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CONTENTS FEATURES Delivering leadership Unique boutique hotels Lessons learned Facial recognition Secret spaces

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS MEETING BRIEFS

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REGIONAL MAP

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MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE

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

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PROVINCEWIDE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

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MEETINGS GLOSSARY

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ILEA | SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND GLOBAL FRIENDSHIPS T he International Live Events Association (ILEA) is a global community of passionate, creative people who bring enthusiasm, big ideas and professionalism to every event. Our members plan and execute more than one million live events each year, and being a part of the ILEA Vancouver family means being welcomed into a creative events community that focuses on knowledge sharing and facilitating lifelong friendships.

We are thrilled that the ILEA Vancouver chapter won Best Volunteer Collaboration for our Event Industry Holiday Party at #ILEAlive in Denver, Colorado, last year. We always knew we had amazing, supportive members, vendors and partners and we’re proud to receive recognition from the international ILEA judges.

This year is already off to an amazing start with unique educational events on the horizon.

Our January Educates event will ready you in the basics of event security and emergency preparedness so that if anything does go awry, you’ll know how to quickly get your guests to safety.

We’re proud to continue our scholarship fund for students. Welcoming young, new talent to our event family is something we’re extremely passionate about. Relationships are first and foremost and we’re excited to be able to help young professionals make meaningful connections as opposed to just surface introductions.

If you’re interested in joining leading-edge, creative events professionals and are curious to keep on top of the latest event trends and technology, don’t hesitate to join us at an ILEA Vancouver event – you’ll be welcomed with open arms.

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O u r boa rd h a s been bu sy working on an exciting year ahead offering educational, innovative and collaborative events with continued advocacy for our industry.

M e e t i n g P ro fe s s i o n a l s International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. We are a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals in more than 90 chapters in 19 countries.

We are very excited to have this year’s WEC (MPI World Education Congress) take place in Toronto, June 15-18, showcasing our Canadian meetings industry to our global family. We are hoping to see many of our industry colleagues attend and take advantage of this rare opportunity to have this industry-leading event in our “backyard.” The last time it was held in Canada was Vancouver, 2010.

Our volunteers are the heart of our organization, and our partnerships and relationships are the keys to our success. If you have not yet considered getting involved, it is a wonderful way to give back to our industry, learn and gain experience in new areas, all while building a wonderful network of friends and colleagues (and having fun!). I encourage you to get involved this year. Speak to our board and volunteer members and hear their stories, attend one of our upcoming events and see the value you can bring to our community.

We look forward to our third year in partnership and collaboration with PCMA and ILEA for our award-winning, Event Industry Holiday Party in January, which will be another spectacular event. We hope to see you all there.

Our industry is very diverse: c o r p o r a t e e v e n t s , i n t e rnational congresses, incentive retreats, weddings and galas all fall under the “meetings and events” umbrella. However, we share the same ultimate goal – to create memorable and engaging experiences for the attendees.

How do you stay on top of the leading-edge trends and shifts in industry? How do you connect with respected suppliers, or access new clients?

Joining an industry association is the ideal way to develop a rich network while keeping abreast of industry education. But joining an association is just the beginning. Like everything else in life, the benefit you realize is proportionate to the efforts contributed. You don’t get “beach fit” by joining a gym. You have to actually attend and work out. The same can be said of joining an industry association. Find the one that fits for you, and make a concentrated effort to participate. You will reap the rewards for your effort.

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) prides itself on delivering inspiring professional development. PCMA Canada West attempts to innovate and experiment, offering educational events with cuttingedge event design and technology. Join us at an upcoming PCMA event and get involved.

For more details visit us at canadawest.pcma. org or follow us on social media @pcmacw.

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Professional associations for meeting and event planners

Professional associations provide a means of pooling resources and giving a unified voice to working professionals who share common interests. They may represent broad national and international interests or cover specialty niches within the event-planning industry. In addition to providing forums for like-minded meeting and event-planning professionals, associations offer a wealth of resources, including newsletters, magazines and other reference materials.

Association of Destination Management Executives adme.org

Exhibition Services & Contractors Association esca.org

International Association of Venue Managers iavm.org

Canadian Association of Exposition Management caem.ca

Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Association (EACA) eaca.com Experiential Designers and Producers Association edpa.com

International Congress and Convention Association iccaworld.org

Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) canadianspeakers.org Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners canspep.ca

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals ficpnet.com

International Festivals & Events Association ifea.com

Global Business Travel Association – Canada gbta.org/canada

International Hotel & Restaurant Association ih-ra.org

Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association hcea.org

International Live Events Association ileahub.com

Center for Exhibition Industry Research ceir.org

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International hsmai.org

Meeting Professionals International mpiweb.org

Connected International Meeting Professionals Association cimpa.org

Incentive Marketing Association incentivemarketing.org

Meetings Mean Business Canada meetingsmeanbusiness.ca

Convention Centres Canada conventioncentrescanada.com

International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) iacconline.org

National Association of Consumer Shows (NACS) nacslive.com

Corporate Event Marketing Association cemaonline.com

International Association of Convention Centres aipc.org

Professional Convention Management Association pcma.org

Destination Marketing Association of the West dmawest.org

International Association of Exhibitions and Events iaee.com

Destinations International destinationsinternational.org

International Association of Fairs and Expositions fairsandexpos.com

Event Service Professionals Association espaonline.org

International Association of Professional Congress Organisers iapco.org

Events Industry Council eventscouncil.org

International Association of Speakers Bureaus iasbweb.org

Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association cuccoa.org

Senior Planners Industry Network (SPIN) spinplanners.com Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Canada sitecanada.org Society of Independent Show Organizers siso.org

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he following are the 10 biggest events, by number of estimated attendees, slated for Vancouver in 2019.

■H S B C R u g b y S e v e n s S e ries, March 9-10, with 25,000 attendees.

■IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, January 1- 5, with a crowd of 18,000 (each game).

■Vancouver Marathon, May 3-5, with 15,000 participants and visitors.

■BC Dental Association conference, March 7-9, with 12,200 attendees.

■Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting, April 28-May 2, with 11,200 delegates.

■N a t i o n a l H o c k e y L e a g u e Draft, June 17-23, with 10,000 expected.

■Federation for the Humanities

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and Social Sciences, June 1, with 8,000 expected.

■Americ an Anthropologic al Association annual meeting, November 18-24, with 8,000 attendees.

■Women Deliver global conference, June 3-6, with 8,000 attendees.

■International Association for Dental Research annual general session, June 19-22, with 6,000 delegates.

he World Junior Champions h i p h o c key c o m p e t i t i o n , sponsored by the International Ice Hockey Federation, is among a record-setting year for major sporting events in B.C. for 2019.

The annual hockey tilt, held in Victoria and Vancouver, started on Boxing Day 2018 but wraps up with the gold game January 5 at sold-out Rogers Arena.

Vancouver attendance hit a record for major sports events in 2017-18 and the city has won more big events for 2019.

Bids booked for this year include the HSBC World Rugby Sevens in March; and the UCI Gran Fondo Qualifier Series. The 2020 Gran Fondo World Championships is being held in Vancouver and Whistler. “ We h ave t h e Va n c o u ve r

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Outside of Vancouver, 2019 events include the Special Olympics BC Winter Games, held in February in Vernon; the men’s and women’s mid-amateur and mid-master golf championships in Abbotsford in March; and the Jerome Classic track and field meet in Richmond this June.

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ancouver’s reputation for being a beautiful city with a culture of sustainability helped the city attract a record 33 citywide conventions and events in 2018 – and this year’s pace is on track to exceed it.

Vancouver Convention Centre vicepresident of sales and marketing Claire Smith has noticed a rise in the number of citywide conventions in Vancouver that are related to nature or sustainability.

“It has taken awhile for Vancouver to be recognized for this,” Smith says.

“We certainly have put our stake in the ground as a city with regard to sustainability and sustainable practices, and it is nice to start to see that recognition and have groups coming as a result of that.”

The March convention of global organization Sustainable Brands, which drew about 3,900 delegates, is an example.

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American Society of Animal Science, says that organization had a much larger annual conference than it usually does, partly because its choice of Vancouver inspired more people to attend.

“We chose Vancouver for a couple reasons,” he says.

“One, it’s a beautiful city. Two, we co-locate [our convention] with the Canadian Society of Animal Science every three, four or five years, and this year, before our meeting, we had the World Congress on Animal Production.” He explains that because the convention would be back to back with the world congress, organizers wanted to have a location outside the U.S. “The convention centre is beautiful,” Zinn adds. “This is a great destination-meeting [city].”

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The Sun Peaks Grand is the largest and only full-service hotel and conference centre at the Sun Peaks resort.

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housands of women will arrive in Vancouver this June in a concentrated effort to help dismantle “the barriers” facing girls and women in every country on the planet. “The Women Deliver conference is the largest in the world,” on women’s rights and equality, says Katja Iversen, president and CEO of Women Deliver.

The Women Deliver 2019 conference takes place June 3-6 at the Vancouver Centre under the theme of “Power.

Progress. Change.”

It will bring together more than 6,000 world leaders, government officials, leaders from the private sector and civil society, celebrities, academics, advocates, activists, and journalists with the drive to accelerate progress for girls and women everywhere – including an unprecedented number of young people. Another 100,000 people are expected to participate through the virtual conference or at events held in countries across the globe that will draw attention to the state of gender equality.

“With a fierce focus on solutions, world-class speakers, influencers from all sectors and change-makers from across the globe, Women Deliver 2019 will hone in on the state of the world for girls and women and map what needs to be done to power change and progress,” Iversen says.

Women Deliver is paying travel and accommodation expenses for about 1,000 women from around the world to attend. Many of those women are from impoverished villages in South America or Africa, representing girls and women who are often on the front lines in the battle for gender and human rights.

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The Women Deliver Conference began in 2007 and has been held in London, Washington, D.C., Kuala Lumpur and Copenhagen. This is the first time it will be held in Canada.

The international lineup of speakers, presenters and organizers includes Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, spouse of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a noted activist for women’s rights.

The conference comes at a critical time for women, Trudeau contends.

“With Women Deliver, we want to ignite, and Vancouver’s going to be centre stage,” says Grégoire Trudeau.

“We want people everywhere, in their work, at their job, at school, in their houses, to have true conversations [about] the barriers that girls are facing today.”

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“Women deliver so much more than babies,” Iversen notes. “All evidence shows that when you invest in girls and women, in their health, in their rights, in their equality, not only is it the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do from an economic point,” she says.

“There’s so much work still to be done in Canada,” Grégoire Trudeau says. “Equal pay, equal work, violence against women, access to child care. The work is not done but we are creating precedence here and new benchmarks for respecting girl’s and women’s rights in our own country so that we send a clear message to the world that this is the new stepping-stone.”

Other speakers include Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement; Winnie Byanyima, executive director, Oxfam International;

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BOUTIQUES Vancouver’s smaller, more intimate hotels have helped Vancouver ascend into Canada’s top meeting destination

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istoric, unique, groundbreaking and modern. What Vancouver’s boutique hotels may lack in space, they more than make up for in almost every all metrics: exemplary service, truly one-of-a-kind venues and event flexibility among them.

They also make good on the promise that good things come in small packages.

“Vancouver has lots of hotel rooms, and lots of hotel beds, and lots of hotel lamps,” explains Roland Monteiro, general manager of the brand new Exchange Hotel Vancouver. “If we can be different and provide that warmer, friendly service, that makes us unique in the market and keeps us successful.”

The Exchange is one of the newest additions to the city’s roster of boutique options – so new in fact that hotel management expects to continue to roll out new meeting and event spaces in November and beyond.

Monteiro says customized menus, pop-up lounges and an openness to new ideas are key parts of the hotel’s strategy to offer value to corporate clients.

Its other advantage is history, and the hotel has a lot of it. Half of its 202 rooms are housed in the former Vancouver Stock Exchange, and everything from the hotel’s

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decor to the names of its rooms – the Blue Chip Penthouse, the Dividend Lounge – pays homage to the past.

The renovation was Canada’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum heritage conversion, and the result is what Monteiro describes as “boutique chic.” The heritage half of the hotel features the original stock exchange lobby; the other 50 per cent of the hotel is located in a new, modern building that gives guests and clients a chance to choose between Vancouver in 2019 or Vancouver in the Roaring ‘20s.

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ABOVE: The new Exchange Hotel Vancouver is the latest among unique boutique hotels that have helped shape the city into one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top meeting destinations, according to the Watkins Research Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting and Convention Planners Survey for 2018. Out of 40 North American cities, Vancouver placed first in Canada and second in North America | CHUNG CHOW

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LEFT: Exchange Hotel general manager Roland Monteiro: new hotel straddles 2019 Vancouver and the city of the 1920s, when its namesake Vancouver Stock Exchange was the talk of the town | CHUNG CHOW

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Collection of properties, is in a particularly unique position. With 180 rooms, the Douglas is definitely boutique, and celebrates the natural beauty of B.C. in both name and design – the latter inspired by the celebrated late Canadian architect Arthur Erickson.

It also seamlessly connects with Parq Vancouver, home to Vancouver’s largest ballroom, more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space and a 30,000square-foot park – facilities that would rarely be accessible or available to boutique properties.

That fluidity is a draw, according to Harper Treskin, and access to Parq’s boardrooms has been popular with clients. So too have the Douglas’ own spaces, which include three showpiece penthouse suites that can be booked for receptions and other events.

“It depends on what you’re looking for in the environment. If it’s to really get the creative juices going and be outside of that conventional meeting space, the Douglas offers so many opportunities for that,” she says.

Clients and events professionals in search of another B.C.-inspired boutique can find it in Canada’s first Indigenous arts hotel.

Located on West Pender Street, the Skwachàys Lodge and Residence features the street-level Urban Aboriginal Fair Trade Gallery. It also supports Indigenous artists

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The Skwachàys offers event and meeting space options backdropped by expressive Indigenous art.

Some of Vancouver’s boutique hotels, however, stand out for their sleek, modern appeal.

Hotel Blu Vancouver, for example, goes above a nd beyond for corporate clients through attention to detail and its technological connectivity.

“Because we’re newer, we promote a lot of technology,” says Shannon Gu, general manager of the hotel, adding that the venue emphasizes sustainability, luxury and technology.

Blu’s Pacific boardroom overlooks Robson Street and is outfitted with Apple TV and the latest audiovisual equipment.

The hotel has also tested out Roxy – a voiceactivated smart device installed in each of its rooms. Chatty meeting rooms tested Roxy, however. “It turns out that it’s not useful in the meeting rooms at all,” admits Gu with a laugh.

Gu provides clients with an emergency kit with all of the items they might need in a meeting, and is ready to provide anything from staplers to tape in case guests forget.

The boardroom is even equipped with a Saje Natural Wellness brainstorm diffuser blend to recharge creative thinking.

“It’s the service that we provide,” Gu says when asked what sets a city boutique hotel experience apart. Harper Treskin agrees. “It leaves you feeling like you had a chance to visit Vancouver, even if you didn’t really leave the hotel.” É

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No food? Flash flood? Surprise hailstorm?

Event planners often must think fast and act quicker

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t’s a commonplace question, an icebreaker politely asked in social gatherings. “What do you do for a living?” For event planners, however, this simple query often provokes a grimace because their job description typically evokes a predictable response: “Oh, that sounds like so much fun. You get paid to set up parties.”

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The reality is a whole lot different. Event planning means dealing with dozens of variables that follow no rules, no patterns, and often no logic, industry veterans say.

“You have to learn to trust your intuition,” says Dustin Westling, managing partner at OneWest Event Design &

Logistics, which has offices in Calgary and Vancouver.

“When you look at the sky and believe in your gut it’s going to rain, trust that intuition no matter what the weather forecast says.” Sounds so simple.

Then there are the more concrete lessons learned.

“Inspect the contents of every food delivery yourself – no matter how reputable the vendor is,” says Sharon Bonner, president of Vancouver-based Bright Ideas Events recalling a lesson she learned early in her 30-year career.

She’d instructed her caterers to put the food boxes “over there” while she attended to other matters for a Christmas dinner cruise. It wasn’t until 20 minutes after the boat left dock that she discovered the hot meal she’d ordered had been mistakenly replaced by a light lunch of salads, cold wraps and croissants.

There was only one solution: get hot food – far more easily said than done from her location in the middle of English Bay. Undeterred, Bonner contacted Bridges on Granville Island via the captain’s two-way radio – this was before today’s ubiquitous cellphone connectivity.

“I have 175 very hungry people on board. Can you have hot buffet food ready when we get to dock and lower the gangplank?” They could, and they did. “All I remember is a stream of waiters running up the gangplank carrying trays of steaming dishes.” Although she had to refund

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the price of the cruise to a few disgruntled guests, most were OK with her solution. Some didn’t even notice the faux pas.

Caitlin McElhone, owner of CM Events in Edmonton, admits that when things do go wrong, it can be tempting to simply fix the situation without letting the client know. A nightmare wedding taught her that honest, open communication is still the best policy.

The 120-guest wedding took place at Edmonton’s Shaw Conference Centre in the midst of the June wedding season when every catering and rental supplier was stressed to the max. Approximately three hours before the outdoor ceremony was due to begin, an unpredicted storm deluged the entire neighbourhood with hail and flash flooding.

Outdoor seating and much of the audio equipment was destroyed. The kitchen was struck by lightning, leaving the entire wedding feast contaminated. And just in case all that didn’t add up to enough pressure, a bomb threat relating to the diamond exhibit taking place on the conference centre’s lower level had the entire building under lockdown for more than two hours.

No one batted an eye when McElhone moved the ceremony inside. Guests who arrived early hardly noticed that the cocktail reception was in a small green space beside the building, not in the garden overlooking the river. But the bride, a knowledgeable and exacting foodie, was distraught and angry when she discovered her caesar salad had no croutons.

What none of the guests, including the bride and groom knew was that McElhone had pulled off a miracle by finding a local steak house that not only could replicate the entire meal, including an extremely specific cut of steak, but even brought some of its own chefs to help cook and plate. The meal was served promptly as planned.

“My lesson learned was that I made an error in judgment by not keeping the couple informed,” McElhone says.

“When they found out the following day that there almost wasn’t a dinner at all, the bride was no longer upset about not getting her croutons. She even made an announcement to the guests thanking my team for their efforts.”

For Westling and other well-established event planners,

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forging strong relationships remains key to developing a successful career in event planning. “Some people think they can do it all from a computer behind a desk. It’s not true. You have to get out there and network. You have to have passion and drive and the ability to solve problems without being distracted.”

When he hires, Westling puts all potential candidates to a simple test. “I tell them in advance that we’ll be taking a one-hour tour of Calgary’s Plus 15s [the enclosed walkway system linking Calgary’s downtown towers] before we sit down to talk. I’m six foot three and I walk really fast. If a candidate can’t keep up or they can’t balance a takeout coffee and a notepad while ignoring the distractions of the urban environment, they probably aren’t right for the job.”

Despite the pressure, though, most industry insiders agree - being an event planner is a fun, challenging and ultimately rewarding answer to the question: “So what do you do for a living?” É

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Proponents claim on-site registration takes mircroseconds with the use of facial recognition software

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n a recent survey of event and meeting planners, close to half identified on-site registration as the biggest bugbear in their work. Conventional check-in processes, according to some industry figures, should take about a minute per person. But companies on the cutting edge of new facial recognition technology say they can slash that to 0.6 seconds per person – 1/100th the time most organizers have come to accept.

Zenus, a Texas-based company that offers facial recognition software, claims 99 per cent accuracy for events with up to 1,000 attendees and aims to provide the same level of accuracy to groups of up to 5,000 soon. The technology costs about 50 cents per attendee.

Facial recognition software for events means that delegates do not need to produce credentials repeatedly throughout the meeting. Access to breakout meetings or specific areas can be determined by planners to include and exclude individuals, as desired. And there can be no question (well, no question 99 times out of 100) that the person who registers is the person who arrives.

The same tool can be used to ensure that only the face that belongs there can access hotel rooms and in-room safes. For meetings where only registered delegates are

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allowed to vote – political conventions, for example, or shareholder meetings – the technology could streamline the process and ensure transparency.

While the technology is leading-edge, the hardware required to implement it is not. Camera phones, tablets and laptops – tools that are already plentiful at conferences – can be used both for attendees’ convenience and by organizers to match faces to registrations.

But those who are less enthusiastic say that facial recognition technology and other biometric data have potential for abuse.

To see how fast good technology can go bad, look to China. In some Chinese cities electronic billboards capture the faces of jaywalkers, or other miscreants, and publicly shame them by matching the offenders’ photos

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One facial recognition software firm claims 99 per cent accuracy for events with up to 1,000 attendees

with their name and national identification number for passersby to see.

Don Waugh offers an interesting middle ground. He is involved in the facial recognition industry and also sees the potential for misuse. Waugh is founder and co-CEO of Applied Recognition, an Ontario-based firm that develops software that allows other businesses to use face recognition to secure things such as bank accounts.

“Literally someone can’t get into my computer because there is no password to steal,” he says. “You can’t steal my face.”

Barring an evil identical twin, the technology should help reduce identity theft and other fraud. But if the data gets into the wrong hands, no matter the fine intentions of the original user, it can be employed for malevolent purposes.

“Like everything, 99 per cent of the population has high morals and follows the law,” says Waugh. “Then you have the guys who don’t.” É

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Facing privacy Micheal Vonn, policy director at the BC Civil Liberties Association, says biometric data has the potential to eliminate our right to be anonymous in public. Some believe that people have no privacy rights in public spaces, but that is not true, she says. The law protects personal privacy, even in public, she says.

“The difference between being casually observed and being recorded is one of those lines which the law does very much recognize,” says Vonn.

The primary issue is consent, she says, but adds there is a long list of additional considerations.

What if the data were collected in good

faith but was then hacked by someone who wanted to use it for nefarious purposes? Then there is also the matter that the data, however seemingly benign, is almost certainly being used to manipulate human behaviour.

“You collect it because it’s good for business,” she says. “And if you think it’s good for business, it must be because you’re trying to get me to do something.”

While facial recognition may have almost limitless potential in a range of applications, including event planning, Vonn says the public , and especially governments, need to catch up to the technological progress.

“I’m not optimistic,” she says.

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British Columbia’s undiscovered gems for corporate retreats or creative getaways

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Epona Rise Retreat Center features 80 acres, 24 rescue horses running free and a potentially transformative experience for 10 to 45 guests | SUBMITTED

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n today’s fast-paced, stress-filled world many savvy corporations are placing increased emphasis on finding places for their senior management to escape the urban whirlwind. Retreats offering unique and mindfulness experiences are coming up as winners. Here are four creative options that provide much more beyond a place to lay your head and meeting rooms with audiovisual facilities.

KAMLOOPS

Epona Rise Retreat Centre Surrounded by mountains and forest, this 80-acre ranch operated for many years as a dude ranch. Today, the retreat’s owners interweave Epona Rise’s ranching heritage with their deep respect for the historical human-equine connection. The Equine Experience allows guests to connect with the 24 rescue horses who roam freely across the acreage – a connection owner Hillary Schneider says can be, and often is, transformational. The experience can be an addition to or the foundation of team building and leadership training.

Although the centre typically hosts groups of 10 to 25 people, it can accommodate up to 45 overnight guests by special request. The main lodge provides a rustic, inviting space with floor-to-ceiling windows, a familystyle long table for dining, an industrial kitchen, and an entertainment deck with sweeping views. Self-catering or full-service options are available.

Located near Mount Tod and Sun Peaks, the retreat is an easy, four-hour drive from Vancouver, or fly to Kamloops and the Epona Rise shuttle will pick you up.

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The historic manor house on two Okanagan acres features gourmet breakfasts and professionally equipped business facilities for up to 20 guests at Telemark Ridge | SUBMITTED

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Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea After a day of presentations, raise a celebratory glass of bubbly amid 160 species of marine life, a marine mammal artifact exhibit and a Coast Salish art collection. A public aquarium and learning centre by day, at night (after the 4:30 closing time), the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea transforms into a one-of-a-kind setting for intimate dining or exotic, stand-up receptions that accommodate up to 225 guests.

Located on the ground floor of the Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, this aquatic venue accommodates groups of up to 20 in a gallery-style setting for day events. An event planner is available to assist with every detail from catering to music to arranging audiovisual equipment. There is easy access from Victoria, the nearby Victoria International Airport and the BC Ferries terminal.

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Telemark Ridge Just over a half-hour north of Kelowna and less than a 10-minute drive to downtown Vernon, Telemark Ridge is surrounded by two acres of gardens with mature trees, water features and a koi pond. The four-bedroom manor house was originally built as the first owner’s forever home, so every detail is impeccably executed.

Hosts Tom Lewis and Jennifer Cramer Lewis, both experienced business coaches, note that the intimacy of being in a home rather than a more formal hotel or conference centre is ideal for team building and getting down to the business planning and forecasting that the hosts specialize in. The natural setting and tranquility have also proved popular among writers and other creators who want to focus on their art.

Telemark Ridge’s workshop/presentation space can accommodate up to 20 people and is ready to go with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and all presentation materials. Gourmet breakfasts are included, and the hosts say many breakthrough ideas have come up spontaneously while a group sits down to break bread together at the 12-person dining table.

For groups that exceed the house’s sleeping capacity, hosts can arrange alternative accommodations at nearby bed and breakfasts.

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Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre Less than an hour’s drive from Vancouver, Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre has only recently opened as a public venue. Originally available exclusively to students and academics in the University of British Columbia’s forestry research program, this extensive property offers

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a diverse range of accommodations from upscale resort to cost-effective dormitory-style cabins, all framed by the natural grandeur of Golden Ears Provincial Park and the Garibaldi mountain range. No motorized boats are allowed on the lake, but canoes and kayaks are encouraged – and provided.

Boardrooms, classrooms, breakout rooms and private dining rooms are all available to meet the needs of groups as small as 10 or as large as 170. Meals are included and the emphasis is on fresh, local foods prepared to elevated levels. In addition, the retreat offers a fully equipped gym, water trails, a ropes course and both a climbing wall and rock climbing/rappelling options. É

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ecently a colleague and I were discussing several conferences we had attended. It was hard to differentiate one from another, as they seemed to be run under the same set of rules. Was there a standard formulaic checklist for lacklustre conferences, we wondered? We talked about various items on a standard checklist, such as back-to-back speaker sessions, breakfasts then lunches then banquets in the same hotel room, and the obligatory swag bags. We were bored even listing these must-haves.

We thought, what would happen if we broke “the rules,” did things differently and changed perfunctory to pizzazz?

BREAKING OUT Q Getting rid of numb bums was first on our list.

We often found ourselves sitting listening to speakers, looking at the backs of heads in a straight line in front of us. At the end of the speech our rush was usually on – restrooms, coffee and the next session, in quick order. What changes could we make that would be conducive for actually enhancing the speaker’s talk, for discussion, for sharing, for learning, for networking? After all, wasn’t this the purpose of organizing a conference?

We tossed around different ideas.

What if we asked the speakers to shorten their talks and deliberately build in time for discussion with or between the participants? We could hand out pads of stickies to write questions or ideas on and these could be posted on the walls before and during the session and reviewed at the end.

Perhaps we could organize chairs in face-to-face small groups. The speaker could take the main ideas of the presentation and present them as a series of questions or thoughts for discussion and let the attendees contribute their own ideas and perspectives. We could arrange

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lounge seating with comfy chairs and couches or we could organize a speed dating-type setup. Being interactive brings many more opportunities for expanding our horizons.

BREAKING BREAD Q Breaking away from the buffet was No. 2 on our redo list. The food frequently on offer was basically a set menu – breads and fruit for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, then salads, sides and a carved roast in the evening. That meal too always had buns. Away with buns! The excess of carbs is deadly. We brainstormed a number of great alternatives.

Why not bring in food trucks to offer a variety of choose-your-own meals? Another great variety of Canadian dining is our multicultural restaurants. There could be a sign-up list for a round-the-world of restaurants, and conference participants could go as a group. The mode of transport could add extra excitement – a tram, train or boat ride, or a ride on a funicular gondola would be memorable. Another fun idea was a dine-around, going to a progression of restaurants within a reasonable walking range.

A growing trend is farm-to-table dining. Wouldn’t it be fun to head out into the countryside? Sitting out in a field at a long table under the stars or indoors in winter under sparkling lanterns would be much more fun than sitting in the same hotel dining room.

BREAKING INTO LAUGHTER Q

We agreed that fun was a necessary component of a great conference.

Scattering games, ongoing jigsaw p u z z l e s a n d c olo u r i n g b o ok s throughout the conference area is always a great attraction and mixes up participants. Giant Jenga games, checkers, X’s and O’s and bowling could be set up and players could come and go as they please.

A real attraction at a conference I recently organized was Ring the Flamingo. It had a great following and brought out a lot of competitive laughter. There are also increasing opportunities for team building and networking in activities away from the conference site. Participants could sign up for axe throwing (!), rock wall climbing or have an escape- room experience.

B R E A K I N G AWAY Q A t o n e recent conference, organizers had obtained a number of great door prizes, but kept them to be handed out as the last event. However, many participants had a long winter’s drive ahead of them and were very frustrated waiting while names were called out one by one. Towards the end many of the recipients had gone. It would have been much more fun if the door prizes were handed out throughout the conference as lovely surprises.

Traditionally, participants leave a conference with a swag bag filled with a customary set of advertising gifts, many of which are headed straight for the waste bin. Conference planners might consider forgoing these and instead consider living alternatives such as planting trees in honour of the speakers or giving out small plants, cuttings or seedlings.

Think about incorporating meaningful fun and enjoyment into your future conference planning. Breaking away from convention holds many advantages – and planning the pizzazz is a pleasure in itself. É Milena Santoro is the president of MS Productions, with offices in Edmonton, Vancouver and Rome, Italy. Visit milenasantoro.com

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How to use Meeting Places’ region-by-region directories of venues and services MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE Q If you’re looking for details of specific venues, start with “Meeting places at a glance,” below. First check the British Columbia map on page 30 to confirm which region your event is in, then browse the listings under that region.

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

Start by using the colour-coded map of British Columbia on page 30 to identify the region of your intended event. Then use the two main sections of the Meeting Places resource guide: “Meeting places at a glance,” which offers details of meeting venues in each region; and regional directories, which guide you to all the services you’ll need wherever you are holding your event.

REGIONAL DIRECTORIES Q Refer to the British Columbia map on page 30 for the page numbers of individual regional directories. The introductory pages will update you on the latest news: new conference or convention facilities that have come online in the past year, or significant meeting-venue renovations.

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

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Connect + Collaborate Discover vibrant venues that encourage meaningful connections at The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria. Offering more than 7,000 square feet of meeting space, we can host seminars, conferences or intimate gatherings amid stunning scenery.

Enhance your event with a dedicated planning team, revitalizing food and beverage breaks, and thoughtful amenities.

To start planning, visit westin.com/bearmountain or call 250.391.7183.

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Biggest convention and meeting venues in B.C. Biggest convention and meeting venues in B.C. RANKED BY | total rentable square footage Ranked by | Total rentable square footage Rank Venue name '18

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Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0C3 P: 604-647-7345 F: 604-647-7232 vancouverconventioncentre.com BC Place 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 P: 604-669-2300 F: 604-661-3412 bcplace.com Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5961 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 P: 604-822-1060 F: 604-822-1069 ubcconferences.com Pacific National Exhibition 2901 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 5J1 P: 604-251-7787 F: 604-251-7753 pne.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 P: 604-659-3400 F: 604-659-3584 vanaqua.org Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack V2R 4A7 P: 604-824-9927 F: 604-824-9957 chilliwackheritagepark.com Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford V2T 6H5 P: 604-557-1458 F: 604-850-7699 fvtradex.com University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 P: 250-721-8395 F: NP housing.uvic.ca/visitor SFU Meeting Event and Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 P: 778-782-5800 F: 778-782-5818 sfu.ca/mecs Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Association 6050A 176 St, Surrey V3S 4E7 P: 604-576-9461 F: 604-576-0216 cloverdalerodeo.com Alma Mater Society of UBC Conference Centre 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver V6T 1Z1 P: 604-822-6704 F: 604-822-4711 nestcatering.com UBC Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 P: 250-807-9804 F: 250-807-9157 stayatubc.ca Science World at Telus World of Science2 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 P: 604-443-7475 F: 604-443-7430 scienceworld.ca Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 P: 250-361-1019 F: 250-361-1099 victoriaconference.com Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 P: 604-682-3377 F: 604-691-6959 westinbayshore.com UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver V6Z 3B7 P: 604-827-5444 F: 604-822-0070 robsonsquare.ubc.ca Whistler Conference Centre 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 P: 604-932-3928 F: 604-932-7231 whistler.com/meetings Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2W6 P: 604-684-3131 F: 604-662-1907 fairmont.com/hotelvancouver Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 P: 250-490-2460 F: 250-490-2467 pentictonconventioncentre.com CN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd Suite 100, Prince George V2N 6Z1 P: 250-561-7777 F: 250-561-7557 cncentre.ca Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 1B6 P: 604-515-3830 F: NP anvilcentre.ca

Published in BIV on July 31, 2018. Sources: Interviews with above venues and BIV research. NP Not provided 1 Outside venues on 30 acres not included; land total is 100 acres 2 - Operated by Science World British Columbia

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Year opened

Contact person

1987

In-house catering

Maximum Maximum capacity theatre capacity classroom

Maximum capacity banquet hall

Largest room Meeting room by square rates '18 footage

Total sq. ft. available '18

Lynn Menzies, assistant director of 72 sales, Michelle Leroux, director of sales Rohaan Sethna, manager, sales 6 and client service

Yes

41,641

13,866

12,910

220,500

NP

466,500

Yes

54,500

54,500

7,000

162,000

$1,500 to $40,000

247,000

1974

NP

200

Yes

5,000

NP

NP

NP

NP

200,000

1910

Jennifer Campbell , director of sales

8

Yes

16,000

1,400

1,800

94,000

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191,000

1956

Shawna Little, sales manager

10

Yes

126

NP

NP

NP

$3,000 to $18,000

185,151

2001

Ana Macedo, facility manager

5

Yes

3,500

2,000

2,000

48,000

NP

158,000

1991

Bradley Styba, managing director, 4 events and business development

Yes

5,000

5,000

2,500

60,000

$200 to $9,500 123,000

NP

NP

Yes

700

60

600

8,750

$200 to $950

100,000

1993

Melissa Krezanski, sales manager 76

Yes

420

NP

NP

NP

NP

90,000

1888

NP

8

Yes

6,000

6,000

6,000

40,000

$1,400 to $5,500 81,8501

1980

Lyanne Evans, senior conference co-ordinator

38

Yes

900

504

600

8,782

$100 to $3,500

78,000

1993

Maaike Ammerlaan, sales and services manager

50

Yes

300

300

300

7,180

$50 to $950

77,000

1982

Julio Guzman, sales manager

12

No

400

NP

NP

NP

NP

74,547

1989

Evelyn O'Connor, senior account executive

20

Yes

1,500

816

1,100

25,500

$70 to $7,310

73,000

1961

Sarah Woodgate, director of sales 40 and marketing

Yes

2,000

2,000

2,000

15,522

NP

71,337

2001

Daniela Stockfleth-Menis, sales and events manager

27

Yes

240

110

120

3,672

$145 to $1,790

70,000

1982

Suzanne Muscat, Liana Duff, conference sales managers

18

Yes

1,600

966

1,320

16,500

$200 to $8,090 65,000

1939

Greg Hazlewood, director, conference services and catering

24

Yes

1,500

600

1,000

11,400

$270 to $19,000 63,000

1964

Paul O'Beirn, assistant general manager and director of sales

13

Yes

3,300

1,600

2,400

28,700

$110 to $3,400

60,000

1995

Tracy Shaw, event and marketing 3 manager, Glen Mikkelsen, general manager Heidi Hughes, director, sales and 13 marketing

Yes

6,000

14

1,500

17,000

NP

57,000

Yes

725

225

440

10,275

$290 to $4,175

55,000

1983

2014

No. of meeting rooms

100

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Provincewide transportation resources AIRLINES Air Canada

BUS SERVICES Cantrail Coach Lines Inc

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

1150 Station St Suite 220, Vancouver, V6A 4C7 604-294-5541, 1-877-940-5561 charters@cantrail.com, cantrail.com

Central Mountain Air

Charter Bus Lines of British Columbia

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes/Saltspring Air/ Whistler Air/Tantalus Air

Budget Rent A Car

National Car & Truck Rental

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

Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-207-3730, f-604-273-5574, 1-800-CAR-RENT (1-800-227-7368) nationalcar.ca

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

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

Downtown (999 Canada Place), Vancouver 604-609-7160, f-604-609-7167

International Stage Lines

Discount Car & Truck Rentals

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

4171 Vanguard Rd, Richmond, V6X 2P6 604-270-6135, f-604-270-8162 charter@islbus.com, islbus.com/groups/ conference.asp

4760 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-274-1277, f-604-274-1200, 1-800-665-0212 reservations@harbourair.ca, harbourair.com

8321 Chalet Dr, Whistler, V0N 1B8 604-522-8484, 1-877-425-4692 inquiry@luxbus.com, luxbus.com

Island Express Air

Pacific Coach Lines

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

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

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, pacificcoastal.com

Seair Seaplanes Ltd

Luxury Transport Inc

Vancouver/Victoria 604-692-2008, f-604-681-1515, 1-888-682-2008 groupsandcharters@pacificcoach.com, pacificcoach.com

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

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

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

Enterprise Rent A Car Vancouver International Airport, 9051 Beckwith Rd, Richmond 604-303-1117, 1-866-799-7968 enterpriserentacar.ca Downtown (1250 Granville St), Vancouver 604-688-5500, f-604-688-5505, 1-800-736-8222

Hertz Canada Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-606-3700, 1-800-654-3131 hertz.ca Downtown (Fairmont Pacific Rim), Vancouver 604-482-5544 Victoria International Airport, Sidney 250-657-0380, 1-800-263-0600

Victoria International Airport, Sidney 250-656-2541, 1-800-227-7368

FERRIES BC Ferries 1112 Fort St, Victoria, V8V 4V2 250-386-3431, f-250-388-7754, 1-888-BCFERRY customerservice@bcferries.com, bcferries.com

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

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

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

WestJet Meetings & Conventions 1-888-493-7853 conventions@westjet.com, westjet.com/ en-ca/book-trip/groups-charters/index

Meetings glossary +t:<98 [ey-pruhn] n. part of a stage in front of the curtain. +?t.3t9t@3=t?t+6 [aw-dee-oh-@3D2-oo-uhl] (also AV) adj. relating to equipment for hearing or sight. n. 2 technical support for an event or function such as televisions, DVD players or taped music. ,+8t;?/> -+:t>+38 [,+81-kwit 5+:-tuhn, -tin] n. lead person, usually appointed by the venue, charged with overseeing food service at an event. ,98/tC+<. [,928-yahrd] n. area where empty crates or contractor materials are stored. ,</+5t9?> <997 [,</C5-out room] n. 1 smaller room used when a larger group breaks into sub-groups.

-2/@t<98 =/>t>381 [=2/@-ruhn =/>-ing] n. design where the room is set with tables and/or chairs in a V.

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

-9<5t+1/ -2+<1/ [5+A<-kij chahrj] (also corkage fee) n. cost of bringing alcoholic beverages purchased elsewhere into a facility.

-9@t/<= [5?2@-erz] n. actual number of meals served. .+t3= [./Cis, .+2C-, deys] n. 1 raised platform in a hall or large meeting room, usually where guest speakers, honoured guests or expert panels are seated. .<+Ct+1/ [.</C-ij] n. transportation of show materials from shipping dock to booth for show setup and, later, back to the shipping dock for return shipment at the end of the show.

/t@/8> 9<t./< [ih-@/8> +A<-der] (also function sheet) n. 1 detailed document provided to a venue with instructions and a timeline for how the meeting or event will be run.

09<5 ,?0t0/> [fawrk ,?20-it] n. food served at an event that requires only a fork (no knife) to eat.

29<= .c9/?t@</ [awr .?<@; French awR\.x-VRuh] (also canapĂŠ) n. a small bit of appetizing food, often on a cracker or small piece of toast, for eating at gatherings where drinks are served with no other food or before/as the first course of a meal. Origin: 1705-15; < French: outside of the main course.

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

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

7+<t;?// [mahr-kee] n. 1 large tent, usually without some or all sides, used during outdoor events. <3.t/< [<+2C-der] n. amendment to a contract. =:+-/ <+>/ [speys reyt] n. 1 cost per square foot of exhibit area. =>+8t-2398 [=>+8-shuhn] n. 1 post used to support signage or other elevated objects. >/-2t896t9t1C ,?>t6/< [tek-896-uh-jee ,?2>-ler] n. hotel staff member who assists guests with computer questions and problems. >2<9A .3=t>+8-/ [throh .3=-tuhns] n. 1 projection distance; useful to know based on layout and size of the room.

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IF YOU CAN TEAR YOURSELF AWAY

Record numbers of conference goers are arriving in Vancouver but outlier attractions may seduce some to wander

PAT JOHNSON

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t can be difficult to pry visitors away from Vancouver, one of the world’s most livable and beautiful cities, named the most popular conference destination in North America according to U.S.-based Smith Travel Research.

The past two years the city has seen the opening of the 147-suite luxury Trump International Hotel, and two luxury Marriott hotels as part of the Parq “downtown urban resort.” This year marks the completion of the unique boutique Exchange Hotel in what was once the Vancouver Stock Exchange.

I n 2018 Va ncouver set a record for con ference

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attendance for the second year in a row, and the pace continues in 2019 in Canada’s premier destination for conferences and meetings.

Yet getting out of the city – even if just barely – offers something fresh for locals and out-of-towners alike.

Even if most attendees are from Vancouver, there are plenty of opportunities to discover out-of-the-way destinations that make people feel they’ve been on a getaway. If delegates are coming from farther afield, there is an opportunity to experience a laid-back West Coast location without taking visitors so far away that they miss the opportunity to enjoy a great city.

In some cases, getting there is part of the fun. On a clear, sunny day, few things will take away the breath

Vancouver is North America’s most sought-after destination for a business meeting, according to Smith Travel Research in a comprehensive study of meeting planners and the conference market in North America. Out of 40 North American cities surveyed, Vancouver was the highestrated business meeting site, exceeding all other markets in a tie with San Diego | TOURISM VANCOUVER

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ABOVE AND RIGHT: The Sea to

Sky Gondola at Squamish is one of the scenic highlights very likely to lure conference goers from the bright lights and bustle of beautiful Vancouver | TARA O’GRADY/PAUL BRIDE BELOW RIGHT: First Nationoperated Takaya Tours escorts Vancouver visitors on guided paddle tours in traditional Indigenous canoes, all within easy reach of big-city conference venues | INDIGENOUS TOURISM BC

of locals and visitors alike as much as a BC Ferries jaunt from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island.

The 20-minute ferry excursion to Bowen Island is almost too short to fully appreciate the view from the ship’s deck as it departs scenic Horseshoe Bay and makes its way to the verdant, six-by-12-kilometre island. From parts of the island, the tip of Vancouver’s Point Grey is still visible, but the feeling of remote tranquillity is palpable.

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Bowen Island Lodge, an easy 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal, welcomes up to 150 people for wellness events, corporate retreats, weddings and educational seminars. The chef’s focus is on fresh, seasonal, local produce. Indoor and outdoor opportunities abound, including kayaking, cycling, bocce, yoga and, of course, relaxing in the light-filled lodge building. The 24 guest rooms are supplemented with three meeting rooms, plenty of space for outdoor gatherings, a private dock and business services. Despite the proximity to the mainland, the location feels remote.

“You definitely feel like you’re far from the city. It’s peaceful;a it is a getaway destination,” says Smadar McLaren, sales manager.

The lodge is also a short jaunt to Bowen’s quaint commercial section, with cafés and shops.

Staying on the mainland, passing Horseshoe Bay and carrying on up the Sea to Sky Highway leads to Squamish.

After the highway between Vancouver and Whistler was improved for the 2010 Olympics, Squamish became a destination for retirees, families and others escaping the city for a more relaxed lifestyle amid a veritable wonderland of outdoor recreational activities. While the community still boasts a bit of resource town grit that gives it an edge, this exists comfortably alongside a vibe that seems to combine Kitsilano cool, Whistler whimsy and an utterly unpretentious Squamish sensibility.

The Sea to Sky Gondola, which opened five years ago, provides one of the most accessible and breathtaking visual experiences that a visitor - or a local - could hope for. The year-round attraction offers a 10-minute lift 850 metres above Howe Sound. The view from the top, on a clear day at least, will not disappoint those who have heard tales of British Columbia’s mountain majesty and coastal grandeur.

The Summit Lodge, at the top of the gondola route, provides a stunning venue for group events, weddings and other functions. The West Coast architecture, featuring massive Douglas fir beams, ingratiates the structure into the surrounding landscape, offering a body- and spirit-lifting venue for informal group activities.

Other venues in and around Squamish offer combined meeting and accommodation spaces, including the Furry Creek Golf and Country Club and the CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre. The 9,000-square-foot Cheakamus Centre offers classrooms, exhibition spaces, meeting and dining areas, and an outdoor amphitheatre for up to 300 guests, set amid 420 acres of ecological reserve with nature trails through millennium-old cedars and bald eagle habitats.

Heading east out of the city, the Fraser Valley – barely an hour from town – can provide a significant break from the urban grind.

The province’s agricultural bounty is featured here, and can be experienced through the self-guided Circle Farm Tour. Custom-designed tours of dairy farms, local farmers markets, programs with beekeepers, horse shows and garden tours are part of a buffet of options.

Harrison Hot Springs Resort is an iconic Fraser Valley accommodation but, for a slightly more rustic experience, the Fraser River Lodge, just outside Agassiz, hosts corporate retreats, weddings, romantic getaways, fishing holidays and helicopter adventures. Located on 18 acres abutting the mighty Fraser River, the lodge offers

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sturgeon, salmon, steelhead and trout fishing, as well as riverrafting, jet boating, kayaking, hiking, skeet shooting, golf and fine cuisine. A conference room for 30, a lounge for smaller groups and a 200-seat events hall offer a range of meeting options. An added attraction is the bison herd that has lived on the premises for more than a decade, says Belinda Melanson-Arsenault, corporate events manager.

From Vancouver, in almost any direction, there are options for every budget and taste, and all within easy reach. Ă&#x2030;

A short BC Ferries ride from West Vancouver, Bowen Island Lodge welcomes up to 150 people for wellness events, corporate retreats, weddings and educational seminars on the shores of Howe Sound | SUBMITTED

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Go Above the Ordinary Discover one of a kind venues with a full range of award-winning cuisine, meeting spaces, and wild activities on a mountaintop surrounded by alpine peaks and century old forests. A location that is anything but ordinary, only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

grousemountain.com/meetings

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Bigger and Better sheratonvancouverairport.com T 604 233 3951

Boasting a brand new 10,000 sq ft Ballroom and 40,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll exceed your meeting and conference expectations.

False Creek, Vancouver |

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Envision your next event at the unique and architecturally stunning Audain Art Museum 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler BC audainartmuseum.com/venue-rentals sales@audainartmuseum.com

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Fresh Air Meets Fresh Ideas in Whistler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gathering here is a mountain tradition – explore our meeting options to see what Whistler can provide for you.

An ideal adventure for groups of 10 to 500+

Ask Us About Our Group Rates.

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Your adventure awaits Ziptrek Ecotours hosts a selection of breathtaking zipline tours.

Our wilderness adventure area is located directly above Whistler Village, in the spectacular temperate rainforest valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

Discover eco-exhilaration®

ziptrek.com 604.935.0001

Contact Liana Duff, Manager, Conference Sales 778.578.6600

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LOWER MAINLAND Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Fraser Valley Event Planning Association 21674 48A Ave, Langley V3A 3M8 ..................................... e: info@fvepa.ca fvepa.ca Hyack Festival Association 204 Sixth St, New Westminster V3L 3A1 Brunella Battista ..........................p: 604-522-6894 f: 604-522-6094 e: events@hyack.bc.ca hyackfestival.com

International Live Events Association (ILEA) 101-1001 Broadway W PO Box 166, Vancouver V6H 4E4 Gemma Scott.... e: president@ileavancouver.com ileacanada.com/vancouver Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter PO Box 2343 Stn Main, Vancouver V6B 3W5 ..................e: admin@mpibcchapter.com mpibc.org

Showkraft Production Services 813 Underhill Dr, Delta V4M 2V2 Mark Happeney ............................p: 778-955-7469 e: mark@showkraftps.com showkraftps.com SW Event Technology 6075 Irmin St, Burnaby V5J 5C5 David Vaughan .............................p: 800-909-7928 e: dvaughan@sw-online.com sw-online.com Teleprompting Services 3773 Yukon St, Vancouver V5Y 3S3 John Asbacher .............................p: 604-721-7994 e: john@shootedit.com shootedit.com

Banquet Facilities

Audiovisual Services

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

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Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey.............................p: 604-877-8558 e: james@clarksav.com clarksav.com Delta4 Projection Systems Inc 6968 Russell Ave Suite 101, Burnaby V5J 4R9 Paterasp Nirumvala......................p: 604-294-9442 f: 604-294-9472 e: paterasp@paglobal.com delta4projectionsystems.com Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke..........................p: 604-688-7246 f: 604-687-5868 e: josephine@boatcruises.com boatcruises.com Explore business opportunities while enjoying superior cuisine prepared by our executive chef and fantastic panoramic views. Our vessels are perfect for product launches, conferences, client get-togethers or staff events.

Living Productions Inc 305 172A St, Surrey V3Z 9P7 Paul Donovan ...............................p: 604-837-7953 e: info@livingproductions.com livingproductions.com

Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Catering .............p: 604-998-4357 f: 604-998-4357 e: catering@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com ELEVATE. Take your next meeting or teambuilding session to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and awardwinning cuisine satisfies – only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jovanna Chung..p: 604-882-2000 f: 604-882-2008 e: info@hielangley.com hielangley.com Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa ...p: 604-683-1234 f: 604-689-3707 e: manuel.sousa@hyatt.com vancouver.regency.hyatt.com Moxie’s Classic Grill (at Sandman Vancouver City Centre) 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 Ashten Sihota....p: 604-683-0434 f: 604-687-2291 e: banquets_vancouver@sandman.ca moxies.ca Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 Richard Taylor....p: 604-691-2783 f: 604-691-2791 e: rtaylor@pinnaclehotels.ca meetpinnacle.ca

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

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

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Science World British Columbia 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 Julio Guzman....p: 604-443-7475 f: 604-443-7430 e: jguzman@scienceworld.ca scienceworld.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Shawna Little ...p: 604-659-3400 f: 604-659-3584 e: cateringandevents@ocean.org vanaqua.org

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

Bus Services Landsea Tours Ltd 14291 Burrows Rd, Richmond V6V 1K9 Allison Baxter ...p: 604-255-7272 f: 604-685-8960 e: groups@vancouvertours.com vancouvertours.com Luxury Transport Inc PO Box 81162, Burnaby V5H 4K2 Mary Catherine Moseley ............p: 604-522-8484 e: inquiry@luxbus.com luxbus.com

Caterers Butler Did It Catering Co, The 620 Clark Dr, Vancouver V5L 3H8 Darryl Ray .........p: 604-739-3663 f: 604-739-3686 e: info@butlerdiditcatering.com butlerdiditcatering.com Edgeceptional Catering 2450 Yukon St, Vancouver V5Y 0A4 Judy Reeves ................................p: 604-876-7226 e: info@edgecatering.ca edgecatering.ca Emelle’s Catering Ltd 177 7th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L8 Nicole Burke .....p: 604-875-6551 f: 604-875-6556 e: info@emelles.com emelles.com

Peake of Catering 1764 Powell St, Vancouver V5L1H7 James Thornley p: 604-872-8431 f: 604-874-7723 e: info@peakeofcatering.com peakeofcatering.com Savoury City Foods Ltd 3925 Fraser St, Vancouver V5V 4E5 Donna Wadsworth ......................p: 604-875-8484 f: 604-875-8405 e: donna@savourycity.com savourycity.com Sugar Catering Inc 8260 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5X 3A2 Mario Sorrentino .........................p: 604-325-9411 f: 604-325-9121 e: sugarcatering@telus.net sugarcatering.com Truffles Fine Foods 5151 Oak St, Vancouver V6M 4H1 ......................................p: 604-505-4961 e: info@trufflesfinefoods.com trufflesfinefoods.com

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Trade Show Consultants BC Event Management 198 North Sea Ave, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger..............................p: 604-696-1234 e: sales@bceventmanagement.com bceventmanagement.com CongressWorld Conferences Inc 1087 Roosevelt Cres, North Vancouver V7P 1M4 ...........p: 604-988-0450 f: 604-929-0871 e: info@congressworld.ca congressworld.ca CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers..p: 604-244-1740 f: 604-244-1731 e: info@ctmexhibits.com ctmexhibits.com Executive Event Production Inc PO Box 39048, Panorama PO, Surrey V3S 9A7 Heather Angeard .........................p: 604-543-4593 f: 778-564-3947 e: heather@executiveevents.ca executiveevents.ca Go Golf Conference & Events Management Inc 11061 Warwick Rd, Delta V4C 7J9 Dawn Donahue p: 604-861-0728 f: 604-861-7729 e: dawn@gogolfevents.com gogolfevents.com Meetingmax 800 Pender St W Suite 215, Vancouver V6C 2V6 ............p: 604-899-1069 f: 888-377-1069 e: info@meetingmax.cc meetingmax.cc

Pet Lover Shows 15355 24 Ave Unit 800 Box 354, Surrey V4A 2H9 Nanette Jacques .........................p: 604-535-7584 f: 604-535-1463 e: njacques|@shaw.ca petlovershow.ca Procreation Design Works 1265 Inglewood Ave, West Vancouver V7T 1Y7 Janet McCartney.........................p: 778-340-8871 e: janet@pdw.ca procreation.ca Rare Affairs Event Management Inc 5053 214A St, Langley V3A 8K9 Sherryl Parsons p: 604-530-9751 f: 604-530-9762 e: info@rareaffairs.ca rareaffairs.ca Sea to Sky Meeting and Association Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis......p: 604-984-6439 f: 604-984-6434 e: sarah@seatoskymeetings.com seatoskymeetings.com Vero Consulting 5389 Wellburn Dr, Delta V4K 2H8 Ann-Michele Ewert .....................p: 604-940-9602 f: 604-940-9620 e: amewert@aol.com

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

Destination Management/ Marketing Discover Surrey 730 176 St Surrey V3Z 9S6 Cathy James.....p: 604-531-6646 f: 604-531-6647 e: cathy@discoversurreybc.com discoversurreybc.com Invenia Inc 425 Carrall St Suite 420, Vancouver V6B 6E3 Kirsten Strand .............................p: 604-281-1400 e: experiences@inveniainc.com inveniainc.com

Display Designers & Builders

Lazy Gourmet, The 1605 5th Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1N5 Kevin Mazzone ............................p: 604-734-2507 e: catering@lazygourmet.ca lazygourmet.ca Len’s Catering 4191 McConnell Dr, Burnaby V5A 3J7 Alex Hristov ......p: 604-298-6621 f: 604-298-7421 e: lenscatering@gmail.com lenscatering.com

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Nasco Productions 128 Pender St W Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1R8 Shelley Johnson ..........................p: 604-683-2512 e: eventsinfo@nasco.ca nascoproductions.ca Nasco Productions is a producer of high-impact events that bring magic to function, creating connections and causing results. Call us today at 604-683-2412.

Artist/Designer Kim Hunter/Indigo 990 Lagoon Dr, Vancouver V6G 2R9 Kim Hunter ..................................p: 604-682-7533 e: info@kimhunter.ca kimhunter.ca Creative Display (Vancouver) 4238 Lozells Ave Suite 104, Burnaby V5A 0C4 ............p: 604-421-1321 f: 604-421-5321 e: creativedisplay@telus.net creativedisplay.ca CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers..p: 604-244-1740 f: 604-244-1731 e: info@ctmexhibits.com ctmexhibits.com

Exhibitexpress 2755 Yale St, Vancouver V5K 1C4 Priscilla Wilson ...........................p: 604-720-9893 e: sales@exhibitexpress.ca exhibitexpress.ca Skyline BC 1538 Cliveden Ave Suite 208, Delta V3M 6J8 Chris Laundy .....p: 604-515-9822 f: 604-515-9892 e: chris@skylinebc.ca skylinebc.ca

Employment Agencies/Event Staffing

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

Nasco Staffing Solutions 128 Pender St W Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1R8 Jennifer Wickham .......................p: 604-683-2512 e: sales@nasco.ca nasco.ca Nasco Staffing Solutions is Canada’s largest event staffing solution, offering qualified conference, event, promotional and service staff.

Call us today at 604-683-2512.

Entertainment Services BC Event Management 198 North Sea Ave, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger..............................p: 604-696-1234 e: sales@bceventmanagement.com bceventmanagement.com Celebration Fireworks Vancouver ...................................p: 778-241-1922 e: nsedman@shaw.ca celebrationfireworks.ca Indoor and outdoor fireworks! Weddings, fashion shows, trade shows, parades, receptions, concerts and much, much more!

Famous Players Band 3381 Cambie St Suite 545, Vancouver V5Z 4R3 Kelly Becker.................................p: 604-725-1272 e: info@famousplayersband.com famousplayersband.com Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd 2850 Shaughnessy St Suite 2300, Port Coquitlam V3C 6K5 Brett Brown ......p: 604-468-2911 f: 604-468-2922 e: brett@noteable.net noteable.net

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Decor Rentals 6711 Woodwards Rd, Richmond V7E 1H2 Wolfgang Christl .p: 604-277-4300 f: 604-275-4342 e: oktoberfest-bc@shaw.ca Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage Vancouver Nia Bellamy ....................................p: 778-386-6359 e: info@simplyrelax.ca simplyrelax.ca Vancouver TheatreSports League 1502 Duranleau St Granville Island, Vancouver V6H 3S4 Jeff Tuttle ............p: 604-738-7013 f: 604-738-8013 e: development@vtsl.com vtsl.com

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

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

Whitewater Communications 245 Fell Ave Suite 105, North Vancouver V7P 2K1 Joseph Mior ...................................p: 604-983-4262 e: mior@wwater.com wwater.com

Event Planners

Nonis Electrical Services Inc 255 Newport Dr Suite 304, Port Moody V3H 5H1 Mark/Kimberly Nonis .....................p: 604-469-2726 f: 604-469-2716 e: nesinc@shaw.ca nesinc.bc.ca Providing premium technical support to the event industry for power and lighting services for trade/ consumer shows, special events – large, small, indoors, outdoors, we do it all!

Showkraft Production Services 813 Underhill Dr, Delta V4M 2V2 Mark Happeney ..............................p: 778-955-7469 e: mark@showkraftps.com showkraftps.com Surdel Party Rentals Inc 8285 132 St Suite 3, Surrey V3W 4N6 ........................................p: 604-596-1771 surdelpartyrentals.com Tentsations Moroccan Tent and Party Rentals 2195 Chairlift Rd, West Vancouver V7S 2T4 Benita Marr ....................................p: 604-782-7606 e: benita@tentsations.com tentsations.com

Event Insurance Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc 1111 Georgia St W Suite 1600, Vancouver V6E 4G2 Sandy Millar ........p: 604-682-4211 f: 604-682-3520 jltcanada.com Wylie-Crump Ltd 1620 8th Ave W Suite 301, Vancouver V5J 1V4 Miles Wong.........p: 604-687-8888 f: 604-687-8858 e: mwong@wyliecrump.com wyliecrump.com

Event Marketing Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc 4170 Still Creek Dr Suite 200, Burnaby V5C 6C6 Tyler Dawson..................................p: 778-783-0689 jumpstartcorp.com

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BC Event Management 198 North Sea Ave, Burnaby V5B 1K5 Darren Dreger.................................p: 604-696-1234 e: sales@bceventmanagement.com bceventmanagement.com Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd 11800 Cambie Rd PO Box 32099, Richmond V6X 3R9 Sharon Bonner................................p: 604-303-7707 e: sharon@brightideasevents.com brightideasevents.com Brink Events Vancouver Aidan Henry....................................p: 250-882-9691 e: info@brinkevents.ca brinkevents.ca DFC Events Inc 6653 193 St, Surrey V4N 0C1 Shannon Stumph ............................p: 604-219-6666 e: shannon@dfcevents.ca dfcevents.ca Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc 4170 Still Creek Dr Suite 200, Burnaby V5C 6C6 Tyler Dawson..................................p: 778-783-0689 talkisbs.com Edgeceptional Catering 2450 Yukon St, Vancouver V5Y 0A4 Judy Reeves ...................................p: 604-876-7226 e: info@edgecatering.ca edgecatering.ca Eventful Innovations: Event Management, Design & Decor 718-333 Brooksbank Ave Suite 630, North Vancouver V7J 3V8 Pamela Buck ...................................p: 604-551-5143 e: info@eventfulinnovations.com eventfulinnovations.com Imagine That Events 11121 Horseshoe Way Unit 108, Richmond V7A 5G7 Laura Takasaki................................p: 604-329-0754 e: info@imaginethatevents.ca imaginethatevents.ca You imagine it – we plan it! For clients with a budget, consulting an event company is a way to go. We decorate, design and plan! Themed events, Christmas parties and more. “Anything is possible if you dare to imagine.”

Nasco Productions 128 Pender St W Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1R8 Shelley Johnson .............................p: 604-683-2512 e: eventsinfo@nasco.ca nascoproductions.ca Nasco Productions is a producer of high-impact events that bring magic to function, creating connections and causing results. Call us today at 604-683-2412.

PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences 425 Carrall St Suite 420, Vancouver V6B 6E3 Jonathan Buchwald .......................p: 604-689-3446 f: 604-689-4486 e: jonathan.buchwald@pr1me.ca pr1me.ca Something Borrowed Event Management & Design Vancouver Arezoo Aliperti ...............................p: 604-767-3779 e: events@somethingborrowed.ca somethingborrowed.ca

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

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

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Beach Grove Golf Club 5946 12 Ave, Tsawwassen V4L 1C7 ................p: 604-943-1809 f: 604-943-6619 e: catering@beachgrovegolf.com beachgrovegolf.com Fraserview Golf Course 7800 Vivian Dr, Vancouver V5S 2V8 Sarah Melanson .............................p: 604-718-5866 e: golfspecialevents@vancouver.ca vancouverparksgolf.ca Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Ltd 18150 8 Ave, Surrey V3Z 9R9 Frank Fourchalk ...p: 604-538-1212 f: 604-538-6316 e: ffourchalk@hazelmere.com wcgg.ca

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Langara Golf Course 6706 Alberta St, Vancouver V5X 4V8 Sarah Melanson .............................p: 604-718-5866 e: golfspecialevents@vancouver.ca vancouverparksgolf.ca Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club 5460 No 7 Rd, Richmond V6V 1R7 Mike Smedstad ...p: 604-232-2651 f: 604-276-0599 e: msmedstad@golfbc.com golfbc.com/courses/mayfair_lakes McCleery Golf Course 7188 Macdonald St, Vancouver V6N 1G2 Sarah Melanson .............................p: 604-718-5866 e: golfspecialevents@vancouver.ca vancouverparksgolf.ca Northview Golf & Country Club 6857 168 St, Surrey V3S 3T6 Lisa Marshall.......p: 604-576-4653 f: 604-574-1242 e: sales@northviewgolf.com northviewgolf.com Quilchena Golf & Country Club 3551 Granville Ave, Richmond V7C 1C8 Jenny Chessa ......p: 604-277-1101 f: 604-277-1168 e: jchessa@qgolfclub.ca qgolfclub.ca University Golf Club 5185 University Blvd, Vancouver V6T 1X5 Michael Mather ..p: 604-224-7799 f: 604-224-1621 e: mmather@universitygolf.com universitygolf.com

Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Burnaby 3777 Henning Dr, Burnaby V5C 6N5 Cynthia Brassard .p: 604-473-5000 f: 604-473-5095 e: burnaby@accentinns.com accentinns.com Accent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 3L8 ................p: 604-273-3311 f: 604-273-9522 e: rst.germain@accentinns.com accentinns.com Atrium Inn Vancouver 2889 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 2A1 Larissa Schelp .....p: 604-254-1000 f: 604-253-1234 e: sales@atriuminn.ca atriuminn.ca Best Western Peace Arch Inn 2293 King George Blvd, Surrey V4A 5A4 Pardeep Bains .....p: 604-541-8100 f: 604-541-8700 e: stay@peacearchinn.ca peacearchinn.ca

Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56 St, Delta V4L 2B2 Clarice Walaska ..p: 604-943-8221 f: 604-943-8299 e: sales@tsawwasseninn.com tsawwasseninn.com Days Inn Vancouver Metro 2075 Kingsway, Vancouver V5N 2T2 Sean Barrington ..p: 604-876-5531 f: 604-872-2676 e: info@daysinnvancouvermetro.com daysinnvancouvermetro.com Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre 1100 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 2B6 Kirk Klopf .............p: 604-633-2062 f: 604-669-4928 e: catering@chateaugranville.com chateaugranville.com Five beautifully appointed function rooms for all your event needs ranging from intimate sales presentations to executive lunches or family reunions of up to 200 people. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, natural daylight and creative new menus sourcing local products with professional staff to serve you.

Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre 319 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V8 ...............p: 604-931-9011 f: 604-931-7298 e: meetings@bestwesterncoquitlam.com bestwestern.com Best Western Plus Sands Hotel 1755 Davie St, Vancouver V6G 1W5..............p: 604-682-1831 f: 604-682-3546 e: sands@bwsands.com bestwesternsandshotelvancouver.com Carmana Plaza 1128 Alberni St, Vancouver V6E 4R6 Bennet Mak .........p: 604-683-1399 f: 604-683-1391 e: sales@carmanaplaza.com carmanaplaza.com Cassandra Hotel 3075 Kingsway, Vancouver V5R 5J8 ...............p: 604-430-3441 f: 604-430-8594 e: book@cassandrahotel.ca cassandrahotel.ca Century Plaza Hotel & Spa 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 1Y5 ...............p: 604-687-0575 f: 604-682-5790 e: manager@century-plaza.com century-plaza.com Civic Hotel Autograph Collection 13475 Central Ave, Surrey Kristin Bishop .................................p: 604-951-3331 e: kristin.bishop@civichotel.ca civichotel.ca Coast Coal Harbour Hotel by APA 1180 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 ...............p: 604-673-2182 f: 604-673-2180 e: vancoastsales@coasthotels.com coastcoalharbourhotel.com Coast Hotels 535 Thurlow St Suite 700, Vancouver V6E 3L2 Kimberly Arnot ....p: 604-682-7982 f: 604-682-8942 e: info@coasthotels.com coasthotels.com

Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 Chris Peters .........p: 604-453-0754 f: 604-453-0775 e: chris.peters@deltahotels.com marriott.com/yvrdb Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites 550 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 1L6 ................p: 604-689-8188 f: 604-899-3029 e: vancouversuites@deltahotels.com marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrdv-delta-hotelsvancouver-suites Element Vancouver Metrotown 5988 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5H 2A7 ...............p: 604-568-3696 f: 604-558-5518 e: info@elementmetrotown.com elementvancouvermetrotown.com English Bay Apartment Hotel Ltd 1150 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2M9 Alexander Chan ...p: 604-685-2231 f: 604-685-2291 e: engbay@telus.net englishbayhotel.com Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby V5C 3Y6 ...............p: 604-298-2010 f: 604-298-1123 e: gm.bby@executivehotels.net burnabyexecutivesuiteshotel.com Executive Hotel LeSoleil 567 Hornby St, Vancouver V6C 2E8 ...............p: 604-632-3015 f: 604-632-3025 e: eventsales@hotellesoleil.com hotellesoleil.com Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2W6 ..............p: 604-684-3131 f: 604-662-1907 e: hvc.concierge@fairmont.com fairmont.com/hotelvancouver Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 ...............p: 604-695-5300 f: 604-695-5466 e: rfp-vpr@fairmont.com fairmont.com/pacificrim

Fairmont Vancouver Airport 3111 Grant McConachie Way Vancouver International Airport, Richmond V7B 0A6 Theresa Lange .....p: 604-207-5200 f: 604-248-3219 e: theresa.lange@fairmont.com fairmont.com/vancouverairport Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver V6C 3L5 ................p: 604-691-1991 f: 604-691-1999 e: thewaterfronthotel@fairmont.com fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 8368 Alexandra Rd Vancouver Airport, Richmond V6X 4A6 John Chao ...........p: 604-207-3037 f: 604-214-0887 e: john_chao@fourpointsvancouverairport.com fourpointsvancouverairport.com Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2T4 ...............p: 604-689-9333 f: 604-689-3466 e: vcr.sales@fourseasons.com fourseasons.com/vancouver Georgian Court Hotel 773 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 2M4 Susan Leung ........p: 604-682-5555 f: 604-682-5669 e: susan@georgiancourt.com georgiancourt.com Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Christine Louden .p: 604-683-7373 f: 604-683-3061 e: reservations@granvilleislandhotel.com granvilleislandhotel.com Grouse Inn 1633 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7P 3B3 Ela’a Aki ..............p: 604-988-7101 f: 604-988-7102 e: stay@grouseinn.com grouseinn.com Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver 111 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 2A8 Tina Huang ..........p: 604-605-1453 f: 604-602-1007 e: tina@hamptonvancouver.com hamptoninnvancouver.com Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley/ Surrey 19500 Langley Bypass, Surrey V3S 7R2 ...............p: 604-530-6545 f: 604-530-9192 e: info@hamptoninnlangley.com hamptoninnlangley.com Hilton Vancouver Airport 5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond V6X 4C7 Sanjeet Sadana ...p: 604-233-6336 f: 604-232-5011 e: sanjeet.sadana@hilton.com vancouverairport.hilton.com Hilton Vancouver Metrotown 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby V5H 2W7..............p: 604-438-1200 f: 604-431-7782 e: yvrvm-salesadm@hilton.com hilton.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver V7J 2H5 Charmaine Alam..p: 604-985-3111 f: 604-985-0857 e: gm@hinorthvancouver.ca hinorthvancouver.com Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown 1110 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1R2 Gisele Desmarais p: 604-684-2151 f: 604-684-4736 e: info@hivancouverdowntown.com hivancouverdowntown.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jovanna Chung....p: 604-882-2000 f: 604-882-2008 e: info@hielangley.com hielangley.com Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre 711 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 3Y2 Tim Chau..............p: 604-707-1934 f: 604-872-7520 e: tchau@hivancouver.com hivancouver.com Hotel Belmont Downtown Vancouver 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Jeff Leung ...........p: 604-605-4341 f: 604-605-4334 e: jleung@pacificreach.com Hotel Blu 177 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 0N3 Jessica Savage ...p: 604-620-6200 f: 778-945-1940 e: salesandcatering@hotelbluvancouver.com hotelbluvancouver.com Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa .....p: 604-683-1234 f: 604-689-3707 e: manuel.sousa@hyatt.com vancouver.regency.hyatt.com Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Dr, New Westminster V3M 6G1 Sue Belzer ...........p: 604-520-1776 f: 604-520-5645 e: sbelzer@innatthequay.com innatthequay.com JW Marriott Parq Vancouver 39 Smithe St, Vancouver V6B 0R3 ...............p: 604-566-8808 f: 604-336-6512 jwmarriottvancouver.com Lonsdale Quay Hotel 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Vancouver V7M 3K7 Farah Steen .........p: 604-986-6111 f: 604-986-8782 e: sales@lonsdalequayhotel.com lonsdalequayhotel.com Lord Stanley Suites on the Park 1889 Alberni St, Vancouver V6G 3G7 David Anderson ...p: 604-688-9299 f: 604-688-9297 e: info@lordstanley.com lordstanley.com Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver 645 Howe St, Vancouver V6C 2Y9 Paul Hasegawa ...p: 604-687-1122 f: 604-602-7844 e: reservations@van.metropolitan.com metropolitan.com/vanc Opus Hotel Vancouver 322 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 5Z6 ...............p: 604-642-6787 f: 604-642-6780 e: sales@opushotel.com opushotel.com Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 ...............p: 604-278-1241 f: 604-276-1975 e: info@pacificgatewayhotel.com pacificgatewayhotel.com Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 ...............p: 604-662-8111 f: 604-891-2861 e: info@panpacificvancouver.com panpacificvancouver.com Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 Richard Taylor......p: 604-691-2783 f: 604-691-2791 e: rtaylor@pinnaclehotels.ca meetpinnacle.ca Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel 838 Hamilton St, Vancouver V6B 6A2 James D Miller....p: 604-689-8033 f: 604-689-4426 e: jamesm@rosedaleonrobson.com rosedaleonrobson.com Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 1P7 ...............p: 604-682-5566 f: 604-673-7076 e: hotelgeorgia@rosewoodhotels.com rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia

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Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 ...............p: 604-681-2211 f: 604-681-8009 sandmanhotels.ca Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 2M9 ..............p: 604-278-9611 f: 604-233-7733 e: reservations@sandman.ca sandmansignature.ca Sandman Suites on Davie Street 1160 Davie St, Vancouver V6E 1N1 ...............p: 604-681-7263 f: 604-669-8284 e: sales_davie@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver 1128 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 0A8 ...............p: 604-661-3334 f: 604-689-1195 e: slv@shangri-la.com shangri-la.com/vancouver

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown 1128 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 ...............p: 604-684-1128 f: 604-639-4027 marriott.com/yvrdt Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 ...............p: 604-682-3377 f: 604-691-6959 e: bayshore.sales@westin.com westinbayshore.com Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond V6X 4K3 Sean Antonson ....p: 604-893-7373 f: 604-331-1001 e: santonson@wallcentre.com westinvancouverairport.com YWCA Hotel Vancouver 733 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 2M4 ..............p: 604-895-5830 f: 604-681-2550 e: hotel@ywcavan.org ywcahotel.com

Lighting

Vancouver Lookout 555 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne........p: 604-689-0421 f: 604-689-5447 e: events@vancouverlookout.com vancouverlookout.com The Vancouver Lookout offers a 360° view of Vancouver, with the harbour and majestic mountains as the backdrop for your event or group excursions. This unique and iconic venue high atop Vancouver is located in the heart of the city, a short walk from major hotels and only a few blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the cruise ship terminal and historic Gastown.

Accommodates 20 to 220 guests.

Photography - Event/Videography

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Q Duong..........................................p: 604-233-3983 e: q.duong@sheratonvancouverairport.com sheratonvancouverairport.com The Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel features 390 guest rooms and over 40,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. With 26 meeting rooms and the 10,000-square-foot Britannia Ballroom, the diverse space offers new options in the city for groups and planners looking for conferences, meetings, special events and exhibit space at the largest convention hotel outside of downtown Vancouver.

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

Jeff Andrews Photography 10511 Baker Pl, Maple Ridge Jeff Andrews..................................p: 778-549-9156 e: jeffandrews808@gmail.com jeffandrewsphotography.com Jon Benjamin Photography 1310 13th Ave W, Vancouver V6H 1N8 Jon Pesochin ..................................p: 604-733-9975 e: jon@jonbenjamin.ca jonbenjamin.ca Norlynn Audio Visual Services 1858 Beaulynn Pl, North Vancouver V7J 2T1 Patrick Morten................................p: 604-986-5059 e: pat@norlynn.ca reason-for-hope.com Stirling Ward Photographic Design 46 Bedingfield St, Port Moody V3H 3N1 Stirling Ward ..................................p: 778-355-1346 e: stirlingward@shaw.ca stirlingward.com

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

Meeting Planners Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Emmanuel Medeiros ......................p: 604-587-6125 e: emmanuel.medeiros@sheratonguildford.com sheratonguildford.com Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Sean Antonson ....p: 604-331-1000 f: 604-331-1001 e: santonson@wallcentre.com sheratonvancouver.com Sunset Inn & Suites 1111 Burnaby St, Vancouver V6E 1P4 ................p: 604-688-2474 f: 604-669-3340 e: info@sunsetinn.com sunsetinn.com Sutton Place Hotel 845 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2K6 Paul Li ..................p: 604-682-5511 f: 604-682-5513 e: paul.li@suttonplace.com suttonplace.com Sylvia Hotel 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver V6G 2P6 Ross Dyck ............p: 604-681-9321 f: 604-682-3551 e: rdyck@sylviahotel.com sylviahotel.com Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver 1161 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 0C6 ...............p: 604-979-8888 f: 604-979-8882 e: vancouver.sales@trumphotels.com trumphotels.com/vancouver

Lead Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc 4170 Still Creek Dr Suite 200, Burnaby V5C 6C6 Tyler Dawson..................................p: 604-918-5078 clientfinders.com

Nasco Productions 128 Pender St W Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1R8 Shelley Johnson .............................p: 604-683-2512 e: eventsinfo@nasco.ca nascoproductions.ca Nasco Productions is a producer of high-impact events that bring magic to function, creating connections and causing results. Call us today at 604-683-2412.

Spets Association Management Ltd 1275 6th Ave W Suite 300, Vancouver V6H 1A6 Aila Karpio...........p: 604-731-5262 f: 604-738-7134 e: info@spets.ca spets.ca

ColourTime Printing & Digital Imaging 1066 Hastings St W Suite 150, Vancouver V6E 3X1 John Plonka .........p: 604-682-8307 f: 604-684-7825 e: vancouver@colourtime.com colourtime.com Pacific Advertising Printing & Signs 1346 56 St, Delta V4L 2A4 Andrew Harvey....p: 604-943-3929 f: 604-943-3103 e: pacific@dccnet.com pacificadvertising.ca

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

Production Companies/Live/Staging

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

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains National Speakers Bureau 1177 Broadway W Suite 300, Vancouver V6H 1G3 Christy de Couto ..p: 604-734-3663 f: 604-734-8906 e: speakers@nsb.com nsb.com Pinnacle Pursuits Inc 206 6th Ave E Suite 50, Vancouver V5T 1J8 Jonathan Willcocks........................p: 604-876-7535 f: 604-876-0535 e: jono@pinnaclepursuits.com pinnaclepursuits.com

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets Corporate Gifts Inc 800-15355 24 Ave Suite 504, Surrey V4A 2H9 Shirley Couture...............................p: 604-831-8516 e: corporategiftsinc@shaw.ca corporategifts.bc.ca Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction Vancouver Mardi Foster-Walker ......................p: 604-681-2456 e: mardi@fosterwalkergifts.com fosterwalkergifts.com Downtown Vancouver’s only corporate gift and promotional products distributor. We are Canada’s premier gift supplier since 1989.

Green & Green the Creative Gift Company 1576 Rand Ave, Vancouver V6P 3G2 Mindy Tulsi ..........p: 604-689-5027 f: 604-689-5028 e: info@greenngreen.com greenngreen.com I M Print Promo Inc 2228 Paradise Ave, Coquitlam V3K 1Z4 Kelvin Fong ..........p: 604-961-3999 f: 604-937-3777 e: contact@imprintpromo.com imprintpromo.com Pacific Basket Co 91 Golden Dr Suite 23, Coquitlam V3K 6R2 Oliver Schneider ..p: 604-522-0249 f: 604-677-5997 e: info@pacificbasketco.com pacificbasketco.com

Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0C3 Lynn Menzies ......p: 604-647-7345 f: 604-647-7232 e: lmenzies@vancouverconventioncentre.com vancouverconventioncentre.com

Resorts/Retreats Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina 1528 Bowser Ave Unit 105 PO Box 153, North Vancouver V7P 2Y3 Kathryn Poole ......p: 604-883-2456 f: 604-883-2122 e: kathryn@paintedboat.com paintedboat.com

Special Effects Celebration Fireworks Vancouver ......................................p: 778-241-1922 e: nsedman@shaw.ca celebrationfireworks.ca Indoor and outdoor fireworks! Weddings, fashion shows, trade shows, parades, receptions, concerts and much, much more!

Team Building

Props/Backdrops

River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Rd, Richmond V6X 3P8 Diane Gaudet ......p: 604-247-8569 f: 604-207-2641 e: sales@riverrock.com riverrock.com

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

Recognition Awards/Trophies Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction Vancouver Mardi Foster-Walker ......................p: 604-681-2456 e: mardi@fosterwalkergifts.com fosterwalkergifts.com

Regional Convention Spaces

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 1B6 Hedi Hughes ...................................p: 604-515-3830 e: anvilcentre@newwestcity.ca anvilcentre.ca With its breathtaking, contemporary architecture, multi-purpose and dynamic spaces with flexible configurations, Anvil Centre is the ideal setting for conferences, trade shows, meetings, special events and community programs. An inspired, unique boutique-style conference centre, Anvil Centre is an exciting backdrop for any event. With four levels of versatile space, the possibilities are virtually endless.

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

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Italian Kitchen 860 Burrard St, Vancouver V6z 1X9 Jenna Norwood..............................p: 604-687-2858 e: info@theitaliankitchen.ca theitaliankitchen.ca

Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Catering ...............p: 604-998-5048 f: 604-998-4357 e: catering@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com ELEVATE. Take your next meeting or team-building session to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisfies – only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Security Genesis Security Group 550 Broadway W Suite 321, Vancouver V5Z 0E9 Camil Dubuc ........p: 604-669-0822 f: 604-669-0832 e: info@genesissecurity.com genesissecurity.com Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 Andrew Clark.......p: 778-296-1400 f: 778-296-1429 e: info@richmondoval.ca richmondoval.ca

Telecommunications/Video Conferencing/Webcasting

Speakers/Facilitators BenBakerSpeaks 3246 Regent St, Richmond V7E2M9 Ben Baker ............p: 604-512-7174 f: 604-648-9201 e: ben@yourbrandmarketing.com benbakerspeaks.com Consulting Edge Inc, The 2221 Folkestone Way Suite 102, West Vancouver V7S 2Y6 David Gouthro .....p: 604-926-6858 f: 604-926-6828 e: dgouthro@theconsultingedge.com davidgouthro.com Lighten Up Productions Inc 4438 10th Ave W Box 102, Vancouver V6R 4R8 Rick Lewis ......................................p: 604-228-8222 e: info@breakarule.com ricklewis.co

Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Catering ...............p: 604-998-5048 f: 604-998-4357 e: catering@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com ELEVATE. Take your next meeting or team-building session to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisfies – only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Preview | Guide to Galleries + Museums 3695 10th Ave W PO Box 39041, Vancouver V6R 4P1 Paula Fairweather ..........................p: 604-222-1883 e: preview@preview-art.com preview-art.com Vancouver Brewery Tours Inc 2008 Pine St Suite 425, Vancouver V6J 0B8 Ryan Mackey ..................................p: 604-318-2280 e: info@vancouverbrewerytours.com vancouverbrewerytours.com VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St, Vancouver V6M 4H1 Emily Schultz .......p: 604-257-8335 f: 604-257-8679 e: vandusenadmin@vancouver.ca vandusengarden.ca

Translation Services/Interpreters

Signs, Banners, Flags Expand a Sign Canada 19122 27 Ave Suite 1, Surrey V3S 5T1 Peter Niven..........p: 604-535-9879 f: 604-535-9872 e: sales@expandasigncanada.ca expandasigncanada.ca Geo H Hewitt Co Ltd, The 2055 Boundary Rd, Vancouver V5M 3Z1 Wes Depourcq.....p: 604-294-6288 f: 604-294-5401 e: enquiry@geohewitt.com hewitts.ca Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji..............p: 604-683-6991 f: 604-681-1775 e: sales@samcoprinters.com samcoprinters.com

Tourist Attractions - Major Bloedel Conservatory 4600 Cambie St (Queen Elizabeth Park), Vancouver V5X 2T9 Emily Schultz ..................................p: 604-257-8584 e: marketing@vancouver.ca bloedelconservatory.ca Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall St, Vancouver V6A 5K2 ...............p: 604-662-3207 f: 604-682-4008 e: events@vancouverchinesegarden.com vancouverchinesegarden.com

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

Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey...............................p: 604-877-8558 e: james@clarksav.com clarksav.com Message Impact Systems Inc 1124 Lonsdale Ave Suite 1107, North Vancouver V7M 2H1 Dave Roitner........p: 604-243-4442 f: 866-306-3140 e: info@messageimpact.com messageimpact.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 1B6 Hedi Hughes ...................................p: 604-515-3830 e: anvilcentre@newwestcity.ca anvilcentre.ca With its breathtaking, contemporary architecture, multi-purpose and dynamic spaces with flexible configurations, Anvil Centre is the ideal setting for conferences, trade shows, meetings, special events and community programs. An inspired, unique boutique-style conference centre, Anvil Centre is an exciting backdrop for any event. With four levels of versatile space, the possibilities are virtually endless.

Arts Club Theatre Company 162 1st Ave W Suite 203 BMO Theatre Centre, Vancouver V5Y 0H6 Catherine Wilson p: 604-687-5315 f: 604-688-3273 e: cwilson@artsclub.com artsclub.com BC Place 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 ...............p: 604-669-2300 f: 604-661-3412 e: stadium@bcpavco.com bcplace.com Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Association 6050A 176 St, Surrey V3S 4E7 ...............p: 604-576-9461 f: 604-576-0216 e: info@cloverdalerodeo.com cloverdalerodeo.com Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56 St, Delta V4L 2B2 Clarice Walaska ..p: 604-943-8221 f: 604-943-8299 e: sales@tsawwasseninn.com tsawwasseninn.com Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5961 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 ...............p: 604-822-1060 f: 604-822-1069 e: conferences@housing.ubc.ca ubcconferences.com Creekside Community Recreation Centre 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver V5Y 0B1 Jessica Yee .........p: 604-257-3050 f: 604-257-3051 e: creekside@vancouver.ca creeksidecentre.ca

Grouse Mountain Resorts 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Catering ...............p: 604-998-5048 f: 604-998-4357 e: catering@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com ELEVATE. Take your next meeting or team-building session to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisfies – only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jovanna Chung....p: 604-882-2000 f: 604-882-2008 e: info@hielangley.com hielangley.com John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse 7277 River Rd, Richmond V6X 1X5 Sharon Bulger......p: 604-827-2011 f: 604-303-7399 e: info.ubcboathouse@ubc.ca ubcboathouse.com

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L’Abattoir Restaurant and Private Dining 217 Carrall St, Vancouver V6B 2J2 Lainey Cuff .....................................p: 604-568-1701 e: events@labattoir.ca labattoir.ca Lonsdale Quay Hotel 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Vancouver V7M 3K7 Farah Steen .........p: 604-986-6111 f: 604-986-8782 e: sales@lonsdalequayhotel.com lonsdalequayhotel.com Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby V5E 4M7 Roger Lemire .......p: 604-777-7000 f: 604-777-7701 e: rlemire@nikkeiplace.org nikkeiplace.org

Pacific National Exhibition 2901 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 5J1 Jennifer Campbell ..........................p: 604-253-7787 f: 604-251-7761 e: sales@pne.ca pne.ca Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) offers a variety of meeting and banquet space options available for all types of special events.

Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture 6184 Ash St, Vancouver V5Z 3G9 Donna Becker .................................p: 604-325-1810 e: execdirector@peretz-centre.org peretz-centre.org Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 Richard Taylor......p: 604-691-2783 f: 604-691-2791 e: rtaylor@pinnaclehotels.ca meetpinnacle.ca

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

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 Andrew Clark.......p: 778-296-1400 f: 778-296-1429 e: info@richmondoval.ca richmondoval.ca Robert H Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver V6T 1Z1 Nicole Caron........p: 604-822-1922 f: 604-822-8928 e: nicole.caron@ubc.ca alumnicentre.ubc.ca

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver V6Z 2W3 Laura Mackay ......p: 604-713-1811 f: 604-713-1813 e: laura.mackay@vancouver.ca roundhouse.ca Science World British Columbia 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 Julio Guzman.......p: 604-443-7475 f: 604-443-7430 e: jguzman@scienceworld.ca scienceworld.ca Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 2G6 Robin Naiman......p: 604-606-6400 f: 604-606-6401 e: studiorentals@thedancecentre.ca thedancecentre.ca SFU Meeting, Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Melissa Krezanski ..........................p: 778-782-5800 f: 778-782-5818 e: meet@sfu.ca sfu.ca/mecs

Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Emmanuel Medeiros ......................p: 604-587-6125 e: emmanuel.medeiros@sheratonguildford.com sheratonguildford.com Tall Order Culinary Team Building and Events 1164 Comox St, Vancouver V6E 1K5 Julie Burke .....................................p: 604-789-4912 e: jburke@tallorder.ca tallorder.ca UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver V6Z 3B7 Daniela Stockfleth-Menis ..............p: 604-827-5444 f: 604-822-0070 e: robson.bookings@ubc.ca robsonsquare.ubc.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Shawna Little ......p: 604-659-3400 f: 604-659-3584 e: cateringandevents@ocean.org vanaqua.org Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 2H7 ...............p: 604-662-4714 f: 604-682-1086 e: rentals@vanartgallery.bc.ca vanartgallery.bc.ca

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

Vancouver Lookout 555 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne........p: 604-689-0421 f: 604-689-5447 e: events@vancouverlookout.com vancouverlookout.com The Vancouver Lookout offers a 360° view of Vancouver, with the harbour and majestic mountains as the backdrop for your event or group excursions. This unique and iconic venue high atop Vancouver is located in the heart of the city, a short walk from major hotels and only a few blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the cruise ship terminal and historic Gastown.

Accommodates 20 to 220 guests.

Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Keith Jolly ...........p: 604-687-3400 f: 604-687-6812 e: events@vancouverrowingclub.ca vancouverrowingclub.ca West Point Grey Community Centre 4397 2nd Ave W, Vancouver V6R 1K4 Andrea Mah ........p: 604-257-8140 f: 604-257-8144 e: wpgcc@vancouver.ca westpointgrey.org

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor BC Sports Hall of Fame BC Place Stadium Gate A, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 Nikki Lajeunesse .p: 604-687-5520 f: 604-687-5510 e: sportsinfo@bcsportshalloffame.com bcsportshalloffame.com Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5G 3T6 Cyndy Patenaude p: 604-297-4565 f: 604-297-4557 e: bvm@burnaby.ca burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 ...........................................p: 604-827-5932 e: info@moa.ubc.ca moa.ubc.ca Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver V6J 3J9 Sue Griffin ...........p: 604-730-5305 f: 604-736-5417 e: sgriffin@museumofvancouver.ca museumofvancouver.ca/rentals Science World British Columbia 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 Julio Guzman.......p: 604-443-7475 f: 604-443-7430 e: jguzman@scienceworld.ca scienceworld.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Shawna Little ......p: 604-659-3400 f: 604-659-3584 e: cateringandevents@ocean.org vanaqua.org

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

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

Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke p: 604-688-7246 f: 604-687-5868 e: josephine@boatcruises.com boatcruises.com Explore business opportunities while enjoying superior cuisine prepared by our executive chef and fantastic panoramic views. Our vessels are perfect for product launches, conferences, client get-togethers or staff events.

Yoho Charters & Events Yacht Inc 1676 Duranleau St Suite 100, Floating office Dock A in front of Public Market, Vancouver V6H 3S4 Richard Hao .........p: 604-688-6625 f: 604-688-8081 e: richardhao@yohocruises.com yohocruises.com

FRASER VALLEY Audiovisual Services Go Audio Inc 46245 Yale Rd Unit 4, Chilliwack V2P 2P5 Mike Evans ..........p: 604-792-2856 f: 604-792-2840 e: mike@goaudio.ca goaudio.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Meadowlands Golf & Country Club 47823 Yale Rd E, Chilliwack V2P 7N3 Riz Mislang..........p: 604-792-2276 f: 604-792-6733 e: info@meadowlandsgolfcountry.com meadowlandsgolfcountry.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre 32110 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford V2T 1A1 Rebecca Eaton.....p: 604-853-3111 f: 604-852-1750 e: banquets@bwregency.bc.ca bwregency.bc.ca Royal Hotel 45886 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack V2P 2C7 Tanya Linden .......p: 604-792-1210 f: 604-792-2475 e: sales@royalhotelchilliwack.com royalhotelchilliwack.com

Resorts/Retreats Harrison Hot Springs Resort 100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Eric Towne ...........p: 604-796-2244 f: 604-796-9374 e: etowne@harrisonresort.com harrisonresort.com Manning Park Resort 7500 Hwy No 3 Box 1600, Manning Park V0X 1L0 Robyn Barker .......p: 604-668-5922 f: 250-840-8848 e: info@manningpark.com manningpark.com

Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford V2T 6H5 Brad Styba ...........p: 604-557-1458 f: 604-850-7699 e: bstyba@fvtradex.com fvtradex.com

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

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

Resorts/Retreats Pointhouse at Sargeant Bay, The 7747 Kenyon Rd, Halfmoon Bay V0N 1Y1 Heather Newman ...........................p: 604-885-7735 e: info@pointhouse.ca pointhouse.ca Rockwater Secret Cove Resort 5356 Ole’s Cove Rd, Halfmoon Bay V0N 1Y2 Clarence Chow ....p: 604-885-7038 f: 604-885-7036 e: reservations@rockwatersecretcoveresort.com rockwatersecretcoveresort.com West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort General Delivery, Egmont V0N 1N0 Paul Hansen ...................................p: 778-280-8610 e: lodge@wcwl.com wcwl.com

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

SEA TO SKY Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Pemberton PO Box 602, Pemberton V0N 2L0 Shirley A Henry ..............................p: 604-894-6477 e: info@tourismpembertonbc.com tourismpembertonbc.com

Banquet Facilities Squamish Valley Golf Club 2458 Mamquam Rd, Squamish V8B 0H8 Scott Wengi ........p: 604-898-9521 f: 604-898-9523 e: info@squamishvalleygolf.com squamishvalleygolf.com

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

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack V2R 4A7 Ana Macedo ........p: 604-824-9927 f: 604-824-9957 e: amacedo@chilliwackheritagepark.com chilliwackheritagepark.com Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn 32288 King Rd, Abbotsford V2T 5Z5 Dorothy Friesen ...p: 604-851-5101 f: 604-851-5101 e: info@sweetdreamsluxuryinn.com sweetdreamsluxuryinn.com

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

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Furry Creek Golf & Country Club 150 Country Club Rd, Furry Creek V0N 3Z2 Angela/Brad Woods.......................p: 604-896-2224 f: 604-896-2327 e: info@furrycreekgolf.com furrycreekgolf.com Whistler Golf Club 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 ...............p: 604-932-3280 f: 604-932-4015 e: alan@whistlergolf.com whistlergolf.com

Hotels and Motels Aava Whistler Hotel 4005 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Hattie Myers .......p: 604-932-2522 f: 604-932-6711 e: meethere@aavawhistlerhotel.com aavawhistlerhotel.com Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler 4154 Village Green, Whistler V0N 1B4 Jasmine Ashworth .........................p: 800-667-3363 f: 604-932-2635 e: jashworth@crystal-lodge.com crystal-lodge.com Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites 4308 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Jackie Fulton .......p: 604-905-6533 f: 604-938-6335 e: jackie.fulton@deltahotels.com marriott.com Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B4 Karen Lornie ........p: 604-938-2206 f: 604-938-2020 e: karen.lornie@fairmont.com fairmont.com/whistler Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside 4320 Sundial Cres, Whistler V0N 1B4 Don Prins .............p: 604-905-2999 f: 604-905-2995 e: dprins@panpacific.com panpacificwhistler.com Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre 4299 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Don Prins .............p: 604-966-5500 f: 604-966-5501 e: dprins@panpacific.com panpacificwhistler.com Sundial Boutique Hotel 4340 Sundial Cres, Whistler V0N 1B4 ...............p: 604-932-2321 f: 604-935-0554 e: sales@sundialhotel.com sundialhotel.com Westin Resort & Spa Whistler 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 ...............p: 604-935-4307 f: 604-905-5589 e: sales@westinwhistler.com westinwhistler.com

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

Resorts/Retreats Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish 40900 Tantalus Rd, Squamish V8B 0R3 Sheryl Roberts .....p: 604-815-4903 f: 604-815-0049 e: sroberts@executivesuitessquamish.com executivesuitessquamish.com Four Seasons Resort and Residences 4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Chelan Goonetilleke .......................p: 604-935-3400 f: 604-935-3455 e: chelan.goonetilleke@fourseasons.com fourseasons.com/whistler

Nita Lake Lodge 2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler V0N 1B2 Elise Tomalty .......p: 604-966-5700 f: 604-966-5709 e: sales@nitalakelodge.com nitalakelodge.com Pemberton Valley Lodge 1490 Sea to Sky Highway, Pemberton V0N 2L1 ...............p: 604-894-2000 f: 604-894-2002 e: stay@pembertonvalleylodge.com pembertonvalleylodge.com Sunwolf Riverside Resort 70002 Squamish Valley Rd PO Box 244, Brackendale V0N 1H0 Vanessa DeNardo p: 604-898-1537 f: 866-767-3704 e: sunwolf@sunwolf.net sunwolf.net

Restaurants Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar 4222 Village Sq Suite 110, Whistler V0N 1B4 Neil Henderson ..............................p: 604-932-4540 e: info@araxi.com araxi.com

Telecommunications/Video Conferencing/Webcasting Mediastreams Communications 40044 Plateau Dr, Squamish V8B 0W3 Pesi Unwalla ..................................p: 604-970-5055 e: info@mediastreams.ca mediastreams.ca

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Ziptrek Ecotours PO Box 734, Whistler V0N 1B0 Warrick Hubbard .p: 604-935-0001 f: 888-902-8094 e: webres@ziptrek.com ziptrek.com

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Audain Art Museum 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 ..........................................p: 604-962-0413 e: info@audainartmuseum.com audainartmuseum.com Westin Resort & Spa Whistler 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 ...............p: 604-935-4307 f: 604-905-5589 e: sales@westinwhistler.com westinwhistler.com

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Audain Art Museum 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 ..........................................p: 604-962-0413 e: info@audainartmuseum.com audainartmuseum.com CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre 39645 Government Rd PO Box 2387, Squamish V8B 0B6 ..............p: 604-898-9336 f: 604-898-2509 Gordon Bell p: 604-898-9336 f: 604-898-2509 e: generalmanager@wcra.org wcra.org/index.php/cn-roundhouse Canadian Wilderness Adventures Ltd 4280 Mountain Sq Unit 17, Whistler V0N 1B4 Kristal Taylor .......p: 604-938-1554 f: 604-938-1576 e: sales@canadian01.com canadianwilderness.com

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ISLAND TIMES

Slow down, take a breath and enjoy all the varied experiences of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

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he world is vast and fast: in our everyday lives we demand everything at breakneck speed, which perhaps explains why the biggest buzzword when it comes to travel, is “slow”. Where leisure travel goes, business follows, so savvy conference planners are now looking for venues that allow delegates to slow down, chill out and enjoy locally sourced food and stunning scenery. Canada’s top pick? Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

To dip your toe in the water of slow travel, there’s Victoria, which offers the convenience and amenities of a city with the feel of a relaxed small town. The Victoria Conference Centre has 73,000 square feet of meeting space, 21 multi-purpose meeting rooms, an exhibition hall and a 400-seat lecture theatre, which means it can host anything from a small gathering to a 2,000-delegate conference.

Adjoining it is the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, with 14 different meeting spaces including small rooms and ballrooms. The Empress offers sustainable, green and responsible business travel options, gourmet dining, a health club and spa for ultimate relaxation, plus that extraordinary harbour view. In terms of activities, you can do everything from stand-up paddleboarding to whale watching, and you’re just a short drive from the famous Butchart Gardens. A pick for smaller groups? A cocktail reception at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, which can accommodate up to 150, or dinner at Agrius, recently named one of the top 100 restaurants in Canada.

A short drive up the coast is Sidney Pier Hotel, a seaside retreat with space for groups of up to 50. Must-visit sights include the waterfront sculpture walk and the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, which can accommodate events or arrange for group activities such as yoga under the sea. For a fun experience that ticks all the slow-travel

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A harvest moon lights Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, recently refurbished and featuring 14 different meeting spaces including intimate rooms and grand ballrooms | SUBMITTED Back to business: the Victoria Conference Centre has 73,000 square feet of meeting space and 21 multi-purpose meeting rooms, which means it can host anything from a small gathering to a 2,000-delegate conference | SUBMITTED

boxes, take a group to the Fickle Fig Farm Market, which specializes in seasonal produce and has a bistro, bakery and farm on site.

T he I sl a nd’s ot her l a rge-event faci l ity i s t he 38,000-square-foot Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. Of particular note is the sustainability of its catering – think seasonal, local ingredients and compostable plates and flatware. Stay at the Nanaimo Coast Bastion Hotel, which can also host meetings for up to 400 guests. Bonus: most of the meeting spaces there

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ABOVE: Poets Cove Resort & Spa on Pender Island offers corporate retreats, facilitated by a local teambuilding expert. As well as sailing and the spa, there’s kayaking, hiking, biking and whale watching | SUBMITTED FAR RIGHT: Nanaimo’s 38,000-square-foot Vancouver Island Conference Centre – second-largest venue on the Island – is known for its seasonal and sustainable catering | SUBMITTED RIGHT: Hot spring falls take Island time to heart on the west coast of Vancouver Island | SUBMITTED

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have natural light. The city is a paradise for outdoorlovers, with 1,400 hectares of protected green space and plenty of hiking and walking nearby.

Conference organizers might overlook the surfer’s paradise Tofino, but if slowing down is the goal, this boarder enclave hits the spot. Its Wickaninnish Inn is able to accommodate meetings for up to 150. The hotel was built in 1955 and has a full-service spa and direct access to Chesterman Beach. All 75 rooms have ocean or beach views. Dine at the hotel’s excellent fine-dining spot, the Pointe, or at Wolf in the Fog, an award-winning restaurant that does amazing things with local, seasonal ingredients. Surfing is the activity of choice for summer months – do it at Wickaninnish or at Surf Sister Surf School at the Pacific Sands Beach Resort, which also has space for small meetings. In winter, you can enjoy storm watching and the Tofino Film Festival, while in spring there’s the annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival, when you can see 20,000 Pacific grey whales on their journey from Baja to Alaska.

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To really get away from it all, consider the Gulf Islands.

Pender Island boasts some of the world’s best sailing and is easily accessible by float plane or ferry. Its Poets Cove Resort & Spa offers corporate retreats, facilitated by a local team-building expert. As well as sailing and the spa, there’s kayaking, hiking, biking and whale watching.

Over on Galiano Island, there’s an even more extreme experience. The Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa offers a tech-free retreat for up to 40: surrender your phones and laptops – resistance is futile – and get to know your colleagues at the island’s only fine-dining restaurant, over a hike through a pristine forest or at a yoga class at the inn’s private studio. Now, how’s that for slow? É

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

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

Sidney is an ideal place for work and play!

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

an array of amenities and friendly service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aquarium available for private dinners and cocktail receptions amongst the displays Outdoor activities including whale watching, fishing, kayaking and standup paddle boarding Over 300 unique shops and services

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Resorts/Retreats Imperial Eagle Lodge 168 Wild Duck Rd Box 59, Bamfield V0R 1B0 .......................................p: 250-728-3430 e: vacations@imperialeaglelodge.com imperialeaglelodge.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Longlands Golf Course 1239 Anderton Rd, Comox V9M 2C1 Lana Riva-Crerar..........................p: 250-339-6363 e: longlandsgolf@gmail.com longlandsgolf.com Hotels and Motels Port Augusta Inn & Suites 2082 Comox Ave, Comox V9M 1P8 ...........p: 250-339-2277 f: 250-339-3700 e: portaugustainn@shaw.ca portaugustainn.com

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

Community Halls Honeymoon Bay Community Hall 10022 Park Dr, Honeymoon Bay V0R 1Y0 Linda Blatchford ..........................p: 250-749-6742 f: 250-749-6341 e: lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca cvrd.bc.ca

Brentwood Bay Banquet Facilities Church and State Wines 1445 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay V8M 1J5 Lyndell Curry.....p: 250-652-2671 f: 250-652-2672 e: events@churchandstatewines.com churchandstatewines.com

Campbell River Destination Management/Marketing Campbell River Visitor Centre 1235 Shoppers Row Tyee Plaza, Campbell River V9W 2C7 ......................................p: 250-286-6901 e: campbellriver@destinationthink.com campbellriver.travel Golf Courses & Country Clubs Campbell River Golf & Country Club 700 Petersen Rd, Campbell River V9W 3H7...........p: 250-287-4970 f: 250-286-0352 e: info@crgolf.ca crgolf.ca Hotels and Motels Anchor Inn & Suites 261 Island Hwy, Campbell River V9W 2B3 Bev Herperger ..p: 250-286-1131 f: 250-287-4055 e: manager@anchorinn.ca anchorinn.ca Best Western Austrian Chalet 462 Island Hwy S, Campbell River V9W 1A5...........p: 250-923-4231 f: 250-923-2840 e: info@bwcampbellriver.com bwcampbellriver.com Coast Discovery Inn 975 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C4 ...........p: 250-287-7155 f: 250-287-2213 coasthotels.com Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River 1351 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C9 Rebecca Berry ..p: 250-914-5117 f: 250-914-5217 e: operations@comfortinncampbellriver.com comfortinncampbellriver.com Printers/Copiers RH Printing 1040 9th Ave Suite 2, Campbell River V9W 4C2 Chelsea Miller ..p: 250-287-2427 f: 250-287-3638 e: print@rhprinting.ca rhprinting.ca Resorts/Retreats Oyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre 4357 Island Hwy S, Campbell River V9H 1N4 Marlene Macland........................p: 250-923-7413 e: info@oysterbayresort.com oysterbayresort.com Strathcona Park Lodge Ltd 41040 Gold River Hwy PO Box 2160, Campbell River V9W 5C5 Christine Clarke ...........................p: 250-286-3122 e: info@strathconaparklodge.com strathconaparklodge.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Maritime Heritage Centre 621 Island Hwy PO Box 25083, Campbell River V9W 0B7 ...........p: 250-286-3161 f: 250-286-3162 e: info@maritimeheritagecentre.ca maritimeheritagecentre.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Museum at Campbell River 470 Island Hwy Stn A Box 70, Campbell River V9W 4Z9 ...........p: 250-287-3103 f: 250-286-0109 e: rentals@crmuseum.ca crmuseum.ca

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Cortes Island Resorts/Retreats Hollyhock 445 Highfield Rd, Cortes Island V0P 1K0 ............p: 250-935-6576 f: 250-935-6424 e: info@hollyhock.ca hollyhock.ca

Courtenay Equipment and Supply Rentals Relay Event Rentals 1255 McPhee Ave Unit 2, Courtenay V9N 3A3 ......................................p: 250-871-4646 e: info@relayevents.ca relayevents.ca Hotels and Motels Best Western The Westerly Hotel 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K4 ............p: 250-338-2745 f: 250-338-5442 e: sales@thewesterlyhotel.com thewesterlyhotel.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley 2200 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L4 Grant Smith ......p: 778-225-0010 f: 778-225-0019 e: hixreservations@hiexcomoxvalley.com ihg.com Old House Hotel & Spa 1730 Riverside Ln, Courtenay V9N 8C7 ............p: 250-703-0981 f: 250-703-0209 e: sales@oldhousehotel.com oldhousevillage.com Resorts/Retreats Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community 399 Clubhouse Dr, Courtenay V9N 9G3 ...........p: 250-703-5050 f: 250-703-5020 e: groupsales@crownisle.ca crownisle.ca Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa 4330 Island Hwy S, Courtenay V9N 9R9 Linda Bridgman p: 250-338-1323 f: 250-338-0058 e: linda@kingfisherspa.com kingfisherspa.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay V9N 6C6 Carol Millar ......p: 250-338-1000 f: 250-338-0303 e: filberg@courtenay.ca courtenay.ca/facilities The place to meet in central, convenient downtown locations. Includes two 4,500-to-6,000-square-foot banquet halls and meeting rooms of all sizes.

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre 207 4th St, Courtenay V9N 1G7 Gillian Miller ....p: 250-334-0686 f: 250-338-0619 e: gmiller@courtenaymuseum.ca courtenaymuseum.ca

Duncan Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Cowichan Regional Visitor Info Centre 2896 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan V9L 6C2 ........................................p: 250-746-4636 e: visitorinfo@duncancc.bc.ca duncancc.bc.ca/visitors-info Banquet Facilities Duncan Curling Club 3191 Sherman Rd Box 430, Duncan V9L 4B4 Dean Meikle .....p: 250-748-9313 f: 250-748-9313 e: duncancurling@shaw.ca duncancurling.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Cowichan Golf Club PO Box 38, Duncan V9L 3X1 .............p: 250-746-7211 f: 250-746-7807 e: warmlandhospitality@shaw.ca cowichangolfclub.ca Hotels and Motels Ramada Duncan Hotel & Conference Centre 140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3P7 Mary Lionas......p: 250-748-4311 f: 250-748-1774 e: events@ramadaduncan.com ramadaduncan.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan V9L 5L6 Carolyn Morris..p: 250-746-4204 f: 250-746-8616 e: communityrelations@providence.bc.ca providence.bc.ca

Gabriola Island Golf Courses & Country Clubs Gabriola Golf and Country Club 825 South Rd PO Box 239, Gabriola Island V0R 1X0 ............p: 250-247-8822 f: 250-247-9841 e: manager@gabriolagolf.com gabriolagolf.com Resorts/Retreats Haven, The 240 Davis Rd, Gabriola Island V0R 1X1 Wendy Pitcher ..p: 800-222-9211 f: 250-247-8454 e: groups@haven.ca haven.ca

Galiano Island Community Halls Galiano Community Hall 141 Sturdies Bay Rd Box 219, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 ......................................p: 250-539-2175 e: galianohall@gmail.com galianoclub.org Resorts/Retreats Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa 134 Madrona Dr, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Ian Phyper.........p: 250-539-3388 f: 250-539-3338 e: innmanager@galianoinn.com galianoinn.com

Gold River Airlines Air Nootka Ltd 800 Mill Rd PO Box 19, Gold River V0P 1G0 Angela Vanden Brulle .................p: 250-283-2255 f: 250-283-2256 e: info@airnootka.com airnootka.com

Lake Cowichan Community Halls Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall 309 South Shore Rd Box 777, Lake Cowichan V0R 2G0 Linda Blatchford ..........................p: 250-749-6742 f: 250-749-6341 e: lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca cvrd.bc.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Cowichan Lake Sports Arena 311 South Shore Rd PO Box 777, Lake Cowichan V0R 2G0 Linda Blatchford ..........................p: 250-749-6742 f: 250-749-6341 e: lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca cvrd.bc.ca

Mesachie Lake Community Halls Mesachie Lake Hall 9315 South Shore Rd, Mesachie Lake V0R 2N0 Linda Blatchford ..........................p: 250-749-6742 f: 250-749-6341 e: lblatchford@cvrd.bc.ca cvrd.bc.ca

Nanaimo Banquet Facilities Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Chuck Loewen ..p: 250-244-4050 f: 250-244-4055 e: gm@viconference.com viconference.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Dorchester Hotel 70 Church St, Nanaimo V9R 5H4 ............p: 250-754-6835 f: 250-754-2638 e: catering@dorchesternanaimo.com dorchesternanaimo.com Best Western Northgate Hotel 6450 Metral Dr, Nanaimo V9T 2L8 .............p: 250-390-2222 f: 250-390-2412 e: gm@bestwesternnorthgate.com bestwestern.com Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 6E4 ............p: 250-753-6601 f: 250-753-4155 coasthotels.com Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview 809 Island Hwy S, Nanaimo V9R 5K1 William Shang..p: 250-754-8171 f: 250-754-8557 e: william.shang@harbourviewdaysinn.com daysinnnanaimo.com Grand Hotel Nanaimo 4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo V9T 4Z4 .............p: 250-758-3000 f: 250-729-2808 e: susie.sirri@thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca Regional Convention Spaces Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Chuck Loewen ..p: 250-244-4050 f: 250-244-4055 e: gm@viconference.com viconference.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Beban Park Recreation Centre 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9T 3K7 ............p: 250-756-5202 f: 250-756-5240 e: janelle.timmins@nanaimo.ca nanaimo.ca

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Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

Ecumenical Centre 6234 Spartan Rd, Nanaimo V9T 2N9 Sarah Dafoe ...................................p: 250-390-2442 e: nanecum@shaw.ca Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Chuck Loewen .....p: 250-244-4050 f: 250-244-4055 e: gm@viconference.com viconference.com

North Saanich Event Planners Tiger Lily Events 1950 John Rd Suite 108, North Saanich V8L 2P9 Tina Keeping...................................p: 250-668-6757 tigerlilyevents.ca

Parksville Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism PO Box 239, Parksville V9P 2G4 Karyn Doerksen ...p: 250-248-6300 f: 250-248-6308 e: karyn@pqbtourism.com visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com Hotels and Motels Quality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood St PO Box 1720, Parksville V9P 2H5 Mari Lavallee ......p: 250-248-8333 f: 250-248-4689 e: mari@qualityresortparksville.com qualityresortparksville.com Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ....p: 250-248-2072 f: 250-248-4140 e: luba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com tigh-na-mara.com VIP Motel 414 Island Hwy W, Parksville V9P 1K8 Sunny Kabani ......p: 250-248-3244 f: 250-248-0018 e: info@vipmotel.com vipmotel.com Resorts/Retreats Beach Club Resort 181 Beachside Dr, Parksville V9P 2H5 Kim Bryceland .....p: 250-248-8999 f: 250-947-2122 e: stay@beachclubresort.ca beachclubbc.com Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 Katie Wallace......p: 250-248-4674 f: 250-947-2507 e: reservations@sunriseridge.ca sunriseridge.ca Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ....p: 250-248-2072 f: 250-248-4140 e: luba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com tigh-na-mara.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 Jensen Ave E Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit...p: 250-248-6234 f: 250-248-8634 e: info@parksvillecentre.com parksvillecentre.com Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 Katie Wallace......p: 250-248-4674 f: 250-947-2507 e: reservations@sunriseridge.ca sunriseridge.ca Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff ....p: 250-248-2072 f: 250-248-4140 e: luba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com tigh-na-mara.com

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Qualicum Beach Golf Courses & Country Clubs Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach V9K 2A5 Patrick Jiggins .....p: 250-752-9727 f: 250-752-6602 e: playpar@golfarrowsmith.com golfarrowsmith.com

Quathiaski Cove Resorts/Retreats Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 1 Lighthouse Rd PO Box 460, Quathiaski Cove V0P 1N0 Helen Chickite .....p: 250-830-2299 f: 250-285-2532 e: helenchickite@capemudgeresort.bc.ca capemudgeresort.com

Salt Spring Island Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Salt Spring Island Tourism & Chamber of Commerce 121 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island V8K 2T1 Janet Clouston ....p: 250-537-4223 f: 250-537-4276 e: chamber@saltspringchamber.com saltspringtourism.com

Sidney Signs, Banners, Flags Peninsula Signs Ltd 2064 Henry Ave Unit 10, Sidney V8L 5Y1 Susan Norman.....p: 250-656-9626 f: 250-656-9673 e: susan@peninsulasigns.ca peninsulasigns.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 ................p: 250-665-7511 f: 778-426-0715 e: events@salishseacentre.org salishseacentre.org

Sooke Floral Design and Plants Sooke Flower House 6626 Sooke Rd, Sooke V9Z 0A4 Kelly Keys ............p: 250-642-2422 f: 250-642-6820 e: flowerhouse@sookehomehardware.com sookeflowerhouse.ca Resorts/Retreats Ocean Wilderness Inn 9171 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 1G3 Rick Fonger .....................................p: 250-646-2116 e: stay@oceanwildernessinn.com oceanwildernessinn.com Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 0V1 ...............p: 250-642-0805 f: 250-642-0670 e: sookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd, Sooke V9Z 0T4 ................p: 250-642-3421 f: 250-642-6988 e: info@sookeharbourhouse.com sookeharbourhouse.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Sooke Region Museum & Visitors Centre 2070 Phillips Rd, Sooke V9Z 0Y3 Lee Boyko ............p: 250-642-6351 f: 250-642-7089 e: info@sookeregionmuseum.com sookeregionmuseum.com

Resorts/Retreats Black Rock Oceanfront Resort 596 Marine Dr PO Box 310, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 Catherine Audet ..p: 250-726-4807 f: 250-726-2430 e: caudet@blackrockresort.com blackrockresort.com Terrace Beach Resort Ucluelet 1002 Peninsula Rd Box 96, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 Norma Priestley...p: 250-726-2901 f: 250-726-2900 e: manager@terracebeachresort.ca terracebeachresort.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

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

Victoria Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Business Events Victoria - Tourism Victoria 737 Yates St Suite 200, Victoria V8W 1L6 Kristel Walker ................................p: 250-414-6988 e: kristel.walker@tourismvictoria.com tourismvictoria.com Banquet Facilities Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre 638 Fisgard St, Victoria V8W 1R6 Guy Le Monnier ...p: 250-475-1948 f: 250-475-1928 e: office@ambrosiacatering.ca ambrosiacentre.com/islandgourmetcatering.com Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon..........................p: 250-360-2999 f: 250-360-5882 e: nicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com marriott.com/yyjvo Sandman Hotel Victoria & Shark Club Bar & Grill 2852 Douglas St, Victoria V8T 4M5 Tania McFadden ..p: 250-388-0788 f: 250-386-5889 e: banquets_victoria@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.ca Caterers Island Gourmet Catering 638 Fisgard St, Victoria V8W 1R6 Guy Le Monnier ..............................p: 250-216-6137 e: islandgourmetcatering@yahoo.ca islandgourmetcatering.com Decor and Design Services Insite Event Design 2038 Byron St, Victoria V8R 1L9 Joanne Fyffe...................................p: 250-813-3334 e: info@insiteeventdesign.com insiteeventdesign.com Event Planners Brink Events 835 View St Suite 407, Victoria V8W 3W8 Aidan Henry....................................p: 250-882-9691 e: info@brinkevents.ca brinkevents.ca

Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Michelle Nuyten.............................p: 250-391-7191 e: michelle.nuyten@westinbearmountain.com bearmountain.ca Hotels and Motels Bedford Regency Hotel 1140 Government St, Victoria V8W 1Y2 ..............p: 800-665-6500 f: 250-386-8930 e: marketing@bedfordregency.com bedfordregency.com Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria V8W 1B2 Joan Zimmer .......p: 800-663-5891 f: 250-380-1950 e: jzimmer@chateauvictoria.com chateauvictoria.com Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria 3020 Blanshard St, Victoria V8T 5C7 Greg Shew...........p: 250-382-4400 f: 250-382-4053 e: meetings@comfortvictoria.ca comfortvictoria.ca Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon..........................p: 250-360-2999 f: 250-360-5882 e: nicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com marriott.com/yyjvo Fairmont Empress 721 Government St, Victoria V8W 1W5 Jeremy Heryet .....p: 250-384-8111 f: 250-381-5959 e: theempress@fairmont.com fairmont.com/empress-victoria

Hotel Grand Pacific 463 Belleville St, Victoria V8V 1X3 Karen Wiltse .......p: 250-380-4453 f: 250-380-4475 e: kwiltse@hotelgrandpacific.com hotelgrandpacific.com Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St, Victoria V8V 1Z8 Brooke Harris.......p: 250-386-8721 f: 250-386-9547 e: brooke.harris@laurelpoint.com laurelpoint.com

Ucluelet Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Ucluelet 1604 Peninsula Rd Box 698, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 Denise Stys-Norman ......................p: 250-266-7620 e: denise@discoverucluelet.com discoverucluelet.com

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Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan .p: 250-381-0999 f: 250-381-0988 e: ronette@magnoliahotel.com magnoliahotel.com Oswego Hotel 500 Oswego St, Victoria V8V 5C1 Kim Knudsen ....p: 250-294-7500 f: 250-294-7509 e: kknudsen@oswegohotelvictoria.com oswegohotelvictoria.com Parkside Hotel & Spa, The 810 Humboldt St, Victoria V8V 5B1 .......................................p: 250-940-1200 e: sales@parksidevictoria.com parksidevictoria.com Strathcona Hotel 919 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 2C2 Joel Chudleigh .p: 250-220-8582 f: 250-383-6893 e: joel@strathconahotel.com strathconahotel.com Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 3Z5 ...........p: 250-480-3800 f: 250-480-3838 e: sales@victoriamarriott.com marriottvictoria.com

Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites 1234 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 3H9...........p: 250-386-2211 f: 250-386-2622 e: info@victoriaregent.com victoriaregent.com Regional Convention Spaces Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor ..........................p: 250-361-1019 f: 250-361-1099 e: evelyno@victoriaconference.com victoriaconference.com Resorts/Retreats

Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Michelle Nuyten..........................p: 250-391-7191 e: michelle.nuyten@westinbearmountain.com bearmountain.ca Speakers/Facilitators Geoffrey X Lane - Seminars & Coaching 79 Gorge Rd W Suite 206, Victoria V9A 1L9 Geoffrey X Lane...........................p: 250-889-2496 e: geoffrey@geoffreyxlane.com geoffreyxlane.com

Tourist Attractions - Major SpringTide Whale Watching 1119 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 1T7 Joanne Kukat ...p: 250-384-4444 f: 250-658-0779 e: joanne@springtidecharters.com victoriawhalewatching.com Universities and Colleges University Centre Farquhar Auditorium B103 University Centre Bldg 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria V8W 5C2 Ian Case............p: 250-721-7632 f: 250-721-8997 e: iancase@uvic.ca uvic.ca/farquhar University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 ......................................p: 250-721-8395 e: bookings@uvic.ca housing.uvic.ca/visitor Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Burnside Gorge Community Association 471 Cecelia Rd, Victoria V8T 4T4 .............p: 250-388-5251 f: 250-388-5269 e: info@burnsidegorge.ca burnsidegorge.ca Butchart Gardens, The 800 Benvenuto Ave, Victoria V8M 1J8 ...........p: 250-544-4479 f: 250-652-3883 e: groupres@butchartgardens.com butchartgardens.com Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon.......................p: 250-360-2999 f: 250-360-5882 e: nicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com marriott.com/yyjvo

IMAX Victoria 675 Belleville St, Victoria V8W 1A1 Lea Silver..........p: 250-480-4887 f: 250-480-4830 e: events@imaxvictoria.com imaxvictoria.com

Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan .p: 250-381-0999 f: 250-381-0988 e: ronette@magnoliahotel.com magnoliahotel.com Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor ..........................p: 250-361-1019 f: 250-361-1099 e: evelyno@victoriaconference.com victoriaconference.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor St Ann’s Academy 835 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 1N8 Crystal Kashman .........................p: 250-953-8829 f: 250-953-8823 e: stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca stannsacademy.com

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Northern B.C. McBride Bowron Lake Park

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Wells Gray Park

Williams Lake

Blue River

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100 Mile House

Clearwater Blackpool

Kootenay Rockies

Vavenby Birch Island

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Little Fort

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Thompson Okanagan

Barriere

Glacier National Park

Mt. Revelstoke National Park

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Cache Creek

Revelstoke

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Sorrento Savona

Ashcroft jr jt

Sun Peaks Resort KAMLOOPS

SALMON ARM Mable Lake

Face Lake Lac Le Jeune

Logan Lake Spences Bridge

Sicamous

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Enderby Falkland jr

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Mehatl Creek Park

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Garibaldi Park

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Silver Star

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Douglas Lake

LUMBY Lavington Coldstream 6

Lake Country 6

Winfield Hatheume Lake

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Valhalla Park 6

Granby Park

West Kelowna Peachland

SUMMERLAND Golden Ears Park

Naramata Nelson

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Thompson Okanagan

URBAN STREETS LEAD TO WILDER PATHS

Cosmopolitan chic, rustic charm define the Thompson Okanagan

PETER MITHAM

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itting in the rain shadow of the Coast Mountains, the Thompson Okanagan region is a favourite vacation spot at the confluence of rivers and highways, making it a place of new encounters from time immemorial.

The region’s largest cities are Kelowna and Kamloops, both bona fide university towns with amenities to match. Both have long played roles as administrative and business centres for their surrounding regions, but the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus and Thompson Rivers University have added an international flair.

UBC Okanagan is now the biggest convention and meeting venue in the Interior, with 77,000 square feet of event space, conveniently located opposite Kelowna International Airport. It can accommodate groups of up to 300 people, while on-site lodging provides room for on-campus or downtown meeting participants. Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops offers approximately 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the 300-seat Barber Centre, B.C.’s largest in-the-round lecture theatre.

Off campus, Kamloops Convention Centre offers 30,000 square feet of space while the city’s sport and entertainment complex, Sandman Centre, has a seating capacity of 6,400 and 20,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Kelowna, with its spectacular setting on Okanagan Lake, is home to the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort, which has 320 guest suites and 30,000 square feet of conference space. Its ballroom is a key venue, accommodating more than 1,500 people. The city also has smaller venues, including the Laurel Packinghouse, a centrepiece of downtown since 1917, which can accommodate banquets of 275 people and conferences of 300. There’s also the 185-room Coast Capri Hotel, with 15,000 square feet of meeting space, and the Royal Anne Hotel near the law courts, with a total of 4,000 square feet accommodating up to 140 guests.

On the south side of Okanagan Lake, Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre accommodates groups of up to 1,000, while the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre offers 60,000 square feet of event

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ABOVE: Kelowna, the largest

Okanagan city, has a spectacular lakeside location | SUBMITTED LEFT: RockRidge Canyon offers a stunning new auditorium seating 320 people just outside Princeton | SUBMITTED

space. The nearby South Okanagan Events Centre has 25,000 square feet of exhibit space.

The wilder side of the Okanagan isn’t far away, whether for business or family gatherings. Historic structures and contemporary venues sit side by side in this steadily evolving region known for its agri-tourism and recreational offerings.

The region’s Indigenous peoples welcome visitors at venues such as the 226-room Spirit Ridge Resort and Spa and 9,000-square-foot Nk’Mip Conference Centre, the largest conference facility south of Penticton. Quaaout Lodge & Spa Talking Rock Golf Resort on Little Shuswap Lake has more than 4,100 square feet of meeting space

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Kelowna has a number of hotels and conference venues, including the landmark Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort with 320 guest suites and 30,000 square feet of conference space | SUBMITTED Quailsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gate Estate Winery in Kelowna is a welcoming venue for casual meetings | SUBMITTED ` Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal Anne Hotel is a smaller venue near the provincial courthouse that can accommodate business groups | SUBMITTED Sorrento Retreat and ConferenceCentre welcomes groups to an outdoor setting above Shuswap Lake | SUBMITTED

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that can be broken down into four separate rooms.

Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Ranch is a popular destination that can accommodate 150 people for sit-down meals while larger groups often set up on the swath of green around the main ranch house. Smaller meetings and incentive travel groups are a special focus of Tod Mountain Guest Ranch in Heffley Creek. Avola, north of Kamloops, has an 80-year-old log schoolhouse, while the mid-century charm of the Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre will comfort the weary and heavyladen. The historic Grist Mill and Gardens is a scenic outdoor gathering spot in Keremeos in the heart of the Similkameen Valley.

Big White and Silver Star ski hills are popular mountain venues, hosting sports events and wine festivals, but Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa offers a stunning venue for weddings with 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space in the heart of the valley.

The expanded banquet space at nearby Predator Ridge Resort accommodates groups of 160 or up to three smaller groups, while RockRidge Canyon in Princeton has a lakeside theatre accommodating 350 people in forested surroundings.

Wedding parties and small corporate groups have an increasing number of options on local farms. Many estate wineries in the Okanagan offer guest suites, including Quailsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gate, Hester Creek and Burrowing Owl. Similkameen options include Klippers Organic Acres and Orofino Winery. Ă&#x2030;

For more information on our meeting and event facilities or to book your event with us, please contact:

sales@villagegreenhotel.com or call 1-800-663-4433 www.VillageGreenHotel.com

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Thompson Okanagan Clearwater Resorts/Retreats Alpine Meadows Resort 3400 Dunn Lake Rd PO Box 428, Clearwater V0E 1N0 ............p: 250-587-6368 f: 250-587-6361 e: holiday@alpinemeadowsresort.com alpinemeadowsresort.com

Enderby Hotels and Motels Howard Johnson by Wyndham 1510 George St, Enderby V0E 1V0 ............p: 250-838-6825 f: 250-838-6887 wyndhamhotels.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Enderby & District Curling Centre 1605 Kate St, Enderby V0E 1V2 Rob Bemister ....p: 250-838-6702 f: 250-838-6729 e: ecc@enderbycurlingclub.ca enderbycurlingclub.ca

Grand Forks Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce 135 Market Ave PO Box 2979, Grand Forks V0H 1H0 Kendra Begg ................................p: 250-442-7263 e: info@boundarychamber.com boundarychamber.com Tourist Attractions - Major Boundary Museum 6145 Reservoir Rd, Grand Forks V0H 1H5 ............p: 250-442-3737 f: 250-442-3737 e: boundarymuse@shaw.ca boundarymuseum.com

Greenwood Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Greenwood Museum & Visitor Centre 214 Copper Ave S Box 399, Greenwood V0H 1J0 Doreen MacLean .........................p: 250-445-6355 f: 250-445-6355 e: museum@shaw.ca greenwoodmuseum.com

Kaleden Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities St Andrews by the Lake RR 1 Site 30B Comp 9 111 St Andrews Dr, Kaleden V0H 1K0 Nadine Potter ...p: 250-497-5648 f: 250-497-5287 e: standrewsadmin@shaw.ca standrewsbythelake.com

Kamloops Destination Management/Marketing Tourism Kamloops 1290 Trans-Canada Hwy W, Kamloops V2C 6R3 Lisa Strachan....p: 250-372-8000 f: 250-372-2121 e: lisa@tourismkamloops.com tourismkamloops.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Kamloops Golf & Country Club 2960 Tranquille Rd Suite 16, Kamloops V2B 8B6 .......................................p: 250-376-8020 e: events@kamloopsgolfclub.com kamloopsgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Kamloops 1325 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 6P4 ............p: 250-374-8877 f: 250-372-0507 e: kamloops@accentinns.com accentinns.com Best Western Plus Kamloops 660 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 1L1 .............p: 250-374-7878 f: 250-374-7871 bestwestern.com Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker...p: 250-828-6660 f: 250-828-6698 e: a.tasker@coasthotels.com coastkamloopshotel.com Comfort Inn & Suites 1810 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 ............p: 250-372-0987 f: 250-372-0967 e: info@comfortinnkamloops.com comfortinnkamloops.com DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops 339 St Paul St, Kamloops V2C 2J5 Tanya Bennett ..p: 250-851-0026 f: 250-851-0027 e: tanya.bennett2@hilton.com kamloops.doubletree.com

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Four Points by Sheraton 1175 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1R5 Cecilia Guerrero ..........................p: 250-374-4144 f: 250-374-0449 e: sales@fourpointskamloops.com fourpointskamloops.com Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops 1245 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1R9 ............p: 866-571-7897 f: 250-571-7896 e: kambc_hampton@hilton.com hamptoninn3.hilton.com Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops 675 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops V2B 3J1 ............p: 250-376-8288 f: 250-376-8293 e: reservations@hiskamloops.com ihg.com Hotel 540 540 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B2 David Deol ........p: 250-372-2281 f: 250-372-1125 hotel540.ca Pacific Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 ............p: 250-372-0952 f: 250-372-0988 e: desk@pacificinnkamloops.com pacificinnkamloops.com Panorama City Centre Inn 610 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 1L1 Uri Freno .....................................p: 250-374-1515 e: info@panoramainn.ca panoramainn.ca Panorama Inn & Suites 610 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 1L1 ........................................p: 250-374-1515 e: info@panoramainn.ca panoramainn.ca Plaza Hotel, The 405 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2A9 ............p: 250-377-8075 f: 250-377-8076 theplazahotel.ca Ramada Kamloops 555 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 1K7 ............p: 250-374-0358 f: 250-374-0691 e: sales@ramadakamloops.com ramadakamloops.com Sandman Inn & Suites Kamloops 550 Columbia St, Kamloops V2C 1V1 ............p: 250-374-1218 f: 250-314-0705 e: fom_kamloops@sandman.com sandmanhotels.com Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel 225 Lorne St, Kamloops V2C 1W2 ......................................p: 250-852-6706 e: banquets_signaturekamloops@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre 650 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B4 ............p: 250-374-1999 f: 250-374-9997 e: sales@thompsonhotel.ca thompsonhotel.ca Resorts/Retreats Vidette Lake Nature Retreat 230-1210 Summit Dr Suite 177, Kamloops V2C 6M1 Raymond Stad .............................p: 778-765-5407 e: videttenatureretreat@gmail.com videttelake.com Restaurants Passek’s Classic Cafe & Catering 120 3rd Ave, Kamloops V2C 3M2 Harry & Susan Passek .................p: 250-314-1114 e: passeksclassics@shaw.ca passeksclassics.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Cascades Casino Kamloops 1555 Versatile Dr, Kamloops V1S 1W7 ...........p: 250-372-3336 f: 250-372-1252 e: generalinfo@cascadescasinokamloops.com cascadescasinokamloops.com Desert Gardens Community Centre 540 Seymour St, Kamloops V2C 2G9 ............p: 250-372-5110 f: 250-372-3429 e: desertgardens@hotmail.com desertgardens.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Kamloops Art Gallery 465 Victoria St Suite 101, Kamloops V2C 2A9 .......................................p: 250-377-2400 e: kamloopsartgallery@kag.bc.ca kag.bc.ca

Kelowna Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Kelowna 1626 Richter St Suite 214, Kelowna V1Y 2M3 ......................................p: 250-861-1515 e: info@tourismkelowna.com tourismkelowna.com Beverage Suppliers House of Rose Winery 2270 Garner Rd, Kelowna V1P 1E2 Aura Rose ....................................p: 250-765-0802 e: info@houseofrose.ca houseofrose.ca Floral Design and Plants Burnett’s Florist 453 Bernard Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6N8 Natalie Tocher ..p: 250-762-3512 f: 250-862-2708 e: burnetts@shaw.ca kelownaflorist.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club 4320 Gallaghers Dr W, Kelowna V1W 3Z9 Ruthanne Arams..........................p: 250-861-4240 f: 250-861-1852 e: gallaghersevents@golfbc.com gallaghersgolf.com Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Kelowna 1140 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E7 ............p: 250-862-8888 f: 250-862-8884 e: kelowna@accentinns.com accentinns.com Coast Capri Hotel 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E8 ............p: 250-860-6060 f: 250-762-3430 e: d.wetherill@coastcaprihotel.com coastcaprihotel.com Hotel Eldorado 500 Cook Rd, Kelowna V1W 3G9...........p: 866-608-7500 f: 250-861-4779 e: info@eldoradokelowna.com hoteleldoradokelowna.com Inn at Big White 5340 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 ........................................p: 250-491-0221 e: ibw@bigwhite.com bigwhite.com Kanata Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J2 Bryan Burns ......p: 250-763-0500 f: 250-763-7555 e: kelownagm@kanatainns.com kanatainns.com Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre Kelowna 2170 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6G8 Sergio Cunial ....p: 250-860-9711 f: 250-860-3173 e: ramadalodge@rpbhotels.com ramadalodgehotelkelowna.com Royal Anne Hotel 348 Bernard Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6N5 Christa Park ......p: 250-763-2277 f: 250-763-2636 e: guestservices@royalannehotel.com royalannehotel.com UBC Okanagan campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Maaike Ammerlaan.....................p: 250-807-9804 f: 250-807-9157 e: conferences.ubco@ubc.ca stayatubc.ca Photography - Event/Videography Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc 415 Commonwealth Rd Unit 319, Kelowna V4V 1P4 .......................................p: 250-212-9497 e: colinjewall@gmail.com colinjewall.com Resorts/Retreats Big White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 Michael Ballingall .......................p: 250-491-6150 f: 250-491-6157 e: mballingall@bigwhite.com bigwhite.com Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort 1310 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P3 Lana Uytterhagen ........................p: 250-763-4500 f: 250-868-5605 e: lana.uytterhagen@deltahotels.com marriott.com

Holiday Park Resort 415 Commonwealth Rd Suite 1, Kelowna V4V 1P4 Reservations Department ...........p: 250-766-4255 f: 250-766-5492 e: reservations@sweetlife.com sweetlife.com Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas 3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna V1W 3L4 ...........p: 250-979-4531 f: 250-860-5852 e: dana@manteo.com manteo.com Tourist Attractions - Major Altimate Club Wine Tours 1495 Leaside Ave, Kelowna V1Y 3X5 .......................................p: 604-835-7242 e: altimateclubwinetours@gmail.com altimateclubwinetours.com Translation Services/Interpreters EVA Office 969 Harvey Ave Suite 306, Kelowna V1Y 8M8 Elke Taylor ...................................p: 250-762-5820 e: info@evaoffice.com evaoffice.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Kelowna Curling Club 551 Recreation Ave, Kelowna V1Y 7V5 ............p: 250-762-3112 f: 250-762-0486 e: info@kelownacurling.com kelownacurling.com OK Corral Cabaret 1978 Kirschner Rd, Kelowna V1Y 4N6 Andy Bowie .................................p: 250-859-2639 e: andy@bowiesentertainment.com okcorralcabaret.ca UBC Okanagan campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Maaike Ammerlaan.....................p: 250-807-9804 f: 250-807-9157 e: conferences.ubco@ubc.ca stayatubc.ca

Merritt Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce 2185 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1B8 Meagan Preston ..........................p: 250-378-5634 e: manager@merrittchamber.com merrittchamber.com

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

Osoyoos Golf Courses & Country Clubs Osoyoos Golf Club 12300 Golf Course Dr, Osoyoos V0H 1V4 Audrey McCulloch .......................p: 250-495-7003 f: 250-495-3234 e: info@golfosoyoos.com golfosoyoos.com Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Ingrid Jarrett ....p: 250-495-5500 f: 250-495-5501 e: sales@watermarkbeachresort.com watermarkbeachresort.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn 5506 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ............p: 250-495-4000 f: 250-495-4001 e: info@bestwesternosoyoos.com bestwesternosoyoos.com Holiday Inn & Suites 7906 Main St Box 1019, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ............p: 250-495-7223 f: 250-495-6899 e: vincent@pallasgroup.net hiosoyoos.com

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Thompson Okanagan Walnut Beach Resort 4200 Lakeshore Dr, Osoyoos V0H 1V6 Don Brogan.......p: 250-495-5400 f: 250-495-5490 e: dbrogan@walnutbeachresort.com walnutbeachresort.com Resorts/Retreats Spirit Ridge Resort - Unbound Collection

by Hyatt 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Shantell Paisley p: 250-495-5445 f: 250-495-5447 e: shantell.paisley@hyatt.com spiritridge.hyatt.com

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

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

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

Spirit Ridge Resort - Unbound Collection

by Hyatt 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Shantell Paisley p: 250-495-5445 f: 250-495-5447 e: shantell.paisley@hyatt.com spiritridge.hyatt.com Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Ingrid Jarrett ....p: 250-495-5500 f: 250-495-5501 e: sales@watermarkbeachresort.com watermarkbeachresort.com

Penticton Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre 888 Westminster Ave W Suite 120, Penticton V2A 8S3 ............p: 800-663-5052 f: 250-492-6119 e: ask@visitpenticton.com visitpenticton.com Equipment and Supply Rentals Westminster Party & Tent Rentals Ltd 357 Okanagan Ave E, Penticton V2A 9G1 ............p: 250-492-8115 f: 250-492-3842 e: party@telus.net westminsterparty.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Penticton Golf & Country Club 600 Comox St PO Box 158, Penticton V2A 6K3 Guy Dow ...........p: 250-492-5626 f: 250-492-8823 e: guy@pentictongolf.ca pentictongolf.ca

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Hotels and Motels Above the Beach Bed & Breakfast 102 Spruce Pl, Penticton V2A 8V9 Barb Hoolaeff ..............................p: 888-493-7829 e: rest@abovethebeach.com abovethebeach.com Coast Penticton Hotel 950 Westminster Ave W, Penticton V2A 1L2 ............p: 250-492-0225 f: 250-493-8340 e: info@coastpenticton.com coasthotels.com Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton 152 Riverside Dr, Penticton V2A 5Y4 ............p: 250-493-6616 f: 250-493-6615 e: daysinnpentictoncatering@gmail.com daysinnpenticton.ca Ramada Penticton Hotel & Suites 1050 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 2C3 ............p: 250-492-8926 f: 250-492-2778 e: stay@pentictonramada.com pentictonramada.com Sandman Hotel Penticton 939 Burnaby Ave W, Penticton V2A 1G7 Rhonda Schappert .......................p: 250-493-7151 f: 250-493-3767 e: banquets_penticton@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.ca Photography - Event/Videography Photography by Chris 327 Martin St, Penticton V2A 5K7 Chris D Cornett .p: 250-492-2355 f: 250-492-2355 e: photosbychris@shaw.ca photographybychris.ca Resorts/Retreats Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre 21 Lakeshore Dr, Penticton V2A 5S4 Yannick Janssens ........................p: 250-493-9777 f: 250-493-0607 e: yannick@rpbhotels.com pentictonlakesideresort.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 Paul O’Beirn......p: 250-490-2460 f: 250-490-2467 e: paul.obeirn@penticton.ca pentictonconventioncentre.com South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 9C4 .......................................p: 250-490-2460 e: soec-guestservices@penticton.ca soec.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor SS Sicamous Stern Wheeler and Heritage Park 1099 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 1B7 Don Wright ..................................p: 250-492-0403 e: info@sssicamous.ca sssicamous.ca

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

Hilltop Inn (formerly Podollan Inn) 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Lianne Janzen ..p: 888-668-4180 f: 250-832-0961 e: frontdesk@hilltopcanada.com hilltopinn.ca Travelodge Salmon Arm 2401 Trans-Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm V1E 4P7 .............p: 250-832-9721 f: 250-832-3557 e: info@travelodgesalmonarm.ca travelodge.ca Resorts/Retreats Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm 251 Harbourfront Dr NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2W7 ...........p: 250-833-5800 f: 250-833-5858 e: salmonarm@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Sonseekers Ridge Golf Course 247 Black Rd, Salmon Arm V1E 2P6 ........................................p: 250-833-0258 e: gogolf@sonseekersridgegolf.com sonseekersridgegolf.com

Silver Star Mountain Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre PO Box 3003, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 Christina Murray .........................p: 250-309-1110 f: 250-549-5177 e: christina@vancecreekhotel.com vancecreekhotel.com

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

Sun Peaks Hotels and Motels Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge 3220 Village Way, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 John Douglas ...p: 250-578-7454 f: 250-578-7451 e: gm@cahiltyhotel cahiltylodge.com Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre 3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 Michael Macleod ........................p: 250-578-6011 e: mmacleod@sunpeaksgrand.com sunpeaksgrand.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre 3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 Michael Macleod ........................p: 250-578-6011 e: mmacleod@sunpeaksgrand.com sunpeaksgrand.com

Vernon Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Vernon 3004 39 Ave, Vernon V1T 3C3 ............p: 800-665-0795 f: 250-275-0114 e: info@tourismvernon.com tourismvernon.com Banquet Facilities Vernon Curling Club 3400 39 Ave PO Box 595, Vernon V1T 6M4 ...........p: 250-542-6713 f: 250-542-9628 e: vcc@vernoncurlingclub.com vernoncurlingclub.com

Salmon Arm Golf Courses & Country Clubs Salmon Arm Golf Club 3641 Hwy 97B S PO Box 1525, Salmon Arm V1E 4P6 .............p: 250-832-3667 f: 250-832-6311 e: info@salmonarmgolf.com salmonarmgolf.ca Hotels and Motels Best Western Salmon Arm Inn 61 10 St SW, Salmon Arm V1E 1E4 Heather Howie .p: 250-832-9793 f: 250-832-5595 e: bestwesternsalmonarm@gmail.com bestwestern.com/ca/salmonrminn Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm 1090 22 St NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2V5 Jill Power .........p: 250-832-7711 f: 250-833-0340 e: cisa@shaw.ca comfortinnsalmonarm.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Vernon Golf & Country Club 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon V1T 6V2 Julie Knobloch..p: 250-542-0151 f: 250-542-5468 e: jknobloch@vernongolf.com vernongolf.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Pacific Inn 4790 34 St, Vernon V1T 5Y9 ............p: 250-558-1800 f: 250-558-1825 e: info@pacificinnvernon.com pacificinnvernon.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 4716 34 St, Vernon V1T 5Y9 ............p: 250-550-7777 f: 250-260-7728 e: info@vernonexpress.com vernonexpress.com Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre 3914 32 St, Vernon V1T 5P1 .............p: 250-545-3385 f: 250-545-7156 e: vernonlodge@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Sandman Inn & Suites Vernon 4201 32 St, Vernon V1T 5P3 .............p: 250-542-4325 f: 250-542-8379 e: gm_vernon@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.ca Resorts/Retreats Predator Ridge Resort 301 Village Centre Pl, Vernon V1H 1T2 Rod Cochrane ...p: 888-578-6688 f: 250-503-3411 e: groups@predatorridge.com predatorridge.com Prestige Hotel Vernon 4411 32 St, Vernon V1T 9G8 ............p: 250-558-5991 f: 250-558-5996 e: phvconferences@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Spa 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 2K7 ............p: 250-541-2152 f: 250-275-1610 e: marketing@sparklinghill.com sparklinghill.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Village Green Hotel Complex 4801 37 St, Vernon V1T 4Z1 Peter Kaz ..........p: 250-542-3321 f: 250-549-4252 e: sales@villagegreenhotel.com villagegreenhotel.com

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

Village Green Hotel Complex 4801 37 St, Vernon V1T 4Z1 Peter Kaz ..........p: 250-542-3321 f: 250-549-4252 e: sales@villagegreenhotel.com villagegreenhotel.com

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KICKED BACK IN THE KOOTENAYS Southeastern B.C.’s mountains and meadows offer plenty for groups to discover

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Resource companies have blessed the Kootenay Rockies with a variety of meeting venues, including the Elkford Community Conference Centre | SUBMITTED

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ucked into the southeastern corner of B.C., east of the Okanagan and west of the Continental Divide, the Kootenay Rockies are the province’s hidden gem.

Closer to Calgary than to Vancouver, the region is a destination in the truest sense – unless you’re planning to go there, you likely won’t stop.

But plenty of people stop every year, drawn by rugged mountains soaring higher than those that have made Vancouver famous and small-town living lubricated by good beer and friendly conversation. Pretension isn’t something you’ll find here; it’s something groups quickly lose as they discover all the region has to offer.

“Kootenay” is derived from the name of the Ktunaxa people, who today operate St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino with its 4,000 square feet of meeting space. It’s situated a short drive from Cranbrook’s Canadian Rockies International Airport, where WestJet has recently expanded service.

Revelstoke is home to Revelstoke Air – a charter service aboard Pacific Coastal Airlines that delivers groups through the winter for weekends on the local slopes.

Visitors can find accommodation at recently remodelled properties including the Stoke Hotel alongside Revelstoke Mountain Resort, home to 5,000 square feet of meeting space. It will be eclipsed in 2020 by a new Sutton Place hotel with 10,000 square feet of meeting space, up from a current capacity of just 40 people.

Revelstoke is part of the so-called Powder Highway linking eight ski hills around the region, including

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Panorama Mountain Resort, which offers spaces from 14-person boardrooms to 500-person tents for celebrations, as well as Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, home to the new Josie Hotel. The Josie includes a 1,500-square-foot indoor ballroom seating 88 as well as a 2,500-square-foot outdoor terrace seating 112.

This complements the three rooms ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet in the resort’s day lodge, and its expanded 4,500-square-foot deck.

A slower pace of life is available at the Sentinel, a wellness retreat centre that bills itself as “a mindful world beyond conventions.” Yasodhara Ashram, a yoga retreat and study centre near Crawford Bay, is another getaway that features a new temple designed by Vancouver-based Patkau Architects.

The alternative take on the world is perfect for tuning out the noise and tuning into nature. Groups with a penchant for up-close-and-personal experiences with the natural world will find it at Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre near Golden, where groups of four can walk the wilds with a timber wolf, and Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch, home to a herd of bison and rustic accommodation for small groups.

The inspiring power of the local landscape flows through the work of local craftspeople, many schooled at Selkirk College and the Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson, which has a residence and conference facilities for up to 400 people. A short distance away, the Capitol and Civic theatres in the city’s historic downtown offer reception space for 400 and 300 people, respectively.

Fairmont Hot Springs is home to the largest hot springs in Canada, and the town’s namesake resort has 10,750 square feet of meeting space accommodating up to 300 people, while Radium Hot Springs can accommodate conferences and banquets for up to 150 people at Bighorn Meadows Resort.

The largest meeting place in the East Kootenays is

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the seven-year-old Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre. Its main ballroom seats up to 500 people while four breakout rooms host smaller gatherings.

The region’s most significant new addition is Columbia Valley Centre in Invermere, a 17,000-square-foot facility with a 7,000-square-foot hall that can be configured five ways. It’s capable of hosting 500-person banquets among other events.

Yet even smaller communities have something to offer. Banquets for up to 300 are possible at the Elkford Community Conference Centre, while Trail is home to the 2,500-seat Cominco Arena as well as the Cominco Gymnasium, which can accommodate up to 1,000 people for meetings. É

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

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

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park 1602 Aaron Rd, Castlegar V1N 4L6 Pat Biln ........................................p: 250-365-5006 e: pro@golfcastlegar.com golfcastlegar.com Hotels and Motels Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W7 ..........p: 250-365-8444 f: 250-365-8423 e: sales_castlegar@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com

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Panorama Mountain Resort offers groups year-round recreation and casual encounters | HANDOUT

Tourist Attractions - Major CPR Station Museum & Gift Gallery/ Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park 400 13 Ave, Castlegar V1N 1G2 ......................................p: 250-365-6440 e: stationmuseum@shaw.ca stationmuseum.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar V1N 4M5 Lisa Poznikoff ..............................p: 250-365-5327 e: doukhobor.museum@gmail.com doukhobor-museum.org

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Golf Courses & Country Clubs Mission Hills Golf Course 3320 Theatre Rd, Cranbrook V1C 7B8 Cindy Panagabko ............................p: 250-489-3009 e: clubmgr@golfingmissionhills.com golfingmissionhills.ca Hotels and Motels Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre 803 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3S2 Brendan Dowling p: 250-489-4301 f: 250-489-5758 e: catering.cranbrook@heritageinn.net heritageinn.net/locations/cranbrook-bc/home Taxi/Limo Star Taxi 1475 Theatre Rd Suite C, Cranbrook V1C 7G3 Gurpreet Manj .....p: 250-426-3888 f: 250-489-2158 e: travel.star@shaw.ca members.shaw.ca/travel.star Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Royal Alexandra Hall - Cranbrook History Centre 57 Van Horne St S Box 400, Cranbrook V1C 4H9 Tammy Morgan ...p: 250-489-3918 f: 250-489-5744 e: ed@cranbrookhistorycentre.com cranbrookhistorycentre.com

Resorts/Retreats Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa 913 Oster Rd PO Box 2078, Golden V0A 1H1 Doris Urban ....................................p: 250-344-7638 e: info@glenoglelodge.com glenoglelodge.com Tourist Attractions - Major Glacier Raft Co 1509 LaFontaine Rd, Golden V0A 1H3 Carmen Narancsik ..........................p: 877-344-7238 e: trips@glacierraft.com glacierraft.com

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre 92 6th Ave NW PO Box 387, Nakusp V0G 1R0 Cedra Eichenauer p: 250-265-4234 f: 250-265-3808 e: nakusp@telus.net nakusparrowlakes.com

Crawford Bay Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce PO Box 120, Crawford Bay V0B 1E0 Gina Medhurst ....p: 250-227-9466 f: 250-227-9535 e: info@kootenaylake.bc.ca kootenaylake.bc.ca

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

Elkford Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Elkford Community Conference Centre 750 Fording Dr, Elkford V0B 1H0 ..........................................p: 250-865-4010 elkford.ca/community_conference_centre

Fernie Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Fernie Chamber of Commerce & Business Information 102 Commerce Rd, Fernie V0B 1M5 Lisa Stanley .........p: 250-423-6868 f: 250-423-3811 e: info@ferniechamber.com ferniechamber.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge 1622 7 Ave PO Box 2680, Fernie V0B 1M0 ..............p: 250-423-5500 f: 250-423-5501 e: sales@bestwesternfernie.com bestwesternfernie.com Resorts/Retreats Fernie Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way, Fernie V0B 1M1 ..............p: 250-423-5000 f: 250-423-5065 e: info@ferniestanfordresort.com ferniestanfordresort.com Island Lake Lodge 602A 2nd Ave Box 1229, Fernie V0B 1M0 Mike McPhee ......p: 888-422-8754 f: 250-423-4055 e: mike@islandlakeresorts.com islandlakeresorts.com

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Invermere Golf Courses & Country Clubs Eagle Ranch Golf Resort 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail, Invermere V0A 1K3 ...............p: 250-342-0562 f: 250-342-2563 e: specialevents@eagleranchresort.com eagleranchresort.com Resorts/Retreats Copper Point Resort 760 Cooper Rd, Invermere V0A 1K0 ...............p: 250-341-4000 f: 250-341-6291 e: sales@copperpointresort.com copperpointresort.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Columbia Valley Centre 646 4th St, Invermere V0A 1K0 ..........................................p: 250-342-9281 e: info@invermere.net columbiavalleycentre.ca Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Hwy 93/95 PO Box 1019, Invermere V0A 1K0 Susan Clovechok .p: 250-342-2844 f: 250-342-3261 e: susan@cvchamber.ca cvchamber.ca

Kaslo Resorts/Retreats Johnson’s Landing Retreat Centre 2240 Kootenay Joe Rd, Kaslo V0G 1M0 Richard Ortega ...............................p: 250-366-4402 e: info@johnsonslandingretreat.bc.ca johnsonslandingretreat.bc.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Langham Cultural Society Centre 447A Ave PO Box 1000, Kaslo V0G 1M0 Paul Grace-Campbell......................p: 250-353-2661 e: langham@netidea.com thelangham.ca

Kimberley Hotels and Motels Inn West/Kirkwood Inn 840 North Star Dr PO Box 247, Kimberley V1A 2Y6 Sherri Lakey....................................p: 250-427-7616 e: inn@shaw.ca innwestkirkwood.com Resorts/Retreats Trickle Creek Lodge 500 Stemwinder Dr PO Box 220, Kimberley V1A 3E8 ..........................................p: 250-427-5175 e: information@tricklecreeklodge.com tricklecreeklodge.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Kimberley Conference Centre 290 North Star Blvd Box 65, Kimberley V1A 2Y5 ...............p: 250-427-6802 f: 250-427-4180 e: events@meetkimberley.ca meetkimberley.ca

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

Nelson Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce 91 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4G8 Tom Thomson ......p: 250-352-3433 f: 250-352-6355 e: tom@discovernelson.com discovernelson.com Bus Services Queen City Shuttle & Charters PO Box 145, Nelson V1L 5P7 Alain Chiasson ....p: 250-352-9829 f: 250-354-4420 e: info@kootenayshuttle.com kootenayshuttle.com Floral Design and Plants Feelings With Flowers 513 Front St, Nelson V1L 4B4 Susan Bowen ......p: 250-505-5222 f: 250-505-5223 e: feelingswithflowers@shaw.ca Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn 153 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4H1 ...............p: 250-352-3525 f: 250-352-2995 e: strainor@bwbakerstreetinn.com bwbakerstreetinn.com Hume Hotel & Spa 422 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4E5 ................p: 250-352-5331 f: 250-352-5214 e: info@humehotel.com humehotel.com Resorts/Retreats Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson V1L 6G3 John LeBleu.........p: 250-352-7222 f: 250-352-3966 e: plrconventions@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Restaurants Sage Tapas & Wine Bar 705 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4G3 ..........................................p: 250-352-5140 sagetapasandwinebar.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Savoy Hotel 198 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4H2 ..........................................p: 778-463-0050 e: sales@savoyhotel.ca savoyhotel.ca

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

Radium Hot Springs Equipment and Supply Rentals MB7 Tent & Party Rentals PO Box 216, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Monika Bernhardt ..........................p: 250-347-9238 e: mb7@tentandpartyrentals.ca tentandpartyrentals.ca Resorts/Retreats Bighorn Meadows Resort 10 Bighorn Blvd, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Katie Wallace......p: 877-344-2323 f: 250-347-2311 e: reservations@bighornmeadows.com bighornmeadows.com

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

Revelstoke Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Revelstoke 301 Victoria Rd W PO Box 490, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Meghan Tabor .....p: 250-837-5345 f: 250-837-4223 e: info@revelstokechamber.com seerevelstoke.com Hotels and Motels Powder Springs Inn 200 3rd St PO Box 530, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 ...............p: 250-837-5151 f: 250-837-5111 e: powdersprings@revelstoke.net powdersprings.ca Regent Hotel 112 1st St E Box 582, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Brady Beruschi ....p: 250-837-2107 f: 250-837-9669 e: info@regenthotel.ca regenthotel.ca Resorts/Retreats Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town 8903 Trans-Canada Hwy PO Box 860, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 ...............p: 250-837-2109 f: 250-837-5220 e: hello@3valley.com 3valley.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Meghan MacIsaac .........................p: 250-837-9351 f: 250-837-9355 e: prc@revelstoke.ca revelstoke.ca

Rossland Hotels and Motels Josie Hotel, The 4306 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland V0G 1Y0 ..........................................p: 250-362-5155 e: sales@thejosie.com thejosie.com

Slocan Resorts/Retreats Lemon Creek Lodge 760 Kennedy Rd Box 68, Slocan V0G 2C0 ...............p: 250-355-2403 f: 250-355-2403 e: info@lemoncreeklodge.com lemoncreeklodge.com

Trail Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Trail & District Chamber of Commerce 1199 Bay Ave Suite 201, Trail V1R 4A4 Audry Durham ................................p: 250-368-3144 e: info@trailchamber.bc.ca trailchamber.bc.ca Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel 1001 Rossland Ave, Trail V1R 3N7 Brandon Schroth..p: 250-368-3355 f: 250-368-3930 e: reservations@bestwesterntrail.com bestwesterntrail.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel 1001 Rossland Ave, Trail V1R 3N7 Brandon Schroth..p: 250-368-3355 f: 250-368-3930 e: reservations@bestwesterntrail.com bestwesterntrail.com

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STAKE YOUR CLAIM British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin country is all gold, no rush

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andwiched between the Lower Mainland and the desolate northern grandeur of Highway 16, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region is the historic heart of B.C.’s gold rush country – but without the rush. The biggest city is Williams Lake, a centre of nearly 11,000 people more than 400 kilometres (as the crow flies) from the coast. In between are vineyards such as Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet, guest ranches and remote fishing lodges far from cell towers.

It’s a place where all things local thrive. Community halls still offer some of the biggest meeting spaces in the region. The one in the former mining town of Wells is 16,000 square feet, large enough to accommodate audiences of up to 400 as well as banquets for 200. Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre can accommodate 236 people in its main hall and seminar-style gatherings in breakout rooms.

Among the biggest purpose-built conference venues is the 100 Mile House Lodge and Conference Centre, 90 kilometres south of Williams Lake. The centre’s Martin Exeter Hall seats 275 people while the dining facilities can seat 150. Williams Lake is home to the 57-room Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre. The convention centre has space for up to 220 people, with smaller rooms available within the hotel.

Barkerville Historic Town & Park, a re-creation of the original Cariboo gold rush town maintained by the Barkerville Heritage Trust, can accommodate groups of various sizes. Tregillis Estate, the largest venue, is capable of hosting receptions for up to 300 or dinners for 200. The smaller Barkerville Pavilion has a capacity of 250 for receptions and 150 for dinners.

Nearby, the Bowron Lakes are a chain of waterways that can take seven to 10 days of paddling to complete, though trips or shorter overnights are easily accommodated. Outside magazine calls Bowron “one of the top 10 canoe trips in the world.” Guided excursions featuring gourmet meals can be arranged through Pathways, a local expedition company since 1973.

Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort at 70 Mile House continues to welcome groups of 12 to 15 people after coming through the million-acre wildfire that swept the region in 2017. To the west, Terra Nostra Guest Ranch in at Kleena Kleene offers groups of 12 a mountain getaway

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race beneath a helicopter in the mountain range near Bella Coola in the majestic western Cariboo Chilcotin Coast | ERIC BERGER Barkerville, a national historic site, takes visitors back to 1862, with more than 100 heritage buildings, scores of replicas and character actors to interpret the gold rush era.

Accommodations include the seven-room 1880-era St. George Hotel, as well as hotels and motels in the adjacent town of Wells | ROB LLOYD Horses, both tame and wild, are part of the life and adventure in the Cariboo Chilcotin, where a number of ranches welcome meetings, team building and visitors | KARI MEDIG

June through October (group bookings should be made a year in advance). A sister property, Tetachuck Lodge, is a fly-in resort on the edge of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, formerly the private retreat of technology pioneer David Packard (of Hewlett-Packard fame).

Several larger venues offer an upscale twist.

Spruce Hill Resort and Spa at 108 Mile Ranch sits amid 20,000 acres of wilderness and 100 kilometres of self-guided trails (and spa treatments afterwards) as well as meeting space for 150. Echo Valley Ranch and Spa, near Clinton, welcomes groups of up to 50 people.

Thai stylings, part of the heritage of owners Norm and Nan Dove, distinguish meeting space in the Baan Thai Pavilion as well as spa treatments. Yoga, trail riding and fly-fishing are part of the mix. Tyax Lodge in Gold Bridge has full-service conference facilities for groups of 80; after the meetings, spa treatments, fishing and heli-skiing are on the agenda.

The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coastline is a destination for charter flights and boats. Highway 20 runs from Williams Lake to the head of Queen Charlotte Sound at Bella Coola, but Shearwater Resort & Marina in Bella Bella requires a 90-minute flight north from Vancouver. The 52-room property has 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.

The newly renovated Bella Coola Eagle Lodge offers 10 guest suites where groups can rest before (and after)

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Cariboo Chilcotin Coast LEFT: Shearwater Resort on Denny Island offers a coastal retreat with world-class, world-size fishing | SUBMITTED RIGHT: Echo Valley Ranch and Spa delights with a touch of Thailand in the B.C. wilderness | ECHO VALLEY RANCH AND SPA

exploring the region.

Spirit Bear Lodge in Klemtu is a smaller property hosting a maximum of 24 people that’s only accessible via float plane Monday to Friday. Corporate groups can meet, then retreat to enjoy wildlife viewing, kayaking, fishing and other experiences.

The Coast region is home to the Great Bear Rainforest, one of the province’s most remote and beautiful areas.

This is prime fishing territory, with record-breaking halibut, salmon and ling cod.

Bella Coola Mountain Lodge, built in 1896, is among the earliest homesteads in the area. The timber-frame lodge now welcomes tourists and groups to 14 rooms and suites that offer a jumping-off point for grizzly bear watching, hiking in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park and rafting through majestic mountain valleys. É

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Resorts/Retreats Canim Lake Resort 4454 Newall Rd PO Box 248, 100 Mile House V0K 1J0 ...............p: 250-397-2355 f: 250-397-2607 e: info@canim.com canim.com

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Bella Coola Valley Tourism PO Box 670, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 Thomas Hermance .........................p: 250-982-0092 e: info@bellacoola.ca bellacoola.ca

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

108 Mile Ranch Resorts/Retreats 108 Golf Resort 4816 Telqua Dr Box 2, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Andrew Cuthbertson ......................p: 250-791-5211 f: 250-791-6537 e: info@108golfresort.com 108golfresort.com Spruce Hill Resort & Spa 4871 Cariboo Hwy 97 PO Box 26, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 ...............p: 800-668-2233 f: 250-791-6384 e: info@sprucehillresort.com sprucehillresort.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor 108 Mile Heritage Site 4690 Cariboo Trail, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Sheila Williams ..............................p: 250-791-5288 e: heritagesite108@gmail.com historical.ca

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

Barkerville Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 PO Box 19, Barkerville V0K 1B0 ..........................................p: 888-994-3332 e: barkerville@barkerville.com barkerville.com

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

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Echo Valley Ranch & Spa 10635 Jesmond Rd PO Box 916, Clinton V0K 1K0 ..........................................p: 800-253-8831 e: info@evranch.com evranch.com/corporate Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities 47 Mile Sports Complex 1417 Government St PO Box 309, Clinton V0K 1K0 Daniela Dyck .......p: 250-459-2261 f: 250-459-2227 e: cdc@village.clinton.bc.ca village.clinton.bc.ca Clinton Memorial Hall 306 Lebourdais Ave, Clinton V0K 1K0 Daniela Dyck .......p: 250-459-2261 f: 250-459-2227 e: cdc@village.clinton.bc.ca village.clinton.bc.ca

Gold Bridge Resorts/Retreats Chilcotin Holidays Guest Ranch Gun Creek Rd, Gold Bridge V0K 1P0 Kevan Bracewell .p: 250-238-2274 f: 250-238-2241 e: adventures@chilcotinholidays.com chilcotinholidays.com Tyax Lodge and Heliskiing 1 Tyaughton Lake Rd, Gold Bridge V0K 1P0 Heather Reimer ..............................p: 250-238-2221 e: reservations@tyax.com tyax.com

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Quesnel Visitor Info Centre 703 Carson Ave, Quesnel V2J 2B6 Julie-Anne Runge...........................p: 250-992-8716 e: qvisitor@quesnelbc.com tourismquesnel.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Quesnel Golf Club 1800 Backwater Rd, Quesnel V2J 7A5 ..........................................p: 250-249-5550 e: quesnelgolfclub@gmail.com quesnelgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Tower Inn 500 Reid St, Quesnel V2J 2M9 ..............p: 250-992-2201 f: 250-992-5201 e: bwtowerinn@shaw.ca bestwestern.com Sandman Hotel Quesnel 940 Chew Rd, Quesnel V2J 6R8 ...............p: 250-747-3511 f: 250-747-0110 e: gm_quesnel@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre 500 North Star Rd, Quesnel V2J 5P6 Sue Millership .....p: 250-992-8200 f: 250-992-6866 e: smillership@quesnel.ca quesnel.ca

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Billy Barker Casino Hotel 308 McLean St, Quesnel V2J 2N9 ...............p: 250-992-5533 f: 250-992-1103 e: info@billybarkercasino.com billybarkercasino.com

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

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

Tatlayoko Lake Resorts/Retreats Bracewell’s Alpine Wilderness Adventure PO Box 1, Tatlayoko Lake V0L 1W0 Alex Bracewell ...............................p: 778-786-0926 e: alexbrac@telus.net bracewellawa.com

Wells Hotels and Motels Wells Hotel, The 2341 Pooley St, Wells V0K 2R0 Cindy Davies........p: 250-994-3427 f: 250-994-3494 e: whotel@goldcity.net wellshotel.com

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

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Northern British Columbia

CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Indigenous history – and potential – is being rediscovered in northern British Columbia

The Haida-owned Ocean House is a true wilderness retreat off the coast of Haida Gwaii | INDIGENOUS TOURISM BC

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he appointment of the first Indigenous tourism specialist and the purchase of a hotel by the Fort Nelson First Nation are tangible evidence of the growth of Indigenous tourism across northern British Columbia.

“It’s the fastest-growing tourism sector in Canada,” says Lucy Martin, a former counciller of the McLeod Lake Indian Band who accepted the position as northern B.C.’s regional Indigenous tourism specialist in March 2018.

Martin is based in the Northern British Columbia Tourism Association office in Prince George but her mandate embraces the diverse B.C. Indigenous communities from Haida Gwaii to the Alberta and Yukon borders.

“I am passionate about working with Indigenous communities to assist them in projects that will develop capacity and benefit members,” Martin says.

The focus of Martin’s work is to engage Indigenous people, businesses and communities in formal tourism development planning, and link them with programs and opportunities.

B.C.’s Indigenous tourism sector generates about $705 million annually in gross direct output for the province, according to a 2017 study by Indigenous Tourism British Columbia.

Over the next three years, Indigenous Tourism BC expects that with partnerships, alignment and a strategic focus, the Indigenous tourism industry in B.C. will welcome 2.2 million visitors and help generate $1.5 billion in spending.

Across northern B.C. are a number of Indigenous

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Northern British Columbia LEFT: The Fort Nelson First Nation has bought the Fort Nelson Hotel and plans to transform it into an Indigenous showpiece for northeast B.C. | SUBMITTED FAR LEFT: Visitors study traditional Indigenous totem pole carvings at the Haida Heritage Centre, open May to September on the Haida Gwaii archipelago off the northwest coast | INDIGENOUS TOURISM BC

venues with generous and unique meeting spaces.

The Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay on the Haida Gwaii archipelago off the north coast is an awardwinning Indigenous cultural attraction. Alive with the art and stories of the Haida culture, the Haida Heritage Centre performance centre quickly transforms into a modern conference room, with state-of -the art audiovisual systems. Two breakout rooms equipped with whiteboards, flip charts and video screens can also be ideal for corporate workshops.

Ocean House is a Haida-owned wilderness lodge focused on providing guests with a luxurious retreat, complete with a relaxing spa, complemented with Haida history and cultural education.

Located in the waters at Stads K’uns GawGa, Ocean House is owned and operated by the Haida Enterprise Corp. Ocean House offers an intimate glimpse into the rugged northwest coast of British Columbia, and the culturally rich archipelago.

Ksan Historical Village and Museum, located in the village of Ksan, 180 miles east of Prince Rupert, is dedicated to demonstrating and showcasing the richness of Gitxsan culture and heritage. With more than 600 artifacts, the complex is also the site of traditional Gitxsan dances held weekly through the summer. Walking tours of the ancient village are also offered, often culminating in a feast house “potlatch.”

First Nations are extending the tourism and conference offerings. Last year the Fort Nelson First Nation bought the Fort Nelson Hotel with plans to turn it into an Indigenous showpiece for northeast B.C. Chief Harrison Dickie says the purchase is an economic

Burns Lake Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce/ Visitor Centre 540 Hwy 16 W PO Box 339, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 Randi Amendt.................................p: 250-692-3773 e: manager@burnslakechamber.com burnslakechamber.com

Chetwynd Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce 5121 47th Ave Box 870, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 Naomi Larsen .................................p: 250-788-3345 e: manager@chetwyndchamber.ca chetwyndchamber.ca

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and cultural development opportunity for his First Nation and the region. The property lends itself to careers the First Nation has been training its members for in culinary arts, hospitality and carpentry, Dickie says.

The plan is to target the growing Indigenous tourism industry, Dickie says, and to “imprint” a First Nations cultural presence in the community through the renovations. É

Hotels and Motels Lakeview Inn & Suites Chetwynd 4820 North Access Rd, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 ...............p: 250-788-3000 f: 250-788-2548 e: chetwynd@lakeviewhotels.com lakeviewhotels.com/chetwynd Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd 5200 North Access Rd Box 756, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 ..............p: 250-788-4800 f: 250-788-4888 e: gm@pomeroychetwynd.com pomeroyinnandsuites.com/hotels-chetwynd

Dawson Creek Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Dawson Creek 900 Alaska Ave, Dawson Creek V1G 4T6 ...............p: 250-782-9595 f: 250-782-9538 e: info@tourismdawsoncreek.com tourismdawsoncreek.com

Banquet Facilities Dawson Creek Curling Club 1113 106 Ave, Dawson Creek V1G 4G3 Jeff Ginter ...........p: 250-782-4080 f: 250-782-5089 e: manager@dccurling.ca dccurling.ca Hotels and Motels Days Inn by Wyndham Dawson Creek 640 122 Ave, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 ...............p: 250-782-8887 f: 250-782-8799 wyndhamhotels.com George Dawson Inn 11705 8 St, Dawson Creek V1G 4N9 ..............p: 250-782-9151 f: 250-782-1617 e: twinland@live.ca thegeorgedawsoninn.com Pomeroy Inn & Suites Dawson Creek 540 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 ..............p: 250-782-3700 f: 250-782-3772 e: gm@pomeroydawsoncreek.com pomeroyinnandsuites.com/hotels-dawson-creek

Stonebridge Hotel 500 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 ...............p: 250-782-6226 f: 250-782-6001 e: gm@stonebridgedc.com stonebridgehotel.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Encana Events Centre 1-300 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 Stefanie Oestreich .........................p: 250-782-7440 f: 250-782-7446 e: schymko@dawsoncreekeventscentre.com dawsoncreekeventscentre.com

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

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Northern British Columbia Hotels and Motels Fort Nelson Hotel Mile 300 Alaska Hwy PO Box 240, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 ...............p: 250-774-6971 f: 250-774-6711 e: thefort@theedge.ca thefortnelsonhotel.com Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Nelson 4507 50 Ave S PO Box 840, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 ...............p: 250-233-5001 f: 250-233-5006 e: fortnelson@lakeviewhotels.com lakeviewhotels.com Woodlands Inn & Suites 3995 50 Ave S Box 568, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 ...............p: 250-774-6669 f: 250-774-6657 e: sales@woodlandsinn.ca woodlandsinn.ca

Fort St John Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Fort St John Visitor Info Centre 9324 96 St, Fort St John V1J 3V5 ...............p: 250-785-3033 f: 250-785-7181 e: visitorinfo@fortstjohn.ca fortstjohn.ca Hotels and Motels Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort St John 10103 98 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1P8 ................p: 250-787-0779 f: 250-787-0709 e: fortstjohn@lakeviewhotels.com lakeviewhotels.com/fort-st-john Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100 Ave, Fort St John VIJ 1Y5 ................p: 250-787-0521 f: 250-787-2648 e: catering@northerngrand.ca northerngrand.com Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 5T5 ................p: 250-262-3233 f: 250-262-3284 e: gm@pomeroyhotelfsj.com pomeroyhotel.com/stjohn Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John 9223 100 St, Fort St John V1J 3X3 ...............p: 250-263-6880 f: 250-263-6881 e: gm@stonebridgefsj.com stonebridgefortstjohn.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities North Peace Cultural Centre 10015 100 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1Y7 ...............p: 250-785-1992 f: 250-785-1510 e: manager@npcc.bc.ca npcc.bc.ca

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

Prince George Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Prince George Chamber of Commerce 890 Vancouver St, Prince George V2L 2P5 ................p: 250-562-2454 f: 250-562-6510 e: chamber@pgchamber.bc.ca pgchamber.bc.ca Banquet Facilities Carmel Inn 1502 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2L 5L9 ................p: 250-564-6339 f: 250-562-0597 e: meetings@carmelinn.ca carmelinn.ca

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Community Halls Blackburn Community Association Hall 2451 Blackburn Rd, Prince George V2N 6C1 ..........................................p: 250-963-3292 e: blackburn@pgonline.com blackburn-community.com Event Planners SP Northern Events & Consulting 4746 Freimuller Ave, Prince George V2M 6M5 Shirly Prokopchuk ...........................p: 250-552-3817 e: spnorthernevents@gmail.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Prince George Golf & Curling Club 2601 Recplace Dr, Prince George V2N 0G2 ..............p: 250-563-0357 f: 250-563-4136 e: pggcc@pggolfandcurling.com pggolfandcurling.com Hotels and Motels Bon Voyage Inn 4222 Hwy 16 W, Prince George V2N 5N7 ..............p: 250-964-2333 f: 250-964-0333 e: frontdesk@bonvoyageinn.ca bonvoyageinn.ca Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick St, Prince George V2L 2C2 ................p: 250-563-0121 f: 250-563-1948 e: k.louis@coasthotels.com coasthotels.com Courtyard by Marriott Prince George 900 Brunswick St, Prince George V2L 2C3 ................p: 250-596-6274 f: 250-596-8202 marriott.com Four Points by Sheraton 1790 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2L 5L3 Aurora Cozza .......p: 250-564-7100 f: 250-564-7199 e: aurora.cozza@fourpointsprincegeorge.com fourpointsprincegeorge.com Grama’s Inn 901 Central St, Prince George V2M 3C8 ..............p: 250-563-7174 f: 250-563-7147 e: becky@gramasinn.com gramasinn.com Prestige Treasure Cove Hotel & Casino 2005 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2N 7A3 ..............p: 250-614-9111 f: 250-614-9101 e: princegeorge@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Ramada Plaza Prince George 444 George St, Prince George V2L 1R6 Holly Plato ...........p: 250-563-0055 f: 250-563-6042 e: hplato@ramadaprincegeorge.com ramadaprincegeorge.com Riviera City Centre Hotel 910 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K8 ................p: 250-563-1267 f: 250-563-9904 e: gm@rivieraprincegeorge.com rivieraprincegeorge.com Sandman Hotel & Suites 1650 Central St, Prince George V2M 3C2 ..............p: 250-563-8131 f: 250-563-8613 sandmanhotels.com Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites 2990 Recplace Dr, Prince George V2N 0B2 ...............p: 250-645-7263 f: 250-645-2150 e: banquets_princegeorge@sandman.ca sandmanhotels.com Regional Convention Spaces Prince George Conference and Civic Centre 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George V2L 5T6 Myles Tycholis.....p: 250-561-7723 f: 250-561-7737 e: myles.tycholis@princegeorge.ca pgccc.ca Restaurants Cimo Mediterranean Grill 601 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K3 Carey-Lynn Campioni .....................p: 250-564-7975 f: 250-564-7965 e: cimo.restaurant@gmail.com cimo.ca

North 54 Restaurant & Bar 1493 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3S1 Carey-Lynn Campioni .....................p: 250-564-5400 e: carey-lynn@north54.ca north54.ca Universities and Colleges College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George V2N 1P8 ...............p: 250-562-2131 f: 250-561-5876 e: askcnc@cnc.bc.ca cnc.bc.ca University of Northern BC - Conference & Event Services 3333 University Way, Prince George V2N 4Z9 Jennifer Studney .p: 250-960-6760 f: 250-960-5291 e: conference@unbc.ca unbc.ca/conference Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities CN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd Suite 100, Prince George V2N 6Z1 Tracy Shaw ..........p: 250-561-7777 f: 250-561-7557 e: tracy.shaw@princegeorge.ca cncentre.ca Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre, The 333 Becott Pl PO Box 1779, Prince George V2L 4V7 ................p: 250-562-1612 f: 250-562-6395 e: info@theexplorationplace.com theexplorationplace.com Tourism Prince George 1300 1st Ave Suite 101, Prince George V2L 2Y3 Shirly Prokopchuk p: 250-649-3203 f: 250-564-9807 e: meetings@tourismpg.com tourismpg.com Two Rivers Gallery 725 Civic Plaza, Prince George V2L 5T1 Carolyn Holmes ...p: 250-614-7800 f: 250-563-3211 e: carolyn@tworiversgallery.ca tworiversgallery.ca

Prince Rupert Event Planners Ocean Pearl Promotions and Event Planning 1309 6th Ave E, Prince Rupert V8J 1Y1 Leanne Enns ...................................p: 778-884-6901 e: leanne@oceanpearlpromotions.com oceanpearlpromotions.com Hotels and Motels Crest Hotel 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 ...............p: 250-624-6771 f: 250-627-7666 e: janet@cresthotelbc.com cresthotel.bc.ca Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 815 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1B3 David Bailey ........p: 250-624-9060 f: 250-627-7759 e: david.bailey@highlinerplaza.com highlinerplaza.com Inn on the Harbour 720 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 3V6 ...............p: 250-624-9107 f: 250-627-8232 e: info@innontheharbour.com innontheharbour.com Pacific Inn 909 3rd Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1M9 Corey Kitchen ......p: 250-627-1711 f: 250-627-4212 e: info@pacificinn.bc.ca pacificinn.bc.ca Prestige Hotel Prince Rupert 118 6th St, Prince Rupert V8J 3L7 ................p: 250-624-6711 f: 250-624-3288 e: princerupert@prestigehotels.ca prestigehotelsandresorts.com Regional Convention Spaces Jim Ciccone Civic Centre 1000 McBride St, Prince Rupert V8J 4P7 ................p: 250-624-6707 f: 250-627-8036 princerupert.ca

Tourist Attractions - Major Prince Rupert Special Events Society PO Box 306, Prince Rupert V8J 3P9 Joy Sundin...........p: 250-624-9118 f: 250-624-9218 e: prspecialevents@citywest.ca prspecialevents.com

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

Terrace Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Kermodei Tourism Visitor Centre 4511 Keith Ave, Terrace V8G 1K1 ...............p: 250-635-4944 f: 778-634-3942 e: info@visitterrace.com visitterrace.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Terrace Inn 4553 Greig Ave, Terrace V8G 1M7 Kirsten Middletonp: 250-635-0083 f: 250-635-0092 e: bwticatering@gmail.com terraceinn.com Comfort Inn & Suites 5112 Hwy 16 W, Terrace V8G 5S6 ..........................................p: 250-635-0788 e: info@terracecomfortinn.com terracecomfortinn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 3059 Hwy 16 E, Terrace V8G 4P3 ..........................................p: 778-634-3977 e: gm@hieterrace.com holidayinnexpress.com Resorts/Retreats Shames Country Lodge PO Box 612, Terrace V8G 4A6 .........................................p: 250-635-7978 e: contact@snowharbour.com shamescountry.com Yellow Cedar Lodge 13594 Hwy 16 W Box 532, Terrace V8G 4B5 Simone Mattner ..p: 250-638-7874 f: 250-638-7861 e: simonemattner@yellowcearlodge.ca yellowcedarlodge.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Heritage Park Museum 4702 Kerby Ave Box 512, Terrace V8G 4B5 ...............p: 250-635-4546 f: 250-635-4536 e: curator@heritageparkmuseum.com heritageparkmuseum.com

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Company index 108 Golf Resort, 80 108 Mile Heritage Site, 80 47 Mile Sports Complex, 80 A

A&B Party Time Rentals Ltd, 52 Aardvark Armadillo Tents Inc, 52 Aava Whistler Hotel, 57 Above the Beach Bed & Breakfast, 71 Accent Inns Burnaby, 53 Accent Inns Kamloops, 71 Accent Inns Kelowna, 71 Accent Inns Vancouver Airport, 53 Air Nootka Ltd, 65 Alpine Meadows Resort, 71 Altimate Club Wine Tours, 71 Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre, 66 Anchor Inn & Suites, 65 Anvil Centre, 55, 56 Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar, 57 Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 66 Artist/Designer Kim Hunter/Indigo, 51 Arts Club Theatre Company, 56 Atrium Inn Vancouver, 53 Audain Art Museum, 57 B

Banner Mountainlodge, 84 Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 80 BBW International Inc, 51 BC Event Management, 51, 52 BC Place, 56 BC Sports Hall of Fame, 56 Beach Club Resort, 66 Beach Gardens Resort & Marina, 57 Beach Grove Golf Club, 52 Beban Park Recreation Centre, 65 Bedford Regency Hotel, 66 Bella Coola Valley Tourism, 80 BenBakerSpeaks, 55 Best Western Austrian Chalet, 65 Best Western Dorchester Hotel, 65 Best Western Northgate Hotel, 65 Best Western Pacific Inn, 71 Best Western Peace Arch Inn, 53 Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, 76 Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre, 53 Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel, 76 Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre, 53 Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge, 76 Best Western Plus Kamloops, 71 Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre, 57 Best Western Plus Sands Hotel, 53 Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn, 71 Best Western Plus Tower Inn, 80 Best Western Salmon Arm Inn, 71 Best Western Terrace Inn, 84 Best Western The Westerly Hotel, 65 Beverage Suppliers, 71 Big White Ski Resort, 71 Bighorn Meadows Resort, 76 Billy Barker Casino Hotel, 80 Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 66 Blackburn Community Association Hall, 84 Bloedel Conservatory, 55 Bon Voyage Inn, 84 Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, 71 Boundary Museum, 71 Bracewell’s Alpine Wilderness Adventure, 80 Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd, 52 Brink Events, 52, 66 Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, 56 Burnett’s Florist, 71 Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce/ Visitor Centre, 83 Burnside Gorge Community Association, 67 Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 71 Business Events Victoria - Tourism Victoria, 66 Butchart Gardens, The, 67 Butler Did It Catering Co, The, 51 C

Campbell River Golf & Country Club, 65

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Campbell River Visitor Centre, 65 Campo Marina Cafe & Restaurant, 71 Canada Fridge Magnets, 76 Canadian Wilderness Adventures Ltd, 57 Canim Lake Resort, 80 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, 80 Carmana Plaza, 53 Carmel Inn, 84 Cascades Casino Kamloops, 71 Cassandra Hotel, 53 Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park, 75 Celebration Fireworks, 51, 55 Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, 53 Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 66 Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce, 83 Chilcotin Holidays Guest Ranch, 80 Chilliwack Heritage Park, 57 Church and State Wines, 65 Cimo Mediterranean Grill, 84 Civic Hotel Autograph Collection, 53 Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd, 50, 52, 54, 55 Clinton Memorial Hall, 80 Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition Association, 56 CN Centre, 84 CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre, 57 Coast Bastion Inn, 65 Coast Capri Hotel, 71 Coast Coal Harbour Hotel by APA, 53 Coast Discovery Inn, 65 Coast Hotels , 53 Coast Inn of the North, 84 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 71 Coast Penticton Hotel, 71 Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 53 Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc, 71 College of New Caledonia, 84 ColourTime Printing & Digital Imaging, 54 Columbia Valley Centre, 76 Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, 76 Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria, 66 Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River, 65 Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm, 71 Comfort Inn & Suites, 71, 84 CONEXSYS Registration, 52 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC, 56 CongressWorld Conferences Inc, 51 Consulting Edge Inc, The, 55 Copper Point Resort, 76 Corporate Gifts Inc, 55 Courtenay & District Museum & Paleontology Centre, 65 Courtyard by Marriott Prince George, 84 Cove Lakeside Resort, The, 71 Cowichan Golf Club, 65 Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 65 Cowichan Regional Visitor Info Centre, 65 CPR Station Museum & Gift Gallery/ Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park, 75 Creative Display (Vancouver), 51 Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 56 Crest Hotel, 84 Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 65 Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler, 57 CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies, 51 D

Danco Tent & Party Rentals, 52 Dawson Creek Curling Club, 83 Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton, 71 Days Inn by Wyndham Dawson Creek, 83 Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview, 65 Days Inn Vancouver Metro, 53 Decor and Design Services, 66 Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre, 53 Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort, 71 Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites, 53 Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, 66, 67 Delta Hotels Whistler Village Suites, 57 Delta4 Projection Systems Inc, 50 Desert Gardens Community Centre, 71 Destination Osoyoos, 71 DFC Events Inc, 52 Discover Surrey, 51

Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc, 52 DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops, 71 Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 75 Downtowner Motor Inn, 76 Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 55 Duncan Curling Club, 65 Duncanby Lodge, 80 E

Eagle Ranch Golf Resort, 76 Eagle’s Nest Resort, 80 Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, 80 Ecumenical Centre, 66 Edgeceptional Catering, 51, 52 Element Vancouver Metrotown, 53 Elizabeth Stanley Event Design, 51 Elkford Community Conference Centre, 76 Emelle’s Catering Ltd, 51 Encana Events Centre, 83 Enderby & District Curling Centre, 71 English Bay Apartment Hotel Ltd, 53 EVA Office, 71 Eventful Innovations: Event Management, Design & Decor, 52 Executive Event Production Inc, 51 Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby, 53 Executive Hotel LeSoleil, 53 Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish, 57 Exhibitexpress, 51 Expand a Sign Canada, 55 Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre, The, 84 F

Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 57 Fairmont Empress, 66 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 53 Fairmont Pacific Rim, 53 Fairmont Vancouver Airport, 53 Fairmont Waterfront, 53 Fairview Mountain Golf Club, 71 Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd, 57 Famous Players Band, 51 Feelings With Flowers, 76 Fernie Chamber of Commerce & Business Information, 76 Fernie Stanford Resort, 76 Fishpot Lake Resort, 80 Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall, 65 Fort Nelson Hotel, 84 Fort St John Visitor Info Centre, 84 Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction, 55 Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 53 Four Points by Sheraton, 71, 84 Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 53 Four Seasons Resort and Residences, 57 Frank Venables Theatre, 71 Fraser Valley Event Planning Association, 50 Fraserview Golf Course, 52 Furry Creek Golf & Country Club, 57 G

Gabriola Golf and Country Club, 65 Galiano Community Hall, 65 Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, 65 Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club, 71 Genesis Security Group, 55 Geo H Hewitt Co Ltd, The, 55 Geoffrey X Lane - Seminars & Coaching, 67 George Dawson Inn, 83 Georgian Court Hotel, 53 Glacier Raft Co, 76 Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa, 76 Go Audio Inc, 57 Go Golf Conference & Events Management Inc, 51 Grama’s Inn, 84 Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 65 Granville Island Hotel, 53 Greater Vancouver Zoo, 57 Green & Green the Creative Gift Company, 55 Greenscape Design & Decor, 51, 52 Greenwood Museum & Visitor Centre, 71 Grouse Inn, 53 Grouse Mountain Resorts, 50, 55, 56

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Vancouver, 53 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Langley/Surrey, 53 Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops, 71 Harbour Cruises & Events, 50, 57 Harrison Hot Springs Resort, 57 Haven, The, 65 Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Ltd, 52 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 76 Heritage Park Museum, 84 Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 84 Hilltop Inn (formerly Podollan Inn), 71 Hilton Vancouver Airport, 53 Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 53 Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops, 71 Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver, 54 Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, 54 Holiday Inn & Suites, 71 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley, 65 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 84 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley, 50, 54, 56 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 71 Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, 54 Holiday Inn West Kelowna , 71 Holiday Park Resort, 71 Hollyhock, 65 Honeymoon Bay Community Hall, 65 Hotel 540, 71 Hotel Belmont Downtown Vancouver, 54 Hotel BLU, 54 Hotel Eldorado, 71 Hotel Grand Pacific, 66 House of Rose Winery, 71 Howard Johnson by Wyndham, 71 Hume Hotel & Spa, 76 Hyack Festival Association, 50 Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 50, 54 I

I M Print Promo Inc, 55 Imagine That Events, 52 IMAX Victoria, 67 Imperial Eagle Lodge, 65 Inn at Big White, 71 Inn at Laurel Point, 66 Inn at the Quay, 54 Inn on the Harbour, 84 Inn West/Kirkwood Inn, 76 Insite Event Design, 66 International Live Events Association (ILEA), 50 Invenia Inc, 51 Island Gourmet Catering, 66 Island Lake Lodge, 76 Italian Kitchen, 55 J

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc, 52 Jeff Andrews Photography, 54 Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, 84 John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse, 56 Johnson’s Landing Retreat Centre, 76 Jon Benjamin Photography, 54 Josie Hotel, The, 76 Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc, 52 JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, 54 K

Kamloops Art Gallery, 71 Kamloops Golf & Country Club, 71 Kanata Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre, 71 Kelowna Curling Club, 71 Kermodei Tourism Visitor Centre, 84 Kimberley Conference Centre, 76 Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, 65 Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce, 76 Kootenay Lakeview Spa Resort & Event Centre, 75 L

L’Abattoir Restaurant and Private Dining, 56 Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, 65 Lakeview Inn & Suites Chetwynd, 83 Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Nelson, 84 Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort St John, 84 Landsea Tours Ltd, 51

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Company index Langara Golf Course, 53 Langham Cultural Society Centre, 76 Language Bureau, The, 55 Lazy Gourmet, The, 51 Lead Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc, 54 Lemon Creek Lodge, 76 Len’s Catering, 51 Lighten Up Productions Inc, 55 LingoStar Language Services, 55 Living Productions Inc, 50 Longlands Golf Course, 65 Lonsdale Quay Hotel, 54 Lonsdale Quay Hotel, 56 Lord Stanley Suites on the Park, 54 Loungeworks Inc, 51 Luxury Transport Inc, 51 M

Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 67 Manning Park Resort, 57 Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas, 71 Maritime Heritage Centre, 65 Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, 53 MB7 Tent & Party Rentals, 76 McCleery Golf Course, 53 Meadowlands Golf & Country Club, 57 Mediastreams Communications, 57 Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter, 50 Meetingmax, 51 Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce, 71 Mesachie Lake Hall, 65 Message Impact Systems Inc, 55 Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, 54 Mission Hill Family Estate, 72 Mission Hills Golf Course, 76 Moxie’s Classic Grill (at Sandman Vancouver City Centre), 50 Museum at Campbell River, 65 Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 56 Museum of Vancouver, 56 N

Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, 76 Nancy Greene’s Cahilty Lodge, 71 Nasco Productions , 51, 52, 54 Nasco Staffing Solutions, 51 National Speakers Bureau, 55 Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, 76 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 56 Nita Lake Lodge, 57 Nonis Electrical Services Inc, 52 Norlynn Audio Visual Services, 54 North 54 Restaurant & Bar, 84 North Peace Cultural Centre, 84 Northern Grand Hotel, 84 Northern Rockies Visitor Information Centre, 83 Northview Golf & Country Club, 53 Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd, 51 O

Ocean Pearl Promotions and Event Planning, 84 Ocean Wilderness Inn, 66 Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, 65 OK Corral Cabaret, 71 Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Decor Rentals, 52 Old House Hotel & Spa, 65 Opus Hotel Vancouver, 54 Osoyoos Golf Club, 71 Oswego Hotel, 67 Oyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre, 65 P

Pacific Advertising Printing & Signs, 54 Pacific Basket Co, 55 Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport, 54 Pacific Inn & Suites, 71 Pacific Inn, 84 Pacific National Exhibition, 56 Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina, 55 Pan Pacific Vancouver, 54 Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, 57

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Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, 57 Panorama City Centre Inn, 71 Panorama Inn & Suites, 71 Panorama Mountain Resort, 76 Parkside Hotel & Spa, The, 67 Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 66 Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism, 66 Passek’s Classic Cafe & Catering, 71 Peake of Catering, 51 Pemberton Valley Lodge, 57 Peninsula Signs Ltd, 66 Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre, 71 Penticton Golf & Country Club, 71 Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, 71 Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 71 Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, 56 Pet Lover Shows, 51 Photography by Chris, 71 Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 50, 54, 55, 56 Pinnacle Pursuits Inc, 55 Plaza Hotel, The, 71 Pointhouse at Sargeant Bay, The, 57 Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre, 84 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd, 83 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Dawson Creek, 83 Port Augusta Inn & Suites, 65 Powder King Mountain Resort, 84 Powder Springs Inn, 76 Powell River Town Centre Hotel, 57 PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences, 52 Predator Ridge Resort, 71 Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm, 71 Prestige Hotel Prince Rupert, 84 Prestige Hotel Vernon, 71 Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge, 84 Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, 76 Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 66 Prestige Treasure Cove Hotel & Casino, 84 Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre, 71 Preview | Guide to Galleries + Museums, 55 Prince George Chamber of Commerce, 84 Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 84 Prince George Golf & Curling Club, 84 Prince Rupert Special Events Society, 84 Procreation Design Works, 51 Providence Farm, 65 Q

Quality Resort Bayside, 66 Queen City Shuttle & Charters, 76 Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre, 80 Quesnel Golf Club, 80 Quesnel Visitor Info Centre, 80 Quilchena Golf & Country Club, 53 R

Ramada Duncan Hotel & Conference Centre, 65 Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre Kelowna, 71 Ramada Kamloops, 71 Ramada Penticton Hotel & Suites, 71 Ramada Plaza Prince George, 84 Rare Affairs Event Management Inc, 51 Regent Hotel, 76 Relay Event Rentals, 65 Resolutions - Vancouver’s ADR & Business Centre, 56 Retreat Wilderness Inn, 80 Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre, 76 RH Printing, 65 Richmond Olympic Oval, 50, 55, 56 River Rock Casino Resort, 55 Riviera City Centre Hotel, 84 Robert H Lee Alumni Centre, 56 RockRidge Canyon, 71 Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, 57 Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, 54 Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 54 Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 56 Royal Alexandra Hall Cranbrook History Centre, 76 Royal Anne Hotel, 71 Royal Hotel, 57

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Sage Tapas & Wine Bar, 76 Salmon Arm Golf Club, 71 Salt Spring Island Tourism & Chamber of Commerce, 66 Samco Printers Ltd, 54, 55 Sandman Hotel & Suites, 84 Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar, 75 Sandman Hotel Penticton, 71 Sandman Hotel Quesnel, 80 Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre, 54 Sandman Hotel Victoria & Shark Club Bar & Grill, 66 Sandman Inn & Suites Kamloops, 71 Sandman Inn & Suites Vernon, 71 Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites, 84 Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel, 71 Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort , 54 Sandman Suites on Davie Street, 54 Savoury City Foods Ltd, 51 Savoy Hotel, 76 Science World British Columbia, 51, 56 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 56 Sea to Sky Meeting and Association Management Inc, 51 SFU Meeting, Event & Conference Services, 56 Shames Country Lodge, 84 Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, 54 Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 66 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 54 Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 54, 56 Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 54 Showkraft Production Services, 50, 52, 54, 55 Signs, Banners, Flags, 66 Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage, 52 Skyline BC, 51 Smithers Golf & Country Club, 84 Something Borrowed Event Management & Design, 52 Sonseekers Ridge Golf Course, 71 Sooke Flower House, 66 Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant, 66 Sooke Region Museum & Visitors Centre, 66 South Okanagan Events Centre, 71 SP Northern Events & Consulting, 84 Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Spa, 71 Speakers/Facilitators, 67 Spets Association Management Ltd, 54 Spirit Ridge Resort Unbound Collection by Hyatt, 71 SpringTide Whale Watching, 67 Spruce Hill Resort & Spa, 80 Squamish Valley Golf Club, 57 SS Sicamous Stern Wheeler and Heritage Park, 71 St Andrews by the Lake, 71 St Ann’s Academy, 67 Star Taxi, 76 Stirling Ward Photographic Design, 54 Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John, 84 Stonebridge Hotel, 83 Strathcona Hotel, 67 Strathcona Park Lodge Ltd, 65 Sugar Catering Inc, 51 Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa, 71 Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre, 71 Sundial Boutique Hotel, 57 Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort, 66 Sunset Inn & Suites, 54 Sunwolf Riverside Resort, 57 Surdel Party Rentals Inc, 52 Sutton Place Hotel, 54 SW Event Technology, 50 Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn, 57 Sylvia Hotel, 54 T

Tall Order Culinary Team Building and Events, 56 Tatla Lake Hall, 80 Tatla Lake Manor/Motel Ltd, 80 Teleprompting Services, 50 Tentsations Moroccan Tent and Party Rentals, 52 Terrace Beach Resort Ucluelet, 66 Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre, 71

Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town, 76 Tiger Lily Events, 66 Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 66 Tourism Dawson Creek, 83 Tourism Kamloops, 71 Tourism Kelowna, 71 Tourism Pemberton, 57 Tourism Prince George, 84 Tourism Revelstoke, 76 Tourism Ucluelet, 66 Tourism Vernon, 71 Tourism Whistler, 57 Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre, 57 Trail & District Chamber of Commerce, 76 Travelodge Salmon Arm, 71 Trickle Creek Lodge, 76 Truffles Fine Foods, 51 Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver, 54 Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 66 Two Eagles Lodge, 66 Two Rivers Gallery, 84 Tyax Lodge and Heliskiing, 80 U

UBC Okanagan campus, 71 UBC Robson Square, 56 University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 67 University Golf Club, 53 University of Northern BC Conference & Event Services , 84 University of Victoria, 67 V

Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre, 71 Vancouver Aquarium, 51, 56 Vancouver Art Gallery, 56 Vancouver Brewery Tours Inc, 55 Vancouver Convention Centre, 55 Vancouver Curling Club, 56 Vancouver International Film Festival, 56 Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 65, 66 Vancouver Lookout, 54, 56 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, 54 Vancouver Rowing Club, 51, 56 Vancouver TheatreSports League, 52 VanDusen Botanical Garden, 55 Vernon Curling Club, 71 Vernon Golf & Country Club, 71 Vero Consulting, 51 Victoria Conference Centre, 67 Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 67 Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 67 Vidette Lake Nature Retreat, 71 Village Green Hotel Complex, 71 VIP Motel, 66 W

Wall Translation Services, 55 Walnut Beach Resort, 7271 Watermark Beach Resort, 71 Wells Hotel, The, 80 West Chilcotin Tourism Association, 80 West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort, 57 West Point Grey Community Centre, 56 Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 54 Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, 66, 67 Westin Resort & Spa Whistler, 57 Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, 54 Westminster Party & Tent Rentals Ltd, 71 Whistler Conference Centre, 57 Whistler Golf Club, 57 Whitewater Communications, 52 Woodbury Resort & Marina, 75 Woodlands Inn & Suites, 84 Wylie-Crump Ltd, 52 Y

Yellow Cedar Lodge, 84 Yoho Charters & Events Yacht Inc, 57 YWCA Hotel Vancouver, 54 Z

Ziptrek Ecotours, 57

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VANCOUVER ROWING CLUB “The Ideal Location Where City Meets Ocean”

HARBOUR ROOM

TROPHY LOUNGE

BACK DECK

Plus huge front deck space and a wraparound deck connecting the Harbour Room and Trophy Lounge, overlooking Coal Harbour.

Our downtown, waterfront venue is perfect for your next meeting, event or wedding.

Proudly partnered with Emelles’s Catering

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