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Meeting and event-planning in British Columbia 2013 edition

Alternative views in conference options Developments in space: The news in venues Look out! Stunning views from the boardroom Rough and ready: Tackling a rustic retreat Serious fun: Play some mind games with staff

Association messages—9 FEATURES

Developments in space—10 B.C. venues renovate and expand

Rooms with views—16 Inspirational vistas stimulate creativity

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LISTINGS: Meeting venues throughout B.C. regions

When meeting-planning is not your main job, how do you pull off a great event?

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Tech tonics—32 Hosting a conference? There’s an app for that Event planning—36 Three things to do before you book the venue EVENTPLANNING RESOURCES

Professional associations—8 Making room dynamics work for you—34 Provincewide transportation resources—44 Regional map of British Columbia—45 Venues at a glance, by region and community–46 BIV LISTS

Biggest hotels in B.C.—38 Biggest convention/meeting venues in B.C.—40 Biggest destination resorts in B.C.—42

Cover main image: UBC floating boathouse on the north arm of the Fraser River Cover photos, left (top to bottom): Thompson Rivers University’s Barber Centre; Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria; Cloud 9 restaurant, Vancouver Publisher: Paul Harris Managing publisher: Gail Clark Editor: Baila Lazarus Proofreader: Renate Preuss Writers: Nelson Bennett, Emma Crawford, Ingrid de Jong Joffe, Noa Glouberman, Lorne Mallin, Peter Mitham, Jen O’Rourke, Marc Smith, Corey Van’t Haaff Production manager: Don Schuetze Production: Carole Readman Sales manager: Joan McGrogan Advertising sales: Lori Borden, Corinne Tkachuk Administrator: Katherine Butler Senior researcher: Anna Liczmanska List research: Richard Chu Controller: Marlita Hodgens President, BIV Media Group: Paul Harris MEETINGPLACES British Columbia 2013 is published by BIV Magazines, a division of BIV Media Group, 102 Fourth Avenue East, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1G2, 604-688-2398, fax 604-688-6058, www.businessinvancouver.com.

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117 105 B.C. BY THE REGION: OVERVIEWS AND LISTINGS Vancouver, Coast & Mountains—53 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands—79 Thompson Okanagan—96 Kootenay Rockies—105 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast—111 Northern British Columbia—117 COMPANY INDEX124

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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.

The Place to Meet Seaside Breathtaking harbour views, full-service hospitality and luxurious boutique accommodation. Offering 8,000 sq ft of versatile function space just minutes from downtown Vancouver, Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver is the place to meet seaside.

Ask about our Seaside Meetings Offer. www.pinnaclepierhotel.com/SeasideMeetingsOffer 138 VICTORY SHIP WAY, NORTH VANCOUVER FOR INQUIRIES CALL 604.973.8009

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ISES: We are your industry

MPI: Gaining momentum

PCMA: Educational excellence

Welcome from the International Special Events Society Vancouver chapter, entering its 2012/2013 board year. We are excited to announce that ISES International is celebrating its 25th anniversary. ISES is a volunteer organization of working professionals dedicated to promoting and supporting the event industries.

Few statistics show exactly how much business our industry generates in Vancouver, but I guarantee that the event industry touches every person reading this in some way. Each time an event occurs in the city – a festival, a sporting celebration, an Olympic event, a concert, a golf tournament, a wedding, a conference or meeting – an event professional has planned or executed it.

At conservative estimate, our industry represents millions of dollars generated in sales and jobs within Vancouver’s marketplace each year.

In Vancouver, the industry runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and it is internationally awarded and recognized.

ISES Vancouver is proud to be a supporting organization of this industry and dedicated to helping the field grow and flourish.

Our aim is to support one another in development and education.

2013 promises to be an active year. With an ever-increasing membership and a renewed and dynamic board, we look forward to hosting more events than ever.

Our values focus on education, networking and entertaining. Each year we host eight to 10 educational events dedicated to providing voice and learning to our members. This year we are also contributing a range of social events that will allow our members to get together and network.

Thanks, and here’s looking forward to another year of great events!

Tania Newman, president ISES Vancouver

MPI is celebrating 40 years as a strong and diverse community of meeting and business event professionals. For those of you who attended the MPI B.C. chapter annual June gala, you heard firsthand my passion for serving our members, my commitment to you as well as the meetings industry for the upcoming year and my desire to share with you the power of the MPI. Last year the B.C. chapter rolled out our value proposition of GOAL. Whether it is growth, opportunities, alliances and/or leadership, the MPI B.C. chapter is dedicated to helping you achieve your objectives. We continue to gain momentum and you can expect to hear about GOAL throughout the 2012/2013 MPI B.C. chapter event season.

We host monthly education programs maximizing the opportunities to earn CEU credits and bring internationally recognized speakers to British Columbia. For 2012/2013 we are excited to present the likes of James Spellos, Dianna Booher and Michael Vickers.

I encourage you to visit our website (www. mpibcchapter.com) for more details in addition to the calendar of events, as we would love to see you at our monthly meetings and events.

On an international level, MPI continues to be at the forefront of providing content, research and business connections enhancing the performance of its members. The MPI website (www.mpiweb.org) continues to provide tools, job postings, white papers and other key opportunities for both members and non-members to use. MPI, the premier global association community for meeting and event professionals, believes in the unequalled power of events and human connections to advance organizational objectives.

Allison Gavin, president MPI British Columbia

The mission of the Professional Convention Management Association is to deliver breakthrough education and promote professional convention management.

As the premier provider of continuing education in the meetings-management profession, PCMA focuses its education on the industry issues and insights that professionals are seeking today.

From the award-winning Convene magazine to PCMA’s annual meeting, members come away with the tools that they need to advance their careers. With 17 chapters and more than 6,000 members, professionals and suppliers come together to learn, network and even participate in projects such as PCMA’s Hospitality Helping Hands.

The PCMA Canada West chapter reaches from Manitoba to Vancouver Island with its membership, although the majority of members are located in and around the Vancouver region.

Generally meeting quarterly throughout the year, the Canada West chapter follows the practice of delivering high levels of education and networking and participates in local volunteerism.

For further information, please visit our website at www.pcma.org or contact us directly for information on membership.

Diana Reid, president PCMA Canada West chapter

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Developments in space B.C. meeting places get a refreshed look as they renovate and expand

By Peter Mitham hree years after a construction boom delivered world-class event venues for the 2010 Winter Olympics, British Columbia’s meeting places are renovating to fine-tune their offerings for the shifting business travel market.

Mirroring the $563 million renovation to BC Place that enhanced the stadium’s flexibility and ability to host everything from major sporting events to trade shows and meetings, smaller venues have also tweaked their spaces to be exciting places for business meetings and special events.

The attention Vancouver garnered during the Olympics means many venues are now augmenting to meet demand. Meanwhile, the competitiveness of the regional travel business means venues farther afield have sought to become more competitive, with new attractions and services.

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Renovations at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in downtown Vancouver allow the foyer of its ballrooms to serve as part of the banquet space

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Core facilities Vancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, for example, opened for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Now an established venue adjacent to the Vancouver Convention Centre, it recently spent $500,000 adjusting its meeting spaces to reflect the volume of special events it hosts.

Originally built with three separate ballrooms on its third floor – the Sapphire, Jade and Emerald – the Sapphire and Jade ballrooms have been united, with retractable walls allowing them to serve as individual meeting spaces averaging approximately 2,300 square feet each or a single space of 6,850 square feet. The ballroom also opens onto a foyer that adds a further 5,500 square feet of event space with natural light and harbour views.

“Prior to the expansion, the maximum number for an event at the hotel was 300 guests, and the foyer was shared between the other two meetings rooms,” says Nancie Hall, regional director, public relations, Pacific Northwest with Fairmont in Vancouver. “[This] increases the capacity to 500 guests.”

While the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and the Fairmont Waterfront remain the primary venues Fairmont offers in Vancouver, Hall says it became apparent even before the Fairmont Pacific Rim opened that it would need to increase its meetings capacity. Demand since only confirmed the need for additional flexibility in its offerings.

“The hotel has become a favourite for weddings, large meetings and special events, so the expanded Star Sapphire Room can now be considered as a venue to host these on a larger scale,” she says.

“And with the air wall in place, there is flexibility to reduce the space for smaller groups, or to use it as a breakout room.”

The new rooftop pavilion at Thompson Rivers University’s Campus Activity Centre offers stunning views. Its Barber Centre has the largest theatre-in-the-round in the province

Interior space Kamloops, in the centre of the province at the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers as well as several highways, has long been a favoured host for sporting events.

Now, with the opening of the House of Learning and the 300-seat Barber Centre at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops can claim some of the most advanced meeting space in the B.C. Interior.

“It’s a state-of-the-art lecture theatre, you can’t find anything like it in B.C.,” says Lorna Gorsline, manager, conference and food services for the Thompson Rivers Conference Centre.

The structure is modelled on an Interior Salish pithouse, providing a culturally rich backdrop for lectures, conferences and even performances.

The university has also added a floor to its Activity Centre, which previously offered 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space but now has the capacity to sit 200 people in a roof-top setting overlooking the city.

With more than 800 rooms and catering facilities on campus, the university is helping put Kamloops on the map as a destination for larger conferences and events.

Rather than being limited to downtown venues, groups can now consider a broader variety of settings.

“We’re not just some banquet rooms. We have all these capabilities now, and I think that’s what’s drawing people to Kamloops,” Gorsline says.

“Instead of just trying to do B.C. or local events, we’re attracting Canadawide events.”

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Looking into the largest event space in the VanDusen Garden visitor centre facility. Jim Huffman, a project architect at Perkins+Will, which was tasked with meeting the project’s many goals, says the building “is both at the forefront of green design targeting the Living Building Challenge, as well as being an appropriate iconic structure representing the garden” | NIC LEHOUX/COURTESY OF PERKINS+WILL CANADA

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Three’s a crowd-pleaser Three of Vancouver’s iconic meeting venues and tourist attractions have received facelifts.

Science World has just completed a $35 million regeneration project, VanDusen Botanical Garden opened a new visitors centre designed to be LEED platinum (the very highest standard) and the Vancouver Aquarium has entered a three-phase project that will take place over the span of eight years.

The organizations undertook expansion plans to address the needs of increasing visitor demand, aging infrastructure and the desire to become more environmentally friendly.

“We were getting a little too popular for our own space,” says Kevin Kearns, vice-president facility planning and future development, Science World. “It’ll be a better experience and allow us to accommodate the people that come here.”

RIGHT: Besides the world-renowned aquatic features, visitors will get a glimpse of what’s to come from the Vancouver Aquarium project with the unveiling of the first of its renovations in mid-February

Science World renovations brighten up False Creek. A new 35,000-squarefoot science and sustainability park now surrounds the building | BAILA LAZARUS

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Central. Convenient. Connected.

Burnaby, British Columbia represents exceptional value for conference organizers and coordinators.

For attendees, Burnaby is a peaceful and unpretentious place to get down to business with all the amenities and attractions the Metropolitan Vancouver region has to offer mere minutes away.

Planning a conference? Bring it to Burnaby.

Contact Ian Wish 604-419-0377 | info@tourismburnaby.com | www.tourismburnaby.com

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Quite the experience Relaxing by the pool at the new Wine Experience Centre at the Black Hills Estate Winery. A perfect spot to reflect on the day’s meetings ... or not | LIONEL TRUDEL

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After a long day at meeting tables, mingle with fellow conference-goers at Black Hills Estate Winery, just north of Osoyoos. It has completed construction of the $1 million Wine Experience Centre, creating a sitdown, immersive tasting experience. Relax indoors or under a gazebo by the pool and take in the stunning winery views.

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Ski resorts through the B.C. Rockies have helped make southeastern B.C. a favoured destination among Alberta travellers.

This has also upped the ante for existing resorts to become four-season destinations. One venue that’s accepted the challenge is St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino, near Cranbrook, which has opened a fourseason banquet pavilion.

The new pavilion replaces a previous, seasonal structure that accommodated just 150 people. It can now host up to 300 people, allowing St. Eugene to claim a greater share of weddings and conference business. The resort regularly hosts gatherings of the Kootenay Dental Society as well as corporate meetings for Teck Resources Ltd.,

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a major mining company in the region.

“They have offices across the Kootenays, so they find this is a nice spot for everyone,” says Jessica Britton, sales and marketing co-ordinator for St. Eugene.

Overall, the resort offers six meeting rooms and the pavilion, for a total of 11,000 square feet. Britton describes it as a “destination resort,” offering a full range of services and activities unlike many other local conference venues.

“We have restaurants, golf, a casino and a quiet location,” she says. “Other venues that are similar in size can’t really offer that.” Ą

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St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino near Cranbrook is a destination for corporate events. Its new fourseason pavilion provides expanded options for group bookings

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From private boardrooms of 10 to elegant events for 110, experience your next event in Shangri-La. Each of our 6 unique meeting spaces offers natural lighting, and a state-of-the-art audio visual system.

For your next meeting contact us at: events.slv@shangri-la.com Phone: (604) 661-3361 www.shangri-la.com/vancouver

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Rooms with views Inspirational vistas stimulate creativity and generate fresh ideas

By Emma Crawford ith landscapes that range from snowtopped mountain peaks to ocean views that extend as far as the eye can see, British Columbia offers a natural beauty that is beyond compare, making it a top destination for tourists from around the world.

Countless venues offer the opportunity to hold meetings in scenic locales, allowing visitors to take in stunning landscapes and be inspired creatively as they get together.

Stay a little after dinner to watch the sunset from the Beach Club Resort in Parksville and you’ll be treated to stunning colours for dessert | BAILA

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Beach Club Resort Located in Parksville on Vancouver Island’s east coast, the Beach Club Resort features both ocean and mountain views. The resort can accommodate groups of all sizes in its Oceanic Ballroom and the Sand Dollar Room and hosts both small meetings and large receptions with up to 250 people.

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Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort The world got to see the pristine natural beauty of Whistler in 2010, and the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort oers views that may be unparalleled in the area, with scenery that stretches for miles in every direction. “We have panoramic mountain views no matter where you look,â€? says Elanor BushďŹ eld, manager, group sales, for Whistler Blackcomb.

The resort has two rooms available for rental, the Glacier View and the Valley View, each seating up to 350 people.

Each room oers a dierent vista: the Glacier View room looks out onto Blackcomb mountain, with a large deck that faces Whistler’s peak chair, while the Valley View room overlooks the valley below.

Daylight streams through all windows in both rooms – which is spectacular but as BushďŹ eld explains, it can make it diďŹƒcult to do presentations during some parts of the day.

The facility outsources all AV requirements to a third party.

The resort’s sales team can work with groups and set up customized experiences outside of the meeting room, providing teams with the opportunity to ski or to spend a day cycling. “Every guest experiencing Whistler should have an opportunity to be at the top of the mountain,â€? BushďŹ eld says. “This is an inspirational place for a group to come together.â€?

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West Coast Wilderness Lodge Located on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast approximately three hours from Vancouver, the West Coast Wilderness Lodge regularly hosts groups from around the world and offers teams the chance to work together in a quiet, intimate atmosphere without the distraction of the outside world.

“Because we are small, they really have the place to themselves,” says owner Paul Hansen. “They can get really productive.”

Hansen explains that the wilderness setting offers groups the unique opportunity to conduct team-building activities that involve such activities as kayaking and fishing. “The lodge was originally designed

for interacting with the outdoors,” he says.

The facility’s boardroom, which features a fireplace, can seat up to 60 people. The wall facing the ocean is floor-to-ceiling glass and the room opens up onto a 5,000-square-foot deck, where many groups choose to conduct their meetings.

Staff can arrange any A/V equipment required, including laptops, screens and large-screen TVs, as well as any required provisions such as paper, pens and other office supplies. The large windows can be darkened to allow for presentations.

Hansen says the venue offers such an elegant yet rustic setting, “the first word you are going to say is ‘wow.’”

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Blue Horizon Hotel The Blue Horizon Hotel in downtown Vancouver has a rooftop meeting floor that showcases views of English Bay, the harbour and the surrounding mountains.

The six separate rooms regularly host meetings for groups of four up to 100.

Blackout blinds are provided to allow for presentations, and AV equipment is available.

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Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa

Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant & Lounge at Empire Landmark The Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant is located atop the Empire Landmark Hotel in downtown Vancouver. As the restaurant turns, the views include the mountains, the city, English Bay and Stanley Park. Due to the round shape and the lack of wall plugs, the venue is suited for exhibition-style meetings, rather than traditional conferences.

Located just south of Courtenay on Vancouver Island, the KingďŹ sher Oceanside Resort and Spa overlooks the Georgia Strait. The resort’s Sandpiper Room is a 950-square-foot space with an ocean view and a large stone ďŹ replace. The windows have curtains to block out the daylight for presentations. The room has AV equipment and wireless Internet. Ä„

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Changing hats When you’re asked to plan a company meeting – but it’s not your main role – you may need to become the office event co-ordinator. How do you cope?

By Noa Glouberman s a merchandiser for a national clothing chain, Christine Track’s job duties include market research and product placement. So when she was asked to organize a meeting for senior management, she had no idea where to start.

Track had less than a month to book a venue, finalize an agenda and arrange accommodation for out-of-town staff.

After confirming the budget with her boss, she looked into how previous company meetings had been planned.

“With the time crunch it was easier to go with what we knew,” she explains. “The venue was nice – I hadn’t heard any complaints – and had space when we needed it. But if I’m asked to help again, I’d like more time to shop around.”

According to Niesa Silzer, creative director at Details Convention & Event Management Inc. in Calgary, Track’s conundrum is common.

“Where larger companies used to have in-house planners, many have eliminated those positions,” she says. “Now administrative assistants or even managers, who may not have any experience, are asked to step in and fill the role – and it does take certain knowledge and skills to do it right.”

“They don’t know about meeting setup, food and beverage, how many guest rooms to put aside or how to make the most of a dollar,” adds Carol Mackenzie, who does client relations for MCI Group Canada Inc. in Vancouver. “When an employee is asked to plan a meeting, you lose the advantage of working with a professional organizer.”

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“Let’s face it. Most people aren’t meeting planners” – Carol Mackenzie, client relations, MCI Group Canada

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Niesa Silzer, creative director, Details Convention & Event Management: “It’s important to research what you can and can’t negotiate before you settle on a venue or vendors”

Carol Mackenzie, client relations, MCI Group Canada: “When an employee is asked to plan a meeting, you lose the advantage of working with a professional organizer”

others asked to put on the planner hat – can do to make the task less daunting.

Do your homework “Research what you can and can’t negotiate before you settle on a venue or vendors,” Silzer says. “A lot of money can get wasted when a company has someone inexperienced planning a meeting, because he or she will often book without knowing.”

Take audiovisual (AV) equipment. “If you just rely on an in-house supplier, you’re probably paying too much. In-house suppliers at, say, a convention hotel tend to charge more money or additional fees. I’m amazed at how in-house AV companies are the most expensive options. More amazed that people just go with them.”

The same goes for caterers and other vendors. “It might be less costly to go with an outside supplier, if that’s an option,” she says. “Check with the venue to see if it is. If not, you may want to look at other options that will let you bring in your own suppliers.”

Collaborate with your venue and vendors With most vendors happy to “step in and help” with the planning process, it may be wise to engage them rather than keep them at arm’s length.

“What generally happens is the hotel saves their bacon,” says Mackenzie, pointing out that most venues have event planners on staff.

The advice, however, comes with a word of warning.

“On the flip side, in-house meeting planners may not be in it to save you money,” says Silzer. “Go online and make some phone calls to compare prices for yourself.

And, again, if the venue you’re thinking of won’t allow you to work with outside vendors and suppliers, it may not be the right space to hold your meeting.”

Read the fine print “Someone inexperienced [in event planning] may not understand that the contract is the big one,” says Silzer. “If you don’t know what an attrition clause is, you may gloss over the phrase. That could lose you – or, rather, your company – thousands of dollars if you book, say, 100 rooms at a hotel and only end up using 60 of them.”

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to know how to navigate the legalese because the client is ultimately responsible for what’s in that document.�

Go with a pro “Let’s face it. Most people aren’t meeting planners,� says Mackenzie, who recommends partnering with a professional planner to execute a successful meeting within budget. “We spend years establishing relationships with hotels, equipment-rental companies, caterers, convention and conference centres, and more. We know who to call and when, and will schedule every last detail that needs to be arranged. The support of a professional will make your job easier, and that alone can pay for itself.�

Meeting planning 101 “There’s lots of opportunity to gain knowledge in this area,� says Niesa Silzer of programs and courses in meeting and event planning. Check out the following education options in B.C., Alberta and online.

British Columbia (including distance learning) Ä„ The Art Institute of Vancouver (www.artinstitutes.edu): Event management diploma program Ä„ British Columbia Institute of Technology (www.bcit.ca): Event marketing associate certiďŹ cate Ä„ Capilano University (www.capilanou.ca): Continuing education courses on convention management, special events as fundraisers, and catering and event planning Ä„ Canadian Management Centre (www.cmctraining.org): Meeting and event planning workshop (also in Calgary and Edmonton)

Enhance your skills Preparation is the best medicine. If you have the time, why not brush up on your meeting-planning skills by taking a course or seminar? “For many of our students, [meeting planning] has become part of their job and they want to get better at it and understand it more,â€? says Silzer, who is also an instructor in Mount Royal University’s event management program. “The industry is so full of dierent facets, it’s good to get more information on it if you can.â€?

Online and evening courses in the subject are widely available and “great for people who work full time and are simply looking to supplement their knowledge.�

Even if meeting planning isn’t a hat you want to wear full time, “it’s a next step in your training, where you’re furthering your education and improving yourself. I think there’s always value in that.� Ą

Ä„ Vancouver Community College (www.vcc.ca): Wedding and event management certiďŹ cate

Alberta (including distance learning) Ä„ Mount Royal University (www.mtroyal.ca): Event management extension certiďŹ cate Ä„ University of Calgary (www.ucalgary.com): Corporate event planning continuing education course

Distance learning Ä„ Centennial College (www.centennialcollege.ca): Event planning/meeting management certiďŹ cate Ä„ Fleming College (www.emingcollege.ca): Principles of convention and meeting planning Ä„ Professional Convention Management Association (www.softconference.com): Scheduled seminars and self-paced instruction to help you achieve peak performance Ä„ St. Clair College (www.stclaircollege.ca): Principles of convention and meeting planning

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Rustic retreats Get back to basics with these relaxing options to work in the wilderness

By Jen O’Rourke eave cell phones, television, distractions and noise behind and hold your next meeting at a wilderness destination.

British Columbia is home to a variety of rustic retreats, spanning from Vancouver to the Rockies.

Jonathan Willcocks, founder of Pinnacle Pursuits Inc., has built his business around the belief of the important role that nature plays in our lives.

Unleashing creativity, breaking down boundaries and allowing things to get to a more human level, are just some of the benefits to taking groups away from the buzz of city life, according to Willcocks.

“When it comes down to it, nature is our greatest healer and our greatest teacher,” he says. “Any intentional time and space away from the ordinary will give people perspective; it will give people more of a creative mind and help them connect with each other on a much more human level.”

Willcocks has witnessed tremendous long-term results from teams that have spent time in some of B.C.’s best rustic conference centres.

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Loon Lake Research and Education Centre Originally built in 1949 to house the UBC Faculty of Forestry field camps, this Maple Ridge centre provides an idyllic setting to enjoy the ambience of the outdoors. Book the Walter C. Koerner Forestry Centre and enjoy lakeside and forest views from every angle along with meeting facilities and group accommodation under one roof. With a maximum capacity of 160 and lodging for as little as eight, this is a great destination for groups both large and small.

Timberline Ranch Only 45 minutes from Vancouver, Timberline Ranch in Maple Ridge offers the complete package of a secluded getaway with modern conveniences. There are various options for hosting your meeting. Choose between indoor meeting spaces, such as the westernthemed Bunkhouse, or holding it outdoors in the campfire rings, which offer seating for up to 160. Further engage your employees with a wide range of activities, including everything from archery to horseback riding.

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Alexandra Neighbourhood House This South Surrey retreat destination can host overnight accommodation for up to 98 people only half a block from the ocean.

It offers a variety of options based on group size and needs. For a more rustic feeling, bring your own sleeping bags and pillows and stay in the cabins. Events can be held in an assortment of places, such as Alexandra Hall, which can accommodate 100 guests and includes a wet bar and fireplace.

Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre sits at the heart of some of the Lower Mainland’s most popular hiking areas. Take your staff on team-building excursions through the wilderness and have them come back to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere the lodges are designed for.

The lodges each have common areas for a smaller, more intimate gathering.

For hosting a larger group, the camp has meeting rooms that hold 40 to 300 and a gymnasium that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

Cowichan Lake Outdoor Education and Conference Centre Forty-four acres of Douglas Fir forest and 1,200 feet of shoreline on Cowichan Lake encompass this Vancouver Island conference centre. Overnight accommodation is available, including cottages, cabins and dorms. The conference facilities can hold a maximum of 100 people.

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Williston Lake Resort Nothing says remote like staying in the foothills of the Northern Rocky Mountains, on the shores of the largest reservoir in Canada.

Located 1.5 hours from Fort St. John, Williston Lake Resort is the picture of seclusion. The resort is capable of hosting groups of up to 40 in the conference room. Catering services are also available.

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Logpile Lodge Located just outside of Smithers, the Logpile Lodge is situated on 160 acres overlooking the beautiful Bulkley Valley.

Gather employees inside one of the lodge’s meeting rooms, capable of holding up to 30 people, or take them out into the wilderness to and unleash their creativity and enjoy some of the nature hiking trails.

Elysia Resort

Situated on the shores of the deepest fjord lake in B.C., Elysia Resort is full of adventure package options. The resort is capable of hosting groups of up to 40. Accommodations include rustic cabins, deluxe cabins and guest rooms.

Terra Nostra Guest Ranch

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Terra Nostra can accommodate up to 27 people and oers customized retreats and exclusive rentals of the entire ranch. You’re recommended to leave your cell phones behind as service is limited and emphasis is placed on escaping hectic work life.

Located outside of the small community of Kleena Kleene, the quickest way to access this remote ranch is to take a short plane ride from Vancouver to Anaheim Lake.

From there, a 45-minute shuttle ride will have you sitting at the Ranch’s doorstep, miles away from the everyday bustle of city life.

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RETREAT TO THE ROCKIES

Island Lake Lodge The Island Lake Lodge sits perched above a spectacular mountain lake, surrounded by forest. Located just outside of Fernie, the lodge has two conference rooms and can comfortably accommodate groups of up to 50.

Be sure to take advantage of the many adventure tours the lodge has to oer. Take employees out on a guided cat skiing and snowboarding tour and come back to relax in an outdoor hot tub during the winter. If it’s a summer retreat you’re after, check out the ďŹ shing or white water rafting available along the Elk River.

Nipika Mountain Resort Nipika Mountain Resort takes full advantage of its surroundings in the Rocky Mountains.

The resort is run from energy sourced from the sun, streams and forest around it.

Considered completely o grid, you’ll get no cell reception but Internet and satellite phone are available.

Conferences can be held in the 102-yearold refurbished barn and exclusive rental of all cabins is available, which can comfortably sleep up to 65 guests. All cabins oer stunning views and, with no phones or TVs, it’s a true nature retreat. Ą

THINKING OF BRINGING YOUR MEETING TO VANCOUVER?

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Smart thinking Bringing brain power to corporate events

By Corey Van’t Haaff he objective seemed straightforward enough: launch a payload into orbit. But when you consider that the payload could be an egg and the mission commander is the fellow who sits at the desk next to you, you discover you might have a mission impossible.

At Canadian Outback, fun is serious business. Known also for its rafting, zip lining and ATV adventures, Canadian Outback produces team-building activities and organizational training initiatives for companies throughout North America, from its headquarters in North Vancouver. Though many of their activities are physical, there are those that are brain-challenging as well.

Groups can be as small as five to 10 people at a mom-and-pop business or as large as departmental staff at a major company; all will benefit from the shared participation in an experiential event.

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Experiential events build trust “When you put an experience in front of people and engage a workforce, it’s more productive,” says Jordan Menu, event solutions at Canadian Outback. “You reward staff, lighten things up and have fun. They benefit from team building; they’re more productive, and have better collaboration and more trust.”

Deciding on a cerebral event as Two members of Canadian Outback Adventures create a CSI-like crime scene so opposed to a physically active pursuit is participants learn to work better as a team and develop new skills done very early in the planning process.

While an amazing chase may suit some staffers, others prefer to “Often I see cerebral events being integrated with physical events muddle through a puzzle or solve a mystery. Menu says his team as it evens out the playing field for those individuals who are not gets to know the group, its needs and objectives first, and then so physically inclined,” says Bonner. “I find the cerebral events are tries to tailor a program to that group. actually more effective than physical events as the activities gener“Our programs are designed to come at a problem from difate conversation and discussion which bonds people.” ferent ways, so participants share an adventure and overcome a Bonner is so committed to Introducing “brainiac” activities, problem as a team,” he explains, so it isn’t a case of only the smart gal in accounting reigning supreme. “There are other tasks to do.”

No one feels left out, and the high energy Canadian Outback team is adept at getting the groups, as Schwarzenegger says, all pumped up. The cerebral event can be part of a week-long retreat or a half-day following a corporate meeting.

“They’re all inclusive activities. We do design, implementation, set-up and tear-down, provide all consumables and even recognition at the end of the event.”

Killer events expose hidden talents Another popular event is acting as crime investigators, based on the TV show CSI. “A crime is committed,” Menu says. “We go to the Renaissance, for example, and set up a series of crime scenes and supporting challenges. The team is tasked to collect evidence and talk to informants,” by using secret code words to identify them. The team then creates a dossier and a suspect sketch.

The whole experience works because it requires a variety is skill sets; people discover co-workers’ hidden talents they didn’t otherwise know existed.

Just as in a real crime investigation, resistance is futile, and Menu says everyone gets involved because it’s fun or maybe because everyone else is doing it. Peer pressure can be effective for reluctant participants.

More than one reason to hold an event Sharon Bonner, CEO of Bright Ideas Event Coordinators, which produces a variety of events, says that companies include cerebral activities to build teams, break the ice (think company acquisition or merger) or welcome spouses at a corporate event.

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Canadian Outback Adventures leads a team through an Apprenticelike challenge of building a bike for charity in order to enhance marketing and creativity skills

Participants can be put on a wild goose chase in order to cultivate creative problem-solving skills

she created giant crosswords puzzles and Sudoku boards.

“I’ve also created several versions of our brain teaser blitz,” she says. “We have visual, mathematical and problem-solving brain teasers and quiz-type questions.”

Although brain power is crucial in the business world, Bonner says brain games might be part of a fading trend. As with everything else in our connected universe, the demand for technological activities is on the rise.

“Team audience polling, team Wii games and a myriad of virtual sport games,” are on the rise, she says, but when such games include ping pong, there is some solace in the fact that everything old is new again. Ą

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TECH TONICS

Hosting a conference?

There’s an app for that

By Nelson Bennett rganizing a major conference, trade show or festival is a huge undertaking. Fortunately, mobile and video-streaming technology have added several new tools to organizers’ superhero utility belts to extend the reach of events beyond the showroom floor, make them easier for attendees to navigate and increase participation and feedback.

According to recent comScore statistics, 45 per cent of Canadians now own smartphones and 10 per cent own tablets, both of which can be harnessed to provide paperless brochures and event guides and encourage greater participation and interaction.

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Details at your fingertips Vancouver startup Xomo makes a mobile event app that allows attendees to access everything they need – agendas, speakers’ lists, showroom maps, visitor guides – from their tablet or smartphone. Xomo provided the mobile guide for the 2010 Winter Olympics and its app has been used at several major film and music festivals. Its event app can be integrated with social media sites, and sponsorships can be built in to generate revenue. Xomo can also extend the reach of an event with Xomo Live, which allows attendees to snap photos and post them, along with text, to Facebook. Organizers can also upload those photos and project them on display screens as the event unfolds. www.xomodigital.com

Xomo’s mobile event app allows conference attendees to access agendas, speakers’ lists, showroom maps, visitor guides, etc., from their tablet or smartphone

Cool convenience The Fairmont Pacific Rim has upgraded the virtual concierge. The hotel recently became the first in Canada to implement software company Intelity’s ICE (interactive customer experience) technology on all personal and in-room iPad 2 devices. Currently the Fairmont Pacific Rim offers the devices in all 377 guestrooms and suites.

Already in use at multiple luxury properties worldwide, the award-winning platform allows guests to arrange airport transportation, make restaurant reservations, research information on local attractions and more – all with the swipe of a fingertip. But there’s no need to wait until check-in: advance planners can download the ICE app to their mobile phones prior to arrival. www.intelitycorp.com/ 32

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Sayz who?

If your event is creating a buzz, why not harvest it? SayZu does just that: SayZu gives users a way to explore and collate what people are thinking about your event. It monitors social media streams or live audiences and distills the totality of what’s being said about a festival, conference, idea or business into live, interactive word clouds. These can then be embedded on blogs and websites or projected onto screens.

Clicking on a word in the cloud will take you to all the postings that contain that word, so you can see the range of opinions being expressed or questions being asked. It then lets you visually drill down into the underlying data and perform additional searches. SayZu also allows you to generate a live word cloud from a series of questions that you have asked a live audience. You can then explore the responses with the audience via the interactive cloud being projected on a screen in front of them. www.sayzu.com

Virtual world Another service that extends the reach of an event beyond one location is Watchitoo – virtual videoconferencing.

Its collaboration platform allows up to 25 people anywhere in the world to participate in a virtual conference and provides for integration of rich media (such as PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, photos, hi-definition video). It can also be used within a conference. People attending a tradeshow can be interviewed, for example, and the interview can be broadcast on display screens at the event itself.

Viewers can also respond and interact with their own webcams, whether they are on site, in their hotel rooms or halfway across the globe. www.watchitoo.com

SayZu monitors social media streams and creates a “cloud” of words around what’s being said about your event. Click on a word to take you to all the postings that contain that word

Just rewards

City search If your conference is being held in Vancouver, Tourism Vancouver now provides a free iPad app from SmashLAB – Visit Vancouver.

Visitors can log in to find hotels, restaurants, public transit, events and tourist attractions. www.smashlab.com

Want to know what people think of your festival or conference? Event organizers often enlist volunteers to survey attendees to find areas for improvement. Jason Cyr and Mark Nickson created Tiipz to replace clipboards and interviewers and allow organizers to offer rewards to conference-goers who participate in surveys via their smartphones. Organizers and sponsors get instant feedback on their events and services while increasing brand awareness. www.tiipz.com

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MAKING ROOM DYNAMICS WORK FOR YOU

Tips on choosing the right seating arrangement for your meeting Theatre? Classroom? Banquet? Conference? U-shape? Which type of meeting room setup should you use? The answer depends on the objectives of the individual function. Use the information below to help you decide which of the seven major meeting-room designs will work best for your event.

Banquet style

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Overview: Guests are seated at round tables, usually 60, 66 or 72 inches in diameter.

Best usage: Banquet style is the setup of choice for most meal functions. In addition, it’s appropriate for small committee meetings and small breakout or study groups involving group interaction and note-taking.

Overview: Chairs are lined up in rows facing the speaker. The rows can be straight, semicircular or herringbone (angled toward the front of the room). If space isn’t an issue, it’s best to offset each row so that delegates are not sitting directly behind one another.

Best usage: When attendees take on the characteristics of an audience (e.g., listening to a speaker or watching a slide presentation), theatre style is the most efficient setup.

This design is also used to maximize the seating capacity of a meeting room or allow the audience to be as close to the speaker as possible. It is not recommended for taking notes or referring to material in binders, or at any event at which food is served.

Crescent style Overview: Attendees are seated at round tables, usually 60, 66 or 72 inches in diameter. Organizers remove the two or three chairs in which delegates would have their backs to the speaker, thus forming a crescent of seating facing the speaker.

Best usage: This design works well when you need to use a room for meals and for an educational session that immediately follows. It’s also appropriate for general sessions at which attendees break into small discussion groups in the same room.

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Classroom style Overview: Long, narrow tables are positioned in front of rows of chairs facing the speaker. The tables usually abut one another, although tables that extend beyond the stage ideally should be angled toward the speaker in order to provide better viewing.

Water pitchers and glasses are typically placed on the tables.

Best usage: Classroom style is the best setup for situations in which the presenter is expected to do most of the talking and when delegates must take notes, refer to material in binders or work on computer equipment. It’s also the most comfortable design for very long sessions.

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Conference style Overview: Delegates are seated on all four sides of a table. For smaller groups (16 persons or fewer), a single conference table is typically used. For larger groups, several six-foot or eight-foot tables are often combined to create a solid rectangular table.

Best usage: The conference-style setup is often used for board meetings, committee meetings and other smaller functions at which interaction among participants is expected. This design also can be used for high-level food and beverage functions with a small number of guests.

U-shape Overview: Rectangular tables are positioned to form a “U.” Seating is usually on the outside of the U, but it’s possible to seat delegates on both inside legs of the U. Best usage: The U-shape setup is often used for board meetings, committee meetings and breakout sessions involving audiovisual presentations because all attendees can see the AV when the screen is placed at the open end of the U. It also can be used for banquets, with seating on all sides of the U.

Hollow rectangle Overview: Thirty-inch-wide classroom tables are arranged in a square or other multi-sided design in which the centre of the design is empty.

Best usage: Larger committee or board meetings of 17 to 30 persons at which interaction among attendees is important can benefit from the hollow rectangle design.

(Note: Avoid long straight sections of tables more than 12 feet long. Octagons and hexagons work well to improve sight lines among attendees.)

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EVENT PLANNING

Three things to do before you book the venue

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an you recommend a place for me to hold my event? Do you know a great caterer? Who’s your florist? Do these questions sound familiar to you? Have you asked them yourself? Frustrated with the planning process and too many options available to you?

They are all great questions and I get them all the time from people needing a bit of help with their events. When I counter with a few questions of my own, I often find the planning was started in the middle. So just as with every event I produce I take them back to the beginning and start from scratch.

Here are the top three tips I focus on to ensure success:

this event and all the focus would be on getting the selling features of the product into the hands and minds of the attendees.

It’s the same event but with two different outcomes.

2. The most important people at your event are the guests. Understanding what their hopes and objectives are for being there is paramount to giving them the experience they expect.

Many charities throw events to appreciate and recognize their top donors. This is a great chance to network and engage with your donors.

They come to the event expecting to hear where their money has been spent, to be publicly thanked and to meet others 1. Be really clear on the objective and goals who share a similar passion for the work for throwing the event in the first place. For of the organization. The last thing they expect is to be asked to make a further me this is focus point No. 1 of the event. donation on the spot. Including a donation Understanding the top-line goals that need to be reached to justify the time and “ask” at the event may turn your donors off and make them think twice about supportmoney expenditures ensures a successful ing you in the future. outcome.

At gala events, guests expect to be makTake a product launch, for example. One ing further donations beyond the purchase company may throw an event to generate of their tickets. Giving them a teaser of immediate sales, while another may use what’s available to be bid on at an auction it to generate press and “buzz” about feawill help them come prepared to win that tures and benefits. item they really want and ensures a higher In the “sales” event the focus would be return when tabulating results at the end on showcasing the product with a quick, of the event. efficient and seamless process on how to purchase the product. Offering multiple payment methods, delivery options and, of 3. Knowing who your guests are and what they like allows you to tailor the event specourse, adequate staff will ensure a quick cifically to them to ensure maximum return. process.

Create a demographic map of your guests: In the “press” event the focus would be on each individual unique feature and ben- age, male/female, where they live, where they work, their education level, their efit of the product as well as how it can income level, and are they event savvy? solve a problem. Staffing would be geared While you can’t know everything about toward Q&A as well as leading product your guests, if you plan for the top 70 per demos. Little to no sales would occur at 36

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Once this [demographic] information is evaluated, your choices for venue, catering, decor and entertainment become clearer and saves you time in the search cent of the attendees, chances are you will have greater turn out, impact and ROI. Once this information is evaluated, your choices for venue, catering, decor and entertainment become clearer, saving you time in the search.

When planning events where the majority of guests are women, I choose food that is lighter and bite-size, while an event for men features food that is hearty and more substantial.

Events that occur in the downtown core often need valet car service, while events in suburbs and beyond often have greater access to parking so the valet service is not necessary.

They say success is in the details. Taking care of these details in the beginning means you will not only save yourself time but you will also achieve an event that perfectly delivers on your goals and your guests’ expectations. The ROI of that equals success.

Happy planning! Ą Marc Smith is the founder and chief muse of Amuse Consulting and the creator of www.30dayadventures.ca a tourist in your own backyard project. He can be contacted at marc@amuseconsulting.ca or via twitter at @amuse_events

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MEETINGS THAT REALLY GIVE YOU YOUR SPACE. Lots of it. Like, 337 guest rooms, 24,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space, 14 meeting and banquet rooms – all just two hours east of Vancouver International Airport and one hour from Abbotsford Airport. And when you decide to step outside the conference room, you’ll fi nd a pristine natural expanse, big mountain air and the deep blue of Harrison Lake.

Successful Meeting Package From $49 per person per day. Guest rooms from only $94 per night.

To book your next meeting, call our Sales Manager at 866.308.1611 or visit HarrisonResort.com.

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PROVINCEWIDE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES For local transportation services, refer to regional directories.

Airlines

Air Canada/Air Canada Jazz 5520 Miller Rd, Richmond, V7B 1L9 1-800-361-7585 conventions.congres@aircanada.ca, www.flyjazz.ca; www.aircanada.com Canadian Air Charters 5360 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B4 604-207-2471, f-604-207-2473 charters@canadianaircharters.com, www.canadianaircharters.com Central Mountain Air Box 998 6431 Airport Rd, Smithers, V0J 2N0 250-877-5000, f-250-847-3744, 1-888-865-8585 charters@flycma.com, www.flycma.com Harbour Air Seaplanes 4760 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-274-1277, f-604-274-1200, 1-800-665-0212 reservations@harbourair.ca, www.harbourair.ca Hawkair 4345 Bristol Rd, Terrace, V8G 4V2 250-635-4295, f-250-635-7852, 1-800-487-1216 www.hawkair.ca Island Express Air Abbotsford 888-856-6260, 1-888-856-6260 info@islandexpressair.com, www.islandexpressair.com London Air Services 4580 Cowley Cres, Richmond, V7B 1B8 604-272-8123, f-604-233-0202, 1-877-399-8123 info@londonair.ca, www.londonair.ca Orca Airways Ltd 5220 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B4 604-270-6722 , f-866-565-4238, 1-888-FLY-ORCA charters@flyorcaair.com, www.flyorcaair.com Pacific Coastal Airlines 4440 Cowley Cres Suite 204, Richmond, V7B 1B8 604-273-8666, f-604-273-6864, 1-800-663-2872 sales@pacificcoastal.com, www.pacificcoastal.com

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Seair Seaplanes Ltd 4640 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-273-8900, f-604-273-7351, 1-800-44SEAIR contact@seairseaplanes.com, www.seairseaplanes.com West Coast Air Ltd 4760 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-274-1277, f-604-274-1200, 1-800-665-0212 reservations@westcoastair.com, www.westcoastair.com WestJet - Meetings & Conventions f-1-800-582-7072, 1-877-952-4696 conventions@westjet.com, www.westjet.ca Bus Services

Charter Bus Lines 8730 River Rd, Delta, V4G 1B5 604-940-1707, f-604-940-2955 sales@vttgroup.com, www.charterbuslines.com Greyhound Canada 1150 Station St Suite 200, Vancouver, V6A 4C7 604-683-8133, f-604-683-0144, 1-800-661-8747 www.greyhound.ca International Stage Lines 4171 Vanguard Rd, Richmond, V6X 2P6 604-270-6135, f-604-270-8162 charter@islbus.com, www.islbus.com Luxury Transport Inc PO Box 81162, Burnaby, V5H 4K2 604-522-8484, f-604-936-0374, 1-877-511-8484 inquiry@luxbus.com, www.luxbus.com Traxx Coachlines 1900 Valmont Way, Richmond, V6V 1Y4 604-232-4400, f-604-232-4420, 1-877-TRAXX-77 charters@traxxcoachlines.com, www.traxxcoachlines.com Pacific Coach Lines 1150 Station St Suite 210, Vancouver, V6A 4C7 604-692-2008, f-604-681-1515, 1-888-682-2008 groupsandcharters@pacificcoach.com, www.pacificcoach.com

Car Rentals

Alamo Rent A Car Downtown Vancouver 604-684-1401, f-604-685-6179 Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-231-1400, f-604-231-1413, 1-800-GO-ALAMO, (1-800-462-5266) www.alamo.ca Avis Rent A Car Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-606-2847, f-604-606-2830, 1-888-897-8448, or 1-800-525-7537 www.avis.ca Victoria 250-386-8468 Budget Rent A Car Vancouver 604-668-7000, 1-800-268-8900 conventions@bc.budget.com, www.bc.budget.com/conventions Victoria 250-953-5300, f-250-953-5227, 1-866-953-5267 events@budgetvictoria.com Discount Car & Truck Rentals Richmond 604-273-5565, f-604-273-5569, 1-866-310-CARS reservations@discountcarbc.com, www.discountcar.com Sidney/Airport 250-657-2277, f-250-656-5624, 1-866-310-CARS sidney@discountcarbc.com Victoria 250-405-5255, f-250-361-4509, 1-866-310-CARS victoria@discountcarbc.com Enterprise Rent A Car Richmond 604-303-1117 Vancouver 604-689-7377, f-604-688-5505, 1-800-736-8222 www.enterprise.com Victoria 250-475-6900, f-250-382-6900, 1-800-736-8222

Hertz Canada Richmond 604-606-3700, 1-800-263-0600, or 1-800-654-3131 www.hertz.ca Downtown Vancouver 604-606-4711, f-250-606-4728 Victoria 250-385-4440, f-250-385-4474 National Car & Truck Rental Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-207-3730, f-604-273-5574, 1-800-CAR-RENT, (1-800-227-7368) www.nationalcar.com Downtown Vancouver 604-609-7150, f-604-685-6179 Victoria 250-386-1213, f-250-381-1184 www.nationalvictoria.com Ferries

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

Helijet International 5911 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B5 604-273-4688, f-604-273-5301, 1-800-665-4354 conventions@helijet.com, www.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 meetings@rockymountaineer.com, www.rockymountaineer.com VIA Rail 1150 Station St, Vancouver, V6A 2C7 604-640-3700, f-604-640-3757, 1-888-VIA-RAIL info@viarail.ca, www.viarail.ca

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PROVINCEWIDE VENUES & SERVICES

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Meeting Places at a Glance

Regional Directories

Company Index

If you’re looking for details of specific venues, start with Meeting Places at a Glance, below. First check the B.C. map on page 45 to confirm which region your event is in, then browse the listings under that region.

Refer to the B.C. map on page 45 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 on-line in the past year, or significant meeting-venue renovations.

The directories that ensue list the services available in each of the region’s towns and cities.

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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.

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The draw of diversity Meeting spaces shine with natural light and spectacular views across the metropolitan area

By Ingrid de Jong Joffe he Vancouver Coast and Mountains region is known for its diversity as each city boasts a unique experience for event attendees, whether they are attending a conference overlooking a marina, next to a mountain or among the treetops.

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City lights draw crowds UBC Robson Square is located downtown with 70,000 square feet of meeting rooms, seminar facilities, computer labs and reception areas. Nearby, the Empire Landmark is a mid-sized convention hotel with over 13,500 square feet of meeting space and can host 10 to 350 guests.

The Hyatt Regency recently updated its facilities and offers 30 spaces, from exhibit halls to boardrooms. Its Regency Ballroom is one of the largest hotel conference venues in the city and can accommodate 130 full-size exhibit booths.

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Burnaby peaks and valleys Just 30 minutes from the city, SFU’s main campus on top of Burnaby Mountain boasts spectacular views of Greater Vancouver.

In November 2012, the renovated SFU Convocation Mall Theatre will open and feature 420 seats for conferences, meetings, film screenings and concerts.

Down the hill, the Delta Burnaby Hotel has over 12,000 square feet of meeting space and is located at Willingdon and Highway 1. It is connected to the new Grand Villa Casino and Scala Show Lounge.

From riverside to river rock The Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport has more than 16,000 square feet of meeting rooms and banquet space, including a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, 2,000-square-foot foyer and 12 conference rooms.

For a charming riverside experience, host a gathering for up to 150 guests at the UBC Floating Boathouse in the north arm of the Fraser River. Its wall-sized windows overlook marshlands and even armadas of dragon boats paddling by.

Now that the Olympics are over, anyone can participate in a corporate event at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The former Games venue has a 48,000-square-foot Track Zone for large event space under a 6.5 acre pine-beetle-wood roof.

For events that need a bit more flash, the River Rock Show Theatre is the ticket for groups of 950 in the auditorium, 450 cabaret style and 550 for banquets. The concert area converts into a level trade show floor of 8,000 square feet. For special guests, the VIP luxury suites hold up to 14 guests.

The famous “sails” of Vancouver at Canada Place provide views of the mountains, the most impressive backdrop to any meeting

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With its relaxed and inspiring alpine setting, the Whistler Conference Centre can serve up a menu for 1,200 or even showcase a car in its spacious ballroom

New Westminster naturally Farther east and steps from the New Westminster Quay, the Westminster Club is open for business. Located on the sixth and seventh floors, the club can accommodate a sit-down function of 140 guests or 250 standing guests as well as a boardroom for up to 16 people.

Glenbrook Park banquet hall is an ideal choice for conventions and meeting spaces. Located at Glenbrook Ravine Park it features gardens, a large pond and a waterfall. The hall can seat more than 200 seated guests and has a dance floor, an audio and PA system and plenty of parking.

Take the Fraser to festive events For a room with a view on nature, Northview Golf Course is a west coast contemporary clubhouse that overlooks the golf course and mountains. Three banquet rooms provide plenty of room for a variety of corporate functions, from executive meetings for 10 people to conference seminars for 300.

Just east on Highway 10 from Cloverdale, the Langley Holiday Inn Express has three meeting rooms for groups of up to 180, a business centre and audiovisual equipment. And just off Fraser Highway, Newlands Golf Course can host breakfast for eight or a cocktail reception for 1,500 with full restaurant and catering service, audiovisual support, and a range of rooms with views of the golf course.

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Meetings and mountains Just across the Fraser River from Langley, the Poco Inn and Suites Hotel and Conference Centre features more than 3,100 square feet of meeting space for get-togethers from 10 to 200. For amazing views, check out Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on top of Eagle Mountain with facilities for up to 400 attendees.

Minutes from Vancouver, the Pinnacle at the Pier Hotel has the largest conference facilities on the North Shore, with 8,000

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Travel northwest to the Sea to Sky Hotel, a major banquet and conference centre in Squamish with 7,200 square feet of meeting space to accommodate 200 guests.

Just 30 minutes north of Squamish, the Whistler Conference Centre has a total capacity of 65,000 square feet, hosting special events, conferences and meetings throughout the year and features special green meeting planning services. Its commitment to sustainability is both globally aligned and intimately local. The Grand Foyer showcases a stunning 40-foot Rumford ďŹ replace built with stones cut from local riverbeds.

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Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants Cascadia Motivation 12420 Alliance Dr, Richmond V7E 6J2 Terry Thorsteinson.......................... 604-241-4434

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Lower Mainland Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants cont’d PORTFOLIO Conference Planning & Event Management 1383 Homer St, Vancouver V6B 5M9 Sheila Beveridge ..... 604-685-4888 604-685-5787

mail@portfolio-inc.com PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences 425 Carrall St Suite 475, Vancouver V6B 6E3 Jonathan Buchwald ....................... 604-689-3446 604-689-4486 jonathan.buchwald@pr1me.ca

www.pr1me.ca Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis........ 604-984-6439 604-984-6434

sarah@seatoskymeetings.com

www.seatoskymeetings.com An award-winning company providing quality conference, event and association management services on time and within budget.

Venue West Conference Services Ltd 873 Beatty St Suite 100, Vancouver V6B 2M6 Sue Daugulis ...... 604-681-5226 604-681-2503

sdaugulis@venuewest.com

www.venuewest.com This year Venue West Conference Services Ltd celebrates 42 years as a leading PCO (Professional Conference Organizer), operating locally and worldwide. Its business encompasses conference and destination management, corporate events and association management.

Vero Consulting 5389 Wellburn Dr, Delta V4K 2H8 Ann-Michele Ewert, CMP .............. 604-940-9602 604-940-9620 amewert@aol.com

Customs Brokerage/Shipping North American Logistics Services Inc (NALSI) 1112 Pender St W Suite 605, Vancouver V6E 2S1 Remy P Perrot ..... 778-328-2841 778-328-2845

rperrot@nalsi.com www.nalsi.com Rutherford Global Logistics Ltd 6086 Russ Baker Way Suite 125, Richmond V7B 1B4 Michael McKay .. 604-273-8611 604-273-8610

Decor and Design Services Alexandre Ravkov Inc 3373 145th St, Surrey V4P 3N6 Alexandre Ravkov........................... 604-839-8839

ravkov@telus.net

Greenscape Design & Decor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel, CSEP ..................... 604-437-1729 604-437-7775 sales@greenscapedecor.com

www.greenscapedecor.com Imagine That Events 6251 Yeats Cres, Richmond V7E 4E1 Laura Takasaki................................ 604-329-0754

info@imaginethatevents.ca

www.imaginethatevents.ca You imagine it – We plan it! For clients with a budget, consulting an event company is the way to go. We decorate, design and plan! Themed events, Christmas parties and more. “Anything is possible if you dare to imagine.”

Loungeworks Furniture and Décor Rentals 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Emily MacDonald.... 604-687-2774 604-687-4746

emily@loungeworks.ca www.loungeworks.ca

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andy@refreshevents.ca www.refreshevents.ca Specializing in the design and installation of creative, tasteful event decor. Including quality linens, centerpieces, props, lighting, drapes and more.

Urban Spaces Design Co 1868 Glen Dr Suite 215, Vancouver V6A 4K4 Heddy Bing ......... 604-682-8584 604-985-7624

info@urbanspaces.ca www.urbanspaces.ca

Destination Management/Marketing MF Consultants Inc 1350 Burrard St Suite 407, Vancouver V6Z 0C2 Moira Fitzpatrick ..... 604-602-1282 604-681-3545

mfcons@bismail.com www.moirafitzpatrick.com

Display Designers & Builders Art of the Party 3979 Marine Way Suite 7, Burnaby V5J 5E3 ............... 604-451-0700 604-451-0712

www.artoftheparty.ca Renowned for fearless imagination and flawless execution, we design and install décor of unmistakable taste, style and quality, and offer the city’s largest décor collection.

BLD Decor & Scenery 8388 Prince Edward St, Vancouver V5X 3R9 Brock Lumsden ... 604-437-7677 604-216-0654

info@blddecorscenery.com

www.blddecorscenery.com Fireworks Marketing Group Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Tom Stulberg ...... 604-687-4745 604-687-4746

tstulberg@fireworksgroup.com

www.fireworksgroup.com

Art of the Party 3979 Marine Way Suite 7, Burnaby V5J 5E3 ............... 604-451-0700 604-451-0712

www.artoftheparty.ca CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers.... 604-244-1740 604-244-1731

info@ctmexhibits.com www.ctmexhibits.com International Exhibition Services Inc 11420 Blacksmith Pl, Richmond V7A 4X1 Uli Jaeckel.......... 604-274-1504 604-274-1505

office@internationalexhibitions.net

www.internationalexhibitions.net Robert J Scott Productions 4035 Ripple Rd, West Vancouver V7V 3L1 Robert J Scott .... 604-926-8731 604-926-5731

rob@robscottprod.com www.robscottprod.com

Showtime Event & Display 6075 Irmin St, Burnaby V5J 5C5 David Hay ........... 604-327-5879 604-683-3373

david@showtimedisplay.com

www.showtimedisplay.com Star LED + Print Corp 225 8th Ave W Suite 102, Vancouver V5Y 1N3 Allison Naylor..... 604-879-9447 604-879-9450

allison@starledprint.ca www.starledprint.ca

Employment Agencies/Event Staffing

Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage Nia Bellamy .................................... 778-386-6359

info@simplyrelax.ca www.simplyrelax.ca Vancouver Parties Yeeri Slovencik ..... 604-306-6229 604-272-5765

info@vancouverparties.com

www.vancouverparties.com Vancouver TheatreSports League 1502 Duranleau St, Vancouver V6H 3S4 Alex Nazarevich ...... 604-738-7013 604-738-8013

marketing@vtsl.com www.vtsl.com

Equipment and Supply Rentals

BBW International Inc 999 Canada Pl Suite 404, Vancouver V6C 3E2 Lois Jackalin....... 604-984-0352 604-608-3510

vancouver@bbwinternational.com

www.bbwinternational.com Specializing in event staffing. Experiential marketing brand ambassadors. Box office management, registration, cashiers and booth hostesses.

Drake International 1111 Hastings W Suite 520, Vancouver V6E 2J3 Geri Kikot............ 604-601-2800 604-682-8523

vancouver.drake@hiredesk.net

www.drakeintl.com First Services Hospitality 2000 Panorama Dr, Port Moody V3H 5J5 Brenda Phillips ... 778-988-9440 604-461-3596

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Aardvark Armadillo Tents Inc 3903 2nd Ave, Burnaby V5C 3W9 Jim Caudle ......... 604-879-3255 604-320-3395

jim@tentrentals.com www.tentrentals.com Art of the Party 3979 Marine Way Suite 7, Burnaby V5J 5E3 ............... 604-451-0700 604-451-0712

www.artoftheparty.ca Loungeworks Furniture and Décor Rentals 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Emily MacDonald.... 604-687-2774 604-687-4746

emily@loungeworks.ca www.loungeworks.ca

Nonis Electrical Services Inc 255 Newport Dr Suite 304, Port Moody V3H 5H1 Mark/Kimberly Nonis ..................... 604-469-2726 604-469-2716

nesinc@shaw.ca www.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!

Event Insurance Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc 1111 Georgia St W Suite 1600, Vancouver V6E 4G2 Bud Lishanko ...... 604-682-4211 604-682-3520

www.jltcanada.com Nasco Staffing Solutions 343 Railway St Suite 400, Vancouver V6A 1A4 Alex Bickers........ 604-683-2512 604-681-1292

sales@nasco.ca www.nasco.ca From front line staffing to full service production crews...Nasco is Canada’s best and only full service event staffing solution...1.888.227.8444.

Total Staffing Solutions Ltd 355 Burrard St Suite 1295, Vancouver V6C 2G8 Tracy Dallas ........ 604-687-6785 604-687-6786

tracy@totalstaff.ca www.totalstaff.ca

Entertainment Services Famous Players Band 3381 Cambie St Suite 545, Vancouver V5Z 4R3 Kelly A Becker .... 604-725-1272 604-915-9302

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www.famousplayersband.com Lighten Up Productions Inc 4438 10th Ave W Box 102, Vancouver V6R 4R8 Rick Lewis ...................................... 604-228-8222

admin@breakarule.com www.breakarule.com Mehndi & More Body Art 989 Richards St Suite 603, Vancouver V6B 6R6 Leanne Fogarty ............................... 604-812-2048

info@mehndiandmore.com

www.mehndiandmore.com

Wylie-Crump Limited Vancouver Bob or Kathy................. 604-687-8888 604-687-8858 kathy@wyliecrump.com

www.wyliecrump.com Liability insurance for conventions/conferences/ special events through DMCs and event organizers.

Event Marketing CMYK Solutions Inc 3246 Regent St, Richmond V7E 2M9 Ben Baker ........... 604-512-7174 604-648-9201

info@cmyksolutions.ca www.cmyksolutions.ca Donnelly & Associates Event Marketing 9021 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver V6P 6R9 John Donnelly .... 604-654-2612 604-654-2637

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Lower Mainland Event Marketing contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson.................................. 778-783-0689

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www.jumpstartcorp.com Odyssey Media Group 16318 82 Ave Suite 26, Surrey V3S 2L7 Colin J Holden ................................ 604-543-7375

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www.odysseymediagroup.com Whitewater Communications 245 Fell Ave Suite 105, North Vancouver V7P 2K1 Joseph Mior ....... 604-983-4262 604-983-4263

mior@wwater.com www.wwater.com

Event Planners Amaryllis Events 1160 Hilary Pl, North Vancouver V7J 3N6 Heather Baker .... 778-834-2046 604-990-9233

plan@amaryllisevents.com

www.amaryllisevents.com

Executive Event Production Inc 16433 64th Ave Unit 104, Surrey V3S 6V7 Heather Angeard..... 604-576-8859 604-576-8853

heather@executiveevents.ca

www.executiveevents.ca The Finer Details Event Planning 991 Hornby St Suite 143, Vancouver V6Z 1V3 Deborah Jorgenson ........................ 604-689-1463 604-689-3437 events@theďŹ nerdetails.ca

www.theďŹ nerdetails.ca Fireworks Marketing Group Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Tom Stulberg ...... 604-687-4745 604-687-4746

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www.ďŹ reworksgroup.com Key Events & Weddings 2633 Viking Way Suite 173, Richmond V6V 3B7 Lucy Chan-Ng ..... 604-830-1882 604-523-0408

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www.keyeventsandweddings.com Lea Carpenter & Associates 1298 Mt Crown Rd, North Vancouver V7R 1S1 Lea Carpenter ..... 604-878-1045 604-904-0269

lea.carpenter@uniserve.com Lowe and Associates 5790 Keith St, Burnaby V5J 3C7 Chris Lowe...................................... 604-431-6732

chris@thefunteam.com www.thefunteam.com

Art of the Party 3979 Marine Way Suite 7, Burnaby V5J 5E3 ............... 604-451-0700 604-451-0712

www.artoftheparty.ca Incredible events are much more than just great design. From â&#x20AC;&#x153;inviteâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;good night,â&#x20AC;? we create customized, stand-out events to remember.

Atley Signature Events & Consulting Box 33527 Central City, Surrey V3T 5R5 Laara Atley ..................................... 604-612-5020

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www.atleysignatureevents.com BC Event Management 2455 Dollarton Hwy Suite 114, North Vancouver V7H 0A2 Darren Dreger................................. 604-696-1234

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www.bceventmanagement.com Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd PO Box 34006 Stn D, Vancouver V6J 4M1 Sharon Bonner.... 604-303-7707 604-303-7317

sharon@brightideasevents.com

www.brightideasevents.com C4 Production Services Inc 289 Alexander St Suite 431, Vancouver V6A 4H6 David Curtis ........ 604-684-3680 604-684-3688

info@c4productions.biz Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson.................................. 778-783-0689

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www.dominioncorp.com e=mc2 events 402 Pender St W Suite 211, Vancouver V6B 1T6 Jean Pierre Cartier ......................... 604-669-1383 604-669-1384

jp@emc2events.com www.emc2events.com Eventful Innovations Special Event Planning, Management & Design 718 333 Brooksbank Ave Suite 630, North Vancouver V7J 3V8 Pamela Buck ....... 604-551-5143 604-990-5143

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Marika Productions 7893 Cumberland St, Burnaby V3N 3Y6 Marika Kovalcikova ........................ 604-618-6724

marika@marikaproductions.com

www.marikaproductions.com MVKA 2886 Alberta St, Vancouver V5Y 3L7 Martin van Keken ........................... 604-708-0085

martin@mvka.com www.mvka.com NATIONAL Public Relations 505 Burrard St Suite 620 Box 34, Vancouver V7X 1M4 Valerie Wonghen .... 604-684-6655 604-684-6981

info-van@national.ca www.national.ca Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd 2850 Shaughnessy St Suite 2300, Port Coquitlam V3C 6K5 Brett Brown ........ 604-468-2911 604-468-2922

brett@noteable.net www.noteable.net Outstanding Solutions Event Planner & Concierge Services 911 Park Royal S Suite 51515, West Vancouver V7T 2X9 Rozmin Watson..... 604-562-0101 604-913-2342

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Northview Golf & Country Club 6857 168 St, Surrey V3S 3T6 Lisa Marshall...... 604-574-0324 604-574-1242

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www.northviewgolf.com Quilchena Golf & Country Club 3551 Granville Ave, Richmond V7C 1C8 Vivian Leung ....... 604-277-1101 604-277-1168

kleclercq@qgolfclub.ca www.qgolfclub.ca

Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd 560 Cardero St Suite 403, Vancouver V6G 3E9 Jackie Slavenova ........................... 604-671-2931

info@uoa.ca www.uoa.ca Unique team experiences that awake your team spirit and rejuvenate the mind, body & soul through the passion of adventure.

With Imagination Group Ltd Rachel Slater .................................. 604-374-6405

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Floral Design and Plants Art of the Party 3979 Marine Way Suite 7, Burnaby V5J 5E3 ............... 604-451-0700 604-451-0712

www.artoftheparty.ca Greenscape Design & Decor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel, CSEP ..................... 604-437-1729 604-437-7775 sales@greenscapedecor.com

www.greenscapedecor.com Sky Florist Studio 1988 Nanaimo St, Vancouver V5N 5C3 Nancy Huang ...... 604-872-7278 604-872-7298

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Golf Courses & Country Clubs Belmont Golf Course 22555 Telegraph Trail, Langley V1M 3S4 Mark Forrest ....... 604-888-9898 604-888-9696

tpeverley@belmontgolf.com www.wcgg.ca Burnaby Mountain Golf Course 7600 Halifax St, Burnaby V5A 4M8 ............. 604-280-7355 604-297-4490

golf@burnaby.com www.golfburnaby.net Hazelmere Golf Course 18150 8th Ave, Surrey V3S 9R9 Troy Peverley ...... 604-538-1818 604-538-6316

tpeverley@hazelmere.com www.wcgg.ca Meadow Gardens Golf Club 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows V3Y 1Z2 Claire Viktora...... 604-465-5474 604-465-8470

info@meadowgardens.com

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Richmond Country Club 9100 Steveston Hwy, Richmond V7A 1M5 Lisa Wood .......... 604-277-3141 604-241-3737

lwood@richmond-cc.org www.richmond-cc.org A country club setting, Richmond Country Club is the perfect location for your next corporate golf event, business seminar or large celebration.

Tall Timber Golf Course 23523 56th Ave, Langley V2Z 2P7 Brent Lindberg .... 604-534-0213 604-534-0296

www.golftalltimbers.com

Helicopter Services Helijet International Inc 5911 Airport Rd S, Richmond V7B 1B5 .............. 604-273-4688 604-273-5301

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Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Burnaby 3777 Henning Dr, Burnaby V5C 6N5 Anna Scholar ...... 604-473-5000 604-473-5095

burnaby@accentinns.com www.accentinns.com Accent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 3L8 Chris Browne ...... 604-273-3311 604-273-9522

cbrowne@accentinns.com www.accentinns.com Best Western Plus Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond V6X 1S1 Meggy Ho ........... 604-484-2571 604-270-0001

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Plan Ahead Events 15105 16th Ave PO Box 75107, Surrey V4B 3E0 Zena Peden......... 604-385-3396 604-385-4396

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www.planaheadevents.com Public Dreams 2050 Scotia St Suite 141, Vancouver V5T 4T1 AzďŹ r .... 604-879-8611 azďŹ r@publicdreams.org

www.publicdreams.org Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis........ 604-984-6439 604-984-6434

sarah@seatoskymeetings.com

www.seatoskymeetings.com SLJ Productions Ltd 3381 Cambie St Suite 507, Vancouver V5Z 4R3 Shelley Johnson...... 604-875-1775 604-871-0039

shelley.johnson@sljproductions.ca

www.sljproductions.ca

Morgan Creek Golf Course 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey V3S 0J7 Karen Morgan .... 604-542-5327 604-531-4652

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www.morgancreekgolf.com Morgan Creek Golf Course is located in sunny South Surrey just 40 minutes from Vancouver. The clubhouse has tastefully decorated function rooms, access to outdoor seating and views of the golf course and manicured gardens. Choose from a variety of pre-set menus or work with our catering team to customize a menu to suit your tastes. Open to the public year round, Morgan Creek is the perfect venue for corporate events and golf tournaments.

Best Western Plus Chateau Granville 1100 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 2B6 Ann Merchant .... 604-633-2062 604-669-4928

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www.chateaugranville.com Seven beautifully appointed function rooms for all your event needs, ranging from intimate sales presentations to romantic affairs up to 200 people.

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Lower Mainland Hotels and Motels cont’d

Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre & Liquor Store 319 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V8 Cheryl Anderson...... 604-931-9011 604-931-7298

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www.bestwesterncoquitlam.com Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver 718 Drake St, Vancouver V6Z 2W6 Lynnette Peter .... 604-633-4342 604-669-9866

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www.bestwesterndowntown.com Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1180 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 Nesha Milicevic ...... 604-697-0202 604-697-0123

cccinfo@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com Coast Hotels & Resorts 1090 Georgia St W Suite 900, Vancouver V6E 3V7 Hendrik Van Harn .... 604-642-4133 604-688-0885

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www.coasthotels.com Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 1763 Comox St, Vancouver V6G 1P6 Carla Cote........... 604-688-7711 604-688-5934

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www.coasthotels.com Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56th St, Delta V4L 2B2 Kristin Bishop ..... 604-943-8221 604-943-8299

sales@tsawwasseninn.com

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Comfort Inn Downtown 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Neil Deshmukh ..... 604-605-4341 604-605-4334

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www.comfortinndowntown.com Situated in the heart of downtown amongst an array of exciting entertainment and attractions, the Comfort Inn Downtown is a boutique hotel where you can expect a personalized level of service and an abundance of amenities at hand.

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

Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5959 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 Teresa Rempel.... 604-822-1060 604-822-1069

conferences@housing.ubc.ca

www.ubcconferences.com May-August, over 85,000 sq ft of versatile meeting and exhibit space. More than 3,000 guestrooms from private hotel suites to shared apartments and dorm rooms for conferences. Wireless campus.

Days Inn Vancouver Metro 2075 Kingsway, Vancouver V5N 2T2 .............. 604-876-5531 604-872-2676

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Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 Anne Chisholm ... 604-276-1979 604-276-1975

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Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre 1400 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 1B9 Sharon Chan ....... 604-687-0511 604-687-7267

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www.empirelandmarkhotel.com Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Doug Parcells ..... 604-278-5555 604-278-0255

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www.executivehotels.net/airport Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby V5C 3Y6 Christopher Mis ...... 604-298-2010 604-298-1123

gm.bby@executivehotels.net

www.executivehotels.net/burnaby Executive Hotel Vintage Park – Downtown Vancouver 1379 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 2R5 Chris Clarke ........ 604-688-7678 604-688-7679

gm.vancouver@executivehotels.net

www.executivehotels.net/downtown Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam 405 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V9 Pasha Sheikh ...... 604-936-9399 604-937-4577

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www.executivehotels.net/coquitlam The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2W6 Chris Stampe ...... 604-662-1817 604-662-1907

chris.stampe@fairmont.com

www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 .............. 604-695-5300 604-695-5301

pacificrim@fairmont.com

www.fairmont.com/pacificrim The Fairmont Vancouver Airport 3111 Grant McConachie Way Vancouver International Airport, Richmond V7B 0A6 .............. 604-207-5200 604-248-3219

www.fairmont.com/vancouverairport The Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver V6C 3L5 Ian Pullan............ 604-691-1991 604-691-1999

thewaterfronthotel@fairmont.com

www.fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2T4 .............. 604-689-9333 604-689-3466

vcr.sales@fourseasons.com

www.fourseasons.com/vancouver Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Christine Louden ..... 604-683-7373 604-683-3061

reservations@granvilleislandhotel.com

www.granvilleislandhotel.com Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver V7J 2H5 Charmaine Alam ..... 604-985-3111 604-985-0857

charmaine@hinorthvancouver.ca

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jeff Leung .......... 604-882-2000 604-882-2008

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www.hiexpress.com/langleybc Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport – Richmond 10720 Cambie Rd, Richmond V6X 1K8 Sue Belzer .......... 604-207-3175 604-207-3150

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www.holidayinnvancouverairport.com Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre 711 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 3Y2 Royce Oakes ....... 604-707-1936 604-872-7520

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Hotel LeSoleil 567 Hornby St, Vancouver V6C 2E8 Richard Taylor..... 604-632-3015 604-632-3025

dos@hotellesoleil.com www.hotellesoleil.com Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa .... 604-639-4845 604-639-4749

msousa@hyatt.com

www.hyattregencyvancouver.com L’Hermitage Hotel 788 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 3A4 John Chao .......... 778-327-4100 778-327-4109

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www.lhermitagevancouver.com

Loden Vancouver & Tableau Bar Bistro 1177 Melville St, Vancouver V6E 4T8 ............... 604-669-5060 604-662-8904

events@theloden.com www.theloden.com Lonsdale Quay Hotel 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Vancouver V7M 3K7 Farah Steen ........ 604-986-6111 604-986-8782

farah@lonsdalequayhotel.com

www.lonsdalequayhotel.com Lord Stanley Suites on the Park 1889 Alberni St, Vancouver V6G 3G7 Wendy Krasovec ..... 604-688-9299 604-688-9297

wendyk@lordstanley.com

www.lordstanley.com Metropolitan Hotel 645 Howe St, Vancouver V6C 2Y9 Ellen Leung ......... 604-687-1122 604-602-7844

reservations@van.metropolitan.com

www.metropolitan.com/vanc OPUS Hotel 322 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 5Z6 Amy Ballard ........ 604-642-6787 604-642-6780

sales@opushotel.com www.opushotel.com Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway 898 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 1J8 Frank Mansson ..... 604-872-8661 604-872-2270

sales@parkinn-vancouver.ca

www.parkinn.com/hotel-vancouverca

Pinnacle Hotel At The Pier 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver V7L 0B1 Christie McJannet..... 604-986-7437 604-986-7432

cmcjannet@pinnaclepierhotel.com

www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Lower Mainland Hotels and Motels cont’d Poco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre 1545 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam V3B 1A5 Linette Nadeau... 604-941-6216 604-941-6212

info@poco-inn-and-suites.com

www.poco-inn-and-suites.com Quality Hotel Vancouver – The Inn at False Creek 1335 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1R7 Michelle Johnson........................... 604-682-0229 604-662-7566

michelle@qualityhotelvancouver.com

www.qualityhotel.ca Ramada Langley/Surrey 19225 Hwy 10, Surrey V3S 8V9 Christa Park ........ 604-576-8388 604-576-8332

info@ramadalangleysurrey.com

www.ramadalangleysurrey.com Ramada Vancouver Exhibition Park 3475 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 2A5 Ali Allidina.......... 604-294-4751 604-294-1269

expark@telus.net www.ramada.com Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 ............... 604-689-9211 604-691-2791

www.renaissancevancouver.com Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown 1234 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1W2 Ken Boyd ............ 604-688-1234 604-689-1762

sales.ribmvan@silverbirchhotels.com

www.residenceinn.com/yvrdr

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Jeff Graham ....... 604-893-7210 604-331-1001

jgraham@wallcentre.com

www.sheratonvancouver.com St Regis Hotel 602 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver V6B 1Y6 Janet Thomas..... 604-681-1135 604-683-1126

info@stregishotel.com www.stregishotel.com Sutton Place Hotel 845 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2K6 Elaine Drever ...... 604-682-5511 604-682-5513

edrever@suttonplace.com

www.suttonplace.com The Sylvia Hotel 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver V6G 2P6 Ross Dyck ........... 604-681-9321 604-682-3551

rdyck@sylviahotel.com www.sylviahotel.com Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Noni Bruyere ...... 604-488-8647 604-488-8617

nbruyere@tcclub.com www.tcclub.com The Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 .............. 604-682-3377 604-691-6959

bayshore.sales@westin.com

www.westinbayshore.com Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown 1128 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 Lindsey Stock ..... 604-639-4001 604-639-4027

nicole.howey@marriott.com

www.vancouvermarriott.com

Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis........ 604-984-6439 604-984-6434

sarah@seatoskymeetings.com

www.seatoskymeetings.com Spets Association Services 1275 6th Ave W Suite 300, Vancouver V6H 1A6 Aila Karpio.......... 604-727-3212 604-738-7134

info@spets.ca www.spets.ca

West Coast Suites at UBC 5961 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 Teresa Rempel.... 604-822-1060 604-822-1069

conferences@housing.ubc.ca

www.ubcconferences.com Only all-suite hotel on the UBC campus, 47 contemporary and sophisticated one-bedroom suites with equipped kitchens, luxury linens, flat panel TVs, free wireless internet.

Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond V6X 4K3 Jeff Graham ....... 604-893-7210 604-331-1001

jgraham@wallcentre.com

www.westinvancouverairport.com YWCA Hotel 733 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 2M4 Karen Newell ..... 604-895-5840 604-681-2550

knewell@ywcavan.org www.ywcahotel.com

Human Resources Management/ Consulting go2 505 Burrard St Suite 450 Box 59, Vancouver V7X 1M3 Keith Baker ......... 604-633-9787 604-633-9796

lhenshaw@go2hr.ca www.go2hr.ca

Meeting Planners

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Ryan Soderberg .... 604-233-3951 604-244-3775

sales@sheratonvancouverairport.com

www.sheratonvancouverairport.com The new Sheraton Vancouver Airport offers meeting rooms, including Richmond’s largest ballroom, at 7,900 sq ft for functions up to 1,000 guests.

Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Ryan Matheson .... 604-582-9288 604-582-9712

ryan.matheson@sheratonguildford.com

www.sheraton.com/guildford

BC Event Management 2455 Dollarton Hwy Suite 114, North Vancouver V7H 0A2 Darren Dreger................................. 604-696-1234

sales@bceventmanagement.com

www.bceventmanagement.com Devon Knight Events 1255 Main St Suite 1001, Vancouver V6A 4G5 Devon Knight .................................. 604-677-2758

info@devonknight.com www.devonknight.com Lea Carpenter & Associates 1298 Mt Crown Rd, North Vancouver V7R 1S1 Lea Carpenter ..... 604-878-1045 604-904-0269

lea.carpenter@uniserve.com Ripple Effect Services 7837 Meadowoods Dr, Burnaby V5A 4E4 Cristina Ambrosi ..... 604-209-1125 888-225-2844

info@rippleeffectservices.com

Vancouver Lookout 555 Hastings St W PO Box 12120, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne....... 604-689-0421 604-689-5447

events@vancouverlookout.com

www.vancouverlookout.com The Vancouver Lookout offers a 360° view of Vancouver, with the harbour and majestic mountains as the backdrop for your event or group excursions. This unique and iconic venue high atop Vancouver is located in the heart of the city, a short walk from major hotels, and only a few blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and historic Gastown.

Accommodates 20 – 220 guests.

Albert Normandin Photography Inc 229 Begin St, Coquitlam V3K 4V4 Albert Normandin........................... 604-939-7777

albert@albertnormandin.com

www.albertnormandin.com Brian Dennehy Photography 1944 Boulevard Cres, North Vancouver V7L 3Z1 Brian Dennehy ................................ 604-986-4123

brian@briandennehyphotography.com

www.briandennehyphotography.com Image This Photographics Inc 1610 Clark Dr Suite 201, Vancouver V5L 4Y2 Ted Clarke....................................... 604-875-0620

imagethis@telus.net www.imagethisphoto.ca Jon Benjamin Photography 1310 13th Ave W, Vancouver V6H 1N8 Jon Benjamin Pesochin .................. 604-733-9975

jon@jonbenjamin.ca www.jonbenjamin.ca Keith Holuboff Photography 1032 Stevens St, White Rock V4B 4X7 Keith Holuboff ................................ 604-762-5019

kbrln@live.net MediaPower New Media Communications 1665 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver V7V 2G6 Pesi A Unwalla ............................... 604-926-5805

info@promotingforprofit.com

www.promotingforprofit.com Ralph Rinke Photographer 1280 22nd St W, North Vancouver V7P 2G1 Ralph Rinke .................................... 604-816-7921

ralph@platinumphotos.com

www.platinumphotos.com

Reeltime Videoworks 1040 Sitka Ave, Port Coquitlam V3B 5R1 .............. 604-644-0486 604-941-3969

info@reeltimevideoworks.com

www.reeltimevideoworks.com The Slide Farm 3149 16th Ave W, Vancouver V6K 3C9 Al Harvey ........................................ 604-738-7878

al@slidefarm.com www.slidefarm.com

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Printers/Copiers PacBlue Printing 380 2nd Ave W Suite 200, Vancouver V5Y 1C8 Nicolas Slobinsky ........................... 604-714-3288 604-714-3289 info@pacblueprinting.com

www.pacblueprinting.com Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji............. 604-683-6991 604-681-1775

sales@samcoprinters.com

www.samcoprinters.com

Production Companies/Live/Staging

Photography – Event/Videography

River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond V6X 3P8 .......................................... 866-748-3718

reservations@riverrock.com www.riverrock.com Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel 838 Hamilton St, Vancouver V6B 6A2 Kristina Sinclair .... 604-689-8033 604-689-4426

kristinas@rosedaleonrobson.com

www.rosedaleonrobson.com Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 1P7 Peter Bruyere...... 604-682-5566 604-673-7076

hotelgeorgia@rosewoodhotels.com

www.rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 .............. 604-681-2211 604-681-8009

www.sandmanhotels.com Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 2M9 ............. 604-276-1148 604-233-7733

www.sandmansignature.com Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver 1128 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 0A8 Sally Chan .......... 604-661-3361 604-689-1195

sally.chan@shangri-la.com

www.shangri-la.com/vancouver

Stirling Ward Photographic Design 46 Bedingfield St, Port Moody V3H 3N1 Stirling Ward .................................. 778-355-1346

stirlingward@shaw.ca www.stirlingward.com

Art of the Party 3979 Marine Way Suite 7, Burnaby V5J 5E3 ............... 604-451-0700 604-451-0712

www.artoftheparty.ca Incredible events are much more than just great design. From magical settings to staging, entertainment and catering, we produce stand-out events to remember.

BC Event Management 2455 Dollarton Hwy Suite 114, North Vancouver V7H 0A2 Darren Dreger................................. 604-696-1234

sales@bceventmanagement.com

www.bceventmanagement.com

Fireworks Marketing Group Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Tom Stulberg ...... 604-687-4745 604-687-4746

tstulberg@fireworksgroup.com

www.fireworksgroup.com ShowMax Event Services 325 5th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1J6 Dan Sabina ......... 604-639-4629 604-873-3773

dan@showmaxevents.com

www.showmaxevents.com

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets

Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction 1230 Haro St Suite 303, Vancouver V6E 4J9 Mardi Foster-Walker ...................... 604-681-2456 604-681-2003 info@fosterwalkergifts.com

www.fosterwalkergifts.com Downtown Vancouver’s only corporate gift and promotional products distributor. Visit our showroom weekdays 10 am to 4 pm. Please call for an appointment. We are Canada’s premier gift supplier since 1989.

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Lower Mainland Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d I M Print Promo Inc 2228 Paradise Ave, Coquitlam V3K 1Z4 Kelvin Fong ......... 604-961-3999 604-937-3777

contact@imprintpromo.com

www.imprintpromo.com

Props/Backdrops Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji............. 604-683-6991 604-681-1775

sales@samcoprinters.com

www.samcoprinters.com

Resorts/Retreats

Speakers/Facilitators About Face Image Consulting 3665 Kingsway Suite 300, Vancouver V5R 5W2 Deborah Reynolds .......................... 604-888-9260 604-888-9763 info@aboutfaceimage.com

www.AboutFaceImage.com Creativity at Work 2181 38th Ave W Suite 804, Vancouver V6M 1R8 Linda Naiman ................................. 604-327-1565

www.creativityatwork.com Governance Group 2409 43rd Ave W Suite 401, Vancouver V6M 2E6 Vince Battistelli .... 604-731-0307 604-648-8255

vince@governance.ca www.governance.bc.ca Keynote Speakers Canada 3570 12th Ave W, Vancouver V6N 2R4 Christine Beaumaster..................... 604-734-4636

www.keynotespeakerscanada.ca WindWord Communications 901 3rd St W, North Vancouver V7P 3P9 Gail Hulnick .................................... 604-998-3356

info@windwordcommunications.com

www.windwordcommunications.com

Telecommunications/ Videoconferencing/ Webcasting SENSUS Communication Solutions Inc 3657 Wayburne Dr, Burnaby V5G 3L1 Karen Tai ............ 604-263-9399 604-263-7277

info@sensusinc.com www.sensusinc.com Shawn Lam Video Inc 3981 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam V3B 3P5 Shawn Lam......... 604-554-0250 604-554-0255

video@shawnlam.ca www.shawnlam.ca

Tourist Attractions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Major Big Bus Ltd 321 Water St, Vancouver V6B 1B8 McKay Wood...... 604-299-0700 604-299-0701

info@bigbus.ca www.bigbus.ca

River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond V6X 3P8 .......................................... 866-748-3718

reservations@riverrock.com www.riverrock.com Vida Spas 1010 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Lisa Scott............ 800-401-4018 604-905-0348

wallinfo@vidaspas.com www.vidaspas.com West Coast Resorts 7100 River Rd Unit 4, Richmond V6X 1X5 Brian Alexander .... 800-810-8933 604-278-3120

info@westcoastresorts.com

www.westcoastresorts.com

Team Building

Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7V 4K9 Jacqueline Zaharko ........................ 604-998-4314 604-984-7234 jzaharko@grousemountain.com

www.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisďŹ es â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Restaurants Brock House Restaurant 3875 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver V6R 1B3 Hikari Nitta ......... 604-224-3317 604-224-1201

catering@brockhouserestaurant.com

www.brockhouserestaurant.com Princeton Pub & Grill 1901 Powell St, Vancouver V5L 1J2 Les Rippel ........... 604-253-6645 604-569-3265

princetonpub@live.ca www.princetonpub.com

The Ticket Kitchen & Bar 808 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 1C1 Victoria Barrie .... 604-694-2467 604-649-2466

events@theticketbar.ca www.theticketbar.ca

Signs, Banners, Flags Adtronics LED Signs Ltd 7311 Vantage Way Suite 108, Delta V4G 1H9 Mark Armitage ... 604-940-8696 604-940-8697

sales@adtronics.net www.adtronics.net Baseline Type & Graphics Cooperative 422 Richards St Suite 170, Vancouver V6B 2Z4 Ian Bateson .................................... 604-683-5038

ibateson@baseline-graphics.com

www.baseline-graphics.com Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji............. 604-683-6991 604-681-1775

sales@samcoprinters.com

www.samcoprinters.com Textile Image Inc/The Flag Shop 1615 Powell St, Vancouver V5L 1H5 Susan Braverman.... 604-736-8161 604-736-6439

susanb@ďŹ&#x201A;agshop.com www.ďŹ&#x201A;agshop.com

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Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7V 4K9 Jacqueline Zaharko ........................ 604-998-4314 604-984-7234 jzaharko@grousemountain.com

www.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisďŹ es â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Landsea Tours Ltd 680 Industrial Ave, Vancouver V6A 2P3 .............. 604-255-7272 604-685-8960

groups@vancouvertours.com

www.vancouvertours.com Lotus Land Tours Inc 1251 Cardero St Suite 2005, Vancouver V6G 2H9 Peter Loppe ........ 604-684-4922 604-684-4921

peter@lotuslandtours.com

www.lotuslandtours.com Vancouver family or company barbecue picnic and kayak excursion with pick-up from your door.

Experience and ďŹ tness not required. This trip is suited for children from four years old.

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 Warren Purchase .... 778-296-1400 778-296-1429

info@richmondoval.ca www.richmondoval.ca

WildPlay Element Parks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maple Ridge 23785 Fern Cres, Maple Ridge V4R 2S5 Guest Services ............................... 888-590-7274

guestservices-mapleridge@wildplay.com

www.wildplay.com

Translation Services/Interpreters

Team Academy 560 Cardero St Suite 403, Vancouver V6G 3E9 Jackie Slavenova ........................... 604-639-2489

info@teamacademy.ca www.teamacademy.ca Engaging teams for success. Interactive programs and events for your meeting, conference, training or retreat. Bonding. Trust. Collaboration.

Universities and Colleges BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus 3800 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 0A1 .............. 604-456-1076 604-436-5762

rentals@bcit.ca www.bcit.ca/rentals BCIT Downtown Campus 555 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3H6 .............. 604-431-4997 604-434-0968

rentals@bcit.ca www.bcit.ca/rentals British Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5G 3H2 Tracy Bodin ......... 604-431-4997 604-436-5762

rentals@bcit.ca www.bcit.ca/rentals SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-5800 778-782-5818

dialogue@sfu.ca www.sfu.ca/mecs

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities

Special Effects ShowMax Event Services 325 5th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1J6 Dan Sabina ......... 604-639-4629 604-873-3773

dan@showmaxevents.com

www.showmaxevents.com

Wall Translation Services 2888 Heather St Unit 5, Vancouver V5Z 3J6 Betty R Wall ....... 604-871-0030 604-871-0034

bwall@telus.net

www.walltranslationservices.com

The Language Bureau 938 Howe St Suite 616, Vancouver V6Z 1N9 Ted Hobrough ................................. 604-263-9923

ops@thelanguagebureau.com

www.thelanguagebureau.com LingoStar Language Services 4950 Keith Rd, West Vancouver V7W 2N1 Lenka de Graafova ......................... 604-629-8420 866-714-3189

info@lingo-star.com www.lingo-star.com

The ACT Maple Ridge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arts Centre & Theatre 11944 Haney Pl, Maple Ridge V2X 6G1 Landrie Davies.... 604-476-2786 604-476-2187

landried@mract.org www.theactmapleridge.org Anza Club 3 8th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1M8 Mac .................... 604-876-7128 604-876-7129

info@anzaclub.org www.anzaclub.org ArtStarts in Schools 808 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 2M6 Navida Nuraney.... 604-336-0626 604-683-0501

navida@artstarts.com www.artstarts.com BC Place 777 PaciďŹ c Blvd, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 .............. 604-669-2300 604-661-3412

stadium@bcpavco.com www.bcplace.com Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver V6T 1Z4 Kathy Li............... 604-822-3928 604-822-2016

garden.info@ubc.ca www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca Bell Performing Arts Centre 6250 144 St, Surrey V3X 1A1 Andrew Elliot...... 604-507-6355 604-507-6351

elliot_a@sd36.bc.ca

www.bellperformingartscentre.com Best Western Plus Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond V6X 1S1 Meggy Ho ........... 604-484-2571 604-270-0001

catering@abercorn-inn.com

www.abercorn-inn.com

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art 639 Hornby St, Vancouver V6C 2G3 Paula Fairweather .......................... 604-682-3455 604-682-3310 info@billreidgallery.ca

www.billreidgallery.ca Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Rd, Richmond V6V 0A9 Susan Alblas ...... 604-233-8399 604-278-2609

cambie@richmond.ca www.richmond.ca/ parksrec/centres/cambiecentre/cambie Cascades Casino â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coast Hotel & Convention Centre 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley V3A 7N2 Shahzyah Keshani .......................... 604-530-1500 604-539-4405 sales@cascadescasino.ca

www.cascadescasino.ca The Cellar Nightclub 1006 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L5 Tania Richards .... 604-605-4340 604-605-4351

tania@granvillevan.com www.cellarvan.com The Cellar is an underground gem in the heart of the entertainment district. A warm and intimate room to spice up your corporate event. Wi-ďŹ , a/v capabilities and catered menu options available.

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Lower Mainland Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts 777 Homer St, Vancouver V6B 2W1 Diane Heal.......... 604-602-0616 604-602-0617

info@centreinvancouver.com

www.centreinvancouver.com Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition 6050A 176 St, Surrey V3S 4E7 Sarah Bolton....... 604-576-9461 604-576-0216

rentals@cloverdalerodeo.com

www.cloverdalerodeo.com Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5959 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 Teresa Rempel.... 604-822-1060 604-822-1069

conferences@housing.ubc.ca

www.ubcconferences.com Creekside Community Recreation Centre 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver V5Y 0B1 .............. 604-257-3050 604-257-3051

creekside@vancouver.ca

www.creeksidecentre.ca

Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition 1875 Boundary Rd, Vancouver V5M 3Y7 Naomi Deildal .... 604-293-2221 604-909-6232

naomideildal@deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca

www.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca Unique, award-winning venue, ideal for business meetings, training seminars and cocktail receptions. Call Naomi at 778.231.4249 for info.

Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 Sebastien Theriault ........................ 604-453-0750 604-453-0775 deltaburnaby@deltahotels.com

www.deltahotels.com Doolinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Tania Richards .... 604-605-4328 604-605-4351

marlise@granvillevan.com www.doolins.ca Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite Irish pub in the heart of downtown, featuring 22 beers on tap and live music daily. We offer customized catered menus from casual buffet-style luncheons to cocktail receptions and formal dinners, with wi-ďŹ and technical audio/visual capabilities.

Edgewater Casino 750 PaciďŹ c Blvd Suite 311, Vancouver V6B 5E7 Maricel ParaďŹ na ... 604-687-3343 604-687-4279

mparaďŹ na@edgewatercasino.ca

www.edgewatercasino.ca Gateway Theatre 6500 Gilbert Rd, Richmond V7C 3V4 Chris King ........... 604-247-4955 604-247-4995

events@gatewaytheatre.com

www.gatewaytheatre.com Gleneagles Community Centre 6262 Marine Dr, West Vancouver V7W 2S5 Tania Lobo ...................................... 604-921-2100

gccrentals@westvancouver.ca

www.westvancouverrec.ca Granville Entertainment Group 929 Granville St Suite 512, Vancouver V6Z 1L3 Bill Degrazio ....... 604-331-7805 604-331-7801

degrazio@granville.com www.granvillevan.com Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Christine Louden ..... 604-683-7373 604-683-3061

reservations@granvilleislandhotel.com

www.granvilleislandhotel.com

Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7V 4K9 Jacqueline Zaharko ........................ 604-998-4314 604-984-7234 jzaharko@grousemountain.com

www.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisďŹ es â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Harrison Galleries 901 Homer St, Vancouver V6B 2W6 Marc Smith..................................... 604-687-6335

marc@amuseconsulting.ca

www.harrisongalleries.com Heritage Hall 3102 Main St, Vancouver V5T 3G7 Marian Gilmour..... 604-879-4816 604-879-4816

mgilmour@heritagehall.bc.ca

www.heritagehall.bc.ca HR MacMillan Space Centre 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver V6J 3J9 Tracy Cromwell ..... 604-738-7827 604-736-5665

tcromwell@spacecentre.ca

www.spacecentre.ca John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse 7277 River Rd, Richmond V6X 1X5 Sharon Bulger..... 604-247-2627 604-303-7399

manager@ubcboathouse.com

www.ubcboathouse.com

Langley Events Centre 7888 200 St, Langley V2Y 3J4 .............. 604-882-8800 604-882-8877

info@langleyeventscentre.com

www.langleyeventscentre.com Legacy Liquor Store 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Tania Richards ................................ 604-331-7900

tania@granvillevan.com

www.legacyliquorstore.com Home to thousands of beer, wine and spirits, including exclusive specialty items, Legacy hosts a wide range of events from private tasting seminars to charity tastings. In-house catering is available with access to a beautiful kitchen, long table and tasting bar.

Library Square Conference Centre 350 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 6B1 Polly Argo ........... 604-331-3823 604-331-4014

rooms@vpl.ca www.vpl.ca/rooms Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby V5H 4G8 Heather Bosiak ... 604-432-6352 604-432-6296

facilities.info@metrovancouver.org

www.metrovancouver.org Michael J Fox Theatre 7373 MacPherson Ave, Burnaby V5J 2B7 Monika Vriend .... 604-664-8875 604-664-8561

monika.vriend@sd41.bc.ca

www.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue SFU 580 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 1L6 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-5800 778-782-5812

dialogue@sfu.ca www.sfu.ca/dialogue Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre 23898 Rawlison Cres, Langley V1M 3R6 Malcolm Weatherston ................... 604-882-9313

visit@mtnviewconservation.org

www.mtnviewconservation.org

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Lower Mainland Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 Gwilyn Timmers ...... 604-822-4643 604-822-2974

rentals@moa.ubc.ca www.moa.ubc.ca/rentals

The ReďŹ nery 1115 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1M1 Tycson Boult ....... 604-687-8001 604-687-7479

www.thereďŹ neryvancouver.com

Nikkei Centre 6688 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby V5E 4M7 Kaoru Nagao ...... 604-777-7000 604-777-7701

knagao@nikkeiplace.org www.nikkeiplace.org Norman Rothstein Theatre 950 41st Ave W, Vancouver V5Z 2N7 .............. 604-257-5111 604-257-5119

www.normanrothsteintheatre.com Richmond Country Club 9100 Steveston Hwy, Richmond V7A 1M5 Lisa Wood .......... 604-277-3141 604-241-3737

lwood@richmond-cc.org www.richmond-cc.org A country club setting, Richmond Country Club is the perfect location for your next corporate golf event, business seminar or large celebration.

PaciďŹ c National Exhibition 2901 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 5J1 Kari-Lynne Brock ..... 604-253-2311 604-251-7761

kbrock@pne.ca www.pne.ca Pan PaciďŹ c Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Brent Lavery ....... 604-662-8111 604-891-2861

sales@panpaciďŹ cvancouver.com

www.panpaciďŹ cvancouver.com Presentation House Theatre 333 ChesterďŹ eld Ave, North Vancouver V7M 3G9 Denise Lysak ...... 604-990-3474 604-990-3479

gm@phtheatre.org www.phtheatre.org

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 Warren Purchase .... 778-296-1400 778-296-1429

info@richmondoval.ca www.richmondoval.ca

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River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond V6X 3P8 .......................................... 866-748-3718

reservations@riverrock.com www.riverrock.com Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver V6Z 2W3 Joe Oliveira ........ 604-713-1811 604-713-1813

joe.oliveira@vancouver.ca

www.roundhouse.ca The Roxy Cabaret 932 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L2 Tania Richards .... 604-331-7999 604-605-4351

tania@granvillevan.com www.roxyvan.com Where life is like a beer commercial! The Roxy is the Vancouver institution best known for its live music, great service and outrageous antics. Let us help you plan an event to remember.

Science World British Columbia 1455 Quebec St Telus World of Science, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 Julio Guzman...... 604-443-7475 604-443-7430

jguzman@scienceworld.ca

www.scienceworld.ca Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 2G6 .............. 604-606-6400 604-606-6401

studiorentals@thedancecentre.ca

www.thedancecentre.ca Scotiabank Theatre 900 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 3G5 Craig Di Rocco ................................ 604-630-1015

craig.dirocco@cineplex.com www.cineplex.com SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-5800 778-782-5818

dialogue@sfu.ca www.sfu.ca/mecs Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Ryan Matheson .... 604-582-9288 604-582-9712

ryan.matheson@sheratonguildford.com

www.sheraton.com/guildford Sip Resto Lounge 1117 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1M1 Tycson Boult ....... 604-687-7474 604-687-7479

info@siplounge.com www.siplounge.com Studio 31 5th Ave E Studio 31, Vancouver V5T 1G7 Bryan Ward .................................... 604-873-4454

info@vancouverstudiorental.com

www.vancouverstudiorental.com Surrey Board of Trade 14439 104 Ave Suite 101, Surrey V3R 1M1 Heather Booth .... 604-581-7130 604-588-7549

info@businessinsurrey.com

www.businessinsurrey.com Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Noni Bruyere ...... 604-488-8647 604-488-8617

nbruyere@tcclub.com www.tcclub.com Terra Nova Sharing Farm 3675 Westminster Hwy Suite 100 PO Box 22006, Richmond V7C 5V2 Karen Dar Woon............................. 604-329-7240

info@sharingfarm.ca www.sharingfarm.ca The Ticket Kitchen & Bar 808 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 1C1 Victoria Barrie .... 604-694-2467 604-649-2466

events@theticketbar.ca www.theticketbar.ca Tourism Burnaby 4603 Kingsway Suite 309, Burnaby V5H 4M4 Ian Wish ............. 604-419-0375 604-419-0370

iwish@tourismburnaby.com

www.tourismburnaby.com UBC Alma Mater Society 6138 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 1Z1 Jane Kim ............ 604-822-3465 604-822-4711

conco2@ams.ubc.ca

www.amsconferencecentre.com UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver V6Z 3B7 Michelle Penney............................. 604-827-5444

michelle.penney@ubc.ca

www.robsonsquare.ubc.ca

V Lounge at Earls Yaletown 1095 Mainland St Upper Level, Vancouver V6B 5P9 Kate Allen........... 604-688-5954 604-688-4991

yaletown@theplacetov.ca

www.theplacetov.ca/vancouver Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 2H7 Dana Sullivant .... 604-662-4700 604-682-1086

rentals@vanartgallery.bc.ca

www.vanartgallery.bc.ca Vancouver Civic Theatres 649 Cambie St, Vancouver V6B 2P1 Peter Kendall ...... 604-665-3028 604-665-3001

peter.kendall@vancouver.ca

www.vancouver.ca/theatres Consider the Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse or ďŹ&#x201A;exible meeting rooms at the QET Salons for events, meetings, receptions, dinners etc.

Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0C3 Lynn Menzies ..... 604-647-7345 604-647-7232

lmenzies@vancouverconventioncentre.com

www.vancouverconventioncentre.com Committed to service excellence as well as environmental sustainability, the Vancouver Convention Centre ensures every event is nothing less than remarkable.

Vancouver International Film Centre 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3M7 Barbara Chirinos ..... 604-685-0260 604-688-8221

info@viff.org www.vifc.org

Vancouver Lookout 555 Hastings St W PO Box 12120, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne....... 604-689-0421 604-689-5447

events@vancouverlookout.com

www.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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 220 guests.

Vtix Solutions Corp 8531 Fairway Rd, Richmond V7C 1Y5 Nigel Alexander .... 604-241-7292 604-241-7727

sales@vtix.com www.vtix.com Westside Grand 1928 Broadway W, Vancouver V6J 1Z2 Madeleine McAllister .................... 604-736-1928 604-736-1929 madeleine@westsidegrand.ca

www.westsidegrand.ca

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Historical or Themed or Outdoor Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5G 3T6 .............. 604-297-4565 604-297-4557

bvm@burnaby.ca

www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Canlan Ice Sports North Shore 2411 Mount Seymour Pkwy, North Vancouver V7H 2Y9 Brent Honey........ 604-924-0828 604-924-0822

northshore@icesports.com www.icesports.com Celebration on Water 233 1st St W Suite 410, North Vancouver V7M 1B3 Suzanne C Bidinost ........................ 604-754-0242 604-980-0371 info@celebrationonwater.com

www.celebrationonwater.com

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Fraser Valley Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor cont’d

Coast Workplace Centre for Spiritual and Ethical Development Jim Evans ....................................... 604-685-6560

info@workplacecentre.org

www.workplacecentre.org

Yacht Charters

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants Tradex – Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford V2T 6H5 Vali Marling ........ 604-851-4166 604-850-7699

vmarling@fvtradex.com www.fvtradex.com

Event Planners

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Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition 1875 Boundary Rd, Vancouver V5M 3Y7 Naomi Deildal .... 604-293-2221 604-909-6232

naomideildal@deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca

www.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca Unique, award-winning venue, ideal for business meetings, training seminars and cocktail receptions. Call Naomi at 778.231.4249 for info.

Edible Canada at the Market 1595 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Eric Pateman .................................. 604-558-0040

epateman@ediblecanada.com

www.ediblecanada.com Edible British at the market is now open and features an expanded culinary tourism operation, 175 seat bistro, demonstration kitchen and private dining area and so much more! This is your answer for any and all culinary events including chef-guided market tours, cooking classes and demos, team building, gift baskets and many other delectable adventures that showcase Canada’s amazing food and wine scene. Call or email us for more info and let us plan your next culinary adventure.

Goldcorp Centre for the Arts 149 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-5800 778-782-5818

dialogue@sfu.ca www.sfu.ca/mecs Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 4th Ave, Richmond V7E 3J1 Rob Hart ............. 604-664-9009 604-664-9008

gog.info@pc.gc.ca

www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Hycroft – University Women’s Club of Vancouver 1489 McRae Ave, Vancouver V6H 1V1 Jennifer Squires...... 604-731-4662 604-731-3710

events@uwcvancouver.ca

www.uwcvancouver.ca Lions Communications Inc 12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond V6V 1J7 Paul Cheung ....... 604-278-8000 604-909-2642

info@summernightmarket.com

www.summernightmarket.com Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 Gwilyn Timmers .... 604-822-4643 604-822-2974

rentals@moa.ubc.ca www.moa.ubc.ca/rentals UBC Botanical Garden: Reception Centre 6804 Marine Dr SW, Vancouver V6T 1Z4 Kathy Li............... 604-822-3928 604-822-2016

garden.info@ubc.ca

www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca Vancouver Aquarium Box 3232 Stanley Park, Vancouver V6B 3X8 Lila Blair ............. 604-659-3456 604-659-3584

cateringandevents@vanaqua.org

www.vanaqua.org Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 2H7 Dana Sullivant .... 604-662-4700 604-682-1086

rentals@vanartgallery.bc.ca

www.vanartgallery.bc.ca Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver V6J 1A3 Nicola Clur.......... 604-257-8300 604-737-2621

info@vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

CORPORATE

Yacht

Rebar Creative 151 32500 South Fraser Way Suite 358, Abbotsford V2T 4W1 Joanne Severn ............................... 604-854-0355

joanne@rebarcreative.com

www.rebarcreative.com

Chic Meetings and Events on the Water

Floral Design and Plants The Corporate Yacht Bayshore Resort & Marina 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 Elizabeth Showman........................ 604-681-7700 604-689-1207

elizabeth@thecorporateyacht.net

www.thecorporateyacht.net Chic meetings and events on the water.

Experience the ultimate in modern décor, five star cuisine and spectacular unobstructed harbour views on board Vancouver’s only luxury private charter yacht, The Corporate Yacht. The yacht is the perfect venue for a unique and memorable corporate event.

Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd 6464 Burns St, Burnaby V5E 1T2 Jane Boddy......... 604-438-4960 604-947-2189

boats@fairweathercruises.com

www.fairweathercruises.com The best views are from the water. Call us first! We offer the largest choice of vessels to accommodate groups of all sizes. The vessels are ideal for incentives, conferences, family celebrations, client and staff appreciations. We offer superior service while taking care of all the details relating to your event.

Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke .... 604-688-7246 604-687-5868

tours@boatcruises.com www.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.

Pride of Vancouver Charters Ltd 450 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 3J1 .............. 604-687-5533 604-687-5538

info@vancouvercharters.com

www.vancouvercharters.com Vancouver Champagne Cruises Inc Granville Island, Vancouver V6H 3S4 Ken Milne ........... 604-687-4377 604-688-8081

info@champagnecruises.com

www.champagnecruises.com

Fraser Valley

Simply Perfect Flowers 33286 South Fraser Way Suite 1, Abbotsford V2S 2B4 Alexis MacLeod .... 604-557-0055 604-557-0057

simplyperfectflowers@telus.net

www.simplyperfectflowers.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Eighteen Pastures 29110 Matheson Ave, Mission V2V 6H5 Wayne Lindberg ...... 604-462-8622 604-462-8689

eighteenpastures@hotmail.com Hope Golf Club 900 Golf Course Rd Box 824, Hope V0X 1L0 Claudette Krahn ............................. 604-869-5881

hopegolf@telus.net www.hopegolfclub.com

Hotels and Motels Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites 2020 Sumas Way, Abbotsford V2S 2C7 Greg Langley ...... 604-853-1880 604-853-1951

coastabb@telus.net www.coasthotels.com Harrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace..... 866-338-1111 604-796-1212

info@harrisonbeachhotel.com

www.harrisonbeachhotel.com Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2C6 Christine Lane .... 604-870-1050 604-870-1060

clane@ramadaabbotsford.ca

www.ramadaabbotsford.ca

Photography – Event/Videography Jeff Andrews Photography 2945 Southern Cres, Abbotsford V2T 5H8 Jeff Andrews.................................. 604-855-0133

jeff@jeffandrewsphotography.com

www.jeffandrewsphotography.com

Printers/Copiers Globe Printers 30711 Simpson Rd Suite 707, Abbotsford V2T 6Y7 Kelvin Pierson..... 604-864-2349 604-864-2356

www.globeprinters.com

Resorts/Retreats

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Harrison Hot Springs 499 Hot Springs Rd PO Box 255, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Robert Reyerse ..... 604-796-0288 604-796-0289

robert@tourismharrison.com

www.tourismharrison.com

Audiovisual Services Go Audio Inc 45781 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack V2P 1B5 Mike Evans ......... 604-792-2856 604-792-2840

mike@goaudio.ca www.goaudio.ca

Bus Services Valley Airporter Ltd 33038 Old Riverside Rd, Abbotsford V2S 7B3 .......................................... 604-751-6688

info@valleyairporter.ca www.valleyairporter.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Kilby Historic Site 215 Kilby Rd PO Box 55, Harrison Mills V0M 1L0 Jo-Anne Leon ..... 604-796-9576 604-796-9592

info@kilby.ca www.kilby.ca The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford V2T 0B3 .............. 604-864-8087 604-864-8048

info@thereach.ca www.thereach.ca

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

www.beachgardens.com The Bowen Island Lodge 380 Cardena Rd, Bowen Island V0N 1G1 Sam Owen Trethewey .................... 604-947-2129 604-947-2122

reservations@bowenislandlodge.ca

www.bowenislandlodge.ca

Event Planners Coastal Weddings and Events 7831 Eagle Dr, Halfmoon Bay V0N 1Y1 Melissa Trip.................................... 604-720-3698

melissa@coastalweddingsandevents.ca

www.coastalweddingsandevents.ca

Hotels and Motels Historic Lund Hotel 1436 Highway 101, Lund V0N 2G0 Nicole Robertson .... 604-414-0474 604-414-0476

nicole@lundhotel.com www.lundhotel.com Ocean Ridge Retreat 1229 St Andrews Rd, Gibsons V0N 1V1 Bette Sterling ..... 604-886-1609 604-886-1614

orr@dccnet.com www.oceanridgeretreat.com Powell River Town Centre Hotel 4660 Joyce Ave, Powell River V8A 3B6 Shelley Halliday ...... 604-485-3000 604-485-3031

info@prtowncentrehotel.com

www.prtowncentrehotel.com

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa 100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Ian Maw ............. 604-796-4714 604-796-9374

info@harrisonresort.com

www.harrisonresort.com

Tourist Attractions – Major Hell’s Gate Airtram PO Box 129, Hope V0X 1L0 Debbie McKinney ........................... 604-867-9277 604-867-9279 visit@hellsgateairtram.com

www.hellsgateairtram.com

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Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack V2R 4A7 Ana Macedo ....... 604-824-9927 604-824-9957

amacedo@chilliwackheritagepark.com

www.chilliwackheritagepark.com Harrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace..... 866-338-1111 604-796-1212

info@harrisonbeachhotel.com

www.harrisonbeachhotel.com Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32325 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford V2T 1W7 Tamaka Fisher .... 604-859-3134 604-854-5077

mcainfo@abbotsford.ca www.abbotsford.ca Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2C6 Christine Lane .... 604-870-1050 604-870-1060

clane@ramadaabbotsford.ca

www.ramadaabbotsford.ca Tourism Abbotsford 34561 Delair Rd, Abbotsford V2S 2E1 Yvonne Hayden ..... 604-864-5675 604-850-7699

yhayden@tourismabbotsford.ca

www.tourismabbotsford.ca

Cocoa West Chocolatier 581C Artisan Ln, Bowen Island V0N 1G2 Joanne Mogridge ........................... 604-947-2996

contact@cocoawest.com www.cocoawest.com

Regional Convention Spaces The Bowen Island Lodge 380 Cardena Rd, Bowen Island V0N 1G1 Sam Owen Trethewey .................... 604-947-2129 604-947-2122

reservations@bowenislandlodge.ca

www.bowenislandlodge.ca

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS Sea to Sky Resorts/Retreats Birken Lakeside Resort PO Box 369 9179 Portage Rd, Birken V0N 2L0 Annie Wilkinson ............................. 604-452-3255

poppet58@yahoo.com www.blrproperties.net Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina 12849 Lagoon Rd PO Box 153, Madeira Park V0N 2H0 Jennifer Santos .... 604-883-2456 403-410-7406

admin@paintedboat.com

www.paintedboat.com West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort General Delivery, Egmont V0N 1N0 Paul Hansen ....... 877-988-3838 604-883-3604

lodge@wcwl.com www.wcwl.com

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities The Bowen Island Lodge 380 Cardena Rd, Bowen Island V0N 1G1 Sam Owen Trethewey .................... 604-947-2129 604-947-2122

reservations@bowenislandlodge.ca

www.bowenislandlodge.ca Club Bon Accueil 5110 Manson Ave, Powell River V8A 3P1 Linda Cosentino .... 604-483-3966 604-483-3966

admin@clubbonaccueil.com

www.clubbonaccueil.com West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort General Delivery, Egmont V0N 1N0 Paul Hansen ....... 877-988-3838 604-883-3604

lodge@wcwl.com www.wcwl.com

Lions Bay Art Gallery 350 Centre Rd Unit E Lions Bay Centre, Lions Bay V0N 2E0 Alice Tickner ................................... 604-921-7865

mtick@telus.net www.lionsbayartgallery.com

Entertainment Services Paintertainment.ca 68 Garibaldi Dr, Whistler V0N 1B1 Cary Campbell Lopes...................... 604-938-0932

cary@paintertainment.ca

www.paintertainment.ca Whistler Tasting Tours 4111 Golfers Approach Unit 201, Whistler V0N 1B4 ............. 604-902-8687 604-905-1337

info@whistlertastingtours.com

www.whistlertastingtours.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Nicklaus North Golf Course 8080 Nicklaus North Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B8 Chloe Thomas..... 800-386-9898 604-938-8891

cthomas@golfbc.com www.nicklausnorth.com

Hotels and Motels Aava Whistler Hotel 4005 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Hattie Myers ...... 604-932-2522 604-932-6311

hattie@aavawhistlerhotel.com

www.aavawhistlerhotel.com

Pan PaciďŹ c Whistler Village Centre 4299 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Don Prins ............ 604-880-1922 604-966-5501

dprins@panpaciďŹ c.com

www.panpaciďŹ cwhistler.com Sandman Hotel & Suites Squamish 39400 Discovery Way, Squamish V8B 0R5 Julia Barreiros .... 604-848-6000 604-898-6808

gm_squamish@sandman.ca

www.sandmanhotels.com The Westin Resort & Spa 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Susan Kneider .... 604-905-5000 604-905-5589

sales@westinwhistler.com

www.westinwhistler.com Whistler Pinnacle Hotel 4319 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Kelly Single ........ 604-318-5479 604-938-3298

sales@whistlerpinnacle.com

www.whistlerpinnacle.com Whistler Village Inn & Suites 4429 Sundial Pl, Whistler V0N 1B4 Brandi MacLean...... 604-315-6284 604-932-3487

brandi@atliďŹ cseatosky.com

www.whistlervillageinnandsuites.com

Tourism Squamish 38551 Loggers Ln Suite 101, Squamish V8B 0H2 Lesley Weeks ..... 604-815-5084 604-815-5068

info@tourismsquamish.com

www.tourismsquamish.com

Banquet Facilities Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Stephen Webb ... 800-515-4050 604-966-5093

swebb@hiltonwhistler.com

www.hiltonwhistler.com

Caterers Whistler Cooks! Catering Company 1345 Alpha Lake Rd Suite 4, Whistler V0N 1B1 Hilarie Cousar..... 604-938-8835 604-938-8814

cater@whistlercooks.com

www.whistlercooks.com

Decor and Design Services Eleni Floral Design & Decor 7381 Laurel St Suite 11, Pemberton V0N 2L1 Gillian TifďŹ n .................................... 604-902-0775

info@eleniďŹ&#x201A;oral.com www.eleniďŹ&#x201A;oral.com

Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler 4154 Village Green, Whistler V0N 1B4 Cally McMillan ............................... 604-938-2309

cmcmillan@crystal-lodge.com

www.crystal-lodge.com The Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B4 .............. 604-938-8000 604-938-2055

chateauwhistlerresort@fairmont.com

www.fairmont.com/whistler Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Stephen Webb ... 800-515-4050 604-966-5093

swebb@hiltonwhistler.com

www.hiltonwhistler.com Nita Lake Lodge 2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler V0N 1B2 Lindsey Turner .... 604-966-5700 604-966-5709

sales@nitalakelodge.com

www.nitalakelodge.com Pan PaciďŹ c Whistler Mountainside 4320 Sundial Cres, Whistler V0N 1B4 Don Prins ............ 604-880-1922 604-905-2995

dprins@panpaciďŹ c.com

www.panpaciďŹ cwhistler.com

Tourist Attractions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Major

Wildplay Element Parks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whistler 16 Mile Creek FSR Cougar Mountain, Whistler V0N 1B8 Guest Services ............................... 888-297-2222

guestservices-whistler@wildplay.com

www.wildplay.com

Regional Convention Spaces

Sea to Sky Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Sunwolf 70002 Squamish Valley Rd PO Box 244, Brackendale V0N 1H0 ......................................... 877-806-8046

sunwolf@sunwolf.net www.sunwolf.net

CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre 39645 Government Rd, Squamish V8B 0B6 Ken Tanner ......... 604-898-9335 604-898-2509

generalmanager@wcra.org

www.wcra.org/roundhouse The CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre in Squamish â&#x20AC;&#x201C; conferences, trade shows, meetings and banquets set in a spectacular mountain vista.

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histler, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly-acclaimed year-round destination resort, is the location of choice for meeting planners and delegates seeking elevated experiences and exceptional value. Whistler consistently and successfully extends its enchanting alpine embrace to the world, as evidenced by its role as Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Located 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, Whistler offers more than 5,400 guestrooms â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including hotel rooms, condominiums, townhomes, B&Bs and chalets â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 100-plus restaurants and bars, 20 spas, four championship golf courses, approximately 200 retail shops, and nearly 150,000 square feet of conference space. The Whistler Conference Centre alone provides 65,000 square feet of central

meeting space and distinctive, urban-style amenities.

Meeting delegates can opt for the scenic, two-hour drive along the Sea to Sky Highway, enjoy a threehour rail journey on the Whistler Mountaineer or beneďŹ t from an eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-eye view before arriving in Whistler via ďŹ&#x201A;oat plane or helicopter.

In the heart of Whistlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant Village, visitors and locals congregate to dine, shop, unwind and rejuvenate. Post-meeting, guests can embark on endless adventures ranging from mountain biking and golďŹ ng, to hiking, rock climbing, ATV tours and water sports.

Accolades such as the most skiable terrain and the longest ski season in North America have earned Whistler its reputation as a world-renowned winter sports mecca. Whistler is also a family-friendly resort and its enticing selection of spousal and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Capital gains Located in British Columbia’s capital city, the 73,000-square-foot Victoria Conference Centre hosts over 230 events a year. The adjacent Crystal Garden building – a Victoria landmark inspired by London’s once-famous Crystal Palace – adds 25,000 square feet of meeting space to the centre’s capacity.

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TOP: Numerous hotels around Victoria’s inner harbour offer excellent options for meetings, accommodations and views

With eight meeting rooms, two ballrooms and over 13,000 square feet of event space, Victoria’s Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites is suitable for larger gatherings

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shortage of convention hotels to choose from. The four-diamond Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel boasts five modern meeting rooms totalling 5,000 square feet of flexible space, while the Inn at Laurel Point features an outdoor terrace, various boardrooms and a ballroom that can accommodate 250 people. The Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, with eight meeting rooms, two ballrooms and over 13,000 square feet of event space, is suitable for larger gatherings.

Meeting space designed specifically for business use is available here too. The Victoria Executive Centre offers boardrooms and lounges of various sizes, with full hosting services (presentation support, videoconferencing and webcasting capabilities, plus catering) to boot.

Sooke, southwest of Victoria, boasts one of Canada’s mildest climates – not to mention facilities like the Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort, with 122 guest rooms and an executive convention centre of over 5,000 square feet. Resort staff includes a convention co-ordinator to assist in your planning.

For a more intimate retreat, try the 28-room Sooke Harbour House. It features four rooms for meetings and workshops, the largest of which can hold up to 145 people. Delegates can dine at the on-site restaurant, where herbs, edible flowers and vegetables from the grounds are used to make mouthwatering meals.

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Western front The communities that dot Vancouver Island’s western shoreline – Bamfield, Ucluelet and Tofino – set a spectacular scene for your next convention. With sparkling water stretching far as the eye can see, these meeting places make for unforgettable experiences.

Canada’s premier coastal and marine research facility, the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, offers a 4,575-square-foot conference space for up to 150 people. An adjacent cafeteria can provide additional square footage, if needed, and some on-site lodging is available.

Perched on rocky headlands above the Pacific Ocean, Ucluelet’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort has space for meetings, corporate retreats and conferences of 10 to 140 delegates.

Among the post-business activities to do in the area are whale watching and, if the weather allows it, storm watching.

The 85-room Best Western Tin Wis Resort Hotel in Nanaimo features the largest meeting space on Canada’s Pacific Rim: 4,000 square feet to accommodate as many as 250 guests. Wireless Internet, an LCD projector and breakout rooms are some of the additional amenities available.

Strait talk Separated from B.C.’s mainland by the Strait of Georgia, Vancouver Island’s east coast provides a plethora of places in which to convene. In Campbell River, the Best Western Plus Austrian Chalet includes two tasteful rooms with spectacular ocean views; the larger Alpine Room can accommodate 80.

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don’t require boarding, the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay offers halls, lounges and meeting rooms for as many as 500 standing.

Qualicum Beach’s Civic Centre includes a 7,800-square-foot auditorium that can be divided into two halls by a floor-to-ceiling partition. For meeting space that includes overnight lodging, try the Pacific Shores Resort & Spa in nearby Nanoose Bay with a number of guest suites and an 1,100-square-foot meeting room for up to 80 people.

In Nanaimo, the 38,000-square-foot Vancouver Island Conference Centre has been recognized for exceptional service, building design, sustainability and high-tech innovation. It can accommodate events for up to 1,300 delegates.

Island life The Gulf Islands, located in the waters of the Strait of Georgia, offer pristine corporate getaways. Sonora Resort on Sonora Island boasts a custom-built conference centre and longhouse, 84

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The Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria features an outdoor terrace, various boardrooms and a ballroom that can accommodate 250 people

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each fully equipped with the latest meeting technology, and a 7,200-square-foot pavilion that’s ideal for large conferences.

Bright spaces and custom catering at Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island can accommodate up to 150 delegates. Though complimentary wireless is available throughout the inn, cellphone service is not.

On Cortes Island, the Hollyhock learning centre has hosted workshops and retreats for 30 years. Hollyhock has four multipurpose meeting rooms with capacity for over 100 people.

Conference resources like an LCD projector, flip charts and a sound system are available.

The Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa on Galiano Island, easily accessed from Vancouver by ferry or floatplane, has two conference rooms that seat 24 people each (or 40 standing). On Saltspring Island, the Harbour House Hotel offers several meeting options: the 120-capacity Orchard Room, the 50-person (standing) Crofton Room and the 160-person (standing) apple orchard, set amid the hotel’s own organic farm. Ą

The four-diamond Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel boasts five modern meeting rooms totalling 5,000 square feet of flexible space

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Maritime Heritage Society 621 Island Hwy PO Box 483, Campbell River V9W 5C1 Trish Whiteside..... 250-286-3161 250-286-3162

maritimeheritage.centre@crnfp.net

www.bcp45.org Book your next event in our beautiful facility, with a lovely, unobstructed view of Discovery Passage.

Waterfront venue with lots of character.

Cherry Point Estate Wines 840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill V0R 1L3 Xavier Bonilla ..... 250-743-1272 250-743-1059

info@cherrypointestatewines.com

www.cherrypointestatewines.com

Chemainus

Resorts/Retreats

Tourist Attractions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Major

Hollyhock PO Box 127 Mansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing, Cortes Island V0P 1K0 Heidi Hartman .... 250-935-6576 250-935-6424

groupbookings@hollyhock.ca

www.hollyhock.ca

Chemainus Tours 9448 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus V0R 1K5 Jim Bangle ......... 250-246-5055 250-246-9299

jim@chemainustours.com

www.chemainustours.com

Cortes Island

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Resorts/Retreats Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community 399 Clubhouse Dr, Courtenay V9N 9G3 Gregor Mowatt... 250-703-5050 250-703-5020

gmowatt@crownisle.com

www.crownisle.com KingďŹ sher Oceanside Resort & Spa 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay V9N 9R9 Cristina Baldini ... 250-338-1323 250-338-0058

cristina@kingďŹ sherspa.com

www.kingďŹ sherspa.com

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VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS Restaurants

Honeymoon Bay

Bisque Restaurant 307B 14th St, Courtenay V9N 8P5 .......................................... 250-334-8564

www.bisquerestaurant.ca

Community Halls

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Ave Box 3780, Courtenay V9N 7P1 Deborah Renz ..... 250-338-2420 250-338-7720

admin@sidwilliamstheatre.com

www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

Cowichan Bay

Telecommunications/ Videoconferencing/Webcasting AVT Audio Visual Telecommunications Corp 1231 Sutherland Dr, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N2 Garry Robb.......... 250-217-7127 250-715-1671

ceo@avt.net www.avt.net

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd Box 22, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N0 Suzan Lagrove ................................ 250-746-4955

cwbs@classicboats.org www.classicboats.org

Honeymoon Bay Community Hall 10022 Park Dr, Honeymoon Bay V0R 1Y0 Linda Blatchford.... 250-749-6742 250-749-6341

lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca www.cvrd.bc.ca

Resorts/Retreats Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat 10028 Park Dr Box 121, Honeymoon Bay V0R 1Y0 Chris Clarke ........ 888-749-4252 250-749-4254

admin@honeymoonbayretreat.com

www.honeymoonbayretreat.com

Ladysmith

Banquet Facilities Ricky’s All-Day Grill 370 Trans Canada Hwy No 24, Ladysmith V9G 1T9 Donna Streeter ..... 250-245-7933 250-245-5212

ladysmith@rickysr.com www.gotorickys.com

Lake Cowichan

Community Halls

Duncan

Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall 309 South Shore Rd Box 777, Lake Cowichan V0R 2G0 Linda Blatchford ...... 250-749-6742 250-749-6341

lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca www.cvrd.bc.ca

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Duncan-Cowichan Visitor Info Centre 381 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3R5 Sonja Nagel........ 250-748-1111 250-746-8222

chamber@duncancc.bc.ca

www.duncancc.bc.ca

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena 311 South Shore Rd PO Box 777, Lake Cowichan V0R 2G0 Linda Blatchford ...... 250-749-6742 250-749-6341

lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca www.cvrd.bc.ca

Banquet Facilities Travelodge Duncan 140 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3P7 Donna Petrie....... 250-748-4311 250-748-1774

dpetrie@travelodgeduncan.com

www.travelodgeduncan.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn 6474 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 6C6 Karla Silva .......... 250-748-2722 250-748-2207

ksilva@cowichanvalleyinn.com

www.cowichanvalleyinn.com Travelodge Duncan 140 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3P7 Donna Petrie....... 250-748-4311 250-748-1774

dpetrie@travelodgeduncan.com

www.travelodgeduncan.com

Resorts/Retreats The Quamichan Inn 1478 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan V9L 5R2 Colleen Wiegel... 250-746-7028 250-746-5223

quamichaninn@shaw.ca

www.thequamichaninn.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Quwutsun Cultural & Conference Centre 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan V9L 6P4 Harvey Dick ........ 250-746-8119 250-746-4143

harvey@quwutsun.ca www.quwutsun.ca

Gabriola Island

Resorts/Retreats The Haven 240 Davis Rd, Gabriola Island V0R 1X1 Louise Amuir ...... 877-247-9238 250-247-8454

louise@haven.ca www.haven.ca

Galiano Island

Resorts/Retreats Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa 134 Madrona Dr, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Conny Nordin...... 250-539-3388 250-539-3338

info@galianoinn.com www.galianoinn.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Driftwood Village Resort 205 Bluff East Rd, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Shelley Lawson..... 250-539-5457 250-539-5058

info@driftwoodvillage.com

www.driftwoodvillage.com

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Mesachie Lake

Community Halls Mesachie Lake Hall 9315 South Shore Rd, Mesachie Lake V0R 2N0 Linda Blatchford ...... 250-749-6742 250-749-6341

lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca www.cvrd.bc.ca

Nanaimo

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Vancouver Island 65 Front St Suite 501, Nanaimo V9R 5H9 Denise Le Gal ..... 250-754-3500 250-754-3599

info@tourismvi.ca www.tourismvi.ca

Banquet Facilities Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Denise Tacon ...... 250-244-4050 250-244-4055

dtacon@viconference.com

www.viconference.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Nanaimo Golf Club 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo V9S 3N8 Ash Chadha ........ 250-758-2451 250-758-9612

ash@nanaimogolfclub.ca

www.nanaimogolfclub.ca

Hotels and Motels Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 6E4 Kelly Ackeral ...... 250-753-6601 250-753-4155

k.ackeral@coasthotels.com

www.coasthotels.com Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview 809 Island Hwy S, Nanaimo V9R 5K1 .............. 250-754-8171 250-754-8557

info@nanaimohotel.com

www.nanaimohotel.com Grand Hotel Nanaimo 4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo V9T 4Z4 Susie Sirri ........... 250-758-3000 250-729-2808

susie.sirri@thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca

www.thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel 1 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo V8Z 5M2 Monique Smit..... 250-753-2241 250-753-6522

info@hojonanaimo.com

www.hojonanaimo.com

Inn on Long Lake 4700 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo V9T 1W6 James Young ...... 250-758-1144 250-758-5832

reservations@innonlonglake.com

www.innonlonglake.com Painted Turtle Guesthouse 121 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 3A2 Sabrina Sawchuk .... 250-753-4432 250-753-4434

stay@paintedturtle.ca www.paintedturtle.ca

Regional Convention Spaces Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Denise Tacon ...... 250-244-4050 250-244-4055

dtacon@viconference.com

www.viconference.com

Telecommunications/ Videoconferencing/ Webcasting Message Impact Systems Inc 2865 Fairbanks St, Nanaimo V9S 3T2 Dave Roitner....... 250-585-2232 866-306-3140

info@messageimpact.com

www.messageimpact.com

Tourist Attractions – Major

Event Planners Evergreen Exhibitions Ltd PO Box 574, Parksville V9P 2G6 Sue Miller........... 800-471-1112 250-248-0640

homeshowtime@shaw.ca www. homeshowtime.com

Hotels and Motels Travelodge Parksville 424 West Island Hwy, Parksville V9P 1K8 Brandy Presley.... 250-248-2232 250-248-3273

brandy@travelodgeparksville.com

www.travelodgeparksville.com

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets Beyond Baskets 721 Foxtail Ave, Parksville V9P 2S3 Monica Mayhew ............................ 250-954-8097

info@beyondbaskets.ca

www.beyondbaskets.ca

Resorts/Retreats Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Krystal Adams .... 250-248-2072 250-248-4140

krystal.adams@tigh-na-mara.com www. tigh-na-mara.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Wildplay Element Parks – Nanaimo 35 Nanaimo River Rd, Nanaimo V9X 1S5 Guest Services ............................... 888-716-7374

guestservices-nanaimo@wildplay.com

www.wildplay.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Beban Park Recreation Centre 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9T 3K7 Janelle Timmins ...... 250-756-5202 250-756-5240

janelle.timmins@nanaimo.ca

www.nanaimo.ca Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Denise Tacon ...... 250-244-4050 250-244-4055

dtacon@viconference.com

www.viconference.com

North Saanich

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Muse Winery 11195 Chalet Rd, North Saanich V8L 5M1 Doug Stuart ........ 250-656-2552 250-665-7616

info@musewinery.ca www.musewinery.ca

Parksville

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Oceanside Tourism – Parksville & Qualicum Beach PO Box 239, Parksville V9P 2G4 Karyn Doerksen..... 250-248-6300 250-248-6308

karyn@oceansidetourism.com

www.VisitParksvilleQualicumBeach.com Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 99 1275 East Island Hwy, Parksville V9P 2G3 Kim Burden ......... 250-248-3613 250-248-5210

info@parksvillechamber.com

www.parksvillechamber.com

Banquet Facilities Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Ave Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit .... 250-248-6234 250-248-8634

info@parksvillecentre.com

www.parksvillecentre.com Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Krystal Adams .... 250-248-2072 250-248-4140

krystal.adams@tigh-na-mara.com

www.tigh-na-mara.com

Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Ave Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit.. 250-248-6234 250-248-8634

info@parksvillecentre.com www. parksvillecentre.com Parksville Community & Conference Centre offers 21,000 sq ft of dedicated meeting place.

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

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Krystal Adams .... 250-248-2072 250-248-4140

krystal.adams@tigh-na-mara.com www. tigh-na-mara.com

Pender Island

Resorts/Retreats Poets Cove Resort & Spa 9801 Spalding Rd, Pender Island V0N 2M3 Ina Timmer...................................... 250-629-2100

events@poetscove.com www.poetscove.com

Port Alberni

Hotels and Motels Hospitality Inn 3835 Redford St, Port Alberni V9Y 3S2 Jonathan Cross ..... 250-723-8111 250-723-0088

info@hospitalityinnportalberni.com

www.hospitalityinnportalberni.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Alberni Valley Multiplex 3737 Roger St, Port Alberni V9Y 8E3 Ron Doetzel ........ 250-720-2518 250-723-6122

ron_doetzel@portalberni.ca

www.portalberni.ca Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre 5895 River Rd Pacific Rim Hwy 4, Port Alberni V9Y 6Z5 .............. 250-724-6800 250-724-6887

info@cedarwood.bc.ca

www.cedarwood.bc.ca Glenwood Sports Centre 4480 Vimy St, Port Alberni V9Y 1A1 Ron Doetzel ........ 250-723-2181 250-723-6122

ron_doetzel@portalberni.ca

www.portalberni.ca

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VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS Port Hardy

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce 7250 Market St PO Box 249, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 .............. 250-949-7622 250-949-6653

phcc@cablerocket.com

www.ph-chamber.bc.ca Tourism Port Hardy PO Box 1321, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 Patti A Smedley.............................. 250-949-2681

psmedley@porthardy.ca

Hotels and Motels Airport Inn 4030 Byng Rd Box 2039, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 .............. 250-949-9434 250-949-6533

stay@airportinn-porthardy.com

www.airportinn-porthardy.com Glen Lyon Inn & Suites 6435 Hardy Bay Rd Box 103, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 .............. 250-949-7115 250-949-7415

info@glenlyoninn.com www.glenlyoninn.com

Gowlland Harbour Oceanfront Resort & Conference Centre 823 Gowlland Harbour Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1H0 .............. 604-541-4639 604-541-4669

info@gowllandharbour.com

www.gowllandharbour.com

Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club 1050 McTavish Rd, Sidney V8L 5T4 Percy Criddle ...... 250-656-3136 250-656-3127

www.glenmeadows.bc.ca

Hotels and Motels Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa 9805 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 Christine Ball ...... 250-655-9770 250-655-9762

christine.ball@sidneypier.com

www.sidneypier.com

Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach V9K 2A5 Missy Dowding..... 250-752-9727 250-752-6602

playpar@golfarrowsmith.com

www.golfarrowsmith.com Eaglecrest Golf Club 2035 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach V9K 1G1 Paul Kim ............. 250-752-6311 250-752-9477

restaurant@eaglecrestgolfclub.ca

www.eaglecrestgolfclub.ca

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities

Quarterdeck Inn & Marina Resort 6555 Hardy Bay Rd PO Box 910, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 Brenda Hubbard.... 250-902-0455 250-902-0454

bren@quarterdeckresort.net

www.quarterdeckresort.net

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach V9K 1S4 .............. 250-752-1992 250-752-1993

qbciviccentre@qualicumbeach.com

www.qualicumbeach.com

Quadra Island

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Historical or Themed or Outdoor

April Point Resort & Spa 900 April Point Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 Laurie McPherson .......................... 250-370-6503 250-598-1361 laurie_mcpherson@obmg.com

www.aprilpoint.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Qualicum Beach

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Resorts/Retreats

Resorts/Retreats

Quathiaski Cove

Resorts/Retreats

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 1 Lighthouse Rd PO Box 460, Quathiaski Cove V0P 1N0 Carol Ann Terreberry ...................... 250-285-2042 250-285-2532 cat@capemudgeresort.bc.ca

www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca Oceanfront resort on Quadra Island, a 10 minute ferry from Campbell River. Experience our hospitality in a relaxed, natural setting perfect for your next meeting

Salt Spring Island

Hotels and Motels Hastings House Country House Hotel 160 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island V8K 2S2 Kristin Catto ....... 800-661-9255 250-537-5333

sales@hastingshouse.com

www.hastingshouse.com

Sidney

Milner Gardens & Woodland 2179 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach V9K 1G1 Geoff Ball ........... 250-752-8573 250-752-3826

milnergardens@shaw.ca

www.milnergardens.org

Caterers Jazzaniah Cafe and Catering 2376 Bevan Ave Suite 106, Sidney V8L 4Z9 Brenda/Jim Courtney ..................... 250-656-2021

jazzaniahcafe@msn.com

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1W9 Brad Edgett......... 250-656-0275 250-656-0271

bedgett@marywinspear.ca

www.marywinspear.ca Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 Leshell Michaluk ..... 250-665-7511 778-426-0715

events@oceandiscovery.ca

www.oceandiscovery.ca Van Isle Marina 2320 Harbour Rd, Sidney V8L 2P6 Nancy Barbour.... 250-656-1138 250-656-0182

info@vanislemarina.com

www.vanislemarina.com

Sooke

Resorts/Retreats Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 0V1 .............. 250-642-0805 250-642-0670

sookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Ocean Wilderness Inn 9171 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 1G3 Lori LeCount ................................... 250-646-2116

stay@oceanwildernessinn.com

www.oceanwildernessinn.com

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Saanich Peninsula, and only minutes from the BC Ferries Terminal and Victoria International Airport.

33,000 square feet of modern, state-of-the-art Meeting, Convention and Reception facilities for small or large groups.

Free on-site parking, full catering service with a commercial kitchen, licensed premises. The perfect home for your next event!

2243 Beacon Avenue

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VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd, Sooke V9Z 0T4 ............... 250-642-3421 250-642-6988

info@sookeharbourhouse.com

www.sookeharbourhouse.com

Resorts/Retreats

Tourist Attractions – Major

Wickaninnish Inn 500 Osprey Lane at Chesterman Beach, Tofino V0R 2Z0 .............. 250-725-3100 250-725-3129

marketing@wickinn.com www.wickinn.com

AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours 5128C Sooke Rd, Sooke V9Z 0E2 Jonathan Heerema......................... 250-642-1933 250-642-1937 jonathan@adrenalinezip.com

www.adrenalinezip.com

Telegraph Cove

Tourist Attractions – Major Stubbs Island Whale Watching PO Box 2-2, Telegraph Cove V0N 3J0 Heike Wieske ..... 800-665-3066 250-928-3102

reservations@stubbs-island.com

www.stubbs-island.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Stubbs Island Whale Watching PO Box 2-2, Telegraph Cove V0N 3J0 Heike Wieske ..... 800-665-3066 250-928-3102

reservations@stubbs-island.com

www.stubbs-island.com

Tofino

Ocean Outfitters Ltd 368 Main St Box 919, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Kenneth Thomson .......................... 250-725-2866 250-725-2880 oceanoutfitters@telus.net

www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Tofino Botanical Gardens & Ecolodge 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy Box 886, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Josie Osborne .... 250-725-1220 250-725-2435

josie@tbgf.org www.tbgf.org

Ucluelet

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Long Beach Golf Course 1850 Pacific Rim Hwy, Ucluelet V0R 2Z0 .............. 250-725-3332 250-725-3302

golf@island.net

www.longbeachgolfcourse.com

Marina West Motel 634 Campbell St PO Box 69, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Ryan Orr.............. 250-725-3277 250-725-3234

gm@marinawest.com www.marinawest.com

Douglas Ludwig Photography 1646 Larch Rd Box 1384, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 Douglas Ludwig.............................. 604-970-6856

dfresh@shaw.ca

www.douglasludwigphotography.com

Tourism Ucluelet 100 Main St Box 428, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 .......................................... 250-726-2485

info@uclueletinfo.com www.ucluelet.ca

Resorts/Retreats Black Rock Oceanfront Resort 596 Marine Dr PO Box 310, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 .......................................... 877-762-5011

reservations@blackrockresort.com

www.blackrockresort.com Canadian Princess Resort 1943 Peninsula Rd PO Box 939, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 Laurie McPherson .......................... 250-370-6503 250-598-1361 laurie_mcpherson@obmg.com

www.canadianprincess.com

Yacht Charters Archipelago Wildlife Cruises Whiskey Landing Marina 1634 Cedar Rd, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 .......................................... 250-726-8289

info@archipelagocruises.com

www.archipelagocruises.com

Victoria

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau 31 Bastion Sq Suite 400, Victoria V8W 1J1 Kelly Pitt ............. 250-414-6999 250-361-9733

kelly.pitt@tourismvictoria.com

www.tourismvictoria.com

Banquet Facilities

Meetings inside or outside Bright, naturally lit meeting spaces for 10 to 150 Tournaments, group bookings for golf great for Team Building On Course accommodation many with full service kitchenettes Full service Pro Shop Driving Range with full practice facilities, newest Taylormade rentals Conveniently only 8 minutes from Comox Airport

www.CrownIsle.com 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC V9N 9G3

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Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2N2 Kris Morash ........ 250-598-4556 250-598-6180

kmorash@walkerhospitality.com

www.oakbaybeachhotel.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Tourist Attractions – Major

Photography – Event/Videography

Hotels and Motels

Regional Convention Spaces

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Box 130, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Sue Bosdet ......... 888-333-5405 250-726-8558

sales@wildretreat.com www.wildretreat.com

Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria 3020 Blanshard St, Victoria V8T 5C7 Greg Shaw.......... 250-382-4400 250-382-4053

meetingsbanquets@comforthotelvictoria.ca

www.choicehotels.ca/cn904

Bus Services Wilson’s Transportation Ltd 4196 Glanford Ave, Victoria V8Z 4B6 Joe Jansen ......... 800-567-3288 250-475-2911

sales@wilsonstransportation.com

www.wilsonstransportation.com

Community Halls Burnside Gorge Community Association 471 Cecilia Ave, Victoria V8T 4T4 Michelle Stafford .... 250-388-5251 250-388-5269

michelle@burnsidegorge.ca

www.burnsidegorge.ca

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants De Armond Management Ltd – Conference & Event Specialists 2661 Queenswood Dr, Victoria V8N 1X6 Marischal De Armond .................... 250-472-7644 250-472-7664

info@dearmondmanagement.com

www.dearmondmanagement.com Future Focus Event Management 4708 Mountain Rd, Victoria V9E 2B4 Pamela Lewis ..... 250-595-0483 250-595-4322

infocus@shaw.ca

Event Planners Future Focus Event Management 4708 Mountain Rd, Victoria V9E 2B4 Pamela Lewis ..... 250-595-0483 250-595-4322

infocus@shaw.ca Monica Powell Event Management 1075 Portage Rd, Victoria V8Z 1L1 Monica Powell ............................... 250-217-0772

www.monicapowellevents.ca

Olympic View Golf Club 643 Latoria Rd, Victoria V9C 3A3 Amy Mitchell ...... 250-474-3673 250-474-4001

amitchell@golfbc.com

www.olympicviewgolf.com The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Cheryl Bushby..... 250-391-7160 250-391-3792

info@bearmountain.ca

www.bearmountain.ca Victoria Golf Club 1110 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2M9 Norma Jean Weinmann ................. 250-598-4321 250-598-4980 normajean@victoriagolf.com

www.victoriagolf.com

Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Victoria 3233 Maple St, Victoria V8X 4Y9 Chris Knight ........ 250-475-7500 250-475-7599

victoria@accentinns.com

www.accentinns.com Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria V8W 1B2 Mark Paul ........... 800-663-5891 250-380-1950

mpaul@chateauvictoria.com

www.chateauvictoria.com Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston St, Victoria V8V 1V4 Charlene Bablitz ...... 250-360-1211 250-360-1418

c.bablitz@coasthotels.com

www.coasthotels.com Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria 3020 Blanshard St, Victoria V8T 5C7 Greg Shaw.......... 250-382-4400 250-382-4053

meetingsbanquets@comforthotelvictoria.ca

www.choicehotels.ca/cn904 Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa 45 Songhees Rd, Victoria V9A 6T3 Nicole MacKinnon.......................... 250-360-2999 250-360-5882

nicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com

www.deltavictoria.com Fairmont Empress 721 Government St, Victoria V8W 1W5 Angela Rafuse-Tahir....................... 250-384-8111 250-389-2747

theempress@fairmont.com

www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites 345 Quebec St, Victoria V8V 1W4 Kerri Moore ........ 250-385-2405 250-480-6593

sales.harbourtowers@silverbirchhotels.com

www.harbourtowers.com Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St, Victoria V8V 1Z8 Avril Matthews ..... 250-386-8721 250-386-9547

reservations@laurelpoint.com

www.laurelpoint.com Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... 250-381-0999 250-381-0988

ronette@magnoliahotel.com

www.magnoliahotel.com Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 3Z5 Joanne Thomson .... 250-480-3800 250-480-3838

sales@victoriamarriott.com

www.marriottvictoria.com Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2N2 Kris Morash ........ 250-598-4556 250-598-6180

kmorash@walkerhospitality.com

www.oakbaybeachhotel.com Oswego Hotel 500 Oswego St, Victoria V8V 5C1 Vanessa Pennington ....................... 250-294-7500 250-294-7509

vpennington@oswegovictoria.com

www.oswegovictoria.com

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VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS Victoria Regent Hotel 1234 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 3H9............. 250-386-2211 250-386-2622

info@victoriaregent.com

www.victoriaregent.com

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Cheryl Bushby..... 250-391-7160 250-391-3792

info@bearmountain.ca

www.bearmountain.ca

Photography â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event/Videography

Tourist Attractions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Major

Destrube Photography Ltd 604 Yates St, Victoria V8W 1K9 Robert Destrube ...... 250-384-4511 250-380-6473

destrube@destrube.com www.destrube.com

Regional Convention Spaces

FairďŹ eld Community Centre 1330 FairďŹ eld Rd, Victoria V8S 5J1 John Taylor ......... 250-382-4604 250-382-4613

place@fairďŹ eldcommunity.ca

www.fairďŹ eldcommunity.ca GR Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Rd, Victoria V9A 6T2 Heather Baggott...... 250-475-5465 250-388-7819

heather.baggott@saanich.ca

www.saanich.ca Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... 250-381-0999 250-381-0988

ronette@magnoliahotel.com

www.magnoliahotel.com

Wildplay Element Parks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Victoria 1767 Island Hwy Bldg 15, Victoria V9B 1J1 Guest Services ............................... 888-856-7275

guestservices-victoria@wildplay.com

www.wildplay.com Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, CMP.................... 250-361-1019 250-361-1099

evelyno@victoriaconference.com

www.victoriaconference.com

Resorts/Retreats Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... 250-381-0999 250-381-0988

ronette@magnoliahotel.com

www.magnoliahotel.com Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2N2 Kris Morash ........ 250-598-4556 250-598-6180

kmorash@walkerhospitality.com

www.oakbaybeachhotel.com

Universities and Colleges University Centre Farquhar Auditorium PO Box 3025 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 3P2 Ian Case.............. 250-721-6561 250-721-8997

iancase@uvic.ca www.auditorium.uvic.ca

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities Blue Crab Catering 146 Kingston St, Victoria V8V 1V4 Theresa Dennison .......................... 250-940-1101 250-360-1418

cateringvictoria@coasthotels.com

www.bluecrab.ca Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria 3020 Blanshard St, Victoria V8T 5C7 Greg Shaw.......... 250-382-4400 250-382-4053

meetingsbanquets@comforthotelvictoria.ca

www.choicehotels.ca/cn904

Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2N2 Kris Morash ........ 250-598-4556 250-598-6180

kmorash@walkerhospitality.com

www.oakbaybeachhotel.com Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville St, Victoria V8W 9W2 Judith Brunt.................................... 250-387-5745

jbrunt@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Temple Events & Catering 525 Fort St, Victoria V8W 1E8 Tamara Leigh .................................. 778-350-2211

bookings@TempleEvents.ca

www.TempleEvents.ca The Union Club of British Columbia 805 Gordon St, Victoria V8W 1Z6 Anna McHale ..... 250-384-1151 250-384-3538

catering@unionclub.com

www.unionclub.com

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, CMP.................... 250-361-1019 250-361-1099

evelyno@victoriaconference.com

www.victoriaconference.com Victoria Curling Club 1952 Quadra St, Victoria V8T 4C2 Bill Chester ......... 250-386-6396 250-386-6390

viccurl@victoriacurlingclub.com

www.victoriacurlingclub.com

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Historical or Themed or Outdoor Craigdarroch Castle 1050 Joan Cres, Victoria V8S 3L5 Elisabeth Hazell .... 250-592-5323 250-592-1099

facilityrental@thecastle.ca

www.thecastle.ca

Youbou

Community Halls Youbou Community Hall 8550 Hemlock St, Youbou V0R 3E1 Linda Blatchford.... 250-749-6742 250-749-6341

lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca www.cvrd.bc.ca

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Middle ground

Thompson Okanagan is a vibrant destination at the province’s crossroads

By Peter Mitham hompson Okanagan has it all, from ancient natural splendour to shining new university campuses in a region that sits at the crossroads of B.C. A central location makes it the ideal meeting point for delegates to province-wide conferences; indeed, Kamloops has long played host to sports tournaments for this very reason. Kelowna International Airport also offers a convenient landing point for those arriving for conferences from the Okanagan to the Boundary region of the West Kootenays.

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Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos offers nearly 3,000 square feet of event space

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Nk’Mip Cellars offers a taste of wine country adjacent to meeting facilities at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa

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Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa has state-of-the-art meeting facilities in the heart of Canada’s only desert

conference facilities from Kamloops to Penticton.

Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops now offers 29,400 square feet of meeting and event space, including the province’s largest in-the-round lecture theatre, the 300-seat Barber Centre.

The single largest venue in Kamloops is Interior Savings Centre, with a seating capacity of 6,400 people and 20,000 square feet of exhibition space. The 30,000-square-foot Kamloops Convention Centre at the 203-room Kamloops Towne Lodge is another important venue, as is the South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, which can accommodate up to 200 people.

UBC Okanagan in Kelowna has also developed meeting space designed to accommodate groups of 300 participants at a time, also with on-campus accommodation. Situated opposite Kelowna International Airport, it’s a convenient venue for either day meetings or overnight conferences.

The university’s facilities complement the 320-suite Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in downtown Kelowna, which offers 30,000 square feet of conference space including a ballroom hosting more than 1,500 people. Guest rooms have recently been renovated, with further improvements planned to public spaces and amenities. The smaller, 185-room Coast Capri Hotel offers an additional 15,000 square feet of meeting space.

Penticton-based Okanagan College also offers event space at the Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Technologies. Opened in 2011, the building’s community hall is a multi-purpose room that seats 280 people for lectures or about 200 banquet-style. Audiovisual equipment complements stellar acoustics facilitated by an all-wood interior.

Other venues in the city include the Penticton Trade and

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Convention Centre, with 60,000 square feet of event space; the 203-room Penticton Lakeside Resort, also home to a casino and other amenities; and the South Okanagan Events Centre, which offers 17,500 square feet of exhibit space on its rink surface alone, with VIP suites above for breakout sessions.

Getting out More often than not, however, it’s what’s outside the region’s cities that attracts people.

Ski hills, golf courses and the region’s ranches provide a mix of outdoor adventure and stunning backdrops for corporate retreats.

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 extensive green space surrounding the main ranch house. Smaller meetings and incentive travel groups are a special focus of Tod Mountain Guest Ranch in Heffley Creek.

Vernon also boasts Silver Star ski hill, which regularly hosts major international events, and the area also boasts the highest concentration of golf courses in the region. Predator Ridge Golf Resort alone has two, and the Fred Couples-designed course is at the Rise.

The north arm of Lake Okanagan offers water sports in abundance. Lake Okanagan Resort, which underwent a million-dollar upgrade in 2011, is home to a marina and will charter boats for groups that wish to cross the lake to Okanagan Centre where Gray Monk Estate Winery and others await. The resort, located just north of Kelowna, offers 4,000 square feet of all-inclusive meeting space and nine-hole executive par-three golf course as part of its amenities.

Summerhill Pyramid Winery is a stunning venue overlooking Lake Okanagan for colourful events throughout the year, such as a spring fertility festival | KEVIN TROWBRIDGE

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Lake Okanagan Resort on the west shore of Okanagan Lake boasts a nine-hole executive parthree golf course on 300 acres of lakeside property

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The desert is on display at the southern edge of the region in Osoyoos, where the 226-room Spirit Ridge Resort and Spa offers desert-style accommodation adjacent to the 9,000-square-foot Nk’Mip Conference Centre – the largest conference facility south of Penticton.

Roof-top terraces at Spirit Ridge provide outdoor reception space and breathtaking views of the surrounding desert, home to cactus, rattlesnakes and various raptors.

Programs at the adjacent Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre provide opportunities for groups to learn more about both the area and First Nations history.

Additional capacity is available for major events, including 3,000 square feet of event space at Watermark Beach Resort as well as facilities at the 112-room Walnut Beach Resort – which offers the only licensed beach in Canada, a great place to unwind after a meeting.

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A 20-minute drive north in Oliver, the Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course clubhouse can host dinners for up to 120 people overlooking Tuc-el-Nuit Lake.

Additional golf-oriented venues include Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Golf Course on Little Shuswap Lake, completely renovated in 2010, and the Dunes clubhouse in Kamloops, which opened in 2011 with a 3,000-square-foot ballroom.

Silver Star Ski Resort is a popular destination for Vernon visitors | PICTURE BC

Wine’d down Nk’Mip Cellars, adjacent to Spirit Ridge, is just one taste of the region’s emerging wine culture. Many wineries have established restaurants that cater to guests, and a select few offer accommodations ideal for corporate retreats.

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery near Oliver, for example, boasts a 10-suite guesthouse and 1,800-square-foot penthouse, while corporate groups regularly book space at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery and Mission Hill Family Estate for meetings and events.

Black Hills Estate Winery and Hester Creek near Oliver offer unique settings and event space for groups, while Tinhorn Creek, Hillside Estate and Summerhill Pyramid Winery have restaurants available for group dinners. Ą Business in Vancouver Magazine Division

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Entertainment Services

Hotels and Motels

Hotels and Motels

Resorts/Retreats

The Good Knight Inn 827 Trans Canada Hwy E Box 677, Cache Creek V0K 1H0 Rita Khare........... 250-457-9500 250-457-9900

goodknightinn@gmail.com

www.goodknightinncachecreek.com

New Horizon Motel 2037 Hunter Frontage Rd (Hwy 3), Christina Lake V0H 1E2 Daniel Yu ........................................ 250-447-9312

info@newhorizonmotel.com

www.newhorizonmotel.com

Knouff Lake Resort Box 158, Heffley Creek V0E 1Z0 ............... 250-578-8155 250-578-8683

info@knoufflake.com www.knoufflake.com

Bowie’s Marketing & Entertainment Vasile Rd, Kelowna V1Y 6H5 Andy Bowie .................................... 250-859-2639

info@bowiesmarketing.com

www.bowiesmarketing.com Lake City Casino Kelowna 1300 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P4 .......................................... 250-860-9467

info@lakecitycasinos.com

www.lakecitycasinos.com/kelowna

Clearwater

Chase

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Chase & District Chamber of Commerce 400 Shuswap Ave PO Box 592, Chase V0E 1M0 ............. 250-679-8432 250-679-3120

admin@chasechamber.com

www.chasechamber.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ........................... 800-663-4303

sales@quaaoutlodge.com

www.talkingrock.ca www.quaaoutlodge.com

Hotels and Motels Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ........................... 800-663-4303

sales@quaaoutlodge.com

www.talkingrock.ca www.quaaoutlodge.com

Resorts/Retreats

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Clearwater & District Chamber of Commerce 416 Eden Rd Suite 201, Clearwater V0E 1N1 .............. 250-674-2646 250-674-3693

info@clearwaterbcchamber.com

www.clearwaterbcchamber.com

Hotels and Motels Wells Gray Inn 228 East Yellowhead Hwy Box 280, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-2214 250-674-3019

wellsgrayinn@mercuryspeed.com

www.wellsgrayinn.ca

Resorts/Retreats Alpine Meadows Resort 3400 Dunn Lake Rd PO Box 428, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-587-6368 250-587-6361

holiday@alpinemeadowsresort.com

www.alpinemeadowsresort.com Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch 4373 Clearwater Valley Rd Box 1768, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-3095 250-674-3131

info@buffaloranch.ca www.buffaloranch.ca

Restaurants 52 Ridge Restaurant – Clearwater Valley Resort 373 Clearwater Valley Rd Box 1948, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-3909 250-674-3916

52ridge@clearwatervalley.com

www.clearwatervalley.com/52-ridge-restaurant The Old Caboose Restaurant 260 Park Dr PO Box 2029, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-2945 250-674-0018

info@oldcaboose.com www.oldcaboose.com Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ........................... 800-663-4303

sales@quaaoutlodge.com

www.talkingrock.ca www.quaaoutlodge.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre 6349 Chief Jules Dr PO Box 588, Chase V0E 1M0 ............. 250-679-3515 250-679-3522

alrcc@alib.net www.alrcc.net

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ........................... 800-663-4303

sales@quaaoutlodge.com

www.talkingrock.ca www.quaaoutlodge.com

Receive special room rates Pacific Host Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Place (next to Comfort Inn) Kamloops, BC V1S 1T7 102

Enderby

Banquet Facilities Enderby & District Curling Club 1605 Kate St, Enderby V0E 1V2 .............. 250-838-6702 250-838-6729

www.enderbycurlingclub.ca

Hotels and Motels Howard Johnson’s Fortunes Landing Inn 1510 George St, Enderby V0E 1V0 Kelly Hawley ...... 250-838-6825 250-838-6887

reservations@hojoenderby.com

www.enderbybc.com

Grand Forks

Banquet Facilities Omega Restaurant 7400 Hwy 3 Box 2546, Grand Forks V0H 1H0 .............. 250-442-3124 250-442-2568

• 1 meeting room (up to 110 banquet style, up to 150 theatre style) • High Speed Wireless Internet • Business Services (fax, print, etc) • Complimentary parking • On-site restaurant, caters to meetings/banquets • 39 rooms • Hot tub and fitness centre • Deluxe continental breakfast • Seasonal outdoor pool Toll Free: 1-888-738-4086 Phone: 250-372-0952 Fax: 250-372-0988 www.pacifichostinnandsuites.com reservation@pacifichostinnandsuites.com

Kamloops

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Kamloops 1290 Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops V2C 6R3 Lisa Strachan...... 866-372-8081 250-372-2121

lisa@tourismkamloops.com

www.tourismkamloops.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Eaglepoint Golf Resort 8888 Barnhartvale Rd, Kamloops V2C 6W1 ............. 250-573-2453 250-573-4810

info@golfeaglepoint.ca

www.eaglepointgolfresort.com Kamloops Golf & Country Club 2960 Tranquille Rd Suite 16, Kamloops V2B 8B6 .......................................... 250-376-8020

admin@kamloopsgolfclub.com

www.kamloopsgolfclub.com

Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Kamloops 1325 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 6P4 Katie Bahnsen .... 250-374-8877 250-372-0507

kamloops@accentinns.com

www.accentinns.com Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker..... 250-828-6660 250-828-6698

a.tasker@coasthotels.com

www.coastkamloopshotel.com Comfort Inn & Suites 1810 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 .............. 250-372-0987 250-372-0967

info@comfortinnkamloops.com

www.comfortinnkamloops.com Four Points by Sheraton 1175 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1R5 Cecilia Guerrero ...... 250-374-4144 250-374-0449

gm@fourpointskamloops.com

www.fourpointskamloops.com Pacific Host Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 .............. 250-372-0952 250-372-0988

reservation@pacifichostinnandsuites.com

www.pacifichostinnandsuites.com The Plaza Hotel 405 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2A9 Tanya Bennett .... 250-377-8075 250-377-8076

frontdesk@plazaheritagehotel.com

www.theplazahotel.ca

Regional Convention Spaces Kamloops Convention Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 .............. 250-372-5312 250-372-5370

www.kamloopsconventioncentre.ca

Universities and Colleges Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops V2C 0C8 Lorna Gorsline .... 250-371-5812 250-828-5392

lgorsline@tru.ca www.tru.ca/cac

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Hoodoos at Sun Rivers 1000 Clubhouse Dr, Kamloops V2H 1T9 Lisa Atkinson ...... 250-828-9404 250-374-0374

lisa.atkinson@sunrivers.com

www.sunrivers.com/hoodoos

Kelowna

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association 2280D Leckie Rd, Kelowna V1X 6G6 .............. 250-860-5999 250-860-9993

info@totabc.com www.totabc.com

Audiovisual Services Points West Audio Visual Ltd 1905 Evergreen Crt Suite 8, Kelowna V1Y 9L4 Tracey Cochrane...... 250-861-5424 250-861-5463

info@pointswestav.com

www.pointswestav.com

Event Planners Synergy Events Inc 3320 Richter St Suite 203, Kelowna V1W 4V5 Lesley Spiegel .... 250-763-9009 250-762-6684

lspiegel@synergyevents.ca

www.synergyevents.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club 4320 Gallaghers Dr W, Kelowna V1W 3Z9 ............. 250-861-4240 250-861-1852

info_gallaghers@golfbc.com

www.golfbc.com/courses/gallaghers_canyon Harvest Golf Club 2725 KLO Rd, Kelowna V1W 4S1 ............. 250-862-3103 250-862-3107

tgraham@harvestgolf.com

www.harvestgolf.com Kelowna Golf & Country Club 1297 Glenmore Dr, Kelowna V1Y 4P4 .............. 250-762-2531 250-868-3360

dine@kelownagolfandcountryclub.com

www.kelownagolfandcountryclub.com Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club 5101 Upper Booth Rd S, Kelowna V1X 7V8 .............. 250-765-7671 250-765-7733

events@sunsetranchbc.com

www.sunsetranchbc.com

Hotels and Motels Abbott Villa on the Lake 1627 Abbott St, Kelowna V1Y 1A9 Rita Pluta ............ 250-763-7771 250-762-2402

reservations@abbottvilla.com

www.abbottvilla.com Accent Inns Kelowna 1140 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E7 Mike Greenhalgh .... 250-862-8888 250-862-8884

kelowna@accentinns.com

www.accentinns.com Accommodation at University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews Nicola Residence, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ..... 888-318-8666 250-807-9157

conferences.ubco@ubc.ca

www.okanagan.ubcconferences.com Coast Capri Hotel 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E8 Diane Wetherill .... 250-860-6060 250-762-3430

d.wetherill@coastcaprihotel.com

www.coastcaprihotel.com Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre 1310 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P3 Heather Farris..... 250-763-4500 250-868-5605

hfarris@deltahotels.com

www.deltagrandokanagan.com Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott 1655 Powick Rd, Kelowna V1X 4L1 ............... 250-763-2800 250-763-2801

www.marriott.com/ylwfi Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J2 Karyn Leanne Schueler .................. 250-763-0500 250-763-7555 info-hiek@fortisproperties.com

www.hiexpress.com/kelownabc Prestige Hotel Kelowna 1675 Abbott St, Kelowna V1Y 8S3 Darren Klammer...... 250-860-7900 250-860-7997

kelowna@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre 2170 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6G8 Stan Martindale ...... 250-860-9711 250-860-3173

stan@rpbhotels.com

www.ramadalodgehotelkelowna.com Super 8 Kelowna 2592 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J4 Ben Hechter........ 250-762-8222 250-762-3398

super8kelowna@shaw.ca www.super8.com

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Restaurants

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities

Synergy Events Inc 3320 Richter St Suite 203, Kelowna V1W 4V5 Lesley Spiegel .... 250-763-9009 250-762-6684

lspiegel@synergyevents.ca

www.synergyevents.ca

Cabana Bar & Grille 3799 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna V1W 3K5 ............. 250-763-1955 250-763-1967

info@cabanagrille.com

Total Events 936 Lloyd Jones Dr, Kelowna V1Z 2X9 Gayle Voyer ........ 250-769-9248 250-769-9247

totalevents@shaw.ca www.totalevents.ca

Tourist Attractions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Major

Conferences & Accommodation at UBC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding .. 888-318-8666 250-807-9157

conferences.ubco@ubc.ca

www.okanagan.ubcconferences.com UBC Okanagan is an ideal location for groups from 10 to 300, offering a variety of meeting venues and accommodation from single rooms to fourbedroom suites. May to August.

The Kelowna Museums Society 470 Queensway Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6S7 Nikki Valetta ....... 778-478-0325 250-868-9272

bookings@kelownamuseums.ca

www.kelownamuseums.ca

City of Merritt 2185 Voght St Box 189, Merritt V1K 1B8 James Umpherson ......................... 250-378-2442 250-378-2600

jumpherson@merritt.ca www.merritt.ca Merritt Civic Centre 1950 Mamette Ave PO Box 189, Merritt V1K 1B8 .............. 250-315-1050 250-315-1075

civiccentre@merritt.ca www.merritt.ca

Photography â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event/Videography Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc 415 Commonwealth Rd Unit 319, Kelowna V4V 1P4 .......................................... 250-766-9205

cjewall@telus.net www.colinjewall.com

Lumby

Resorts/Retreats

Caterers

Big White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 ............... 250-491-6150 250-491-6157

www.bigwhite.com

Big Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering 735 Arbutus Rd Box 874, Lumby V0E 2G0 Steve White ....... 250-547-6042 250-547-6042

bigsteve01@hotmail.com

www.cateringinvernon.com

Borgata Lodge 11 3185 Via Centrale, Kelowna V1V 2A7 .......................................... 866-655-0657

info@borgatalodge.net www.borgatalodge.net Holiday Park Resort 415 Commonwealth Rd Unit 1, Kelowna V4V 1P4 Cheryl Dodman ... 250-766-4255 250-766-5492

accounting@sweetlife.com www.sweetlife.com Lake Okanagan Resort 2751 Westside Rd, Kelowna V1Z 3T1 Samantha Langer.... 250-769-3511 250-769-6665

slanger@lakeokanagan.com

www.lakeokanagan.com Prestige Hotels & Resorts 516 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6C7 Tanya Stroinig .... 250-860-5858 250-860-8053

sales@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

WildPlay Element Parks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kelowna 5983 Highway 33 South, Kelowna V1P 1H8 Guest Services ............................... 888-495-2251

guestservices-kelowna@wildplay.com

www.wildplay.com

Merritt

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Translation Services/Interpreters

Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce 2058 Granite Ave, Merritt V1K 1A1 .......................................... 250-378-5634

manager@merrittchamber.com

www.merrittchamber.com

EVA OfďŹ ce 2040 Gordon Dr Suite 109, Kelowna V1Y 3H9 Elke Taylor .......... 250-762-5820 250-762-5899

info@evaofďŹ ce.com www.evaofďŹ ce.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Nicola Inn 4025 Walters St, Merritt V1K 1K1 .............. 250-378-4253 250-378-6869

nicolainn@telus.net www.bestwestern.com Merritt Desert Inn 2350 Voght St PO Box 609, Merritt V1K 1B8 .............. 250-378-2254 250-378-2512

info@merrittdesertinn.com

www.merrittdesertinn.com

Universities and Colleges Conferences & Accommodation at UBC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ..... 888-318-8666 250-807-9157

conferences.ubco@ubc.ca

www.okanagan.ubcconferences.com

Naramata

Resorts/Retreats Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort 4275 Mill Rd PO Box 8, Naramata V0H 1N0 Michael & Linda Newton ............... 250-496-5765 250-496-5765 sandybeachresort@shaw.ca

www.sandybeachresort.com

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities Naramata Centre 3375 3rd St PO Box 68, Naramata V0H 1N0 Marilyn Mottola ...... 250-496-5751 250-496-5800

conferences@naramatacentre.net

www.naramatacentre.net

Okanagan Falls

Resorts/Retreats Okanagan Paradise Resorts 800 Railway Ln, Okanagan Falls V0H 1R0 Elaine Gowing ................................ 250-497-8627

elaine@OkanaganParadiseResorts.com

www.okanaganparadiseresorts.com

Oliver

Caterers Azorean Catering RR2 S43 C7 3232 Hwy 97, Oliver V0H 1T0 Jose Rodrigues............................... 250-488-2360

azoreancatering@hotmail.com

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THOMPSON OKANAGAN Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 100 Burrowing Owl Pl RR1 Site 52 Comp 20, Oliver V0H 1K0 .............. 877-498-0620 250-498-0621

guesthouse@burrowingowlwine.ca

www.burrowingowlwine.ca

Osoyoos

Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn & Suites 7906 Main St Box 1019, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. 250-495-7223 250-495-6899

gm@holidayinosoyoos.com

www.holidayinosoyoos.com

Resorts/Retreats Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. 250-495-5445 250-495-5447

sales@bellstar.ca www.spiritridge.ca Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Rochelle McKelvie ......................... 250-495-5500 250-495-5308

rmckelvie@watermarkbeachresort.com

www.watermarkbeachresort.com

Restaurants Campo Marina Café & Restaurant 5907 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. 250-495-7650 250-495-7614

www.campomarina.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Ramada Inn & Suites 1050 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 2C3 .............. 250-492-8926 250-492-2778

stay@pentictonramada.com

www.pentictonramada.com Sandman Hotel Penticton 939 Burnaby Ave W, Penticton V2A 1G7 .............. 250-493-7151 250-493-3767

pentictoncatering@sandman.ca

www.sandmanhotels.com

Photography – Event/Videography Photography by Chris 385 Martin St, Penticton V2A 5K6 Chris Cornett ...... 800-665-2924 250-492-2355

photosbychris@shaw.ca

www.photosbychris.ca

Resorts/Retreats Apex Mountain Inn 300 Strayhorse Rd, Penticton V2A 8Z9 .............. 250-292-8126 250-292-8127

info@apexmountainlodging.com

www.apexmountaininn.com God’s Mountain Estate 4898 Lakeside Rd, Penticton V2A 8W4 Sarah Allen......... 250-490-4800 250-490-4800

godsmountain@shaw.ca

www.godsmountain.com

Team Building Hoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill........... 250-490-6084 250-276-4886

team@hoodooadventures.ca

www.hoodooadventures.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Destination Osoyoos PO Box 500, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Jo Knight ............ 250-495-5070 250-495-5412

jknight@destinationosoyoos.com

www.destinationosoyoos.com Ideal for strategic meetings and conferences from 10 to 400 people. Offering pre- and post-activities: golfing, boating, wine tours, desert walks, fishing, spa, fine cuisine, museum and art gallery.

Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 Paul O’Beirn........ 250-490-2460 250-490-2467

sales@penticton.ca

www.pentictonconventioncentre.com South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 9C4 .......................................... 250-490-2460

soec-sales@penticton.ca www.soec.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor SS Sicamous Restoration Society 1099 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 1B7 .............. 250-492-0403 250-490-0492

mail@sssicamous.com www.sssicamous.com

Resorts/Retreats

Caterers

Podollan Inn 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Paul Ziika ............ 888-668-4180 250-832-0961

sales@podollan.com www.podollan.com

Party in the Kitchen Catering Co 3101 48th Ave Suite 400, Vernon V1T 3R5 Don Eyers ........... 250-549-4744 250-549-4707

info@vernoncatering.com

www.vernoncatering.com

Silver Star Mountain

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Resorts/Retreats

Vernon Golf & Country Club 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon V1T 6V2 .............. 250-542-0151 250-542-5468

catering@vernongolf.com

www.vernongolf.com

Silver Star Mountain Resort PO Box 3002, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 Louise Gordon .... 250-558-6083 250-558-6090

groups@skisilverstar.com

www.skisilverstar.com

Summerland

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Summerland Golf & Country Club 2405 Mountain Ave Box 348, Summerland V0H 1Z0 .............. 250-494-7745 250-494-3257

info@summerlandgolf.com

www.summerlandgolf.com

Hotels and Motels Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Christine Malfair ..... 250-494-8180 250-494-8190

sales@summerlandresorthotel.com

www.summerlandresorthotel.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Bonitas Winery 20623 McDougald Rd, Summerland V0H 1Z6 Lawrence Hopper.... 250-494-5208 250-494-7848

info@bonitaswinery.com

www.bonitaswinery.com Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 17403 Hwy 97 N, Summerland V0H 1Z0 Jodie Hopper ...... 250-494-0451 250-494-3456

media@sumacridge.com www.sumacridge.com Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Christine Malfair ..... 250-494-8180 250-494-8190

sales@summerlandresorthotel.com

www.summerlandresorthotel.com

Sun Peaks

Hotels and Motels

Penticton

Princeton

Hearthstone Lodge 3170 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 Trevor Carr .......... 888-659-2211 250-578-8527

gm@hearthstoneresort.com

www.hearthstoneresort.com

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Hotels and Motels

Resorts/Retreats

Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites 169 No 3 Hwy PO Box 1555, Princeton V0X 1W0 Marilyn Kotyk ..... 250-295-3537 250-295-3547

princetoninnbc@gmail.com The Villager Inn 244 4 St Box 160, Princeton V0X 1W0 Pat Kennedy ....... 877-295-6996 250-295-3667

info@villagerinn.ca www.villagerinn.ca

Sun Peaks Resort 1280 Alpine Rd, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 .............. 250-578-7222 250-578-7223

info@sunpeaksresort.com

www.sunpeaksresort.com

Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre 553 Railway St, Penticton V2A 8S3 Sherrie Burechailo.......................... 800-663-5052 250-492-6119 visitors@penticton.org

www.tourismpenticton.com

Audiovisual Services Concept Audio Works Inc 100 Nelson Ave, Penticton V2A 2K9 Stan Binns .......... 250-493-4883 250-493-3406

stan@conceptaudioworks.com

www.conceptaudioworks.com

Event Planners Hoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill........... 250-490-6084 250-276-4886

team@hoodooadventures.ca

www.hoodooadventures.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Resorts/Retreats RockRidge Canyon 2000 Willies Ranch Rd Box 1299, Princeton V0X 1W0 Rick Butler .......... 250-870-9030 250-295-0059

marketing@younglife.ca

www.rockridgecanyon.com

Salmon Arm

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Penticton Golf & Country Club 600 Comox St PO Box 158, Penticton V2A 6K3 .............. 250-492-5626 250-492-8823

gm@pentictongolf.ca www.pentictongolf.ca

Shuswap Tourism 781 Marine Park Dr NE Box 978, Salmon Arm V1E 4P1 Wendy Byhre .................................. 250-833-5906

info@shuswaptourism.ca

www.shuswaptourism.ca

Hotels and Motels

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton 152 Riverside Dr, Penticton V2A 5Y4 Joe Morelli ......... 250-493-6616 250-493-6615

joe@daysinnpenticton.ca

www.daysinnpenticton.ca Penticton Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre & Casino 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 7M5 Jo A Norton-Westwood ................. 250-493-9772 250-493-0607 jo@rpbhotels.com

www.pentictonlakesideresort.com

Sonseekers Ridge Golf Course 247 Black Rd, Salmon Arm V1E 2P6 Robert Black ................................... 250-833-0258

gogolf@sonseekersridgegolf.com

www.sonseekersridgegolf.com

Hotels and Motels Podollan Inn 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Paul Ziika ............ 888-668-4180 250-832-0961

sales@podollan.com www.podollan.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Tourism Sun Peaks 3250 Village Way Unit 13, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 Louise Bermudez..... 778-689-5912 250-578-2552

salesmanager@sunpeaksresort.com

www.sunpeaksresort.com

Valemount

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites 1950 Hwy 5 South PO Box 1060, Valemount V0E 2Z0 Stefanie Han ...... 250-566-0086 250-566-4149

sales@bestwesternvalemount.com

www.bestwesternvalemount.com

Vernon

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce 2901 32nd St Suite 102, Vernon V1T 5M2 George Duffy ...... 250-545-0771 250-545-3114

info@vernonchamber.ca

www.vernonchamber.ca Tourism Vernon 701 Hwy 97 S, Vernon V1B 3W4 Michelle Jefferson ......................... 800-665-0795 250-275-0114 info@tourismvernon.com

www.tourismvernon.com

Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 4716 34 St, Vernon V1T 5Y9 .............. 250-550-7777 250-260-7728

info@vernonexpress.com

www.vernonexpress.com Prestige Hotel Vernon 4411 32nd St, Vernon V1T 9G8 David Gibbs ........ 250-558-5991 250-558-5996

vernon@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Sandman Inn Vernon 4201 32nd St, Vernon V1T 5P3 ............... 250-542-4325 250-542-8379

gm_vernon@sandman.ca

www.sandmanhotels.ca Village Green Hotel 4801 27th St, Vernon V1T 4Z1 Joan Spencer ..... 250-542-3321 250-549-4252

sales@villagegreenhotel.com

www.villagegreenhotel.com

Resorts/Retreats Predator Ridge Resort 301 Village Centre Pl, Vernon V1H 1T2 Ingrid Dilschneider ......................... 888-578-6688 250-503-3411 groups@predatorridge.com

www.predatorridge.com Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 1T2 Wendy Patriquin ..... 250-541-2152 250-275-1610

wendy.patriquin@sparklinghill.com

www.sparklinghill.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Best Western Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 32nd St, Vernon V1T 5P1 Mark Nahirny ..... 250-545-3755 250-545-4485

mark.nahirny@rpbhotels.com

www.rpbhotels.com Vernon Golf & Country Club 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon V1T 6V2 .............. 250-542-0151 250-542-5468

catering@vernongolf.com

www.vernongolf.com Vernon Recreation Complex 3310 37 Ave, Vernon V1T 2Y5 Doug Ross .......... 250-545-6035 250-550-3705

dross@vernon.ca

www.greatervernonrecreation.ca Wesbild Centre 3445 43rd Ave, Vernon V1T 8P5 Stan Mitchell...... 250-550-3257 250-542-5708

smitchell@vernon.ca www.wesbildcentre.ca

West Kelowna

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce 2372 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2H9 Karen Beaubier ..... 250-768-3378 250-768-3465

chamber@westbankchamber.com

www.westbankchamber.com

Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn West Kelowna 2569 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2J6 Gene Stafford ..... 250-768-8879 250-768-8891

gstafford@hoteliers.ca

www.holidayinnwestkelowna.com Wyndham’s Super 8 West Kelowna 1655 Westgate Rd, West Kelowna V1Z 3P1 Kirk Pankey ......... 250-769-2355 250-769-2370

gm@super8westkelowna.com

www.super8westkelowna.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Mission Hill Family Estate 1730 Mission Hill Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2E4 Heather Robinson........................... 250-768-6461 250-768-2267 catering@missionhillwinery.com

www.missionhillwinery.com Quails’ Gate Winery 3303 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna V1Z 2H3 Julia Garner........ 250-769-4451 250-769-3451

info@quailsgate.com www.quailsgate.com

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KOOTENAY ROCKIES

Mountainous opportunities

Host your next event slope-side

Practise your swing at one of Fairmont’s renowned golf courses | TOURISM BRITISH COLUMBIA

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By Jen O’Rourke et a taste of some of the most breathtaking scenery B.C. has to offer by hosting your next event in the Kootenay Rockies, a region that has something to offer to everyone.

Home to four of the province’s seven national parks and the Powder Highway – a collection of eight alpine and 56 back country powder providers – it’s an easy destination choice to enjoy your favourite winter activities.

Not a fan of the cold? Warm up in the natural mineral hot springs or tee off in the summer on one of the 27 championship golf courses in the region.

With draws like these and air service to Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, this region is a natural choice to host an unforgettable event.

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KOOTENAY ROCKIES The mountain city of Kimberley has numerous walking trails and a beautiful shopping district | TOURISM BC/DAVID GLUNS

Kimberley is surrounded by natural wonders, including the Maryville Falls which lie just south of the town next to an Eco Park | TOURISM BC/DAVID GLUNS

Flight friendly The largest community in the Kootenays, Cranbrook is a major transportation hub for the area. The Canadian Rockies International Airport lies a short 15 kilometres away and has flights from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.

The city has a rich railway history and is home to the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, Trains Deluxe, which received national historic designation in 2011. Directly adjacent to this attraction is the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort which can accommodate events for up to 500 people. Prestige has resorts with conference facilities throughout the Kootenay Rockies region, including resorts in Nelson, Radium Hot Springs, Rossland and Golden.

In the downtown area you’ll find the Heritage Inn and Convention Centre, which has facilities to host groups of up to 250, and the Days Inn which has meeting room capacities for up to 300.

Moving towards the town of Kimberley, and five minutes away from the airport, is the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino. The resort has six different meeting rooms for groups of up to 100 and a newly added pavilion that can host up to 350 in a banquet setting.

Located minutes away from the airport, the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino has six different meeting rooms plus an outdoor pavilion

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Known for its 800-hectare nature park and the town’s commitment to be completely accessible via walking trails, Kimberley is a natural destination choice for those craving the beauty of the outdoors.

Kimberley itself is home to one of the largest conference facilities in the Kootenays. The Kimberley Conference and Athletic Centre has several different meeting spaces that can be arranged to hold groups from eight to 500.

Rocky rejuvenation Situated in the Elk Valley of the Kootenays and surrounded by the Rockies, the historic mining town of Fernie appeals to the outdoor enthusiast with endless activities. Providing an above average nine-metre snowfall in the winter allows for great winter sports conditions. In the summer, take advantage of the many mountain biking trails and river rafting tours.

Fernie offers one of the most distinctive meeting facilities in the Kootenay Region, the Fernie Arts Station. The station is a restoration of a Canada Pacific Rail station from 1908, placed just a few metres from its original site. It provides a unique banquet hall setting with room for up to 120 people. Alternatively, the Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge has meeting room capacity for 200.

If it’s a peaceful adventure you seek, then Elkford is the place for you. Surrounded by unparalleled wilderness, this mining town is on the rise with a fast growing population of 3,000. The town offers a brand new, energy efficient, 1,800-square-foot conference centre, designed specifically to have a highly reduced environmental footprint.

Soak in the scenery Showcasing the railway history of the region, the Fernie Arts Station is a restored rail station from 1908 capable of hosting events of up to 120 people

Radium Hot Springs is an idyllic setting for a wide variety of people. Its renowned golf resorts and natural hot springs make it a huge draw for those who want to relax surrounded by breathtaking scenery. It is home to 1,000 year-round residents and the Radium Resort, which has conference facilities for up to 150 people.

About 25 minutes south of Radium Hot Springs, sitting right at the heart of the Rockies, you’ll find Fairmont Hot Springs. The Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has venues that can accommodate from 10 to 300 people. Other draws of the area include championship golf courses and gourmet dining.

Mountain meetings

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has the most elevated restaurant in Canada and offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains | TOURISM BC/DAVID GLUNS

Located along the west side of Kootenay Lake, tucked into the Selkirk mountains, Nelson provides a warm Victorian-style setting with many heritage buildings, along with great dining and amenities. Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn provides great value with banquet facilities fully equipped for up to 250 people.

A triple mountain threat, Golden is ringed by the Selkirk, Purcell and Rocky Mountains. This unique location also puts it in close proximity to six of Canada’s national parks. The town offers many attractions, such as ice climbing and the edelweiss village, an old Swiss-style town built in the early 1900s by settlers working on expanding the railway west. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort offers amazing views, popular adventure terrain and meeting facilities for groups of up to 180.

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Radium Hot Springs is home to Canada’s biggest mineral hot springs pool | TOURISM BC: CANADIAN ROCKIES HOT SPRINGS/BRENDA FALVEY

Heading west on Highway 1, approximately 55 kilometres from Golden, you’ll find the Heather Mountain Lodge. Its secluded location makes it a great destination to hold a conference and enjoy some mountain solitude. It has conference facilities that can accommodate up to 90 people.

Keep heading west through the beautiful Rogers Pass for 89 kilometres and you’ll find one of the largest cities in the interior, Revelstoke. Located at the crossing of the Columbia River and surrounded by the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, Revelstoke offers excellent snow conditions and the longest vertical faces in North America, long attracting ski and snowmobile enthusiasts alike.

Revelstoke Mountain Lodge boasts amazing views and has conference accommodations for up 350 guests. Additionally, it offers outdoor spaces customized to suit specific needs.

Coast Hillcrest Resort has an assortment of three different meeting rooms that can hold up to 150 people. Ą

Revelstoke’s unique location makes it a haven for ski and snowboard enthusiasts | ERIC BERGER

KOOTENAY ROCKIES Balfour

Hotels and Motels

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Resorts/Retreats

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Quality Inn Castlegar 1935 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W8 ............ 250-365-2177 250-365-3877

info@qualityinncastlegar.com

www.qualityinncastlegar.com

Mission Hills Golf Course 3320 Theatre Rd PO Box 405, Cranbrook V1C 7B8 .............. 250-489-3009 250-489-3050

clubmgr@golfingmissionhills.com

www.golfingmissionhills.com

St Eugene Golf Resort & Casino 7777 Mission Rd, Cranbrook V1C 7E5 Allyson Blake...... 250-420-2007 250-420-2026

ablake@steugene.ca www.steugene.ca

Balfour & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2, Balfour V0G 1C0 ............. 250-229-2113

info@balfourcanada.com

www.balfourcanada.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Balfour Golf Course & Osprey Mountain Grill 602 Queens Bay Rd Box 139, Balfour V0G 1C0 Barry Studer ....... 250-229-5655 250-229-5635

bstuder@golfbalfour.com www.golfbalfour.com

Hotels and Motels Kootenay Lakeview Lodge 1285 Queen Bay Rd Box 201, Balfour V0G 1C0 Reg Clarkson ...... 250-229-4141 250-229-4451

info@kootenaylakeviewlodge.com

www.kootenaylakeviewlodge.com

Castlegar

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce 1995 6th Ave, Castlegar V1N 4B7 .............. 250-365-6313 250-365-5778

info@castlegar.com www.castlegar.com

Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W7 ............ 250-365-8444 250-365-8423

sales_castlegar@sandman.ca

www.sandmanhotels.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Castlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Ave, Castlegar V1N 3B2 Verona Walker.... 250-365-3386 250-365-0127

casrec@rdck.bc.ca www.rdck.bc.ca

Cranbrook

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce 2279 Cranbrook St N Box 84, Cranbrook V1C 4H6 Karin Penner ....... 250-426-5914 250-426-3873

info@cranbrookchamber.com

www.cranbrookchamber.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Cranbrook Hotel 1019 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3S4 Crystal Scott ....... 250-417-4002 250-417-4012

62119@hotel.bestwestern.com

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Days Inn Cranbrook 600 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3R7 .............. 250-426-6683 250-426-6608

sales@cranbrookdaysinn.com

www.cranbrookdaysinn.com Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook 803 Cranbrook St North, Cranbrook V1C 3S2 Collin Johnston ..... 250-489-4301 250-489-5758

gm.cranbrook@heritageinn.net

www.heritageinn.net Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook 209 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook V1C 6R9 David Kroeker ..... 250-417-0444 250-417-0400

cranbrook@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Taxi/Limo Star Taxi 1475 Theatre Rd Suite E, Cranbrook V1C 7G3 Gurpreet Manj .... 250-426-3888 250-489-2158

travel.star@shaw.ca

www.members.shaw.ca/Travel.star

Universities and Colleges College of the Rockies 2700 College Way PO Box 8500, Cranbrook V1C 5L7 Donna Kraus-Hagerman ................. 250-489-2751 250-489-1790

info@cotr.bc.ca www.cotr.bc.ca

Crawford Bay

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce PO Box 120, Crawford Bay V0B 1S0 Jamie Cox........... 250-227-9315 250-227-9441

info@kootenaylake.bc.ca

www.kootenaylake.bc.ca

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Resorts/Retreats

Floral Design and Plants

Revelstoke

Black Salt Café 16072 Hwy 3A, Crawford Bay V9B 1E0 .......................................... 250-227-9596

blacksaltcafe@gmail.com

www.blacksaltcafe.net

Fernie Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way, Fernie V0B 1M1 ............. 250-423-5000 250-423-5065

info@ferniestanfordresort.com

www.ferniestanfordresort.com Island Lake Lodge Box 1229 602A 2nd Ave, Fernie V0B 1M0 ............. 888-422-8754 250-423-4055

mike@deeppow.com www. islandlakeresorts.com

The Stem Floral Design & Giftware 305 Third Avenue Suite 2, Invermere V0A 1K7 Shandrea O’Brien.... 250-342-7559 250-342-7558

contemporary_flowers@yahoo.ca

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Creston

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce 121 Northwest Blvd (Hwy 3) PO Box 268, Creston V0B 1G0 Jim Jacobsen ..... 250-428-4342 250-428-9411

manager@crestonvalleychamber.com

www.crestonvalleychamber.com

Hotels and Motels Hacienda Inn 800 Northwest Blvd, Creston V0B 1G4 Susan/Thomas Son ........................ 250-428-2224 250-428-2324

info@haciendainn.ca www.haciendainn.ca

Edgewood

Resorts/Retreats Whatshan Lake Retreat 645 Whatshan Lake Rd, Edgewood V0G 1J0 Colleen Marshall ............................ 250-275-4793

manager@whatshan.com www.whatshan.com

Fairmont Hot Springs

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Riverside Golf Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 Nancy Hetherington ....................... 250-345-6012 250-345-6616 nhetherington@fhsr.com

www.fairmonthotsprings.com

Resorts/Retreats Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 Nancy Hetherington ....................... 800-663-4979 250-345-6616 nhetherington@fhsr.com

www.fairmonthotsprings.com

Fernie

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Fernie Golf & Country Club 201 Fairway Dr, Fernie V0B 1M5 Mel Dies ............. 250-423-7773 250-423-6575

meldies@golffernie.com www.golffernie.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge 1622 7th Ave PO Box 2680, Fernie V0B 1M0 Wojtek W Hellwig.......................... 250-423-5500 250-423-5501 gm@bestwesternfernie.com

www.bestwesternfernie.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities The Arts Station 601 1st Ave Box 1453, Fernie V0B 1M0 Courtney Baker ..... 250-423-4842 250-423-4842

info@theartsstation.com

www.theartsstation.com

Golden

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Golden Area Initiatives 111 Golden Donald Upper Rd PO Box 20190, Golden V0A 1H0 Suzanne McCrimmon ..................... 250-344-2420 888-329-9756 edo@goldenbritishcolumbia.com

www.goldenbritishcolumbia.com

Hotels and Motels Prestige Inn Golden 1049 Trans Canada Hwy N, Golden V0A 1H0 Sebastian Hofstetter ...................... 250-344-7990 250-344-7902 golden@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Resorts/Retreats Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa 913 Oster Rd PO Box 2078, Golden V0A 1H0 Doris Urban .................................... 250-344-7638

info@glenoglelodge.com

www.glenoglelodge.com Kicking Horse Mountain Resort 1500 Kicking Horse Trail PO Box 839, Golden V0A 1H0 .............. 866-754-5425 250-439-5401

groups@kickinghorseresort.com

www.kickinghorseresort.com Purcell Mountain Lodge PO Box 1829, Golden V0A 1H0 ....... 250-344-2639

info@purcellmountainlodge.com

www.purcellmountainlodge.com Quantum Leaps Lodge 2119 Blaeberry Rd, Golden V0A 1H1 Anette Boelman.... 250-344-2114 250-344-7801

info@quantumleaps.ca www.quantumleaps.ca

Invermere

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Hwy 93/95 PO Box 1019, Invermere V0A 1K0 .............. 250-342-2844 250-342-3261

info@cvchamber.ca www.cvchamber.ca

Kaslo

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Kaslo Hotel & Brew Pub 430 Front St Box 340, Kaslo V0G 1M0 Heather Wilson..... 250-353-7714 888-471-6628

info@kaslohotel.com www.kaslohotel.com

Kimberley

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre 290 North Star Blvd Box 65, Kimberley V1A 2Y5 Grant Sharam ..... 250-427-6802 250-427-4180

events@meetkimberley.ca

www.meetkimberley.ca

Nakusp

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Nakusp Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre 92 6th Ave NW PO Box 387, Nakusp V0G 1R0 Cedra Eichenauer .... 250-265-4234 250-265-3808

nakcom@telus.net www.nakusparrowlakes.com

Nelson

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn 153 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4H1 Crystal Pollock .... 250-352-3525 250-352-2995

cpollock@bwbakerstreetinn.com

www.bwbakerstreetinn.com Hume Hotel 422 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4E5 ............... 250-352-5331 250-352-5214

info@humehotel.com www.humehotel.com Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson V1L 6G3 John LeBleu........ 250-352-7222 250-352-3966

nelson@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Resorts/Retreats Blaylock’s Mansion 1679 Hwy 3A, Nelson V1L 6J7 Dan McGauley.... 250-825-2200 250-825-4123

info@blaylock.ca www.blaylock.ca

Panorama

Resorts/Retreats Panorama Mountain Village 2000 Panorama Dr Bag 7000, Panorama V0A 1T0 .............. 250-342-6941 250-341-4199

information@panoramaresort.com

www.panoramaresort.com

Radium Hot Springs

Banquet Facilities Radium Resort 8100 Golf Course Rd, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Theresa Molto .... 250-347-9311 250-347-6299

sales@radiumresort.com

www.radiumresort.com

Equipment and Supply Rentals

Besides 360 degrees of spectacular scenery in 4 seasons, our facility offers: x x x

Variety of meeting rooms with seating up to 600 Full conference equipment including Wi Fi Access to full commercial kitchen, fitness and aquatic centre.

Contact us: Revelstoke Community Centre,Revelstoke, BC rcc@revelstoke.ca, www.cityofrevelstoke.com

MB7 Tent & Party Rentals PO Box 216, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Monika Bernhardt .......................... 250-347-9238

mb7@tentandpartyrentals.ca

www.tentandpartyrentals.ca

Hotels and Motels Park Inn 4873 Stanley St Box 141, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Sadik Dnidina ..... 250-347-9582 250-347-9910

info@parkinn.bc.ca www.parkinn.bc.ca Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs 7493 Main St W, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 ............. 250-347-2300 250-347-2345

radium@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce 204 Campbell Ave Box 490, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Meghan Tabor .... 250-837-5345 250-837-4223

info@revelstokechamber.com

www.revelstokechamber.com

Banquet Facilities Glacier House Resort 1870 Glacier Lane, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Kari Martin ......... 250-837-9594 250-837-9592

info@glacierhouse.com www.glacierhouse.com

Hotels and Motels Powder Springs Inn 200 3rd St W PO Box 530, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Emma Kirkland ... 250-837-5151 250-837-5111

manger.powdersprings@revelstoke.net

www.powdersprings.ca

Resorts/Retreats Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel PO Box 1979, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Chantal Faucher ...... 250-837-3322 250-837-3340

chantal@hillcresthotel.com

www.hillcresthotel.com Glacier House Resort 1870 Glacier Lane, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Kari Martin ......... 250-837-9594 250-837-9592

info@glacierhouse.com www.glacierhouse.com Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn and Wedding Chapel 4200 Hwy 23 S Box 1220, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Cornelia and Rene J/Hueppi .......... 250-837-8649 877-295-7019 mulvehil@revelstoke.net

www.mulvehillcreek.com Three Valley Lake Chateau 8903 Trans Canada Hwy PO Box 860, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 .............. 250-837-2109 250-837-5220

hello@3valley.com www.3valley.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Glacier House Resort 1870 Glacier Lane, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Kari Martin ......... 250-837-9594 250-837-9592

info@glacierhouse.com www.glacierhouse.com Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre City of Revelstoke 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Meghan MacIsaac ......................... 250-837-9351 250-837-9355 rcc@revelstoke.ca

www.cityofrevelstoke.com

Rossland

Hotels and Motels Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland 1919 Columbia Ave Box 1958, Rossland V0G 1Y0 John LeBleu........ 250-362-7375 250-362-7373

rossland@prestigehotels.ca

www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Trail

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Trail & District Chamber of Commerce 1199 Bay Ave Suite 200, Trail V1R 4A4 .............. 250-368-3144 250-368-6427

info@trailchamber.bc.ca

www.trailchamber.bc.ca

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel 1001 Rossland Ave, Trail V1R 3N7 .............. 250-368-3355 250-368-3930

bwtn@telus.net

www.bwcolumbiariverhotel.com

Windermere

Community Halls Windermere Community Hall 4726 North St, Windermere V0B 2L2 Cheri Hann...................................... 250-341-3383

info@windermerecommunity.ca

www.windermerecommunity.ca

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Chilcotin Cariboo Coast region offers new trails to refreshment

Echo Valley instills a touch of Thailand in the B.C. wilderness

By Peter Mitham illiams Lake sits at the crossroads of one of the most diverse slices of the B.C. Interior. The community may have stampede grounds and ranching at its heart, but north of town lies the expansive forests and mining country that first drew European inhabitants here. To the west, Highway 20 runs west to the coast past lakes as rich with fish as any Pacific inlet.

Small-scale venues offering intimate meeting spaces and rustic team-building experiences are what makes the region special.

While groups of up to 500 people can be accommodated in select locations, most venues are geared for groups of 50 or less.

Charter flights from larger centres are typically the key means of accessing the region’s diverse offerings, whether fishing lodges, adventure tour opportunities or guest ranches.

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Striking gold A century and a half after the Cariboo gold rush attracted fortune-seekers by the thousands, groups still come for the region’s frontier spirit and wilderness. While the roaring gold rush towns are quieter now, places like Quesnel trade on the legacy of the gold rush with the colourfully named Billy Barker Casino and Hotel, which can host groups of up to 100. A larger venue is the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre, which can accommodate 236 people in its main hall. Smaller rooms are available for seminar-style discussions.

Wells, a former mining town, offers the 16,000-square-foot Wells Community Hall. The brightly painted yellow venue accommodates audiences of up to 400, as well as 200-person banquets.

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Activities at Tyax Wilderness Resort in Gold Bridge include horseback riding, fishing and relaxing in the spa

Lodge and Conference Centre, 90 kilometres south of Williams Lake. The centre’s Martin Exeter Hall boasts a 478-square-foot stage. The hall itself seats 275 people, while adjacent dining facilities can accommodate 150 people.

Moose Meadows Farm is a popular off-site destination.

Designed to showcase a working Cariboo farm, Moose Meadows produces a variety of niche items including seasonal wreaths and birch syrup.

Ranging free Williams Lake, the capital of B.C. ranching country, is home to the 57-room Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre, formerly the Overlander Hotel. The convention centre accommodates up to 220 people, with smaller rooms available within the hotel itself.

Additional accommodation for overnight groups is available at the 79-room Coast Fraser Inn, which also offers room for meetings of up to 45 people.

Ranching is as important to the history of the Chilcotin and Cariboo region as the gold rush, and a number of ranches bring groups up-close-and-personal with the frontier.

Siwash Lake Guest Ranch at 70 Mile House, for example, offers

Soak up amenities like fine dining in a luxurious environment at Siwash Lake Guest Ranch

Located just south of 100 Mile House, Green Lake is a place to hike, swim or fish

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CARIBOO CHILCOTIN COAST a luxury experience for groups of up to 12 people, complete with fine dining and spa treatments.

Tyax Wilderness Resort in Gold Bridge offers groups of up to 80 people full-service conference facilities, a spa and activities from horse riding to fishing.

An exotic twist is offered at the renovated Echo Valley Ranch and Spa, near Clinton, which hosts groups of up to 50 people.

Thai stylings, part of the heritage of owners Norm and Nan Dove, feature in the meeting space of the Baan Thai Pavilion, while Thai-themed spa treatments are offered alongside yoga, trail riding and fly fishing.

The serenity and beauty of the region are a selling point for Terra Nostra Guest Ranch in Kleena Kleene, off Highway 20 west of Williams Lake. Terra Nostra specializes in team-building events for groups of approximately 20 people. A lack of cell service ensures the undivided attention of groups, which have included delegations from Nike, BMW and other major corporations.

Typically open from June through October, the ranch also welcomes incentive tours, as does Terra Nostra’s sister property, Nature Trails Wilderness Lodge, a fly-in resort that was formerly the private retreat of technology pioneer David Packard (of Hewlett-Packard fame).

THIS PAGE: Shearwater Lodge in Bella Bella: a chance to experience coastal living, B.C.-style

Reeled in Highway 20 ends in Bella Coola, at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound on the region’s spectacular untamed coast. This remote corner of B.C. is accessible largely by charter flights or boats, offering a unique experience in one of the world’s last wildernesses.

One of the largest venues is Shearwater Resort & Marina in Bella Bella, a 90-minute flight north of Vancouver. The 52-room property has played host to international and domestic groups, with conference space for up to 110 people and custom-tailored dining. Groups of 40 can be accommodated on boats sailing from the resort on fishing expeditions, or to view wildlife including the Kermode (Spirit) bear and local First Nations heritage sites.

Contingents from companies as diverse as aquaculture, forestry and mining have travelled to Spirit Bear Lodge farther north in Klemtu, a smaller property hosting a maximum of 24 people. Accessible by a daily floatplane Monday to Friday, Spirit Bear Lodge offers opportunities for corporate retreats that can include wildlife viewing, kayaking, fishing and all manner of sightseeing.

A full-service kitchen is available in the regular season; in the off-season, catering is provided on an as-needed basis. Ą

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Resorts/Retreats

Community Halls

Canim Lake Resort 4454 Newall Rd PO Box 248, 100 Mile House V0K 1J0 .............. 250-397-2355 250-397-2607

info@canim.com www.canim.com Spring Lake Ranch Box 880, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 Myrna Barkowsky........................... 250-791-5776 250-791-5771

info@springlakeranch.com

www.springlakeranch.com

Clinton Memorial Hall 306 Lebourdais Ave, Clinton V0K 1K0 June Bourgo ....... 250-459-2261 250-459-2227

reception@village.clinton.bc.ca

www.village.clinton.bc.ca

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Restaurants Yummers EnRoute 407 Alder Ave Unit 1, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 .......................................... 250-395-4026

contact@yummersenroute.com

www.yummersenroute.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities 100 Mile Curling Club Box 924, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 .......................................... 250-945-9322

www.100milecurlingclub.ca 100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre 98A Cecil Pl Box 340, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 Julie Gilmore ...... 250-395-5353 250-395-4085

thelodge@dist100milehouse.bc.ca

www.100milelodge.net

108 Mile Ranch

Resorts/Retreats 108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures 4816 Telqua Dr Box 2, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 .............. 250-791-5211 250-791-6537

info@108golfresort.com

www.108golfresort.com The Hills Health & Guest Ranch 4871 Cariboo Hwy 97 PO Box 26, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Heidi Hapalo....... 800-668-2233 250-791-6384

heidi@thehillshealthranch.com

www.spabc.com

Resorts/Retreats Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd 5960 Big Bar Rd Jesmond PO Box 927, Clinton V0K 1K0 .............. 250-459-2333 250-459-2400

contact@bigbarranch.com

www.bigbarranch.com Echo Valley Ranch & Spa 10635 Jesmond Rd PO Box 916, Clinton V0K 1K0 .............. 604-669-3230 604-648-9842

info@evranch.com www.evranch.com Meeting and event space for groups up to 100, with accommodation for up to 52 guests. With the peaceful tranquility of the surrounding countryside, thinking outside of the box has never been so inspired.

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities 47 Mile Sports Complex 1417 Government St PO Box 309, Clinton V0K 1K0 June Bourgo ....... 250-459-2261 250-459-2227

reception@village.clinton.bc.ca

www.village.clinton.bc.ca

Forest Grove

Resorts/Retreats Ruth Lake Lodge 3983 Ruth Lake Rd PO Box 493, Forest Grove V0K 1M0 ......................................... 250-397-2560

info@ruthlakelodge.com

www.ruthlakelodge.com

Gold Bridge

Resorts/Retreats

Anahim Lake

Resorts/Retreats Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort PO Box 3403, Anahim Lake V0L 1C0 Enubi M Rykes.... 800-742-9055 250-742-3489

info@eaglesnest-resort.com

www.eaglesnest-resort.com

Barkerville

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Barkerville Historic Town 14301 Hwy 26 PO Box 19, Barkerville V0K 1B0 .............. 888-994-3332 250-994-3435

judy.mooring@barkerville.ca

www.barkerville.ca

Bella Coola

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Bella Coola Valley Tourism PO Box 670, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 .......................................... 250-982-0092

www.bellacoola.ca

Resorts/Retreats Tweedsmuir Park Lodge PO Box 190 Courbold Rd, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 .............. 877-982-2407 604-932-5054

info@tweedsmuirparklodge.com

www.tweedsmuirparklodge.com

Chilanko Forks

Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce 335 Vaughan St E, Quesnel V2J 2T1 Coralee Oakes ................................ 250-992-7262

qchamber@quesnelbc.com

www.quesnelchamber.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Quesnel Golf Club 1800 Backwater Rd Box 4741, Quesnel V2J 7A5 .............. 250-249-5550 250-249-5296

quesnelgolfclub@gmail.com

www.quesnelgolfclub.com

Hotels and Motels Quality Inn & Suites 753 Front St, Quesnel V2J 2L2 ............... 800-663-8090 250-992-3126

info@qualityinnquesnel.com

www.qualityinnquesnel.com Ramada Limited Quesnel 383 St Laurent Ave, Quesnel V2J 2E1 ............... 250-992-5575 250-992-2254

ramada@quesnelbc.com www.ramada.com Sandman Hotel Quesnel 940 Chew Rd, Quesnel V2J 6R8 Robert Moutray..... 250-747-3511 250-747-0110

gm_quesnel@sandman.ca

www.sandmanhotels.com Travelodge Quesnel 524 Front St, Quesnel V2J 2K6 Raj Sood ............. 250-992-7071 250-992-2873

travelodgequesnel@telus.net

www.travelodgequesnel.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Community Futures 335A Vaughan St, Quesnel V2J 2T1 Christine Kinnie .... 250-992-2322 250-992-7700

christine@cfquesnel.com

www.cfquesnel.com Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre 500 North Star Rd, Quesnel V2J 5P6 Sue Millership .... 250-992-8200 250-992-6866

smillership@quesnel.ca

www.city.quesnel.bc.ca Quesnel and District Twin Arenas 500 Barlow Ave, Quesnel V2J 2C4 Lori McKee ......... 250-992-7125 250-992-9297

lmckee@quesnel.ca www.quesnel.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Billy Barker Casino Hotel 308 McLean St, Quesnel V2J 2N9 .............. 250-992-5533 250-992-1103

info@billybarkercasino.com

www.billybarkercasino.com

Wells

Community Halls District of Wells Box 219, Wells V0K 2R0 Jason Griffin ....... 250-994-3330 250-994-3331

marketing@wellsbc.com

www.wellsbc.com Wells Community Hall 4243 Sanders Ave, Wells V0K 2R0 .............. 250-994-3330 250-994-3331

wells@goldcity.net

www.wellscommunityhall.com

Williams Lake

Hotels and Motels Coast Fraser Inn Hotel 285 Donald Rd, Williams Lake V2G 4K4 .............. 250-398-7055 250-398-8269

m.martin@coasthotels.com

www.coasthotels.com Overlander Hotel 1118 Lakeview Cres, Williams Lake V2G 1A3 .............. 250-392-3321 250-392-3983

reservations@overlanderhotel.com

www.overlanderhotel.com Super 8 Motel Williams Lake 1712 Broadway Ave S, Williams Lake V2G 2W4............. 250-398-8884 250-398-8270

super8wl@shawcable.com

www.super8.com

Resorts/Retreats Elysia Resort on Quesnel Lake PO Box 4069, Williams Lake V2G 2V2 Harmony Bercar .... 250-243-2433 250-243-2433

rainbow@elysiaresort.com

www.elysiaresort.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex 525 Proctor St, Williams Lake V2G 4J1 .............. 250-398-7665 250-398-7884

eventhosting@williamslake.ca

www.activewilliamslake.com

TLH Heliskiing Ltd dba Tyax Wilderness Resort & Spa 1 Tyaughton Lake Rd, Gold Bridge V0K 1P0 Shanna Selinger ............................. 250-238-2221

sales@tyax.com www.tyax.com

Kleena Kleene

Resorts/Retreats Terra Nostra Guest Ranch 9641 Highway 20, Kleena Kleene V0L 1M0 Austin Anderson............................. 888-476-1248 250-476-1255

ranch@terranos.ca www.terranos.ca

Lillooet

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Lillooet Museum and Visitor Centre 790 Main St Box 441, Lillooet V0K 1V0 .............. 250-256-4308 250-256-0043

lillmuseum@cablelan.net

www.lillooetbc.com

Hotels and Motels Reynolds Hotel 1237 Main St, Lillooet V0K 1V0 .............. 250-256-4202 250-256-4192

info@reynoldshotel.com

www.reynoldshotel.com

Hotels and Motels

Nimpo Lake

Woodland Caribou Resort 3964 Puntzi Lake Rd Box 131, Chilanko Forks V0L 1H0 Dan/Jan Coates ............................. 250-481-0080 250-481-0080

info@woodlandcaribouresort.ca

www.woodlandcaribouresort.ca

Resorts/Retreats The Dean on Nimpo 21145 Chilcotin Hwy 20 PO Box 80, Nimpo Lake V0L 1R0 Donn Irwin .......... 888-646-7655 250-742-3332

thedean@telus.net

www.thedeanonnimpo.com

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Northern exposure

Meeting expectations from Haida Gwaii to Prince George to Fort Nelson

Totem poles stand near the beach outside the Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay in Skidegate

| ABORIGINAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF BC

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By Lorne Mallin orthern British Columbia stretches up to the Yukon, east to the Peace country, down to Prince George, and west – way west – to the misty isles of Haida Gwaii.

Formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii plays host to conferences and business meetings in culturally rich settings. The 53,000-square-foot Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay in Skidegate is the main facility amid totem poles and striking cedar longhouses at the water’s edge. The Performance House has space for 200 attendees; two well-equipped classrooms and the large, open Welcome House are also available.

Elsewhere on the islands, halfway between Masset in the north and Queen Charlotte in the south, the First Nations–owned and operated Haida House at Tllal has three areas for groups varying in size from six to 40.

Another Northern B.C. waterfront attraction in a spectacular setting is King Pacific Lodge on Princess Royal Island. Equipped with satellite Internet and telephone systems, the famous fishing lodge features meeting facilities for up to 34 guests.

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A grizzly relaxes with her cub at the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary, a provincial park 45 kilometres northeast of Prince Rupert | DOUG DAVIS, PRINCE RUPERT ADVENTURE TOURS

Whale of a time Prince Rupert is the main city on the northern coast and offers a wide variety of meeting facilities and ecotourism opportunities. Facilities include the North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre with more than 10,000 square feet of space and the Crest Hotel’s over 4,000 square feet. The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre has four meeting rooms, the Lester Centre of the Arts seats 700, and the Highliner Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre can handle up to 330 in its ballroom among other meeting areas. Cosier is the marinaview loft at Breakers Pub, which can seat 60 with a 50-foot screen for presentations.

In addition to a 100-passenger boat for events, Prince Rupert Adventure Tours thrills guests with marine excursions to see humpback, orca, grey and minke whales, as well as grizzly bears in the Khutzeymateen Valley. Don’t leave home without your camera.

Also picture perfect, farther east between Prince Rupert and Prince George is alpine-themed Smithers with

Woodlands Inn & Suites in Fort Nelson has more than 2,400 square feet of space in its flexible configurations

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NORTHERN BC the popular ski destination Hudson Bay Mountain as a backdrop.

Hudson Bay Lodge’s 4,300-square-foot Summit Ballroom can handle 385 people, and two of its 10 meeting rooms have been renovated in the past year.

Heli-ski heaven With more than 300 business-class hotel rooms downtown, Prince George is B.C.’s “northern capital” with the most meeting possibilities in the region. The Coast Inn of the North has the largest hotel conference facilities with 8,500 square feet on two levels plus 3,200 square feet of foyer space. For standalone meeting space, the Prince George Civic Centre is the flagship facility with more than 60,000 square feet, 11 meeting rooms and full catering.

Other venues include the Ramada Prince George, able to host a meeting for six or a grand reception for 600; Day’s Inn Prince George, with meeting and conference rooms; Four Points by Sheraton Prince George, with capacity for 55 in its Willow Room; Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Prince Georg,e with meeting rooms and banquet facilities; Canfor Atrium at Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre, with seating for 120; Prince George Golf & Curling Club, with two private meeting rooms; and the conference centre at the University of Northern B.C., where a lecture theatre seats 350.

For high-flying adventure, 90 kilometres east from Prince George is Bearpaw Heli-skiing where helicopters will drop their guides and your group high on pristine runs. Be prepared for deep powder.

Farther north, the Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre provides seven meeting spaces, including the Cottonwood Hall for 245 people, and even more capacity in the April-August offseason in the curling rink (1,193) and the ice arena (1,416).

A bald eagle soars over Haida Gwaii | HAIDAGWAIIPHOTOS.COM

A humpback whale breaches off B.C.’s northwest coast

| DOUG DAVIS, PRINCE RUPERT ADVENTURE TOURS

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Visitors stand next to ancient Haida poles on Anthony Island in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Haida Gwaii | HERON WIER

Gone fishing Closer to the Alberta border, the Best Western Dawson Creek Inn is in the heart of oil and gas country at the very start of the Alaska Highway. Attached to the 100-room hotel are four meeting rooms, with the largest holding 300 people, which are run

by Fixx Urban Grill. The clubhouse at the Dawson Creek Golf & Country Club has space for 140.

Up the highway, the Pomeroy Hotel is the largest conference centre in Fort St. John. It offers more than 11,500 square feet of versatile meeting space in five rooms that can host up to 600 guests. The Stonebridge Hotel features 10,000 square feet in five venues, with the MacKenzie Room accommodating up to 500 people.

At Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway is the last major centre in the northeast – Fort Nelson. Woodlands Inn & Suites has more than 2,400 square feet of space in its flexible configurations. The brand-new Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre has a variety of meeting spaces.

At Mile 375, catch at least the spirit of Northern B.C. if not a tasty Arctic Grayling at Tetsa River Lodge’s two-day fishing derby held every year around Canada Day. Ą

Players hit the greens at the Dawson Creek Golf & Country Club | DON PETTIT PHOTOGRAPHICS

Snow-draped mountains are the perfect backdrop for Hudson Bay Lodge in Smithers | DANYCOUTURE.COM

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce 540 Hwy 16 W PO Box 339, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 Shelley Wall ....... 250-692-3773 250-692-3701

shelley@burnslakechamber.com

www.burnslakechamber.com

Hotels and Motels Sunshine Inn 940 Highway 16 W, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 ............... 250-692-7696 250-692-3145

kimsunshineinn@yahoo.ca

www.sunshineinn.ca

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Skidegate, Haida Gwaii 250-559-7885 www.haidaheritagecentre.com

Chetwynd

Hotels and Motels Days Inn Chetwynd 4401 53rd Ave, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 Jun Kim .............. 250-788-3344 250-788-3744

daysinnchetwynd@gmail.com

www.daysinn.com

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre 4552 North Access Rd PO Box 757, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 .............. 250-788-2214 250-788-2219

recreation@gochetwynd.com

www.gochetwynd.com

Fort Nelson

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Fort Nelson Hotel Mile 300 Alaska Hwy PO Box 240, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 .............. 250-774-6971 250-774-6711

thefort@theedge.ca

www.fortnelsonhotel.com

Super 8 Fort Nelson 4503 50th Ave S, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 .............. 250-233-5025 250-233-5030

gm@super8fortnelson.com

www.super8fortnelson.com

Fort St John

Hotels and Motels Pomeroy Hotel Fort St John 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 5T5 Nils Christoph Breuker ................... 250-262-3233 250-262-3284

nilsb@pomeroyhotel.com

www.pomeroyhotel.com Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100 Ave, Fort St John VIJ 1Y5 ............... 250-787-0521 250-787-2648

info@qing.ca

www.qualityinnnortherngrand.com Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John 9223 100 St, Fort St John V1J 3X3 .............. 250-263-6880 250-263-6881

infofsj@stonebridgehotel.ca

www.stonebridgefortstjohn.com

Resorts/Retreats Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort PO Box 6677, Fort St John V1J 4J1 Victoria Olmstead........................... 250-789-9494 250-789-3282

victoria@elisispa.com www.elisispa.com

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities City of Fort St John 9523 100th St, Fort St John V1J 4N4 Sonya Wiebe ...... 250-785-3033 250-785-7181

swiebe@fortstjohn.ca www.fortstjohn.ca

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NORTHERN BC North Peace Cultural Centre 10015 100 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1Y7 Bettyanne Hampton ...................... 250-785-1992 250-785-1510

ed@npcc.bc.ca www.npcc.bc.ca

Fraser Lake

Resorts/Retreats Birch Bay Resort PO Box 484, Fraser Lake V0N 0S0 Jackie Johnson ..... 250-699-8484 250-699-6919

bbresort@telus.net www.birchbay.ca

Hazelton

Resorts/Retreats The Cliffs at Kispiox River 1974 Kispiox Rd, Hazelton V0J 1Y5 Joy Allen ........................................ 604-629-9578

joy@kispioxriver.com www.kispioxriver.com

Houston

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Houston & District Chamber of Commerce 3289 Highway 16 PO Box 396, Houston V0J 1Z0 Maureen Czirfusz .... 250-845-7640 250-845-3682

info@houstonchamber.ca

www.houstonchamber.ca

Mackenzie

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce 88 Centenial Dr PO Box 880, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 .............. 250-997-5459 250-997-6117

office@mackenziechamber.bc.ca

www.mackenziechamber.bc.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Mackenzie Golf & Country Club 472 Cikada Rd Box 1535, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 .............. 250-997-4004 250-997-4289

Hotels and Motels Alexander Mackenzie Hotel 403 Mackenzie Blvd PO Box 40, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 .............. 250-997-3266 250-997-4675

info@amhotel.ca www.amhotel.ca

Resorts/Retreats Powder King Mountain Resort PO Box 487 Mile 122 John Hart Hwy, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 ............ 866-POW-KING 250-984-7507

powderhound@powderking.com

www.powderking.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Elks Lodge Mackenzie 300 Osilinka Dr Box 2, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 .............. 250-997-3557 250-997-3533

macelks@telus.net www.bcelks.com

Prince George

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Northern BC Tourism Association 1274 5 Ave, Prince George V2L 3L2 ............... 250-561-0432 250-561-0450

info@nbctourism.com

www.northernbctourism.com Prince George Airport Authority 4141 Airport Rd 10, Prince George V2N 4M6 Lindsay Cotter .... 250-963-2400 250-963-3462

lcotter@pgairport.ca www.pgairport.ca Tourism Prince George 1300 1st Ave Suite 101, Prince George V2L 2Y3 Roya Compo ....... 250-649-3202 250-564-9807

compo@tourismpg.com www.tourismpg.com

Caterers Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3G6 Sheryl Elgie ........ 250-564-3568 250-563-0924

hospitality@pgnfc.com www.pgnfc.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Prince George Golf & Curling Club 2515 Recreation Pl, Prince George V2L 4S1 ............... 250-563-0357 250-563-4136

catering@pggolfandcurling.com

www.pggolfandcurling.com

Hotels and Motels

Hotels and Motels

Resorts/Retreats

City Centre Inn 910 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K8 Natasha Peterson........................... 250-563-1267 250-563-9904

natashap@pomeroygroup.ca

www.pomeroygroup.ca Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick St, Prince George V2L 2C2 Klaus Ofner......... 250-563-0121 250-563-1948

k.ofner@coasthotels.com

www.coasthotels.com Days Inn Prince George 600 Quebec St, Prince George V2L 1W7 Steven Gibbs ...... 250-562-7072 250-562-1768

catering@daysinnpg.com

www.daysinnpg.com Esther’s Inn 1151 Commercial Cres, Prince George V2M 6W6 Peter van Wylick ..... 250-562-4131 250-562-4145

info@esthersinn.com www.esthersinn.com Four Points by Sheraton 1790 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2L 5L3 Aurora Cozza ...... 250-564-7100 250-564-7199

aurora.cozza@fourpointsprincegeorge.com

www.fourpointsprincegeorge.com Spruceland Inn 1391 Central St, Prince George V2M 3E2 ............. 250-563-0102 250-563-0358

info@sprucelandinn.com

www.sprucelandinn.com

Crest Hotel 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 Paula Amorim ..... 250-624-6771 250-627-7666

paula@cresthotel.bc.ca www.cresthotel.bc.ca Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 815 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1B3 Alex Kempenaar...... 250-624-9060 250-627-7759

alex@highlinerplaza.com

www.highlinerplaza.com Moby Dick Inn 935 2nd Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1H8 Teresa Lee .......... 250-624-6961 250-624-3760

mobydick@citytel.net www.mobydickinn.com Prince Rupert Hotel 118 6th St, Prince Rupert V8J 3L7 Ashley Daigle ..... 250-624-6711 250-624-3288

sales@princeruperthotel.com

www.princeruperthotel.com

Hudson Bay Mountain PO Box 492, Smithers V0J 2N0 .............. 250-847-2058 250-847-5327

inquiry@hudsonbaymountain.com

www.hudsonbaymountain.com Logpile Lodge 3105 McCabe Rd, Smithers V0J 2N7 .............. 250-847-5152 250-847-5198

info@logpilelodge.com www.logpilelodge.com

Restaurants Bites of Bliss Cakery 1479 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3G1 Cindy Klassen ................................. 250-596-9191

temptationspg@shaw.ca

www.bitesofblisspg.ca Cimo Mediterranean Grill 601 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K3 Carey-Lynn Campioni ..................... 250-564-7975 250-564-7965 clcampioni@hotmail.com

Universities and Colleges College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George V2N 1P8 Denise Carmichael ......................... 250-562-2131 250-561-5876

askcnc@cnc.bc.ca www.cnc.bc.ca University of Northern BC Conference Services 3333 University Way, Prince George V2N 4Z9 Jennifer Studney..... 250-960-5520 250-960-5291

conference@unbc.ca

www.unbc.ca/conference

Regional Convention Spaces Jim Ciccone Civic Centre 1000 McBride St, Prince Rupert V8J 4P7 ............... 250-624-6707 250-627-8036

rudy.kelly@princerupert.ca

www.princerupert.ca

Tourist Attractions – Major Prince Rupert Special Events Society PO Box 306, Prince Rupert V8J 3P9 Joy Sundin.......... 250-624-9118 250-624-9218

prspecialevents@citytel.net

www.prspecialevents.com

Princess Royal Island

Resorts/Retreats King Pacific Lodge Barnard Harbour, Princess Royal Island Steve Blais ......... 604-987-5452 604-987-5472

info@kingpacificlodge.com

www.kingpacificlodge.com

Skidegate Haida Gwaii

Prince Rupert

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce 110 1st Ave W Suite 170, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 .............. 250-624-2296 250-624-6105

manager@princerupertchamber.ca

www.princerupertchamber.ca

Banquet Facilities North Coast Conference Centre 240 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8T 1A8 Donna Garvin ...... 250-627-5687 250-627-5685

events@chancespr.com

Terrace

Community Halls Kitselas Community Hall 4562 Queensway Dr, Terrace V8G 3X6 .............. 250-635-5084 250-635-5335

sdnabess@kitselas.com www.kitselas.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club 3525 Golf Course Rd PO Box 865, Terrace V8G 4R1 Kim Croot............ 250-635-2542 250-635-4800

svgc2@citywest.ca www.svgc.ca

Hotels and Motels Best Western Terrace Inn 4553 Greig Ave, Terrace V8G 1M7 ............. 250-635-0083 250-635-0092

catering@terraceinn.com www.terraceinn.com

Restaurants Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Back Eddy Pub 4332 Lakelse Ave, Terrace V8G 1N8 ............. 250-635-9161 250-635-9182

www.backeddypub.com

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Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor

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Heritage Park Museum 4702 Kerby Ave Box 512, Terrace V8G 4B5 Kelsey Wiebe ..... 250-635-4546 250-635-4536

curator@heritageparkmuseum.com

www.heritageparkmuseum.com

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Tumbler Ridge Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay 2 Second Beach Rd PO Box 1523, Skidegate Haida Gwaii V0T 1S1 .............. 250-559-7885 250-559-7886

info@haidaheritagecentre.com

www.haidaheritagecentre.com

Smithers

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Smithers District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2379, Smithers V0J 2N0 .............. 250-847-5072 250-847-3337

info@smitherschamber.com

www.smitherschamber.com

Hotels and Motels Aspen Inn and Suites 4268 Hwy 16 Box 756, Smithers V0J 2N0 Colin Bateman .... 250-847-4551 250-847-4492

aspeninn@telus.net

www.aspeninnsmithers.com Hudson Bay Lodge 3251 Hwy 16 E PO Box 3636, Smithers V0J 2N0 Diane Nikolic ...... 250-847-4581 250-847-4878

banquets@hudsonbaylodge.com

www.hudsonbaylodge.com Sandman Inn Smithers 3932 Hwy 16 West PO Box 935, Smithers V0J 2N0 .............. 250-847-2637 250-847-3709

gm_smithers@sandman.ca

www.sandmanhotels.com

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Banner Mountainlodge 12753 Babine Lake Rd Suite 3, Smithers V0J 2N7 .............. 866-222-8009 250-846-5655

bannermountainlodge@gmail.com

www.bannermountainlodge.com

Northwest Community College 5331 McConnell Ave, Terrace V8G 4X2 Seth Downs ........ 250-635-6511 250-638-5432

sdowns@nwcc.bc.ca www.nwcc.bc.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities CN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd Suite 100, Prince George V2N 6Z1 Glen Mikkelsen ..... 250-561-7777 250-561-7557

gmikkelsen@city.pg.bc.ca www.cncentre.ca The Exploration Place 333 Becott Pl PO Box 1779, Prince George V2L 4V7 ............... 250-562-1612 250-562-6395

admin@theexplorationplace.com

www.theexplorationplace.com Prince George Civic Centre 808 Civic Plaza, Prince George V2L 5T6 Myles Tycholis ...... 250-561-7639 250-561-7737

mtycholis@city.pg.bc.ca

www.princegeorgeciviccentre.ca Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3G6 Sheryl Elgie ........ 250-564-3568 250-563-0924

hospitality@pgnfc.com www.pgnfc.com

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres District of Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre 270 Southgate St, Tumbler Ridge V0C 2W0 ............. 250-242-3123 250-242-3993

tourism@dtr.ca www.tumblerridge.ca

Hotels and Motels Trend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre 375 Southgate St Box 1720, Tumbler Ridge V0C 2W0 ............. 250-242-2000 250-242-2005

info@trendmountainhotel.com

www.trendmountainhotel.com

Vanderhoof

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre 2353 Burrard Ave Box 126, Vanderhoof V0J 3A0 .............. 250-567-2124 250-567-3316

info@vanderhoofchamber.com

www.vanderhoofchamber.com

Community Halls Elk’s Hall 474 Victoria St Box 704, Vanderhoof V0J 3A0 Art Flaterud ........ 250-567-4525 250-567-4525

Resorts/Retreats Nechako Lodge 2500 500 Rd, Vanderhoof V0J 3A1 Josef/Elisabeth Doerig .................. 250-412-2665

info@nechakolodge.com

www.nechakolodge.com

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INDEX 100 Mile Curling Club, 116 100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre, 116 108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures, 116 47 Mile Sports Complex, 116 52 Ridge Restaurant – Clearwater Valley Resort, 102 A Aardvark Armadillo Tents Inc, 66 Aava Whistler Hotel, 74 Abbott Villa on the Lake, 102 About Face Image Consulting, 70 Accent Inns Burnaby, 67 Accent Inns Kamloops, 102 Accent Inns Kelowna, 102 Accent Inns Vancouver Airport, 67 Accent Inns Victoria, 94 Accommodation at University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus, 102 The ACT Maple Ridge – Arts Centre & Theatre, 70 Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre, 102 AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours, 94 Adtronics LED Signs Ltd, 70 Airport Inn, 93 Alberni Valley Multiplex, 92 Albert Normandin Photography Inc, 69 Alexander Mackenzie Hotel, 123 Alexandre Ravkov Inc, 66 Alpine Meadows Resort, 102 Amaryllis Events, 67 Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort, 116 Anco Motel 1998 Ltd, 91 Anza Club, 70 Apex Mountain Inn, 104 April Point Resort & Spa, 93 Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, 91 Archipelago Wildlife Cruises, 94 Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 93 Art of the Party, 66, 67, 69 The Arts Station, 110 ArtStarts in Schools, 70 Aspen Inn and Suites, 123 Atley Signature Events & Consulting, 67

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Best Western Nicola Inn, 103 Best Western Plus Abercorn Inn, 64, 67, 70 Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, 110 Best Western Plus Chateau Granville, 67 Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel, 110 Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre & Liquor Store, 68 Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver, 68 Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge, 110 Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre, 91 Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites, 104 Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 93 Best Western Terrace Inn, 123 Best Western Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre, 104 Beyond Baskets, 92 Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd, 116 Big Bus Ltd, 70 Big Steve’s Catering, 103 Big White Ski Resort, 103 Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 70 Billy Barker Casino Hotel, 116 Birch Bay Resort, 123 Birken Lakeside Resort, 74 Bisque Restaurant, 92 Bites of Bliss Cakery, 123 Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 94 Black Salt Café, 110 Blaylock’s Mansion, 110 BLD Decor & Scenery, 66 Blue Crab Catering, 95 Bonitas Winery, 104 Borgata Lodge, 103 The Bowen Island Lodge, 73, 74 Bowie’s Marketing & Entertainment, 102 Brian Dennehy Photography, 69 Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd, 67 British Columbia Institute of Technology, 70 Brock House Restaurant, 64, 70 Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 67 Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, 72 Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce, 122

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Avis Rent-A-Car, 65 AVT Audio Visual Telecommunications Corp, 92 Azorean Catering, 103

Burnside Gorge Community Association, 94 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 104

B Balfour & District Chamber of Commerce, 109 Balfour Golf Course & Osprey Mountain Grill, 109 Banner Mountainlodge, 123 Barkerville Historic Town, 116 Baseline Type & Graphics Cooperative, 70 Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Back Eddy Pub, 123 BBW International Inc, 66 BC Event Management, 67, 69 BC Place, 70 BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus, 70 BCIT Downtown Campus, 70 Beach Gardens Resort & Marina, 73 Beaty Biodiversity Museum, 70 Beban Park Recreation Centre, 92 Bell Performing Arts Centre, 70 Bella Coola Valley Tourism, 116 Belmont Golf Course, 67 Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn, 92 Best Western Cranbrook Hotel, 109

C C4 Production Services Inc, 67 Cabana Bar & Grille, 103 Cambie Community Centre, 70 Campbell River Sportsplex, 91 Campo Marina Café & Restaurant, 104 Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites, 104 Canadian Princess Resort, 94 Canim Lake Resort, 116 Canlan Ice Sports North Shore, 72 Canyon House Banquet Room, 64 Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, 116 Cascades Casino – Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, 70 Cascadia Motivation, 65 Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, 109 Castlegar & District Community Complex, 109 Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre, 92 Celebration on Water, 72 The Cellar Nightclub, 70 The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 71 Charter Bus Lines of BC Ltd, 64

Chase & District Chamber of Commerce, 102 Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 94 Chemainus Tours, 91 Cherry Point Estate Wines, 91 Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre, 122 Chilliwack Heritage Park, 73 Cimo Mediterranean Grill, 123 City Centre Inn, 123 City of Fort St John, 122 City of Merritt, 103 Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd, 64 Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, 94 Clearwater & District Chamber of Commerce, 102 The Cliffs at Kispiox River, 123 Clinton Memorial Hall, 116 Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition, 71 Club Bon Accueil, 74 CMYK Solutions Inc, 66 CN Centre, 123 CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre, 74, 129 Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites, 73 Coast Bastion Inn, 92 Coast Capri Hotel, 102 Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 68 Coast Discovery Inn and Marina, 91 Coast Fraser Inn Hotel, 116 Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel, 110 Coast Hotels & Resorts, 68 Coast Inn of the North, 123 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 102 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 102 Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, 68 Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 68 Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina, 94 Coastal Weddings and Events, 73 Cocoa West Chocolatier, 73 Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc, 103 College of New Caledonia, 123 College of the Rockies, 109 Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, 110 Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria, 94, 95 Comfort Inn & Suites, 102 Comfort Inn Downtown, 68 Community Futures, 116 Concept Audio Works Inc, 104 CONEXSYS Event Registration, 65 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC, 68, 71, 103 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC – Okanagan Campus, 103 The Corporate Yacht, 73 Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 92 Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 92 Craigdarroch Castle, 95 Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce, 109 Creativity at Work, 70 Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 71 Crest Hotel, 123 Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, 110 Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 91 Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler, 74 CTM Exhibits Worldwide/ CTM Strategies, 65, 66 Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events, 65 D Darcel Moro Independent Meeting & Event Manager, 65 Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton, 104 Days Inn Chetwynd, 122 Days Inn Cranbrook, 109 Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview, 92 Days Inn Prince George, 123 Days Inn Vancouver Metro, 68 De Armond Management Ltd – Conference & Event Specialists, 94 The Dean on Nimpo, 116 Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition, 71, 73 Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre, 71 Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre, 102

Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 68 Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa, 94 Destination Osoyoos, 104 Destrube Photography Ltd, 95 Devon Knight Events, 69 District of Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre, 123 District of Wells, 116 Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, 64 Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc, 67 Donnelly & Associates Event Marketing, 67 Doolin’s Irish Pub, 71 Douglas Ludwig Photography, 94 Drake International, 66 Driftwood Village Resort, 92 Duncan-Cowichan Visitor Info Centre, 92 E Eaglecrest Golf Club, 93 Eaglepoint Golf Resort, 102 Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, 116 Edgewater Casino, 71 Edgewater Lodge, 74, 129 Edible Canada at the Market, 73 Eighteen Pastures, 73 Eleni Floral Design & Decor, 74 Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort, 122 Elk’s Hall, 123 Elks Lodge Mackenzie, 123 Elysia Resort on Quesnel Lake, 116 Emelle’s Catering Ltd, 65 Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre, 68 Enderby & District Curling Club, 102 ePly – Online Event Registration, 65 Esther’s Inn, 123 EVA Office, 103 Eventful Innovations Special Event Planning, Management & Design, 67 Evergreen Exhibitions Ltd, 92 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 68 Executive Event Production Inc, 67 Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby, 68 Executive Hotel Vintage Park – Downtown Vancouver, 68 Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam, 68 Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish, 74, 129 Executive Waiter Resources Inc, 65 The Exploration Place, 123 F Fairfield Community Centre, 95 Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott, 102 The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 74 Fairmont Empress, 94 Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 110 The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 68 Fairmont Pacific Rim, 68 The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, 68 The Fairmont Waterfront, 68 Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd, 73 Famous Players Band, 66 Fernie Golf & Country Club, 110 Fernie Stanford Resort, 110 Fiesta Creative Catering 2012, 65 The Finer Details Event Planning, 67 Fireworks Marketing Group Inc, 65, 66, 67, 69 First Services Hospitality, 66 Focus Audio Visual Services, 64 Fort Nelson Hotel, 122 Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction, 69 Four Points by Sheraton, 102, 123 Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 68 Frischkorn Audio Visual Rentals Inc, 64 Future Focus Event Management, 94 G Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, 92 Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club, 102 Gateway Theatre, 71 Glacier House Resort, 110 Glen Lyon Inn & Suites, 93

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INDEX Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club, 93 Gleneagles Community Centre, 71 Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa, 110 Glenterra Vineyards & Thistle Cafe, 91 Glenwood Sports Centre, 92 Globe Printers, 73 Go Audio Inc, 73 go2, 69 God’s Mountain Estate, 104 Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 73 Golden Area Initiatives, 110 The Good Knight Inn, 102 Governance Group, 70 Gowlland Harbour Oceanfront Resort & Conference Centre, 93 GR Pearkes Recreation Centre, 95 Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 92 Granville Entertainment Group, 71 Granville Island Hotel, 68, 71 Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, 104 Greenscape Design & Decor, 66, 67 Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd, 64, 70, 71 Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 73 H Hacienda Inn, 110 Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay, 123 Harbour Cruises & Events, 64, 73 Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, 94 Harrison Beach Hotel, 73 Harrison Galleries, 71 Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, 73 Harvest Golf Club, 102 Hastings House Country House Hotel, 93 The Haven, 92 Hazelmere Golf Course, 67 Hearthstone Lodge, 104 Helijet International Inc, 67 Hell’s Gate Airtram, 73 Heritage Hall, 71 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook, 109 Heritage Park Museum, 123 Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 123 The Hills Health & Guest Ranch, 116 Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, 74, 129 Historic Lund Hotel, 73 Holiday Inn & Suites, 68, 104 Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver, 68 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley, 91 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 64, 68, 104 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley, 64, 68 Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre, 102 Holiday Inn Express Metrotown, 64 Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport – Richmond, 68 Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, 68 Holiday Inn West Kelowna, 104 Holiday Park Resort, 103 Hollyhock, 91 Honeymoon Bay Community Hall, 92 Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat, 92 Hoodoo Adventure Company, 104 Hoodoos at Sun Rivers, 102 Hope Golf Club, 73 Hospitality Inn, 92 Hotel LeSoleil, 68 Houston & District Chamber of Commerce, 123 Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel, 92 Howard Johnson’s Fortunes Landing Inn, 102 HR MacMillan Space Centre, 71 Hudson Bay Lodge, 123 Hudson Bay Mountain, 123 Hume Hotel, 110 Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 64, 68 Hycroft – University Women’s Club of Vancouver, 73 I I M Print Promo Inc, 70 Image This Photographics Inc, 69 Imagine That Events, 66 Inn at Laurel Point, 94

Inn on Long Lake, 92 International Exhibition Services Inc, 66 International Special Events Society Vancouver Chapter, 64 Island Lake Lodge, 110 J Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc, 66 Jazzaniah Cafe and Catering, 93 Jeff Andrews Photography, 73 Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, 123 John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse, 71 Jon Benjamin Photography, 69 Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc, 67 K Kamloops Convention Centre, 102 Kamloops Golf & Country Club, 102 Kaslo Hotel & Brew Pub, 110 Keith Holuboff Photography, 69 Kelowna Golf & Country Club, 102 The Kelowna Museums Society, 103 Key Events & Weddings, 67 Keynote Speakers Canada, 70 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, 110 Kilby Historic Site, 73 Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre, 110 King Pacific Lodge, 123 Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, 91 Kitselas Community Hall, 123 Knouff Lake Resort, 102 Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce, 109 Kootenay Lakeview Lodge, 109 L L’Hermitage Hotel, 68 Lake City Casino Kelowna, 102 Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, 92 Lake Okanagan Resort, 103 Landsea Tours Ltd, 64, 70 Langley Events Centre, 71 The Language Bureau, 70 Lea Carpenter & Associates, 67, 69 Legacy Liquor Store, 71 Lemaire & Co Event Management, 65 Library Square Conference Centre, 71 Lighten Up Productions Inc, 66 Lillooet Museum and Visitor Centre, 116 LingoStar Language Services, 70 Lions Bay Art Gallery, 74 Lions Communications Inc, 73 Loden Vancouver & Tableau Bar Bistro, 68 Logpile Lodge, 123 Long Beach Golf Course, 94 Lonsdale Quay Hotel, 68 Lord Stanley Suites on the Park, 68 Lotus Land Tours Inc, 70 Loungeworks Furniture and Décor Rentals, 66 Lowe and Associates, 67 Luxury Transport Inc, 65 M Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce, 123 Mackenzie Golf & Country Club, 123 Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 94, 95 Marika Productions, 67 Marina West Motel, 94 Maritime Heritage Society, 91 Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour, 94 Mary Winspear Centre, 93 Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 73 MB7 Tent & Party Rentals, 110 MCI Vancouver, 65 Meadow Gardens Golf Club, 67 MediaPower New Media Communications, 69 Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter, 64 Mehndi & More Body Art, 66 Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce, 103 Merritt Civic Centre, 103 Merritt Desert Inn, 103 Mesachie Lake Hall, 92 Message Impact Systems Inc, 92 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, 71 Metropolitan Hotel, 68

Views of Okanagan Lake and the vineyard from the Old Vines Restaurant patio at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery in Kelowna | QUAILS’ GATE ESTATE WINERY MF Consultants Inc, 66 Michael J Fox Theatre, 71 Millennium Place/ Whistler Arts Council, 74, 129 Milner Gardens & Woodland, 93 Mission Hill Family Estate, 104 Mission Hills Golf Course, 109 Moby Dick Inn, 123 Monica Powell Event Management, 94 Morgan Creek Golf Course, 64, 67 Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue SFU, 71 Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre, 71 Moxie’s Classic Grill, 64 Moxie’s Classic Grill (at Sandman Vancouver City Centre), 64 Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn and Wedding Chapel, 110 Muse Winery, 92 Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 72, 73 MVKA, 67 N Nakusp Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, 110 Nanaimo Golf Club, 92 Naramata Centre, 103 Nasco Staffing Solutions, 66 NATIONAL Public Relations, 67 Nechako Lodge, 123 New Horizon Motel, 102 New Rave Productions Inc, 65 Nicklaus North Golf Course, 74 Nikkei Centre, 72 Nita Lake Lodge, 74 Nonis Electrical Services Inc, 66 Norman Rothstein Theatre, 72 North American Logistics Services Inc (NALSI), 66 North Coast Conference Centre, 123 North Peace Cultural Centre, 123 Northern BC Tourism Association, 123 Northview Golf & Country Club, 67 Northwest Community College, 123 Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd, 67 O Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 94, 95 Ocean Outfitters Ltd, 94 Ocean Resort, 91 Ocean Ridge Retreat, 73 Ocean Wilderness Inn, 93 Oceanside Tourism – Parksville & Qualicum Beach, 92 Odyssey Media Group, 67 Okanagan Paradise Resorts, 103 The Old Caboose Restaurant, 102 Old House Village Hotel & Spa, 91 Olympic View Golf Club, 94 Omega Restaurant, 102

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OPUS Hotel, 68 Oswego Hotel, 94 Outstanding Solutions Event Planner & Concierge Services, 67 Overlander Hotel, 116 P PacBlue Printing, 69 Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd, 64 Pacific Host Inn & Suites, 102 Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 64 Pacific National Exhibition, 72 Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina, 74 Painted Turtle Guesthouse, 92 Painter’s Lodge Resort, 91 Paintertainment.ca, 74 Pan Pacific Vancouver, 72 Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, 74, 129 Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, 74, 129 Panorama Mountain Village, 110 Park Inn, 68, 110 Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway, 68 Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce, 92 Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 92 Party in the Kitchen Catering Co, 104 Peake of Catering, 65 Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre, 104 Penticton Golf & Country Club, 104 Penticton Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre & Casino, 104 Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 104 Performance Visual Works Inc, 64 Photography by Chris, 104 Pinnacle Hotel At The Pier, 68 Plan Ahead Events, 67 The Plaza Hotel, 102 Poco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre, 69 Podollan Inn, 104 Poets Cove Resort & Spa, 92 Points West Audio Visual Ltd, 102 Pomeroy Hotel Fort St John, 122 Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce, 93 PORTFOLIO Conference Planning & Event Management, 66 Powder King Mountain Resort, 123 Powder Springs Inn, 110 Powell River Town Centre Hotel, 73 PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences, 66 Predator Ridge Resort, 104 Presentation House Theatre, 72 Prestige Hotel Kelowna, 102 Prestige Hotel Vernon, 104 Prestige Hotels & Resorts, 103 Prestige Inn Golden, 110 Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs, 110 Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, 110 Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland, 110 Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook, 109

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INDEX The Union Club of British Columbia, 95 University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 95 University of Northern BC Conference Services, 123 Urban Spaces Design Co, 66

Pride of Vancouver Charters Ltd, 73 Prince George Airport Authority, 123 Prince George Civic Centre, 123 Prince George Golf & Curling Club, 123 Prince George Native Friendship Centre, 123 Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce, 123 Prince Rupert Hotel, 123 Prince Rupert Special Events Society, 123 Princeton Pub & Grill, 70 Promax Audio Visual Systems Inc, 64 Public Dreams, 67 Purcell Mountain Lodge, 110 Q Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort, 102 Quails’ Gate Winery, 104 Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 93 Quality Hotel Vancouver – The Inn at False Creek, 69 Quality Inn & Suites, 116 Quality Inn Castlegar, 109 Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel, 122 The Quamichan Inn, 92 Quantum Leaps Lodge, 110 Quarterdeck Inn & Marina Resort, 93 Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre, 116 Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce, 116 Quesnel and District Twin Arenas, 116 Quesnel Golf Club, 116 Quilchena Golf & Country Club, 67 Quwutsun Cultural & Conference Centre, 92 R Radium Resort, 110 Ralph Rinke Photographer, 69 Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 102 Ramada Inn & Suites, 104 Ramada Langley/Surrey, 69 Ramada Limited Quesnel, 116 Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre, 73 Ramada Vancouver Exhibition Park, 69 The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, 73 Rebar Creative, 73 Reeltime Videoworks, 69 The Refinery, 72 reFresh Events, 66 Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, 69 Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown, 69 Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, 110 Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre, 110 Reynolds Hotel, 116 Richmond Country Club, 67, 72 Richmond Olympic Oval, 70, 72 Ricky’s All-Day Grill, 92 Ripple Effect Services, 69 River Rock Casino Resort, 64, 69, 70, 72 Rivercorp, 91 Riverside Golf Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 110 Robert J Scott Productions, 66 RockRidge Canyon, 104 Roma Hall, 65 Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, 69 Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 64, 69 Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 72 The Roxy Cabaret, 72 Royal BC Museum, 95 Ruth Lake Lodge, 116 Rutherford Global Logistics Ltd, 66 S Samco Printers Ltd, 69, 70 Sandman Hotel & Suites Squamish, 74, 129 Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar, 109 Sandman Hotel Penticton, 104 Sandman Hotel Quesnel, 116 Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre, 69 Sandman Inn Smithers, 123 Sandman Inn Vernon, 104 Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport, 69

Field of wildflowers with views of the Selkirk Mountains from Idaho Peak near New Denver | TOURISM BC/DAVID GLUNS Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort, 103 Scandinavian Community Centre, 64 Science World British Columbia, 72 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 72 Scotiabank Theatre, 72 Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc, 66, 67, 69 SENSUS Communication Solutions Inc, 70 SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services, 70, 72 Shady Shores Beach Resort, 91 Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, 64, 69 Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 93 Shawn Lam Video Inc, 70 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 69 Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 64, 69, 72 Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 69 ShowMax Event Services, 64, 69, 70 Showtime Event & Display, 66 Shuswap Tourism, 104 Sid Williams Theatre, 92 Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 93 Silver Star Mountain Resort, 104 Simon Fraser University – Meeting, Event and Conferences, 64 Simply Perfect Flowers, 73 Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage, 66 Sip Resto Lounge, 72 Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club, 123 Sky Florist Studio, 67 The Slide Farm, 69 SLJ Productions Ltd, 67 Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, 123 Sonseekers Ridge Golf Course, 104 Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant, 94 South Hall Banquet & Wedding Palace, 64 South Okanagan Events Centre, 104 Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel, 104 Spets Association Services, 69 Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, 104 Spring Lake Ranch, 116 Spruceland Inn, 123 Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, 74, 129 SS Sicamous Restoration Society, 104 St Eugene Golf Resort & Casino, 109 St Regis Hotel, 69 Star LED + Print Corp, 66 Star Taxi, 109 The Stem Floral Design & Giftware, 110 Stirling Ward Photographic Design, 69 Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John, 122 Stubbs Island Whale Watching, 94 Studio 31, 72 Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, 104 Summerland Golf & Country Club, 104 Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa, 104 Sun Peaks Resort, 104 Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club, 102 Sunshine Inn, 122 Sunwolf, 74, 129

Super 8 Fort Nelson, 122 Super 8 Kelowna, 102 Super 8 Motel Williams Lake, 116 Surrey Board of Trade, 72 Sutton Place Hotel, 69 The Sylvia Hotel, 69 Synergy Events Inc, 102, 103

V V Lounge at Earls Yaletown, 72 Valley Airporter Ltd, 73 Van Isle Marina, 93 Vancouver Aquarium, 73 Vancouver Art Gallery, 64, 72, 73 Vancouver Champagne Cruises Inc, 73 Vancouver Civic Theatres, 72 Vancouver Convention Centre, 69, 72 Vancouver International Film Centre, 72 Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 92 Vancouver Lookout, 69, 72 Vancouver Maritime Museum, 73 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, 69 Vancouver Parties, 66 Vancouver TheatreSports League, 66 Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd, 65 Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region, 64 Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, 123 Venue West Conference Services Ltd, 66 Vernon Golf & Country Club, 104 Vernon Recreation Complex, 104 Vero Consulting, 66 Victoria Conference Centre, 95 Victoria Curling Club, 95 Victoria Golf Club, 94 Victoria Regent Hotel, 95 Vida Spas, 70 Village Green Hotel, 104 The Villager Inn, 104 Vtix Solutions Corp, 72

T Tall Timber Golf Course, 67 Team Academy, 70 Temple Events & Catering, 95 Terminal City Club, 64, 69, 72 Terra Nostra Guest Ranch, 116 Terra Nova Sharing Farm, 72 Textile Image Inc/The Flag Shop, 70 Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, 102 Thompson Rivers University, 102 Three Valley Lake Chateau, 110 The Ticket Kitchen & Bar, 64, 70, 72 Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, 92 TLH Heliskiing Ltd dba Tyax Wilderness Resort & Spa, 116 Tofino Botanical Gardens & Ecolodge, 94 Total Events, 103 Total Staffing Solutions Ltd, 66 Tourism Abbotsford, 73 Tourism Burnaby, 72 Tourism Harrison Hot Springs, 73 Tourism Kamloops, 102 Tourism Port Hardy, 93 Tourism Prince George, 123 Tourism Squamish, 74 Tourism Sun Peaks, 104 Tourism Ucluelet, 94 Tourism Vancouver – The Greater Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau, 64 Tourism Vancouver Island, 92 Tourism Vernon, 104 Tourism Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau, 94 Tourism Whistler, 74, 129 Tradex – Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre, 73 Trail & District Chamber of Commerce, 110 Translation Services, 70, 103 Travelodge Duncan, 92 Travelodge Parksville, 92 Travelodge Quesnel, 116 TRAXX Coachlines, 65 Trend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre, 123 Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch, 102 Truffles Fine Foods, 65 Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 93 Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, 116

W Wall Translation Services, 70 Watermark Beach Resort, 104 Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, 64 Wells Community Hall, 116 Wells Gray Inn, 102 Wesbild Centre, 104 West Coast Resorts, 70 West Coast Suites at UBC, 69 West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort, 74 Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce, 104 The Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 69 The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, 94, 95 The Westin Resort & Spa, 74, 129 Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, 69 Westside Grand, 72 Whatshan Lake Retreat, 110 Whistler Cooks! Catering Company, 74 Whistler Pinnacle Hotel, 74, 129 Whistler Tasting Tours, 74 Whistler Village Inn & Suites, 74, 129 Whitewater Communications, 67 Wickaninnish Inn, 94 WildPlay Element Parks – Kelowna, 103 WildPlay Element Parks – Maple Ridge, 70 Wildplay Element Parks – Nanaimo, 92 Wildplay Element Parks – Victoria, 95 Wildplay Element Parks – Whistler, 74, 129 Wilson’s Transportation Ltd, 94 Windermere Community Hall, 110 WindWord Communications, 70 With Imagination Group Ltd, 67 Woodland Caribou Resort, 116 Workplace Centre for Spiritual and Ethical Development, 73 Wylie-Crump Limited, 66 Wyndham’s Super 8 West Kelowna, 104

U UBC Alma Mater Society, 72 UBC Botanical Garden: Reception Centre, 73 UBC Robson Square, 72 Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd, 67

YZ Youbou Community Hall, 95 Yummers EnRoute, 116 YWCA Hotel, 69 Ziptrek Ecotours, 74, 129

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