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International Garden Centre Congress

September 17 to 22, 2017 Niagara Falls, Ontario www.igcacanada2017.ca

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September 17 - 22, 2017 igcacanada2017.ca

Hello! Bonjour!

The International Garden Centre Association’s 2017 Congress will be hosted by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association in Niagara Falls, Ontario!

Day One

After a stop at Cole’s Florist & Garden Centre, we’ll head over to Connon Nurseries and Sheridan Nurseries, an urban garden centre in the heart of Toronto. Delegates will also stop in at the beautiful Toronto Botanical

INDULGE YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE AT IGCA 2017 IN NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA Home to the world famous Niagara Falls, the Niagara region is also known for its wineries, history and of course its garden centres.

Come and explore this diverse area and visit some of Canada’s most renowned garden retailers. We will take you to urban garden centres, right in the heart of metropolitan areas; as well as retail nurseries that span hundreds of acres. In between these visits, you will have a chance to explore the area and get a true taste of Canadian culture.

Gardens, which holds 17 awardwinning themed gardens in its four acres! Finishing off the night will be a dinner cruise along the moonlit Toronto harbour.

Day Two

The day will begin with a speaker from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, home to Canada’s hardy rose breeding program. Delegates will visit International Grower of the Year finalist Winkelmolen Nursery and the suburban Holland Park Garden Gallery. Next, the group will enjoy exploring Toronto’s Distillery District and step back into an era of horsedrawn carts, windmills and sailing

ships. Dinner will be held at the Hockey Hall of Fame, with a chance to try Canada’s favourite sport.

Day Three

Mid-week, we will visit Van Dongen’s, a garden centre that is also involved in nursery production. As well as, Terra Greenhouses, one of the region’s garden centre chains.

Sheridan Nurseries will host dinner at its world-renowned location (an international Grower of the Year champion).

Day Four

Today is all about garden centres. Delegates will travel north, stopping at centres along the way, including Humber Nurseries, Pathways to Perennials and Bradford Garden Gallery.

Once up in Ontario’s cottage country, delegates will be treated to a hardy meal, complete with campfire, music and dancing.

Day Five

On the final day, we’ll fit in one more garden centre, Vermeer’s Garden Centre & Nursery, before we spend a day exploring the beautiful Niagara region. Delegates will get a closer look at the world famous Niagara Falls and the small village of Niagara-on-the-Lake (great for shopping), and of course a winery or two!

new this year...

Interactive Tour A Study Tour for All Ages!

The popular study tour of the past has been morphed into a new interactive tour. The interactive tour bus will have a mix of countries, and no age limitations, giving delegates an opportunity to participate in structured discussions and gain the most out of their experience. Delegates will be sent information prior to the congress to help prepare for the discussion topics. Please note that discussions on the interactive tour will be in English.

Optional Business Sessions These instagram accounts will give you a taste of what you’ll see on the tour: #ff to some of our stops along the way! @sheridannurseries @tbg_canada @colesfloristandgarden @hollandparkgardengallery @terraathome @humbernurseries @pathwaystoperennials @vermeersgardencentre @niagarafallstourism

Youth Business Forum

September 17, 2017, 2:30pm - 6:00pm.

Get to know your fellow delegates by participating in an optional business forum prior to Congress (open to delegates age 40 and under). Share information about your garden centre, successes and challenges you have had, and what you hope to learn during congress. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

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On some mornings, throughout the week, business sessions will take place after breakfast, before the tour leaves.

They will include special presenters to talk about trends in Canada & around the world. These sessions are completely optional so you can choose to sleep in, or get up early and learn something new before getting on the bus.

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