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MEETINGPLACES Meeting and event-planning in Alberta

2012 edition

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LISTINGS: More than 350 venues around Alberta

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Contents

Meetingplaces Meeting and event-planning in Alberta

2012 edition

Association messages—5 Professional associations—5

features

Green gatherings—9

Conferences reach new heights of sustainability

Meeting and event-planning in Alberta

2012 edition

Conference collaborations

produced by

Business-building through team-building Professionals help you plan for success Green means go to eco-friendly venues

Publisher: Paul Harris Managing Publisher: Gail Clark Editor-in-Chief: Naomi Wittes Reichstein Editor: Baila Lazarus Design Director: Randy Pearsall Proofreader: Renate Preuss Writers: Rebecca Edwards, Jessica Eissfeldt, Noa Glouberman, Ingrid de Jong Joffe, Angela MacIsaac, Sarah Willard, Grant Wing Production Manager: Don Schuetze Production: Carole Readman Sales Manager: Joan McGrogan Advertising Sales: Lori Borden, Corinne Tkachuk Administrator: Katherine Butler Senior Researcher: Anna Liczmanska Database Research: Richard Chu, Caroline Smith Controller: Marlita Hodgens President, BIV Media LP: Paul Harris

Team talk—11

In corporate retreats, fun and physical activity have become big trends in team-building

Alberta regional map—13 venues At a glance—14

Meetingplaces

Cover main image: Edmonton Expo & Conference Centre Left, top & bottom: Capri Hotel, Timewise Event Management

Leaner times mean stronger pressure to produce value at corporate events

Company index—45

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LISTINGS: More than 350 venues around Alberta

Many happy returns—6

OVERVIEWS AND LISTINGS Calgary & area—17 Edmonton & area—27 Alberta Rockies—32 Central Alberta—35 Southern Alberta—38 Northern Alberta—41

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MeetingPlaces 2012 is published by BIV Magazines, a division of BIV Media LP, 102‑Fourth Avenue East, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1G2, 604-688-2398, Fax 604-688-6058, www.businessinvancouver.com. BIV Media LP also publishes Business in Vancouver. Copyright 2011, BIV Magazines. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or incorporated into any information retrieval system without permission of BIV Magazines. The list of services provided in this publication is not necessarily a complete list of all such services available in Alberta. The publishers are not responsible in whole or in part for any errors or omissions in this publication. ISSN 1205-5662 Publications Mail Agreement No: 40069240. Registration No: 8876. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Circulation Department: 102‑Fourth Avenue East, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1G2. E-mail: subscribe@biv.com

PCMA: Educational excellence The mission of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is to deliver breakthrough education and promote the value of professional convention management. As the premier provider of continuing education in the meetings management profession, PCMA focuses its education on current and relative industry issues and insights that professionals are seeking today. From the award-winning Convene magazine to PCMA’s annual meeting, members come away with the tools that they need to advance their careers. With 17 chapters and more than 6,000 members, professionals and suppliers come together to learn, network

and even participate in projects such as PCMA’s Hospitality Helping Hands. The Canada West chapter reaches from Manitoba to Vancouver Island with its membership, although the majority of our members are located in and around the Vancouver region. Generally meeting quarterly throughout a year, the Canada West chapter follows the practice of delivering high levels of education and networking and participates in local volunteerism. For further information, please visit our website at www.pcma.org or contact us directly for information on membership. Diana Reid, president, PCMA Canada West Chapter

MPI: A one-stop resource Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is a go-to association for meeting industry professionals. With more than 23,000 members in more than 70 chapters around the world, this makes us the largest and most inﬂuential professional association for the meeting and event industry. Our members are connected through One+ magazine, e-communications and our innovative and relevant international website (www. mpiweb.org). All of these tools keep us connected to each other and to what is important in the industry: the marketplace. MPI oﬀers its members important business tools as well as numerous white papers and webinars on timely subjects. The MPI Business Barometer monitors the industry’s most immediate needs in relation to economic concerns and opportunities. To achieve this, MPI invites 1,000 industry leaders, members and nonmembers alike, across all geographic and industry segments, to share their views on current business conditions. In conjunction with the MPI Foundation and IMEX, FutureWatch looks at our industry’s trends on an annual basis with the input of MPI professionals from 20 countries. The MPI sustainable event tool (www. mpiweb.org/Portal/Research; http://mpi. sustainableeventtool.com/) is useful in executing events that can have a serious impact on our environment and societies. MPI is committed to the philosophies and resources that protect and positively

impact the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit. With on-demand professional development (www.mpiweb.org/ Portal/OnDemand), MPI offers volunteer and educational opportunities to help members continue with both their personal and professional growth – opportunities that are second to none. Members from the Canadian chapters of MPI will celebrate National Meetings Industry Day (NMID) on April 19, 2012, in eight cities with a variety of educational and networking activities focusing on the significance of the Canadian meetings industry and the value of meetings to the broader business community. Find your closest chapter and join us as we celebrate all we have to offer in our profession. There are two MPI chapters in Alberta, located in Calgary and Edmonton. More information on the Greater Calgary Chapter can be found at www.mpi-gcc. org and the Greater Edmonton Chapter at www.mpiedmonton.org. We invite you to attend a meeting or event at one of our chapters or contact us with your questions. Leanne Calderwood, president, Greater Calgary Chapter lcalderwood@helmsbriscoe.com Milena Santoro, president, Greater Edmonton Chapter milenasantoroinc@gmail.com

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. ĄAssociation for Convention Operations Management www.acomonline.org ĄAssociation of Destination Management Executives www.adme.org ĄCanadian Association of Exposition Management www.caem.ca ĄCanadian Society of Professional Event Planners conspep.ca ĄCanadian Special Events Society www.cses.ca ĄCenter for Exhibition Industry Research www.ceir.org ĄConnected International Meeting Professionals Association www.cimpa.org ĄConvention Industry Council www.conventionindustry.org ĄCorporate Event Marketing Association www.cemaonline.com ĄDestination Marketing Association International www.destinationmarketing.org ĄExhibit Designers + Producers Association www.edpa.com ĄExhibition Services & Contractors Association www.esca.org ĄFinancial & Insurance Conference Planners www.ficpnet.com ĄGlobal Business Travel Association www2.nbta.org/canada ĄHealthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association www.hcea.org ĄInternational Association of Conference Centres www.iacconline.org ĄInternational Association of Congress Centres www.aipc.org ĄInternational Association of Exhibitions and Events www.iaee.com ĄInternational Association of Fairs and Expositions www.fairsandexpos.com ĄInternational Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals www.hispanicmeetingprofessionals.com ĄInternational Association of Venue Managers, Inc. www.iavm.org ĄInternational Association of Professional Congress Organisers www.iapco.org ĄInternational Festivals & Events Association www.ifea.com ĄInternational Hotel & Restaurant Association www.ih-ra.com ĄIncentive Marketing Association www.incentivemarketing.org ĄInternational Special Events Society www.ises.com ĄInternational Sport Show Producers Association www.sportshow.org ĄMeeting Professionals International www.mpiweb.org ĄNational Association of Consumer Shows www.publicshows.com ĄProfessional Convention Management Association www.pcma.org ĄReligious Conference Management Association www.rcmaweb.org ĄSociety of Event Organisers www.seoevent.co.uk ĄSociety of Independent Show Organizers www.siso.org ĄTrade Show Exhibitors Association www.tsea.org ĄWestern Association of Exhibition Management www.waem.org BIV Magazines MEETINGPLACES Alberta 2012 5

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Leaner times mean stronger

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pressure to produce value at corporate events

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Made from vegetables, this centrepiece by Timewise Event Management demonstrate a creative twist 6 MEETINGPLACES Alberta 2012 BIV Magazines

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Simple yet eﬀective lighting showcases the space created by Timewise Event Management

By Sarah Willard arties, conferences and conventions spark relationships that can make all the difference to your business. Pre-recession, these events were often glamorous, with little financial accountability. Hard times took their toll on spending. While at first many companies cancelled events, most discovered before long that this wasn’t the best option. The need to gather has prevailed, and the postrecession economy has encouraged eventplanners and their clients to find better (and cheaper) ways of doing things. Brent Taylor, managing partner of Alberta’s Timewise Event Management Inc., credits the recession for having improved the event-planning industry, thus helping it gain an even greater momentum. As clients look for more education and skill sets from event-planning companies, industry demand is streamlining these companies, making professional organizers stand out from the rest. Nowadays, events are considered a business investment like any other, so proving a maximum return on investment (ROI) has become standard practice. How do event-planners cut costs while

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helping clients make a splash? With strategy and creativity. Strategy involves thoroughly knowing one’s objectives, targeting both the audience and the event-planning team and measuring success eﬀectively. As for creativity? That’s where hiring a good planner comes in! Knowing one’s objectives for an event is essential. It allows planners to target an audience (often one-third to one-half the size of former events) instantly cutting costs while improving the ROI. “Companies used to throw big events, invite lots of people and wine and dine everyone. Those days are done,” says Taylor. Invitations are often reserved for existing and potential clients, rather than including past clients, friends, family or even the competition. Choosing an event-planner is important. Savvy clients seek planners with experience in the style and scope of events they want executed, and they expect to see the resumés of the people involved. “Ten years ago, we never got asked that,” says Taylor. “Now, we won’t hire anyone without a degree or diploma in this industry for that very reason.”

Until fairly recently, there weren’t any governing bodies for event-planners. Now there are several, each with its own set of requirements. Designations include CMP (certified meeting professional), CMM (certification in meeting management, with 10 years’ experience required prior to examination and review), CSEP (certified special events professional) and CEM (certified in exhibition management, for those specializing in big trade shows). Determining the success of the event, and finding ways to improve upon it, is imperative. This is how the ROI can be measured. “Everyone wants to see results,” Taylor says. “The most effective way is to survey. Do a follow-up right away and give clients the feedback. Determining the success of an event has to start right on site. Staff should be out there connecting with these people – not trying to sell them anything, but just to connect with them.” Constraints of time and money are making invitees much more selective about which events to attend. They also want proof of value. This is where creativity makes a big impression. Instead of an open bar, consider a cash bar. Try a lunch or breakfast award BIV Magazines

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Even a car showroom, such as this one for the Calgary Bentley launch by the Event Group, can be transformed with creative artwork and lighting into a beautiful event venue

ceremony, rather than a black-tie dinner. Opt for a talented local act instead of a high-proďŹ le band. Rather than a high-end venue, consider a non-traditional site, such as a farm in the countryside. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look outside the box,â&#x20AC;? says David Howard, president of the Event Group in

Calgary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes the event more unique, more creative, and even makes the planning more fun. It will bring the cost down while attracting more people.â&#x20AC;? Involving non-proďŹ ts, even at the planning stages, is another idea. Donations to local charities, raďŹ&#x201E;es and silent auctions

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are all ways of assisting the community that foster positive impressions of your organization and can draw more attendees. Howard points out that since many larger companies are public, partnering with charities improves the investorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perception of the event. Other options include using a space to its best advantage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good lighting, sound and presentation can trump elaborate decor. Avoid direct comparisons if previous events had larger budgets, as cheap imitations will inevitably backďŹ re. Rather, give people something new and diďŹ&#x20AC;erent. It will not only save money, but can attract a better attendance and actually engage people. Howard says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to create an event that â&#x20AC;&#x153;makes people want to stay, instead of just stopping in for ďŹ ve minutes and walking away.â&#x20AC;? Alternatively, high-proďŹ le speaker and entertainment events are also becoming a big trend. It can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that leaves guests wondering, â&#x20AC;?Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it going to be next year?â&#x20AC;? Ä&#x201E;

Conveniently Located Midway between Edmonton & Saskatoon, the Lloydminster Exhibition Assoc. is the ideal location for Bi-Provincial meetings, training & conventions Our Newly renovated & expanded Multi-Use Facilities can accommodate: * Tradeshows * Breakout Rooms * Banquets * Keynote Sessions * Business Training * Social Functions * Equipment Displays

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Green gatherings

Conferences reach new heights of sustainability

By Ingrid de Jong Joffe n one of Canada’s largest greenhouses, you’ll find an unusual gathering – people instead of plants. This is Enjoy Centre in St. Albert, home to Alberta’s innovative greenhouse that doubles as corporate event space with a focus on sustainability. Today, more corporations and businesses are hosting green events that offer locally harvested organic meals, participate in recycling and composting programs or reduced-wasted programs, or use energy-efficient technology. “Enjoy Centre is a lifestyle facility,” says Jim Hole, co-owner of Hole’s Greenhouses

Photos: Hole’s Greenhouses and Gardens

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TOP: Hole’s Enjoy Centre greenhouse transforms into an exotic meeting space ABOVE: During harvest season, the greenhouse serves as a marketplace for local vendors

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The Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton

FRESH Edmonton relies on local food sources to reduce the carbon footprint

and Gardens, which houses the greenhouse and conference centre. “It’s a place where people can come and enjoy an event inside the greenhouse. It’s very well lit and people enjoy the feeling that they are outside.” The building was constructed to reduce energy demand by 20 per cent and rainwater captured from hollow posts is used to water plants in the greenhouse. Within the greenhouse, tall trees remove carbon dioxide from the air. There are even double-paned windows on the roof, a rarity for any greenhouse. The massive greenhouse hosts conferences throughout the year except during the busy ﬂower season, April to June, and can accommodate up to 600 people beneath nine-metre-high glass ceilings. 10

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“We’ve had a tremendous number of event bookings from corporations,” says Hole. “People love the space and natural light because it is very inspiring. It’s like a form of light therapy.” One of the most unusual events hosted at the centre was for the Firefly Theatre. They presented an acrobatic performance high above the tables using the exposed trusses in the greenhouse ceiling. The green-event trend is growing. Two years ago, Edmonton Tourism developed FRESH Edmonton, a green-meeting initiative. It offers hospitality planners resources that include a Green Meetings User Guide and an Eco Report Card to encourage the use of local venues, suppliers and attractions that offer environmental, social and economic programs. “We’re seeing more informed customers who look for sustainable opportunities,” says Cliff Higuchi, vice-president and general manager at the Edmonton Shaw Conference Centre. The Eco Report Card features checklists for pre-event planning tips, transportation, communications and resource recovery as well as recommendations for sustainable actions. “Resources are more readily available in summer, but there is growing demand in the marketplace, which means there are more sustainable options available and for better price points,” says Higuchi. Ą

Tips for a green gathering Ą Send invitations by email to reduce paper waste. Ą Use teleconferencing and videoconferencing to minimize travel. Ą Use recycled stock and vegetable dyes for printed materials. Ą Use caterers that supply reusable glassware and dishware. Ą Supply water in jugs instead of plastic bottles. Ą Choose a menu that features locally sourced food. Ą Use dry-erase white boards or electronic presentations instead of flip charts. Ą Provide recycling bins and educate people on their use. Ą Provide a buffet menu that serves in bulk and reduces packaging. Ą Ensure the kitchen composts, recycles and donates non-served food. Ą Donate to a local charity instead of providing giveaways. Ą Use natural light, energy-efficient lighting and LED equipment. Ą Provide commuter shuttles or transit passes to reduce carbon footprint.

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In corporate retreats, fun and physical activity

Team talk

have become big trends in team-building

By Noa Glouberman eam-building events like scavenger hunts, dragonboating and cooking oﬀer creative, physical ways of focusing people on outcomes. “The experience of being mixed into groups or teams that you may not normally work with to complete some sort of activity or challenge instantly breaks down barriers and teaches participants how to communicate better,” says Shannon Eis, marketing co-ordinator for Canadian Outback Adventures & Events. “These types of interactive teambuilding activities allow people to encourage, support and really start trusting each other and thinking outside the box.”

Cut to the chase Canadian Outback Adventures oﬀers its “Amazing Chase” teambuilding activity in a number of communities, including Calgary, Banﬀ, Jasper and Edmonton. Similar to the Amazing Race television show, the event is a race against time with a competitive team element. “The race consists of a series of clues to get from one Photo: Dominic Schaefer Photography

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Dragon-boating teaches people to communicate eﬀectively and paddle in unison: “a great business metaphor,” says Andrew Reid, founder of Big Fish Interactive

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“Team-building through cooking gets your staff, colleagues or clients out of their comfort zones and in front of the stove creating delicious meals”

physical challenge, “paddling puts all the right elements in place for team members to realize that, ‘Hey, in a short amount of time we went from not being able to do something to doing it pretty well.’ It’s an excellent teaching tool for launching a new company strategy or direction based on teamwork and togetherness. You are, quite literally, all in the same boat.”

– Patrick Dunn, owner, InterCourse Chef Services

Spice it up checkpoint to another,” says Eis, explaining that teams encounter certain challenges and activities along the way that must be completed in order to continue. “The ultimate goal is to be crowned the Amazing Chase champions.” The course, she adds, involves “signiﬁcant walking” and is designed to let participants see some of the areas’ best landmarks and attractions. “It’s a great way for out-of-town delegates to see the city in a short amount of time.”

Stroke of genius If you’re interested in a water activity that offers team-building potential, one option is dragon-boating, in which 20 people learn to “communicate effectively and paddle in unison, whether they’re racing against other teams or not,” says Andrew Reid. His company, Big Fish Interactive, often organizes corporate dragonboating events. “Dragon-boating is a great business metaphor when it’s framed the right way.” Because the activity takes place outdoors and offers a fun and

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While too many cooks can spoil the broth, Cordon Bleu-trained chef Patrick Dunn believes that putting delegates in the kitchen and adding a little healthy competition to the mix is one of the best ways to get them thinking and working together.

“Interactive team-building activities allow people to encourage, support and really start trusting each other” – Shannon Eis, marketing co-ordinator, Canadian Outback Adventures & Events “Team-building through cooking gets your staff, colleagues or clients out of their comfort zones and in front of the stove creating delicious meals,” says the owner of Calgary-based InterCourse Chef Services. “These classes are about learning new skills, trying new ingredients and, of course, team-building … with a little friendly competition to boot.” Red Deer’s Cooking Room similarly offers custom corporate team-building programs that divide as many as 35 participants into smaller groups and tasks each team with creating a delicious recipe under the guidance of a professional chef. “We get everyone, including the oilpatch workers, to don an apron,” says Cooking Room co-owner Selena Hucal. “We then assign different recipes to each team and often structure it as a bit of a challenge with a judging panel at the end, to put a bit of competitive energy into the room.” It’s a chance, says Hucal, “for everyone to put their best foot forward, plus there’s a lot of sharing and interacting that needs to happen in the kitchen in order to figure out how to do the job well.” Cooking, she adds, provides “a nice little metaphor for working on any task: together, you can pull anything off.”

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For an Academy Award-worthy activity, improvisational theatre – known simply as improv – can be a powerful team-building tool. According to Slixer Entertainment founder Chris Hill, who organizes team-building events, including improv comedy, for business clients across North America, a common and important side-effect of improv is laughter. “Comedy fosters successful collaboration,” Hill explains. “[At] our team-building improv event … your people actually participate and learn improv techniques. In order to succeed, participants must establish effective communication and accept and build upon each other’s actions while remaining as flexible as possible. As a result, everyone is empowered to interactively discover his or her inherent creative potential.” Ą

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REGIONAL MAP OF ALBERTA NW T Calgary & Area—17 Airdrie—23 Bragg Creek—23 Calgary—23 Cochrane—26 High River—26 Okotoks—26 Edmonton & Area—27 Devon—30 Edmonton—30 Enoch—31 Fallis—31 Fort Saskatchewan—31 Leduc—31 Nisku—31 Sherwood Park—31 Sherwood Park —31 Spruce Grove—31 St Albert—31 Stony Plain—31

High Level

Northern Alberta—p. 41

Alberta Rockies—32 Banff—34 Canmore—34 Coleman—34 Hinton—34 Jasper—34 Kananaskis—34 Lake Louise—34 Nordegg—34 Central Alberta—35 Bonnyville—37 Camrose—37 Cold Lake—37 Coronation—37 Drayton Valley—37 Edson—37 Evansburg—37 Lac La Biche—37 Lloydminster—37 Olds—37 Provost—37 Red Deer—37 Rimbey—37 St Paul—37 Stettler—37 Sylvan Lake—37 Three Hills—37 Vegreville—37 Wainwright—37 Westerose—37 Westlock—37 Whitecourt—37 Southern Alberta—38 Brooks—40 Cardston—40 Drumheller—40 Fort Macleod—40 Lethbridge—40 Lundbreck—40 Medicine Hat—40 Picture Butte—40 Pincher Creek—40 Taber—40 Waterton Park—40

Fort McMurray

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Wainwright 36

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Northern Alberta—41 Athabasca—43 Clairmont—43 Fairview—43 Fort McMurray—43 Grande Prairie—43 Grimshaw—44 High Level—44 High Prairie—44 Peace River—44 Slave Lake—44

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provincewide venues & services

How to use Meeting Places’ region-by-region directories of venues and services

Meeting Places at a Glance

Regional Directories

Company Index

If you’re looking for details of specific venues, start with Meeting Places at a Glance, below. First check the Alberta map on page 13 to confirm which region your event is in, then browse the listings under that region.

Refer to the Alberta map on page 13 for the page numbers of individual regional directories. The introductory pages will update you on the latest news: new conference or convention facilities that have come on-line in the past year, or significant meeting-venue renovations. The directories that ensue list the services available in each of the region’s towns and cities.

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

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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 Alberta. Start by using the colour-coded map of Alberta on page 13 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.

Calgary & Area—14 Edmonton & Area—14 Alberta Rockies—15 Central Alberta—15 Southern Alberta—16 Northern Alberta—16

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The Metropolitan Conference Centre/403‑266‑3876 Mount Royal University Events and Conference Services/403‑440‑8890 Newport Grill on Lake Bonavista/403‑271‑6711 One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre/403‑264‑3224 Quality Hotel Airport & Conference Centre/403‑276‑3391 Quality Inn University/403‑338‑4410 The Ranche Restaurant/403‑225‑3939 Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc/403‑253‑1100 Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary Airport/403‑219‑2475 Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South/403‑252‑7283 Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary West/403‑288‑6033 Scotiabank Saddledome/403‑777‑3687 Service Plus Inns & Suites Calgary/403‑203-4300 Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel/403‑250‑6300 Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire/403‑266‑7200 Stampede Casino/403‑514‑0900 Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport/403‑204‑7829 Strathcona Community Association Building/403‑249‑1138 Wingate By Wyndham Calgary/403‑514‑0099 WinSport Canada/403-247-5452

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space, 21 meeting rooms of varying size and the Imperial Ballroom, Calgary’s largest hotel ballroom at 13,500 square feet. It offers a dedicated meeting concierge to assist with eventplanning and a direct connection via covered walkway to the Telus Convention Centre. The Telus Convention Centre is Calgary’s premier conference location with 120,000 square feet of meeting space, ready to accommodate up to 4,000 people. The rooftop garden is a real point of pride for the Hyatt and the catering staff. The chefs spearheaded the effort and care for the garden as part of their kitchen duties. “It means we are able to use locally grown product for dishes on our banquet menu,” says Nolan. “If I had enough space, I’d plant things all year round.” He points out that the catering department also sources local businesses and associations for other products, such as honey, mead wine, game and beef. “The Hyatt is a big supporter of local suppliers,” he says. “We’re currently using Pura Vida beef from Lethbridge for a classic steak menu. It’s hormone-free, prairie-raised beef.” The Hyatt maintains a year-round commitment to environmental initiatives by sourcing organic food from local farmers and ranchers whenever possible. The commitment to sustainable cuisine is inspiring the catering department to grow its own produce exclusively for the hotel. “We bring a more sustainable product into the hotel,” Meadus says. “We have a bit of an edge and we’re very proud of that. We

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pride ourselves on being a leader in Calgary. “When we see others following suit, we’ll change directions. We’re leaders, not chasers.”

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Delta Calgary Airport 2001 Airport Rd NE, Calgary T2E 6Z8 Keela Biggs ..... 403-291-2600 403-250-8722 kbiggs@deltahotels.com www.deltacalgaryairport.com

Display Designers & Builders

Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary T2H 2B5 Carrie Larose ... 403-252-2253 403-252-3574 sales@blackfootinn.com www.blackfootinn.com Heritage Park Historical Village 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary T2V 2X3 Sandra Kam ..... 403-268-8500 403-268-8501 kam@heritagepark.ab.ca www.heritagepark.ca Newport Grill on Lake Bonavista 747 Lake Bonavista Dr SE Suite 205, Calgary T2J 0N2 Mark Nickerson .......................... 403-271-6711 403-225-1490 functions@newportgrill.com www.newportgrill.com Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 294 115 9 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0P5 Leigh Pukin ...... 403-246-3636 403-237-8313 salescalgary@ruthschris.com www.ruthschris.com

Bus Services Airport Shuttle Express Ltd 2536 7 Ave NE, Calgary T2A 2L7 Jim Townshend .......................... 403-509-1570 403-272-4796 info@airportshuttleexpress.com www.airportshuttleexpress.com Southland Transportation 823 Highﬁeld Ave SE, Calgary T2G 4C7 Tom Jezersek... 403-287-1395 403-243-6759 info@southland.ca www.southland.ca

Caterers A Splendid Affair 10 Coachway Rd SW Suite 143, Calgary T3H 1E5 Beat Schmassmann.................... 403-228-6280 403-246-7169 beat@asplendidaffair.com www.asplendidaffair.com Deluxe Catering 4517 1 St SE, Calgary T2G 2L2 Herbert Obrecht.......................... 403-242-6242 403-242-0241 info@deluxecatering.ca www.deluxecatering.ca Distinctive Catering 2828 18 St NE Suite 1, Calgary T2E 7B1 ....................................... 403-256-4380 sales@distinctivecatering.ca

Community Halls Marlborough Park Community Centre 6021 Madigan Dr NE, Calgary T2A 5G9 Doug Caswell ............................. 403-248-1775 403-273-9194 marlpark@shaw.ca Strathcona Community Association Building 277 Strathcona Dr SW, Calgary T3H 2A4 Carolyn Jurek .... 403-249-1138 403-249-7811 info@scacalgary.ca www.scacalgary.ca

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants Details Convention & Event Management 305 4625 Varsity Dr NW Suite 400, Calgary T3A 0Z9 Jean Silzer ...... 403-277-7377 888-820-7757 info@detailsinc.ca www.detailsinc.ca Engel & Einstein Events Management Inc 1040 7 Ave SW Suite 400, Calgary T2P 3G9 Pamela Wilson 403-264-2223 403-244-2340 pamela@ee-events.com www.ee-events.com

Destination Management/ Marketing Encore Event & Destination Management 59 Woodborough Rd SW, Calgary T2W 5C2 Flora Fioritti-Irwin....................... 403-238-2842 403-251-7127 encore-events@shaw.ca www.encore-events.ca

Derrick Exhibit Calgary 1440 Aviation Park NE Unit 111, Calgary T2E 7E2 David LM Stokes ........................ 403-291-9496 403-291-9634 calgary@derrickexhibit.com www.derrickexhibit.com

Entertainment Services Quests End Mobile Disc Jockey 98 Douglas Glen Cir SE, Calgary T2Z 3T3 ............ 403-265-7320 403-285-7478 bookings@questsend.ca www.questsend.ca

Event Planners Canwest Productions Inc 7710 5 St SE Suite 218, Calgary T2H 2L9 Terra Connors .. 403-242-0859 403-246-3856 info@canwestproductions.com www.canwestproductions.com EVENTPLAN Coordination & Management Inc 809 Manning Road NE Suite 102, Calgary T2E 7M9 Susan Ross ...... 403-247-0321 403-266-6709 smross@eventplan.net www.eventplan.net Uptown Stage & Screen 610 8th Ave SW Suite 200, Calgary T2P 1G5 Jackie Deller .............................. 403-265-0122 events@theuptown.com www.theuptown.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs McKenzie Meadows Golf Club 17215 McKenzie Meadows Dr SE, Calgary T2Z 2T9 ............ 403-253-7473 403-640-2272 www.mckenziemeadows.com

Hotels and Motels Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport 123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary T3N 0A3 Farra Gillis ....... 403-291-8000 403-532-9400 farra@clique.ca www.acclaimhotel.ca Calgary Marriott Hotel 110 9 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 5A6 ........... 403-266-7331 403-262-8442 erin.lee@marriott.com www.marriott.com Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 1316 33 St NE, Calgary T2A 6B6 Jeannie Godfrey ......................... 800-661-1464 403-248-0749 info@calgaryplaza.com www.calgaryplaza.com Comfort Inn & Suites Motel Village 2369 Banff Trail NW, Calgary T2M 4L2 Amin Khimji ..... 403-289-2581 403-284-3897 gm.cn387@choicehotels.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Calgary Airport 2481 39 Ave NE, Calgary T2E 8V8 Leanne Shaw-Brotherston ......... 403-250-1800 403-250-2121 cx_clgr@countryinns.com www.countryinns.com/calgaryab Days Inn Calgary South 3828 Macleod Trail S, Calgary T2G 2R2 Samson Anifowose .................... 403-243-5531 403-243-6962 meetings@daysinn-calgarysouth.com www.daysinn-calgarysouth.com

Deerfoot Inn & Casino 1000 11500 35 St SE, Calgary T2Z 3W4 Michael Seguin .......................... 403-236-7529 403-252-4767 mseguin@dﬁc.ca www.deerfootinn.com

Delta Calgary South 135 Southland Dr SE, Calgary T2J 5X5 Grant Erickson ............................ 403-225-8620 gerickson@deltacalgarysouth.com www.deltacalgarysouth.com Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University 2231 Banff Trail NW, Calgary T2M 4L2 Keri Perreault .... 403-289-1921 403-282-2149 econobanfftrail@shaw.ca www.econolodgecalgary.com Econo Lodge South Calgary 7505 Macleod Trail S, Calgary T2H 0L8 Nadim Jessa ..... 403-252-4401 403-252-2780 info@econolodgesouthcalgary.com www.econolodgesouthcalgary.com The Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre 2828 23 St NE, Calgary T2E 8T4 Katherine Flemming ................... 403-219-7480 403-291-2019 kﬂemming@royalinn.com www.executivehotels.net/calgary Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West 8220 Bowridge Cres NW, Calgary T3B 2V1 Sara Bibi Colbourne ................... 403-202-4405 403-202-4418 sara@fourpointscalgarywest.com www.fourpointscalgarywest.com Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre 2720 Glenmore Trail SE, Calgary T2C 2E6 ............ 403-279-8611 403-236-8035 carmenszeto@glenmoreinn.com www.glenmoreinn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport Calgary 45 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary T3J 4V7 Ronalee McDonald..................... 403-705-3875 403-769-1393 infohieac@shawcable.com www.hiexpress.com/airportcalgary Hotel Alma at the University of Calgary 169 University Gate NW, Calgary T2N 1N4 Amy Turner ...... 403-220-3202 403-284-4184 stay@hotelalma.ca www.hotelalma.ca

Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary T2H 2B5 Carrie Larose ... 403-252-2253 403-252-3574 sales@blackfootinn.com www.blackfootinn.com Nuvo Hotel and Suites 827 12th Ave SW, Calgary T2R 0J1 Sarah Webb .... 403-452-6789 403-764-0902 reservations@nuvohotelsuites.com www.nuvohotelsuites.com Quality Hotel Airport & Conference Centre 4804 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary T2E 3V8 ............ 403-276-3391 403-230-7267 sales@qualityhotelairport.ca www.qualityhotelairport.ca Quality Inn University 2359 Banff Trail NW, Calgary T2M 4L2 Sara Bibi Colbourne ................... 403-338-4410 403-282-1241 catering@qualityinnuofc.com www.qualityinnuofc.com

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CALGARY & AREA Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary Airport 25 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary T3J 4V7 Stacey Rennie ..... 403-219-2475 403-219-2476 salescalair@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary T2P 5C2 Erin Richter ...... 403-266-7200 403-266-1300 hotelinfo@sheratonsuites.com www.sheratonsuites.com Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport 2825 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary T1Y 7K7 .......... 403-204-7829 403-204-7828 hgm@staycalgary.com www.staybridge.com/calgaryairport

Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South 8001 11th St SE, Calgary T2H 0B8 .......... 403-252-7283 403-252-7225 sales_calsouth@sandman.ca www.sandman.ca Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary West 125 Bowridge Dr NW, Calgary T3B 3R6 .......... 403-288-6033 403-288-6063 sales_calwest@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com

Wingate By Wyndham Calgary 400 Midpark Way SE, Calgary T2X 3S4 Pam Sayese ..... 403-514-0099 403-514-0090 meetings@wingatebywyndhamcalgary.com www.wingatebywyndhamcalgary.com

Meeting Planners Meeting Solutions Inc 809 Manning Road NE Suite 102, Calgary T2E 7M9 Susan Ross ...... 403-266-3232 403-266-6709 smross@meetingsolutions.ca www.meetingsolutions.ca

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets

Service Plus Inns & Suites Calgary 3503 114th Ave SE, Calgary T2Z 3X2 ........... 403-203-4300 403-256-5321 reservations@spis.ca www.serviceplusinns.com/calgary-south-hotels Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel 2620 32nd Ave NE, Calgary T1Y 6B8 Joy Caron ........ 403-250-6300 403-250-6349 sales@sheratoncalgary.ca www.sheratoncavaliercalgary.com

Ballyhoo Concepts Inc 159 WoodďŹ eld Rd SW, Calgary T2W 5K5 Andrea Davis .... 403-281-0140 403-281-0102 sales@ballyhooconcepts.com www.ballyhooconcepts.com

Restaurants

Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary T2H 2B5 Carrie Larose 403-252-2253 403-252-3574 sales@blackfootinn.com www.blackfootinn.com

Speakers/Facilitators Kevin Burns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Workplace, Management & Safety Speaker 105 150 Crowfoot Cres NW Suite 719, Calgary T3G 3T2 Kevin Burns ................................ 403-283-8357 abetterworkplace@gmail.com www.kevburns.com Nancy Loraas & Associates Box 63010 Stadium RPO, Calgary T2N 4S5 ...................................... 403-220-9655 info@nancyloraas.com www.nancyloraas.com

Taxi/Limo

Glenbow Museum 130 9 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0P3 ........... 403-268-4162 403-265-9769 aainsley@glenbow.org www.glenbow.org

Universities and Colleges Mount Royal University Events and Conference Services 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary T3E 6K6 Andrea Hennel ........................... 403-440-8890 403-440-5650 mrevents@mtroyal.ca www.mtroyal.ca/mrevents

Venues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Event or Meeting Facilities Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport 123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary T3N 0A3 Farra Gillis ....... 403-291-8000 403-532-9400 farra@clique.ca www.acclaimhotel.ca Ambrose University College 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary T3H 0L5 Amber Ellergodt ......................... 403-410-2000 403-571-2556 sevents@ambrose.edu www.ambrose.edu/conferences

Resorts/Retreats

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

Best Western Plus Port Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Call Hotel 1935 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary T2E 6V4 Lisa Marthaller ........................... 403-291-4600 403-250-6827 info@bwportocallhotel.com www.bwportocallhotel.com

Kensington Riverside Inn 1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary T2N 3E3 Werna Maurer .... 403-228-4442 403-228-9608 info@kensingtonriversideinn.com www.kensingtonriversideinn.com

Calgary Tower 101 9 Ave SW Suite 105, Calgary T2P 1J9 ............ 403-266-7171 403-266-7230 info@calgarytower.com www.calgarytower.com

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 120 9 Ave SE, Calgary T2G OP3 ........... 403-261-8500 403-261-8510 sales@calgary-convention.com www.calgary-convention.com

MC Limousine & Sedan Calgary ............ 403-269-5466 403-601-6358 info@mclimo.com www.mclimo.com

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Treat your guests to an event inspired by a backdrop of art and history.

Each event at Glenbow is unique. To discuss your plans and booking contact us: 403.268.4162 or aainsley@glenbow.org | www.glenbow.org/eventrentals

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CALGARY & AREA Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant – Calgary 803 8th Ave SW, Calgary T2P 1H7 Carrie Howell .... 403-265-1200 403-265-1300 carrie@ceilis.com www.ceilis.com Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro 113 8 Ave SW, Calgary T2P 1B4 Simone Carr................................ 403-234-0428 events@divinobistro.com www.crmr.com/divino Gerry Thomas Gallery 602 11th Ave SW Suite 100, Calgary T2R 1M7 Stacey Conway ... 403-265-1630 403-265-1634 www.gerrythomasgallery.com Global Business Centre 120 8 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0K6 Marek Drywa .... 403-767-1300 403-767-1310 gbc@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com www.globalbusinesscentre.com Halo Restaurant & Lounge 13226 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary T2J 7E5 Christopher D Moffat ................. 403-271-4111 403-271-4113 halo_lounge@hotmail.com www.halorestaurant.com

Heritage Park Historical Village 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary T2V 2X3 Sandra Kam ..... 403-268-8500 403-268-8501 kam@heritagepark.ab.ca www.heritagepark.ca Hyatt Regency Calgary 700 Centre St SE, Calgary T2G 5P6 Danielle Durand ......................... 403-717-1234 403-262-3490 salescalrc@hyatt.com www.hyattregencycalgary.com

The Metropolitan Conference Centre 333 4 Ave SW, Calgary T2P 0H9 Bonnie Townsend ....................... 403-266-3876 403-233-0009 bonnie.townsend@metcentre.com www.metcentre.com One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre 225 8 Ave SE Suite 21, Calgary T2G 0K8 Fiona Kennedy..... 403-264-3224 403-264-3230 reception@oyr.org www.oyr.org The Ranche Restaurant Bow Bottom Trail Fish Creek Park, Calgary T2J 6T5 Mike Burns ................................. 403-225-3939 info@theranche.com www.crmr.com/theranche Scotiabank Saddledome 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary T2G 2W1 Julie Mirdoch .. 403-777-3687 403-777-3695 saddledome@calgaryﬂames.com www.scotiabanksaddledome.com Stampede Casino 421 12 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 1A5 Jodi Downey ... 403-514-0900 403-532-8171 jdowney@stampedecasino.com www.stampedecasino.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Aero Space Museum of Calgary 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary T2E 8A5 ........... 403-250-3752 403-250-8399 info@asmac.ab.ca www.asmac.ab.ca Heritage Park Historical Village 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary T2V 2X3 Sandra Kam ..... 403-268-8500 403-268-8501 kam@heritagepark.ab.ca www.heritagepark.ca Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc 9615 MacLeod Trail S, Calgary T2J 0P6 Wendy Daniel ... 403-253-1100 403-259-5447 www.ranchmans.com

Okotoks

Caterers

Cochrane

Don’s Good Time Catering Donald Buehler........................... 403-606-1247 info@goodtimecatering.ca www.goodtimecatering.ca

Caterers

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Gourmet to Go Ltd Box 1807, Cochrane T4C 1B6 Holly McColl ............................... 403-855-1043 gtg@shaw.ca www.thegourmet2go.com

D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club PO Box 279, Okotoks T1S 1A5 Barb Binkley .... 403-938-5522 403-938-6352 bbinkley@darcyranchgolf.com www.darcyranchgolf.com

High River

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres High River & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 5244, High River T1V 1M4 .......... 403-652-3336 403-652-7660 hrdcc@telus.net www.hrchamber.ca

WinSport Canada 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary T3B 5R5 ........... 403-247-5452 403-286-7213 info@winsportcanada.ca www.winsportcanada.ca

Ramada High River 1512 13 Ave SE, High River T1V 2B1 ........... 403-603-3183 403-603-3187 gm@ramadahighriver.com www.ramada.com Super 8 High River 1601 13 Ave SE, High River T1V 2B1 ........... 403-652-4448 403-652-4649 gm@super8highriver.com

Hotels and Motels Lakeview Inns & Suites Okotoks 22 Southridge Dr, Okotoks T1S 1N1 ........... 403-938-7400 403-938-1474 okotokslodge@shaw.ca www.lakeviewhotels.com/ab-okotoks.php

Hotels and Motels

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre High River 1104 11 Ave SE, High River T1V 1M4 Rick Bart .......... 403-652-3834 403-652-4432 info.highriver@heritageinn.net www.heritageinn.net

Lynnwood Ranch Event Center Box 328 Stn Main, Okotoks T1S 1A6 Wendy Keller LeDuc................... 403-938-2203 403-938-5567 info@lynnwoodranch.com www.lynnwoodranch.com

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EDMONTON & AREA

Embracing eco-friendly events

Edmonton applies green initiatives in its world-class facilities

The Edmonton Exposition and Conference Centre has staﬀ prepared to help conference planners determine a green path for their events

By Angela MacIsaac t’s an understatement to say the entire tourism industry of Edmonton has embraced green initiatives. In fact, the entire city – from business to residential – appears to be on board with becoming environmentally sensitive and sustainable. “It’s fundamentally critical that we in Edmonton and the province of Alberta demonstrate our environmental responsibilities to negate the image that’s been represented internationally,” says Ken Fiske, vice-president of tourism and special events at Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC). EEDC is discovering a growing interest in conference and event-planners looking for green initiatives. “There’s also a growing element where it’s a must-have in order for us to win their bid,” says Fiske. And he has a simple solution for those concerned with environmental practices in his area. “We’ll take them to the Syncrude Research Centre and that blows them away,” he says. But the statistics speak for themselves. The City of Edmonton takes a tremendous amount of pride in its recycling eﬀort. Sixty per cent of all household waste is diverted from landﬁll, thanks to

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the city’s recycling program. By 2012–13, Fiske expects that number will reach 85 per cent. That extends to the tourism industry, especially conferences and meetings. “When you run a major trade show, the amount of cardboard produced is staggering,” Fiske says. “We thought we should start recycling it.” The recycling is part of EEDC’s three-pronged approach. It also undertakes composting and diverts leftover conference food to homeless shelters and food banks. The Shaw Conference Centre is the ﬁrst commercial entity to use the City of Edmonton’s composting facility at the Waste Management Centre. Edmonton Tourism also runs the FRESH initiative, promoting the city’s world-class facilities, attractions and events alongside its environmental, social and economic programs. The campaign includes a Green Meetings Guide with eco-tips that can be implemented into Edmonton conventions and other events. The world-class facilities, says Fiske, are the chief reason conferences and events are drawn to Edmonton. “In the very broadest sense,” he says, “we are very popular because of the quality of our facilities and their nearness to the BIV Magazines MEETINGPLACES Alberta 2012 27

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The Shaw Conference Centre diverts 40 per cent of its waste from landﬁlls through its recycling and composting programs

hotels, all right next to the beautiful river valley.” The Shaw Conference Centre is Edmonton’s gold nugget, hosting almost 650 events each year and attracting more

than half a million visitors annually. It can accommodate groups as small as ﬁve or large conferences and trade shows for up to 6,000 people. The Shaw, which diverts 40 per cent

of its waste from landfills through its recycling and composting, is a partner in FRESH. Conference planners can reduce their event’s environmental impact with full access to the program, including the Green Meetings Guide, eco-friendly itineraries and an eco report card and report card calculating sheet. In January 2011, the Shaw received the Building Owners and Managers Association’s Building Environmental Standards certification. The BOMA BESt recognizes organizations for their commitment to the environment. The Edmonton Exposition and Conference Centre (EXPO) is also on board. With a total of 522,000 contiguous square feet of conference, meeting or trade show space, it is prepared to host large and small events, while reducing its carbon footprint. The EXPO has conference and meeting space in addition to four new exhibit halls. The structure uses natural sunlight in the main areas, and the kitchen prepares and serves locally grown food. Planners can ensure their events are green by developing the program with EXPO staff, who offer helpful suggestions such as online registration and website creation to decrease paper use and mailing costs. Many hotels in the area are keen to get their Green Key rating from the Hotel Association of Canada, says Fiske.

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EDMONTON & AREA The Green Key Eco-Rating Program is a graduated system designed to recognize hotels that have taken steps to protect the environment. The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, which can host groups from 10 to 350 people, has a rating of four out of five keys. In 2009, it launched the Green Stay program in conjunction with the Carbon Farmers of northern Alberta. If guests of the hotel use paperless checkout, decline newspaper service and opt for towel and linen service every second day, a tree is planted and cared for in their name by the Carbon Farmers. “The program has been very well received by our business travellers, who are definitely trying to be more environmentally responsible,” says Lana Uytterhagen, director of sales and marketing at Fairmont Hotel MacDonald. As part of the larger Fairmont chain, the Hotel MacDonald participates in the World Wildlife Foundation’s Climate Saver Program. Since the hotel’s join date, it has reduced its emissions by 8.4 per cent. The efforts by all members of the tourism industry is a point of pride for Fiske. “We’re doing so much,” he says. “We aim to use local organic processes for vegetables and other food, our facilities are equipped with low-voltage, automatic light sensors. … It’s really working its way through our culture as a tourism industry. “And I take a lot of pride in our city for doing that.” The Oasis Centre is a multi-faceted, first-class conference and convention centre. It holds classroom and meeting space with state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities and HD video conferencing and broadcasting. A tiered theatre seats

The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald is a partner with City of Edmonton in the FRESH campaign and is committed to using local farmers and food suppliers

up to 800 for meetings and presentations with room for up to 400 in table seating. Conference guests can enjoy breaks in landscaped private gardens. Conference services at the University of Alberta will work with planners to ensure their event is top-notch. In addition to theatres and classroom space, the university oﬀers the Lister Conference Centre – eight bright and spacious meeting rooms for up to 320 people. There’s dedicated parking, optional

high-speed Internet and barrier-free access. Select the daily meeting package at Mayfield Inn & Suites and conference guests will be treated to a deluxe continental breakfast, an urban lunch and signature desserts. The Mayfield Inn holds 68,000 square feet of conference, trade show and meeting space. The Mayfield Trade Centre, with 22 distinct meeting rooms, accommodates events for up to 1,500 guests. Ą

Whether your function is for 10 or 450, let us make it an exceptional experience! Great facilities, service and location - it’s all here at the Dow Centennial Centre.

Located only 15 minutes from Edmonton in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, contact our Special Events Supervisor at 780.992.6406 and book your function today. www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre Photo: Travel Alberta

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EDMONTON & AREA Devon

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Devon Golf & Conference Centre 1130 River Valley, Devon T9G 1Z3 Debbie Gibson or John Sage ..... 780-987-3477 780-987-3300 admin@devongolf.ca www.devongolf.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre 20 Haven Ave Suite 6, Devon T9G 2B9 Lynn Brown...... 866-987-4323 780-987-4365 info@leducnumber1.com www.leducnumber1.com

Edmonton

Zinc Catering at the Art Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton T5J 2C1 Elisa De Fazio ............................. 780-392-2505 780-392-2485 elisa.defazio@compass-canada.com www.zincrestaurant.ca

Days Inn & Suites West Edmonton 10010 179A St, Edmonton T5S 2T1 Yvonne E Branicki ....................... 780-930-8776 780-930-8777 sales@daysinnwestedmonton.com www.daysinnwestedmonton.com

Varscona Hotel on Whyte 8208 106 St, Edmonton T6E 6R9 Jillian Sharko .... 780-431-5338 780-431-5336 jsharko@hotelsonwhyte.com www.varscona.com

Community Halls

Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel 10222 102 St, Edmonton T5J 4C5 Steven Walton .... 780-429-3900 780-426-0562 swalton@deltahotels.com www.deltaedmontoncentre.ca

Wingate by Wyndham Edmonton West 18220 100 Ave, Edmonton T6J 1G3 Dawn Miller .... 780-930-2371 780-443-0500 catering@wingatebywyndhamedmonton.com www.wingatebywyndhamedmonton.com

Executive Royal Inn West Edmonton 10010 178 St, Edmonton T5S 1T3 Natalie Meyer... 780-930-6852 780-930-6869 nmeyer@royalinn.com www.executivehotels.net

Photography – Event/Videography

Hazeldean Community League – Hall Rental 9630 66 Ave NW, Edmonton T6E 4W9 Lana Dugas................................. 780-439-0847 hazeldeanleaugue@shaw.ca www.hazeldean.org

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

BUKSA Strategic Conference Services 10328 81 Ave NW, Edmonton T6E 1X2 Kate Bailey ...... 866-436-0983 780-401-3184 info@buksa.com www.buksa.com

Edmonton Tourism 9990 Jasper Ave NW Suite 400, Edmonton T5J 1P7 Brent Beatty .... 780-917-7626 780-426-0535 bbeatty@edmonton.com www.edmonton.com

CEO Corporate Event Organization Inc 11355 105 Ave, Edmonton T5H 3Y3 Anne Finzer...... 780-421-1240 780-429-1591 info@ceoinc.ca www.ceoinc.ca

Meeting Professionals International – Greater Edmonton Chapter 11215 Jasper Ave NW Unit 93, Edmonton T5K 0L5 Cheryl Renzenbrink .. mpiedmonton@gmail.com www.mpiedmonton.org

Timewise Event Management Inc 17008 90 Ave NW Suite 456, Edmonton T5T 1L6 Arlene Schilke ............................ 780-444-3773 info@timewiseevents.com www.timewiseevents.com

Banquet Facilities

Decor and Design Services

Bennett Environmental Education Centre 9703 94 St, Edmonton T6C 3W1 ......... 780-468-1438 780-466-3370 bennett.centre@epsb.ca www.bennettcentre.epsb.ca

Etc Event Styling and Decor 11355 105 Ave, Edmonton T5H 3Y3 Anne Finzer...... 780-425-1240 780-429-1591 info@etceventstyling.com www.etceventstyling.com

Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton T5G 3A1 Nigel Swarbrooke ...................... 780-452-7770 780-454-3436 nigel@chateaulouis.com www.chateaulouis.com

Entertainment Services

Polish Hall 10960 104 St NW, Edmonton T5H 2W6 Stan Wilk......... 780-426-1856 780-425-1887 info@polishhall.ca www.polishhall.ca Santa Maria Goretti Community Centre 11050 90 St NW, Edmonton T5H 1S5 Carmela Carson .......................... 780-426-5026 780-426-5030 smgc@telusplanet.net www.santamariagoretticentre.com

Advanced DJ Services 4204 40 Ave, Edmonton T6L 5T4 Tarcy Schindelka ........................ 780-235-3866 780-436-2035 booking@advanceddj.ca www.advanceddj.ca

Equipment and Supply Rentals Infinite Event Services 12640 126 St, Edmonton T5L 0X7 Sheldon Fingler .......................... 780-975-6152 780-452-6152 info@infiniteeventservices.com www.infiniteeventservices.com

Event Planners

Sawmill Banquet & Catering Centre 3840 76 Ave, Edmonton T6B 3B9 Paul Doucette ............................. 780-468-4115 780-469-8123 pdoucette@sawmillrestaurant.com www.sawmillrestaurant.com

Currie Communications Ltd 10471 178 St Suite 202, Edmonton T5S 1R5 Joan Currie ...... 780-413-9570 780-486-0285 jcurrie@curriecom.com www.curriecom.com

Tom Goodchilds Moose Factory 4810 Calgary Trail S, Edmonton T6H 5H5 Paul Doucette ............................. 780-468-4115 780-469-8123 pdoucette@sawmillrestaurant.com www.sawmillrestaurant.com

Campus Tower Suite Hotel 11145 87 Ave, Edmonton T6G 0Y1 Kim Green........ 780-439-6060 780-433-4410 k.green@coasthotels.com www.campustower.com

Union Bank Inn 10053 Jasper Ave, Edmonton T5J 1S5 Christa Hammond....................... 780-401-2209 780-401-2213 catering@unionbankinn.com www.unionbankinn.com

Bus Services Nagel Coaches & Tours 11830 Kingsway Ave Suite 906, Edmonton T5G 0X5 Pat Nagel......... 780-452-6666 780-455-4444 nageltours@telus.net www.nageltours.com Caterers

Hotels and Motels

Canterra Suites Hotel 11010 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton T5K 0K9 Curtis Sagmeister....................... 780-421-1212 780-421-1211 info@canterrasuites.com www.canterrasuites.com Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton T5G 3A1 Nigel Swarbrooke ...................... 780-452-7770 780-454-3436 nigel@chateaulouis.com www.chateaulouis.com Coast Edmonton House 10205 100 Ave, Edmonton T5J 4B5 Jason Wilson ............................. 780-420-4000 780-420-4363 ja.wilson@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald 10065 100 St, Edmonton T5J 0N6 Lana Uytterhagen ....................... 780-429-6406 780-424-8017 lana.uytterhagen@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/macdonald Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South 7230 Argyll Rd, Edmonton T6C 4A6 Trish Rowsell .............................. 780-465-7931 780-485-0611 trowsell@fourpointseds.com www.fourpoints.com/edmonton Holiday Inn Express Edmonton Downtown 10010 104 St NW, Edmonton T5J 0Z1 Jason Hewitt ... 780-701-3314 780-425-1783 catering@hiexedmonton.com www.hiexdowntown.com Holiday Inn Express Edmonton South 2440 Calgary Trail, Edmonton T6J 5J6 Corey Campbell ... 780-440-5000 780-469-7170 ccampbell@hiexedmsouth.com www.hiexpress.com

Special Events (Digital) Photo 10458 174 St, Edmonton T5S 2G9 ........... 780-489-3992 780-482-4988 info@sepdigital.com www.sepdigital.com TJMPhotographica 10040 114 St Suite 203, Edmonton T5K 1R4 Trevor Millions ........................... 780-641-7664 admin@tjmphotographica.com www.tjmphotographica.com

Production Companies/Live/Staging Allstar Show Industries Inc 10331 176 St, Edmonton T5S 2E4 Rodger Boyce .... 780-486-4000 780-414-5724 allsales@allstar-show.com www.allstar-show.com FM Systems Edmonton 14729 123 Ave, Edmonton T5L 2Y6 Blair McEwen ............................. 780-451-1353 780-451-2868 blairm@fmsystems.net www.fmsystems.net

Regional Convention Spaces

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 11330 170 St, Edmonton T5S 2X1 Geraldine Altea .......................... 780-444-3110 780-444-3188 fom@hiedmonton.com www.hiedmonton.com

Edmonton Exposition & Conference Centre PO Box 1480, Edmonton T5J 2N5 Heather Peckitt........................... 780-471-7327 780-471-7172 hpeckitt@northlands.com www.edmontonexpocentre.com

Matrix Hotel 10640 100 Ave, Edmonton T5J 3N8 Nicholas Wilson ......................... 780-429-2861 780-420-4962 info@matrixedmonton.com www.matrixedmonton.com

Shaw Conference Centre 9797 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton T5J 1N9 Martin J Linlove ......................... 780-917-7610 780-425-5121 mlinlove@edmonton.com www.shawconferencecentre.com

Metterra Hotel on Whyte 10454 82 Ave, Edmonton T6E 4Z7 Jillian Sharko .... 780-465-8150 780-465-8162 jsharko@hotelsonwhyte.com www.metterra.com Quality Inn West Harvest Edmonton 17803 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton T5S 1B4 Vivian Basaraba ... 780-484-8000 780-486-6060 vivian.basaraba@westharvest.ca www.qualityinnwestharvest.com Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre 11834 Kingsway, Edmonton T5G 3J5 Sales and Catering Department ..... 780-453-7343 780-453-7324 ramadaedmontonres@silverbirchhotels.com www.ramadaedmonton.com Rosslyn Inn & Suites 13620 97 St NW, Edmonton T5E 4E2 Denise Heinrichs .... 780-476-6241 780-473-3021 sales@rosslyninnandsuites.com www.rosslyninnandsuites.com Sawridge Inn Edmonton South 4235 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton T6J 5H2 Patrick Twinn ... 780-438-1222 780-438-0906 ptwinn@sawridge.com www.sawridgeedmonton.com

Universities and Colleges Conference Services – University of Alberta 1-047 Lister Centre, Edmonton T6G 2H6 Conference Services .................. 780-492-6057 780-492-5297 conference.services@ualberta.ca www.ualberta.ca/conferenceservices Grant MacEwan University Conference & Event Services 10700 104 Ave, Edmonton T5J 4S2 Crystal DeCosta ... 780-633-3182 780-497-4264 conferenceofﬁce@macewan.ca www.macewan.ca/conference

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Art Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton T5J 2C1 Elisa De Fazio ............................. 780-392-2505 780-392-2485 elisa.defazio@compass-canada.com www.zincrestaurant.ca/events-catering

Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel 10155 105 St, Edmonton T5J 1E2 ............ 780-423-4811 780-425-5882 m.zeniack@coasthotels.com www.coastedmontonplaza.com Eagle’s Nest Catering Ltd RR 1 SE, Edmonton T6H 4N6 Linda Kuhn....... 780-449-6646 780-416-5530 info@eaglesnestcatering.ca www.eaglesnestcatering.ca

Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton Downtown 1 Thornton Crt, Edmonton T5J 2E7 Celia Daniel ..... 780-945-4735 780-945-4731 c.daniel@concordhotels.com www.courtyardedmontondowntown.com

Union Bank Inn 10053 Jasper Ave, Edmonton T5J 1S5 Christa Hammond....................... 780-401-2209 780-401-2213 catering@unionbankinn.com www.unionbankinn.com

Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton T5G 3A1 Nigel Swarbrooke ...................... 780-452-7770 780-454-3436 nigel@chateaulouis.com www.chateaulouis.com

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EDMONTON & AREA Edmonton Petroleum Club 11110 108 St, Edmonton T5G 2T2 Scott Stanhope........................... 780-474-3411 780-471-8432 gm@edpetroleumclub.com www.edpetroleumclub.com Empire Ballroom 8882 170 St NW Suite 2687, Edmonton T5T 4J2 Sergio Maione............................ 780-486-9494 780-486-7778 sergio@empireballroom.ca www.empireballroom.ca Myer Horowitz Theatre 8900 114 St, Edmonton T6G 2J7 Kristen Ostrowski ....................... 780-492-4764 780-492-4643 theatre@su.ualberta.ca www.horowitztheatre.com NorQuest College 10215 108 St, Edmonton T5J 1L6 ............ 403-644-6215 403-644-6243 karen.hamel@norquest.ca www.norquest.ca TELUS World of Science – Edmonton 11211 142 St NW, Edmonton T5M 4A1 Janet Resler .... 780-452-9100 780-455-5882 info@telusworldofscienceedmonton.com www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton Winspear Centre 9720 102 Ave NW, Edmonton T5J 4B2 Diana de Sousa .......................... 780-401-2522 780-425-0167 ddesousa@winspearcentre.com www.winspearcentre.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Casino Edmonton 7055 Argyll Rd, Edmonton T6C 4A5 ........... 780-463-9467 780-465-7151 starr@casinoabs.com www.casinoabs.com Devonian Botanic Garden Hwy 60 5 kms north of Devon, Edmonton T6G 2E1 Kerry Mulholland........................ 780-987-3054 780-987-4141 kerry.mulholland@ales.ualberta.ca www.devonian.ualberta.ca

Enoch

Hotels and Motels Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort 300 Lapotac Blvd E, Enoch T7X 3Y3 Yan Shapiro ..... 780-930-2622 780-930-2736 yegmc-sales@marriott.com www.edmontonmarriott.com

Hotels and Motels Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Saskatchewan 10115 88 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4K1 ............ 780-998-7888 780-998-2540 plecerf@lakeviewhotels.com www.lakeviewhotels.com/ab-fortsask

Meeting Planners Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Production Companies/Live/Staging Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Regional Convention Spaces Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Speakers/Facilitators Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Team Building Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman .............................. 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Leduc

Hotels and Motels

TEC The Event Coordinators Box 158, Fallis T0E 0V0 Karen McLachlan ....................... 780-453-6962 karen@theeventcoordinators.com www.theeventcoordinators.com

Best Western Denham Inn & Suites 5207 50 Ave, Leduc T9E 6V3 Carol J Borowic .......................... 780-986-2241 780-986-1511 info@bestwesterndenham.com www.bestwesterndenham.com

Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Event Planners Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Strathcona Wilderness Centre 2025 Oak St, Sherwood Park T8A 0W9 Bjorn Taylor ................................ 780-922-3939 780-922-6415 swcinfo@strathcona.ab.ca www.strathcona.ab.ca/wildernesscentre

Sherwood Park

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Holiday Inn Express Sherwood Park 11 Portage Ln, Sherwood Park T8H 2R7 Alison Kobelak .... 780-417-3388 780-417-3183 manager@hiesherwoodpark.ca www.hiesherwoodpark.ca

Spruce Grove

Hotels and Motels Royal Inn Express Hotel 20 Westgrove Dr, Spruce Grove T7X 3X3 Suzanna Au-Chan ....................... 780-962-6050 780-962-6588 sprucegrove@royalinn.com www.royalinn.ca

Best Western Plus The Inn at St Albert 460 St Albert Trail, St Albert T8N 5J9 ........... 780-470-3800 780-470-0038 gm@bestwesternstalbert.com www.bestwesternstalbert.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities The Enjoy Centre 101 Riel Dr, St Albert T8N 3X4 Brenda Lakeman......................... 780-419-6800 780-459-6042 info@enjoy.ca enjoycentre.ca Northern Alberta Business Inkubator Society (NABI) 13 Mission Ave, St Albert T8N 1H6 Dar Schwanbeck ........................ 780-460-1000 780-460-7205 info@nabi.ca www.nabi.ca Servus Credit Union Place 400 Campbell Rd, St Albert T8N 0R8 Kelly McConnell ......................... 780-418-6068 780-458-2750 kmcconnell@st-albert.net www.servusplace.ca

Stony Plain

St Albert

Hotels and Motels

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Best Western Sunrise Inn & Suites 3101 43 Ave, Stony Plain T7Z 1L1 Melissa Martineau..................... 780-968-1716 780-968-1724 melissa@bestwesternstonyplain.com www.bestwesternalberta.com

Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club 25114 Sturgeon Rd Box 95, St Albert T8N 1N2 Mark Beckwith ........................... 780-973-6705 780-973-3199 svgcc@shawbiz.ca www.sturgeonvalleygolfclub.com

Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Fallis

Fort Saskatchewan

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor

Hotels and Motels

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Event Planners

Banquet Facilities

Millennium Place 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park T8H 2G4 Sharon Tomaszeski..................... 780-464-8244 780-416-7200 tomaszeski@strathcona.ab.ca

Executive Royal Inn Leduc-Nisku 8450 Sparrow Dr, Leduc T9E 7G4 Shannon Zambon ....................... 780-986-1840 780-986-1864 edmontonairport@royalinn.com www.executivehotels.net

Nisku

Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn Express Edmonton International Airport 1102 4 St, Nisku T9E 8E2 ........... 780-955-1000 780-955-3009 edmontonexpress@shiringroup.com www.hiexpress.com

Sherwood Park

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Coast Edmonton East Hotel 2100 Premier Way, Sherwood Park T8H 2G4 Vinu Nambiar ............................. 780-464-4900 780-464-4796 v.nambiar@aumhotels.com www.coasthotels.com

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ALBERTA ROCKIES

The wild west Mountain resorts are world-class hosts Golﬁng away from the crowds in Kananaskis Country

Stationmaster’s Room with its original ﬁttings or capture the Roaring Twenties spirit in the 1925 Delamere Dining Car.

Banff – an historical host Banff was Canada’s first national park and is still famous for its untouched mountain scenery and variety of facilities. The Banff Centre administers 60 meeting facilities, lecture theatres and auditoriums for five to 500 people, including the Max Bell building’s 330-seat auditorium and the TransCanada Pipelines Pavilion’s 10 meeting rooms for 30 to 50 people. The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel opened in 1888. The Scottish-style castle offers over 76,000 square feet of versatile meeting or exhibit space accommodating 1,000 people. The Banff Park Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre offers 18,897 square feet of meeting space, boardrooms and hospitality suites. Banff Lodging Company has nine properties, including Banff Rocky Mountain Resort which hosts 70 to 140 people. Banff Ptarmigan Inn’s Atrium is three storeys tall and accommodates 175 people. At Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa, the Red Earth Summit Room can accommodate 20 to 50. In downtown Banff, the Mount Royal Hotel hosts groups of 50, while the Brewster Mountain Lodge has a boardroom for up to 30. Irwin’s Mountain Inn provides a meeting space for up to 75.

Canmore – modern convenience By Rebecca Edwards he national parks of the Alberta Rockies are famous for their beauty, quality and prestige. From the glacial landscape of Lake Louise to the ruggedness of Kananaskis Country, this region will give your event a touch of modern mountain style.

Lake Louise – a touch of class The July 2011 visit by the newly wedded Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine, to the backcountry Skoki Lodge has renewed Lake Louise’s prestigious reputation. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a luxury lakeside hotel with 36,000 square feet of meeting space, a 24-hour business centre and many team activities. Lake Louise Ski Area – where the Downhill World Cup is held each December – is 10 minutes away. The Lake Louise Inn is a mountain lodge with 247 guest rooms, three restaurants and meeting rooms for groups of 10 to 200. Nearby, the former Lake Louise Station is a modern facility with a turn-of-the-century style – host your meeting in the 32

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Located just outside the Banff National Park boundary, Canmore is a mountain retreat just one hour’s drive from Calgary’s international travel connections. Bellstar has three Canmore conference facilities. Solara Resort & Spa is the newest property, featuring a variety of meeting rooms for up to 200 people and a 96-seat theatre, the only venue in Canmore offering a large projection screen with movie-quality sound and retractable seating Blackstone Mountain Lodge’s meeting room for up to 80 people has large windows and access to an open mountain courtyard, as well as built-in surround sound, a podium and complimentary wireless Internet. The 800-square-foot Riverstone Hall at Mystic Springs boasts river rock gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, mountain views and plenty of natural light, hosting events of up to 50 people.

Kananaskis – away from the crowds Kananaskis National Park oﬀers Rocky Mountain scenery away from the crowds, but is still less than 90 minutes away from Calgary. Delta Lodge at Kananaskis oﬀers a number of meeting rooms Photo: Travel Alberta

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ALBERTA ROCKIES facilities. It is a four-hour drive from both Edmonton and Calgary. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s 26,500 square feet of meeting space can cater for 15 to 600 people, with the opportunity for a post-meeting round at the hotel’s golf course. Amethyst Lodge has indoor rooms accommodating up to 200 people, while outside, the western-themed Pyramid Gazebo holds 90 people, and the surrounding grounds up to 400.

Hinton hospitality

Turquoise water of Lake Louise in Banﬀ National Park

for 50 to 600 people, and seven different dining outlets. The Best Western Pocaterra Inn has three meeting rooms that can be converted into one large room for 150 people theatrestyle or 96 people banquet-style. The Boundary Ranch in Kananaskis is a gorgeous mountain valley venue for meetings and events for up to 1,000 people. It also stages off-site activities to thrill guests, such as guided trail rides, gunfights, Wild West rodeos and more.

Jasper – big opportunities Jasper National Park is Canada’s largest mountain park, spanning 10,878 square kilometres of mountains, lakes, hot springs and visitor

Hinton, a business hub for the West Yellowhead region, is a foothills town with a four-season outdoor adventure culture. For meeting space with accommodations, the 97-room Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel has two conference rooms and two fully licensed banquet rooms with business centre and free Internet access. The 104-room Holiday Inn Hinton has a 1,500-square-foot meeting room with audiovisual services and full catering for up to 100 guests. Hinton Centre is the region’s largest venue with an 8,000-square-foot Grand Hall seating 900, two smaller salons and three well-equipped boardrooms for business conventions and board meetings of all sizes. Services available include eventplanning, catering and a commercial kitchen. For retreats, the Black Cat Guest Ranch, 20 kilometres from Hinton, is a quiet, private venue for productive retreats or conferences. Its modern 16-room lodge has two meeting rooms for meetings of eight to 32. The ranch oﬀers inspiring views of the Rockies and fabulous hiking and horseback riding. Ą

Just next door, but far from ordinary The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise are located in your backyard - the most unique settings mix modern technology with historic function space to offer an ideal meeting location for groups of 10 to 1000. Whatever the event, we will turn moments in to memories for your guests amazing even the most discerning conference planners. With endless selection of unique activities and amenities, guests are guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience in Banff National Park. www.fairmontmeetings.com | Meeting & Event Inquiries call: 1 866 662 6060

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Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Banff Centre 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr Box 1020, Banff T1L 1H5 Leslie Vanderzwet ..................... 403-762-6435 403-762-6202 conferences@banffcentre.ca www.banffcentre.ca/meetings The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre 100 Mt Norquay Rd PO Box 1260, Banff T1L 1A1 Margaret Riordon ....................... 403-762-1238 403-762-1264 rentals@banff.ca www.banff.ca

Banff Ptarmigan Inn 337 Banff Ave Box 1070, Banff T1L 1H8 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441 cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com

Hotels and Motels Banff Aspen Lodge 401 Banff Ave PO Box 1017, Banff T1L 1A9 Christy Clare .... 403-762-4401 403-762-5905 info@banffaspenlodge.com www.banffaspenlodge.com Banff Rocky Mountain Resort Hotel & Conference Centre 1029 Banff Ave N Box 1070, Banff T1L 1H8 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441 cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com Banff Voyager Inn/Spruce Grove Inn 555 Banff Ave Box 1540, Banff T1L 1B5 Georgina Raso..... 800-879-1991 403-760-7792 sales@banffvoyagerinn.com www.banffvoyagerinn.com Buffalo Mountain Lodge Box 1326 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff T0L 0C0 Tiana Dawson ... 403-781-8131 403-410-7406 tiana@crmr.com www.crmr.com Fox Hotel & Suites 461 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1H8 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441 cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com Inns of Banff 600 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1H8 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441 cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com The Juniper Hotel & Bistro 1 Timberline Way & Mt Norquay Rd Box 3449, Banff T1L 1E1 Christine Malfair ........................ 403-762-2281 403-762-8331 sales@thejuniper.com www.thejuniper.com Rimrock Resort Hotel 300 Mountain Ave PO Box 1110, Banff T1L 1J2 Elizabeth Allen .... 403-762-1852 403-762-1842 sales@rimrockresort.com www.rimrockresort.com

Resorts/Retreats Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa 521 Banff Ave Box 1070, Banff T1L 1B7 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441 cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre 222 Lynx St Box 2200, Banff T1L 1K5 Steve Orchin .... 403-760-3265 403-762-4740 sales@banffparklodge.com www.banffparklodge.com Castle Mountain Chalets Box 1655 Castle Junction 1A & Hwy 93 South, Banff T1L 1B5 Ghada Wirth .... 403-762-3868 403-762-8629 info@castlemountain.com www.castlemountain.com The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 405 Spray Ave Box 960, Banff T1L 1J4 Luke Sunderland......................... 403-762-6822 403-762-5741 rfp-mtn@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/banffsprings Hidden Ridge Resort 901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff T1L 1H1 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441 cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com

Taxi/Limo Alpine Limousine & Tours PO Box 2235, Banff T1L 1B9 Andreas Lindner ......................... 403-762-5558 888-370-5238 info@alpinelimo.ca www.alpinelimo.ca

Tourist Attractions – Major Banff Gondola Mountaintop Experience PO Box 1258, Banff T1L 1B2 ............ 403-762-2523 403-762-7493 lift@banffgondola.com

Canmore

Banquet Facilities Chez Francois 1604 2 Ave, Canmore T1W 1M8 Sylvie Gregoire .... 403-678-2723 403-678-0725 chezfrancois@shaw.ca www.restaurantchezfrancois.com

Bus Services

Highland Photo Services 112 Kananaskis Way, Canmore T1W 2X2 Patti Macpherson ....................... 403-609-3611 info@highlandphoto.ca www.highlandphoto.ca Mountain Light Studio 703 Main St Suite 202, Canmore T1W 2B2 Colin Ferguson............................ 403-678-0432 info@mountainlightstudio.com www.mountainlightstudio.com

Resorts/Retreats Banff Gate Mountain Resort PO Box 8113, Canmore T1W 2T8 Steffen Spiess ..... 403-609-9229 403-609-9256 admin@banffgatemountainresort.com www.banffgatemountainresort.com StoneRidge Mountain Resort 30 Lincoln Park, Canmore T1W 3E9 Natasha Huggins........................ 403-675-5000 403-675-5002 www.stoneridgeresort.ca www.stoneridgeresort.ca

Resorts/Retreats Coast Pyramid Lake Resort PO Box 388, Jasper T0E 1E0 Olaf Miede ...... 780-852-4900 780-852-7007 info@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com

Hinton

Airlines

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor

Air Jasper PO Box 5222, Hinton T7V 1X4 Marty L Pendrak ......................... 780-865-3616 780-865-3422 airjaspr@telusplanet.net www.airjasper.com

Boundary Ranch 2 Guinn’s Rd Hwy 40 Box 44, Kananaskis T0L 2H0 Alyssa Richards .......................... 403-591-7171 403-591-7326 aly@boundaryranch.com www.boundaryranch.com

One Step Beyond Worldwide 838 10 St Suite 200, Canmore T1W 2A7 John Amatt ................................ 403-678-5255 jamatt@osbworldwide.com www.osbworldwide.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Silvertip Resort 2000 Silvertip Trail, Canmore T1W 3J4 Wanda Shaw... 403-609-6592 403-678-1609 info@silvertipresort.com www.silvertipresort.com

Helicopter Services Alpine Helicopters Ltd 91 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore T1W 1N8.......... 403-678-4802 403-678-2176 canmore@alpinehelicopters.com www.alpinehelicopters.com

Hotels and Motels

Crowsnest Mountain Resort 101 Wolfstone Dr Box 190, Coleman T0K 0M0 Martha Rokeby-Thomas ............. 866-562-7993 403-562-7996 frontdesk@albertaresort.com www.albertaresort.com

Speakers/Facilitators

Bow Valley Gourmet Canmore Mike Anderson ........... 403-679-8470 403-678-0085 chef@bowvalleygourmet.ca www.bowvalleygourmet.ca

magma.event.marketing PO Box 8368, Canmore T1W 2V1 .......... 403-609-5567 403-609-2778 info@magmaem.com www.magmaem.com

Elysion Florals & Gifts 614C Connaught Dr Box 849, Jasper T0E 1E0 Whitney Edmondson .................. 780-852-3230 780-852-3231 elysionﬂorals@gmail.com www.ﬂowersjasper.com

Coleman

Caterers

Event Planners

Floral Design and Plants

Resorts/Retreats

The Iron Goat Pub & Grill 703 Benchlands Trail, Canmore T1W 3G9 .......... 403-609-0222 403-609-0226 info@irongoat.ca www.irongoat.ca

Aydin Productions Ltd Box 8052, Canmore T1W 2T8 Aydin Odyakmaz ......................... 403-678-0339 403-678-0911 aydin@aydin.ca www.aydin.ca Banff Entertainment Company Box 8052, Canmore T1W 2T8 Aydin Odyakmaz ......................... 403-678-0339 aydin@aydin.ca www.banffentertainment.com

Alpine Art Eco Tour PO Box 254, Jasper T0E 1E0 Art Jackson ................................ 780-852-3709 info@alpineart.ca www.alpineart.ca

Amethyst Lodge 200 Connaught Dr Box 1200, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jordan Tucker ... 780-852-2516 780-852-3833 jordan.tucker@mpljasper.com www.mpljasper.com Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites 98 Geikie St PO Box 871, Jasper T0E 1E0 Melanie Lessard......................... 780-852-4461 780-852-5916 info@bestwesternjasperinn.com www.bestwesternjasperinn.com Chateau Jasper 96 Geikie St PO Box 1200, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jordan Tucker ... 780-852-2516 780-852-3833 jordan.tucker@mpljasper.com www.mpljasper.com The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 1 Lodge Rd Box 40, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jim McEachern .......................... 780-852-6007 780-852-2120 jim.mceachern@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/jasper Lobstick Lodge 94 Geikie St Box 1200, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jordan Tucker ... 780-852-2516 780-852-3833 jordan.tucker@mpljasper.com www.mpljasper.com Marmot Lodge 86 Connaught Dr Box 1200, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jordan Tucker ... 780-852-2516 780-852-3833 jordan.tucker@mpljasper.com www.mpljasper.com Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Jasper 76 Connaught Dr PO Box 2080, Jasper T0E 1E0 Pierre Frigon .... 780-852-6587 780-852-5942 pfrigon@sawridge.com www.sawridgejasper.com

Luxury Motor Coach Charters Box 8114, Canmore T1W 2T8 Ian Hipkins....... 403-678-2990 403-678-2986 ian@luxurymotorcoach.ca www.luxurymotorcoach.ca

Entertainment Services

Jasper

Bus Services

Restaurants

Taxi/Limo Canmore Limousine & Tours 12 Grotto Close, Canmore T1W 1K4 .......... 403-609-1680 888-370-5238 info@canmorelimo.com www.canmorelimo.com

Tourist Attractions – Major Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre 902B 7 Ave, Canmore TIW 3K1 Debbie Carrico..... 403-678-2462 403-678-2216 info@cmags.org www.cmags.org

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Canmore Recreation Centre 1900 8th Ave, Canmore T1W 1Y2 Nathan Grivell ..... 403-678-0808 403-678-6661 facility_bookings@canmore.ca www.canmore.ca

Best Western Plus Pocaterra Inn 1725 Mountain Ave, Canmore T1W 2W1 Julie Clayton ... 403-678-4334 403-678-3999 sales@pocaterrainn.com www.pocaterrainn.com The Grande Rockies Resort 901 Mountain St, Canmore T1W 0C9 Pamela Middleton ...................... 403-678-8880 403-678-6022 sales@granderockies.com www.granderockies.com Quality Resort Chateau Canmore 1718 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore T1W 2X3 Sheri Spiess .... 403-678-6699 403-678-6954 info@chateaucanmore.com www.chateaucanmore.com Ramada Inn & Suites Canmore 1402 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore T1W 1N5 Noelle Keller ... 403-609-5402 403-609-2773 conference@ramadacanmore.com www.ramadacanmore.com

Nova Inn Hinton 782 Carmichael Lane, Hinton T7V 0A6 Eleanor Ryan ... 780-865-5255 780-865-5818 hintoninn@novahotels.ca www.novainnhinton.ca Nova Lodge Hinton 149 Woodley Dr, Hinton T7V 0A7 Eleanor Ryan ... 780-865-4755 780-865-6145 hintonlodge@novahotels.ca www.novahotels.ca Super 8 Hinton 284 Smith St, Hinton T7V 2A1 Rajinder Aulakh .......................... 780-817-2228 780-817-2880 super8hinton@gmail.com www.super8hinton.com

Photography – Event/Videography

Resorts/Retreats

Aydin Productions Ltd Box 8052, Canmore T1W 2T8 Aydin Odyakmaz ......................... 403-678-0339 403-678-0911 aydin@aydin.ca www.aydin.ca

Blue Lake Centre Box 6700 Hwy 40 North 52125, Hinton T7V 2G2 Leo Slutter ....... 780-865-4789 780-865-4739 info@bluelakealberta.ca www.bluelakealberta.ca

Hotels and Motels

Kananaskis

Lake Louise

Hotels and Motels Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise T0L1E0 Danielle Boyles .......................... 403-522-3511 403-522-3539 kirsten.maier@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/lakelouise

Resorts/Retreats Baker Creek Mountain Resort Bow Valley Parkway Box 66, Lake Louise T0L 1E0 Shannon Cavanagh .................... 403-522-3761 403-522-2270 bakerinfo@bakercreek.com www.bakercreek.com

Nordegg

Resorts/Retreats Goldeye Centre Box 26, Nordegg T0M 2H0 Don Rilling ....... 403-721-2102 403-721-3966 reservations@goldeye.org www.goldeye.org

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Meeting central Central Alberta is the ideal provincial meeting point with location, accommodation and recreation for memorable conventions and retreats

Chuckwagon Races, Westerner Days in Red Deer

By Grant Wing entral Alberta’s abundance of heartland hospitality makes it an easy choice for your next meeting. There, in Alberta’s peaceful big-sky country, your group can get away from big-city distractions and into the right frame of mind for productive and memorable meetings. Take a short drive and explore the exciting possibilities that the heartland of Alberta has to oﬀer.

Midway meeting point Located halfway between Edmonton and Calgary, Red Deer is the perfect meeting place for delegates from both major cities. Red Deer is a vibrant, friendly town with plenty of great venues oﬀering ﬁne hospitality without big-city prices. The 217-room Capri Hotel, Trade and Conference Centre is Central Alberta’s only four-star hotel. It can host 2,500 guests with over 55,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. The Capri has a 33,000-square-foot exhibition hall with 26-foot ceilings that can accommodate full-size tractors. Smaller rooms can seat 2,000 theatre-style or 1,250 for plated dinners. The 233-room Red Deer Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre is another premier venue. Its 10 versatile meeting rooms, some with exterior windows for natural light, total 7,000 square feet for groups up to 120 people. Near downtown, the conveniently located 142-room Holiday Inn 67 Street, has 14 versatile meeting rooms totalling 16,000 Photos: Tourism Alberta

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Camrose Golf Course

square feet of meeting space with extensive audiovisual support for catered events of up to 350 delegates. The 98-room Black Knight Inn, just oﬀ Highway 2, has 10,400 square feet of display space accommodating up to 1,000 people. Its eight meeting rooms include a 6,300-square-foot ballroom.

Rose city meetings Only 88 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, Camrose has smalltown charm with a big selection of ﬁne meeting venues. Golfers will ﬁnd the 18-hole Camrose Golf Course challenging. Camrose’s extensive sports and recreation facilities make it an excellent location for sports tournaments. For larger events, the Camrose Regional Exhibition has exhibition, convention and banquet rooms totaling 107,200 square BIV Magazines MEETINGPLACES Alberta 2012 35

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CENTRAL ALBERTA FAR LEFT: Heli-hiking, near Cline River LEFT: Canoeing

at Elk Island National Park

feet of meeting space. It has a broad range of fully catered meeting rooms suitable for small meetings and or for thousands of delegates. Close to the Camrose Exhibition Grounds and local arenas, the 74-room Ramada Camrose has a 1,560-square-foot meeting room and a business centre and is near many local restaurants. A recent addition to Camrose’s event venues, the newly restored 100-year-old Bailey Theatre downtown has an auditorium, a bistro and a rehearsal hall that can be rented for conferences and corporate events. The vaudeville-era theatre with balcony will seat 400 people concert-style or 200 in dinner-theatre setup.

Vibrant valley Home to a burgeoning oil and gas industry, the busy town of Drayton Valley is another excellent meeting spot. Set in natural beauty, the town has an extensive park and trail system for hiking and biking, excellent golf courses, and waterways for canoeing and kayaking. The MacKenzie Conference Centre is the area’s biggest and

The 233-room Red Deer Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre has 10 versatile meeting rooms for groups up to 120 people

most versatile venue with space for 416 people in a dinner setting and 522 people in a lecture setting, with in-house catering, decorating and audiovisual. Another large venue, the Max Centre, is a multipurpose space with a 1,200-square-foot dance ﬂoor/stage with theatre lighting, digital audiovisual and on-site kitchen facilities with table seating for 200. The Ramada Drayton Valley, close to the MacKenzie Centre, has a 624-square-foot meeting room for small meetings and provides business services and Internet.

Meetings on the border

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Located on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, the town of Lloydminster is an ideal spot for groups from both provinces to meet, work and play. The area has two excellent golf courses and top-notch sporting infrastructure, making it a mecca for tournaments. Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association Convention Centre, the area’s largest facility, has over 100,000 square feet of space for large conventions, trade shows and smaller meetings, with inhouse catering and equipment. For a venue with accommodations, the Best Western Wayside Inn has six meeting and banquet rooms with on-site catering, bar and audiovisual for up to 340 people. Ą

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CENTRAL ALBERTA Bonnyville

Drayton Valley

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Bonnyville Golf & Country Club Box 6885, Bonnyville T9N 2H3 Randy Gallop..... 780-826-4886 780-826-7965 bonnyvillegolf@mcsnet.ca www.bonnyvillegolfclub.com

Hotels and Motels Best Western Bonnyville 5401 43rd St PO Box 4988, Bonnyville T9N 0H3 ........... 780-826-6226 780-826-6270 www.bestwesternbonnyville.com Days Inn Bonnyville 5810 50th Ave, Bonnyville T9N 2N6 Ian Wilson ....... 780-815-4843 780-815-4853 www.daysinnbonnyville.com

Camrose

Hotels and Motels Norsemen Inn 6505 48 Ave, Camrose T4V 3K3 Geri Ferner....... 780-672-9171 780-608-1789 catering@norsemeninn.com www.norsemeninn.com Ramada Inn Camrose 4702 73 St, Camrose T4V 0E5 Lisa Gaumont .... 780-672-5220 780-672-5299 gm@ramadacamrose.com Super 8 Camrose 4710 73 St, Camrose T4V 0E5 Lisa Keough ..... 780-672-7303 780-672-7347 gm@super8camrose.com www.super8.com

Universities and Colleges University of Alberta Augustana Campus 4901 46 Ave, Camrose T4V 2R3 Robert Ford ...... 780-679-1546 780-679-1601 robert.ford@ualberta.ca www.augustana.ualberta.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Chuck MacLean Arts Centre 4809 52 St, Camrose T4V 1T9 Jane Cherry Lemire .................... 780-672-9949 780-608-8740 jcherry@camrose.ca www.camrose.ca

Cold Lake

Hotels and Motels Best Western Inn Cold Lake 4815 52 St, Cold Lake T9M 1P1 Markus Nellen .... 780-594-4888 780-594-4885 hotel@bestwesterncoldlake.com www.bestwesterncoldlake.com Lakeland Inn 5411 55 St PO Box 1050, Cold Lake T9M 1P3 Patrick Ward ..... 780-594-3311 780-594-3770 lakeinn@telusplanet.net www.lakelandinn.com

Resorts/Retreats Hamilton House B&B 4816 46st Cherry Grove, Cold Lake T0A 0T0 Debbie Lynn Hamilton ................ 780-594-7257 780-594-0778 hamhouse@mcsnet.ca www.hamiltonhouse.com

Coronation

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Trail of the Buffalo Tourism Association PO Box 808, Coronation T0C 1C0 Jennifer Fossen .......................... 888-575-0279 info@trailofthebuffalo.com www.trailofthebuffalo.com

Brazeau Regional Tourism 6009 44 Ave Box 6401, Drayton Valley T7A 1R4 Brenda Lynn Jabs ....................... 780-542-7529 780-542-7523 info@brazeautourism.ca www.brazeautourism.ca

Banquet Facilities MacKenzie Conference Centre 5120 52nd St Box 6837, Drayton Valley T7A 1A1 Jennifer Lundy..... 780-514-2233 780-542-4336 manager.mcc@draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca

Edson

Hotels and Motels Best Western High Road Inn 300 52 St, Edson T7E 1X8 Donna Brown... 780-712-2378 780-723-1868 gm@highroadinn.com www.highroadinn.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Edson & District Recreation Complex 1 Golf Course Rd Hwy 16 PO Box 6427, Edson T7E 1T3 Craig Kibblewhite....................... 780-723-3311 780-723-4025 edsonrec@moradnet.ca www.edsonrecreationcomplex.com

Evansburg

Community Halls Evansburg Legion Hall 4823 50 St Box 269, Evansburg T0E 0T0 Lee Gillard ....... 780-727-3879 780-727-2553 rclbr196@persona.ca www.evansburglegion.ca

Lac La Biche

Hotels and Motels Ramada Lac La Biche 9305 100 St, Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 Michael Davis ............................ 780-623-2250 780-623-2257

Lloydminster

Hotels and Motels Best Western Wayside Inn Lloydminster 5411 44 St, Lloydminster T9V 0A9 Michelle Holowaychuk............... 780-875-4404 780-875-7210 banquets@bwwis.com www.bwwis.com Holiday Inn & Suites Lloydminster 5612 44 St, Lloydminster T9V 0B6 Kelly Mayner ... 780-870-5050 780-875-9759 kelly@hilloydminster.com www.hilloydminster.com Ramada Lloydminster 5610 44 St, Lloydminster T9V OB6 Tony Nicholas Verbisky .............. 780-871-6940 780-871-6941 www.ramada.com West Harvest Express 1402 50 Ave, Lloydminster T9V 2K5 Marlene Neumann ..................... 780-875-8884 780-875-3719 whel@westharvest.ca www.westharvest.ca West Harvest Inn Lloydminster 5620 44 St, Lloydminster T9V 0B6 Marlene Neumann ..................... 780-875-6113 780-875-2265 whl@westharvest.ca www.westharvest.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Centennial Civic Centre Auditorium 5405 49 Ave, Lloydminster S9V 0Y7 .......... 780-875-4529 780-875-4303 bookings@lloydminster.ca www.lloydminster.ca

Lloydminster Exhibition Association 5521 49 Ave Box 690, Lloydminster S9V 0Y7 Michelle Myers .......................... 306-825-5571 306-825-7017 lloydexh@lloydexh.com www.lloydexh.com Servus Sports Centre 5202 12 St, Lloydminster T9V 0W2 .......... 780-875-4529 780-875-4303 bookings@lloydminster.ca www.lloydminster.ca

St Paul

Hotels and Motels Super 8 St Paul 5008 43 St, St Paul T0A 3A2 Cindy Geertzen ........................... 780-645-5581 780-645-5081 gm@super8stpaul.com www.super8.com

Stettler

Hotels and Motels

Olds

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Olds College Conference Services 4500 50 St, Olds T4H 1R6 Connie Conley ... 403-556-8359 403-556-4716 cconley@oldscollege.ca www.oldscollege.ca

Provost

Hotels and Motels Canalta Hotel 3611 57 Ave, Provost T0B 3S0 Jamie Pollard .... 780-753-2255 780-753-2388 gm@canaltaprovost.com

Red Deer

Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Red Deer Inn & Suites 6839 66 St, Red Deer T4P 3T5 Raymond Kramer ........................ 403-346-3555 403-309-7768 sales@bestwesternreddeer.com www.bestwesternreddeer.com Comfort Inn & Suites Red Deer 6846 66 St, Red Deer T4P 3T5 Lisa Klein ......... 403-348-0025 403-348-0026 sales@comfortinnreddeer.com www.comfortinnreddeer.com Days Inn Red Deer 5001 19 St Suite 1000, Red Deer T4R 3R1 Lance Homstol .... 403-340-3297 403-340-3274 daysinnreddeer@d3h.ca www.daysinn.ca Holiday Inn 67 Street 6500 67 St, Red Deer T4P 1A2 Mylia Chambers ......................... 403-357-1104 403-357-1116 sales@hi67.com www.hi67.com Quality Inn North Hill 7150 50 Ave (Gaetz Ave), Red Deer T4N 6A5 Silvia Park........ 800-662-7152 403-346-8690 info@qualityinnnorthhill.com www.qualityinnnorthhill.com Sandman Hotel Red Deer 2818 Gaetz Ave, Red Deer T4R 1M4 Ashley Campbell ........................ 403-343-7400 403-343-7411 gm_reddeer@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com Sheraton Red Deer Hotel 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer T4N 3X9 Lisa Francoeur ..... 403-346-2091 403-346-4790 sales@sheratonreddeer.com www.sheratonreddeer.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities Collicutt Centre 3031 30 Ave, Red Deer T4N 3T4 Barb McKee..... 403-358-7520 403-314-4900 facility.bookings@reddeer.ca www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre

Rimbey

Hotels and Motels Best Western Rimstone Ridge Hotel 5501 50 Ave Box 1546, Rimbey T0C 2J0 Valerie St Jean ........................... 403-843-2999 403-843-2997 valerie.stjean@bwrimbey.com www.bestwestern.com

Ramada Stettler 6711 49 Ave, Stettler T0C 2L0 Debbie McArthur........................ 403-742-6555 403-742-6715 gm@ramadastettler.com

Sylvan Lake

Hotels and Motels Chateau Suites at Sylvan Bay 5100 Lakeshore Dr, Sylvan Lake T4S 2L7 Susan Fisher .... 403-887-6699 403-887-2355 reservations@chateausuites.ca www.chateausuites.ca

Three Hills

Hotels and Motels Best Western Diamond Inn 351 7th Ave N Box 1348, Three Hills T0M 2A0 Ginette Hollan ............................ 403-443-7889 403-443-7233 gmbwdi@telus.net www.bwdiamondinn.com

Vegreville

Hotels and Motels Pomeroy Inn & Suites Vegreville 6539 Hwy 16A, Vegreville T9C 0A3 Gus Borzel ....... 780-632-2094 780-632-6312 gusb@pomeroyvegreville.com www.pomeroyinnandsutes.com

Wainwright

Hotels and Motels Ramada Wainwright 1510 27 St, Wainwright T9W 0A4 Sophia Frey...... 780-842-5010 780-842-5166 gm@ramadawainwright.com

Westerose

Resorts/Retreats Village Creek Country Inn 15 Village Dr RR 2, Westerose T0C 2V0 Laurie Unland.... 780-586-0006 780-586-3520 corporate@villagecreekcountryinn.com www.villagecreekcountryinn.com

Westlock

Hotels and Motels Ramada Westlock 11311 100 St, Westlock T7P 2R8 Renée Glenn .... 888-319-2245 780-349-2254 gm@ramadawestlock.com Westlock Inn and Conference Centre 10411 100 St, Westlock T7P 2G7 Terry Dane ....... 780-349-4483 780-349-6503 innfo@westlockinn.com www.westlockinn.com

Whitecourt

Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn Express & Suites Whitecourt 4721 49 St Box 359, Whitecourt T7S 1N5 Helena Jamnik ........................... 780-778-2512 780-778-2516 gm@hiewhitecourt.com www.hiewhitecourt.com Lakeview Inns & Suites Whitecourt 3325 Caxton St Box 1257, Whitecourt T7S 1P2 Trudy Malanowich...................... 780-706-3349 780-706-2242 whitecourt@lakeviewhotels.com www.lakeviewhotels.com/ab-whitecourt.php

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SOUTHERN ALBERTA

Back to business Southern Alberta caters to every meeting’s needs

The Wateron Lakes National Park, site of the Bayshore Inn Resort and Spa

By Jessica Eissfeldt outhern Alberta has it all – Rocky Mountains, beautiful lakes and sweeping vistas. And if you’re looking for conference facilities to host your next business meeting, southern Alberta has that, too. In fact, the two main centres in the area – Medicine Hat to the southeast and Lethbridge to the south of Calgary – provide several options for a comfortable and productive work meeting or team-building session. And don’t forget charming Waterton Lakes, in between the two larger centres. While smaller than its neighbouring settlements, this resort town has great venues available for many sizes of gatherings. The craggy western Badlands and the undulating eastern Cypress Hills frame Medicine Hat. The city’s name is derived from the native word saamis, which means the place where the medicine man lost his hat. But you don’t have to lose yours if

you come here. The city has the best of natural environments. Consequently, this makes for a perfect launching point for your next conference or meeting. Uncommon locations like the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site and the historic downtown add dimension to visitors’ stays. For large conferences, functions or events, head to the Medicine Hat Lodge, which can hold up to 600 people in its nine meeting rooms. And the Medicine Hat Lodge gets critical acclaim – it comes up on the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List as one of the world’s best places to stay. It’s the largest hotel facility for conferences in the southern part of the province. A choice of meeting rooms ranging from 260 to 6,380 square feet means a grouping of almost any number can ﬁt. Options to enhance your meetings include video conferencing, secretarial services, printing services and a private lobby oﬀ of the ballroom.

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SOUTHERN ALBERTA The University of Lethbridge oﬀers costeﬀective facilities and accommodations

The Best Western in Medicine Hat, conveniently close to the historical downtown, boasts meeting facilities located in the lower level. One meeting room fits up to 40 people, and comes with a sink and fridge. The hotel can provide coffee and tea for meetings as well as audiovisual equipment, fax and photocopy services. Don’t forget the free wireless Internet access available in all public areas. The Quality Inn and Convention Centre has room for more meeting attendees. There are four meeting rooms, one of which has the option to split into two smaller areas. The largest room holds 400 people and the smallest, 25. There’s a restaurant on site, so you can book a meal with your meeting. Projectors, screens, copy and fax services are available, as are free local calls and a wake-up service so you don’t miss your morning meeting. Travelling south, Lethbridge welcomes you with its sunshine. It’s one of Canada’s sunniest cities. Whether visitors want scenic sites or history, Lethbridge can deliver. From the world’s highest, longest train bridge, to the last First Nations battlefield in North America, this city thrills. The Travelodge has the potential to host up to 150 people with its meeting spaces. Three conference rooms on the main floor provide flexibility to suit your needs. Free wireless Internet throughout the hotel helps you connect quickly to any vital meeting presentation materials you might need. A business centre with photocopy and fax services is available. Dono Sushi, on site, is easily accessed for a delicious business lunch. Only five minutes from downtown Lethbridge, the costeffective University of Lethbridge provides a wide scope of facilities and accommodations. No student discount necessary. Ranging from lecture halls to ballrooms to regular meeting rooms, the university provides for groups of almost any size, for almost any purpose. Use these spaces for almost anything you could think of, including lectures, speakers, exhibitions, career fairs and debates. Accommodations at the university are as varied as the meeting places. Townhouses, apartments or dormitories allow for every possible setup and budget and usually remain available between May and August. The Holiday Inn Express in Lethbridge welcomes businesspeople with a well-equipped business centre, including copy, fax and Internet services. One meeting room is available and holds up to 40 people in a theatre-style seating arrangement. The meeting room has presentation equipment – a DVD player, an overhead Photo: (top left) Travel Alberta

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Medicine Hat’s historic downtown oﬀers visitors a glance into the past

projector and a whiteboard. Journey onward to scenic Waterton Lakes. The largest conference facility in the park is the Bayshore Inn Resort and Spa. Situated right on the lake, the Bayshore can do it all, with small breakout session rooms as well as larger areas that hold up to 300 people. The lakeside patio holds additional seats, and the tavern beside the inn ﬁts 400 people. Technical options and equipment choices at the Bayshore include a hi-tech sound system, overhead as well as laptop projectors, a 52-inch TV and a digital video recorder. Whether the group’s large or small, fun-seeking or on a serious business retreat, southern Alberta has you covered right, left and centre. Ą

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Hotels and Motels Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Brooks 1217 2nd St W, Brooks T1R 1P7 Eric Deringer.... 403-362-6666 403-362-7319 gm.brooks@heritageinn.net www.heritageinn.net

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Tradeshow Consultants CANHOST Group 210A 12A St N Suite 361, Lethbridge T1H 2J1 Robin Gardner ............................ 403-380-3467 403-380-3418 robin@canhostgroup.ca www.canhostgroup.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Lakeview Inn & Suites Brooks 1307 2 St W, Brooks T1R 1P7 Sarah Weir ...... 403-362-7440 403-362-7477 sweir@lakeviewhotels.com www.lakeviewhotels.com

Henderson Lake Golf Club 2727 South Parkside Dr S, Lethbridge T1K 0C6 Michael Plouffe .......................... 403-327-3652 403-327-7233 www.hendersonlakegolfclub.com

Super 8 Brooks 115 15 Ave W, Brooks T1R 0V5 Chantelle Nordick....................... 403-363-0080 403-363-0088 gm@super8brooks.com www.super8brooks.com

Paradise Canyon Golf Resort 185 Canyon Blvd W, Lethbridge T1K 6V1 Dave Drysdale ............................ 403-381-6400 403-381-4300 food&beverage@playinparadise.com www.playinparadise.com

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets

Hotels and Motels

StitchFX Promotional Products 127 1 St W, Brooks T1R 1C4 Ron Remus ...... 403-362-6101 403-362-7310 stitchfx@telus.net www.stitchfx.ca

Universities and Colleges Medicine Hat College – Brooks Campus 200 Horticultural Station Rd E, Brooks T1R 1E5 Reg Radke ....... 403-362-1677 403-362-1474 brooksinfo@brooks.mhc.ab.ca www.mhc.ab.ca/brookscampus

Cardston

Hotels and Motels South Country Inn 404 Main St Box 1710, Cardston T0K 0K0 Jackie Gray...... 403-653-8000 403-653-8004 jackie@southcountryinn.com www.southcountryinn.com

Drumheller

Hotels and Motels Ramada Inn & Suites Drumheller 680 2 St SE Suite 600, Drumheller T0J 0Y0 Theresa Vyvey ............................ 403-823-2028 403-823-2029 gm@ramadadrumheller.com www.ramada.com

Fort Macleod

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities The Empress Theatre Society 235 Main St PO Box 99, Fort Macleod T0L 0Z0 Neena Yellow Face .................... 403-553-4404 403-553-4210 administration@empresstheatre.ab.ca www.empresstheatre.ab.ca

Lethbridge

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Economic Development Lethbridge/ Convention & Event Development 308 Stafford Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 2L1 Kerry Lowe ...... 403-331-0022 403-331-0202 kerry@chooselethbridge.ca www.chooselethbridge.ca

Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre 526 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 3M2 Curtis Burton ... 403-327-5701 403-327-5075 cburton@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lethbridge 120 Stafford Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 4W4 Sacha Johnson ........................... 403-394-9292 403-394-9202 sales.hiel@gmail.com www.hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Lethbridge 2375 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1K 7M1 Candace McKenzie..................... 403-380-5050 403-380-5051 candacemckenzie@fortisproperties.com www.holidayinn.com/lethbridge-ab Ramada Lethbridge 1303 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1K 2R1 Frank Pardi....... 403-329-0555 403-328-8846 gm@lethbridgeramada.com www.lethbridgeramada.com Sandman Hotel Lethbridge 421 Mayor Magrath Dr, Lethbridge T1J 3L8 Kacie Neal ....... 403-328-1111 403-329-9488 sls_lethbridge@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com Travelodge Lethbridge 1009 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1K 2P7 Brian Um.......... 403-328-2366 403-328-5933 travelodgeleth@gmail.com

Taxi/Limo Lethbridge Concierge Service Ltd Box 1732, Lethbridge T1J 4K4 ....................................... 403-892-7116 info@lethbridgeconcierge.com www.lethbridgeconcierge.com

Universities and Colleges University of Lethbridge Conference & Event Services 4401 University Dr W, Lethbridge T1K 3M4 Erin Crane ........ 403-329-2244 403-329-5166 cnf@uleth.ca www.uleth.ca/conference

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Rocky Mountain Turf Club 3401 Parkside Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 4R3 Rose Rossi ....... 403-380-1905 403-380-1903 rose@rmtc.ca www.rockymountainturfclub.com Southern Alberta Art Gallery 601 3rd Ave S, Lethbridge T1J 0H4 Tyler Stewart .... 403-327-8770 403-328-3913 info@saag.ca www.saag.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Fort Whoop Up National Historic Site Box 1074 Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge T1J 4A2 Doran Degenstein ...................... 403-329-0444 403-329-0645 info@fortwhoopup.com www.fortwhoopup.com Galt Museum & Archives 502 1 St S, Lethbridge T1J 0P6 Lea-Ann Owsley ......................... 403-320-4247 403-329-4958 rentals@galtmuseum.com www.galtmuseum.com

Lundbreck

Resorts/Retreats Sierra West Cabins & Ranch Vacations Box 153, Lundbreck T0K 1H0 Ginny C Donahue........................ 403-628-2431 403-628-2631 info@sierrawestcabins.com www.sierrawestcabins.com

Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat Arena 155 Ash Ave SE, Medicine Hat T1A 3B1 Terra Rogowski........................... 403-502-8745 403-529-1112 terrog@medicinehat.ca www.medicinehat.ca Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede 2055 21 Ave SE Box 1298, Medicine Hat T1A 7N1 ........... 403-527-1234 403-529-6553 mhstampede@mhstampede.com www.mhstampede.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede 2055 21 Ave SE Box 1298, Medicine Hat T1A 7N1 ........... 403-527-1234 403-529-6553 mhstampede@mhstampede.com www.mhstampede.com

Picture Butte

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Picture Butte Golf & Winter Club Box 160, Picture Butte T0K 1V0 Susan O’Donnell......................... 403-732-4157 403-732-4267 pbgc@shockware.com www.picturebuttegolf.com

Pincher Creek

Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede 2055 21 Ave SE Box 1298, Medicine Hat T1A 7N1 ........... 403-527-1234 403-529-6553 mhstampede@mhstampede.com www.mhstampede.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Caterers Shooting Star Events Inc 54 Taylor Cres SE, Medicine Hat T1B 3X6 ..................................... 403-527-2345 stan@shootingstarcanada.com

Hotels and Motels Coast Medicine Hat Hotel 3216 13 Ave SE, Medicine Hat T1B 1H8 Cindi Franko..... 403-526-7487 403-529-2638 info@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com Comfort Inn & Suites Medicine Hat 2317 Trans Canada Way SE, Medicine Hat T1B 4E9 Jennifer Fontaine ....................... 403-504-1700 403-527-1579 info@comfortinnmedicinehat.com www.comfortinnmedicinehat.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Medicine Hat 9 Strachan Bay, Medicine Hat T1B 4Y2 Nicole Daffy .... 403-504-5151 403-504-0055 ndaffy@fortisproperties.com www.hiexpress.com/medhat

Bus Services

Medicine Hat Lodge Resort 1051 Ross Glen Dr SE, Medicine Hat T1B 3T8 Melanie Beals ............................ 403-502-8194 403-528-4075 sales@medhatlodge.com www.medhatlodge.com

Carefree Express 3215 16th Ave N, Lethbridge T1H 5E8 Les Collins ....... 403-327-7200 403-380-3011 carefree_express@hotmail.com www.carefree-express.com

Ric’s Grill & Lounge in the Watertower 103 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 4Y8 Erika Opinko .... 403-317-7427 866-212-7209 lethbridge@ricsgrill.com www.ricsgrill.com

Ramada Limited Medicine Hat 773 8 St SW, Medicine Hat T1A 4M5 Bob Ghotra ...... 403-526-5955 403-526-3319 medhatramada@gmail.com www.medicinehatramada.com

Miro Bistro 212 5th St S, Lethbridge T1J 2B3 Miro Kyjac ....... 403-394-1961 403-394-1960

Kinplex Social Room 2055 21 Ave SE, Medicine Hat T1A 3Y4 Terra Rogowski........................... 403-502-8745 403-529-1112 terrog@medicinehat.ca www.medicinehat.ca

Banquet Facilities

Lethbridge Centre Conference Facility 200 4 Ave S Unit 200, Lethbridge T1J 4C9 Susan Fikre ...... 403-327-6211 403-327-6888 sﬁkre@shawcable.com www.lethbridgecentre.ca

Banquet Facilities

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

The Pincher Creek Golf Club 942 Hyde St, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Bruce Black...... 403-627-2126 403-627-2162 pcgolf@shaw.ca

Hotels and Motels Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Pincher Creek 919 Waterton Ave Box 399, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Claire Layton ..... 403-627-5000 403-627-3936 info.pinchercreek@heritageinn.net www.heritageinn.net Ramada Pincher Creek Inn & Suites 1132 Table Mountain St, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Lynne Walker .. 403-627-3777 403-627-3780

Resorts/Retreats Castle Mountain Resort Box 610, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Marie Reed...... 403-627-5101 403-627-3515 info@skicastle.ca www.skicastle.ca

Taber

Hotels and Motels Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Taber 4830 46 Ave, Taber T1G 2A4 Corrinne Goodwin ...................... 403-223-4424 403-223-1733 info.taber@heritageinn.net www.heritageinn.net

Waterton Park

Resorts/Retreats Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort 101 Clematis Ave PO Box 100, Waterton Park T0K 2M0 Alex Benova .... 403-859-2106 403-859-2105 alex@waymarker.ca www.watertonlakeslodge.com

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Northern energy, naturally Get up close to Alberta’s naturally energetic north

By Grant Wing ook up to Northern Alberta for your next meeting and you’ll ﬁnd ﬁne hospitality, friendly people and vast areas of natural beauty that are bound to make your meeting a memorable success.

Northern boomtown While Fort McMurray’s dynamic oilsands industry is the region’s prime business draw, it also features many natural attractions for after-meeting outdoor activities and adventures. Fort McMurray Tourism operates oilsands tours from May to September. For golfers, the city’s three 18-hole golf courses beckon for afterAlberta Prairie Railway Excursions, Stettler meeting tee-offs. The adventurous can explore the natural wonders of the surrounding Wood Buffalo Grande venues region. Viewing the northern lights near town can be a spectacu- On the region’s western edge, Grande Prairie is a growing city with lar conclusion to the day’s meetings. an economy built on agriculture, forestry and oil and gas. It features Macdonald Island Park, Western Canada’s largest recreation numerous parks for outdoor recreation, lakes for excellent fishing, facility, has 13 ballrooms and boardrooms ranging from 600 to several 18-hole golf courses and a lively arts community. 17,000 square feet for up to 1,000 people. Suitable for meetings The city’s largest hotel convention space, the newly renovated and events of all types and sizes, Macdonald Island offers person200-room Grande Prairie Inn, has over 12,000 square feet of meetalized event-planning, full in-house catering plus a nearby pool, ing space for banquets of up to 800 people. ice facilities, golf course and fitness centre. Near the airport and downtown Grande Prairie, the 102-room For event space with accommodation, the 188-room Sawridge Quality Hotel and Conference Centre takes groups up to 400 in its Inn Fort McMurray Conference Centre has six meeting rooms versatile meeting rooms that range from 215 to 6,620 square feet. including a 2,277-square-foot ballroom. Totalling 11,000 square For more accommodations, the 126-room Stonebridge Hotel feet, the Sawridge can accommodate up to 800 people. Grande Prairie has more than 5,000 square feet of meeting space The 153-room Quality Hotel and Conference Centre has taking groups of up to 300. seven meeting rooms, taking over 700 people theatre-style in its Near Grande Prairie’s Muskoseepi Park, Centre 2000 has three 6,781-square-foot ballroom. meeting rooms accommodating up to 100 people banquet-style Another full-service venue, the 134-room Radisson Fort in a scenic setting. Audiovisual equipment and business resources McMurray, has 10,000 square feet of newly renovated meetare available in-house. ing space. Its five versatile meeting rooms and boardroom can Offering plenty of room to swing a rope, the Evergreen Park accommodate up to 70 people banquet-style with full catering Trade Exhibition Convention Centre has 115,000 square feet of and audiovisual services. convention facilities, halls and meeting rooms. It can take groups The Stonebridge Hotel is another fine venue with accommofrom 20 to 2,000 in its eight meeting rooms, with full catering, dations. It has two meeting rooms holding a total of 360. business services and Internet. Photo: Travel Alberta

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Kleskun Hills near Grande Prairie The 126-room Stonebridge Hotel Grande Prairie has over 5,000 square feet of meeting space taking groups of up to 300

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Lakeside jewel Alberta’s “Jewel of the North,” Slave Lake, is on the largest road-accessible lake in the province. White sandy beaches, blue water plus thick forests and abundant wildlife provide a year-round getaway with many recreational possibilities. A ﬁne golf course is minutes away. The 173-room Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre Slave Lake has the largest banquet facilities in the area. The full-service hotel has a versatile ballroom accommodating up to 500 banquet guests or 700 theatre-style plus a meeting room and boardroom for smaller meetings.

Meeting riverside Historic Peace River offers spectacular scenery with green rolling hills and riverside views to inspire any meeting. After-meeting activities include golf, skiing, horseback riding and fishing. Historic riverboat tours are available for evenings or overnight excursions. Close to downtown, the newly renovated 37,000-square-foot Belle Petroleum Centre is the largest venue in town taking up to 500 people with smaller rooms and a boardroom for smaller gatherings. The Belle has a full sound system and plasma screens and is licensed for catered events. Featuring a 3,157-square-foot ballroom, the 141-room Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre in Peace River has six meeting rooms totalling over 8,500 square feet of meeting space for small meetings or large conferences of up to 300 attendees. The conference centre offers audiovisual equipment, business services and wireless Internet.

Nature nest The Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation, a short drive from Slave Lake, is a unique migratory bird research facility ideal for corporate groups seeking peace and quiet while learning ﬁrsthand about the region’s rich wildlife. The Nest, the centre’s three-bedroom hostel, takes up to 10 people and has a shared dining room, kitchen and common area. The Boreal Centre also has a fully equipped meeting room for formal meetings. Ą Photo (top): Travel Alberta

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Golf Courses & Country Clubs Athabasca Golf & Country Club PO Box 2225, Athabasca T9S 2B7 Dave Gray ........ 780-675-4599 780-675-7027 gm@athagolf.com www.athagolf.com

Hotels and Motels Athabasca Super 8 4820 Woodheights Rd, Athabasca T9S 1V4 Jay Hur ............ 780-675-8888 780-675-8889 gm@super8athabasca.com www.super8athabasca.com Days Inn Athabasca 2805 48 Ave, Athabasca T9S 0A4 Jeffery Yoon .... 780-675-7020 780-675-7783 www.daysinn.ca

Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Fort McMurray 530 MacKenzie Blvd, Fort McMurray T9H 4C8 Gail MacQueen .......................... 780-799-7410 780-799-7444 gmacqueen@sawridge.com www.sawridgefortmcmurray.com

Pomeroy Inn & Suites Grande Prairie 11710 102 St, Grande Prairie T8V 7S7 Kathy McLeod ............................ 780-831-2999 780-513-1146 gm@pomeroygrandeprairie.com www.pomeroyinnandsuites.com

Super 8 Fort McMurray 321 Sakitawaw Trail, Fort McMurray T9H 5E7 Pat Oliver ......... 780-799-8450 780-799-8464 gm@super8formcmurray.com www.super8fortmcmurray.com

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie 11201 100 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 5M6 Lisa O’Brien ..... 800-661-7954 780-532-1961 lo’brien@silverbirchhotels.com www.choicehotels.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Grande Prairie 9816 107 St, Grande Prairie T8V 8E7 Amanda Schweitzer ................... 780-402-6886 780-402-6835 banquets@higrandeprairie.com www.higrandeprairie.com

Clairmont

Hotels and Motels Redwood Inn and Suites 8117 99 St, Clairmont T0H 0W0 Terry Ferster .... 866-567-2427 780-357-1847 gpinfo@redwoodinnandsuites.com www.redwoodinnandsuites.com

Fairview

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1034 , Fairview T0H 1L0 Debie Knudsen ........................... 780-835-5999 780-835-5991 executivedirector@fairviewchamber.com www.fairviewchamber.com

Fort McMurray

Floral Design and Plants Caribou Flowers & Gifts 8600 Franklin Ave Suite 508, Fort McMurray T9H 4G8 ...................................... 780-743-2004 caribouf@telusplanet.net www.caribouﬂowers.com

Grande Prairie Inn 11633 100 St, Grande Prairie T8V 3Y4 Allison Morris...... 780-532-5221 780-532-5441 catering@gpinn.com www.gpinn.com

Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association 11330 106 St Suite 114, Grande Prairie T8V 7X9 Emilia Hovorka .... 780-539-7688 780-539-0905 info@gptourism.ca www.gptourism.ca

Service Plus Inn & Suites Grande Prairie 10810 107 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 7A9 Kyla Hobbs ...... 780-538-3900 780-532-8558 grandeprairie@spis.ca www.serviceplusinns.com Stanford Hotel Grande Prairie 11401 100th Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 5M6 Jennifer Doucet.......................... 780-539-5678 780-538-3913 reservations@stanfordhospitality.com www.grandeprairiestanfordhotel.com

MacDonald Island Recreation Park 1 CA Knight Way, Fort McMurray T9H 5C5 Paul McWilliams ........................ 780-791-0070 780-791-2898 www.macdonaldisland.ca

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Sandman Hotel Grande Prairie 9805 100 St, Grande Prairie T8V 6X3 Pauline Lyman ............................ 780-513-5555 780-513-5131 grandeprairiecatering@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com

Podollan Inn Rez & Spa Grande Prairie 10612 99 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 8E8 General Manager ....................... 866-440-2080 780-830-2902 gmgp@podollan.com www.podollan.com

Stonebridge Hotel Grande Prairie 12102 100 St, Grande Prairie T8V 5P1 Alison Morris... 780-539-5561 780-538-4636 cateringmanager@stonebridgehotel.ca www.stonebridgehotel.ca

Banquet Facilities

Hotels and Motels Bridgeport Inn 10021 Biggs Ave, Fort McMurray T9H 1S4 Brenda McFatridge..................... 780-790-2600 780-790-6060 thebridgeportinn@shaw.ca www.bridgeportinn.ca Clearwater Suite Hotel & Spa 4 Haineault St, Fort McMurray T9H 1R6 Janie Bolden ... 780-799-7676 780-799-4501 catering@clearwaterfortmcmurray.com www.clearwaterfortmcmurray.com

Podollan Inn Rez & Spa Grande Prairie 10612 99 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 8E8 General Manager ....................... 866-440-2080 780-830-2902 gmgp@podollan.com www.podollan.com Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie 11201 100 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 5M6 Lisa O’Brien ..... 800-661-7954 780-532-1961 lo’brien@silverbirchhotels.com www.choicehotels.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Podollan Inn & Rez Fort McMurray 10131 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray T9H 2K8 Teresa Goodwin ......................... 888-448-2080 780-790-2775 teresa@podollan.com www.podollan.com Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Fort McMurray 424 Gregoire Dr, Fort McMurray T9H 3R2 Gina Gouthro..... 780-713-3335 780-790-1658 ggouthro@silverbirchhotels.com www.qualityhotelfortmcmurray.com

Bear Creek Golf Club 11220 132 Ave PO Box 21098, Grande Prairie T8V 6W7 Ranson Lasell.... 780-538-3393 780-513-5566 proshop@bearcreekgolfclub.ca www.bearcreekgolfclub.ca

Hotels and Motels Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites 10745 117 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 7N6 Treena Coney .... 780-402-2378 780-402-8026 fbmanager@bestwesterngrandeprairie.com www.bestwesterngrandeprairie.com

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Hotels and Motels

Evergreen Park PO Box 370, Grande Prairie T8V 3A5 Janice Chomik ............................ 780-532-3279 780-539-0373 janice@evergreenpark.ca www.evergreenpark.ca

Best Canadian Motor Inn High Level 10109 96 St, High Level T0H 1Z0 ........... 780-926-2272 780-926-3555 highlevel@bestcdn.com www.bestcdn.com

Best Canadian Motor Inn Peace River 9810 98 St, Peace River T8S 1J3 Brian Holmberg ... 780-624-2586 780-624-1888 peaceriver@bestcdn.com www.bestcdn.com

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

Best Western Mirage Hotel & Resort 9616 Highway 58, High Level T0H 1Z0 Celine Morad.............................. 780-821-1000 780-821-8300 info@bestwesternhighlevel.com www.bestwesternhighlevel.com

Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Slave Lake 1200 Main St S Box 879, Slave Lake T0G 2A0 Gloria Leforte ............................. 780-849-4101 780-849-3426 gleforte@sawridge.com www.sawridgeslavelake.com

Crystal Centre 10017 99 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 0R7 Candace Guise ........................... 780-830-5006 780-539-9935 cguise@cityofgp.com www.cityofgp.com

Regional Convention Spaces

High Prairie

Grimshaw

Hotels and Motels

Days Inn Hgh Prairie PO Box 820, High Prairie T0G 1E0 Linda Fournier............................. 780-523-3050 780-523-3181 hpinn@telusplanet.net www.daysinn.com

Pomeroy Inn & Suites Grimshaw 4311 51st St, Grimshaw T0H 1W0 Vivian McGuire........................... 780-332-2000 780-332-2001 vivian@pomeroygroup.ca

Sawridge Inn Peace River 9510 100 St, Peace River T8S 1S9 Len Wurst ........ 780-624-3621 780-624-4855 cateringPR@sawridge.com www.sawridgepeaceriver.com

Slave Lake

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Gilwood Golf & Country Club Box 247, Slave Lake T0G 2A0 ........... 780-849-4389 780-849-2293 www.gilwood.ca

Super 8 Motel Slave Lake 101 14 Ave SW, S lave Lake T0G 2A0 Kamran Zafar.............................. 780-805-3100 780-805-3140 gm@super8motelslavelake.com www.super8motelslavelake.com

Peace River

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

High Level

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres High Level & District Chamber of Commerce 10803 96 St Mon, High Level T0H 1Z0 Monica Longard ......................... 780-926-2470 780-926-4017 hlchambr@incentre.net www.highlevelchamber.com

Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA) 9816 98 Ave, Peace River T8S 1J5 ............ 780-624-5746 780-624-1308 preda@peacecountrycanada.com www.peacecountrycanada.com

Community Halls Athabasca Hall 9705 98 Ave, Peace River T8S 1J3 Brian Wollis..... 780-624-1000 780-624-4664

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INDEX A Fine Balance Cafe & Catering, 23 A Splendid Affair, 23 Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport, 23, 24 Advanced DJ Services, 30 Aero Space Museum of Calgary, 26 Air Jasper, 34 Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, 23 Airport Shuttle Express Ltd, 23 Allstar Show Industries Inc, 30 Alpine Art Eco Tour, 34 Alpine Helicopters Ltd, 34 Alpine Limousine & Tours, 34 Ambrose University College, 24 Amethyst Lodge, 34 Art Gallery of Alberta, 30 Athabasca Golf & Country Club, 43 Athabasca Hall, 44 Athabasca Super 8, 43 Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre, 23 Aydin Productions Ltd, 34 B Baker Creek Mountain Resort, 34 Ballyhoo Concepts Inc, 24 Banff Aspen Lodge, 34 Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa, 34 Banff Centre, 34 Banff Entertainment Company, 34 Banff Gate Mountain Resort, 34 Banff Gondola Mountaintop Experience, 34 Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre, 34 Banff Ptarmigan Inn, 34 Banff Rocky Mountain Resort Hotel & Conference Centre, 34 Banff Voyager Inn/Spruce Grove Inn, 34

Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 23 Bear Creek Golf Club, 43 Bennett Environmental Education Centre, 30 Best Canadian Motor Inn High Level, 44 Best Canadian Motor Inn Peace River, 44 Best Western Bonnyville, 37 Best Western Denham Inn & Suites, 31 Best Western Diamond Inn, 37 Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites, 43 Best Western High Road Inn, 37 Best Western Inn Cold Lake, 37 Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites, 34 Best Western Mirage Hotel & Resort, 44 Best Western Plus Pocaterra Inn, 34 Best Western Plus Port O’ Call Hotel, 24 Best Western Plus Red Deer Inn & Suites, 37 Best Western Plus The Inn at St Albert, 31 Best Western Rimstone Ridge Hotel, 37 Best Western Sunrise Inn & Suites, 31 Best Western Wayside Inn Lloydminster, 37 Blue Lake Centre, 34 Bonnyville Golf & Country Club, 37 Boundary Ranch, 34 Bow Valley Gourmet, 34 Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 Brazeau Regional Tourism, 37 Bridgeport Inn, 43 Buffalo Mountain Lodge, 34 BUKSA Strategic Conference Services, 30 C Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 23 Calgary Marriott Hotel, 23 Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, 24 Calgary Tower, 24

Campus Tower Suite Hotel, 30 Canalta Hotel, 37 CANHOST Group, 40 Canmore Limousine & Tours, 34 Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, 34 Canmore Recreation Centre, 34 Canterra Suites Hotel, 30 Canwest Productions Inc, 23 Carefree Express, 40 Caribou Flowers & Gifts, 43 Casino Edmonton, 31 Castle Mountain Chalets, 34 Castle Mountain Resort, 40 Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant – Calgary, 26 Centennial Civic Centre Auditorium, 37 CEO Corporate Event Organization Inc, 30 Chateau Jasper, 34 Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 30 Chateau Suites at Sylvan Bay, 37 Chez Francois, 34 Chuck MacLean Arts Centre, 37 Clearwater Suite Hotel & Spa, 43 Coast Edmonton East Hotel, 31 Coast Edmonton House, 30 Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, 30 Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre, 40 Coast Medicine Hat Hotel, 40 Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 23 Coast Pyramid Lake Resort, 34 Collicutt Centre, 37 Comfort Inn & Suites Medicine Hat, 40 Comfort Inn & Suites Motel Village, 23 Comfort Inn & Suites Red Deer, 37

Conference Services – University of Alberta, 30 Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Calgary Airport, 23 The CountryWood at Bragg Creek, 23 Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton Downtown, 30 Crowsnest Mountain Resort, 34 Crystal Centre, 44 Currie Communications Ltd, 30 D D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club, 26 Days Inn & Suites West Edmonton, 30 Days Inn Athabasca, 43 Days Inn Bonnyville, 37 Days Inn Calgary South, 23 Days Inn Hgh Prairie, 44 Days Inn Red Deer, 37 Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 23 Delta Calgary Airport, 23 Delta Calgary South, 23 Delta Calgary South, 23 Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel, 30 Deluxe Catering, 23 Derrick Exhibit Calgary, 23 Details Convention & Event Management, 23 Devon Golf & Conference Centre, 30 Devonian Botanic Garden, 31 Distinctive Catering, 23 Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro, 26 Don’s Good Time Catering, 26 Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan, 31

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INDEX E Eagle’s Nest Catering Ltd, 30 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University, 23 Econo Lodge South Calgary, 23 Economic Development Lethbridge/ Convention & Event Development, 40 Edmonton Exposition & Conference Centre, 30 Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort, 31 Edmonton Petroleum Club, 31 Edmonton Tourism, 30 Edson & District Recreation Complex, 37 Elysion Florals & Gifts, 34 Empire Ballroom, 31 The Empress Theatre Society, 40 Encore Event & Destination Management, 23 Engel & Einstein Events Management Inc, 23 The Enjoy Centre, 31 Etc Event Styling and Decor, 30 Evansburg Legion Hall, 37 EVENTPLAN Coordination & Management Inc, 23 Evergreen Park, 44 The Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 23 Executive Royal Inn Leduc-Nisku, 31 Executive Royal Inn West Edmonton, 30

Holiday Inn 67 Street, 37 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport Calgary, 23 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Medicine Hat, 40 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Whitecourt, 37 Holiday Inn Express Edmonton Downtown, 30 Holiday Inn Express Edmonton International Airport, 31 Holiday Inn Express Edmonton South, 30 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lethbridge, 40 Holiday Inn Express Sherwood Park, 31 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 30, 43 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Grande Prairie, 43 Holiday Inn Lethbridge, 40 Hotel Alma at the University of Calgary, 23 Hotel Blackfoot, 23, 24 Hyatt Regency Calgary, 26

F The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 34 Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 34 Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 30 The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 34 Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce, 43 The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre, 34 FM Systems Edmonton, 30 Fort Whoop Up National Historic Site, 40 Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West, 23 Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South, 30 Fox Hotel & Suites, 34

J, K The Juniper Hotel & Bistro, 34 Kensington Riverside Inn, 24 Kevin Burns – Workplace, Management & Safety Speaker, 24 Kinplex Social Room, 40

G Galt Museum & Archives, 40 Gerry Thomas Gallery, 26 Gilwood Golf & Country Club, 44 Glenbow Museum, 24 Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 23 Global Business Centre, 26 Goldeye Centre, 34 Gourmet to Go Ltd, 26 Grande Prairie Inn, 43 Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association, 43 The Grande Rockies Resort, 34 Grant MacEwan University Conference & Event Services, 30 H Halo Restaurant & Lounge, 26 Hamilton House B&B, 37 Hazeldean Community League – Hall Rental, 30 Henderson Lake Golf Club, 40 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Brooks, 40 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre High River, 26 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Pincher Creek, 40 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Taber, 40 Heritage Park Historical Village, 23, 26 Hidden Ridge Resort, 34 High Level & District Chamber of Commerce, 44 High River & District Chamber of Commerce, 26 Highland Photo Services, 34 Holiday Inn & Suites Lloydminster, 37

I Inﬁnite Event Services, 30 Inns of Banff, 34 The Iron Goat Pub & Grill, 34

L Lakeland Inn, 37 Lakeview Inn & Suites Brooks, 40 Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Saskatchewan, 31 Lakeview Inns & Suites Okotoks, 26 Lakeview Inns & Suites Whitecourt, 37 Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre, 30 Lethbridge Centre Conference Facility, 40 Lethbridge Concierge Service Ltd, 40 Lloydminster Exhibition Association, 37 Lobstick Lodge, 34 Luxury Motor Coach Charters, 34 Lynnwood Ranch Event Center, 26 M MacDonald Island Recreation Park, 43 MacKenzie Conference Centre, 37 Madrina’s Ristorante, 23 magma.event.marketing, 34 Marlborough Park Community Centre, 23 Marmot Lodge, 34 Matrix Hotel, 30 MC Limousine & Sedan, 24 McKenzie Meadows Golf Club, 23 MEDIACO The Presentation Company, 23 Medicine Hat Arena, 40 Medicine Hat College – Brooks Campus, 40 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, 40 Medicine Hat Lodge Resort, 40 Meeting Professionals International – Greater Calgary Chapter, 23 Meeting Professionals International – Greater Edmonton Chapter, 30 Meeting Solutions Inc, 24 Meetings & Conventions Calgary, 23 The Metropolitan Conference Centre, 26 Metterra Hotel on Whyte, 30 Millennium Place, 31 Miro Bistro, 40 Mount Royal University Events and Conference Services, 24

Mountain Light Studio, 34 Myer Horowitz Theatre, 31 N Nagel Coaches & Tours, 30 Nancy Loraas & Associates, 24 Newport Grill on Lake Bonavista, 23 NorQuest College, 31 Norsemen Inn, 37 Northern Alberta Business Inkubator Society (NABI), 31 Nose Creek Valley Museum, 23 Nova Inn Hinton, 34 Nova Lodge Hinton, 34 Nuvo Hotel and Suites, 23 O Olds College Conference Services, 37 One Step Beyond Worldwide, 34 One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre, 26 P Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, 40 Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA), 44 Picture Butte Golf & Winter Club, 40 The Pincher Creek Golf Club, 40 Podollan Inn & Rez Fort McMurray, 43 Podollan Inn Rez & Spa Grande Prairie, 43 Polish Hall, 30 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Grande Prairie, 43 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Grimshaw, 44 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Vegreville, 37 Q Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Fort McMurray, 43 Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie, 43 Quality Hotel Airport & Conference Centre, 23 Quality Inn North Hill, 37 Quality Inn University, 23 Quality Inn West Harvest Edmonton, 30 Quality Resort Chateau Canmore, 34 Quests End Mobile Disc Jockey, 23 R Ramada High River, 26 Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre, 30 Ramada Inn & Suites Canmore, 34 Ramada Inn & Suites Drumheller, 40 Ramada Inn Camrose, 37 Ramada Lac La Biche, 37 Ramada Lethbridge, 40 Ramada Limited Medicine Hat, 40 Ramada Lloydminster, 37 Ramada Pincher Creek Inn & Suites, 40 Ramada Stettler, 37 Ramada Wainwright, 37 Ramada Westlock, 37 The Ranche Restaurant, 26 Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc, 26 Redwood Inn and Suites, 43 Ric’s Grill & Lounge in the Watertower, 40 Rimrock Resort Hotel, 34 Rocky Mountain Turf Club, 40 Rosslyn Inn & Suites, 30 Royal Inn Express Hotel, 31 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 23 S Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary Airport, 24 Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary West, 24 Sandman Hotel Grande Prairie, 43 Sandman Hotel Lethbridge, 40 Sandman Hotel Red Deer, 37 Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary South, 24 Santa Maria Goretti Community Centre, 30

Sawmill Banquet & Catering Centre, 30 Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Fort McMurray, 43 Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Jasper, 34 Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Slave Lake, 44 Sawridge Inn Edmonton South, 30 Sawridge Inn Peace River, 44 Scotiabank Saddledome, 26 Service Plus Inn & Suites Grande Prairie, 43 Service Plus Inns & Suites Calgary, 24 Servus Credit Union Place, 31 Servus Sports Centre, 37 Shaw Conference Centre, 30 Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel, 24 Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, 37 Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, 24 Shooting Star Events Inc, 40 Sierra West Cabins & Ranch Vacations, 40 Silvertip Resort, 34 South Country Inn, 40 Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 40 Southland Transportation, 23 Special Events (Digital) Photo, 30 Stampede Casino, 26 Stanford Hotel Grande Prairie, 43 Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport, 24 StitchFX Promotional Products, 40 Stonebridge Hotel Grande Prairie, 43 StoneRidge Mountain Resort, 34 Strathcona Community Association Building, 23 Strathcona Wilderness Centre, 31 Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club, 31 Super 8 Brooks, 40 Super 8 Camrose, 37 Super 8 Fort McMurray, 43 Super 8 High River, 26 Super 8 Hinton, 34 Super 8 Motel Slave Lake, 44 Super 8 St Paul, 37 T TEC The Event Coordinators, 31 TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, 31 Timewise Event Management Inc, 30 TJMPhotographica, 30 Tom Goodchilds Moose Factory, 30 Trail of the Buffalo Tourism Association, 37 Travel Alberta, 23, 44 Travelodge Lethbridge, 40 U Union Bank Inn, 30 University of Alberta Augustana Campus, 37 University of Lethbridge Conference & Event Services, 40 Uptown Stage & Screen, 23 V Varscona Hotel on Whyte, 30 Village Creek Country Inn, 37 W Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort, 40 West Harvest Express, 37 West Harvest Inn Lloydminster, 37 Westlock Inn and Conference Centre, 37 Wingate By Wyndham Calgary, 24 Wingate by Wyndham Edmonton West, 30 Winspear Centre, 31 WinSport Canada, 26 Z Zinc Catering at the Art Gallery of Alberta, 30

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