake, 86 Stanley Park Pavilion, 61 St Ann’s Academy, 82 Star Limousine Service Ltd, 66 Star Taxi, 91 Stonebridge Hotel, 98, 100 Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John, 100 Strathcona Hotel, 82 Strathcona Park Lodge, 80 Summerhill Pyramid Winery, 86 Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa, 87 Summit Lodge & Spa, 69 Sundial Boutique Hotel, 69 Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort, 81 Super 8, 100 Surdel Party Rentals Inc, 62 Sutton Place Hotel, 64 SW Event Technology, 60 Sylvia Hotel, 64 T

Tatla Lake Hall, 95 Tatla Lake Manor/Motel Ltd, 95 Team Academy, 66 Teleprompting Services, 60 Terminal City Club, 61, 68 Terracana Ranch Resort, 87

Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre, 86 Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town, 91 Tidemark Theatre, 80 Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 81 Toptable Group, 68 Toque Catering, 82 Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History, 91 Tourism Dawson Creek, 98 Tourism Kamloops, 86 Tourism Kelowna, 86 Tourism Kimberley - Vistor Centre, 91 Tourism Pemberton, 69 Tourism Revelstoke, 91 Tourism Vancouver, 62 Tourism Vernon, 87 Tourism Whistler, 69 Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre, 68 Translation Services, 66, 86 Travelodge Merritt, 86 Travelodge Nanaimo, 81 Travelodge Salmon Arm, 87 Travelodge Victoria Airport Sidney, 81 Trickle Creek Lodge, 91 Truffles Fine Foods, 61 Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 81 Twin Lakes Golf & RV Resort, 86 Two Eagles Lodge, 81 Two Rivers Gallery, 100 Tyax Lodge and Heliskiing, 95 U

UBC Robson Square, 68 Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd, 63, 66 University of Northern BC - Conference & Event Services, 100 University of the Fraser Valley, 68 University of Victoria, 82 V

Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre, 87 Vancouver Alpen Club, 61 Vancouver Aquarium, 61, 68 Vancouver Art Gallery, 68 Vancouver Brewery Tours, 66 Vancouver Convention Centre, 65, 68 Vancouver Curling Club, 68 Vancouver International Film Centre, 68 Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 81 Vancouver Lookout, 65, 68 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, 64 Vancouver Rowing Club, 61, 68 Vernon Golf & Country Club, 87 Vero Consulting, 61 Victoria Conference Centre, 82 Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 82 Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 82 Vidette Lake Gold Mine Resort, 87 W

Wall Translation Services, 66 Watermark Beach Resort, 87 Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, 68 West Chilcotin Tourism Association, 95 West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort, 69 Westerly Hotel (Best Western), The, 80 Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 64 Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, 82 Westin Resort & Spa Whistler, 69 Westminster Party & Tent Rentals Ltd, 87 Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, 68 Whistler Alpine Chalet Retreat & Wellness, 69 Whistler Conference Centre, 69 Whitewater Communications, 62 Winston Lodge & Spa, 91 Woodbury Resort & Marina, 91 Woodlands Inn & Suites, 100 Z

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