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2016

BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER

FIRST CONTACT Fairmont Vancouver

MEETING PLACES BC 2016

Airport catering manager Becky Parker among first to welcome conference delegates to B.C. | 29–31

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CONTENTS FEATURES Four for fun Meet & eat All aboard Lessons learned Up at Whistler YVR welcomes the world

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS

MEETING BRIEFS

PROVINCEWIDE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

ALL ABOARD

Hoist your next meeting onto a floating venue

GLOSSARY REGIONAL MAP

MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE

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

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YVR WELCOMES THE WORLD Innovation, plush meeting venues define North America’s No. 1 airport

4 FOR FUN A board retreat is never boring when spliced with an entertaining space

UP AT WHISTLER

Canada’s No. 1 ski resort now non-stop all seasons

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST EVENT DESTINATION HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH THE PNE • in-house event services from catering, event management and entertainment professionals • picturesque landscapes, parks and gardens • ﬁve unique buildings offering a variety of meeting rooms, facilities and event suites • fun event locations including Playland, The Fair and Fright Nights

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B.C. by the region: Overview and listings

2016

VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS FIRST CONTACT Fairmont Vancouver Airport catering manager Becky Parker among first to welcome conference delegates to B.C. | 29–31

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VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS THOMPSON OKANAGAN KOOTENAY ROCKIES CARIBOO CHILCOTIN COAST NORTHERN B.C. COMPANY INDEX

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BRITISH COLUMBIA BY THE REGION OVERVIEW AND LISTINGS

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Association messages

ISES | CREATING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

MPI | A RENEWED VISION, A GLOBAL VOICE

For over 25 years The International Special Events Society (ISES) has been a valued and trusted partner in the events industry, an industry that generates over $200 billion for the global economy and supports over four million jobs. ISES is the principal association representing the creative events professional, globally. ISES members are regarded as the very best in what they do, creating a powerful and influential community of event professionals around the world, working together to find new ways to communicate through the power of live events. Our Vancouver chapter is focused on creating meaningful connections for our members and beyond. Our robust educational events bring inspirational and creative speakers, and our networking events create a casual environment where professionals from all sides of the industry can come together and connect. Our membership is focused on finding new ways to connect, create and inspire. We look for partnerships where they may not be obvious and find ways to work together, thus strengthening not only ourselves professionally but our industry as a whole. Alex Bickers, president, ISES Vancouver

Face-to-face interaction is the platform where dea ls are struck, relationships are forged and ideas are generated. These powerful words reinforce Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in its renewed vision to be the first choice for professional career development and a prominent voice for the global meeting and event community, not just abroad, but right here in B.C. As I enter my second year as president of the B.C. chapter, I look forward to building on the momentum of the past year. I recently attended MPI’s signature conference, World Education Congress (WEC), in San Francisco. The power of our association, the passion of our international board and the clarity of our vision inspired me. I am excited to bring this back to B.C. I would be remiss not to mention the MPI Foundation. Our Foundation fuels the growth and advancement of MPI members by providing them professional development and career opportunities through grants and scholarships. Two members of the B.C. Chapter were recipients of scholarships to attend WEC this summer due to foundation support. New this year is MPI Academy, an entity that encompasses and connects all of the education and learning experiences MPI delivers within the meeting and event industry and beyond. On April 14, 2016, we are celebrating the first Global Meetings Industry Day, on the 20th anniversary of Canada’s National Meetings Industry Day. MPI B.C. Chapter builds personal connections, positive business outcomes and a strong community. Learn more at mpibcchapter.com. Natalie Wilson president, MPI B.C. chapter

Stunning waterfront views Exceptional cuisine and service Corporate Events | Private Parties | Weddings 2nd floor - 1661 Granville Street Vancouver

604 875 0153 waterviewvancouver.com

PCMA | PCMA CONFERENCE STARTS A NEW YEAR The Professional Convention Ma nagement A ssociation aims to deliver superior, innovative education and promote the value of professional convent ion m a n agement. Represent i ng 6,500-plu s meeting-industry leaders globally, our members include planner and trade show/exhibit professionals, suppliers, faculty, students and emeriti. At the successful Canadian Innovation Conference, held November 22-24, 2015, in Toronto, we once again brought together meeting and event professionals and suppliers to experience educational content in an environment customized to the Canadian market. We know many of you expanded your peer network while earning continuing education units at this exciting event. Vancouver will be hosting the annual conference for PCMA Convening Leaders, January 10-13, 2016. This is the premier education and networking conference where leading meeting professionals gather to advance their professional development and discover new ideas, solutions and approaches, and network with peers for meeting success. Registration is now open for this exciting event. The Canada West chapter holds numerous educational, networking and social events throughout the year. Please check www.pcma. org/cw for further details. We can’t wait to see you at our next event. Grit Schoenherr, president, Professional Convention Management Association, Canada West c hapter

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Professional associations for meeting and event planners

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

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

Association of Destination Management Executives www.adme.org

Exhibit Designers + Producers Association www.edpa.com

International Hotel & Restaurant Association www.ih-ra.com

Business Events Industry Coalition of Canada www.beicc.com

Exhibition Services & Contractors Association www.esca.org

Incentive Marketing Association www.incentivemarketing.org

Canadian Association of Exposition Management www.caem.ca

Event Service Professionals Association www.acomonline.org

International Special Events Society www.ises.com

Canadian Association of Professional Speakers www.canadianspeakers.org

Financial & Insurance Conference Planners www.ficpnet.com

Meeting Professionals International www.mpiweb.org

Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners www.canspep.ca

Global Business Travel Association - Canada www.nbta.org/canada

National Association of Consumer Shows www.nacslive.com

Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association www.cuccoa.org

Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association www.hcea.org

Professional Convention Management Association www.pcma.org

International Association of Conference Centres www.iacconline.org

Religious Conference Management Association www.rcmaweb.org

International Association of Convention Centres www.aipc.org

Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) - Canada www.sitecanada.org

International Association of Exhibitions and Events www.iaee.com

Society of Event Organisers www.seoevent.co.uk

International Association of Fairs and Expositions www.fairsandexpos.com

Society of Independent Show Organizers www.siso.org

International Association of Venue Managers Inc www.iavm.org

Exhibit & Event Marketers Association www.e2ma.org

International Association of Professional Congress Organisers www.iapco.org

Western Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus www.wacvb.com

Center for Exhibition Industry Research www.ceir.org Connected International Meeting Professionals Association www.cimpa.org Convention Centres of Canada www.conventioncentrescanada.org Convention Industry Council www.conventionindustry.org Corporate Event Marketing Association www.cemaonline.com Destination Marketing Association International www.destinationmarketing.org

International Festivals & Events Association www.ifea.com

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Meeting briefs

Biggest events in Vancouver 2016

■The World Rugby Sevens Series, drawing 25,000 players and attendees starting March 12. ■BC Dental Association conference, held March 17 to 19 with 12,200 delegates. ■American Academy of Neurology conference, with 10,000 delegates. Held April 15- 21. ■The Vancouver International Marathon, held May 1 with an expected 15,000 participants. ■The Cruise Lines International Association’s Cruise360 event, held June 1-6 with 1,800 delegates and guests. ■The 2016 Women’s World XV

ccording to Tourism Vancouver, the following are the biggest events being held in Vancouver in 2016. ■The Professional Convention Management Association, starting January 10, with 3,200 delegates. ■The TED Conference, held February 15-19, with an estimated 1,800 in attendance. ■The Globe Foundation of Canada conference, with 10,000 delegates in the city March 2- 4.

Vancouver No. 1 convention city

Whistler named world’s top ski resort

ancouver is North America’s No. 1 destination for international meetings, according to a 2015 report published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The Amsterdam-based organization releases an annual report ranking cities according to the number of international meetings hosted in the previous year. In 2014, Vancouver hosted 60 international meetings – more than any other city in North America. ICCA’s report is distributed to more than 6,000 meeting planners and suppliers worldwide. “We are very proud of the distinction of being North America’s top destination for international meetings,” says Ken Cretney, president and CEO, BC Pavilion

Corp., who noted many global meetings are held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. “Along with our partners, we look forward to welcoming an exciting lineup of international conventions again this year.” “This recognition is largely due to the diligence and long-standing efforts of our local hospitality community, who have built strong relationships arounhd the world. We are confident that Vancouver will maintain its top ranking for many years to come,” adds Dave Gazley, vice-president of meeting and convention sales, Tourism Vancouver.

Low loonie lures visitors

he plummeting Canadian dollar means that Canada is on sale – a fact not lost on U.S. tourists heading north across the border and transiting B.C.’s cruise and airport terminals. With the dollar falling to a 10-year low against its U.S. counterpart in 2015, the positive trend in tourism is expected to strengthen. In the first four months of 2015,

total visits reached a seasonally adjusted 407,750 persons, up 7.2 per cent from 2014.

eaders of the British luxury travel magazine Ultratravel named Whistler the “best ski resort in the world.” The award was announced during an event in London this summer. And the awards get coming. “It is a great achievement for Whistler that Ultratravel readers have voted Whistler as the best in the 2014 reader survey,” says Nick Perry, chairman, Ultratravel Unlimited. “We are thrilled that Whistler has been recognized by readers of Ultratravel magazine as the best ski resort in the world,” adds Barrett Fisher, Tourism Whistler’s president and CEO. “Whistler continues to be acknowledged around the globe with accolades from our guests

A favourable exchange rate has given U.S. travellers and the mighty greenback 20 per cent more buying power north of the border. This, along with strengthening economic growth and labour markets, is driving powerful momentum in travel to B.C. Visits from the U.S. were up 9 per cent through the first five months of last year. The Chinese yaun is linked internationally to the U.S. dollar and the

Softball Championships, forecast to attract 100,000 people, including players and fans, July 15-24. ■The Ironman 5150 triathlon that will draw 2,500 competitors and an expected 10,000 visitors to downtown Vancouver on July 10. ■The International Pediatric Association international congress, held August 17-22 with 5,000 delegates. ■The American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting, with 6,500 delegates, will be held from October 18-22.

DESTINATION BC

and our peers,” she says. “The success of Whistler is a result of our combined efforts as a community and a resort. We are fortunate to have a strong business community that is aligned in their commitment to service excellence.” Whistler, just 90 minutes from Vancouver, was also named the top ski resort in North America by Ski magazine and the best Canadian destination by TripAdvisor, which also recognized the Nita L ake Lodge and First Track s Lodge, both at Whistler, as the best hotels in Canada.

resulting value gap with Canada will also encourage a further increase in tourists from China to Vancouver, which accelerated 14 per cent in 2014 from a year earlier. “With the Canadian dollar expected to average $0.78 or even lower in 2016, there is little doubt that tourism will be a strong source of growth for B.C.’s economy [in 2016],” says Bryan Yu, senior economist at Central 1 Credit Union.

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When a miracle was needed

hen the president of BC Event Management was tasked to build the two-storey Fox Sports studio space for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Vancouver, it seemed straightforward. But when the City of Vancouver refused to relax building requirements for the temporary structure and the freighter carrying the building’s aluminum trusses broke down in the Panama Canal, David Clark had to draw on his 30 years of industry experience to create a miracle. The pavilion, set in Jack Poole Plaza on the Vancouver waterfront, required two miles of timber, 3,000 square feet of decking and 4,000 square feet of faux stone, along with the trusses and other material. But Fox Sports didn’t have an architect or engineer. Its designer simply handed Clark a rendering and said, “Build this.” The original plan was for a

six-month build. With the freight delays and plaza bookings, Clark had 17 days. The temporary building would be standing for only one month, yet had to adhere to all the standard earthquake and other Vancouver building code requirements, considered among Canada’s toughest. And, because the 120,000-pound studio was being built on a pavilion that had a restaurant beneath it, the use of heavy machinery was not an option. A “baby forklift” was pressed into work that a crane should have handled. But first Clark had to go back to the British subcontractor to get new parts made and flown into Vancouver to replace the ones stuck in Panama. “We thought it was all over and we were looking at the force majeure clauses in our contracts,” Clark recalls with a laugh.

Completed Fox Sports studio at Jack Poole Plaza. |

“My staff and I sat down and said , ‘if this was going to have a Hollywood ending, what would that ending be ?’ We figured the guys would have to work day and night for a week and then it would have to be flown in a shipping container. And you have to work around the air cargo schedule, which only comes into Vancouver

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once a week.” In the end, the Fox Sports broadcast studio opened on time and it, like the FIFA Women’s World Cup, proved a resounding success. A Hollywood ending indeed.

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4 FOR

FUN

A board retreat need not be boring when spliced with an entertaining space

BY PAT JOHNSON

The historic roller-coaster and exciting new rides inject a thrill into a corporate meeting at Playland. One client booked the entire site for 10,000 of its employees and friends | PNE PLAYLAND

eam-building, board retreat or off-site meeting? If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work to be done, fresh scenery can help the brainstorming process, with the anticipation of fun and food to follow. If you want to get out of the office, there are few places more abounding in options that Metro Vancouver.

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Interactions with denizens of the deep are a highlight of a fun event at the Vancouver Aquarium. Plated or buffet dinners, cocktail receptions and parties take place against the backdrop of any of the numerous themed galleries with their luminescent tanks and engaging exhibits | VANCOUVER AQUARIUM

TAKE THE TEAM TO NEW HEIGHTS Q To really get above and beyond, there’s Grouse Mountain. Just getting there is part of the fun, with the Skyride gliding the team to the peak of Vancouver. Once atop, outdoor recreation abounds, from snowshoeing, snowboarding and skiing in winter to hiking, disc golfing, paragliding and wildlife experiences in summer. For work or socializing, the chalet offers spaces to suit groups from 10 to 1,000, according to Julia Grant, communications manager for Grouse Mountain. “We are pretty able to work with different groups based on what kind of event you’re looking for,” she says, and the catering team can whip up pretty much anything the team could want. In addition, there is a specialty offering for businesses and organizations. “We have a corporate adventure training program,” Grant says. “It can add a fun team-building element to your meeting or event. It’s a professionally facilitated program, and we work with companies to customize the program to meet their specific goals or requirements around communication skills or bringing teams together and for a range of activities from low-activity cultural experiences to more action-packed mountaintop adventures.” BELUGAS AND BALL GOWNS Q Back at sea level,

the Vancouver Aquarium offers a unique venue for gettogethers. Not so much for meetings – although they can be arranged – the world-famous centre for aquatic life provides an educational and entertaining backdrop for almost any kind of event. The aquarium sometimes arranges breakfast meetings (for up to 150) followed by the “4D” show (imagine

The new green-roof dining space at Science World is popular as a destination wedding venue. The entire complex features handson activities and special events for groups of up to 1,400 | TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

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Scenic Grouse Mountain includes a corporate adventure training program that can add a fun teambuilding element to meetings or events. And the view is fabulous | GROUSE MOUNTAIN.

a gentle spritz to the face, moving seating, scents of the seas), maybe a behind-the-scenes tour and then leisure time to enjoy the exhibits and shows. A more common occasion – and a significant source of revenue for the self-supporting non-profit aquarium – is evening events, which can range from casual to very formal. “We can do any type of corporate event,” says Élise Schoeller, event planner at the aquarium. Plated or buffet dinners, cocktail receptions and parties take place against the backdrop of any of the numerous themed galleries with their luminescent tanks and engaging exhibits. The internal catering team presents pistachiocrusted halibut, mini shrimp rolls, rosemary roasted rack of lamb and pulled pork sliders, among myriad other options, all meeting the aquarium’s own Ocean Wise standards for sustainably sourced foods. “Our Arctic Canada gallery, which is our underwater beluga gallery and deck space, is very popular because it’s all one space so everyone’s together,” says Schoeller. Taking over the entire aquarium allows events for around 2,000 people. SOCIAL SCIENCE Q For activities that include families, or just the young at heart or curious-minded, there is Science World at Telus World of Science. In addition to the featured exhibitions, hands-on activities and special events under the familiar silver sphere at the end of False Creek, the facility invites groups of up to 1,400 for cocktails, dinners, parties or weddings. The green roof and patio, built in 2012, really took off last summer as a destination wedding venue. A 1,100-square-foot meeting area is frequently used

by Science World’s corporate neighbours, says Julio Guzman, the facility’s sales manager. It has a mounted projector and built-in screen, so plug in a laptop and get meeting. Then explore the exhibits and shows or include a meal from one of the numerous preferred caterers who are familiar with the building’s setup. WORK AND PLAYLAND Q For a more casual meet-up,

Playland offers a seasonal option for crowds ranging from a few to a few thousand. If families are invited, the East Van attraction offers affordable all-in pricing that can include ride passes, designated picnic spaces accommodating groups from 10 to 2,500 and food for all. Or groups can rent out the entire park, as one grocery store chain does, and invite 10,000 of their employees and closest friends. An amphitheatre in the park allows everyone to get together for a word from the CEO, an inspirational talk or an awards ceremony. Food options may not be fancy, but they’re familyfriendly. Plan a pizza party or a Triple O’s burger bar. More upscale options include steak, ribs or chicken, all catered by the PNE team. Depending on the needs of your group, the range of recreational activities in the Vancouver area presents an unlimited opportunity to mix and match. Small groups could tour the Bloedel Floral Conservatory atop Queen Elizabeth Park and then have a meal at the nearby Seasons in the Park. The VanDusen Botanical Garden offers a similar chance for a relaxing activity followed by a meal. Go to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and follow it up with authentic dining in Chinatown. Use your imagination. Get the team out of the cubicles and into a memorable venue – and a fresh frame of mind. É

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MEET &

EAT

Vancouver’s diverse culinary offerings can feed and please a crowd

BY PETER MITHAM

Steel Toad offers maximum space for groups to taste Vancouver’s beer renaissance | SUBMITTED

ancouver isn’t just a spectacular backdrop for meetings; it’s a city located at the edge of some of the most fertile farmland and abundant waters in Canada. The result is a rich harvest that local chefs have turned into some of the freshest, most innovative dishes in the world. Better yet, the flavours of the West Coast are not limited to the exclusive menus of boutique restaurants. Many venues offer private rooms for off-site gatherings after conferences are done; several accommodate sit-down dinners for groups of 100 or more. The following is a taste of what’s available for groups keen to experience the true flavours of the West Coast. STEEL TOAD BREW PUB Q Vancouver hosts more than 20 microbreweries within its borders. Many are located in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood where the waters of Brewery Creek once powered mills and yielded water for beer-making. Beer’s latter-day revival has a champion in Steel Toad, located in a century-old industrial structure given a facelift near the mouth of the historic creek. Salvaged industrial equipment provides accents to contemporary interiors, which comfortably seat 200 people on the main floor. A secluded mezzanine is ideal for standup receptions of 100 people. Ales – brewed on site, and served at cellar temperature – complement an upscale menu that runs from wings and burgers to octopus carpaccio. West Coast halibut shares the board with charcuterie from locally celebrated Oyama Sausage Co. on Granville Island. Steel Toad regularly features live music, quickly making it a favourite destination among locals as well as corporate groups ranging from film crews and university

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Chambar owners Karri and Nico Schuermans welcome events to a downtown Vancouver environment described as offering “civilized debauchery” for up to 250 guests | CHUNG CHOW Chambar’s private dining room offers Old World extravagance with a side of New World urban grittiness | SUBMITTED

groups to HSBC Bank Canada. Responsive staff, friendly table service and a fully equipped sound system accommodating audiovisual presentations on either the main floor or mezzanine make Steel Toad the brew pub of choice for groups. CHAMBAR Q Specializing in “civilized debauchery,” Chambar is a step up from the pub with an ambience redolent of Europe’s café society. Serving a menu that reflects the Belgian and Moroccan roots of Chef Nico Schuermans, Chambar offers a roster of Belgium’s favourite beers as well as fine wines and cocktails that reflect a cosmopolitan flair. Staff describe the ambience as “loud and fun,” with food to match – a full-flavoured West Coast menu that blends influences from northern Europe and northern Africa. A private dining area with separate bar service overlooks a historic railway right-of-way that functions as an alley. Here, among Italian furnishings, diners enjoy a front-row seat in the fiery underbelly of the city just steps from historic Chinatown. Chambar can accommodate dinner parties of up to 250 people, or receptions for up to 600 people. Staff will tailor the menu and entertainment to the group, with a full audiovisual system allowing a wide range of meeting and entertainment possibilities. Valet parking and other services are also available – and for those who want to cater to the environment, too, the restaurant claims carbon-neutral status. BOULEVARD Q An elegant makeover of the former Fleuri premises at the Sutton Place Hotel, Boulevard is centrally

Refined interiors create an elegant choice of spaces for group events at Boulevard | SUBMITTED

located and offers a fine dining experience as well as space for standup receptions. Boulevard opened in 2014 with Alex Chen – formerly of the Beverley Hills Hotel and Polo Lounge – as executive chef, and offers up both fresh seafood from an oyster bar and French-inspired cuisine within a variety of intimate interior spaces. The main dining area enfolds diners in warm blue and grey tones, while wood panelling distinguishes the private dining rooms and interior of Gerard, the hotel lounge. Italian marble, tiles from France and tiger maple trim dance with light from reclaimed brass chandeliers and an antique mercury mirror. All told, Boulevard offers five different spaces in one, or one single space for dinner parties of up to 180. However, groups of up to 250 can mingle and move from space to space; many groups have rigged out each of the restaurant’s five spaces with themes that ensure

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Meet & eat

Of the several galleries available to groups, the largest can accommodate 100 to 120 people. Smaller groups can gather among tanks featuring the aquatic environments. The entire aquarium can accommodate 500 for a sit-down meal. BLUE WATER CAFÉ Q West Coast cuisine inspired by the sea is also on the menu at Blue Water Café, where fine dining meets the deep blue sea. A perennial favourite, the main restaurant seats 170 people comfortably, with smaller private dining areas accommodating sit-down groups of between 12 and 60. Standup receptions of up to 120 people are also possible, as servers bear plates of fresh West Coast canapés. Gracious, unparalleled service provides a special touch in stylish surroundings rigged out with the latest audiovisual equipment, complimentary for groups. A wet bar gives diners a front-row seat to the sushi skills of chefs serving up everything from sea urchin to lobster, and the fresh harvested greens, halibut and sablefish will provide diners with an unforgettable dining experience. Complementing the menu is one of the largest and most diverse wine lists in the city, including vintages perfect for celebrating a new marriage, successful conference or that latest blockbuster business deal. WATERVIEW Q Waterview is a hidden gem in Vancouver,

Vancouver Aquarium’s Teck Connections gallery brings off-site events together | SUBMITTED Blue Water Café’s Arctic Room offers an elegant, intimate setting for dining | STEVE LI

guests enjoy different experiences within the venue throughout their stay. VANCOUVER AQUARIUM Q There’s more to the Vancouver Aquarium than fish – and that includes its catering menu, which serves up grass-fed beef alongside sustainably harvested seafood. Best known as a tourist attraction located in the middle of Stanley Park – an urban wilderness steps from downtown – the Vancouver Aquarium is also an internationally recognized research, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation organization. Continental influences inspire chef Tim Bedford to create dishes that both entertain the palate and raise awareness of the sea’s bounty. A partnership with local shellfish shucker Curious Oyster provides guests with a more interactive and educational dining experience.

tucked beneath the Granville Street Bridge opposite Granville Island Public Market. Waterview offers an open floor plan with views overlooking False Creek. The masts of the False Creek Yacht Club lend a nautical ambience as pedestrians, cyclists and rollerbladers course their way along the seawall that leads to Stanley Park. Waterview fits right in, with 3,250 square feet of contemporary – and flexible – space for hosting events of up to 255 people standing, or 220 sitting down. Whether the event is a corporate meeting or a cocktail reception, a banquet or banner-year celebration, the space was extensively renovated in 2015 to create a secluded venue in touch with Vancouver’s maritime spirit. Moreover, catering is provided exclusively by Culinary Capers, located on the same floor. A respected name in Vancouver catering circles with 30 years’ experience, Culinary Capers serves up delicious canapés and fullcourse meals that will please the most discriminating palates. É

Event spaces with living backdrops. With over 50,000 amazing aquatic creatures itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say that the Vancouver Aquarium is the most unforgettable event venue in Vancouver.

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ABOARD Hoist your next meeting onto a floating venue

BY SUSAN M BOYCE

hroughout time, the allure and romance of taking to the high seas has never wavered. And, in the West Coast’s competitive conference market, floating conference/convention venues are gaining popularity as event planners strive to provide delegates with fresh and creative experiences. Once known for parties and dodgy decor, today’s floating venues are sophisticated, luxurious and headed by savvy operators well versed in providing five-star cuisine, diverse entertainment and white-glove service – all set against an ever-changing natural backdrop. “When you’re on a ship, it’s so much more than just the four walls you’d have in a hotel,” explains Russell Bennett, general manger of Vancouver Cruises. “We’re showcasing Vancouver in a way even locals don’t normally get to see. You can eat, drink, dance, and if it’s a corporate event,

The famous Harbour Cruises & Events paddlewheeler, the 95-passenger MVP Constitution, is a perennial favourite for those meeting on the water in Vancouver | HARBOUR CRUISES & EVENTS

RUSSELL BENNETT | GENERAL MANGER, VANCOUVER CRUISES

When you’re on a ship, it’s so much more than just the four walls you’d have in a hotel

you know you’ll have the full amount of time you’re on board to meet everyone you want to network with, so there’s less pressure.” Founded in 1983, Vancouver Cruises operates three boats (the Queen of Diamonds boasting 360-degree views from her 2,400 square feet of upper deck; the Royal Vancouver; and Abitibi, a retired tugboat shipped across the country from the Great Lakes) and can accommodate up to 400 people. Sabina Smirnow, sales and service manager for Magic

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Sabina Smirnow, sales and service manager for Magic Yacht Charters in Vancouver: customized events for up to 400 guests include the dining menu and themes ranging from Caribbean festivals to a date with Marilyn Monroe | RICHARD LAM

Yacht Charters, notes that people are often surprised to discover floating spaces are able to provide a high-end dining experience at a price comparable to land-based venues. “Like anything, it’s economy of scale, but it’s quite possible to have a three- to four-hour corporate event with a meal for 100 at a cost of $100 per person. If there are more people, the price could even include a couple of drinks.” Smirnow adds that hiring a full-time, on-board executive chef has allowed the company to increase menu flexibility and quality control. With over two decades of experience, Magic Yacht Charters operates four boats out of two Vancouver marinas - Coal Harbour and Plaza of Nations. They provide fully customized menus for groups of 10 to 400 and list events with Caribbean dancers, tattoo artists, photo booths and even a Marilyn Monroe impersonator among their portfolio of themed, custom cruises. In Victoria, Lauren and John Douglas operate a fleet of 17 vessels – three dedicated to the meeting/event market – out of the Coast Harbourside Hotel in James Bay and a marina adjacent to the seaplane terminal in the city’s Inner Harbour. Originally a one-boat whale watching tour company, Orca Spirit Adventures now provides conference and event space for up to 170 guests. Its largest boat, Orca Spirit II, is a luxuriously refurbished passenger ferry that was originally built in Japan and now offers multiple viewing decks, catering services, audiovisual equipment and a dance floor. According to Lauren Douglas, it is also the largest venue of this type in Victoria. Catalina Adventure and Pacific Explorer I provide more intimate settings for smaller groups, and Douglas anticipates a second, larger catamaran will join the Orca Spirit fleet soon. In North Vancouver, Celebration on Water converted a retired BC Ferries vessel built in the early 1960s into a floating conference venue. Now permanently moored at Mosquito Creek Marina near Lonsdale Quay, Spirit of the Nation can host 160 people for a sit-down meal

The 80-foot Catalina Adventure is a high-speed, 80-foot catamaran with large viewing decks and stadium seating on the bow. It is part of the Victoria-based fleet of convention-ready vessels operated by Orca Sprit Adventures | ORCA SPIRIT ADVENTURES

in the air-conditioned dining room and up to 350 for a cocktail event. A 3,000-square-foot upper deck creates an exquisite location for outdoor mingling and savouring the downtown skyline. “Although we’re stationary, this is a completely different experience from a hotel ballroom,” says Astrid Trittenbass, director of sales, marketing and events. “You’re out in the fresh air, connecting with nature, seeing the moonrise. It creates a more casual, fun environment.” Even getting onboard becomes part of the experience. “If the ladies are wearing high heels and don’t want to risk the six-minute walk along the wharf, we can arrange to have them picked up and shuttled to the ship on a pontoon boat. Most of the guys, though, especially the older gentlemen, want to stroll down the dock so they can admire the other boats.” For a historic twist on a contemporary meeting, Harbour Cruises & Events offers five boats for meeting spaces including the unique MPV Constitution. Launched in July 1983, this 95-passenger ship is Vancouver’s only authentic paddlewheeler and one of the City’s most photographed vessels. Ships depart from Coal Harbour and are fully equipped for catering, presentations and musical entertainment. É

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LESSONS LEARNED

First rule is to keep calm … and carry a doorstop BY BAILA LAZARUS

here are few industries where Murphy’s Law has such a strong relationship as with event planning. Even so, as often as things go wrong, it’s rare that planners will start looking at the force majeure clause of their contracts. Yet that’s what happened when David Clark was faced with what seemed like an impossible circumstance.

The president of BC Event Management was getting set to build Fox Sports’ innovative studio space for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in June 2015. But when the freighter carrying the building’s aluminum trusses broke down in the Panama Canal, Clark had to draw on his 30 years of industry experience to create a miracle. “It was the impossible project where everything that could go wrong did go wrong,” says Clark of the structure, which was built in Jack Poole Plaza. “We only had two and a half weeks to do what should have taken six months.” As unachievable as the project seemed, it was done, and on time. Clark credits these tips: 1. Plan every detail far in advance so that when key elements change, and they will, you have bandwidth to deal with the changes. Leave no room for misinterpretation. 2. Spend the money on excellent freelancers and specialists to augment your regular staff. 3. Make your very best estimate of the time difficult tasks will take – and then double it. 4. Realize that key crew will burn out on multi-day “builds” and plan for staff to work shifts rather than constant long days. Pam McCarthy, owner of Five Star Events of Calgary, agrees that you can never be too prepared. Having been in the business 15 years, McCarthy extols the benefits of technology to manage everything from online registration to dietary restrictions. “I can do a data capture with a click of a button,” says McCarthy. “I can’t tell you the number of man-hours that has saved.”

David Clark, president, BC Event Management, Vancouver: “It was the impossible project where everything that could go wrong did go wrong” | BC EVENT MANAGEMENT

But relying on technology also has its drawbacks. McCarthy has experienced this when a venue’s Wi-Fi signal was so weak she couldn’t share vital email messages. McCarthy’s advice is to check the Wi-Fi hot and dead spots to properly plan the location of Internet-dependent staging. McCarthy has also learned to anticipate problems when it comes to loading and unloading equipment. Many venues don’t have a direct route from the garage or loading bay to the setup location, she warns. Often, you have to factor in waiting times when multiple users show up at the loading zone. And don’t forget about heavy convention hall doors that swing shut, locking you out. “I’ve learned the hard way,” says McCarthy. “I have those wooden wedges in my car at all times to prop the doors open.” Whatever happens in the course of an event, don’t panic. That’s astute advice from Eventsage CEO Kimberly Rohachuk, who often finds it’s not the venue where challenges occur, but with the attendees. In what might be a once-in-a-lifetime mishap, Rohachuk was running an event in the middle of a desert when someone broke a tooth on an olive pit. But good advance planning saved the day. She had set up an emergency tent near their site and had a dune buggy ready to take people back to town as fast as possible. And then there are the “party” types. “I’ve been called in the middle of the night because there was a person lying in the hallway with no pants on. ... You are 911 for your clients so you better figure

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out how to deal with each situation.” Rohachuk also emphasizes the need to find out what else is going on in the venue or the city. “If you don’t ask the right questions, you’re going to be hit with a surprise.” On one occasion she had a group booked into a hotel that was hosting a direct competitor of her client. “God forbid, those two had meetings going on at the same time,” she says. Another time, she ran into traffic problems in downtown Vancouver. “I was trying to do a transfer and the Naked Bike Ride was going down Robson Street.” While it may not work in every circumstance, Rohachuk always has an emergency “crash kit” with her. It contains, among other things, duct tape (for a wild attendee, she jokes), basic first aid, zap straps and tampons, which are “really hard to find in Europe.” É

Pam McCarthy, president and owner, Five Star Events, Calgary: check the venue’s Wi-Fi for weak spots | FIVE STAR EVENTS

Kimberly Rohachuk, CEO, Eventsage, Vancouver: “if you don’t ask the right questions, you’re going to be hit with a surprise” | EVENTSAGE

KIMBERLY ROHACHUK | CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, EVENTSAGE I’ve been called in the middle of the night because there was a person lying in the hallway with no pants on

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UPAT WHISTLER Canada’s No. 1 ski resort now non-stop all seasons BY BAILA LAZARUS

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre was named 2012 cultural centre of the year by Aboriginal Tourism BC | HANDOUT

fter a post-recession slump that even the 2010 Winter Olympic Games couldn’t rouse the town out of, Whistler celebrated a record-breaking July in 2015, and summer has surpassed winter in the number of visitors.

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Chantelle Dean, sales and service co-ordinator at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre: “the centre brings with it a sixth sense of peace and serenity” | BAILA LAZARUS The 5,400-square-foot Great Hall at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre can host 130 for a meal or 300 for a reception. Canoes and other displays are lifted off the floor to open the space while keeping the cultural artifacts for viewing | SUBMITTED

Hotels were full, restaurants were hopping and meetings were being booked at Canada’s favourite winter and summer hot spot. At the hub of event bookings is the Whistler Conference Centre, offering 40,000 square feet of meeting rooms, including a 16,500-square-foot ballroom, an 8,700-square-foot foyer, a 300-seat theatre and 13 breakout rooms. “Our motto is ‘Rethink the Meet,’” says Karen Goodwin, vice-president of market development and sales for Tourism Whistler, which administers the facility. “You can have dinner at the Sliding Centre, go night time bungee jumping, have mini Olympic Games or experience the biathlon. People who keep bringing their meetings back here – they get it.” Goodwin acknowledges the growth in business over the past few years, up five per cent in 2013, eight per cent in 2014 and heading to 25 per cent for 2015. Anticipating the uptick, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler has put $2 million into renovating its ballroom and meeting spaces, with work completed mid-December 2015. Recently rated the No. 1 ski resort hotel and No. 1 golf resort hotel in Canada by a Condé Nast Traveler reader’s poll, the hotel offers 32,000 square feet of conference facilities. Meeting rooms range from the 325-square-foot Tremblant, which is a perfect size for 18 in boardroom setup, to the 6,600-square-foot Frontenac ballroom, which can hold 550 for a reception or 400 for a sit-down meal. “Whistler is really a family-friendly conference destination,” says Fairmont Chateau Whistler sales manager Gwen Baudisch. Participants’ guests can use the spa and pool, but also the numerous activities within walking distance of the hotel.

CHANTELLE DEAN | SALES AND SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR, SQUAMISH LIL’WAT CULTURAL CENTRE

There’s a broader scope of physical and spiritual beauty here

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Up at Whistler

The Hilton Resort and Spa has 10,000 square feet of meeting space just a five-minute walk from the town centre | SUBMITTED Whether you’re a ski enthusiast or just like ambling through postcardperfect winter scenes, Whistler can offer a great respite after long days of meetings | BAILA LAZARUS

“What Whistler has done well is its ability to diversify,” she adds. “It’s no longer just a winter or summer resort. There are so many activities that can make their conference work here.” The Fairmont’s experienced guides can take groups on hiking and biking excursions in the Whistler Valley, and the hotel can also arrange cooking or mixology classes with expert staff. The Fairmont is one of the “fabulous four” luxury hotels in Whistler that all offer meeting options. The others are the Four Seasons Resort and Residences, the Westin Resort and Spa and the Hilton Resort and Spa. While the Fairmont and Four Seasons are east of the town centre, at the base of the ski hill, the Westin and Hilton are perfectly located for golf enthusiasts, located right across the road from the Whistler Golf Club driving range. “Whistler is that great place where you can be focused on what you’re doing, then turn off in the evening and go out and bond,” says Lisa St-Amand, director of sales

and marketing for the Hilton, which offers 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Asked how the four larger hotels manage in such a small town, she says, “Sometimes we’re competitors and sometimes we’re partners. We know we need each other. It’s family.” One of the busiest venues in Whistler is the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Honoured in 2012 as the cultural centre of the year by Aboriginal Tourism BC, the centre boasts a stunning atrium space enhanced with collections of Squamish and Lil’wat native art and offers a real Night at the Museum experience. The 5,400-square-foot great hall can be used for a reception of 300 or sit-down banquet for 130, and has a 650-square-foot adjoining outdoor deck; the round Istken Hall and Café can hold 250 in reception setup and 130 for dinner; the mezzanine level and longhouse hold 300 for receptions and (weather permitting) 150 for outdoor events; and the theatre seats up to 98. Educational activities, cultural celebrations and performances can augment any event, and even the gift shop can be left open for clients to browse and learn about the native history and culture. “There’s a broader scope of physical and spiritual beauty here,” says sales and service co-ordinator Chantelle

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Dean. “The centre brings with it a sixth sense of peace and serenity.” Also taking advantage of the area’s physical beauty, the Whistler Sliding Centre can be set up for meetings and weddings, and offers something few people in the world will ever try – a ride in a bobsleigh down one of the few Olympic tracks in the world. Part of Whistler Sport Legacies, the centre has enclosed and tented areas that can fit up to 600 for a reception and 100 for dinner, winter or summer. After a day of meetings, an experienced driver will take three or four passengers down the exact track used in the 2010 Winter Olympics. The latest meeting space to open is part of the Toptable Group, which operates CinCin in Vancouver and Araxi in Whistler. The company bought the Savage Beagle and renovated it into Bar Oso, an upstairs Spanish-inspired restaurant, and the Cellar, a downstairs 3,400-squarefoot meeting venue. “We took note of people calling Araxi wanting to seat 40 or 50,” says Toptable president Michael Doyle. “There’s been no real restaurant space for 50 that’s private. We’ll be able to seat up to 60 for dinner and 100 for a cocktail reception.” The venue will feature state-of-the-art audiovisual, a wine wall and demonstration kitchen. É

Nestled high up in the mountains, the Whistler Sliding Centre can host 100 seated indoors or 300 for an outdoor reception | SUBMITTED The Fairmont Chateau Whistler was recently rated the No. 1 ski resort hotel and No. 1 golf resort hotel in Canada by a Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll | SUBMITTED

GWEN BAUDISCH | SALES MANAGER, FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER

What Whistler has done well is its ability to diversify. It’s no longer just a winter or summer resort

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s a business traveller in the late 1990s, Malaysian-Chinese businessman Song Hoi-see held no illusions about the nofrills life of an entrepreneur flying economy class — he was one of them.

Fairmont Vancouver Airport: mountains, international jets frame luxury hotel at Vancouver International Airport | FAIRMONT HOTELS

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YVR welcomes the world

Becky Parker, senior catering manager for Fairmont Vancouver Airport: the hotel has 16 different meeting rooms and 8,800 square feet of event space that can accommodate groups of up to 150 people | CHUNG CHOW Plaza Premium Group founder Song Hoi-see: business travellers can grab a nap, a snack, a shower – or access state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment for presentations at the Plaza Premium Lounge at YVR, the first in North America | PLAZA PREMIUM GROUP

A Distinguished Visitors Lounge provides VIP space for up to 20 people to talk business

It was depressingly different from his former career in investment banking, where first- and business-class travel perks such as airline-owned lounges made it easy to stay energized and connect with clients. The disparity gave Song an idea - build a better lounge and make it available to all travellers. In 1998 he opened the world’s first independent airport lounges, in Hong Kong International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Today, Song’s Plaza Premium Group has 2,500 employees and more than 120 lounge facilities in 35 major airports around the world, including a trio at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - the company’s first locations in North America. There are three inside security, at the domestic, international and U.S. departures terminals. International is largest, accommodating up to 180 guests. Outside the security gates at U.S./international arrivals

there’s a reservation-only Distinguished Visitors Lounge that provides VIP space for up to 20 people to talk business. You can grab a snack, a nap or a shower, conduct a business meeting and even use on-site audiovisual equipment to make a presentation to a client, explains Brian Pan, lounge manager for Plaza Premium Lounge Vancouver. “If a group of business travellers want to have a meeting or they’re on different flights but somehow get connected here at Vancouver, they can meet in the VIP rooms,” Pan says. “We can provide refreshments, beverages and if need be we can look at providing items such as projection screens or projectors.” In a statement, YVR says the airport offers “a diverse range of meeting rooms and services designed to suit the needs of our many travellers - from international business people connecting through YVR en route to another international destination, to domestic travellers who

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YVR’s award-winning international terminal: on track to welcome 5.4 million international visitors this year. In 2015, YVR was named the top airport in North America in a survey of 13 million passengers from 108 countries | VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

need to stay connected and conduct business while in transit.” YVR also points to Fairmont Vancouver Airport, the luxury hotel that sits just 90 steps away from the exit door for international arrivals. The hotel was voted No. 1 airport hotel in North America and sixth in the world at the 2015 Skytrax World Airport Awards. “With the unique location and nature of the hotel, short lead time meetings are very common, and special procedures have been put in place to accommodate same-day meetings, seven days a week,” YVR says. Becky Parker, senior catering manager for Fairmont Vancouver Airport, notes that the hotel has 16 different meeting rooms and has 8,800 square feet of space that can accommodate groups of up to 150 people. Business travellers who use the hotel as a base of operations after landing at YVR are common, Parker says. They could be head office executives dropping in to Metro Vancouver briefly for meetings with branch employees, or headoffice human resources staff using Fairmont’s facilities to hold interviews. “Generally what we see at this hotel is the flyin, fly-out traveller, a lot of executives coming in,” Parker says. “More than half of our rooms have a preset executive boardroom table. We do get a lot of last-minute calls for things, so we try to make it as smooth as possible for guests coming in. “All of the meeting space here does have natural light, every single room, which is great. A lot of the meeting space also overlooks the runways so it’s a bit of an interesting view because there is always a lot of activity out here.” The hotel can provide audiovisual equipment, and its executive chef does the menu for catering functions. Sometimes, she notes, the hotel’s proximity to the airport comes as a surprise to people arriving from out of town. “We had a guest - it wasn’t one of my clients, but this poor fellow who was flying in for a meeting. He arrived at the airport and booked a rental car thinking he had to drive to get to our hotel. I guess the GPS was just going in circles.” É

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Provincewide transportation resources Airlines Air Canada 5520 Miller Rd, Richmond, V7B 1L9 1-800-361-7585 conventions.congres@aircanada.ca, www.aircanada.com/conventions

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

Central Mountain Air 6431 Airport Rd Box 998, Smithers, V0J 2N0 250-877-5000, f-250-847-3744, 1-866-731-7992 charters@flycma.com, www.flycma.com

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

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

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

Harbour Air Seaplanes/Westcoast Air/ Whistler Air/Tantalus Air

Bus Services Cantrail Coach Lines Inc

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Car Rentals Avis Rent A Car Downtown (757 Hornby St), Vancouver 604-606-2869 www.avis.ca

Hertz Canada Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-606-3785, 1-800-654-3131 www.hertz.ca

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Budget Rent A Car Downtown (416 West Georgia St), Vancouver 604-668-7000, 1-800-268-8900 conventions@bc.budget.com, www.bc.budget.com/conventions 724 Douglas St, Victoria 250-953-5300, f-250-953-5227, 1-800-668-9833 www,budgetvictoria.com

Discount Car & Truck Rentals Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver/Richmond 604 207-8140, f-604 370-0583, 1-866-310-CARS reservations@discountcarbc.com, www.discountcar.com 742 Johnson St, Victoria 250-405-5255, f-250-361-4509, 1-866-310-CARS victoria@discountcarbc.com

Enterprise Rent A Car Vanc In’t Airport 9051 Beckwith Rd, Richmond 604-303-1117, 1-866-799-7968 www.enterpriserentacar.ca Downtown (550 Bute St), Vancouver 604-689-7377, f-604-688-5505, 1-800-736-8222 2507 Government St, Victoria 250-475-6900, f-250-382-6900, 1-800-736-8222

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Regional map of British Columbia

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CACHE CREEK bt

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How to use Meeting Places’ region-by-region directories of venues and services MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE Q If you’re looking for details of specific venues, start with “meeting places at a glance,” below. First check the British Columbia map on page 33 to confirm which region your event is in, then browse the listings under that region.

Welcome to the meeting planners’ resource section of Meeting Places, including directories of all the resources you’ll need for planning meetings, conferences, conventions and trade shows throughout British Columbia. Start by using the colour-coded map of British Columbia on page 33 to identify the region of your intended event. Then use the two main sections of the Meeting Places resource guide: “Meeting places at a glance,” which offers details of meeting venues in each region; and regional directories, which guide you to all the services you’ll need wherever you are holding your event.

REGIONAL DIRECTORIES Q Refer to the British Columbia map on page 33 for the page numbers of individual regional directories. The introductory pages will update you on the latest news: new conference or convention facilities that have come online in the past year, or significant meeting-venue renovations. The directories that follow list the services available in each of the region’s towns and cities.

VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS 47 VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS 69 THOMPSON OKANAGAN 81 KOOTENAY ROCKIES 91 CARIBOO CHILCOTIN COAST 95 NORTHERN B.C. 99 COMPANY INDEX

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COMPANY INDEX Q 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.

The Royal Hotel/604-792-1210

VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS 1

145

Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre/604-870-1050

700

Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre/ 604-557-1458

5,000

•

Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre/ 604-931-9011

250

106

•

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

600

140

•

250

•

Harrison Beach Hotel/604-796-1111

•

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

300

340

•

Cascades Casino Resort/604-530-1500

700

•

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

120

Langley Events Centre/604-882-8800

6,696

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

100

600

Coquitlam

Abbotsford Abbotsford Centre/604-743-5000

• 116

•

Delta

Travelodge Abbotsford/604-859-5255

300

•

University of the Fraser Valley/604-854-4522

400

200

•

Gibsons

Accent Inns Burnaby/604-473-5000

128

•

Bonniebrook Lodge and Chasters Dining/ 604-886-2887

Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel/604-297-4565

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

900

200

•

Element Vancouver Metrotown/604-568-3696

200

169

•

Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby/ 604-298-2010

375

125

•

Coast Tsawwassen Inn/604-943-8221

Burnaby

Hart House Restaurant/604-298-4278

Michael J Fox Theatre/604-664-8875

613

f me etin g roo L arg ms e st m room eet in c apa g city (p e r Num son s) b er o f sle epin g roo ms Re s taur ant on p r e mise Walk s to s h ops/ re st Poo aura l/sp nt s a /g y m Airp or t s hu t t le

Num

b er o

b er o f me etin g ro L arg om e st m s room eet capa ing city (p e r Num son s) b er o f sle epin g roo ms Re s taur ant on p rem Walk ises to s h ops/ r e s taur Poo l/sp ant s a /g y m Airp or t s hu t t le

Meeting places at a glance

Harrison Hot Springs

•

Chilliwack •

Langley

Chilliwack Golf Club/604-823-6521

120

•

Chilliwack Heritage Park/604-824-9927

3,500

•

New Westminster

The Falls Golf Club/604-745-4653

160

•

Anvil Centre/604-515-3830

• •

196

•

Inn at the Quay/604-520-1776

150

800

126

•

Richmond

•

North Vancouver Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd/604-980-9311

•

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

175

162

•

Lonsdale Quay Hotel/604-986-6111

150

•

North Vancouver Hotel/604-987-4461

• •

f me etin g roo L arg ms est m room eet in c apa g city (p e r Num son s) ber o f sle epin g ro oms Re s taur ant on p r e mise Walk s to sh ops /r e s taur Poo l/sp ant s a /g y m Airp or t s hut t le

Num

b er o

b er o f me etin g roo L arg ms est m room e et capa ing city (p e r Num son s) ber o f sle epin g ro oms Re s taur ant on p rem Walk ises to sh ops /r e s taur Poo l/sp ant s a /g y m Airp or t s hut t le

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•

Accent Inns Vancouver Airport/604-273-3311

Cambie Community Centre/604-233-8399

120

206

•

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

800

290

•

Fairmont Vancouver Airport/604-207-5200

140

392

•

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

180

140

•

Hilton Vancouver Airport/604-233-6336

400

237

•

John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse/604-247-2951

190

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

500

374

•

Port Coquitlam

Richmond Olympic Oval/778-296-1400

3,400

Poco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre/ 604-941-6216

Riverside Banquet Hall/604-244-7755

500

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

180

438

•

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel/604-233-3951

1,000

390

•

Vancouver Airport Marriott/604-276-2112

435

237

•

1,052

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier/604-973-8007

500

106

•

Pitt Meadows Pitt Meadows Golf Club/604-465-5431

200

Sky Hangar/604-239-0760

500

Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club/604-465-9380

200

180

•

Port Moody Old Mill Boathouse/604-936-1155

100

•

Powell River Beach Gardens Resort & Marina/604-485-6267

100

•

Powell River Town Centre Hotel/604-485-3000

300

•

TO BOOK YOUR 2017 MEETING PLACES AB AD Call Katherine at 604-608-5158 or email kbutler@biv.com Space Close: September 16, 2016

•

• •

•

Surrey •

Bell Performing Arts Centre/604-507-6355

The Place to Meet Seaside Breathtaking harbour views, full-service hospitality and luxurious boutique accommodation. Offering 10,000 sq. ft. of versatile function space just minutes from downtown Vancouver, Award winning location & service. Enjoy a small boardroom meeting or corporate retreat. SCAN CODE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEETING PACKAGE

138 VICTORY SHIP WAY, NORTH VANCOUVER FOR INQUIRIES CALL 604.973.8009 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com/SeasideMeetingsOffer

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Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition/604-576-9461

3,000

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

855

Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Ltd/604-538-1212

200

Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel/604-582-9288

650

Surrey Golf Club/604-576-8224

150

•

• 279

•

• •

•

Tsawwassen Beach Grove Golf Club/604-943-1155

250

•

Vancouver ArtStarts in Schools/604-336-0626

100

BC Place/604-669-2300

54,500

Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre/604-633-2050

200

Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver/ 604-633-4342 Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art/ 604-682-3455 Bridges Restaurant/604-687-7351

1 1 3

• • 118 143

• •

160

• •

•

150

•

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa/604-687-0575

300

240

•

Coast Coal Harbour Hotel/604-697-0202

550

220

•

Comfort Inn Downtown/604-605-4341

•

Conferences & Accommodation at UBC/ 604-822-1060 Creekside Community Recreation Centre/ 604-257-3050

200 4

5,000

•

150

Croatian Cultural Centre/604-879-0154

740

Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition/604-293-2221

120

Delta Vancouver Suites/604-689-8188

120

Doolin’s Irish Pub/604-605-4328

• •

•

225

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

600

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

300

357

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver/604-662-1915

1,500

556

Fairmont Paciﬁc Rim/604-695-5300

500

Fairmont Waterfront/604-691-1991

788

•

• •

Pan Paciﬁc Vancouver/604-662-8111

700

503

•

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

117

•

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront/604-689-9211

720

442

•

Ramada Vancouver/Metrotown/604-433-8255

122

•

201

•

120

Robert H Lee Alumni Centre/604-822-1922

300

Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel/604-689-8033

150

275

•

Rosewood Hotel Georgia/604-682-5566

280

156

•

Roxy Cabaret/604-331-7999

350

Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre/604-681-2211

200

Science World at Telus World of Science/ 604-443-7440

400

Scotiabank Dance Centre/604-606-6400

200

Scottish Cultural Centre/604-263-6955

390

SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services/ 778-782-5800

420

302

•

• •

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel/ 604-331-1000

1,350

733

•

St Regis Hotel/604-681-1135

•

Stanley Park Pavilion/604-602-3088

200

Sutton Place Hotel/604-682-5511

300

561

•

Sylvia Hotel/604-681-9321

120

•

Terminal City Club/604-488-8640

300

•

UBC Alma Mater Society Conference Centre/ 604-822-6704

900

UBC Robson Square/604-827-5444

240

Vancouver Alpen Club /604-874-3811

315

•

• •

33,000

•

Vancouver Lookout/604-689-0421

220

377

•

489

•

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown/ 604-684-1128

600

•

Vancouver Rowing Club/604-687-3400

185

•

180

•

150

•

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

200

245

•

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre/604-707-1934

260

197

•

Hyatt Regency Vancouver/604-683-1234

1,650

644

•

Law Courts Restaurant/604-684-8818

300

•

Lord Stanley Suites on the Park/604-688-9299

•

Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver/604-687-1122

200

197

•

Moda Hotel/604-683-4251

•

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

270

OPUS Hotel Vancouver/604-642-6787

•

• •

438

•

VanDusen Botanical Garden/604-257-6915

200

Waterview/604-875-0123

255

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa/604-608-5309

•

Westin Bayshore Vancouver/604-682-3377

2,000

511

•

Westin Grand Vancouver/604-602-1999

120

206

•

YWCA Hotel/604-895-5840

155

•

Whistler Aava Whistler Hotel/604-932-2522

120

178

•

Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler/800-667-3363

158

•

Delta Whistler Village Suites/604-905-6511

120

207

•

Fairmont Chateau Whistler/604-938-8000

1,300

550

•

• •

•

2,000

372

•

• •

•

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

700

16,000

Vancouver Convention Centre/604-647-7345

Heritage Hall/604-879-4816

Vancouver Aquarium/604-659-3400

100

Paciﬁc National Exhibition/604-253-2311

•

Georgian Court Hotel/604-682-5555

Paciﬁc Institute of Culinary Arts/604-734-4488

•

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver/604-689-9333

Granville Island Hotel/604-683-7373

•

Num

b er o

b er o f me etin g roo L arg ms e st m room eet capa ing city (p e r Num son s) b er o f sle epin g roo ms Re s taur ant on p rem Walk ises to s h ops/ r e s taur Poo l/sp ant s a /g y m Airp or t s hu t t le

Meeting places at a glance

•

Nicklaus North Golf Course/604-938-9898

150

Nita Lake Lodge/604-966-5803

170

• •

•

Pan Paciﬁc Whistler Village Centre/604-966-5500

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre/604-964-0995

150

The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler/604-905-5000

1,100

Whistler Conference Centre/604-932-3928

1,800

•

• 400

•

Courtenay •

•

VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS Black Creek Black Creek Community Centre/250-337-5190

200

Coastal Black Estate Winery/250-337-8325

350

Num

b er o

b er o f me etin g roo L arg ms e st m room eet capa ing city (p e r Num son s) b er o f sle epin g roo ms Re s taur ant on p rem Walk ises to s h ops/ r e s taur Poo l/sp ant s a /g y m Airp or t s hu t t le

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• •

Anco Inn 1998 Ltd/250-334-2451

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

220

140

•

275

•

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

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

Kingﬁsher Oceanside Resort & Spa/250-338-1323

Travelodge Courtenay/800-795-9486

•

• •

•

Cowichan Bay

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

Coast Discovery Inn and Marina/250-287-9225

150

Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River/250-914-5117

Maritime Heritage Centre/250-286-3161

180

•

Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre/250-746-4955

•

Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay/250-715-1000

200

•

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

100

•

Cowichan Golf & Country Club/250-746-7211

180

•

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre/250-746-0425

•

Ocean Resort/250-923-4281

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

125

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

200

Royal Coachman Inn/250-286-0231

Tidemark Theatre/250-287-7465

467

• • •

•

• •

•

731

•

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

175

•

Providence Farm/250-746-4204

100

•

Quamichan Inn/250-746-7028

100

Quwutsun Cultural & Conference Centre/ 250-746-8119

250

•

• •

Vancouver Rowing Club STANLEY PARK

he Harbour Room, Trophy Lounge and Carver Room offer balcony and deck access with some of the most spectacular views in Vancouver. A perfect location for seminars, business retreats, lunches, weddings, cocktail receptions, dances or gala dinners. This heritage building was opened in 1911 and still maintains its original character. Just minutes from downtown, and with three different rooms within one venue, the Vancouver Rowing Club can provide for all your group’s needs.

Exclusive catering provided by Emelle’s Catering 604-875-6551 info@emelles.com www.emelles.com

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

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Travelodge Duncan/250-748-4311

Saturna Island

300

•

180

•

Gabriola Island The Haven/800-222-9211

Num

b er o

b er o f me etin g roo L arg ms e st m room eet capa ing city (p e r Num son s) b er o f sle epin g roo ms Re s taur ant on p rem Walk ises to s h ops/ r e s taur Poo l/sp ant s a /g y m Airp or t s hu t t le

Meeting places at a glance

Saturna Lodge/250-539-2254

Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club/250-656-3136

200

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre/250-665-7511

175

Hornby Island

Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa/250-655-9770

Sea Breeze Lodge/250-335-2321

Sooke

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

120

•

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

•

Mount Washington Mount Washington Alpine Resort/250-338-1386

500

650

•

Nanaimo

• • 55

•

Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort/ 250-642-0805

500

121

•

Ocean Wilderness Inn/250-646-2116

•

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

1,090

Best Western Northgate Hotel/250-390-2222

•

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort/250-726-4800

140

133

•

Canadian Princess Resort/800-370-6503

•

200

•

Long Beach Golf Course/250-725-8221

125

300

179

•

Paciﬁc Rim National Park Reserve/250-726-3512

100

•

Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview/250-754-8171

•

Victoria

•

118

•

Grand Hotel Nanaimo/250-758-3000

300

Inn on Long Lake/250-758-1144

Painted Turtle Guesthouse/250-753-4432

Ramada Nanaimo/250-716-2009

Vancouver Island Conference Centre/250-244-4050

1,300

•

Accent Inns Victoria/250-475-7500

•

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria/250-384-4171

150

•

Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa/888-544-2079

120

•

Burnside Gorge Community Association/ 250-388-5251

125

Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites/800-663-5891

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

•

Parksville 2

150

149

Parksville Community & Conference Centre/ 250-248-6234

550

Quality Resort Bayside/250-248-8333

200

Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort/250-248-4674

•

• •

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

300

192

Travelodge Parksville/250-248-2232

110

•

• •

•

• •

•

Pender Island 3

165

•

Port Alberni

Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre/ 250-724-6800 Hospitality Inn/250-723-8111

4 3 3

200 25 75

•

176

•

250

152

•

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

300

240

•

English Inn/250-388-4353

•

Fairmont Empress/250-384-8111

500

477

•

Gardens at HCP, The/250-479-6162

200

Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites/250-385-2405

350

Highland Paciﬁc Golf/250-478-4653

Hotel Grand Paciﬁc/250-380-4453

260

IMAX Victoria/250-480-4887

400

196

• 304

Inn at Laurel Point/250-414-6712

250

200

Magnolia Hotel & Spa/250-381-0999

•

200

236

•

200

100

•

Port Hardy Civic Centre/250-949-8883

126

800

•

Quadra Island 56

•

• •

Gowlland Harbour Resort/250-285-3572

•

Heriot Bay Inn/250-285-3322

150

•

Seascape Waterfront Resort/250-285-3450

100

Quathiaski Cove 60

•

Oak Bay Beach Hotel/250-598-4556

• •

Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour/250-480-3800

Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge/250-285-2042

•

120

•

8 •

•

• •

•

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

225

100

•

Strathcona Hotel/250-220-8582

250

•

2,000

•

Travelodge Victoria/250-388-6611

125

University Centre Farquhar Auditorium/ 250-721-7632

University of Victoria/250-721-8703

100

500

Victoria Conference Centre/250-361-1019

1,500

•

Parkside Hotel & Spa, The/250-940-1200

•

Oswego Hotel/250-294-7500 3

•

Port Hardy

April Point Resort & Spa/250-370-6503

•

Coast Bastion Inn/250-753-6601

Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel/250-724-7171

•

Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel/250-754-6835

Poets Cove Resort & Spa/250-629-2100

•

Ucluelet

Beban Park Recreation Centre/250-756-5202

Beach Club Resort/250-248-8999

•

Sidney

•

• • •

•

Victoria Conservatory of Music - Venue Rentals/ 250-386-5311 Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites/ 250-386-2211

5 3

795 40

•

THOMPSON OKANAGAN 5

220

•

120

700

•

Sandman Inn Kamloops/250-374-1218

•

Accent Inns Kelowna/250-862-8888 Accommodation at University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus/888-318-8666

102

•

300

700

•

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

585

202

Comfort Inn & Suites/250-372-0987

Eaglepoint Golf Resort/250-573-5675

Four Points by Sheraton/250-374-4144

•

Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops/250-376-8288

160

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Hoodoos at Sun Rivers/250-828-9404

Hotel Five540Forty/250-372-2281

250

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200

176

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2,250

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Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre/250-868-5612

1,500

395

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Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club/250-861-4240

150

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Harvest Golf Club/250-862-3103

160

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

195

120

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Hotel Eldorado/866-608-7500

200

•

Inn at Big White/250-491-6174

100

•

Kamloops Golf & Country Club/250-376-8020

100

Paciﬁc Inn & Suites/250-372-0952

150

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Plaza Hotel, The/250-377-8075

220

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Big White Ski Resort/250-491-6150

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

Kamloops Accent Inns Kamloops/250-374-8877

Ramada Kamloops/250-374-0358 Sagebrush Theatre/250-372-3216

Kelowna

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

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Kelowna Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre/ 250-860-9711

350

135

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Lake Okanagan Resort/250-769-3511

150

125

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Meeting places at a glance

Vernon

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

180

Rotary Centre for the Arts/250-717-5304

326

102

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

700

124

150

•

Royal Anne Hotel/250-763-2277

160

•

Fairﬁeld Inn & Suites Vernon/250-260-7829

Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna/250-980-3153

350

212

•

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites/250-550-7777

•

Predator Ridge Resort/888-578-6688

121

•

Sandman Inn Vernon/250-542-4325

•

Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel/ 250-541-2152

250

149

•

Village Green Hotel/250-542-3321

200

127

•

Summerhill Pyramid Winery/250-764-8000

500

•

Merritt Corbett Lake Lodge Ltd/250-378-4334

•

Intown Inn & Suites/250-378-4291

Ramada Limited Merritt/250-378-3567

•

Cove Lakeside Resort, The/250-707-1800

150

100

•

Holiday Inn West Kelowna /250-768-8879

180

•

Mission Hill Family Estate/250-768-6461

300

•

Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel/250-495-6525

Holiday Inn & Suites/250-495-7223

118

Osoyoos Golf & Country Club/250-495-3355

225

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350

226

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Walnut Beach Resort/250-495-5400

160

108

•

Watermark Beach Resort/250-495-5500

200

153

•

150

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

•

Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites Castlegar/ 250-365-2177

Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar/250-365-8444

300

134

•

1,000

203

•

Best Western Cranbrook Hotel/250-417-4002

436

Cranbrook Golf Club/250-426-7812

160

•

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre/ 250-489-4301

250

•

Key City Theatre/250-426-7006

602

Western Financial Place/250-489-0261

140

300

143

3,300

5,000

Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm/250-832-7711

200

114

Podollan Inn /888-668-4180

Salmon Arm Golf Club/250-832-3667

120

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Fairmont Hot Springs

Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill/250-832-2280

200

•

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort/800-663-4979

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Salmon Arm • •

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Creston

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Downtowner Motor Inn/250-428-2238

•

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Fernie

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

250

Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre/ 250-309-1110

350

1,500

•

Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge/ 250-423-5500

200

•

Fernie Stanford Resort/250-423-5000

120

•

Field

Summerland 1

130

Emerald Lake Lodge/403-410-4706

•

Golden 2

110

107

•

Sun Peaks The Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre/250-578-6000

•

Colombo Lodge/250-426-4114

South Okanagan Events Centre/250-490-2460

Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa/ 250-494-8180

•

Cranbrook •

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre/ 250-490-2460

Summerland Golf & Country Club/250-494-7745

•

Castlegar

Penticton Penticton Golf & Country Club/250-492-5626

•

KOOTENAY ROCKIES

•

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

•

West Kelowna

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

•

750

250

•

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

•

Purcell Mountain Lodge/888-767-8989

•

150

Invermere

Tappen

Copper Point Golf Club/250-341-3392

Sunnybrae Community Hall/250-804-5417

Kaslo

140

Valemount

Kaslo Hotel and Pub/250-353-7714

100

Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites/ 250-566-0086

Langham Cultural Society Centre/250-353-2661

200

•

Terracana Ranch /866-968-4304

•

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Nelson •

Baldface Lodge/250-352-0006

•

Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn/250-352-3525

225

Blaylock’s Mansion/250-825-2200

Capitol Theatre/250-352-6363

406

•

NORTHERN B.C.

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Revelstoke Coast Hillcrest Hotel/250-837-3322

150

•

Powder Springs Inn/250-837-5151

100

•

Regent Hotel/250-837-2107

•

Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre/ 250-837-9351

•

450

•

120

•

Encana Events Centre/250-782-7440

800

George Dawson Inn/250-782-9151

•

Stonebridge Hotel/250-782-6226

300

100

•

Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort/250-789-9494

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

North Peace Cultural Centre/250-785-1992

120

Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre/250-262-3233

450

125

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Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel/250-787-0521

300

125

•

100

Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Nelson/250-233-5001

120

•

CARIBOO CHILCOTIN COAST 2

275

•

Ookpik Wilderness Lodge/778-373-8793 4

200

•

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

•

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•

Kitimat Lodge/250-632-6677

•

Bon Voyage Motor Inn/250-964-2333

200

CN Centre/250-561-7777

6,000

Coast Inn of the North/250-563-0121

320

College of New Caledonia/250-562-2131

100

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

350

Econo Lodge City Centre Inn/250-563-1267

•

119

•

Clinton Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd/250-459-2333

•

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa/800-253-8831

150

•

Nimpo Lake 1

•

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

100

•

Billy Barker Casino Hotel/250-992-5533

140

•

Bouchie Lake Community Hall/250-249-5508

•

Esther’s Inn/250-562-4131

180

Exploration Place, The/250-562-1612

100

•

157

•

300

Prince George Civic Centre/250-561-7639

2,000

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

200

225

Quesnel and District Twin Arenas/250-992-7125

1,250

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Ramada Prince George/250-563-0055

2,000

200

•

Travelodge Goldcap Inn/250-563-0666

•

Treasure Cove Hotel & Casino/250-614-9111

•

140

107

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•

Prince Rupert

Quesnel Golf Club/250-249-5550

Ramada Limited Quesnel/250-992-5575

Sandman Hotel Quesnel/250-747-3511

100

106

Travelodge Quesnel/250-992-7071

Crest Hotel/250-624-6771 46

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

300

•

Inn on the Harbour/250-624-9107

Jim Ciccone Civic Centre/250-624-6707

2,500

Lester Centre of the Arts/250-627-8888

700

Prince Rupert Hotel/250-624-6711

150

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Tatla Lake 120

Williams Lake

Smithers Golf & Country Club/250-847-5977 225

•

Terrace

•

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

150

Terrace Sportsplex/250-615-3000

2,000

Coast Fraser Inn Hotel/250-398-7055

•

Ramada Williams Lake/250-392-3321

225

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Smithers 1

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Four Points by Sheraton/250-564-7100

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

•

Grama’s Inn/250-563-7174

Quality Inn & Suites/800-663-8090

•

Prince George

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge & Bear Viewing/ 877-982-2407

Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex/ 250-398-7665

•

Kitimat

BC Central Railway & Forestry Museum/ 250-563-7351

Tatla Lake Hall/250-476-1339

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Bella Coola

The Dean on Nimpo/888-646-7655

•

Granisle

108 Mile Ranch The Hills Health & Guest Ranch/800-668-2233

•

Fort St John

100 Mile House 100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre/250-395-5353

Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd/250-788-4800

Fort Nelson

Rossland Red Mountain Ski Resort/250-362-7384

Lakeview Inn & Suites Chetwynd/250-788-3000 Dawson Creek

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Experience a Canucks game in a new way. Host business clients, or celebrate a special event with friends and family! Suites can accommodate anywhere from 12 to 70 people. Food and beverage orders can be tailored to suit any type of event. A select number of suites are available for Canucks home games throughout the season. Inquire today! Visit canucks.com/singlegamesuites or call 604.899.7423 for more information.

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DRAMATIC EFFECTS

Few places on the planet rival the Lower Mainland and coastal region for unique conference venues

BY BAILA LAZARUS

successful conference requires a location that will draw delegates. With breathtaking mountain and ocean views and a range of venues to choose from, Vancouver and its surroundings is an easy choice. Within the city itself, the Vancouver Convention Centre offers the largest collection and variety of dedicated meeting spaces in the city. More than 460,000 square feet of conference, convention and trade show rooms are located right on the downtown waterfront, close to hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified building boasts the largest

The new $22 million Sea to Sky Gondola opened last spring at Squamish and first-year visitors were estimated at more than 300,000 | SEA TO SKY GONDOLA

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living roof in Canada, making it a good fit for Vancouver’s green lifestyle. Just a stone’s toss away, the Fairmont Pacific Rim and its sister Fairmont Waterfront each have enough meeting space to accommodate approximately 500 at tables, and the Pan Pacific boasts 42,000 square feet of space able to seat up to 600 for meals or 1,200 for a cocktail reception. These conference capacities will soon be dwarfed, however, when the new, distinctively designed Parq Vancouver opens in 2016, adding 62,000 square feet of meeting space, including plans for the largest ballroom in Vancouver. Also new for 2016, the 63-storey Trump

Celebrating its one-year anniversary in the fall of 2015, the new 84,000-squarefoot Anvil Centre in New Westminster can seat 500 for dinners and more than 1,000 for receptions | SUBMITTED

Named the world’s top city garden by National Geographic, the Dr. Sun YatSen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver’s Chinatown can hold 500 for cocktails or 250 seated | SUBMITTED

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The Painted Boat Resort Spa and Marina in Madeira Park on the Sunshine Coast is a stunning waterfront facility perfect for small team retreats. Its multipurpose meeting room can hold 70 at tables or 90 for cocktails | BAILA LAZARUS

In the centre of Metro Vancouver, Anvil Centre is a unique backdrop for conferences, tradeshows, meetings, and special events. With four levels of versatile spaces, the possibilities are virtually endless at Anvil Centre. From small, intimate functions to conferences, meetings, and banquets for up to 400 people, Anvil Centre’s conﬁgurable ﬂoor plans and theatre space can accommodate a wide variety of events and activities.

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International Hotel & Tower plans to offer 15,000 square feet of conference rooms. At a more intimate level, the new Glowbal at Telus Garden is able to accommodate up to 54 in its Gold Room, and the boutique-style Loden Hotel has a dazzling penthouse suite that fits 80 for a reception. For serene inspiration, head to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Named the world’s top city garden by National Geographic, the facility features a collection of ancient miniature trees, one-of-a-kind Taihu stones and a jade pond with colourful koi fish. It can hold 500 for cocktails or 250 seated. A little farther out from the downtown core, Starwood Hotels’ Element brand made its western Canadian debut, opening Element Vancouver Metrotown in February 2015. It includes 3,500 square feet of meeting space able to fit 190 for banquets and 300 for a reception. Heading even farther east, the new 84,000-squarefoot Anvil Centre is New Westminster’s flagship meeting venue. It boasts 18,000 square feet of dedicated event and conference space. It has the capacity to seat 500 at tables and more than 1,000 for receptions. Between Vancouver and Hope, several large facilities offer open exhibition spaces that work well for trade shows, including the 120,000-square-foot Tradex in Abbotsford and 22,000-square-foot Agriplex in Cloverdale.

AN EVENT LIKE NO OTHER STARTS WITH A SETTING LIKE NO OTHER Even the most intimate meeting will feel at home at the Vancouver Convention Centre — the award-winning facility perched on the downtown waterfront.

There’s nothing our team of seasoned professionals can’t handle. No event is too big or too small for this facility that was created to inspire.

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New in this category is Sky Helicopters’ purpose-built Sky Hangar in Pitt Meadows. Its 6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art showroom has a 20-foot ceiling that creates a spacious facility, big enough to drive cars into or for Sky to park its helicopters inside. North of the city, at Squamish, the new $22 million Sea to Sky Gondola opened last spring. First-year visitors were estimated at more than 300,000. The gondola was instrumental in Squamish being named the “best mountain town to visit in North America” by CNNMoney. Moving out of the Lower Mainland, but less than a day’s drive (or short flight), the Sunshine Coast allows groups to access rural surroundings while still getting their work done. The Painted Boat Resort Spa and Marina in Madeira Park is a stunning waterfront facility that is perfect for small team retreats. Gather in the morning, kayak in the afternoon and hit the spa for an evening treatment. Its multi-purpose meeting room can hold 70 at tables or 90 for cocktails. Farther up the coast, take a trip back in time in the Tudor-style buildings of the historic Powell River Townsite. Here, the 5,000-square-foot grand Dwight Hall, built in 1927, can host 450 for dinner. For more rustic surroundings, get away from it all at the brand-new Outdoor Learning Centre on the shores of Powell Lake. It can hold 60 people in six handcrafted cabins, and its multi-purpose room is perfect for meetings and team-building activities. No discussion of meeting venues would be complete without mention of the resort town of Whistler. For more on its facilities, turn to our feature on page 24. É

Sky Helicopters’ purposebuilt Sky Hangar in Pitt Meadows. Its high-ceiling 6,000-square-foot showroom creates a spacious facility, big enough to park cars or helicopters inside | SKY HELICOPTERS Vancouver’s boutique-style Loden Hotel has a dazzling penthouse suite that fits 80 for a reception | LODEN HOTEL

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Stanley Park Pavilion offers four amazing venues to host your meeting or corporate event: the Lord Stanley Ballroom, Rose Garden Tea Room, Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill and Pavilion Lawn. Our professional corporate event planning team, combined with creative menus and impeccable service from our catering team, guarantees your event will be a huge success!

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The Art of Meetings in Whistler

histler will inspire your people to dream, to learn, to appreciate, to play and to connect in one of the world’s most desired destinations. It’s an awardwinning resort where business and pleasure mix naturally, where people build loyalties, strengthen friendships and create memories. Whistler is just 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Vancouver, but feels like an entire world away. Getting here is the ultimate two hour road trip on one of the world’s most scenic mountain highways, with options to arrive by train, limousine, ﬂoatplane and more depending on the season. Once you arrive the options for work and play are limitless. Ski the world’s best slopes or shoot glacier rapids. Melt away at a spa or enjoy dinner

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Centre, at the Plaza where Olympic athletes won gold or under a canopy of ancient cedars – here you can think and meet outside the box. The Whistler Conference Centre is the ideal stage for celebration or deliberation for any business. With more than 40,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space, they can serve a ﬂavorful locally inspired menu for 1,200, wire a general session for 1,500, drive a car into the ballroom, host a production quality cover band or seamlessly tent and cater a delicious meal. They have the technology, service know-how and seasoned team to deliver. Gathering here is both a mountain tradition – explore our meeting options to see what Whistler can provide for you.

with gold-medal chefs. Fly from one peak to another in heels, brainstorm while you zipline or keep your feet on forest pathways. Access to mountains, lakes, forests and the alpine village mean down time can be as active or laid back as you like with things to do for groups year-round, at exceptional value. Quaint lodges, elegant resorts and leading hotels offer accommodation from luxurious to resort-casual, with a bed for every budget. When it comes to driving home a corporate message or celebrating a group achievement, Whistler has an outstanding array of places to gather indoors and out. At the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, on a remote glacier peak, with First Nations elders at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural

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Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Fraser Valley Event Planning 21674 48A Ave, Langley V3A 3M8 Sherryl Parsons ........................................................ einfo@fvepa.ca wwww.fvepa.ca International Special Events Society Vancouver Chapter 101 1001 Broadway W PO Box 166, Vancouver V6H 4E4 Alex Bickers....................................p604-683-2512 epresident@isesvancouver.com wwww.isesvancouver.com Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter PO Box 2343 Stn Main, Vancouver V6B 3W5 Natalie Wilson CMP CMM ...................................... eadmin@mpibcchapter.com wwww.mpibcchapter.com Tourism Vancouver 200 Burrard St Suite 210, Vancouver V6C 3L6 Dave Gazley........ p604-682-2222 f604-682-1717 emeet@tourismvancouver.com wwww.tourismvancouver.com/meetings West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 2235 Marine Dr, West Vancouver V7V 1K5 Leagh Gabriel ..... p604-926-6614 f604-926-6436 einfo@westvanchamber.com wwww.westvanchamber.com

Audiovisual Services Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 James Downey... p604-877-8558 f604-879-2993 einfo@clarksav.com wwww.clarksav.com Focus Audio Visual Services 358 East Kent Ave S Suite 103, Vancouver V5X 4N6 Alan Bailey ......... p604-872-4434 f604-872-4412 eabailey@focus-av.com wwww.focus-av.com Freeman Audio Visual 395 8th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1N7 Mike Dosch ........ p604-255-1151 f604-255-0225 emike.dosch@freemanco.com wwww.freemanav-ca.com FrischkornMEDIACO 4595 Tillicum St, Burnaby V5J 5K9 .............. p604-871-1000 f604-871-1001 evancouver@mediaco.ca wwww.mediaco.ca Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke p604-688-7246 f604-687-5868 echarters@boatcruises.com wwww.boatcruises.com Explore business opportunities while enjoying superior cuisine prepared by our executive chef and fantastic panoramic views. Our vessels are perfect for product launches, conferences, client get-togethers or staff events.

Banquet Facilities Beach Grove Golf Club 5946 12th Ave, Tsawwassen V4L 1C7 Richard J Creally p604-943-1155 f604-943-6619 egm@beachgrovegolf.com wwww.beachgrovegolf.com Bridges Restaurant 1696 Duranleau St, Vancouver V6H 3S4 Susan Sharun ..... p604-687-7351 f604-687-0352 essharun@bridgesrestaurant.com wwww.bridgesrestaurant.com Crystal at York Conference & Banquet Centre 12888 80 Ave Suite 210, Surrey V3W 3A8 Dil S Gosal.......... p604-594-4333 f604-543-1650 einfo@crystalatyork.com wwww.crystalatyork.com

Beverage Suppliers

Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Jacqueline Zaharko ........................p604-980-9311 f604-998-4314 ejzaharko@grousemountain.com wwww.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisﬁes - only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions. Hart House Restaurant 6664 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5E 4H3 Sonja Muller....... p604-298-4278 f604-298-0124 esonja@harthouserestaurant.com wwww.harthouserestaurant.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jeff Leung .......... p604-882-2000 f604-882-2008 einfo@hielangley.com wwww.hiexpress.com/langleybc Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa .... p604-639-4845 f604-689-3707 emanuel.sousa@hyatt.com wwww.vancouver.hyatt.com Law Courts Restaurant 800 Smithe St Suite 500, Vancouver V6Z 2E1 Carmela Guarascio .........................p604-684-8818 f604-689-5274 elawcourtsinn@telus.net wwww.lawcourtsinn.com Paciﬁc Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 2nd Ave W Suite 101, Vancouver V6H 3Y4 Jen dela Luna ..... p604-734-4488 f604-734-4408 eevents@picachef.com wwww.picachef.com Riverside Banquet Hall 14500 River Rd, Richmond V6V 1L4 Bobby Ghirra....... p604-244-7755 f604-244-7522 ebobby@riversidehalls.com wwww.riversidehalls.com Scottish Cultural Centre 8886 Hudson St, Vancouver V6P 4N2 Darryl Carracher .............................p604-263-6955 edarryl@scottishculturalcentre.com wwww.scottishculturalcentre.com Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver V6G 1Z4 Vivian Leung ...................................p604-602-3088 eevents@stanleyparkpavilion.com wwww.stanleyparkpavilion.com Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Andrea Miller ..... p604-488-8640 f604-681-9634 eamiller@tcclub.com wwww.tcclub.com Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 .............. p604-659-3400 f604-659-3584 ecateringandevents@vanaqua.org wwww.vanaqua.org

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

Legacy Liquor Store 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Tania Richards ................................p604-331-7900 etania@granvillevan.com wwww.legacyliquorstore.com Legacy Liquor Store is Vancouver’s premier destination liquor store which includes a state-ofthe-art wine cellar. Legacy is the largest privately owned liquor store in the province, home to thousands of products. Legacy has the largest craft beer, premium scotch & whiskey selection and is #1 in BC for VQA BC wines. We have thousands of unique and spec items not available anywhere else. Legacy is the ideal venue for groups to host casual social gatherings all while learning about your favourite beverage of choice. We also cater to outside events, so talk to our experts for assistance or make your purchases online. We deliver across BC.

Bus Services

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

Caterers

Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events 1545 3rd Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1J8 Debra Lykkemark ............................p604-875-0123 einfo@culinarycapers.com wwww.culinarycapers.com Culinary Capers Catering is the Vancouver market leader in off-premise catering for social, corporate and special events. Culinary Capers has been in business since 1986 and constantly pushes the creative envelope in cutting edge cuisine, innovative presentation and professional service.

Emelle’s Catering Ltd 177 7th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L8 Nicole Burke ....... p604-875-6551 f604-875-6556 einfo@emelles.com wwww.emelles.com

Legacy Catering 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Tania Richards ................................p604-331-7900 etania@granvillevan.com wwww.legacyliquorstore.com Legacy Catering is your one-stop food & beverage catering company, with over 27 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. Enjoy great food and beverage options at excellent value. Take Five Café & Catering 1389 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2G1 .............. p604-697-9000 f604-697-9100 einfo@take5cafe.com wwww.take5cafe.com

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

Computer Equipment/Services/ Ofﬁce Products/Sales and Rentals ATP Engineering Inc 20800 Westminster Hwy Suite 1103, Richmond V6V 2W3 Chris Duncombe . p604-530-8120 f855-510-3631 ecduncombe@atpeng.com wwww.atpeng.com Simply Computing 1690 Broadway W Suite 203, Vancouver V6J 1X6 Troy Vierus .......... p604-714-1471 f604-714-1479 etroy.vierus@simply.ca wwww.simply.ca/business

Conference Organizers/Planners/ Trade Show Consultants BC Event Management 1543 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2G8 Darren Dreger.................................p604-696-1234 esales@bceventmanagement.com wwww.bceventmanagement.com CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers.... p604-244-1740 f604-244-1731 einfo@ctmexhibits.com wwww.ctmexhibits.com DFC Events Inc 19522 96 Ave Suite 4, Surrey V4N 4C3 Shannon Stumph p604-219-6666 f604-882-2077 eshannon@dfcevents.ca wwww.dfcevents.ca

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Dynamic Meeting Solutions Inc 1010 Richards St Suite 1604, Vancouver V6B 1G2 Carrie Dick ......................................p604-677-3256 ecarrie@dynamicmeetingsolutions.ca wwww.dynamicmeetingsolutions.ca EventCorp Services Inc 1550 Hartley Ave Suite 103, Coquitlam V3K 7A1 Ken Munro.......... p604-522-7220 f604-522-7270 einfo@eventcorpservices.com wwww.eventcorpservices.com Meetingmax 1290 Homer St Suite 101, Vancouver V6B 2Y5 Kelly Mackay ...... p604-899-1069 f866-222-7938 esales@meetingmax.cc wwww.meetingmax.cc

Simply Eventful Management Inc 2590 Granville St Suite 206, Vancouver V6H 3H1 Annette McCunn p604-738-8600 f604-738-8697 einfo@simplyeventful.com wwww.simplyeventful.com Vero Consulting 5389 Wellburn Dr, Delta V4K 2H8 Ann-Michele Ewert ........................p604-940-9602 f604-940-9620 eamewert@aol.com

Customs Brokerage/Shipping

Nasco Staffing Solutions 343 Railway St Suite 400, Vancouver V6A 1A4 Alex Bickers........ p604-683-2512 f604-681-1292 esales@nasco.ca wwww.nasco.ca Nasco Staffing Solutions is Canada’s largest event staffing solution, offering qualified conference, event, promotional and service staff. Call us today at 604-683-2512. New Rave Productions Inc 4252 Madeley Rd, North Vancouver V7N 4C9 Jeannette Savard ...........................p604-983-2794 f604-983-2795 ejsavardnrp@telus.net wwww.thewellnessshow.com Pace Group Communications Inc 55 Water St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 1A1 Jordan Humphries ..........................p604-689-1889 f604-689-1808 ejhumphries@pacegroup.com wwww.pacegroup.com Sea Courses Cruises 402 Pender St W Suite 715, Vancouver V6B 1T6 Dean Nelson....... p604-684-7327 f604-684-7337 ecruises@seacourses.com wwww.seacourses.com Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis........ p604-984-6439 f604-984-6434 esarah@seatoskymeetings.com wwww.seatoskymeetings.com An award-winning company providing quality conference, event and association management services on time and within budget. Showtime Event & Display 6075 Irmin St, Burnaby V5J 5C5 Terry Vinet .......... p604-327-5879 f604-683-3373 eterry@showtimedisplay.com wwww.showtimedisplay.com

Registration Agents Room Monitors Greeters Cashiers

Decor and Design Services BLD Décor & Scenery 7570 Conrad St, Burnaby V5A 2H7 Aubin McIlwrath p604-437-7677 f604-437-7679 eaubin@blddecorscenery.com wwww.blddecorscenery.com Greenscape Design & Décor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel ... p604-437-1729 f604-437-7775 esales@greenscapedecor.com wwww.greenscapedecor.com

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Display Designers & Builders Creative Display Ltd 4238 Lozells Ave Suite 104, Burnaby V5A 0C4 .............. p604-421-1321 f604-421-5321 ecreativedisplay@telus.net wwww.creativedisplay.ca CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers.... p604-244-1740 f604-244-1731 einfo@ctmexhibits.com wwww.ctmexhibits.com Exhibit Creative Design 225 8th Ave W Suite 102, Vancouver V5Y 1N3 Stephen Samchuck.........................p604-899-4074 estephen@exhibitcreative.com wwww.exhibitcreative.com International Exhibition Services Inc 11420 Blacksmith Pl, Richmond V7A 4X1 Uli Jaeckel.......... p604-274-1504 f604-274-1505 eofﬁce@internationalexhibitions.net wwww.internationalexhibitions.net Red Rocket Creative Strategies 55 Water St Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1A1 Perry Boeker ....... p604-688-4321 f877-396-6130 eperry@redrocketcreative.com wwww.redrocketcreative.com

Employment Agencies/Event Stafﬁng

Imagine That Events 6251 Yeats Cres, Richmond V7A 4E1 Laura Takasaki................................p604-329-0754 einfo@imaginethatevents.ca wwww.imaginethatevents.ca You imagine it - We plan it! For clients with a budget, consulting an event company is the way to go. We decorate, design and plan! Themed events, Christmas parties & more. “Anything is possible if you dare to imagine.”

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable front line staff ensure a smooth running event.

COUNT ON US UP FRONT

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

Loungeworks Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Emily MacDonaldp604-687-2774 f604-687-4746 eemily@loungeworks.ca wwww.loungeworks.ca reFresh Events 2225 Triumph St Suite 402, Vancouver V5L 1L2 Corinne Dahlo.................................p604-251-5774 ecorn@refreshevents.ca wwww.refreshevents.ca Robert J Scott Productions 4035 Ripple Rd, West Vancouver V7V 3L1 Robert J Scott .... p604-926-8731 f604-926-5731 erob@robscottprod.com wwww.robscottprod.com

On-Site Coordinators Hosts, Hostesses and Models Market Research Interviewer Brand Ambassadors

Uniformed employees are well versed in the meetings industry, bonded, insured and familiar with conference venues.

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

Entertainment Services BC Event Management 1543 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2G8 Darren Dreger.................................p604-696-1234 esales@bceventmanagement.com wwww.bceventmanagement.com Celebration Fireworks Vancouver Neil Sedman ................p778-241-1922 f604-590-2702 ensedman@shaw.ca wwww.celebrationﬁreworks.ca Indoor & outdoor ﬁreworks! Weddings, fashion shows, trade shows, parades, receptions, concerts and more. Creative DJ Services 20155 50 Ave, Langley V3A 6R8 Scott Barratt ...................................p604-723-6451 einfo@creativedjservices.com wwww.creativedjservices.com Famous Players Band 3381 Cambie St Suite 545, Vancouver V5Z 4R3 Kelly A Becker .... p604-725-1272 f604-915-9302 einfo@famousplayersband.com wwww.famousplayersband.com Hot Wax Entertainment 4380 Steveston Hwy, Richmond V7E 2K3 Ozzie Kipnes ...................................p604-649-6919 einfo@hot-wax.com wwww.hot-wax.com Mehndi & More Body Art 989 Richards St Suite 603, Vancouver V6B 6R6 Leanne Fogarty ...............................p604-812-2048 einfo@mehndiandmore.com wwww.mehndiandmore.com

BBW International Inc. 404 – 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2

Ph: 604.984.0352 T F: 866.984.0352 vancouver@bbwinternational.com

www.bbwinternational.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd 2850 Shaughnessy St Suite 2300, Port Coquitlam V3C 6K5 Brett Brown ........ p604-468-2911 f604-468-2922 ebrett@noteable.net wwww.noteable.net Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Décor Rentals 6711 Woodwards Rd, Richmond V7E 1H2 Wolfgang Christl p604-277-4300 f604-275-4342 eoktoberfest-bc@shaw.ca Par-T-Perfect 2966 Pheasant Ave Suite 1, Coquitlam V3B 1A1 ..........................................p604-628-7828 ebounce@par-t-perfect.com wwww.par-t-perfect-vancouver.com Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage Vancouver Nia Bellamy..................p778-386-6359 einfo@simplyrelax.ca wwww.simplyrelax.ca Vancouver TheatreSports League 1502 Duranleau St Granville Island, Vancouver V6H 3S4 Holly Jones......... p604-738-7013 f604-738-8013 ehjones@vtsl.com wwww.vtsl.com

Equipment and Supply Rentals My Party Rentals 5575 16th Ave, Tsawwassen V4M 2H7 Teresa Schell ...... p604-943-4211 f604-943-2072 emypartyrentals@eastlink.ca wwww.mypartyrentals.ca

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

Event Insurance Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc 1111 Georgia St W Suite 1600, Vancouver V6E 4G2 Sandy Millar ....... p604-682-4211 f604-682-3520 wwww.jltcanada.com

Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd PO Box 34006 Stn D, Vancouver V6J 4M1 Sharon Bonner.... p604-303-7707 f604-303-7317 esharon@brightideasevents.com wwww.brightideasevents.com Carte Blanche Events 825 14th Ave W, Vancouver V5Z 1R2 Julie Connolly..... p604-716-2126 f604-709-8100 eevents@carteblancheevents.ca wwww.carteblancheevents.ca DFC Events Inc 19522 96 Ave Suite 4, Surrey V4N 4C3 Shannon Stumph p604-219-6666 f604-882-2077 eshannon@dfcevents.ca wwww.dfcevents.ca Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson..................................p778-783-0689 eresults@dominioncorp.com wwww.dominioncorp.com Eventful Innovations: Event Planning, Management, Design & Décor 718 333 Brooksbank Ave Suite 630, North Vancouver V7J 3V8 Pamela Buck ...................................p604-551-5143 einfo@eventfulinnovations.com wwww.eventfulinnovations.com Executive Event Production Inc 15850 26 Ave Suite 356, Surrey V3Z 2N6 Heather Angeard p604-372-4772 f604-372-3947 eheather@executiveevents.ca wwww.executiveevents.ca Fireworks Marketing Group Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Tom Stulberg ...... p604-687-4745 f604-687-4746 etstulberg@ﬁreworksgroup.com wwww.ﬁreworksgroup.com Gracious Host Events & PR 5709 Rumble St, Burnaby V5J 2C3 Alice Zhou ......................................p604-773-5231 ealice@gracioushost.ca wwww.gracioushost.ca Heather Baker Events 1160 Hilary Pl, North Vancouver V7J 3N6 Heather Baker .... p778-834-2046 f604-990-9233 ehb@heatherbakerevents.com wwww.heatherbakerevents.com Legacy Catering 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Tania Richards ................................p604-331-7900 etania@granvillevan.com wwww.legacyliquorstore.com Marika Productions 7893 Cumberland St, Burnaby V3N 3Y6 Marika Kovalcikova ........................p604-618-6724 emarika@marikaproductions.com wwww.marikaproductions.com

Event Marketing Bright Ideas PartyHats PO Box 34006 Stn D, Vancouver V6J 4M1 Sharon Bonner.... p604-303-7707 f604-303-7317 esharon@brightideasevents.com wwww.brightideasevents.com FACTORIE Experiences Inc 991 Hornby St Suite 190, Vancouver V6Z 1V3 Paul Schellenberg ..........................p778-707-2681 einfo@factorieexperiences.com wwww.factorieexperiences.com Hawksworth Communications 669 Howe St Suite 750, Vancouver V6C 0B4 ..........................................p604-609-6678 eannabel@hawksworth.ca wwww.hawksworth.ca Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson..................................p778-783-0689 eresults@jumpstartcorp.com wwww.jumpstartcorp.com

Event Planners BC Event Management 1543 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2G8 Darren Dreger.................................p604-696-1234 esales@bceventmanagement.com wwww.bceventmanagement.com

Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis........ p604-984-6439 f604-984-6434 esarah@seatoskymeetings.com wwww.seatoskymeetings.com Something Borrowed Event Management & Design Vancouver Arezoo Aliperti .............p604-767-3779 eevents@somethingborrowed.ca wwww.somethingborrowed.ca

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Team Building Workshops Events Races Schools Corporations

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

Event Registration CONEXSYS Registration 3989 Henning Dr Suite 105, Burnaby V5C 6P8 Mike Carruthers .............................p604-488-1435 einfo@conexsys.com wwww.conexsys.com ePly - Online Event Registration 145 15 St E Suite 224, North Vancouver V7L 2P7 Jim Romanik....... p604-484-0585 f604-676-2470 esales@eply.com wwww.eply.com Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis........ p604-984-6439 f604-984-6434 esarah@seatoskymeetings.com wwww.seatoskymeetings.com

Floral Design and Plants Greenscape Design & Décor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel ... p604-437-1729 f604-437-7775 esales@greenscapedecor.com wwww.greenscapedecor.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Belmont Golf Course 22555 Telegraph Trail, Langley V1M 3S4 Helen Jung ......... p604-888-9898 f604-888-9696 ehjung@belmontgolf.com wwww.wcgg.ca Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Ltd 18150 8th Ave, Surrey V3Z 9R9 Frank Fourchalk .. p604-538-1212 f604-538-6316 effourchalk@hazelmere.com wwww.wcgg.ca Pitt Meadows Golf Club 13615 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows V3Y 2R8 Caylen Wallace .. p604-465-5431 f604-465-1611 ecwallace@pittmeadowsgolf.com wwww.pittmeadowsgolf.com Surrey Golf Club 7700 168 St, Surrey V4N 0E1 .............. p604-576-8224 f604-574-4432 wwww.surreygolf.com

Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Burnaby 3777 Henning Dr, Burnaby V5C 6N5 Anna Scholar ...... p604-473-5000 f604-473-5095 ecatering@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com Accent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 3L8 Christopher Browne .......................p604-273-3311 f604-273-9522 ecbrowne@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com

Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre 1100 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 2B6 Sunita Gelhan..... p604-669-7070 f604-669-4928 esgelhan@chateaugranville.com wwww.chateaugranville.com Seven beautifully appointed function rooms for all your event needs ranging from intimate sales presentations to romantic affairs of up to 200 people. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, natural daylight and creative new menus sourcing local products with professional staff to serve you. Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre 319 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V8 .............. p604-931-9011 f604-931-7298 emeetings@bestwesterncoquitlam.com wwww.bestwesterncoquitlam.com Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver 718 Drake St, Vancouver V6Z 2W6 Lynnette Peter .... p604-633-4342 f604-669-9866 elynnette@bestwesterndowntown.com wwww.bestwesterndowntown.com Carmana Plaza 1128 Alberni St, Vancouver V6E 4R6 Bennet Mak ........ p604-683-1399 f604-683-1391 esales@carmanaplaza.com wwww.carmanaplaza.com Century Plaza Hotel & Spa 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 1Y5 Sergio Cocchia ... p604-687-0575 f604-682-5790 escocchia@century-plaza.com wwww.century-plaza.com Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1180 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 .............. p604-697-0202 f604-697-0123 evancoastsales@coasthotels.com wwww.coastcoalharbourhotel.com Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56th St, Delta V4L 2B2 Kristin Bishop .................................p604-943-8221 esales@tsawwasseninn.com wwww.tsawwasseninn.com Comfort Inn Downtown 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Neil Deshmukh ... p604-605-4341 f604-605-4334 eneil@comfortinndowntown.com wwww.comfortinndowntown.com Situated in the heart of downtown amongst an array of exciting entertainment and attractions, the Comfort Inn Downtown is a boutique hotel where you can expect a personalized level of service and an abundance of amenities at hand. Enjoy access to boardrooms and afﬁliate food & entertainment venues which help you craft the perfect setting for any meeting or event.

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

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Days Inn Vancouver Metro 2075 Kingsway, Vancouver V5N 2T2 .............. p604-876-5531 f604-872-2676 einfo@daysinnvancouvermetro.com wwww.daysinnvancouvermetro.com Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 Chris Peters ........ p604-453-0750 f604-453-0775 edeltaburnaby@deltahotels.com wwww.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrdb-deltaburnaby-hotel-and-conference-center Delta Vancouver Suites 550 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 1L6 Melanie Koller.... p604-689-8188 f604-899-3029 emelanie.koller@deltahotels.com wwww.deltahotels.com Element Vancouver Metrotown 5988 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5H 2A7 Ken Boyd ............ p604-568-3696 f604-558-5518 einfo@elementmetrotown.com wwww.elementvancouvermetrotown.com Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre 1400 Robson St, Vancouver V6G 1B9 Sharon Chan ....... p604-687-0511 f604-687-7267 eschan@empirelandmarkhotel.com wwww.empirelandmarkhotel.com Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 .............. p604-278-5555 f604-278-0255 edos.richmond@executivehotels.net wwww.executivehotels.net/airport Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby V5C 3Y6 .............. p604-298-2010 f604-298-1123 egm.bby@executivehotels.net wwww.executivehotels.net/burnaby

Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam 405 North Rd, Coquitlam V3K 3V9 Pasha Sheikh ...... p604-936-9399 f604-937-4577 epasha@executivehotels.net wwww.executivehotels.net/coquitlam Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2W6 Greg Hazlewood . p604-662-1915 f604-662-1907 egreg.hazlewood@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver Fairmont Paciﬁc Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 Helen Pratt ......... p604-695-5300 f604-695-5466 erfp-vpr@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/paciﬁcrim Fairmont Vancouver Airport 3111 Grant McConachie Way Vancouver International Airport, Richmond V7B 0A6 Lesliann Kuhn ..... p604-207-5200 f604-248-3219 elesliann.kuhn@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/vancouverairport Fairmont Waterfront, The 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver V6C 3L5 Serena Dadon..... p604-691-1991 f604-691-1999 ethewaterfronthotel@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 8368 Alexandra Rd Vancouver Airport, Richmond V6X 4A6 Elaine Kam ......... p604-214-0888 f604-214-0887 eelaine_kam@fourpointsvancouverairport.com wwww.fourpointsvancouverairport.com Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2T4 Kostas Christopoulos .....................p604-689-9333 f604-689-3466 evcr.sales@fourseasons.com wwww.fourseasons.com/vancouver

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

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

Photos: Ivan Hunter

Vancouver BC Canada V6B 2G6

Georgian Court Hotel 773 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 2M4 Susan Leung ....... p604-682-5555 f604-682-5669 esusan@georgiancourt.com wwww.georgiancourt.com Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 John Fialkowski.. p604-683-7373 f604-683-3061 ereservations@granvilleislandhotel.com wwww.granvilleislandhotel.com Hilton Vancouver Airport 5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond V6X 4C7 Sanjeet Sadana .. p604-233-6336 f604-232-5011 esanjeet.sadana@hilton.com wwww.vancouverairport.hilton.com Hilton Vancouver Metrotown 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby V5H 2W7 Ed Jaskula .......... p604-438-1200 f604-431-7782 einfo@hiltonvancouver.com wwww.hiltonvancouver.com Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver 700 Old Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver V7J 2H5 Charmaine Alam p604-985-3111 f604-985-0857 egm@hinorthvancouver.ca wwww.hinorthvancouver.com Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown 1110 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1R2 Gisele Desmaraisp604-684-2151 f604-684-4736 einfo@hivancouverdowntown.com wwww.hivancouverdowntown.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley 8750 204 St, Langley V1M 2Y5 Jeff Leung .......... p604-882-2000 f604-882-2008 einfo@hielangley.com wwww.hiexpress.com/langleybc Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre 711 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 3Y2 Tim Chau............. p604-707-1934 f604-872-7520 etchau@hivancouver.com wwww.hivancouver.com

Hotel Blu 177 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 0N3 Kanat Kantman............................p1-855-284-2091 egm@hotelbluvancouver.com wwww.hotelbluvancouver.com Howard Johnson Hotel Downtown 1176 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L8 Lucia Baranova ... p604-688-8701 f604-688-8335 einfo@hojovancouver.com wwww.hojovancouver.com Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa .... p604-639-4845 f604-689-3707 emanuel.sousa@hyatt.com wwww.vancouver.hyatt.com Inn at the Quay 900 Quayside Dr, New Westminster V3M 6G1 Sue Belzer .......... p604-520-1776 f604-520-5645 esbelzer@innatthequay.com wwww.innatthequay.com L’Hermitage Hotel 788 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 3A4 .............. p778-327-4100 f778-327-4109 eguest.services@lhermitagevancouver.com wwww.lhermitagevancouver.com Lonsdale Quay Hotel 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Vancouver V7M 3K7 Farah Steen ........ p604-986-6111 f604-986-8782 efarah@lonsdalequayhotel.com wwww.lonsdalequayhotel.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Lord Stanley Suites on the Park 1889 Alberni St, Vancouver V6G 3G7 Wendy Krasovec p604-688-9299 f604-688-9297 einfo@lordstanley.com wwww.lordstanley.com Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver 645 Howe St, Vancouver V6C 2Y9 Paul Hasegawa .. p604-687-1122 f604-602-7844 ereservations@van.metropolitan.com wwww.metropolitan.com/vanc Moda Hotel 900 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3L9 ............... p604-683-4251 f604-683-0611 esales@modahotel.ca wwww.modahotel.ca North Vancouver Hotel 1800 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7P 3B6 Steven Chen ....... p604-987-4461 f604-984-4244 esteven@northvancouverhotel.ca wwww.northvancouverhotel.ca OPUS Hotel Vancouver 322 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 5Z6 Jeff Froehlich ..... p604-642-6787 f604-642-6780 esales@opushotel.com wwww.opushotel.com Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 Donald Pinkney... p604-276-1979 f604-276-1975 edpinkney@pacificgatewayhotel.com wwww.pacificgatewayhotel.com Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Kathryn Poole ..... p604-662-8111 f604-891-2861 ekathryn.poole@panpacificvancouver.com wwww.panpacificvancouver.com Park Inn & Suites by Radisson 898 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 1J8 Lyra Attolba ........ p604-872-8661 f604-872-2270 esales@parkinn-vancouver.ca wwww.parkinn.com/vancouverca

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver V7L 0B1 Jennifer Jacquart ...........................p604-973-8007 f604-986-7432 ejjacquart@pinnacleatthepier.com wwww.pinnaclepierhotel.com Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 ............... p604-689-9211 f604-691-2791 evancouver.sales@pinnaclehotels.ca wwww.pinnaclehotels.ca Poco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre 1545 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam V3B 1A5 Leah Que ............ p604-941-6216 f604-941-6212 esales@poco-inn-and-suites.com wwww.poco-inn-and-suites.com Ramada Vancouver Downtown 1221 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1M6 Scott Cowden ..... p604-685-1111 f604-685-0707 escott@ramadavancouver.com wwww.ramadavancouver.com Ramada Vancouver/Metrotown 3484 Kingsway, Vancouver V5R 5L6 ............... p604-433-8255 f604-433-8359 eres@ramadahotelvancouver.com wwww.ramadahotelvancouver.com Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown 1234 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1W2 Susan Fregona.... p604-688-1234 f604-689-1762 esfregona@silverbirchhotels.com wwww.marriott.com/yvrdr Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel 838 Hamilton St, Vancouver V6B 6A2 Kristina Sinclair .. p604-689-8033 f604-689-4426 ekristinas@rosedaleonrobson.com wwww.rosedaleonrobson.com

Rosewood Hotel Georgia 801 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 1P7 .............. p604-682-5566 f604-673-7076 ehotelgeorgia@rosewoodhotels.com wwww.rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 Michael Lopez .... p604-681-2211 f604-681-8009 wwww.sandmanhotels.com Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 2M9 Janet Gruber ...... p604-278-9611 f604-233-7733 eejohnson@sandman.ca wwww.sandmansignature.com Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Langley 8828 201 St, Langley V2Y 0C8 .............. p604-455-7263 f604-881-0225 esales_signaturelangley@sandman.ca wwww.sandmansignature.com

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Brad Nakagawa.. p604-233-3951 f604-244-3775 esales@sheratonvancouverairport.com wwww.sheratonvancouverairport.com The Sheraton Vancouver Airport has over 33,000 sq. ft. of ﬂexible meeting space, including a brand new 10,000 sq. ft. Ballroom, the largest meeting space in Richmond.

Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Emmanuel Medeiros ......................p604-582-9288 f604-582-9712 eemmanue.medeiros@sheratonguildford.com wwww.sheratonguildford.com Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Sean Antonson ... p604-331-1000 f604-331-1001 esantonson@wallcentre.com wwww.sheratonvancouver.com St Regis Hotel 602 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver V6B 1Y6 Janet Thomas..... p604-681-1135 f604-683-1126 ejthomas@stregishotel.com wwww.stregishotel.com Sutton Place Hotel, The 845 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2K6 .............. p604-682-5511 f604-682-5513 eedrever@suttonplace.com wwww.suttonplace.com Sylvia Hotel, The 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver V6G 2P6 Ross Dyck ........... p604-681-9321 f604-682-3551 erdyck@sylviahotel.com wwww.sylviahotel.com Vancouver Airport Marriott 7571 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Shawn Caswell .. p604-276-2112 f604-232-2817 eshawn.caswell@vancouver-marriott.com wwww.vancouverairportmarriott.com Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown 1128 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 4R5 Nicole Howey ..... p604-684-1128 f604-639-4027 enicole.howey@marriott.com wwww.vancouvermarriott.com

West Coast Suites at UBC 5961 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 Teresa Rempel.... p604-822-1060 f604-822-1069 econferences@housing.ubc.ca wwww.ubcconferences.com Renovated in 2015, only all-suite hotel on the UBC campus, 47 contemporary & sophisticated onebedroom suites with equipped kitchens, luxury linens & amenities, ﬂat panel TVs, free wireless internet. Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 .............. p604-682-3377 f604-691-6959 ebayshore.sales@westin.com wwww.westinbayshore.com Westin Grand Vancouver 433 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 6L9 ............... p604-602-1999 f604-647-2502 esales@westingrandvancouver.com wwww.westingrandvancouver.com YWCA Hotel 733 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 2M4 Karen Newell ..... p604-895-5840 f604-681-2550 eknewell@ywcavan.org wwww.ywcahotel.com

Meeting Planners DFC Events Inc 19522 96 Ave Suite 4, Surrey V4N 4C3 Shannon Stumph p604-219-6666 f604-882-2077 eshannon@dfcevents.ca wwww.dfcevents.ca Invenia Inc 5136 Pitcairn Pl, West Vancouver V7W 1L8 Kirsten Strand ................................p604-281-1400 ekstrand@inveniainc.com wwww.inveniainc.com Lead Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson..................................p604-918-5078 eresults@clientﬁnders.com wwww.clientﬁnders.com

Simply Eventful Management Inc 2590 Granville St Suite 206, Vancouver V6H 3H1 Annette McCunn p604-738-8600 f604-738-8697 einfo@simplyeventful.com wwww.simplyeventful.com

Vancouver Lookout U12 555 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 4N6 Stacey Klyne....... p604-689-0421 f604-689-5447 eevents@vancouverlookout.com wwww.vancouverlookout.com The Vancouver Lookout offers a 360° view of Vancouver, with the harbour and majestic mountains as the backdrop for your event or group excursions. This unique and iconic venue high atop Vancouver is located in the heart of the city, a short walk from major hotels, and only a few blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the cruise ship terminal, and historic Gastown. Accommodates 20 to 220 guests. WIT Marketing Media & Events 170 5 St E Suite 205, North Vancouver V7L 4L4 David O’Brien .................................p604-987-6657 einfo@witmarketing.bc.ca wwww.witmarketing.bc.ca

Photography - Event/Videography Craig Hodge & Associates 1373 Glenbrook St, Coquitlam V3E 3G8 Craig Hodge....................................p604-240-1534 ecraig@craighodge.com Dave Roels Photography Vancouver .....................................p604-733-9222 edave@daveroels.com wwww.daveroels.com Dee Lippingwell Photographer 7171 121 St Suite104, Surrey V3W 1G9 Dee Lippingwell .............................p604-591-9895 edee_lippingwell@telus.net wwww.deelippingwell.com Gunter Marx Stock Photos 4350 Beresford St Suite 503, Burnaby V5H 4K9 Janet Marx .....................................p604-439-1288 einfo@guntermarx-stockphotos.com wwww.guntermarx-stockphotos.com Jon Benjamin Photography 1310 13th Ave W, Vancouver V6H 1N8 Jon Benjamin Pesochin ..................p604-733-9975 ejon@jonbenjamin.ca wwww.jonbenjamin.ca Reeltime Videoworks 1040 Sitka Ave, Port Coquitlam V3B 5R1 Susan Greening .. p604-644-0486 f604-941-3969 einfo@reeltimevideoworks.com wwww.reeltimevideoworks.com Shawn Lam Video Inc 3981 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam V3B 3P5 Shawn Lam..................................... p604-554-0250 evideo@shawnlam.ca wwww.shawnlam.ca Slide Farm, The 3149 16th Ave W, Vancouver V6K 3C9 Al Harvey ........................................p604-738-7878 eal@slidefarm.com wwww.slidefarm.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Stirling Ward Photographic Design 46 Bedingﬁeld St, Port Moody V3H 3N1 Stirling Ward ..................................p778-355-1346 estirlingward@shaw.ca wwww.stirlingward.com

Regional Convention Spaces

Star Signage & Display 225 8th Ave W Suite 102, Vancouver V5Y 1N3 Allison Naylor..... p604-879-9447 f604-879-9450 eallison@starsignage.ca wwww.starledprint.ca

Printers/Copiers

Speakers/Facilitators

ColourTime Printing & Digital Imaging 1066 Hastings St W Suite 150, Vancouver V6E 3X1 John Plonka ........ p604-682-8307 f604-684-7825 evancouver@colourtime.com wwww.colourtime.com Glenmore Printing Ltd 13751 Mayﬁeld Pl Suite 170, Richmond V6V 2G9 .............. p604-273-6323 f604-273-8665 esales@glenmoreprinting.com wwww.glenmoreprinting.com Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji............. p604-683-6991 f604-681-1775 esales@samcoprinters.com wwww.samcoprinters.com Vtix Solutions Corp 8696 Barnard St Unit 211, Vancouver V6P 5G5 Nigel Alexander . p604-241-7292 f604-241-7727 esales@vtix.com wwww.vtix.com West Coast Reproduction Centres Ltd 11280 Twigg Pl Suite 143, Richmond V6V 0A6 Blair Fraser ......... p604-879-2711 f604-879-2744 eblair@westcoastrepro.com wwww.westcoastrepro.com

Effective Leadership Consulting Ltd Vancouver Eileen Bistrisky....................................... einfo@effectiveconsulting.ca wwww.effectiveconsulting.ca Keynote Speakers Canada 3570 12th Ave W, Vancouver V6N 2R4 ..........................................p604-734-4636 wwww.keynotespeakerscanada.ca

Production Companies/Live/Staging PRP Inc 408 East Kent Ave S Suite 101, Vancouver V5X 2X7 Heather Maciver p604-248-4190 f604-252-3541 etheteam@prpconnect.com wwww.prpconnect.com

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 1B6 Heidi Hughes ..................................p604-515-3830 eanvilcentre@newwestcity.ca wwww.anvilcentre.ca With its breathtaking, contemporary architecture, multi-purpose and dynamic spaces with ﬂexible conﬁgurations, Anvil Centre is the ideal setting for conferences, trade shows, meetings, special events, and community programs. An inspired, unique, boutique-style conference centre, Anvil Centre is an exciting backdrop for any event. With four levels of versatile space, the possibilities are virtually endless. Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0C3 Lynn Menzies ..... p604-647-7345 f604-647-7232 elmenzies@vancouverconventioncentre.com wwww.vancouverconventioncentre.com

Resorts/Retreats Cascades Casino Resort 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley V3A 7N2 Emily Dyck .......... p604-530-1500 f604-539-4405 esales@cascadescasino.ca wwww.cascadescasino.ca

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets CMYK Solutions Inc 3246 Regent St, Richmond V7E 2M9 Ben Baker ........... p604-512-7174 f604-648-9201 einfo@cmyksolutions.ca wwww.cmyksolutions.ca Corporate Gifts Inc 800 15355 24th Ave Suite 504, Surrey V4A 2H9 Shirley Couture... p604-831-8516 f604-560-2687 ecorporategiftsinc@shaw.ca wwww.corporategifts.bc.ca Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction 970 Burrard St Suite 245, Vancouver V6Z 2R4 Mardi Foster-Walker ......................p604-681-2456 f604-568-5786 einfo@fosterwalkergifts.com wwww.fosterwalkergifts.com Downtown Vancouver’s only corporate gift & promotional products distributor. Visit our showroom weekdays 10 am to 4 pm. Please call for an appointment. We are Canada’s premier gift supplier since 1989. I M Print Promo Inc 2228 Paradise Ave, Coquitlam V3K 1Z4 Kelvin Fong ......... p604-961-3999 f604-937-3777 econtact@imprintpromo.com wwww.imprintpromo.com Key Innovations Inc 15243 91st Ave Suite 13, Surrey V3R 9K2 Bryan Sask.......... p604-589-5268 f604-589-4812 einfo@keypromo.com wwww.keypromo.com Pacific Basket Company 91 Golden Dr Suite 23, Coquitlam V3K 6R2 Oliver Schneider . p604-522-0249 f604-677-5997 eorder@pacificbasketco.com wwww.pacificbasketco.com

Props/Backdrops Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji............. p604-683-6991 f604-681-1775 esales@samcoprinters.com wwww.samcoprinters.com

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

Signs, Banners, Flags Flag Shop, The 1615 Powell St, Vancouver V5L 1H5 Susan Bravermanp604-736-8161 f604-736-6439 evancouver@ﬂagshop.com wwww.ﬂagshop.com Galaxie Signs Ltd 5085 Regent St, Burnaby V5C 4H4 .............. p604-291-6011 f604-291-7138 esales@galaxiesigns.com wwww.galaxiesigns.com Geo H Hewitt Co. Ltd 2055 Boundary Rd, Vancouver V5M 3Z1 Wes Depourcq.... p604-294-6288 f604-294-5401 eenquiry@geohewitt.com wwww.hewitts.ca Kansept Media 15157 56th Ave Unit 100 PO Box 39003, Surrey V3S 9A7 ..........................................p604-318-8487 einfo@kansept.com wwww.kansept.com Samco Printers Ltd 830 Pender St W Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 1J8 Sam Hirji............. p604-683-6991 f604-681-1775 esales@samcoprinters.com wwww.samcoprinters.com Sign Me Up Designs 415 5th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1J9 Stefanie Goodrick...........................p604-558-1001 einfo@signmeupdesigns.ca wwww.signmeupdesigns.ca

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

Team Building

River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road, Richmond V6X 1Y6 Jana Yackel .................................p1-866-748-3718 esales@riverrock.com wwww.riverrock.com

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

Creativity at Work 2181 38 Ave W Suite 804, Vancouver V6M 1R8 Linda Naiman .................................p604-327-1565 wwww.creativityatwork.com Engagement Unlimited 3880 Clark Dr, Vancouver V5V 4Y8 Heather Pelletier p604-649-4867 f604-708-1096 einfo@engagementunlimited.ca wwww.engagementunlimited.ca

Map ? Compass ? Navigation

Team Building Workshops Events Races Schools Corporations

Vancouver Curling Club 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver V5Y 2M4 Ann de la Hey ..... p604-874-0122 f604-874-2865 eadelahey@vancurl.com wwww.vancurl.com

Telecommunications/ Videoconferencing/ Webcasting Momentum Conferencing Corp 1030 Georgia St W Suite 1111, Vancouver V6E 2Y3 William S Dickinson .......................p604-639-9748 f604-629-1413 einfo@momentumconferencing.com wwww.momentumconferencing.com

Tourist Attractions - Major Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall St, Vancouver V6A 5K2 .............. p604-662-3207 f604-682-4008 eevents@vancouverchinesegarden.com wwww.vancouverchinesegarden.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains BC Place 777 Paciﬁc Blvd, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 Cameron Kusch .. p604-669-2300 f604-661-3412 estadium@bcpavco.com wwww.bcplace.com

Translation Services/Interpreters Language Bureau, The 938 Howe St Suite 616, Vancouver V6Z 1N9 Ted Hobrough ................................. p604-263-9923 eops@thelanguagebureau.com wwww.thelanguagebureau.com Wall Translation Services 2888 Heather St Unit 5, Vancouver V5Z 3J6 Betty R Wall ....... p604-871-0030 f604-871-0034 ebwall@telus.net wwww.walltranslationservices.com

BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus 3800 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 0A1 .......................................... p604-431-4997 emeetings@bcit.ca wwww.bcit.ca/rentals

BCIT Burnaby Campus 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5G 3H2 .......................................... p604-431-4997 emeetings@bcit.ca wwww.bcit.ca/rentals

Universities and Colleges Robert H Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver V6T 1Z1 Nicole Caron....... p604-822-1922 f604-822-8928 enicole.caron@ubc.ca wwww.alumnicentre.ubc.ca

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Anvil Centre 777 Columbia St, New Westminster V3M 1B6 Heidi Hughes .................................. p604-515-3830 eanvilcentre@newwestcity.ca wwww.anvilcentre.ca With its breathtaking, contemporary architecture, multipurpose and dynamic spaces with ﬂexible conﬁgurations, Anvil Centre is the ideal setting for conferences, trade shows, meetings, special events, and community programs. An inspired, unique boutique style conference centre, Anvil Centre is an exciting backdrop for any event. With four levels of versatile space, the possibilities are virtually endless. Arts Club Theatre Company 1585 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Catherine Wilson p604-687-5315 f604-688-3273 ecwilson@artsclub.com wwww.artsclub.com ArtStarts in Schools 808 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 3A7 Sarah Kim ........... p604-336-0626 f604-683-0501 eevents@artstarts.com wwww.artstarts.com

BCIT Downtown Campus 555 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3H6 .......................................... p604-431-4997 emeetings@bcit.ca wwww.bcit.ca/rentals Bell Performing Arts Centre 6250 144 St, Surrey V3X 1A1 Andrew Elliot...... p604-507-6355 f604-507-6351 eelliot_a@surreyschools.ca wwww.bellperformingartscentre.com

Belmont Bar, The 1006 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L5 Pauline Jackson . p604-605-4340 f604-605-4351 epauline@granvillevan.com wwww.belmontbar.com The Belmont Bar, located in the heart of the entertainment district, is an upscale lounge with a dance floor. The Belmont features a wide selection of craft beers, fresh and local fare, and live entertainment nightly. With an industrial feel; warm décor and copper finishes, this venue is the perfect setting for corporate hosting. Take advantage of The Belmont in-house event planning team to help you organize your event with ease from start to finish.

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art 639 Hornby St, Vancouver V6C 2G3 Paula Fairweather .......................... p604-682-3455 f604-682-3310 epfairweather@billreidgallery.ca wwww.billreidgallery.ca A gem of a venue nestled in the heart of downtown. Its stunning Northwest Coast art is guaranteed to enhance your corporate or private event. Complete the gallery experience with a cultural performance or a guided tour. Choose your own caterer, beverages and other suppliers. Our Gallery Shop is a source for Northwest Coast gifts. Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Rd, Richmond V6V 0A9 Susan Alblas ...... p604-233-8399 f604-278-2609 ecambie@richmond.ca wwww.richmond.ca/parksrec/centres/ cambiecentre/cambie Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition 6050A 176 St, Surrey V3S 4E7 Brent Lang .......... p604-576-9461 f604-576-0216 erentals@cloverdalerodeo.com wwww.cloverdalerodeo.com Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5959 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 2C9 Teresa Rempel.... p604-822-1060 f604-822-1069 econferences@housing.ubc.ca wwww.ubcconferences.com Creekside Community Recreation Centre 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver V5Y 0B1 Jessica Yee ........ p604-257-3050 f604-257-3051 ecreekside@vancouver.ca wwww.creeksidecentre.ca Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver V5N 4E4 Ewa Malenica .... p604-879-0154 f604-879-2308 egeneral_manager@croatiancentre.com wwww.croatiancentre.com

Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition 1875 Boundary Rd, Vancouver V5M 3Y7 Naomi Deildal .... p604-293-2221 f604-909-6232 enaomideildal@deeleyexhibition.ca wwww.deeleyexhibition.ca Unique venue ideal for business meetings, training seminars and cocktail receptions. Call Naomi at 778-231-4249 to book a site visit! Doolin’s Irish Pub 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Pauline Jackson . p604-605-4328 f604-605-4351 epauline@granvillevan.com wwww.doolins.ca Doolin’s Irish Pub - Vancouver’s favourite Irish pub in the heart of downtown, featuring 24 beers on tap and live entertainment nightly. Doolin’s boasts traditional Irish charm amidst state-of-the-art A/V technology, Wi-Fi, and multiple HDTV screens for all your venue rental needs. We are the “purveyors of ﬁne foods and good times.” Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 John Fialkowski.. p604-683-7373 f604-683-3061 ereservations@granvilleislandhotel.com wwww.granvilleislandhotel.com

Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7R 4K9 Jacqueline Zaharko ........................ p604-980-9311 f604-998-4314 ejzaharko@grousemountain.com wwww.grousemountain.com Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisﬁes - only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions. Heritage Hall 3102 Main St, Vancouver V5T 3G7 Marian Gilmour .. p604-879-4816 f604-879-4816 emgilmour@heritagehall.bc.ca wwww.heritagehall.bc.ca Hotel Blu 177 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 0N3 Kanat Kantman............................p1-855-284-2091 egm@hotelbluvancouver.com wwww.hotelbluvancouver.com John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse 7277 River Rd, Richmond V6X 1X5 Sharon Bulger..... p604-247-2951 f604-303-7399 einfo.ubcboathouse@ubc.ca wwww.ubcboathouse.com Langley Events Centre 7888 200 St, Langley V2Y 3J4 .............. p604-882-8800 f604-882-8877 einfo@langleyeventscentre.com wwww.langleyeventscentre.com Legacy Liquor Store 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5Y 0B8 Tania Richards ................................ p604-331-7900 etania@granvillevan.com wwww.legacyliquorstore.com Michael J Fox Theatre 7373 MacPherson Ave, Burnaby V5J 2B7 Monika Vriend .... p604-664-8875 f604-664-8561 emonika.vriend@sd41.bc.ca wwww.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue 580 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 1L6 Melissa Krezanski .......................... p778-782-5800 f778-782-5812 edialogue@sfu.ca wwww.sfu.ca/mecs Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 Gwilyn Timmers.. p604-822-4643 f604-822-2974 erentals@moa.ubc.ca wwww.moa.ubc.ca Old Mill Boathouse 2715 Esplanade St, Port Moody V3H 3P4 Sue Chapman ..... p604-936-1155 f604-936-1155 einfo@oldmillboathouse.com wwww.oldmillboathouse.com

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

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Kathryn Poole ..... p604-662-8111 f604-891-2861 ekathryn.poole@panpacificvancouver.com wwww.panpacificvancouver.com Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salons 649 Cambie St, Vancouver V6B 2P1 Booking Services Department........p604-665-3050 f604-665-3001 evctbooking@vancouver.ca wwww.vancouver.ca/theatres Centrally located downtown between the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Vancouver Playhouse, the QE Salons are ideal for meetings and small parties for 20 to 200 people. Finished with hardwood floors, contemporary décor and floor to ceiling windows, the Salons are bright and inviting. The Salons are electronically equipped and have a separate outside entrance for private gatherings. They are available for use individually or combined to create a larger space. Salon rental includes access to available equipment and a rental coordinator.

Richmond Olympic Oval 6111 River Rd, Richmond V7C 0A2 .............. p778-296-1400 f778-296-1429 einfo@richmondoval.ca wwww.richmondoval.ca Roadhouse, The 670 Smithe St, Vancouver V6B 1E3 Pauline Jackson . p604-331-7999 f604-605-4351 epauline@granvillevan.com wwww.facebook.com/roadhousevan The Roadhouse is Vancouver’s best country bar featuring a 350-person rooftop patio called The Cantina. This 3-storey venue is great for hosting large parties up to 650 guests! Their ﬂexible hours and great value on food and beverage make it an affordable way to do all your corporate hosting! Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver V6Z 2W3 Joe Oliveira ........ p604-713-1811 f604-713-1813 ejoe.oliveira@vancouver.ca wwww.roundhouse.ca Roxy Cabaret, The 932 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L2 Pauline Jackson . p604-331-7999 f604-605-4351 epauline@granvillevan.com wwww.roxyvan.com The institution famous for throwing Vancouver’s best parties for over 27 years, The Roxy Cabaret wrote the book on partying, and guarantees great service and good times. All private and VIP events at the Roxy offer your guests access to live entertainment from one of our legendary house bands whose repertoires are vast and diverse, appealing to all your guests! Led by our in-house event planning team, all events hosted with us are turnkey, while creating memorable moments and unique experiences for guests.

Science World at Telus World of Science 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 Suan Teo............. p604-443-7548 f604-443-7433 esteo@scienceworld.ca wwww.scienceworld.ca

Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 2G6 .............. p604-606-6400 f604-606-6401 estudiorentals@thedancecentre.ca wwww.thedancecentre.ca SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Melissa Krezanski ..........................p778-782-5800 f778-782-5818 emeet@sfu.ca wwww.sfu.ca/mecs Sky Hangar Pitt Meadows Regional Airport YPK 18799 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows V3Y 1K7 Christina Westlund ........................p604-239-0760 echristina@skyhelicopters.ca wwww.skyhelicopters.ca/sky-hangar Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club 16651 Rannie Rd, Pitt Meadows V3Y 1Z1 Tim Fuchihara ..... p604-465-9380 f604-465-3727 etfuchihara@swaneset.com wwww.swaneset.com Terminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Andrea Miller ..... p604-488-8640 f604-681-9634 eamiller@tcclub.com wwww.tcclub.com Toptable Group 555 Helmcken St, Vancouver V6B 5H7 Lynn Gervais ...................................p604-836-8005 elynn@toptable.ca wwww.toptable.ca UBC Alma Mater Society Conference Centre 6138 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver V6T 1Z1 Lyanne Evans...... p604-822-6704 f604-822-4711 elyanneevans@ams.ubc.ca wwww.amsconferencecentre.com UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver V6Z 3B7 Michelle Penney p604-827-5444 f604-822-0070 erobson.bookings@ubc.ca wwww.robsonsquare.ubc.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 .............. p604-659-3400 f604-659-3584 ecateringandevents@vanaqua.org wwww.vanaqua.org Vancouver Civic Theatres 649 Cambie St, Vancouver V6B 2P1 Booking Services Department........p604-665-3050 f604-665-3001 evctbooking@vancouver.ca wwww.vancouver.ca/theatres Consider the Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, ANNEX and Vancouver Playhouse or ﬂexible meeting rooms at the QET Salons for events, meetings, receptions, dinners. Get creative. Vancouver International Film Centre 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3M7 Laine Slater ........ p604-685-0260 f604-688-8221 einfo@viff.org wwww.vifc.org

Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Keith Jolly .......... p604-687-3400 f604-687-6812 wwww.vancouverrowingclub.ca VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St, Vancouver V6M 4H1 Corinne Johnstonp604-257-6915 f604-257-8679 ecorinne.johnston@vancouver.ca wwww.vandusengarden.org

Waterview c/o 1545 3rd Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1J8 Michael Harries..............................p604-875-0123 einfo@waterviewvancouver.com wwww.waterviewvancouver.com Waterview is located on the north shore of False Creek in Vancouver and features dynamic unobstructed views of False Creek, Granville Island and surrounding cityscapes. Accommodating up to 255 guests, this unparalleled new space offers 3,250 square feet of open ﬂexible interior space with panoramic ﬂoor-to-ceiling windows. Westside Grand 1928 Broadway W, Vancouver V6J 1Z2 Madeleine McAllister ....................p604-736-1928 f604-736-1929 emadeleine@westsidegrand.ca wwww.westsidegrand.ca Work Here 22674 Dewdney Trunk Rd Suite 200, Maple Ridge V2X 3J9 Alex Wells ......................................p604-380-0808 ehello@work-here.ca wwww.work-here.ca

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5G 3T6 .............. p604-297-4565 f604-297-4557 ebvm@burnaby.ca wwww.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 Gwilyn Timmers.. p604-822-4643 f604-822-2974 erentals@moa.ubc.ca wwww.moa.ubc.ca Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2 .............. p604-659-3400 f604-659-3584 ecateringandevents@vanaqua.org wwww.vanaqua.org

Yacht Charters Accent Cruises Inc 1676 Duranleau St Suite 100 Floating ofﬁce Dock A in front of Public Market , Vancouver V6H 3S4 Ken Milne ........... p604-688-6625 f604-688-8081 einfo@accentcruises.ca wwww.accentcruises.ca

Blue Pacific Yacht Charters Ltd 1519 Foreshore Walk, Vancouver V6H 3X3 Michael Bown .... p604-682-2161 f604-682-2722 einfo@bluepacificcharters.com wwww.bluepacificcharters.com Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd 6464 Burns St, Burnaby V5E 1T2 Jane Boddy......... p604-438-4960 f604-947-2189 eboats@fairweathercruises.com wwww.fairweathercruises.com Call us first! We offer the full selection of charter vessels available in Vancouver, accommodating groups of 2 to 1,000. A cruise is ideal for incentives, conferences, corporate events, client & staff appreciation and all family celebrations. We offer superior service to all of our clients regardless of the size of their group. The best views are from the boats. Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke p604-688-7246 f604-687-5868 echarters@boatcruises.com wwww.boatcruises.com Explore business opportunities while enjoying superior cuisine prepared by our executive chef and fantastic panoramic views. Our vessels are perfect for product launches, conferences, client get-togethers or staff events.

THE SUNSET BAY YACHT GROUP www.ssbgroup.ca

604.689.1227

Sunset Bay Yacht Group Bayshore Resort & Marina 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 Elizabeth Showman........................ p604-681-7700 f604-689-1207 eelizabeth@ssbgoup.ca wwww.ssbgoup.ca More than just a venue. The Sunset Bay Yacht Group is the perfect venue to host your corporate functions, galas, client appreciation events, personal celebrations and holiday parties. With over 20 years experience in planning, organizing and executing luxury private charters, our level of service, award winning cuisine and luxurious décor have exceeded clients expectations from all over the globe. Call Elizabeth at 604 681 7700 for information.

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

Audiovisual Services Go Audio Inc 45781 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack V2P 1B5 Mike Evans ......... p604-792-2856 f604-792-2840 emike@goaudio.ca wwww.goaudio.ca

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Chilliwack Golf Club 41894 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack V2R 4J3 Laura Taylor ....................................p604-823-6521 einfo@chilliwackgolf.com wwww.chilliwackgolf.com

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Falls Golf Club, The 8341 Nixon Rd, Chilliwack V4Z 1L3 Jody Duval.......... p604-745-4653 f604-745-0075 ejody.duval@thefalls.com wwww.thefalls.com

Hotels and Motels

Harrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace.................................p866-338-8111 einfo@harrisonbeachhotel.com wwww.harrisonbeachhotel.com Stay with us for your next corporate meeting, intimate wedding, or group function. Our beachfront meeting room is the perfect ﬁt! Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2C6 Daniel Laverick ... p604-870-1050 f604-870-1060 einfo@ramadaabbotsford.ca wwww.ramadaabbotsford.ca Royal Hotel, The 45886 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack V2P 2C7 ..........................................p604-792-1210 einfo@royalhotelchilliwack.com wwww.royalhotelchilliwack.com Travelodge Abbotsford 2509 Pauline St, Abbotsford V2S 3S1 .............. p604-859-5255 f604-859-3939 eabbotsfordtravelodge@gmail.com wwww.travelodge.com

Resorts/Retreats

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Abbotsford Centre 33800 King Rd, Abbotsford V2S 8H8 ..........................................p604-743-5000 einfo@abbotsfordcentre.ca wwww.abbotsfordcentre.ca Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack V2R 4A7 Ana Macedo ....... p604-824-9927 f604-824-9957 eamacedo@chilliwackheritagepark.com wwww.chilliwackheritagepark.com Harrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace..... p604-796-1111 f604-796-1212 einfo@harrisonbeachhotel.com wwww.harrisonbeachhotel.com Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2C6 Daniel Laverick ... p604-870-1050 f604-870-1060 einfo@ramadaabbotsford.ca wwww.ramadaabbotsford.ca Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford V2T 6H5 Bradley Styba ..... p604-557-1458 f604-850-7699 ebstyba@fvtradex.com wwww.fvtradex.com

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, The 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford V2T 0B3 Ingrid Epp ........... p604-864-8087 f604-864-8048 einfo@thereach.ca wwww.thereach.ca

COAST Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce 900 Gibsons Way Unit 20 Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons V0N 1V0 Lisa Desaulniers .............................p604-886-2325 estaff@gibsonschamber.com wwww.gibsonschamber.com

Banquet Facilities

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa 100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Ian Maw ............. p604-796-4714 f604-796-9374 einfo@harrisonresort.com wwww.harrisonresort.com

Special Effects Creatix Studios PO Box 63 Stn Mount Lehman, Abbotsford V4X 2P7 David J Rowland ............................p604-857-1212 edavid@creatixstudios.com wwww.creatixstudios.com

Tourist Attractions - Major Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264 St, Aldergrove V4W 1N7 ............ p604-856-6825 f604-857-9008 einfo@gvzoo.com wwww.gvzoo.com

Universities and Colleges University of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford V2S 7M8 Cameron Roy ..................................p604-854-4522 econferenceservices@ufv.ca wwww.ufv.ca

Beach Gardens Resort & Marina 7074 Westminster St, Powell River V8A 1C5 Joan Barszczewski .........................p604-485-6267 f604-485-2343 ebeachgardens@shaw.ca wwww.beachgardens.com Bonniebrook Lodge and Chasters Dining 1532 Ocean Beach Esplanade, Gibsons V0N 1V5 Marjorie Baliog .. p604-886-2887 f604-886-9241 einfo@bonniebrook.com wwww.bonniebrook.com

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

Promotional Items/Novelties/ Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets Cocoa West Chocolatier 581C Artisan Ln, Bowen Island V0N 1G2 Joanne Mogridge ...........................p604-947-2996 econtact@cocoawest.com wwww.cocoawest.com

SEA TO SKY Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 370, Pemberton V0N 2L0 .............. p604-894-6477 f604-894-5571 einfo@pembertonchamber.com wwww.pembertonchamber.com

Tourism Squamish 38551 Loggers Ln Suite 101, Squamish V8B 0H2 Lesley Weeks ..... p604-815-5084 f604-815-5068 einfo@tourismsquamish.com wwww.exploresquamish.com

Resorts/Retreats

Destination Management/Marketing Tourism Whistler 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Liana Duff ........... p778-578-6600 f604-932-7231 elduff@tourismwhistler.com wwww.whistler.com/meetings

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

Event Planners Strategin Solutions 6850 Crabapple Dr Suite 501, Whistler V0N 1B6 Ginny Stratton ................................p778-386-4861 eginny@strateginsolutions.com wwww.strateginsolutions.com

Golf Courses & Country Clubs Nicklaus North Golf Course 8080 Nicklaus North Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B8 Jennifer Vagg ..... p604-938-9898 f604-938-8891 einfo_nicklaus@golfbc.com wwww.nicklausnorth.com

Hotels and Motels Aava Whistler Hotel 4005 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Hattie Myers ...... p604-932-6311 f604-932-2522 ehattie@aavawhistlerhotel.com wwww.aavawhistlerhotel.com Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler 4154 Village Green, Whistler V0N 1B4 Jasmine Ashworth .........................p800-667-3363 f604-932-2635 ejashworth@crystal-lodge.com wwww.crystal-lodge.com Delta Whistler Village Suites 4308 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Jackie Fulton ...... p604-905-6511 f604-938-6335 ejackie.fulton@deltahotels.com wwww.marriott.com Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B4 Victoria Dyson .... p604-938-8000 f604-938-2055 echateauwhistlerresort@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/whistler Nita Lake Lodge 2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler V0N 1B2 Nancy Steward... p604-966-5803 f604-966-5709 enancy@nitalakelodge.com wwww.nitalakelodge.com Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre 4299 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Don Prins ............ p604-966-5500 f604-966-5501 edprins@panpacific.com wwww.panpacificwhistler.com

Regional Convention Spaces Whistler Conference Centre 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 .............. p604-932-3928 f604-932-7231 esales@tourismwhistler.com wwww.whistler.com/meetings

Eagle Valley Retreat 14575 Squamish Valley Rd, Brackendale V0N 1H0 Jay Lundy .......................................p604-808-4559 einfo@eaglevalleyretreat.com wwww.eaglevalleyretreat.com Exclusive 7-acre boutique lodge for private events. 90 minutes north of Vancouver in Squamish Valley. Planning retreats, team building, weddings. Accomm: 24. Mountainside Lodge 4417 Sundial Pl, Whistler V0N 1B4 Garret Groenveld p415-885-8801 f604-932-6864 egarret.groenveld@wyn.com wwww.extraholidays.com Westin Resort & Spa Whistler, The 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Justine Nichol .... p604-905-5000 f604-905-5589 esales@westinwhistler.com wwww.westinwhistler.com

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

Telecommunications/Video Conferencing/Webcasting MediaPower New Media Communications 40044 Plateau Dr Box 5854, Squamish V8B 0C2 Pesi A Unwalla ...............................p604-970-5055 einfo@mediapower.ca wwww.eventcastlive.ca

Tourist Attractions - Major

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

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Deanna Wampler p604-964-0995 f604-964-0965 edeanna.wampler@slcc.ca wwww.slcc.ca Whistler’s Aboriginal Cultural Centre accommodates dinners of 200 people with receptions up to 1,000 people and an outdoor mezzanine patio with 2500 sq ft of retractable awnings. Full catering services available.

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Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

A PLACE APART

Oases abound in coastal cities and island coves of B.C.’s coast

BY PETER MITHAM

I Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre is Vancouver Island’s largest meeting space north of Victoria. Rooms are equipped with the latest technology to make meetings a breeze | VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE

slands are places apart, oases where we can step back from the busyness of life and gain perspective. British Columbia, with its rugged coastline, offers an abundance of islands where business meetings and family gatherings can focus on what’s important to them. Whether it’s an industry gathering, corporate retreat, wedding or reunion, Vancouver Island and the shards of land scattered across the Salish Sea – equally well known as the Strait of Georgia – provide a spectacular event setting. Capital among destinations is the capital region itself, anchored by the Victoria Conference Centre. The second-largest convention centre in the province, the downtown venue located near the Inner Harbour offers 50,000 square feet of event space plus an additional 23,000 square feet at the Crystal Garden across the street. Neighbouring hotels include the 304-room Hotel Grand Pacific, adjacent to the city’s iconic legislature building. It has two ballrooms totalling 5,500 square feet as well as five breakout rooms averaging 500 square feet. Renovated guest rooms will be available in spring 2016. University of Victoria (UVIC) is also a significant conference venue, with 131 classrooms, concert halls and lecture theatres available for lease as well as the Cadboro Commons Conference Centre, which can accommodate up to 1,000 people during the summer. Just north of Victoria, the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa offers 6,000 square feet of space including a ballroom and three breakout rooms for groups of 12 to 288 people. Nanaimo offers the largest conference space north of Victoria, with the Vancouver Island Conference Centre boasting 38,000 square feet of event and meeting space accommodating 1,300 people in its ballroom. Both the Grand Hotel Nanaimo and Coast Bastion Hotel have undergone renovations in recent years and can accommodate groups of up to 400 people in their ballrooms and boardrooms. Off-site venues in the city include a waterfront plaza and theatre managed by the Nanaimo Port Authority as well as the Nanaimo Golf Club, with a banquet hall for up to 180 people.

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Similar to UVic, Vancouver Island University offers accommodation and meeting space for groups of 10 to 200 people with panoramic views of the city and harbour. North of Nanaimo, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre in Parksville offers 10,000 square feet across 12 rooms for groups of up to 350 people. Smaller venues in the mid-Island region include Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community in Courtenay and Shelter Point Distillery in Oyster River, which has distinctive spaces for receptions of 40 to 80 people as well as smaller corporate meetings. First Nations heritage is also a significant element in local event space. Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River, open from May to October, has 3,000 square feet of newly renovated event space and accommodation for up to 400 people. Grizzly bear viewing in co-operation with Homalco First Nation adds a wild touch to even the tamest gathering. Meanwhile, K’awat’si Economic Development Corp. will relaunch Port Hardy Inn as a four-star property in 2016, with approximately 10,000 square feet of refurbished event space at the Island’s northern tip. On the remote west coast of Vancouver Island, natural features such as Clayoquot Sound and spectacular winter storms provide a stunning backdrop for venues such as `Ucluelet’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, which can accommodate groups of up to 140, as well as a stateof-the-art community centre hosting gatherings of up to 200 people. Tofino’s Best Western Tin Wis offers 4,000 square feet of meeting space for up to 250 guests, and is among the many spaces offered by well-known national hoteliers across the Island. A relaxed pace prevails on the Gulf Islands. Salt Spring, perhaps the best-known island, is home to the Harbour House Hotel and Hastings House properties, which can accommodate groups of up to 160 and 45, respectively. Cortes Island is home to Hollyhock, a retreat favoured by the socially conscious that provides an alternative to urban venues. The largest of the four venues it offers is 1,500-square-foot Olatunji Hall, which can accommodate more than 100 people. Poets Cove Resort and Spa on Pender Island has made a name for itself as a conference venue for smaller groups, with an assortment of rooms, villas and cottages nestled in the coastal forest. Galiano Island, which sits in the waters just off Nanaimo, is home to the Galiano Inn. Rooms accommodate intimate groups of 25 for meetings prior to hitting the local hiking and biking trails afterwards. É

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Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Black Creek Banquet Facilities Coastal Black Estate Winery 2186 Endall Rd, Black Creek V9J 1G8 ..........................................p250-337-8325 einfo@coastalblack.ca wwww.coastalblack.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Black Creek Community Centre 2001 Black Creek Rd, Black Creek V9J 1G5 .............. p250-337-5190 f250-337-5192 einfo@blackcreek-cc.com wwww.blackcreek-cc.com

Bowser Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Shady Shores Beach Resort 6695 Island Hwy, Bowser V0R 1G0 Carolyn Graeme.. p250-757-8595 f250-757-9507 einfo@shadyshoresbeachresort.com wwww.shadyshoresbeachresort.com

Campbell River Banquet Facilities Royal Coachman Inn 84 Dogwood St, Campbell River V9W 2X7 Theresa Marson . p250-286-0231 f250-287-4038 einfo@royalcoachman.ca wwww.royalcoachmaninn.ca Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Austrian Chalet 462 South Island Hwy, Campbell River V9W 1A5............. p250-923-4231 f250-923-2840 einfo@bwcampbellriver.com wwww.bwcampbellriver.com Coast Discovery Inn and Marina 975 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C4 ............. p250-287-9225 f250-287-2213 wwww.coasthotels.com Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River 1351 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C9 Rebecca Berry .... p250-914-5117 f250-914-5217 eoperations@comfortinncampbellriver.com wwww.comfortinncampbellriver.com Resorts/Retreats Ocean Resort 4384 South Island Hwy, Campbell River V9H 1E8 .............. p250-923-4281 f250-923-8744 einfo@oceanresort.ca wwww.oceanresort.ca Painter’s Lodge Holiday & Fishing Resort 1625 McDonald Rd, Campbell River V9W 4S5 Laurie McPherson ..........................p800-663-7090 f250-598-1361 elaurie_mcpherson@obmg.com wwww.painterslodge.com Restaurants Fusilli Grill 220 Dogwood St Unit 4, Campbell River V9W 2X9 ............. p250-830-0090 f250-830-0093 ekofﬁce@fusilligrill.bc.ca wwww.fusilligrill.bc.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Maritime Heritage Centre 621 Island Hwy PO Box 25083, Campbell River V9W 0B7 Trish Whiteside .. p250-286-3161 f250-286-3162 einfo@maritimeheritagecentre.ca wwww.bcp45.org Book your next event in our beautiful facility, with a lovely, unobstructed view of Discovery Passage. Waterfront venue with lots of character. Tidemark Theatre 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C8 Mary Malinski .... p250-287-7465 f250-287-7659 email@tidemarktheatre.com wwww.tidemarktheatre.com

Courtenay Banquet Facilities Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay V9N 6C6 Susan Murphy .... p250-338-1000 f250-338-0303 eﬁlberg@courtenay.ca wwww.courtenay.ca

Hotels and Motels Anco Inn 1998 Ltd 1885 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K9 Tanis Clark .......... p250-334-2451 f250-334-3420 eancocourtenay@shaw.ca wwww.ancoinn.ca Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K4 .............. p250-338-2745 f250-338-5442 esales@thewesterlyhotel.com wwww.thewesterlyhotel.ca Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley 2200 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L4 Grant Smith ........ p778-225-0010 f778-225-0019 ehixreservations@hiexcomoxvalley.com wwww.hiexpress.com/courtenayse Travelodge Courtenay 2605 Cliff Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L8 .............. p800-795-9486 f250-334-4694 einfo@travelodgecourtenay.com wwww.travelodgecourtenay.com Resorts/Retreats Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community 399 Clubhouse Dr, Courtenay V9N 9G3 ............. p250-703-5050 f250-703-5020 ecatering@crownisle.ca wwww.crownisle.com Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay V9N 9R9 .............. p250-338-1323 f250-338-0058 esales@kingfisherspa.com wwww.kingfisherspa.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay V9N 6C6 Susan Murphy .... p250-338-1000 f250-338-0303 efilberg@courtenay.ca wwww.courtenay.ca The place to meet in Courtenay with central downtown fully equipped locations. Includes two 4,500 - 6,000 sq ft banquet halls and meeting rooms of all sizes.

Cowichan Bay Resorts/Retreats Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N0 .............. p250-715-1000 f250-715-1001 einfo@oceanfrontcowichanbay.com wwww.oceanfrontcowichanbay.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N0 .............. p250-715-1000 f250-715-1001 einfo@oceanfrontcowichanbay.com wwww.oceanfrontcowichanbay.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd Box 22, Cowichan Bay V0R 1N0 Sharon McLeod ..............................p250-746-4955 ecwbs@classicboats.org wwww.classicboats.org

Hotels and Motels Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn 6474 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 6C6 Karla Silva .......... p250-748-2722 f250-748-2207 eksilva@cowichanvalleyinn.com wwww.cowichanvalleyinn.com Travelodge Duncan 140 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3P7 ............... p250-748-4311 f250-748-1774 eevents@travelodgeduncan.com wwww.travelodgeduncan.com Resorts/Retreats Quamichan Inn, The 1478 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan V9L 5R2 ............... p250-746-7028 f250-746-5223 equamichaninn@shaw.ca wwww.thequamichaninn.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St, Duncan V9L 2X5 ............... p250-746-0425 f250-748-0054 ecowichantheatre@cvrd.bc.ca wwww.cowichantheatre.bc.ca Quwutsun Cultural & Conference Centre 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan V9L 6P4 Lora Lynn Kinnaird..........................p250-746-8119 f250-746-4143 einfo@quwutsun.ca wwww.quwutsun.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan V9L 5L6 Leah Boisvert...... p250-746-4204 f250-746-8616 ecommunityrelations@providence.bc.ca wwww.providence.bc.ca

Gabriola Island Resorts/Retreats Haven, The 240 Davis Rd, Gabriola Island V0R 1X1 Louise Amuir ...... p800-222-9211 f250-247-8454 elouise@haven.ca wwww.haven.ca

Galiano Island Resorts/Retreats Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa 134 Madrona Dr, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Conny Nordin...... p250-539-3388 f250-539-3338 einfo@galianoinn.com wwww.galianoinn.com

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Duncan Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Duncan-Cowichan Visitor Info Centre Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre 2896 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan V9L 6C2 Sonja Nagel........ p250-748-1111 f250-746-8222 echamber@duncancc.bc.ca wwww.duncancc.bc.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Cowichan Golf & Country Club PO Box 38, Duncan V9L 3X1 ............... p250-746-7211 f250-746-7807 einfo@cowichangolfclub.com wwww.cowichangolfclub.ca Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club 6507 North Rd, Duncan V9L 6K9 ............... p250-746-8993 f250-746-8955 egolf@duncanmeadows.com wwww.duncanmeadows.com

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

Hornby Island Resorts/Retreats Sea Breeze Lodge 3285 Fowler Rd, Hornby Island V0R 1Z0 Stephen/Jeff Bishop ......................p250-335-2321 f250-335-3190 einfo@seabreezelodge.com wwww.seabreezelodge.com

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

Mount Washington Resorts/Retreats Mount Washington Alpine Resort 1 Strathcona Pkwy, Mount Washington V9J 1L0 ............... p250-338-1386 f250-338-5493 ecatering@mountwashington.ca wwww.mountwashington.ca/www. discovermountwashington.com

Nanaimo Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce 2133 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9S 1H8 .............. p250-756-1191 f250-756-1584 einfo@nanaimochamber.bc.ca wwww.nanaimochamber.bc.ca Tourism Vancouver Island 65 Front St Suite 501, Nanaimo V9R 5H9 Denise Le Gal ..... p250-754-3500 f250-754-3599 einfo@tourismvi.ca wwww.tourismvi.ca Audiovisual Services RSM Productions Audio Visual Nanaimo Rick Scheffers ................p250-758-8095 ersmproductions@ieginc.ca wwww.ieginc.ca Banquet Facilities Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo V9R 5J8 Denise Tacon ...... p250-244-4050 f250-244-4055 edtacon@viconference.com wwww.viconference.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Northgate Hotel 6450 Metral Dr, Nanaimo V9T 2L8 ............... p250-390-2222 f250-390-2412 egm@bestwesternnorthgate.com wwww.bestwesternnorthgate.com Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel 70 Church St, Nanaimo V9R 5H4 .............. p250-754-6835 f250-754-2638 esales@dorchesternanaimo.com wwww.dorchesternanaimo.com Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 6E4 .............. p250-753-6601 f250-753-4155 wwww.coasthotels.com Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview 809 Island Hwy S, Nanaimo V9R 5K1 William Shang.... p250-754-8171 f250-754-8557 ewilliam.shang@harbourviewdaysinn.com wwww.nanaimohotel.com Grand Hotel Nanaimo 4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo V9T 4Z4 Susie Sirri ........... p250-758-3000 f250-729-2808 esusie.sirri@thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca wwww.thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca Inn on Long Lake 4700 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo V9T 1W6 ............. p250-758-1144 f250-758-5832 emanager@innonlonglake.com wwww.innonlonglake.com Painted Turtle Guesthouse 121 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 3A2 Zul Bardai ........... p250-753-4432 f250-753-4434 emanager@paintedturtle.ca wwww.paintedturtle.ca Ramada Nanaimo 315 Rosehill St, Nanaimo V9S 1E3 Jason Chi............ p250-716-2009 f250-716-0011 enanaimoramada@shawcable.com wwww.ramada.com Travelodge Nanaimo 96 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo V9S 4K1 .............. p250-754-6355 f250-754-1301 esales@travelodgenanaimo.com wwww.travelodgenanaimo.com

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Parksville Banquet Facilities Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Ave Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit...........................p250-248-6234 f250-248-8634 einfo@parksvillecentre.com wwww.parksvillecentre.com Hotels and Motels Quality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood St PO Box 1720, Parksville V9P 2H5 Heather Corcoran ........................p250-248-8333 f250-248-4689 ehcorcoran@qualityresortparksville.com wwww.qualityresortparksville.com Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff p250-248-2072 f250-248-4140 eluba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com wwww.tigh-na-mara.com Travelodge Parksville 424 West Island Hwy, Parksville V9P 1K8 ........... p250-248-2232 f250-248-3273 erooms@travelodgeparksville.com wwww.travelodgeparksville.com Resorts/Retreats Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 ........... p250-248-4674 f250-947-2507 ereservations@sunriseridge.ca wwww.sunriseridge.ca Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff p250-248-2072 f250-248-4140 eluba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com wwww.tigh-na-mara.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Beach Club Resort 181 Beachside Dr, Parksville V9P 2H5 ........... p250-248-8999 f250-947-2122 estay@beachclubresort.ca wwww.beachclubbc.com

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Port Hardy Civic Centre 7450 Columbia St Box 368, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 ........... p250-949-8883 f250-949-8873 wwww.porthardy.ca

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Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Ave Box 1125, Parksville V9P 2H2 Margaret Spruit...........................p250-248-6234 f250-248-8634 einfo@parksvillecentre.com wwww.parksvillecentre.com Parksville Community & Conference Centre offers 21,000 sq ft of dedicated meeting place. The centre boasts a lovely auditorium/theatre and stage (complete with dressing rooms), four meeting rooms and a full-service catering kitchen. Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism 425 Stanford Ave Suite 108 PO Box 239, Parksville V9P 2G4 Karyn Doerksenp250-248-6300 f250-248-6308 ekaryn@pqbtourism.com wwww.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 ........... p250-248-4674 f250-947-2507 ereservations@sunriseridge.ca wwww.sunriseridge.ca Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Luba Plotnikoff p250-248-2072 f250-248-4140 eluba.plotnikoff@tigh-na-mara.com wwww.tigh-na-mara.com

Hotels and Motels Heriot Bay Inn Box 100 Heriot Bay, Quadra Island V0P 1H0 ........... p250-285-3322 f250-285-2708 einfo@heriotbayinn.com wwww.heriotbayinn.com Resorts/Retreats April Point Resort & Spa 900 April Point Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 Laurie McPherson .......................p250-370-6503 f250-598-1361 elaurie_mcpherson@obmg.com wwww.aprilpoint.com Gowlland Harbour Resort 823 Gowlland Harbour Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 ........... p250-285-3572 f866-515-4641 einfo@gowllandharbour.com wwww.gowllandharbour.com Seascape Waterfront Resort 774 Cliff Rd PO Box 566, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 ........... p250-285-3450 f250-285-2101 einfo@seascapewaterfrontresort.com wwww.seascapewaterfrontresort.com

Qualicum Bay Resorts/Retreats Qualicum Bay Resort 5970 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Bay V9K 2N1 Hans/Christine Stussi .................p250-757-2003 f250-757-2037 einfo@resortbc.com wwww.resortbc.com

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

Resorts/Retreats Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 1 Lighthouse Rd PO Box 460, Quathiaski Cove V0P 1N0 Mark Cote........ p250-285-2042 f250-285-2532 emarkcote@capemudgeresort.bc.ca wwww.capemudgeresort.com

Port Alberni Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel 4277 Stamp Ave, Port Alberni V9Y 7X8 Annette Clement .........................p250-724-7171 f250-724-9691 einfo@bestwesternbarclay.com wwww.bestwesternbarclay.com Hospitality Inn 3835 Redford St, Port Alberni V9Y 3S2 Jonathan Cross p250-723-8111 f250-723-0088 einfo@hospitalityinnportalberni.com wwww.hospitalityinnportalberni.com Howard Johnson 4850 Beaver Creek Rd, Port Alberni V9Y 7C8 ........... p250-724-2900 f250-724-2924 einfo@hojoalberni.com wwww.hojoalberni.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre 5895 River Rd Paciﬁc Rim Hwy 4, Port Alberni V9Y 6Z5 ........... p250-724-6800 f250-724-6887 einfo@cedarwood.bc.ca wwww.cedarwood.bc.ca

Port Hardy Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Port Hardy PO Box 68 7160 Columbia St, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 Donna Gault ................................p250-949-6665 edonnag@cablerocket.com

Saturna Island Resorts/Retreats Saturna Lodge 130 Payne Rd, Saturna Island V0N 2Y0 Laura Swan ..... p250-539-2254 f250-539-2254 einnkeeper@saturna.ca wwww.saturna.ca

Sidney Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2453 Beacon Ave Suite 209, Sidney V8L 1X7 ............ p250-656-3616 f250-656-7111 einfo@peninsulachamber.ca wwww.peninsulachamber.ca Event Planners TIDES Adventure Group Inc 2380 Brethour Ave Suite 306, Sidney V8L 2A5 .......................................p250-999-2997 einfo@tidesgroup.com wwww.tidesgroup.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club 1050 McTavish Rd, Sidney V8L 5T4 ............ p250-656-3136 f250-656-3127 eglenmeadows@shaw.ca wwww.glenmeadows.bc.ca Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Emerald Isle 2306 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1X2 ............ p250-656-4441 f250-655-1351 efrontdesk@bwemeralisle.com wwww.bwemeraldisle.com

Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa 9805 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 Jackie May ...... p250-655-9770 f250-655-9762 ejackie.may@sidneypier.com wwww.sidneypier.com Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites 9775 First St, Sidney V8L 3E1 Denis Paquette p888-656-1131 f250-656-9396 estay@sidneywaterfrontinn.com wwww.sidneywaterfrontinn.com Travelodge Victoria Airport Sidney 2280 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1X1 Nick Coates ..... p866-656-1176 f250-656-7344 einfo@airporttravelodge.com wwww.travelodgevictoriaairport.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 ............ p250-665-7511 f778-426-0715 eed@oceandiscovery.ca wwww.oceandiscovery.ca

Sooke Floral Design and Plants Sooke Flower House 6626 Sooke Rd, Sooke V0S 1N0 Kelly Keys ........ p250-642-2422 f250-642-6820 eﬂowerhouse@sookehomehardware.com wwww.sookeﬂowerhouse.ca Resorts/Retreats Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 0V1 ........... p250-642-0805 f250-642-0670 esookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Ocean Wilderness Inn 9171 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 1G3 Lori LeCount ................................p250-646-2116 estay@oceanwildernessinn.com wwww.oceanwildernessinn.com Points West Oceanfront Resort 8969 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 1E7 Veronica Smith p778-352-1783 f778-352-1788 epointswestoceanfrontresort@gmail.com wwww.pointswestoceanfrontresort.com Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd, Sooke V9Z 0T4 ............ p250-642-3421 f250-642-6988 einfo@sookeharbourhouse.com wwww.sookeharbourhouse.com

Ucluelet Associations/Chambers of Commerce/ Tourist Info Centres Tourism Ucluelet 1604 Peninsula Rd Box 428, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 .......................................p250-266-7620 etourism@uclueletinfo.com wwww.ucluelet.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Long Beach Golf Course 1850 Paciﬁc Rim Hwy Box 998, Ucluelet V0R 2Z0 ........... p250-725-8221 f250-725-3302 elbgcevents@gmail.com wwww.longbeachgolfcourse.com Resorts/Retreats Black Rock Oceanfront Resort 596 Marine Dr PO Box 310, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 ........... p250-726-4800 f250-726-2430 ereservations@blackrockresort.com wwww.blackrockresort.com Canadian Princess Resort 1943 Peninsula Rd PO Box 939, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 Laurie McPherson .......................p800-370-6503 f250-598-1361 elaurie_mcpherson@obmg.com wwww.canadianprincess.com Terrace Beach Resort Ucluelet 1002 Peninsula Rd Box 96, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 ........... p250-726-2901 f250-726-2900 emanager@terracebeachresort.ca wwww.terracebeachresort.ca

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Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Paciﬁc Rim National Park Reserve Paciﬁc Rim Hwy PO Box 280, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 .............. p250-726-3512 f250-726-3520 ejessie.hannigan@pc.gc.ca wwww.parkscanada.gc.ca

Victoria Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter Victoria Natalie Wilson CMP CMM ........................ eadmin@mpibcchapter.com wwww.mpibcchapter.com Tourism Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau 737 Yates St Suite 200, Victoria V8W 1L6 Nicola Greeley................................ p250-414-6988 enicola.greeley@tourismvictoria.com wwww.tourismvictoria.com Banquet Facilities Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon..........................p250-360-2999 f250-360-5882 enicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com wwww.deltavictoria.com Sandman Hotel Victoria & Shark Club Bar & Grill 2852 Douglas St, Victoria V8T 4M5 Tania McFadden . p250-386-5888 f250-386-5889 evictoriacatering@sharkclub.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.ca University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p250-721-8395 ebookings@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor Bus Services University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p250-721-8395 ebookings@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor Wilson’s Transportation Ltd 4196 Glanford Ave, Victoria V8Z 4B6 Joe Jansen ......... p250-475-3235 f250-475-2911 esales@wilsonstransportation.com wwww.wilsonstransportation.com Car Rentals University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p250-721-8395 ebookings@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor Caterers Cook’s Day Off Fine Foods & Catering 1883 Fort St, Victoria V8R 1K1 .............. p250-598-3228 f250-598-3248 ecooksdayoff@shaw.ca wwww.cooksdayoff.ca Food for Thought Catering Ltd 1002 Goldstream Ave Suite 5, Victoria V9B 2Y5 .............. p250-478-2721 f250-478-0378 efoodfor@islandnet.com wwww.foodforthoughtcatering.net Truffles Catering Inc 1461 Benvenuto Ave, Victoria V8M 1J5 ............. p250-544-0200 f250-544-1667 eyummy@trufflescatering.net wwww.trufflescatering.net University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p250-721-8395 ebookings@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor

Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow Consultants Podium - Conference & Event Specialists 2661 Queenswood Dr, Victoria V8N 1X6 Marischal De Armond ....................p250-472-7644 f250-472-7664 einfo@podiumconferences.com wwww.podiumconferences.com Decor and Design Services Insite Display 2038 Byron St, Victoria V8R 1L9 Joanne Fyffe...................................p250-595-3404 einsitedisplay@shaw.ca wwww.insitedisplay.com Event Planners Brink Events 835 View St Suite 407, Victoria V8W 3W8 Aidan Henry.................................... p250-882-9691 einfo@brinkevents.ca wwww.brinkevents.ca Monica Powell Event Management 1075 Portage Rd, Victoria V8Z 1L1 Monica Powell ...............................p250-217-0772 emonica@monicapowellevents.ca wwww.monicapowellevents.ca Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Victoria 3233 Maple St, Victoria V8X 4Y9 Malcolm Stevens p250-475-7500 f250-475-7599 evictoria@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria V8W 1B2 Mark Paul ........... p800-663-5891 f250-380-1950 empaul@chateauvictoria.com wwww.chateauvictoria.com Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria 3020 Blanshard St, Victoria V8T 5C7 Greg Shew.......... p250-382-4400 f250-382-4053 emeetings@comfortvictoria.ca wwww.comfortvictoria.ca Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon.......................... p250-360-2999 f250-360-5882 enicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com wwww.deltavictoria.com English Inn 429 Lampson St, Victoria V9A 5Y9 .............. p250-388-4353 f250-382-8311 eevents@englishinn.ca wwww.englishinn.ca Fairmont Empress 721 Government St, Victoria V8W 1W5 Angela Rafuse-Tahir.......................p250-384-8111 f250-381-5959 etheempress@fairmont.com wwww.fairmont.com/empress-victoria Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites 345 Quebec St, Victoria V8V 1W4 Tracey Sims ........ p250-385-2405 f250-480-6593 etsims@silverbirchhotels.com wwww.harbourtowers.com Hotel Grand Pacific 463 Belleville St, Victoria V8V 1X3 James Fry ........... p250-380-4453 f250-380-4475 ereserve@hotelgrandpacific.com wwww.hotelgrandpacific.com Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St, Victoria V8V 1Z8 ..........................................p250-414-6712 wwww.laurelpoint.com Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... p250-381-0999 f250-381-0988 eronette@magnoliahotel.com wwww.magnoliahotel.com Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 3Z5 ............. p250-480-3800 f250-480-3838 esales@victoriamarriott.com wwww.marriottvictoria.com

Oswego Hotel 500 Oswego St, Victoria V8V 5C1 .............. p250-294-7500 f250-294-7509 esales@oswegovictoria.com wwww.oswegovictoria.com Parkside Hotel & Spa, The 810 Humboldt St, Victoria V8V 5B1 Daniel Melnyk ................................p250-940-1200 esales@parksidevictoria.com wwww.parksidevictoria.com Strathcona Hotel 919 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 2C2 Joel Chudleigh ... p250-220-8582 f250-383-6893 ejoel@strathconahotel.com wwww.strathconahotel.com Travelodge Victoria 229 Gorge Rd E, Victoria V9A 1L1 Darryl Wilson ..... p250-388-6611 f250-388-4153 edarryl@travelodgevictoria.com wwww.travelodgevictoria.com Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites 1234 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 3H9............. p250-386-2211 f250-386-2622 einfo@victoriaregent.com wwww.victoriaregent.com Printers/Copiers Denman Print Works 2643 Turner St, Victoria V8T 4T8 Ritchie Brian ....... p250-480-1530 f250-480-1795 esales@denmanpw.ca wwww.denmanpw.ca Regional Convention Spaces

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor . p250-361-1019 f250-361-1099 eevelyno@victoriaconference.com wwww.victoriaconference.com Resorts/Retreats Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa 849 Verdier Ave, Victoria V8M 1C5 ............. p888-544-2079 f250-544-2069 esales@brentwoodbayresort.com wwww.brentwoodbayresort.com Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... p250-381-0999 f250-381-0988 eronette@magnoliahotel.com wwww.magnoliahotel.com Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2N2 Madone Pelan .... p250-598-4556 f250-598-6180 einfo@oakbaybeachhotel.com wwww.oakbaybeachhotel.com Speakers/Facilitators Lane Creative Group 1035 Belmont Ave Suite 1503, Victoria V8S 3T5 Geoffrey X Lane..............................p604-877-0089 egeoffrey@geoffreyxlane.com wwww.geoffreyxlane.com Telecommunications/Video Conferencing/ Webcasting CommonSkys Conferencing Inc 915 Fort St Suite 300, Victoria V8V 3K3 Maurice Lagasse ............................p250-891-2548 einfo@commonskys.com wwww.commonskys.com Tourist Attractions - Major SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours 1119 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 1T7 Joanne Kukat ..... p250-384-4444 f250-658-0779 einfo@springtidecharters.com wwww.victoriawhalewatching.com

Universities and Colleges University Centre Farquhar Auditorium B103 University Centre Bldg 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria V8W 5C2 Ian Case.............. p250-721-7632 f250-721-8997 eiancase@uvic.ca wwww.auditorium.uvic.ca University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p250-721-8395 ebookings@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss St, Victoria V8V 4P1 .............. p250-384-4171 f250-361-3995 eevents@aggv.ca wwww.aggv.ca Burnside Gorge Community Association 471 Cecelia Ave, Victoria V8T 4T4 ............... p250-388-5251 f250-388-5269 einfo@burnsidegorge.ca wwww.burnsidegorge.ca Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Ave, Victoria V8M 1J8 Sarah Barnum..... p250-544-4479 f250-652-3883 esarahbarnum@butchartgardens.com wwww.butchartgardens.com Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa 100 Harbour Rd, Victoria V9A 0G1 Nicole MacKinnon..........................p250-360-2999 f250-360-5882 enicole.mackinnon@deltahotels.com wwww.deltavictoria.com IMAX® Victoria 675 Belleville St, Victoria V8W 1A1 Jordan Batchelor p250-480-4887 f250-480-4830 eevents@imaxvictoria.com wwww.imaxvictoria.com Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... p250-381-0999 f250-381-0988 eronette@magnoliahotel.com wwww.magnoliahotel.com Union Club of British Columbia, The 805 Gordon St, Victoria V8W 1Z6 Anna McHale ..... p250-384-1151 f250-384-3538 ecatering@unionclub.com wwww.unionclub.com University of Victoria PO Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 2Y2 .........................................p250-721-8395 ebookings@uvic.ca wwww.housing.uvic.ca/visitor

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor . p250-361-1019 f250-361-1099 eevelyno@victoriaconference.com wwww.victoriaconference.com Victoria Conservatory of Music - Venue Rentals 900 Johnson St, Victoria V8V 3N4 Josh Haase......... p250-386-5311 f250-386-6602 ebookings@vcm.bc.ca wwww.vcm.bc.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Gardens at HCP, The 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria V9E 2J7 Dana Gage.......... p250-479-6162 f250-479-6047 eevents@hcp.bc.ca wwww.hcp.ca

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he South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, in the words of owner David Patriquin, started as “kind of a horsey place.” Stretched along a pastoral bank of the South Thompson River near Kamloops, the 55-acre property was first a breeding facility for thoroughbreds. An inn was added in 1993, accommodating people who wanted to see British Columbia’s interior grasslands and pine forests from the back of a trail horse. Rooms and service buildings were given names evoking the “sport of kings” such as Kentucky and Somerset.

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A few years ago the inn evolved again, replacing riding stables with meeting places for business groups – and although visitors will still find a few horses grazing on the property, they’re strictly for show. The inn, a TripAdvisor Hall of Fame winner and one of many exceptional destinations in the Thompson Okanagan region, is a boutique venue. It has just 57 guest rooms and the largest of six meeting rooms has a capacity of 200. Car clubs, which need ample parking space, stay here. So do law firms and gatherings of local government executives. There’s even a biennial meeting of artisans who build old-school split cane bamboo fly-fishing rods and then use them to cast lines on the grass or into the broad waters of the Thompson itself. One constant over all of the inn’s history is the royal and rich connection. “We had the King of Jordan and his entourage here,” Patriquin explains. “He was on a motorcycle trip, him and two buddies. They had an ambulance and RCMP following three guys on bikes.

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“Bill Gates was here, the prime minister of Singapore. Reba McEntire came into town so they put her here. We’re secure, and nobody gets a word from me until they’ve left.” Like many hospitality business operators, Patriquin augments his group bookings with family events such as weddings, reunions and anniversaries. The biggest anniversary party in the Thompson Okanagan region in 2015, however, was elsewhere and the guest of honour was the meeting space itself. Penticton Trade & Convention Centre (PTCC), which opened in 1965, celebrated its golden anniversary in August 2015. Originally named Peach Bowl Convention Centre, it was the first free-standing convention centre in Canada – a 28,500-square-foot meeting place accommodating 2,000 people. Today PTCC is double its original size and leverages meetings, conferences and special events - such as the largest annual RV show in Canada - to drive between 34,000 and 50,000 room nights a year for the local hospitality industry. “The Ramada, the Sandman, the Coast and certainly the Lakeside usually fill most of our rooms, and the trickle-down effect is that the other hotels and motels in

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our community benefit when the inventory at our major hotels gets taken up,” says Dean Clarke, general manager and regional vice-president for Global Spectrum Facility Management, which manages the PTCC. Throughout the Thompson Okanagan region, the landscape itself is a partner as well - fostering the widest imaginable array of recreational amenities and businesses. Depending on the season, a business traveller or conventioneer can enjoy a leisurely day at a scenic beach, boating, whitewater rafting, world-class angling, mountain biking, downhill and cross-country skiing, a round of golf at a championship course, a casino visit or a convivial afternoon on the patio of one of the sun-blessed region’s 600-odd wineries. Ski resorts such as Silver Star (Vernon), Sun Peaks (Kamloops) and Big White (Kelowna) take the conference business seriously, offering meeting facilities onsite. Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre at Silver Star accommodates groups of up to 350 and provides packages for all-day events. Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre has a range of facilities including executive meeting rooms and an 11,000-square-foot ballroom that can support a reception for 600. É

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Golf Courses & Country Clubs Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ...........................p800-663-4303 esales@quaaoutlodge.com wwww.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.com Hotels and Motels Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ...........................p800-663-4303 esales@quaaoutlodge.com wwww.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.com Resorts/Retreats

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Greenwood Museum & Visitor Centre 214 Copper Ave PO Box 399, Greenwood V0 H1J0 Doreen MacLean p250-445-6355 f250-445-6355 emuseum@shaw.ca wwww.greenwoodmuseum.com

Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ...........................p800-663-4303 esales@quaaoutlodge.com wwww.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ...........................p800-663-4303 esales@quaaoutlodge.com wwww.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.com

Kamloops Destination Management/Marketing Tourism Kamloops 1290 Trans Canada Hwy W, Kamloops V2C 6R3 Lisa Strachan...... p250-372-8000 f250-372-2121 elisa@tourismkamloops.com wwww.tourismkamloops.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Eaglepoint Golf Resort 8888 Barnhartvale Rd, Kamloops V2C 6W1 ............. p250-573-5675 f250-573-4810 einfo@eaglepointgolfresort.com wwww.eaglepointgolfresort.com Kamloops Golf & Country Club 2960 Tranquille Rd Suite 16, Kamloops V2B 8B6 ..........................................p250-376-8020 eadmin@kamloopsgolfclub.com wwww.kamloopsgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Kamloops 1325 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 6P4 Tim Mather ......... p250-374-8877 f250-372-0507 ekamloops@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker..... p250-828-6660 f250-828-6698 ea.tasker@coasthotels.com wwww.coastkamloopshotel.com

Comfort Inn & Suites 1810 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 Kathy Wishnevski...........................p250-372-0987 f250-372-0967 edesk@comfortinnkamloops.com wwww.comfortinnkamloops.com Four Points by Sheraton 1175 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1R5 Cecilia Guerrero . p250-374-4144 f250-374-0449 egm@fourpointskamloops.com wwww.fourpointskamloops.com Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops 675 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops V2B 3J1 Christina Lutterman........................p250-376-8288 f250-376-8293 ereservations@hiskamloops.com wwww.holidayinn.com/kamloopsbc Holiday Inn Express Kamloops 1550 Versatile Dr, Kamloops V1S 1X4 Janine Oloresisimo ........................p250-372-3474 f250-372-1585 einfo@hiekamloops.com wwww.hiekamloops.com Hotel Five540Forty 540 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B2 Bonnie Pigeon .... p250-372-2281 f250-372-1125 wwww.hotel540.ca Pacific Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 .............. p250-372-0952 f250-372-0988 edesk@pacificinnkamloops.com wwww.pacificinnkamloops.com Plaza Hotel, The 405 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2A9 Rhian Williams ... p250-377-8075 f250-377-8076 erhian@theplazahotel.ca wwww.theplazahotel.ca

Kamloops has the meeting facilities you require and some of the most unique experiences for your delegates. Contact Lisa to assist you! • Off/On-Site Venue Selection

• Team Building Activities

• Resource Materials

• Pre/Post Experiences Ideas

Ramada Kamloops 555 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 1K7 .............. p250-374-0358 f250-374-0691 eramada.kam@shawbiz.ca wwww.ramadakamloops.ca Sandman Inn Kamloops 550 Columbia St, Kamloops V2C 1V1 .............. p250-374-1218 f250-314-0705 efom_kamloops@sandman.com wwww.sandman.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Hoodoos at Sun Rivers 1000 Clubhouse Dr, Kamloops V2H 1T9 .............. p250-828-9404 f250-374-0374 einformation@sunrivers.com wwww.hoodoosatsunrivers.com Sagebrush Theatre 1300 9th Ave PO Box 104, Kamloops V2C 5K3 Heather Regan ... p250-372-3216 f250-374-7099 ehregan@wctlive.ca wwww.sagebrushtheatre.ca

Kelowna Airlines Flair Airlines Ltd 5795 Airport Way, Kelowna V1V 1S1 .............. p250-491-5513 f250-765-8397 echarters@ﬂairair.ca wwww.ﬂairair.ca Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Kelowna 1626 Richter St Suite 214, Kelowna V1Y 2M3 .........................................p250-861-1515 einfo@tourismkelowna.com wwww.tourismkelowna.com

“We were thrilled with Tourism Kamloops’ insight, ideas and promotional help for our Community Innovation Lab”

Lisa Strachan Manager - Trade, Meetings & Spor t

Joanne de Vries

lisa@tourismkamloops.com 1-800-662-1994

Fresh Outlook Foundation

tourismkamloops.com/meeTINGS

#EXPLOREKAMLOOPS Photo credits: Kelly Funk, Monte Creek Vineyard, Doug Sage, @kristang (Instagram), Tyler Meade

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Thompson Okanagan Event Planners Synergy Events Inc 3320 Richter St Suite 203, Kelowna V1W 4V5 Lesley Spiegel .... p250-763-9009 f250-762-6684 elspiegel@synergyevents.ca wwww.synergyevents.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club 4320 Gallaghers Dr W, Kelowna V1W 3Z9 Melina Moran .... p250-861-4240 f250-861-1852 emmoran@golfbc.com wwww.gallaghersgolf.com Harvest Golf Club 2725 KLO Rd, Kelowna V1W 4S1 Tamara Graham .. p250-862-3103 f250-862-3107 etgraham@harvestgolf.com wwww.harvestgolf.com Hotels and Motels Accent Inns Kelowna 1140 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E7 Melanie Atkins ... p250-862-8888 f250-862-8884 ekelowna@accentinns.com wwww.accentinns.com Accommodation at University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding .. p888-318-8666 f250-807-9157 econferences.ubco@ubc.ca wwww.stayatubc.ca Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J1 Melissa Ibbotson p250-860-1212 f250-860-0675 eevents@bwkelowna.com wwww.bestwesternkelownahotel.com Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre 1310 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P3 Lana Uytterhagen ...........................p250-868-5612 f250-868-5605 elana.uytterhagen@deltahotels.com wwww.deltagrandokanagan.com Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J2 Karyn Schueler ... p250-763-0500 f250-763-7555 einfo-hiek@fortisproperties.com wwww.hiexpress.com/kelownabc Hotel Eldorado 500 Cook Rd, Kelowna V1W 3G9............. p866-608-7500 f250-861-4779 einfo@eldoradokelowna.com wwww.hoteleldoradokelowna.com Inn at Big White 5340 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 ............... p250-491-6174 f250-491-6164 egroups@bigwhite.com wwww.bigwhite.com Kelowna Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre 2170 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6G8 Sergio Cunial ...... p250-860-9711 f250-860-3173 eramadalodge@rpbhotels.com wwww.ramadalodgehotelkelowna.com Royal Anne Hotel 348 Bernard Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6N5 Christa Park ........ p250-763-2277 f250-763-2636 eguestservices@royalannehotel.com wwww.royalannehotel.com Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna 2130 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6G8 .............. p250-980-3153 f250-860-7377 esales_kelowna@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.com Meeting Planners Synergy Events Inc 3320 Richter St Suite 203, Kelowna V1W 4V5 Lesley Spiegel .... p250-763-9009 f250-762-6684 elspiegel@synergyevents.ca wwww.synergyevents.ca Photography - Event/Videography Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc 415 Commonwealth Rd Unit 319, Kelowna V4V 1P4 ..........................................p250-766-9205 ecolinjewall@gmail.com wwww.colinjewall.com

Resorts/Retreats Big White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 Michael Ballingall ..........................p250-491-6150 f250-491-6157 emballingall@bigwhite.com wwww.bigwhite.com Borgata Lodge 3185 Via Centrale , Kelowna V1V 2A7 ..........................................p866-655-0657 einfo@borgatalodge.net wwww.borgatalodge.net Casa Loma Lakeshore Resort 2777 Casa Loma Rd, Kelowna V1Z 1T6 Heather Schaub.. p250-769-4630 f250-769-6388 ereservations@casaloma.com wwww.casaloma.com Lake Okanagan Resort 2751 Westside Rd, Kelowna V1Z 3T1 ............... p250-769-3511 f250-769-6665 eevents@lakeokanagan.com wwww.lakeokanagan.com Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas 3762 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna V1W 3L4 Dana Crichton..... p250-979-4531 f250-860-5852 edana@manteo.com wwww.manteo.com Translation Services/Interpreters EVA Office 969 Harvey Ave Suite 306, Kelowna V1Y 8M8 Elke Taylor ......................................p250-762-5820 einfo@evaoffice.com wwww.evaoffice.com Universities and Colleges Conferences & Accommodation at UBC Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding .. p888-318-8666 f250-807-9157 econferences.ubco@ubc.ca wwww.okanagan.ubcconferences.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Conferences & Accommodation at UBC Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding .. p888-318-8666 f250-807-9157 econferences.ubco@ubc.ca wwww.okanagan.ubcconferences.com UBC Okanagan is an ideal location for groups from 10 to 300 offering a variety of meeting venues and accommodation from single rooms to four bedroom suites. May to August. Ok Corral Cabaret 1978 Kirschner Rd, Kelowna V1Y 4N6 Andy Bowie ....................................p250-859-2639 eandy@bowiesentertainment.com wwww.okcorralcabaret.ca Rotary Centre for the Arts 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6Z1 Mary Lim ............ p250-717-5304 f250-717-5314 emarketing@rotarycentreforthearts.com wwww.rotarycentreforthearts.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Okanagan Villa Vineyard & Events Corp 3240 Pooley Rd, Kelowna V1W 4G7 ........................................p250-762-5405 evilla@okanaganvilla.com wwww.okanaganvilla.com Summerhill Pyramid Winery 4870 Chute Lake Rd, Kelowna V1W 4M3 Summerhill Events .........................p250-764-8000 f250-764-2598 ebookings@summerhill.bc.ca wwww.summerhill.bc.ca

Little Fort Resorts/Retreats Meadow Lake Fishing Camp Ltd PO Box 38, Little Fort V0E 2C0 ..........................................p604-629-9860 emeadowlake@xplornet.com wwww.meadowlakeﬁshing.com

Logan Lake Community Halls Logan Lake Recreation Centre 31 Chartrand St, Logan Lake V0K 1W0 Bruce Zidar ......... p250-523-6711 f250-523-9980 ecomplex@loganlake.ca wwww.loganlake.ca

Merritt Banquet Facilities City of Merritt 2185 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1B8 Larry Plotnikoff .. p250-378-8618 f250-378-2600 elplotnikoff@merritt.ca wwww.merritt.ca Hotels and Motels Intown Inn & Suites 2201 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1B8 .........................................p250-378-4291 wwww.intowninnandsuites.com Ramada Limited Merritt 3571 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1C5 ............. p250-378-3567 f250-378-4016 eramadamerritt@telus.net wwww.ramada.com Travelodge Merritt 3581 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1C5 ............. p250-378-8830 f250-378-6335 etravelodgemerritt@telus.net wwww.travelodge.com Regional Convention Spaces City of Merritt 2185 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1B8 Larry Plotnikoff .. p250-378-8618 f250-378-2600 elplotnikoff@merritt.ca wwww.merritt.ca Resorts/Retreats Corbett Lake Lodge Ltd PO Box 327, Merritt V1K 1B8 ............. p250-378-4334 f250-378-4334 eadmin@corbettlake.ca wwww.corbettlake.ca

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities City of Merritt 2185 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1B8 Larry Plotnikoff .. p250-378-8618 f250-378-2600 elplotnikoff@merritt.ca wwww.merritt.ca

Osoyoos Golf Courses & Country Clubs Osoyoos Golf & Country Club 12300 Golf Course Dr Box 798, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ............. p250-495-3355 f250-495-3234 echef@golfosoyoos.com wwww.golfosoyoos.com Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Ingrid Jarrett ..... p250-495-5500 f250-495-5308 eijarrett@watermarkbeachresort.com wwww.watermarkbeachresort.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn 5506 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ............. p250-495-4000 f250-495-4001 ebestwestern@telus.net wwww.bestwesternosoyoos.com Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel 7702 Main St Box 458, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ............. p250-495-6525 f250-495-6226 emanagers@coastosoyoosresort.com wwww.coasthotels.com Holiday Inn & Suites 7906 Main St Box 1019, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 ............. p250-495-7223 f250-495-6899 evincent@pallasgroup.net wwww.hiosoyoos.com

Looking for the Perfect Location for a Conference, Retreat or Trade Show?

How about the Heart of Silver Star Mountain Resort? The Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre offers a setting like no other. Revitalize your team as you power through concepts in the morning then power through the powder in the afternoon! www.vancecreekhotel.com 250-309-1110 or 1-800-610-0805 vicki@vancecreekhotel.com

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Thompson Okanagan Resorts/Retreats Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. p250-495-5445 f250-495-5447 esales@bellstar.ca wwww.spiritridge.ca Walnut Beach Resort 4200 Lakeshore Dr, Osoyoos V0H 1V6 Don Brogan......... p250-495-5400 f250-495-5490 edbrogan@walnutbeachresort.com wwww.walnutbeachresort.com

Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Ingrid Jarrett ...... p250-495-5500 f250-495-5308 eijarrett@watermarkbeachresort.com wwww.watermarkbeachresort.com Get away to Watermark Beach Resort for your corporate event; experience the spectacular golf and wineries of B.C.’s South Okanagan. Just get your team here. We’ll take care of the rest! Restaurants Campo Marina Café & Restaurant 5907 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. p250-495-7650 f250-495-7614 wwww.campomarina.com Diamond Steak & Seafood House Ltd 8903 Main St Box 1279, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. p250-495-6223 f250-495-2674 ediamondrestaurant@telus.net Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Destination Osoyoos PO Box 500, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Brianne Hearle ... p250-495-5070 f250-495-5412 ebhearle@destinationosoyoos.com wwww.destinationosoyoos.com Ideal for strategic meetings & conferences from 10-400 people. Offering pre- and post activities; golfing, boating, wine tours, desert walks, fishing, spa, fine cuisine, museum and art gallery. Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. p250-495-5445 f250-495-5447 esales@bellstar.ca wwww.spiritridge.ca Watermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl PO Box 700, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Ingrid Jarrett ...... p250-495-5500 f250-495-5308 eijarrett@watermarkbeachresort.com wwww.watermarkbeachresort.com

Event Planners Hoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill........... p250-490-6084 f250-276-4886 eteam@hoodooadventures.ca wwww.hoodooadventures.ca Peach City Management Group PO Box 1184, Penticton V2A 6Jp Barb Sheppard................................p250-809-5651 ebsheppard@pcmg.ca wwww.pcmg.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Penticton Golf & Country Club 600 Comox St PO Box 158, Penticton V2A 6K3 .............. p250-492-5626 f250-492-8823 egm@pentictongolf.ca wwww.pentictongolf.ca Hotels and Motels Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 7M5 Jo A Norton-Westwood .................p250-493-9772 f250-493-0607 ejo@rpbhotels.com wwww.pentictonlakesideresort.com Photography - Event/Videography Photography by Chris 385 Martin St, Penticton V2A 5K6 Chris D Cornett ... p800-665-2924 f250-492-2355 ephotosbychris@shaw.ca wwww.photosbychris.ca Resorts/Retreats Casa Grande Inn B&B on the Beach 1070 Lakeshore Dr W Suite 201, Penticton V2A 1C1 Elise Tonita ......... p250-276-3030 f250-492-0110 ehola@casagrandeinn.ca wwww.casagrandeinn.ca Team Building Hoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill........... p250-490-6084 f250-276-4886 eteam@hoodooadventures.ca wwww.hoodooadventures.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill 200 Trans Canada Hwy SW, Salmon Arm V1E 1V4 .............. p250-832-2280 f250-832-2049 ewickedspoon@telus.net wwww.wickedspoon.ca Hotels and Motels Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm 1090 22nd St NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2V5 .............. p250-832-7711 f250-833-0340 ecisa@shaw.ca wwww.comfortinnsalmonarm.com Podollan Inn 1460 Trans Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Cindy Martynuik . p888-668-4180 f250-832-0961 egmsa@podollan.com wwww.podollan.com/salmon-arm-hotel/ podollan-inn Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor ShyLynn Ranch 2529 Yankee Flats Rd, Salmon Arm V1E 3K6 ..........................................p250-832-2626 eshylynnranch@hotmail.ca wwww.shylynnranch.ca

Silver Star Mountain Resorts/Retreats Silver Star Mountain Resort PO Box 3002, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 ............. p250-558-6043 f250-558-6090 egroups@skisilverstar.com wwww.skisilverstar.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre PO Box 3003, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 Vicki Dalgleish.... p250-309-1110 f250-549-5177 evicki@vancecreekhotel.com wwww.vancecreekhotel.com

Summerland Golf Courses & Country Clubs Summerland Golf & Country Club 2405 Mountain Ave Box 348 , Summerland V0H 1Z0 .............. p250-494-7745 f250-494-3257 einfo@summerlandgolf.com wwww.summerlandgolf.com Resorts/Retreats Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Lisa Jaager ......... p250-494-8180 f250-494-8190 esales@summerlandresorthotel.com wwww.summerlandresorthotel.com

Sun Peaks

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 Paul O’Beirn........ p250-490-2460 f250-490-2467 epaul.obeirn@penticton.ca wwww.pentictonconventioncentre.com Boasting 60,000 square feet in wine country, the full-service Penticton Trade and Convention Centre is the perfect venue for meetings, training sessions, conferences, conventions and special events. South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 9C4 Dean Clarke ....................................p250-490-2460 esoec-guestservices@penticton.ca wwww.soec.ca

Penticton

Salmon Arm

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Penticton & Wine Country Tourism 553 Vees Dr, Penticton V2A 8S3 ..........................................p250-276-2170 eask@tourismpenticton.com wwww.visitpenticton.com Audiovisual Services Concept Audio Works Inc 100 Nelson Ave, Penticton V2A 2K9 Stan Binns .......... p250-493-4883 f250-493-3406 estan@conceptaudioworks.com wwww.conceptaudioworks.com

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Shuswap Tourism 781 Marine Park Dr NE Box 978, Salmon Arm V1E 4P1 ...........................................p250-833-5906 einfo@shuswaptourism.ca wwww.shuswaptourism.ca Banquet Facilities Salmon Arm Golf Club 3641 Hwy 97B South PO Box 1525, Salmon Arm V1E 4P6 Sapphire Games . p250-832-3667 f250-832-6311 einfo@salmonarmgolf.com wwww.salmonarmgolf.com

Destination Management/Marketing Tourism Sun Peaks 3250 Village Way Unit 13, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 .............. p778-689-5912 f250-578-2552 emarketing@sunpeakstourism.com wwww.sunpeaksresort.com Hotels and Motels Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre, The 3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks V0E 1Z1 Karen Weaver .... p250-578-6000 f250-578-6001 ekweaver@sunpeaksgrand.com wwww.sunpeaksgrand.com

Tappen Community Halls Sunnybrae Community Hall 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd, Tappen V0E 2X1 ..........................................p250-804-5417 wwww.sunnybraecommunity.ca

Valemount Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites 1950 Hwy 5 South PO Box 1060, Valemount V0E 2Z0 ............... p250-566-0086 f250-566-4149 esales@bestwesternvalemount.com wwww.bestwesternvalemount.com Resorts/Retreats Terracana Ranch 12155 Hwy 16 PO Box 909, Valemount V0E 2Z0 Glenn Daykin ...... p866-968-4304 f250-968-4445 eresort@terracana.com wwww.terracana.com

Vernon Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Vernon 3004 39th Ave, Vernon V1T 3C3 .............. p800-665-0795 f250-275-0114 einfo@tourismvernon.com wwww.tourismvernon.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 32nd St, Vernon V1T 5P1 ............... p250-545-3755 f250-545-4485 evernonlodge@rpbhotels.com wwww.bestwesternvernonlodge.com Fairﬁeld Inn & Suites Vernon 5300 Anderson Way, Vernon V1T 9V2 .............. p250-260-7829 f250-260-7830 wwww.marriott.com/yveﬁ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 4716 34th St, Vernon V1T 5Y9 .............. p250-550-7777 f250-260-7728 einfo@vernonexpress.com wwww.vernonexpress.com Sandman Inn Vernon 4201 32nd St, Vernon V1T 5P3 ............... p250-542-4325 f250-542-8379 egm_vernon@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.ca Village Green Hotel 4801 27th St, Vernon V1T 4Z1 ............... p250-542-3321 f250-549-4252 esales@villagegreenhotel.com wwww.villagegreenhotel.com Resorts/Retreats Predator Ridge Resort 301 Village Centre Place, Vernon V1H 1T2 Ingrid Dilschneider .........................p888-578-6688 f250-503-3411 egroups@predatorridge.com wwww.predatorridge.com Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 2K7 Wendy Patriquin. p250-541-2152 f250-275-1610 ewendy.patriquin@sparklinghill.com wwww.sparklinghill.com

West Kelowna Banquet Facilities Cove Lakeside Resort, The 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2K2 Leasa Kennedy ... p250-707-1800 f250-707-1809 esales@thecovekelowna.com wwww.covelakeside.com Hotels and Motels Holiday Inn West Kelowna 2569 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2J6 Ron McNerney ... p250-768-8879 f250-768-8891 ereservations@holidayinnwestkelowna.com wwww.holidayinnwestkelowna.com Resorts/Retreats Cove Lakeside Resort, The 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2K2 Leasa Kennedy ... p250-707-1800 f250-707-1809 esales@thecovekelowna.com wwww.covelakeside.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Cove Lakeside Resort, The 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2K2 Leasa Kennedy ... p250-707-1800 f250-707-1809 esales@thecovekelowna.com wwww.covelakeside.com Mission Hill Family Estate 1730 Mission Hill Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2E4 Heather Robinson........................... p250-768-6461 f250-768-2267 ecatering@missionhillwinery.com wwww.missionhillwinery.com

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HEAD HIGHER The Kootenays delight with excellent venues back dropped by towering mountains

Fairmont Hot Springs welcomes with Canada’s largest natural hot springs. Say ahhh. | FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS

Kootenay National Park covers more than 1,400 square kilometres. Its campgrounds, some close to natural hot springs, are open from May to September | BG SMITH/ SHUTTERSTOCK

BY SUSAN M BOYCE

ity dwelling conference-goers looking for a taste of rural hospitality are discovering the dazzling natural beauty of the Kootenay Rockies. Today, this region in eastern B.C. offers a diverse range of conference venues with state-of-the-art amenities and technology and fine cuisine in a destination setting. “A destination conference means you’re removed from day-to-day obligations,” says Grant Sharam, general manager of the Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre. “Delegates are able to mingle and participate better because there’s no temptation to duck back to the office for an hour. The result is closer bonding and a more engaged participation from delegates.”

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A 13,000-square-foot European-style mansion in one of the three venues at Cherry Creek Estate, a working ranch covering 320 acres. Its Purcell Hall can welcome 100 guests in its “Buggy Barn.” | SUBMITTED The Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre features airy interiors with contemporary finishings | KIMBERLEY CONFERENCE & ATHLETE TRAINING CENTRE

Located a 20-minute drive from the Cranbrook airport, the 24,000-square-foot Kimberley conference centre is a leader in this new breed of Interior B.C. meeting venues and the largest in the East Kootenay region. Features include a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, a professional fitness training centre that’s wheelchair-accessible, as well as a vast array of plug-and-play audiovisual equipment. Golf, skiing and upscale hotels – many boasting private hot tubs on each room’s deck – surround the centre. For conferences with a taste of ranching on the side, Cherry Creek Estate, just north of Cranbrook, is a 320acre working ranch that accepts only one group at a time. Perhaps most unusual of the estate’s three venues is Creekside Villa, a 13,000-square-foot Europeanstyle mansion with two reception rooms, four guest suites, a full kitchen and magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains. For events of up to 100, Purcell Hall (the Buggy Barn) features the rustic elegance of exposed ceiling timbers offset by a sparkling chandelier. And for meetings requiring a sit-down dinner for up to 400, a converted barn known as Rocky Mountain Hall fits the bill. The estate provides overnight accommodation for up to 45 people. Also off the beaten path, the Elkford Community Conference Centre provides well over 19,000 square feet of space including the Tech Hall Ballroom that can accommodate up to 420 for sit-down meals and includes stage, audiovisual system and full commercial kitchen. Two additional meeting rooms give flexibility to accommodate smaller gatherings or for use as breakout areas. The centre is located just north of Sparwood and is accessible only by one road - ultimately private and tranquil. The structure itself has been widely recognized as the first commercial building in North America to incorporate eco-friendly cross laminated timber wall panels into the architectural design. In Nelson, the recently renovated Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn puts delegates in the heart of the town’s historic downtown. The venue offers 70 guest rooms, an

on-site restaurant and four flexible spaces: the Osprey Room (100 guests), the Kestrel Room (seating for 50), the intimate Kingfisher Room (15 guests) and the charming, fireside Vintage Room (35 guests). Multiple options for configuring these spaces create the ability to host gatherings of up to 250. Barely 16 kilometres north of Cranbrook, the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino transformed a century-old Mission Revival building into a modern, full-service destination resort with 18-hole championship golf course, 19,000-square-foot casino, a Scotch & Port Room and 4,000 square feet of meeting room space. Combining business and spa luxury is one attraction of the intimate Halcyon Hot Springs Village & Spa Resort – after all, why not add health into the corporate meeting mix? If you need more space, the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a classic able to accommodate up to 300 delegates. This getaway also gives guests access to two golf courses and Canada’s largest natural hot spring, maintained at a relaxing 102F. Now say ahhh. É

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Kootenay Rockies Boswell

Crawford Bay

Kaslo

Restaurants Bayshore Resort 13165 Hwy 3A, Boswell V0B1A0 ..........................................p250-223-8271 ebayshoreresort@hotmail.com wwww.bayshoreresort.ca

Resorts/Retreats Kokanee Springs Golf Resort 16082 Woolgar Rd PO Box 96, Crawford Bay V0B 1E0 .............. p250-227-9226 f250-227-9220 einfo@kokaneesprings.com wwww.kokaneesprings.com

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Kaslo Hotel and Pub 430 Front St PO Box 340, Kaslo V0G 1M0 ............. p250-353-7714 f888-471-6628 ereservations@kaslohotel.com wwww.kaslohotel.com Langham Cultural Society Centre PO Box 1000 447A Ave, Kaslo V0G 1M0 ............. p250-353-2661 f250-353-2671 elangham@netidea.com wwww.thelangham.ca

Castlegar

Creston

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce 1995 6th Ave, Castlegar V1N 4B7 .............. p250-365-6313 f250-365-5778 einfo@castlegar.com wwww.castlegar.com Hotels and Motels Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites Castlegar 1935 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W8 Jabbar Dhaliwal . p250-365-2177 f250-365-3877 ecn579.veera@shaw.ca wwww.canadabestvalueandsuites.ca Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W7 ............ p250-365-8444 f250-365-8423 esales_castlegar@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.com Tourist Attractions - Major Doukhobor Discovery Centre 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar V1N 4M5 Lisa Poznikoff .................................p250-365-5327 edoukhobor.museum@gmail.com wwww.doukhobor-museum.org

Hotels and Motels Downtowner Motor Inn 1218 Canyon St PO Box 490, Creston V0B 1G0 Rob McDougall... p250-428-2238 f250-428-9974 edowntown@kootenay.com wwww.downtownercreston.com

Cranbrook Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce 2279 Cranbrook St N PO Box 84, Cranbrook V1C 4H6 .............. p250-426-5914 f250-426-3873 einfo@cranbrookchamber.com wwww.cranbrookchamber.com Community Halls Colombo Lodge 2550 8th Ave S PO Box 353, Cranbrook V1C 4H8 ..........................................p250-426-4114 egiacomoscavo@gmail.com wwww.ccl14.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Cranbrook Golf Club 2700 2nd St S PO Box 297, Cranbrook V1C 4H8 .............. p250-426-7812 f250-426-0773 eclubmgr@golfcranbrook.com wwww.golfcranbrook.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Cranbrook Hotel 1019 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3S4 .............. p250-417-4002 f250-417-4012 e62119@hotel.bestwestern.com wwww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre 803 Cranbrook St North, Cranbrook V1C 3S2 Collin Johnston .. p250-489-4301 f250-489-5758 einfo.cranbrook@heritageinn.net wwww.heritageinn.net Taxi/Limo Star Taxi 1475 Theatre Rd Suite C, Cranbrook V1C 7G3 Gurpreet Manj .... p250-426-3888 f250-489-2158 etravel.star@shaw.ca wwww.members.shaw.ca/Travel.star Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Key City Theatre 20 14th Ave N, Cranbrook V1C 6H4 .............. p250-426-7006 f250-426-5806 einfo@keycitytheatre.com wwww.keycitytheatre.com Western Financial Place 1777 2nd St N, Cranbrook V1C 6L9 ............... p250-489-0261 f250-489-0662 ewfp.info@cranbrook.ca wwww.westernﬁnancialplace.ca

Fairmont Hot Springs Resorts/Retreats Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 ............... p800-663-4979 f250-345-6616 eevents@fhsr.com wwww.fairmonthotsprings.com

Fernie Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Fernie 542B 2nd Ave PO Box 1928, Fernie V0B 1M0 .........................................p250-423-2037 einfo@tourismfernie.com wwww.tourismfernie.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge 1622 7th Ave PO Box 2680, Fernie V0B 1M0 ............. p250-423-5500 f250-423-5501 esales@bestwesternfernie.com wwww.bestwesternfernie.com Resorts/Retreats Fernie Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way, Fernie V0B 1M1 Gil Sandhu .......... p250-423-5000 f250-423-5065 einfo@ferniestanfordresort.com wwww.ferniestanfordresort.com

Field Resorts/Retreats Cathedral Mountain Lodge PO Box 40, Field V0A 1G0 .............. p250-343-6442 f250-343-6424 einfo@cathedralmountain.com wwww.cathedralmountain.com Emerald Lake Lodge PO Box 10, Field V0A 1G0 .............. p403-410-4706 f403-410-7406 eellmanager@crmr.com wwww.crmr.com/emerald

Golden Resorts/Retreats Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa 913 Oster Rd PO Box 2078, Golden V0A 1H0 Doris Urban ....................................p250-344-7638 einfo@glenoglelodge.com wwww.glenoglelodge.com Purcell Mountain Lodge PO Box 1829, Golden V0A 1H0 .............. p888-767-8989 f780-988-3122 esunny@purcellmountainlodge.com wwww.purcellmountainlodge.com Tourist Attractions - Major Glacier Raft Company 612 7th St N PO Box 428, Golden V0A 1H0 Carmen Narancsik ..........................p250-344-6521 etrips@glacierraft.com wwww.glacierraft.com

Invermere Golf Courses & Country Clubs Copper Point Golf Club 651 Hwy 93/95, Invermere V0A 1K3 Brian Schaal ....... p250-341-3392 f250-341-3394 ebschaal@copperpointgolf.com wwww.copperpointgolf.com

Montrose Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/ Gift Baskets Canada Fridge Magnets 745 11th Ave Box 238, Montrose V0G 1P0 Royce Schmidt.... p250-367-9409 f866-382-7927 einfo@canadafridgemagnets.ca wwww.canadafridgemagnets.ca

Nakusp Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre 92 6th Ave NW PO Box 387, Nakusp V0G 1R0 Cedra Eichenauerp250-265-4234 f250-265-3808 enakusp@telus.net wwww.nakusparrowlakes.com

Nelson Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce 225 Hall St, Nelson V1L 5X4 Tom Thomson ..... p250-352-3433 f250-352-6355 einfo@discovernelson.com wwww.discovernelson.com Equipment and Supply Rentals What’s Happening Party Rentals & Supplies 513 Front St, Nelson V1L 4B4 Debb McLeod ..... p250-505-5222 f250-505-5223 efeelingswithﬂowers@shaw.ca Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn 153 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4H1 Ryan Martin........ p250-352-3525 f250-352-2995 estrainor@bwbakerstreetinn.com wwww.bwbakerstreetinn.com Resorts/Retreats Baldface Lodge PO Box 906, Nelson V1L 6A5 Tammie Andison. p250-352-0006 f250-352-0800 einfo@baldface.net wwww.baldface.net Blaylock’s Mansion 1679 Hwy 3A, Nelson V1L 6J7 Dan McGauley.... p250-825-2200 f250-825-4123 einfo@blaylock.ca wwww.blaylock.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria St Box 403, Nelson V1L 4K6 Stephanie Fischer........................... p250-352-6363 f250-352-6303 ecapitoltheatre@netidea.com wwww.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Panorama Resorts/Retreats Panorama Mountain Resort 2000 Panorama Dr Bag 7000, Panorama V0A 1T0 Jennifer Moss .... p250-341-3037 f250-341-4199 ejennifer.moss@panoramaresort.com wwww.panoramaresort.com

Resorts/Retreats Bighorn Meadows Resort 10 Bighorn Blvd PO Box 571, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Julie St Amand... p250-347-2323 f250-347-2311 ereservations@bighornmeadows.com wwww.bighornmeadows.com Restaurants Old Salzburg Restaurant PO Box 217 4943 Highway 93, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 ............. p250-347-6553 f250-347-9890 einfo@oldsalzburgrestaurant.com wwww.oldsalzburgrestaurant.com

Revelstoke Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce 301 Victoria Rd W PO Box 490, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Judy Goodman ... p250-837-5345 f250-837-4223 einfo@revelstokechamber.com wwww.revelstokechamber.com Hotels and Motels Coast Hillcrest Hotel 2100 Oak Dr PO Box 1979, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Norman Langlois p250-837-3322 f250-837-3340 einfo@hillcresthotel.com wwww.hillcresthotel.com Powder Springs Inn 200 3rd St Po Box 530, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Emma Kirkland ... p250-837-5151 f250-837-5111 epowdersprings@revelstoke.net wwww.powdersprings.ca Regent Hotel 112 1st St E Box 582, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Brady Beruschi ... p250-837-2107 f250-837-9669 einfo@regenthotel.ca wwww.regenthotel.ca Resorts/Retreats Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn and Wedding Chapel 4200 Hwy 23 S Box 1220, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Cornelia and Rene Hueppi .............p250-837-8649 f877-295-7019 ebusvan@mulvehillcreek.com wwww.mulvehillcreek.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre 600 Campbell Ave City of Revelstoke, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Meghan MacIsaac .........................p250-837-9351 f250-837-9355 eprc@revelstoke.ca wwww.revelstoke.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor BC Interior Forestry Museum and Forest Discovery Center 5205 Hwy 23 North Box 419, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Anna Minten ..................................p250-837-8078 einfo@bcforestrymuseum.ca wwww.bcforestrymuseum.ca

Rossland Resorts/Retreats Red Mountain Ski Resort 4300 Red Mountain Rd PO Box 670, Rossland V0G 1Y0 Ivor Smith ........... p250-362-7384 f250-362-5833 econferences@redresort.com wwww.redresort.com Tourist Attractions - Major Rossland Historical Museum & Gold Mine Tour 1100 Hwy 3B PO Box 26, Rossland V0G 1Y0 .............. p250-362-7722 f250-362-5379 einfo@rosslandmuseum.ca wwww.rosslandmuseum.ca

Radium Hot Springs

Trail

Equipment and Supply Rentals MB7 Tent & Party Rentals PO Box 216, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Monika Bernhardt ..........................p250-347-9238 emb7@tentandpartyrentals.ca wwww.tentandpartyrentals.ca

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Columbia Gardens Vineyard and Winery 9340 Station Rd, Trail V1R 4W6 Ben de Jager ...... p250-367-7493 f250-367-7495 einfo@cgwinery.com wwww.cgwinery.com VISAC Gallery & Creative Arts Centre 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail V1R 4C7 ..........................................p250-364-1181 edirector@visacgallery.com wwww.visacgallery.com

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Itcha Ilgachuz Park

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Anahim Lake Ferry

Firvale

Ocean Falls

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Hagensborg Stule

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Wells Gray Park

McLeese Lake

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Nimpo Lake Towdystan

150 Mile House

Alexis Creek =E ck

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Riske Creek

Hanceville

Lac La Hache

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Big Creek Park

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Canim Lake Forest Grove

108 Mile Ranch Alkali Lake

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Kleena Kleene Hakai

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WILD AND WONDERFUL Close, yet so far away in the magnificent Cariboo Chilcotin

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, outside Clinton, mixes the Canadian West with a Thai flavour, reflected in the architecture of the 3,000-square-foot Baan Thai event and meeting space | ECHO VALLEY RANCH

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BY PAT JOHNSON

he real Wild West still exists – and it’s only a couple of hours’ of driving from Vancouver. For meetings, staff retreats, weekend getaways or special events, the Cariboo Chilcotin region of B.C. is close, but feels a world apart from the city. Zoom up the Coquihalla and head northwest from Kamloops. Better still, take in the kind of stunning panoramas people travel across the world to experience by either following the Trans-Canada up the Fraser Canyon or the Sea to Sky past Whistler to the rolling, twisting Duffey Lake Road. The region is definitely worth discovering when planning an event that employees, team members or family will find refreshingly different and impossible to forget. The towns of the Cariboo Chilcotin each have their particular charms and natural settings. They also offer a range of accommodations and meeting spaces. But unlike almost anywhere else, the Cariboo Chilcotin offers visitors a chance to truly engage with the environment, with guest ranches, horse farms, historic sites and spas that cover a gamut of price ranges and levels of luxury or rusticity. For a genuine dude ranch experience, the Cariboo Chilcotin is the destination. Many of the ranches opening their doors to visitors are still very much working agricultural operations with rustic, old-timey appeal. Many can be counted among the most luxurious and pampering destinations in the province. The Flying U Ranch, in 70 Mile House, is on the rustic side of Cariboo experiences. The spacious lodge (with dining room for 90) is new, inviting couples or friends to cosy up to the river-stone fireplace. Three meals a day are served family-style. Activities include horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing during the day, hay rides in the evening and bonfires, music and dancing at night. Teams can whoop it up in the 1880sstyle saloon. The cabins – down-home, bunk-style, solid wood classics – have wood stoves for heating and no bathrooms. They’re arranged in a U-shape – that’s how the ranch gets its name – leading to the lake. Big Creek Lodge, remote in the middle of the Chilcotin, is a working ranch with cattle ranging free over 25,000 acres. Hosts and ranchers Joe and Sabine Hoessl are savvy enough to offer the simply named “Relax Program” or the “Activity program.” Relaxing can include trail rides, billiards, birdwatching or gold panning. At the right time of the year, more ambitious guests can bond while branding or build team skills while cattle driving. But all return to comfortable countrified cabins with private baths, three home-cooked family-style meals a day and the spacious, laid-back lodge. For those who want the country without the compromises, there are several high-end options. Echo Valley Ranch & Spa offers Wi-Fi, but also a “digital cleanse” option to help disconnect completely through guided yoga, photo safaris, gold panning, cattle roping, relaxing in the heated indoor pool or just wandering the surrounding alpine meadows. The deluxe lodge

Big Creek Lodge in the Chilcotin is a working ranch with cattle ranging over 25,000 acres. Guests can bond or build team skills while cattle driving and horseback riding and then return to comfortable countrified cabins with private baths and three home-cooked family-style meals a day | BIG CREEK LODGE

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and indulgent cabins offer a real retreat. The ranch, in the community of Jesmond, outside Clinton, mixes the Canadian West with a Thai flavour, reflected in the architecture of the 3,000-square-foot Baan Thai event and meeting space and, not least, the included three daily farm-to-fork meals. Teams can meet, then split up to get active outdoors, get lazy in the lodge or get indulged in the spa. The drive to the ranch is breathtaking, but the adjacent airfield can get you back to the city in no time. These three examples show the range from rustic to luxurious, and the Cariboo Chilcotin has plenty more in every category – and getting there is a scenic adventure in itself. É

A lake dip invites at the Flying U Ranch, in 70 Mile House, on the rustic side of Cariboo experiences. Its spacious lodge (with dining room for 90) is new, inviting groups to cosy up to a river-stone fireplace | SUBMITTED

100 Mile House

Quesnel

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities 100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre 98A Cecil Pl Box 340, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 .............. p250-395-5353 f250-395-4085 ethelodge@dist100milehouse.bc.ca wwww.100milelodge.net

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce 335 Vaughan St E, Quesnel V2J 2T1 ...........................................p250-992-7262 eqchamber@quesnelbc.com wwww.quesnelchamber.com Community Halls Bouchie Lake Community Hall 1975 Centennial Rd, Quesnel V2J 5G6 ..........................................p250-249-5508 ebouchielakerc@gmail.com wwww.bouchielakerec.ca Golf Courses & Country Clubs Quesnel Golf Club 1800 Backwater Rd Box 4741, Quesnel V2J 7A5 .............. p250-249-5550 f250-249-5296 equesnelgolfclub@gmail.com wwww.quesnelgolfclub.com Hotels and Motels Best Western Plus Tower Inn 500 Reid St, Quesnel V2J 2M9 ............. p250-992-2201 f250-992-5201 estay@bwtowerinn.ca wwww.bwtowerinn.ca Quality Inn & Suites 753 Front St, Quesnel V2J 2L2 ............... p800-663-8090 f250-992-3126 einfo@qualityinnquesnel.com wwww.qualityinnquesnel.com Ramada Limited Quesnel 383 St Laurent Ave, Quesnel V2J 2E1 ............... p250-992-5575 f250-992-2254 eramada@quesnelbc.com wwww.ramada.com Sandman Hotel Quesnel 940 Chew Rd, Quesnel V2J 6R8 .............. p250-747-3511 f250-747-0110 egm_quesnel@sandman.ca wwww.sandmanhotels.ca Super 8 Motel Quesnel 2010 Valhalla Rd, Quesnel V2J 4C1 .............. p250-747-1111 f250-747-4322 esuper8quesnel@shaw.ca wwww.super8.com Travelodge Quesnel 524 Front St, Quesnel V2J 2K6 .............. p250-992-7071 f250-992-2873 etravelodgequesnel@telus.net wwww.travelodgequesnel.com

108 Mile Ranch Resorts/Retreats Hills Health & Guest Ranch, The 4871 Cariboo Hwy 97 PO Box 26, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Heidi Hapalo....... p800-668-2233 f250-791-6384 eheidi@thehillshealthranch.com wwww.spabc.com Tourist Attractions - Major 108 Mile Heritage Site 4690 Cariboo Trail, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Ingrid Meyer ...................................p250-791-5663 ehistorical@bcinternet.net wwww.historical.bc.ca

Anahim Lake Resorts/Retreats Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort 3008 Elsey Rd PO Box 3403 PO Box 3403, Anahim Lake V0L 1C0 Tena Rykes ......... p800-742-9055 f250-742-3489 einfo@eaglesnest-resort.com wwww.eaglesnest-resort.com

Bella Coola Resorts/Retreats Tweedsmuir Park Lodge & Bear Viewing PO Box 190 Courbold Rd, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 .............. p877-982-2407 f604-932-5054 einfo@tweedsmuirparklodge.com wwww.tweedsmuirparklodge.com

Clinton Resorts/Retreats Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd 5960 Big Bar Rd Jesmond PO Box 927, Clinton V0K 1K0 .............. p250-459-2333 f250-459-2400 econtact@bigbarranch.com wwww.bigbarranch.com

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa 10635 Jesmond Rd PO Box 916, Clinton V0K 1K0 .............. p800-253-8831 f604-648-9842 einfo@evranch.com wwww.evranch.com/corporate Fly’em in and start your retreat without delay. Motivation, inspiration, and relaxation - all in a day’s work, breathtaking setting included.

Gold Bridge Resorts/Retreats Morrow Chalets Tyaughton Lake Rd General Delivery, Gold Bridge V0K 1P0 Sue McNeal ...................................p250-238-2462 erentals@morrowchalets.com wwww.morrowchalets.com

Nazko Resorts/Retreats Fishpot Lake Resort 10923 Baezaeko Rd, Nazko V2J 3H9 Marc Roy ........................................p403-927-6208 einfo@ﬁshpotlakeresort.com wwww.ﬁshpotlakeresort.com

Nimpo Lake Resorts/Retreats Chilcotin’s Waterfront Resort & Motel 1874 Otter Rd, Nimpo Lake V0L 1R0 ............... p250-742-3303 f250-742-3440 ewaterfront_resort@hotmail.com Dean on Nimpo, The 21145 Chilcotin Hwy 20 PO Box 80, Nimpo Lake V0L 1R0 ............... p888-646-7655 f250-742-3332 eretreatwilderness@gmail.com wwww.thedeanonnimpo.com

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre 500 North Star Rd, Quesnel V2J 5P6 Sue Millership .... p250-992-8200 f250-992-6866 esmillership@quesnel.ca wwww.quesnel.ca Quesnel and District Twin Arenas 500 Barlow Ave, Quesnel V2J 2C4 Sarah Cooley ...... p250-992-7125 f250-992-9297 escooley@quesnel.ca wwww.quesnel.ca Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor Billy Barker Casino Hotel 308 McLean St, Quesnel V2J 2N9 .............. p250-992-5533 f250-992-1103 einfo@billybarkercasino.com wwww.billybarkercasino.com

Rivers Inlet Resorts/Retreats Duncanby Lodge Rivers Inlet ........ p877-846-6548 f604-952-2399 eadmin@duncanby.com wwww.duncanby.com

Tatla Lake Community Halls Tatla Lake Hall Box 75, Tatla Lake V0L 1V0 Johanna Kirby ................................p250-476-1339 ejohannakirby@hotmail.com Hotels and Motels Tatla Lake Manor/Motel 16417 Hwy 20 Box 58, Tatla Lake V0L 1V0 Johanna Kirby ................................p250-476-1339 ejohannakirby@hotmail.com

Williams Lake Hotels and Motels Coast Fraser Inn Hotel 285 Donald Rd, Williams Lake V2G 4K4 Kelly Martin........ p250-398-7055 f250-398-8269 ek.martin@coasthotels.com wwww.coasthotels.com Ramada Williams Lake 1118 Lakeview Cres, Williams Lake V2G 1A3 .............. p250-392-3321 f250-392-3983 eofﬁce@ramadawilliamslake.ca wwww.ramada.com/williamslake Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex 525 Proctor St, Williams Lake V2G 4J1 Geoff Paynton..... p250-398-7665 f250-398-7884 eeventhosting@williamslake.ca wwww.activewilliamslake.com

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NORTH TO ADVENTURE

From resource conferences to immersion in First Nation culture, northern B.C. has a place – and space – for everyone BY FRANK O’BRIEN

W Site of the Minerals North Conference in 2017, the Prince George Civic Centre has 60,000 square feet of event space and 11 meeting rooms | SUBMITTED The University of Northern British Columbia campus has an array of event and meeting spaces and can even offer accommodation | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

hen the giant Minerals North Conference sought a venue for its 2017 event, it naturally chose Prince George and its civic centre for a meeting that will attract more than 450 delegates. Prince George will also be the official host city for the conference. “Prince George has what it takes to host major meetings and conventions: modern and well-equipped facilities; urban sophistication that includes a variety of accommodations, restaurants, attractions and shopping options; a proud hosting history; and a proven track record of hosting major events. We are looking forward to showing delegates our thriving, diverse and modern community as well as our northern hospitality,” says Erica Hummel, CEO at Tourism Prince George. Prince George also offers sophisticated event and meeting space at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) campus. UNBC’s Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre has a 1,500-square-foot state-of-the art meeting room, and its Canfor Lecture Theatre can seat 350. The university can even help with accommodation and unique team-building events, taking advantage of its wooded setting and outstanding sports facilities. The Canfor Atrium at the Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre in Prince George can host auditoriumor dinner-style meetings for up to 120 guests. The Coast Inn of the North in Prince George features two levels of meeting space with 8,000 square feet for events and eight conference rooms, each equipped with the latest in audiovisual systems. The Ramada Hotel can accommodate up to 300 in a variety of spacious convention facilities, including seven meeting rooms. In Fort St. John, work is underway on the new 123room Best Western Plus hotel that will boast conference facilities and a fitness centre when it opens next year. The Holiday Inn Express was completed two years ago to join Fort St. John’s excellent conference and event venues, including the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre. With meeting, conference and corporate facilities for up to 500 guests, the Pomeroy also has more than

PRINCE GEORGE CIVIC CENTRE Northern British Columbia’s premiere Meetings & Conventions Venue

Located in the heart of downtown Prince George the Civic Centre offers over 60,000 square feet of versatile space, great for conventions, meetings, trade shows, consumer shows, banquets and special events. Our professional and dedicated event staff will assist with every detail, collaborating towards creating an exceptional experience. With an open-air plaza featuring an eclectic mix of public art, water fountains and landscaped gardens that is overshadowed by an iconic grand clock tower - even the architecture is entertaining, reﬂecting the personality of this vibrant city!

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

For further information or to make an inquiry please contact us at the following: Tel: 250.561.7723 • Email: civiccentre@princegeorge.ca • www.princegeorgeciviccentre.ca

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A First Nation pole raising is held at Haida Gwaii, site of the famous Haida Heritage Centre, a stunning multifunctional building that rents unique space for events, including in a 250-seat amphitheatre | CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS SOCIETY B.C. CHAPTER

The Canfor Atrium at the Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre in Prince George, home to the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame, can host auditorium or dinnerstyle meetings for up to 120 guests | TOURISM BC/JF BERGERON

11,500 square feet of flexible conference space. Dawson Creek’s Encana Events Centre is one of the largest venues in the north. It has 4,500 fixed seats and the ability to expand to 6,500 seats. There are 24 luxury suites and a 250-metre indoor running track, four concessions and a 5,000-square-foot main kitchen that can feed the largest corporate event. Farther west, Terrace’s Inn of the West on the Skeena River provides a range of meeting facilities. Both Kitimat and Prince Rupert on the northwest coast offer a variety of accommodations. A favourite is Prince Rupert’s Crest Hotel, with more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space overlooking the harbour. At Haida Gwaii in the Queen Charlotte Islands – a ferry ride away – the 53,000-square-foot Haida Heritage Centre in Skidegate is a stunning multi-functional building that also houses the Haida Gwaii Museum. The Haida Heritage Centre rents out two multifunctional classrooms, the Bill Reid Teaching Centre, Welcome House and the Performance House, an a amphitheatre that can seat 250. These spaces have been used for everything from conferences to weddings, presentations, college-level courses, board meetings, carving courses and art workshops. É

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Chetwynd

Fort St John

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Chetwynd Visitor Centre 5217 North Access Rd PO Box 594, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 .............. p250-788-1943 f250-788-1846 etourist@gochetwynd.com wwww.gochetwynd.com

Northern Rockies Alaska Highway Tourist Association 9523 100 St Suite 300 PO Box 6850, Fort St John V1J 4J3 ............... p888-785-2544 f250-785-4424 einfo@hellonorth.com wwww.hellonorth.com

Hotels and Motels Lakeview Inn & Suites Chetwynd 4820 North Access Rd, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 .............. p250-788-3000 f250-788-2548 echetwynd@lakeviewhotels.com wwww.lakeviewhotels.com Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd 5200 North Access Rd Box 756, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 ............. p250-788-4800 f250-788-4888 egm@pomeroychetwynd.com wwww.pomeroyinnandsuites.com/hotelschetwynd Signs, Banners, Flags Aleet Signs & Grafﬁx 4805 South Access Rd Box 1019, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 Sandra Shook .................................p250-788-3974 eshooks@telus.net

Dawson Creek Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Tourism Dawson Creek 900 Alaska Ave, Dawson Creek V1G 4T6 .............. p250-782-9595 f250-782-9538 einfo@tourismdawsoncreek.com wwww.tourismdawsoncreek.com Hotels and Motels George Dawson Inn 11705 8 St, Dawson Creek V1G 4N9 ............. p250-782-9151 f250-782-1617 einfo@georgedawsoninn.com wwww.georgedawsoninn.bc.ca Pomeroy Inn & Suites Dawson Creek 540 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 ............. p250-782-3700 f250-782-3772 egm@pomeroydawsoncreek.com wwww.pomeroyinnandsuites.com Stonebridge Hotel 500 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 .............. p250-782-6226 f250-782-6001 egm@stonebridgedc.com wwww.stonebridgehotel.ca Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Encana Events Centre 1-300 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 .............. p250-782-7440 f250-782-7446 wwww.dawsoncreekeventscentre.com Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts 10401 10 St, Dawson Creek V1G 3T8 Terri Hanen ......... p250-782-9325 f250-782-9325 ekpacinfo@gmail.com wwww.kpac.pris.ca

Fort Nelson Hotels and Motels Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Nelson 4507 50 Ave S PO Box 840, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 Michele Mitchell p250-233-5001 f250-233-5006 efortnelson@lakeviewhotels.com wwww.lakeviewhotels.com

Hotels and Motels Econo Lodge Fort St John 10419 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 1B1 .............. p250-787-8475 f250-787-0533 egm@econolodgefortstjohn.com wwww.econolodgefortstjohn.com Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort St John 10103 98 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1P8 ............... p250-787-0779 f250-787-0709 efortstjohn@lakeviewhotels.com wwww.lakeviewhotels.com Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 5T5 Nils Breuker........ p250-262-3233 f250-262-3284 egm@pomeroyhotelfsj.com wwww.pomeroyhotel.com/stjohn Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100 Ave, Fort St John VIJ 1Y5 ............... p250-787-0521 f250-787-2648 esales@qing.ca wwww.qualityinnnortherngrand.com Resorts/Retreats Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort PO Box 6677, Fort St John V1J 4J1 Victoria Olmstead...........................p250-789-9494 f250-789-3282 evictoria@elisispa.com wwww.elisispa.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities North Peace Cultural Centre 10015 100 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1Y7 Oliver Hachmeister.........................p250-785-1992 f250-785-1510 emanager@npcc.bc.ca wwww.npcc.bc.ca

Granisle Resorts/Retreats Ookpik Wilderness Lodge PO Box 127, Granisle V0J 1W0 Helmut/Caroll Hofmeister ..............p778-373-8793 einfo@ookpiklodge.com wwww.ookpiklodge.com

Hazelton Resorts/Retreats Bear Claw Lodge Kispiox River 1974 Kispiox Valley Rd, Hazelton V0J 1Y5 Kaleigh Allen ..................................p604-629-9578 ekaleigh@kispioxriver.com wwww.kispioxriver.com

Kitimat Hotels and Motels Minette Bay Lodge 2255 Kitamaat Village Rd 284 City Centre, Kitimat V8C 1T6 Ruth/Howard Mills.........................p250-632-2907 f250-632-2903 einfo@minettebaylodge.com wwww.minettebaylodge.com

Resorts/Retreats Kitimat Lodge 656 Dadook Ave, Kitimat V8C 2K5 .............. p250-632-6677 f250-632-9885 etjhittel@telus.net wwww.kitimatlodge.com

Mackenzie Resorts/Retreats Powder King Mountain Resort PO Box 487 Mile 122 John Hart Hwy, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 Jim Salisbury...... p866-769-5464 f250-984-7507 epowderhound@powderking.com wwww.powderking.com

Prince George

Travelodge Goldcap Inn 1458 7th Ave, Prince George V2L 3P3 ............... p250-563-0666 f250-563-5775 einfo@travelodgeprincegeorge.com wwww.travelodgeprincegeorge.com Treasure Cove Hotel & Casino PO Box 421 2005 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2N 7A3 ............. p250-614-9111 f250-614-9101 esales@treasurecovehotel.net wwww.treasurecovehotel.net Regional Convention Spaces Prince George Civic Centre 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George V2L 5T6 Myles Tycholis.... p250-561-7639 f250-561-7737 emyles.tycholis@princegeorge.ca wwww.princegeorgeciviccentre.ca Restaurants

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Prince George Chamber of Commerce 890 Vancouver St, Prince George V2L 2P5 ............... p250-562-2454 f250-562-6510 echamber@pgchamber.bc.ca wwww.pgchamber.bc.ca Tourism Prince George 1300 1st Ave Suite 101, Prince George V2L 2Y3 Jen Tkachuk ....... p250-649-3213 f250-564-9807 emeetings@tourismpg.com wwww.tourismpg.com Golf Courses & Country Clubs Prince George Golf & Curling Club 2515 Recreation Pl, Prince George V2L 4S1 ............... p250-563-0357 f250-563-4136 ecatering@pggolfandcurling.com wwww.pggolfandcurling.com Hotels and Motels Bon Voyage Motor Inn 4222 Hwy 16 W, Prince George V2N 5N7 ............. p250-964-2333 f250-964-0333 efrontdesk@bonvoyageinn.ca wwww.bonvoyageinn.ca Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick St, Prince George V2L 2C2 Kim Louis ............ p250-563-0121 f250-563-1948 ek.louis@coasthotels.com wwww.coasthotels.com Econo Lodge City Centre Inn 910 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K8 ............... p250-563-1267 f250-563-9904 wwww.choicehotels.com Esther’s Inn 1151 Commercial Cres, Prince George V2M 6W6............ p250-562-4131 f250-562-4145 ecatering@esthersinn.com wwww.esthersinn.com Four Points by Sheraton 1790 Hwy 97 South, Prince George V2L 5L3 Aurora Cozza ...... p250-564-7100 f250-564-7199 eaurora.cozza@fourpointsprincegeorge.com wwww.fourpointsprincegeorge.com Grama’s Inn 901 Central St, Prince George V2M 3C8 ............. p250-563-7174 f250-563-7147 ebecky@gramasinn.com wwww.gramasinn.com Ramada Prince George 444 George St, Prince George V2L 1R6 Tanya Tinker ....... p250-563-0055 f250-563-6042 ettinker@ramadaprincegeorge.com wwww.ramadaprincegeorge.com

Cimo Mediterranean Grill 601 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K3 Carey-Lynn Campioni .....................p250-564-7975 f250-564-7965 ecimo.restaurant@gmail.com wwww.cimos.ca Universities and Colleges College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George V2N 1P8 Denise Carmichael .........................p250-562-2131 f250-561-5876 easkcnc@cnc.bc.ca wwww.cnc.bc.ca Conference & Event Services University of Northern BC 3333 University Way, Prince George V2N 4Z9 Jennifer Studney p250-960-5520 f250-960-5291 econference@unbc.ca wwww.unbc.ca/conference Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities CN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd Suite 100, Prince George V2N 6Z1 Glen Mikkelsen .. p250-561-7777 f250-561-7557 egmikkelsen@city.pg.bc.ca wwww.cncentre.ca Exploration Place, The 333 Becott Pl PO Box 1779, Prince George V2L 4V7 Robyn Reimer ..... p250-562-1612 f250-562-6395 erobyn.reimer@theexplorationplace.com wwww.theexplorationplace.com Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor BC Central Railway & Forestry Museum 850 River Rd, Prince George V2L 5S8 Ranjit Gill............ p250-563-7351 f250-563-3697 ergill@pgrfm.bc.ca wwww.pgrfm.bc.ca

Prince Rupert Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce 515 3rd Ave W Suite 100, Prince Rupert V8J 1L9 ............... p250-624-2296 f250-622-2334 emanager@princerupertchamber.ca wwww.princerupertchamber.ca Caterers Fresh Onion Café & Catering 309 2nd Ave W Suite 253 Ocean Centre Mall, Prince Rupert V8J 1L2 ...........................................p250-624-9231 ethefreshonion@gmail.com

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Golf Courses & Country Clubs Prince Rupert Centennial Golf Course 523 9th Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 2S9 Moe Hays ........... p250-624-2000 f250-627-4795 emoe_the_pro@hotmail.com wwww.princerupertgolf.ca Hotels and Motels Crest Hotel 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 Paula Amorim ..... p250-624-6771 f250-627-7666 epaula@cresthotel.bc.ca wwww.cresthotel.bc.ca Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 815 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1B3 .............. p250-624-9060 f250-627-7759 ereservations@highlinerplaza.com wwww.highlinerplaza.com Inn on the Harbour 720 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 3V6 .............. p250-624-9107 f250-627-8232 einfo@innontheharbour.com wwww.innontheharbour.com Pacific Inn 909 3rd Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1M9 ............. p250-627-1711 f250-627-4212 einfo@pacificinn.bc.ca wwww.pacificinn.bc.ca

COMMUNITY

Prince Rupert Hotel 118 6th St, Prince Rupert V8J 3L7 ............... p250-624-6711 f250-624-3288 esales@princeruperthotel.com wwww.princeruperthotel.com Regional Convention Spaces Jim Ciccone Civic Centre 1000 McBride St, Prince Rupert V8J 4P7 ............... p250-624-6707 f250-627-8036 wwww.princerupert.ca Tourist Attractions - Major Museum of Northern BC 100 1st Ave W PO Box 669, Prince Rupert V8J 3S2 .............. p250-624-3207 f250-627-8009 wwww.museumofnorthernbc.com Prince Rupert Special Events Society PO Box 306, Prince Rupert V8J 3P9 Joy Sundin.......... p250-624-9118 f250-624-9218 eprspecialevents@citywest.ca wwww.prspecialevents.com Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities Lester Centre of the Arts 1100 McBride St, Prince Rupert V8J 3H2 Crystal Lorette .... p250-627-8888 f250-627-7892 ecrystall@lestercentre.ca wwww.lestercentre.ca

CARVED

Smithers

Terrace

Banquet Facilities

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Smithers Golf & Country Club 1200 Scotia St PO Box 502, Smithers V0J 2N0 Jim McGregor .... p250-847-5977 f250-847-5974 esmithersgolf@telus.net wwww.smithersgolfclub.com

Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club 3525 Golf Course Ave PO Box 865, Terrace V8G 4R1 .............. p250-635-2542 f250-635-4800 esvgc@monarch.net wwww.svgc.ca

Printers/Copiers

Venues - Event or Meeting Facilities

Bulkley Valley Printers 3940A 4th Ave Box 3730, Smithers V0J 2N0 Dean Moore ....... p250-847-3294 f250-847-3538 einfo@bvprinters.com wwww.bvprinters.com

Terrace Sportsplex 3320 Kalum St, Terrace V8G 2N6 ............. p250-615-3000 f250-615-3010 eleisureservices@terrace.ca wwww.terrace.ca

Resorts/Retreats

Venues - Historical or Themed or Outdoor

Hudson Bay Mountain Resort PO Box 492, Smithers V0J 2N0 Chrissy Chapman p250-847-2058 f250-847-5327 einquiry@hudsonbaymountain.com wwww.hudsonbaymountain.com

Heritage Park Museum 4702 Kerby Ave Box 512, Terrace V8G 4B5 .............. p250-635-4546 f250-635-4536 ecurator@heritageparkmuseum.com wwww.heritageparkmuseum.com

Telkwa

Tumbler Ridge

Community Halls

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Village of Telkwa PO Box 220, Telkwa V0J 2X0 Jane Stevenson.. p250-846-5212 f250-846-9572 einfo@telkwa.com wwww.telkwa.com

SUCCESS

CHETWYND

Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre 265 Southgate St, Tumbler Ridge V0C 2W0 Carmen Drapeau ............................p250-242-3123 etumblerridgevic@gmail.com wwww.tumblerridge.ca

12th Annual International CHAINSAW CARVING CHAMPIONSHIP

JUNE 9-12, 2016

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Company index 100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre, 41, 98 108 Mile Heritage Site, 98 A

Aava Whistler Hotel, 36, 68 Abbotsford Centre, 34, 68 Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, 67 Accent Cruises Inc, 67 Accent Inns Burnaby, 34, 62 Accent Inns Kamloops, 39, 88 Accent Inns Kelowna, 39, 89 Accent Inns Vancouver Airport, 35, 62 Accent Inns Victoria, 38, 80 Accommodation at University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus, 39, 89 Aleet Signs & Grafﬁx, 103 Alta Bistro, 68 Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort, 41, 98 Anco Inn 1998 Ltd, 37, 78 Anvil Centre, 34, 65, 66 April Point Resort & Spa, 38, 79 Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 38, 80 Arts Club Theatre Company, 66 ArtStarts in Schools, 36, 66 ATP Engineering Inc, 60 B

Baldface Lodge, 40, 94 Bayshore Resort, 67, 94 BBW International Inc, 61 BC Central Railway & Forestry Museum, 41, 103 BC Event Management, 60, 61, 62 BC Interior Forestry Museum and Forest Discovery Center, 94 BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus, 66 BCIT Burnaby Campus, 66 BCIT Downtown Campus, 66 BC Place, 36, 66 Beach Club Resort, 38, 79 Beach Gardens Resort & Marina, 35, 68 Beach Grove Golf Club, 36, 60 Bear Claw Lodge Kispiox River, 103 Beban Park Recreation Centre, 38, 79 Bell Performing Arts Centre, 35, 66 Belmont Bar The, 66 Belmont Golf Course, 62 Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn, 37, 78 Best Western Cranbrook Hotel, 40, 94 Best Western Northgate Hotel, 38, 78 Best Western Plus Austrian Chalet, 37, 78 Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, 41, 94 Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel, 38, 79 Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites Conference Centre, 36, 62 Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre, 34, 62 Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel, 38, 78 Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver, 36, 62 Best Western Plus Emerald Isle, 79 Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge, 40, 94 Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites, 39, 89 Best Western Plus Sunrise Inn, 40, 89 Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre, 37, 78 Best Western Plus Tower Inn, 41, 98 Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites, 40, 90 Best Western Plus Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre, 40, 90 Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 38, 79 Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd, 41, 98 Bighorn Meadows Resort, 94 Big White Ski Resort, 39, 89 Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 36, 66 Billy Barker Casino Hotel, 41, 98 Black Creek Community Centre, 37, 78 Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 38, 79 Blaylock’s Mansion, 41, 94 BLD Décor & Scenery, 61 Blue Paciﬁc Yacht Charters Ltd, 67 Bonniebrook Lodge and Chasters Dining, 34, 68 Bon Voyage Motor Inn, 41, 103 Borgata Lodge, 89 Bouchie Lake Community Hall, 41, 98 Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, 38, 80 Bridges Restaurant, 36, 60 Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd, 62 Bright Ideas PartyHats, 62 Brink Events, 80 Bulkley Valley Printers, 104 Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, 34, 67 Burnside Gorge Community Association, 38, 80 Butchart Gardens, 80 C

Cambie Community Centre, 35, 66 Campo Marina Café & Restaurant, 90 Canada Fridge Magnets, 94 Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites Castlegar, 40, 94 Canadian Princess Resort, 38, 79

Capitol Theatre, 41, 94 Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, 41, 98 Carmana Plaza, 62 Carte Blanche Events, 62 Casa Grande Inn B&B on the Beach, 90 Casa Loma Lakeshore Resort, 89 Cascades Casino Resort, 34, 65 Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, 94 Cathedral Mountain Lodge, 94 Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre, 38, 79 Celebration Fireworks, 61, 65 Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, 36, 62 Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 38, 80 Chetwynd Visitor Centre, 103 Chilcotin’s Waterfront Resort & Motel, 98 Chilliwack Golf Club, 34, 67 Chilliwack Heritage Park, 34, 68 Cimo Mediterranean Grill, 103 City of Merritt, 89 Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd, 60 Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition, 36, 66 CMYK Solutions Inc, 65 CN Centre, 41, 103 Coastal Black Estate Winery, 37, 78 Coast Bastion Inn, 38, 78 Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 36, 62 Coast Discovery Inn and Marina, 37, 78 Coast Fraser Inn Hotel, 41, 98 Coast Hillcrest Hotel, 41, 94 Coast Inn of the North, 41, 103 Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 39, 88 Coast Osoyoos Beach Hotel, 40, 89 Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 34, 62 Cocoa West Chocolatier, 68 Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc, 89 College of New Caledonia, 41, 103 Colombo Lodge, 40, 94 ColourTime Printing & Digital Imaging, 65 Columbia Gardens Vineyard and Winery, 94 Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria, 38, 80 Comfort Inn & Suites, 37, 39, 40, 78, 88, 90 Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River, 37, 78 Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm, 40, 90 Comfort Inn Downtown, 36, 62 CommonSkys Conferencing Inc, 80 Concept Audio Works Inc, 90 CONEXSYS Registration, 62 Conference & Event Services University of Northern BC, 41, 103 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC, 36, 62, 66, 89 Conferences & Accommodation at UBC - Okanagan Campus, 89 Cook’s Day Off Fine Foods & Catering, 80 Copper Point Golf Club, 40, 94 Corbett Lake Lodge Ltd, 40, 89 Corporate Gifts Inc, 65 Cove Lakeside Resort The, 90 Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 37, 78 Cowichan Golf & Country Club, 37, 78 Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 37, 78 Craig Hodge & Associates, 64 Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce, 94 Cranbrook Golf Club, 40, 94 Creative Display Ltd, 61 Creative DJ Services, 61 Creativity at Work, 65 Creatix Studios, 68 Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 36, 66 Crest Hotel, 41, 104 Croatian Cultural Centre, 36, 66 Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 37, 78 Crystal at York Conference & Banquet Centre, 36, 60 Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler, 36, 68 CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies, 60, 61 Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events, 60 D

Dave Roels Photography, 64 Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview, 38, 78 Days Inn Vancouver Metro, 63 Dean on Nimpo The, 98 Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition, 36, 66 Dee Lippingwell Photographer, 64 Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre, 34, 63 Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre, 39, 89 Delta Vancouver Suites, 36, 63 Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, 38, 80 Delta Whistler Village Suites, 36, 68 Denman Print Works, 80 Destination Osoyoos, 90 DFC Events Inc, 60, 62, 64 Diamond Steak & Seafood House Ltd, 90

Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc, 62 Doolin’s Irish Pub, 36, 66 Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 94 Downtowner Motor Inn, 40, 94 Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 36, 65 Duncan-Cowichan Visitor Info Centre, 78 Duncanby Lodge, 98 Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club, 37, 78 Dynamic Meeting Solutions Inc, 61 E

Eaglepoint Golf Resort, 39, 88 Eagle Valley Retreat, 68 Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, 41, 98 Econolodge City Centre Inn, 41, 103 Econo Lodge Fort St John, 103 Effective Leadership Consulting Ltd, 65 Element Vancouver Metrotown, 34, 63 Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort, 41, 103 Emerald Lake Lodge, 40, 94 Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre, 36, 63 Encana Events Centre, 41, 103 Engagement Unlimited, 65 English Inn, 38, 80 ePly - Online Event Registration, 62 Esther’s Inn, 41, 103 EVA Ofﬁce, 89 EventCorp Services Inc, 61 Eventful Innovations: Event Planning Management Design & Décor, 62 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 35, 63 Executive Event Production Inc, 62 Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby, 34, 63 Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam, 34, 63 Exhibit Creative Design, 61 Exploration Place The, 103 F

FACTORIE Experiences Inc, 62 Fairﬁeld Inn & Suites Vernon, 40, 90 Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 36, 68 Fairmont Empress, 38, 80 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 36, 63 Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 40, 94 Fairmont Paciﬁc Rim, 36, 63 Fairmont Vancouver Airport, 35, 63 Fairmont Waterfront The, 63 Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd, 67 Falls Golf Club The, 68 Famous Players Band, 61 Fernie Stanford Resort, 40, 94 Fireworks Marketing Group Inc, 62 Fishpot Lake Resort, 98 Flag Shop The, 65 Flair Airlines Ltd, 88 Florence Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall, 78 Focus Audio Visual Services, 60 Food for Thought Catering Ltd, 80 Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction, 65 Four Points by Sheraton, 35, 39, 41, 63, 88, 103 Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 35, 63 Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 36, 63 Fraser Valley Event Planning, 60 Freeman Audio Visual, 60 Fresh Onion Café & Catering, 103 FrischkornMEDIACO, 60 Fusilli Grill, 78 G

Galaxie Signs Ltd, 65 Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, 78 Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club, 39, 89 Gardens at HCP The, 80 Geo H Hewitt Co. Ltd, 65 George Dawson Inn, 41, 103 Georgian Court Hotel, 36, 63 Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce, 68 Glacier Raft Company, 94 Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club, 38, 79 Glenmore Printing Ltd, 65 Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa, 40, 94 Go Audio Inc, 67 Gowlland Harbour Resort, 38, 79 Gracious Host Events & PR, 62 Grama’s Inn, 41, 103 Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 38, 78 Granville Island Hotel, 36, 63, 66 Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, 78 Greater Vancouver Zoo, 68 Greenscape Design & Décor, 61, 62 Greenwood Museum & Visitor Centre, 88 Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd, 35, 60, 65, 66 Gunter Marx Stock Photos, 64 H

Harbour Cruises & Events, 60, 67

Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, 38, 80 Harrison Beach Hotel, 34, 68 Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, 34, 68 Hart House Restaurant, 34, 60 Harvest Golf Club, 39, 89 Haven The, 78 Hawksworth Communications, 62 Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Ltd, 36, 62 Heather Baker Events, 62 Heriot Bay Inn, 38, 79 Heritage Hall, 36, 66 Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 40, 94 Heritage Park Museum, 104 Highland Paciﬁc Golf, 38 Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 41, 104 Hills Health & Guest Ranch The, 98 Hilton Vancouver Airport, 35, 63 Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 63 Holiday Inn & Suites, 35, 36, 39, 40, 63, 88, 89 Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops, 39, 88 Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver, 35, 63 Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, 36, 63 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley, 37, 78 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 34, 40, 60, 63, 90 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley, 34, 60, 63 Holiday Inn Express Kamloops, 88 Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre, 39, 89 Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, 36, 63 Holiday Inn West Kelowna, 40, 90 Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat, 38, 78 Hoodoo Adventure Company, 90 Hoodoos at Sun Rivers, 39, 88 Hospitality Inn, 38, 79 Hotel Blu, 63, 66 Hotel Eldorado, 39, 89 Hotel Five540Forty, 39, 88 Hotel Grand Paciﬁc, 38, 80 Hot Wax Entertainment, 61 Howard Johnson, 63, 79 Hudson Bay Mountain Resort, 104 Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 36, 60, 63 I

Imagine That Events, 61 IMAX® Victoria, 38, 80 I M Print Promo Inc, 65 Inn at Big White, 39, 89 Inn at Laurel Point, 38, 80 Inn at the Quay, 35, 63 Inn on Long Lake, 38, 78 Inn on the Harbour, 41, 104 Insite Display, 80 International Exhibition Services Inc, 61 International Special Events Society Vancouver Chapter, 60 Intown Inn & Suites, 40, 89 Invenia Inc, 64 J

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc, 62 Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, 41, 104 John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse, 35, 66 Jon Benjamin Photography, 64 Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc, 62 K

Kamloops Golf & Country Club, 39, 88 Kansept Media, 65 Kaslo Hotel and Pub, 40, 94 Kelowna Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 39, 89 Key City Theatre, 40, 94 Key Innovations Inc, 65 Keynote Speakers Canada, 65 Kingﬁsher Oceanside Resort & Spa, 37, 78 Kitimat Lodge, 41, 103 Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, 103 Kokanee Springs Golf Resort, 94 L

Lake Okanagan Resort, 39, 89 Lakeview Inn & Suites Chetwynd, 41, 103 Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort Nelson, 41, 103 Lakeview Inns & Suites Fort St John, 41, 103 Landsea Tours Ltd, 66 Lane Creative Group, 80 Langham Cultural Society Centre, 40, 94 Langley Events Centre, 34, 66 Language Bureau The, 66 Law Courts Restaurant, 36, 60 Lead Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc, 64 Legacy Catering, 60, 62 Legacy Liquor Store, 60, 66 Lester Centre of the Arts, 41, 104 Logan Lake Recreation Centre, 89 LogoWest Promotional Products, 79 Long Beach Golf Course, 38, 79

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Company index Lonsdale Quay Hotel, 35, 63 Lord Stanley Suites on the Park, 36, 64 Loungeworks Inc, 61 L’Hermitage Hotel, 63 M

Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 38, 80 Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas, 40, 89 Marika Productions, 62 Maritime Heritage Centre, 37, 78 Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour, 38, 80 MB7 Tent & Party Rentals, 94 Meadow Lake Fishing Camp Ltd, 89 MediaPower New Media Communications, 68 Meetingmax, 61 Meeting Professionals International BC Chapter, 60, 80 Mehndi & More Body Art, 61 Metropolis at Metrotown, 66 Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, 36, 64 Michael J Fox Theatre, 34, 66 Minette Bay Lodge, 103 Mission Hill Family Estate, 40, 90 Moda Hotel, 36, 64 Momentum Conferencing Corp, 65 Monica Powell Event Management, 80 Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 36, 66 Morrow Chalets, 98 Mountainside Lodge, 68 Mount Washington Alpine Resort, 38, 78 Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn and Wedding Chapel, 94 Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 66, 67 Museum of Northern BC, 104 My Party Rentals, 62 N

Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, 94 Nanaimo Museum, 79 Nasco Stafﬁng Solutions, 61, 62, 64 National Public Relations, 62 Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, 94 New Rave Productions Inc, 61 Nicklaus North Golf Course, 36, 68 Nita Lake Lodge, 36, 68 Nonis Electrical Services Inc, 62 North American Logistics Services Inc (NALSI), 61 Northern Rockies Alaska Highway Tourist Association, 103 North Peace Cultural Centre, 41, 103 North Vancouver Hotel, 35, 64 Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd, 62 O

Oak Bay Beach Hotel, 38, 80 Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, 37, 78 Ocean Resort, 37, 78 Ocean Wilderness Inn, 38, 79 Okanagan Villa Vineyard & Events Corp, 89 Ok Corral Cabaret, 89 Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Décor Rentals, 62 Old Mill Boathouse, 35, 66 Old Salzburg Restaurant, 94 Ookpik Wilderness Lodge, 41, 103 Ookpik Wilderness Lodge, 41, 103 OPUS Hotel Vancouver, 36, 64 Osoyoos Golf & Country Club, 40, 89 Oswego Hotel, 38, 80 Oyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre, 37 P

Pace Group Communications Inc, 61 Pacific Basket Company, 65 Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport, 35, 64 Pacific Inn, 39, 88, 104 Pacific Inn & Suites, 39, 88 Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 36, 60 Pacific National Exhibition, 36, 66 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, 38, 80 Painted Turtle Guesthouse, 38, 78 Paintertainment.ca, 68 Painter’s Lodge Holiday & Fishing Resort, 37, 78 Panorama Mountain Resort, 94 Pan Pacific Vancouver, 36, 64, 67 Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, 37, 68 Par-T-Perfect, 62 Park Inn & Suites by Radisson, 36, 64 Parkside Hotel & Spa The, 80 Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 38, 79 Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism, 79 Peach City Management Group, 90 Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce, 68 Penticton & Wine Country Tourism, 90 Penticton Golf & Country Club, 40, 90 Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino, 40, 90

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 40, 90 Photography by Chris, 90 Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 35, 64 Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, 36, 64 Pitt Meadows Golf Club, 35, 62 Plaza Hotel The, 88 Poco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre, 35, 64 Podium - Conference & Event Specialists, 80 Podollan Inn, 40, 90 Poets Cove Resort & Spa, 38, 79 Points West Oceanfront Resort, 79 Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre, 41, 103 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd, 41, 103 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Dawson Creek, 103 Port Hardy Civic Centre, 38, 79 Powder King Mountain Resort, 103 Powder Springs Inn, 41, 94 Powell River Town Centre Hotel, 35, 68 Predator Ridge Resort, 40, 90 Prince George Chamber of Commerce, 103 Prince George Civic Centre, 41, 103 Prince George Golf & Curling Club, 41, 103 Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce, 103 Prince Rupert Centennial Golf Course, 104 Prince Rupert Hotel, 41, 104 Prince Rupert Special Events Society, 104 Providence Farm, 37, 78 PRP Inc, 65 Purcell Mountain Lodge, 40, 94 Q

Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort, 39, 88 Qualicum Bay Resort, 79 Quality Inn & Suites, 41, 98 Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel, 41, 103 Quality Resort Bayside, 38, 79 Quamichan Inn The, 78 Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salons, 67 Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre, 41, 98 Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce, 98 Quesnel and District Twin Arenas, 41, 98 Quesnel Golf Club, 41, 98 Quwutsun Cultural & Conference Centre, 37, 78 R

Ramada Kamloops, 39, 88 Ramada Limited Merritt, 40, 89 Ramada Limited Quesnel, 41, 98 Ramada Nanaimo, 38, 78 Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre, 34, 68 Ramada Prince George, 41, 103 Ramada Vancouver/Metrotown, 36, 64 Ramada Vancouver Downtown, 64 Ramada Williams Lake, 41, 98 Rare Affairs Meeting & Event Planning Services, 62 Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford The, 68 Red Mountain Ski Resort, 41, 94 Red Rocket Creative Strategies, 61 Reeltime Videoworks, 64 reFresh Events, 61 Regent Hotel, 41, 94 Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown, 36, 64 Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, 94 Revelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre, 41, 94 Richmond Olympic Oval, 35, 65, 67 Ricky’s All-Day Grill, 38, 78 River Rock Casino Resort, 65 Riverside Banquet Hall, 35, 60 Roadhouse The, 67 Robert H Lee Alumni Centre, 36, 66 Robert J Scott Productions, 61 Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, 36, 64 Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 36, 64 Rossland Historical Museum & Gold Mine Tour, 94 Rotary Centre for the Arts, 40, 89 Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 67 Roxy Cabaret The, 67 Royal Anne Hotel, 40, 89 Royal Coachman Inn, 37, 78 Royal Hotel The, 68 RSM Productions Audio Visual, 78 S

Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, 79 Sagebrush Theatre, 39, 88 Salmon Arm Golf Club, 40, 90 Samco Printers Ltd, 65 Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna, 40, 89 Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar, 40, 94 Sandman Hotel Quesnel, 41, 98 Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre, 36, 64 Sandman Hotel Victoria & Shark Club Bar & Grill, 38, 80

Sandman Inn Kamloops, 39, 88 Sandman Inn Vernon, 40, 90 Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport, 35, 64 Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Langley, 34, 64 Saturna Lodge, 38, 79 Science World at Telus World of Science, 36, 67 Scotiabank Dance Centre, 36, 67 Scottish Cultural Centre, 36, 60 Sea Breeze Lodge, 38, 78 Sea Courses Cruises, 61 Seascape Waterfront Resort, 38, 79 Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc, 61, 62, 64 SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services, 36, 67 Shady Shores Beach Resort, 78 Shawn Lam Video Inc, 64 Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 38, 79 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 35, 63, 64 Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 36, 64 Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 36, 64 Showtime Event & Display, 61 Shuswap Tourism, 90 ShyLynn Ranch, 90 Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 38, 79 Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites, 79 Sign Me Up Designs, 65 Silver Star Mountain Resort, 40, 90 Simply Computing, 60 Simply Eventful Management Inc, 61, 64 Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage, 62 Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club, 41, 104 Sky Hangar, 35, 67 Slide Farm The, 64 Smithers Golf & Country Club, 41, 104 Something Borrowed Event Management & Design, 62 Sooke Flower House, 79 Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant, 38, 79 South Okanagan Events Centre, 40, 90 Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel, 40, 90 Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, 40, 90 SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours, 80 Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, 37, 68 Stanley Park Pavilion, 36, 60 Star Signage & Display, 65 Star Taxi, 94 Stirling Ward Photographic Design, 65 Stonebridge Hotel, 41, 103 Strategin Solutions, 68 Strathcona Hotel, 38, 80 St Regis Hotel, 36, 64 Summerhill Pyramid Winery, 40, 89 Summerland Golf & Country Club, 40, 90 Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa, 40, 90 Sunnybrae Community Hall, 40, 90 Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre The, 90 Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort, 38, 79 Sunset Bay Yacht Group, 67 Super 8 Motel Quesnel, 98 Surrey Golf Club, 36, 62 Sutton Place Hotel The, 64 Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club, 35, 67 Sylvia Hotel The, 64 Synergy Events Inc, 89 T

Take Five Café & Catering, 60 Tatla Lake Hall, 41, 98 Tatla Lake Manor/Motel, 98 Team Academy, 65 Terminal City Club, 36, 60, 67 Terracana Ranch, 40, 90 Terrace Beach Resort Ucluelet, 79 Terrace Sportsplex, 41, 104 The Cove Lakeside Resort, 40 The Dean on Nimpo, 41 The Exploration Place, 41 The Fairmont Waterfront, 36 The Falls Golf Club, 34 The Gardens at HCP, 38 The Haven, 38 The Hills Health & Guest Ranch, 41 The Parkside Hotel & Spa, 38 The Plaza Hotel, 39 The Quamichan Inn, 37 The Roxy Cabaret, 36, 67 The Royal Hotel, 34 The Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre, 40 The Sutton Place Hotel, 36 The Sylvia Hotel, 36 The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler, 37 Tidemark Theatre, 37, 78

TIDES Adventure Group Inc, 79 Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre, 38, 79 Time Pause Event Support Services, 61 Toptable Group, 67 Tourism Dawson Creek, 103 Tourism Fernie, 94 Tourism Harrison Hot Springs, 67 Tourism Kamloops, 88 Tourism Kelowna, 88 Tourism Port Hardy, 79 Tourism Prince George, 103 Tourism Squamish, 68 Tourism Sun Peaks, 90 Tourism Ucluelet, 79 Tourism Vancouver, 60, 78 Tourism Vancouver Island, 78 Tourism Vernon, 90 Tourism Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau, 80 Tourism Whistler, 68 Tradex Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre, 34, 68 Travelodge Abbotsford, 34, 68 Travelodge Courtenay, 37, 78 Travelodge Duncan, 38, 78 Travelodge Goldcap Inn, 41, 103 Travelodge Merritt, 89 Travelodge Nanaimo, 78 Travelodge Parksville, 38, 79 Travelodge Quesnel, 41, 98 Travelodge Victoria, 38, 79, 80 Travelodge Victoria Airport Sidney, 79 Treasure Cove Hotel & Casino, 41, 103 Trufﬂes Catering Inc, 80 Trufﬂes Fine Foods, 60 Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 38, 79 Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre, 104 Tweedsmuir Park Lodge & Bear Viewing, 41, 98 U

UBC Alma Mater Society Conference Centre, 36, 67 UBC Robson Square, 36, 67 Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd, 62, 65 Union Club of British Columbia The, 80 University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 38, 80 University of the Fraser Valley, 34, 68 University of Victoria, 38, 80 V

Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre, 40, 90 Vancouver Airport Marriott, 35, 64 Vancouver Alpen Club, 36 Vancouver Aquarium, 36, 60, 67 Vancouver Civic Theatres, 67 Vancouver Convention Centre, 36, 64, 65, 67 Vancouver Curling Club, 65 Vancouver International Film Centre, 67 Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 38, 78, 79 Vancouver Lookout, 36, 64, 67 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, 36, 64 Vancouver Rowing Club, 36, 60, 67 Vancouver TheatreSports League, 62 Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd, 60 VanDusen Botanical Garden, 36, 67 Vero Consulting, 61 Victoria Conference Centre, 38, 80 Victoria Conservatory of Music Venue Rentals, 39, 80 Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 39, 80 Village Green Hotel, 40, 90 Village of Telkwa, 104 VISAC Gallery & Creative Arts Centre, 94 Vtix Solutions Corp, 65 W

Wall Translation Services, 66 Walnut Beach Resort, 40, 90 Watermark Beach Resort, 40, 89, 90 Waterview, 36, 67 Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, 36, 60 West Coast Reproduction Centres Ltd, 65 West Coast Suites at UBC, 64 Western Financial Place, 40, 94 Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 36, 64 Westin Grand Vancouver, 36, 64 Westin Resort & Spa Whistler The, 68 Westside Grand, 67 West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 60 What’s Happening Party Rentals & Supplies, 94 Whistler Conference Centre, 37, 68 Wicked Spoon Tap & Grill, 40, 90 Wilson’s Transportation Ltd, 80 WIT Marketing Media & Events, 64 Work Here, 67 Y

YWCA Hotel, 36, 64 Z

Ziptrek Ecotours, 68

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