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FEATURES Developments in space—10

B.C. venues renovate and expand

Rooms with views—16 Inspirational vistas stimulate creativity

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Rustic retreats—24 Get back to basics in the wilderness

Smart thinking—28 Bringing brain power to corporate events

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Hosting a conference? There’s an app for that

Event planning—36

Three things to do before you book the venue

EVENTPLANNING RESOURCESProfessional associations—8

Making room dynamics work for you—34

Provincewide transportation resources—44

Regional map of British Columbia—45

Venues at a glance, by region and community–46

BIV LISTS Biggest hotels in B.C.—38

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Professional associations for meeting and event-planners

Association of Destination Management Executives www.adme.org Business Events Industry Coalition of Canada www.beicc.com Canadian Association of Exposition Management www.caem.ca Canadian Association of Professional Speakers www.canadianspeakers.org Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners www.canspep.ca Canadian Special Events Society www.cses.ca Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association www.cuccoa.org 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 Event Service Professionals Association www.acomonline.org Exhibit Designers + Producers Association www.edpa.com Exhibition Services & Contractors Association www.esca.org Financial & Insurance Conference Planners www.ficpnet.com Global Business Travel Association - Canada www2.nbta.org/canada Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association www.hcea.org Incentive Marketing Association www.incentivemarketing.org International Association of Conference Centres www.iacconline.org International Association of Congress Centres www.aipc.org International Association of Exhibitions and Events www.iaee.com International Association of Fairs and Expositions www.fairsandexpos.com International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals www.hispanicmeetingprofessionals.com International Association of Professional Congress Organisers www.iapco.org International Association of Venue Managers Inc www.iavm.org International Festivals & Events Association www.ifea.com International Hotel & Restaurant Association www.ih-ra.com International Special Events Society www.ises.com International Sport Show Producers Association www.sportshow.org Meeting Professionals International www.mpiweb.org National Association of Consumer Shows www.publicshows.com Professional Convention Management Association www.pcma.org Religious Conference Management Association www.rcmaweb.org Society of Event Organisers www.seoevent.co.uk Society of Independent Show Organizers www.siso.org Trade Show Exhibitors Association www.tsea.org Western Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus www.wacvb.com Western Association of Exhibition Management www.waem.org

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.

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ISES: We are your industry

Welcome from the Interna-

tional Special Events Society

Vancouver chapter, entering

its 2012/2013 board year. We

are excited to announce

that ISES International is

celebrating its 25th anniversary. ISES is a vol-

unteer organization of working professionals

dedicated to promoting and supporting the

event industries.

Few statistics show exactly how much

business our industry generates in Vancou-

ver, but I guarantee that the event industry

touches every person reading this in some

way. Each time an event occurs in the city –

a festival, a sporting celebration, an Olympic

event, a concert, a golf tournament, a wed-

ding, a conference or meeting – an event

professional has planned or executed it.

At conservative estimate, our industry

represents millions of dollars generated in

sales and jobs within Vancouver’s market-

place each year.

In Vancouver, the industry runs 24 hours

a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year,

and it is internationally awarded and recog-

nized.

ISES Vancouver is proud to be a support-

ing organization of this industry and dedi-

cated to helping the field grow and flourish.

Our aim is to support one another in devel-

opment and education.

2013 promises to be an active year. With

an ever-increasing membership and a

renewed and dynamic board, we look for-

ward to hosting more events than ever.

Our values focus on education, network-

ing and entertaining. Each year we host

eight to 10 educational events dedicated to

providing voice and learning to our mem-

bers. This year we are also contributing a

range of social events that will allow our

members to get together and network.

Thanks, and here’s looking forward to

another year of great events!

Tania Newman, president

ISES Vancouver

MPI: Gaining momentum

MPI is celebrating 40 years

as a strong and diverse com-

munity of meeting and busi-

ness event professionals. For

those of you who attended

the MPI B.C. chapter annual

June gala, you heard firsthand my passion for

serving our members, my commitment to

you as well as the meetings industry for the

upcoming year and my desire to share with

you the power of the MPI.

Last year the B.C. chapter rolled out our

value proposition of GOAL. Whether it is

growth, opportunities, alliances and/or

leadership, the MPI B.C. chapter is dedicated

to helping you achieve your objectives. We

continue to gain momentum and you can

expect to hear about GOAL throughout the

2012/2013 MPI B.C. chapter event season.

We host monthly education programs

maximizing the opportunities to earn CEU

credits and bring internationally recognized

speakers to British Columbia. For 2012/2013

we are excited to present the likes of James

Spellos, Dianna Booher and Michael Vickers.

I encourage you to visit our website (www.

mpibcchapter.com) for more details in addi-

tion to the calendar of events, as we would

love to see you at our monthly meetings

and events.

On an international level, MPI continues

to be at the forefront of providing content,

research and business connections enhanc-

ing the performance of its members. The

MPI website (www.mpiweb.org) continues

to provide tools, job postings, white papers

and other key opportunities for both mem-

bers and non-members to use. MPI, the

premier global association community for

meeting and event professionals, believes in

the unequalled power of events and human

connections to advance organizational

objectives.

Allison Gavin, president

MPI British Columbia

PCMA: Educational excellence

The mission of the Profes-

sional Convention Manage-

ment Association is to deliver

breakthrough education and

promote professional con-

vention management.

As the premier provider of continuing

education in the meetings-management

profession, PCMA focuses its education on

the industry issues and insights that profes-

sionals are seeking today.

From the award-winning Convene maga-

zine to PCMA’s annual meeting, members

come away with the tools that they need to

advance their careers. With 17 chapters and

more than 6,000 members, professionals

and suppliers come together to learn, net-

work and even participate in projects such

as PCMA’s Hospitality Helping Hands.

The PCMA Canada West chapter reaches

from Manitoba to Vancouver Island with

its membership, although the majority of

members are located in and around the Van-

couver region.

Generally meeting quarterly throughout

the year, the Canada West chapter follows

the practice of delivering high levels of edu-

cation and networking and participates in

local volunteerism.

For further information, please visit our

website at www.pcma.org or contact us

directly for information on membership.

Diana Reid, president

PCMA Canada West chapter

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

By Peter Mitham

Three years after a con-

struction boom deliv-

ered world-class event

venues for the 2010 Winter

Olympics, British Columbia’s

meeting places are renovat-

ing to fine-tune their offer-

ings for the shifting business

travel market.

Mirroring the $563 mil-

lion renovation to BC Place

that enhanced the sta-

dium’s flexibility and ability

to host everything from

major sporting events to

trade shows and meetings,

smaller venues have also

tweaked their spaces to

be exciting places for busi-

ness meetings and special

events.

The attention Vancouver

garnered during the

Olympics means many ven-

ues are now augmenting to

meet demand. Meanwhile,

the competitiveness of the

regional travel business

means venues farther afield

have sought to become

more competitive, with new

attractions and services.

Renovations at the Fairmont Pacific Rim in downtown Vancouver allow the foyer of its

ballrooms to serve as part of the banquet space


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Core facilitiesVancouver’s Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel,

for example, opened for the 2010 Winter

Olympics. Now an established venue

adjacent to the Vancouver Convention

Centre, it recently spent $500,000 adjust-

ing its meeting spaces to reflect the vol-

ume of special events it hosts.

Originally built with three separate

ballrooms on its third floor

– the Sapphire, Jade and

Emerald – the Sapphire and

Jade ballrooms have been

united, with retractable walls

allowing them to serve as

individual meeting spaces

averaging approximately 2,300

square feet each or a single

space of 6,850 square feet. The

ballroom also opens onto a

foyer that adds a further 5,500

square feet of event space

with natural light and harbour

views.

“Prior to the expansion, the

maximum number for an

event at the hotel was 300

guests, and the foyer was

shared between the other two

meetings rooms,” says Nancie

Hall, regional director, public

relations, Pacific Northwest

with Fairmont in Vancouver.

“[This] increases the capacity to

500 guests.”

While the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

and the Fairmont Waterfront remain

the primary venues Fairmont offers in

Vancouver, Hall says it became apparent

even before the Fairmont Pacific Rim

opened that it would need to increase its

meetings capacity. Demand since only

confirmed the need for additional flex-

ibility in its offerings.

“The hotel has become a favourite for

weddings, large meetings and special

events, so the expanded Star Sapphire

Room can now be considered as a venue

to host these on a larger scale,” she says.

“And with the air wall in place, there is

flexibility to reduce the space for smaller

groups, or to use it as a breakout room.”

Interior spaceKamloops, in the centre of the prov-

ince at the confluence of the North

and South Thompson rivers as well

as several highways, has long been a

favoured host for sporting events.

Now, with the opening of the

House of Learning and the 300-seat

Barber Centre at Thompson Rivers

University, Kamloops can claim some

of the most advanced meeting space

in the B.C. Interior.

“It’s a state-of-the-art lecture the-

atre, you can’t find anything like it in

B.C.,” says Lorna Gorsline, manager,

conference and food services for the

Thompson Rivers Conference Centre.

The structure is modelled on an

Interior Salish pithouse, providing a

culturally rich backdrop for lectures,

conferences and even performances.

The university has also added a

floor to its Activity Centre, which

previously offered 10,000 square feet

of meeting and event space but now

has the capacity to sit 200 people in a

roof-top setting overlooking the city.

With more than 800 rooms and

catering facilities on campus, the

university is helping put Kamloops

on the map as a destination for larger

conferences and events.

Rather than being limited to down-

town venues, groups can now con-

sider a broader variety of settings.

“We’re not just some banquet

rooms. We have all these capabilities

now, and I think that’s what’s drawing

people to Kamloops,” Gorsline says.

“Instead of just trying to do B.C. or

local events, we’re attracting Canada-

wide events.”

The new rooftop pavilion at Thompson Rivers University’s Campus Activity Centre

offers stunning views. Its Barber Centre has the largest theatre-in-the-round in the

province


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Three’s a crowd-pleaserThree of Vancouver’s iconic meeting ven-

ues and tourist attractions have received

facelifts.

Science World has just completed a $35

million regeneration project, VanDusen

Botanical Garden opened a new visitors

centre designed to be LEED platinum (the

very highest standard) and the Vancouver

Aquarium has entered a three -phase proj-

ect that will take place over the span of

eight years.

The organizations undertook expansion

plans to address the needs of increasing

visitor demand, aging infrastructure and

the desire to become more environmen-

tally friendly.

“We were getting a little too popular

for our own space,” says Kevin Kearns,

vice-president facility planning and future

development, Science World. “It’ll be a

better experience and allow us to accom-

modate the people that come here.”

LEFT: Looking into the largest event space

in the VanDusen Garden visitor centre

facility. Jim Huffman, a project architect

at Perkins+Will, which was tasked with

meeting the project’s many goals, says

the building “is both at the forefront

of green design targeting the Living

Building Challenge, as well as being an

appropriate iconic structure representing

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RIGHT: Science World

renovations

brighten up False

Creek. A new

35,000-square-

foot science and

sustainability park

now surrounds the

building | BAILA LAZARUS

RIGHT: Besides the world-renowned

aquatic features, visitors will get a

glimpse of what’s to come from the

Vancouver Aquarium project with the

unveiling of the first of its renovations

in mid-February


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Uniquely restored heritage buildings in downtown Vancouver.

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Native intelligenceSki resorts through the B.C. Rockies have

helped make southeastern B.C. a favoured

destination among Alberta travellers.

This has also upped the ante for existing

resorts to become four-season destina-

tions. One venue that’s accepted the chal-

lenge is St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino,

near Cranbrook, which has opened a four-

season banquet pavilion.

The new pavilion replaces a previous,

seasonal structure that accommodated just

150 people. It can now host up to 300 peo-

ple, allowing St. Eugene to claim a greater

share of weddings and conference busi-

ness. The resort regularly hosts gatherings

of the Kootenay Dental Society as well as

corporate meetings for Teck Resources Ltd.,

Quite the experienceAfter a long day at meeting tables, mingle

with fellow conference-goers at Black Hills

Estate Winery, just north of Osoyoos. It has

completed construction of the $1 million

Wine Experience Centre, creating a sit-

down, immersive tasting experience. Relax

indoors or under a gazebo by the pool

and take in the stunning winery views.

ABOVE, RIGHT: Relaxing by the pool at the new Wine Experience Centre at the Black Hills

Estate Winery. A perfect spot to reflect on the day’s meetings ... or not | LIONEL TRUDEL


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Proud to be Vancouver’s only AAA 5 Diamond Hotel

a major mining company in the region.

“They have offices across the Kootenays,

so they find this is a nice spot for every-

one,” says Jessica Britton, sales and market-

ing co-ordinator for St. Eugene.

Overall, the resort offers six meeting

rooms and the pavilion, for a total of

11,000 square feet. Britton describes it as

a “destination resort,” offering a full range

of services and activities unlike many other

local conference venues.

“We have restaurants, golf, a casino and a

quiet location,” she says. “Other venues that

are similar in size can’t really offer that.”

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE PAGE

BOTTOM: St. Eugene Golf

Resort and Casino

near Cranbrook is a

destination for corporate

events. Its new four-

season pavilion provides

expanded options for

group bookings


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With landscapes that

range from snow-

topped mountain

peaks to ocean views that

extend as far as the eye

can see, British Columbia

offers a natural beauty that

is beyond compare, making

it a top destination for tour-

ists from around the world.

Countless venues offer

the opportunity to hold

meetings in scenic locales,

allowing visitors to take in

stunning landscapes and be

inspired creatively as they

get together.

Beach Club ResortLocated in Parksville on Vancouver Island’s

east coast, the Beach Club Resort features

both ocean and mountain views. The

resort can accommodate groups of all

sizes in its Oceanic Ballroom and the Sand

Dollar Room and hosts both small meet-

ings and large receptions with up to 250

people.

Rooms with viewsInspirational vistas stimulate creativity and generate fresh ideas

TOP AND LEFT: Stay a

little after dinner

to watch the

sunset from the

Beach Club Resort

in Parksville and

you’ll be treated to

stunning colours

for dessert | BAILA

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Whistler Blackcomb Ski ResortThe world got to see the pristine natu-

ral beauty of Whistler in 2010, and the

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort offers views

that may be unparalleled in the area, with

scenery that stretches for miles in every

direction.

“We have panoramic mountain views

no matter where you look,” says Elanor

Bushfield, manager, group sales, for

Whistler Blackcomb.

The resort has two rooms available for

rental, the Glacier View and the Valley

View, each seating up to 350 people.

Each room offers a different vista:

the Glacier View room looks out onto

Blackcomb mountain, with a large deck

that faces Whistler’s peak chair, while the

Valley View room overlooks the valley

below.

Daylight streams through all windows in

both rooms – which is spectacular but as

Bushfield explains, it can make it difficult

to do presentations during some parts of

the day.

The facility outsources all AV require-

ments to a third party.

The resort’s sales team can work with

groups and set up customized experienc-

es outside of the meeting room, providing

teams with the opportunity to ski or to

spend a day cycling.

“Every guest experiencing Whistler

should have an opportunity to be at the

top of the mountain,” Bushfield says. “This

is an inspirational place for a group to

come together.”


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West Coast Wilderness Lodge Located on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast approxi-

mately three hours from Vancouver, the

West Coast Wilderness Lodge regularly

hosts groups from around the world and

offers teams the chance to work together

in a quiet, intimate atmosphere without

the distraction of the outside world.

“Because we are small, they really have

the place to themselves,” says owner Paul

Hansen. “They can get really productive.”

Hansen explains that the wilderness set-

ting offers groups the unique opportunity

to conduct team-building activities that

involve such activities as kayaking and

fishing. “The lodge was originally designed

for interacting with the outdoors,” he says.

The facility’s boardroom, which features

a fireplace, can seat up to 60 people. The

wall facing the ocean is floor-to-ceiling

glass and the room opens up onto a

5,000-square-foot deck, where many

groups choose to conduct their meetings.

Staff can arrange any A/V equipment

required, including laptops, screens and

large-screen TVs, as well as any required

provisions such as paper, pens and other

office supplies. The large windows can be

darkened to allow for presentations.

Hansen says the venue offers such an

elegant yet rustic setting, “the first word

you are going to say is ‘wow.’”

Blue Horizon HotelThe Blue Horizon Hotel in downtown

Vancouver has a rooftop meeting floor

that showcases views of English Bay, the

harbour and the surrounding mountains.

The six separate rooms regularly host

meetings for groups of four up to 100.

Blackout blinds are provided to allow

for presentations, and AV equipment is

available.

The view from the Blue Horizon

includes English Bay, Stanley

Park and the North Shore

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Morgan Creek Meetings and EventsMeetings * Seminars * Conferences * Private Functions * Golf Events

In addition to world class golf, we offer a

clubhouse and meeting facilities that can

accommodate up to 175 guests. Perfect rooms

for hosting a wide assortment of private and

business events, banquets, weddings, recep-

tions, private parties, and beyond! Morgan

Creek is ‘Home’ for many event planners and

tournament organizers as we have the repu-

tation of providing superior facilities, food

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Changing hatsWhen you’re asked to plan a company meeting – but

it’s not your main role – you may need to become the

office event co-ordinator. How do you cope?

By Noa Glouberman

As a merchandiser for a national cloth-

ing chain, Christine Track’s job duties

include market research and product

placement. So when she was asked to

organize a meeting for senior management,

she had no idea where to start.

Track had less than a month to book

a venue, finalize an agenda and arrange

accommodation for out-of-town staff.

After confirming the budget with her boss,

she looked into how previous company

meetings had been planned.

“With the time crunch it was easier to go

with what we knew,” she explains. “The

venue was nice – I hadn’t heard any com-

plaints – and had space when we needed

it. But if I’m asked to help again, I’d like

more time to shop around.”

According to Niesa Silzer, creative

director at Details Convention & Event

Management Inc. in Calgary, Track’s

conundrum is common.

“Where larger companies used to have

in-house planners, many have eliminated

those positions,” she says. “Now adminis-

trative assistants or even managers, who

may not have any experience, are asked to

step in and fill the role – and it does take

certain knowledge and skills to do it right.”

“They don’t know about meeting setup,

food and beverage, how many guest

rooms to put aside or how to make the

most of a dollar,” adds Carol Mackenzie,

who does client relations for MCI Group

Canada Inc. in Vancouver. “When an

employee is asked to plan a meeting, you

lose the advantage of working with a pro-

fessional organizer.”

Luckily, there are things that Track – and

“Let’s face it. Most people

aren’t meeting planners”

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Carol Mackenzie,

client relations,

MCI Group

Canada: “When

an employee is

asked to plan a

meeting, you lose

the advantage

of working with

a professional

organizer”

Niesa Silzer,

creative director,

Details Convention

& Event

Management:

“It’s important

to research what

you can and can’t

negotiate before

you settle on a

venue or vendors”

others asked to put on the planner hat –

can do to make the task less daunting.

Do your homework“Research what you can and can’t negotiate

before you settle on a venue or vendors,”

Silzer says. “A lot of money can get wasted

when a company has someone inexperi-

enced planning a meeting, because he or

she will often book without knowing.”

Take audiovisual (AV) equipment. “If you

just rely on an in-house supplier, you’re

probably paying too much. In-house sup-

pliers at, say, a convention hotel tend to

charge more money or additional fees. I’m

amazed at how in-house AV companies

are the most expensive options. More

amazed that people just go with them.”

The same goes for caterers and other

vendors. “It might be less costly to go with

an outside supplier, if that’s an option,” she

says. “Check with the venue to see if it is. If

not, you may want to look at other options

that will let you bring in your own suppliers.”

Collaborate with your venue and vendorsWith most vendors happy to “step in and

help” with the planning process, it may

be wise to engage them rather than keep

them at arm’s length.

“What generally happens is the hotel

saves their bacon,” says Mackenzie, point-

ing out that most venues have event plan-

ners on staff.

The advice, however, comes with a

word of warning.

“On the flip side, in-house meeting plan-

ners may not be in it to save you money,”

says Silzer. “Go online and make some

phone calls to compare prices for yourself.

And, again, if the venue you’re thinking of

won’t allow you to work with outside ven-

dors and suppliers, it may not be the right

space to hold your meeting.”

Read the fine print“Someone inexperienced [in event plan-

ning] may not understand that the con-

tract is the big one,” says Silzer. “If you don’t

know what an attrition clause is, you may

gloss over the phrase. That could lose you

– or, rather, your company – thousands of

dollars if you book, say, 100 rooms at a

hotel and only end up using 60 of them.”

“You wouldn’t buy a new house without

having a professional read over the terms,”

Mackenzie confirms. “You really need


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

British Columbia (including distance learning)

The Art Institute of Vancouver (www.artinstitutes.edu): Event management diploma program

British Columbia Institute of Technology (www.bcit.ca): Event marketing associate certificate

Capilano University (www.capilanou.ca): Continuing education courses on convention management, special events as fundraisers, and catering and event planning

Canadian Management Centre (www.cmctraining.org): Meeting and event planning workshop (also in Calgary and Edmonton)

Vancouver Community College (www.vcc.ca): Wedding and event management certificate

Alberta (including distance learning)

Mount Royal University (www.mtroyal.ca): Event management extension certificate

University of Calgary (www.ucalgary.com): Corporate event planning continuing education course

Distance learning

Centennial College (www.centennialcollege.ca): Event planning/meeting management certificate

Fleming College (www.flemingcollege.ca): Principles of convention and meeting planning

Professional Convention Management Association (www.softconference.com): Scheduled seminars and self-paced instruction to help you achieve peak performance

St. Clair College (www.stclaircollege.ca): Principles of convention and meeting planning

to know how to navigate the legalese

because the client is ultimately respon-

sible for what’s in that document.”

Go with a pro“Let’s face it. Most people aren’t meeting

planners,” says Mackenzie, who recom-

mends partnering with a professional

planner to execute a successful meeting

within budget.

“We spend years establishing relation-

ships with hotels, equipment-rental com-

panies, caterers, convention and confer-

ence centres, and more. We know who to

call and when, and will schedule every last

detail that needs to be arranged. The sup-

port of a professional will make your job

easier, and that alone can pay for itself.”

Enhance your skillsPreparation is the best medicine. If you

have the time, why not brush up on your

meeting-planning skills by taking a course

or seminar?

“For many of our students, [meeting

planning] has become part of their job

and they want to get better at it and

understand it more,” says Silzer, who is also

an instructor in Mount Royal University’s

event management program. “The indus-

try is so full of different facets, it’s good to

get more information on it if you can.”

Online and evening courses in the

subject are widely available and “great for

people who work full time and are simply

looking to supplement their knowledge.”

Even if meeting planning isn’t a hat you

want to wear full time, “it’s a next step in

your training, where you’re furthering your

education and improving yourself. I think

there’s always value in that.”


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By Jen O’Rourke

Leave cell phones, tele-

vision, distractions

and noise behind and

hold your next meeting at

a wilderness destination.

British Columbia is home to

a variety of rustic retreats,

spanning from Vancouver to

the Rockies.

Jonathan Willcocks,

founder of Pinnacle Pursuits

Inc., has built his business

around the belief of the

important role that nature

plays in our lives.

Unleashing creativity,

breaking down boundaries

and allowing things to get

to a more human level, are

just some of the benefits to

taking groups away from

the buzz of city life, accord-

ing to Willcocks.

“When it comes down

to it, nature is our greatest

healer and our greatest

teacher,” he says. “Any inten-

tional time and space away

from the ordinary will give

people perspective; it will

give people more of a cre-

ative mind and help them

connect with each other on

a much more human level.”

Willcocks has witnessed

tremendous long-term

results from teams that

have spent time in some of

B.C.’s best rustic conference

centres.

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

Loon Lake Research and Education CentreOriginally built in 1949 to house the UBC Faculty of Forestry field camps, this Maple

Ridge centre provides an idyllic setting to enjoy the ambience of the outdoors. Book

the Walter C. Koerner Forestry Centre and enjoy lakeside and forest views from every

angle along with meeting facilities and group accommodation under one roof. With a

maximum capacity of 160 and lodging for as little as eight, this is a great destination for

groups both large and small.

Timberline RanchOnly 45 minutes from Vancouver, Timberline Ranch in Maple Ridge

offers the complete package of a secluded getaway with modern con-

veniences. There are various options for hosting your meeting. Choose

between indoor meeting

spaces, such as the western-

themed Bunkhouse, or hold-

ing it outdoors in the camp-

fire rings, which offer seating

for up to 160. Further engage

your employees with a wide

range of activities, including

everything from archery to

horseback riding.

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Stillwood Camp and Conference CentreStillwood Camp and Conference Centre

sits at the heart of some of the Lower

Mainland’s most popular hiking areas. Take

your staff on team-building excursions

through the wilderness and have them

come back to enjoy the relaxing atmo-

sphere the lodges are designed for.

The lodges each have common areas

for a smaller, more intimate gathering.

For hosting a larger group, the camp has

meeting rooms that hold 40 to 300 and a

gymnasium that can accommodate up to

1,000 people.

Alexandra Neighbourhood HouseThis South Surrey retreat destination can host overnight accom-

modation for up to 98 people only half a block from the ocean.

It offers a variety of options based on group size and needs. For

a more rustic feeling, bring your own sleeping bags and pillows

and stay in the cabins. Events can be held in an assortment of

places, such as Alexandra Hall, which can accommodate 100

guests and includes a wet bar and fireplace.

Cowichan Lake Outdoor Education and Conference CentreForty-four acres of Douglas Fir forest and 1,200 feet of

shoreline on Cowichan Lake encompass this Vancouver

Island conference centre. Overnight accommodation

is available, including cottages, cabins and dorms. The

conference facilities can hold a maximum of 100 people.


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Williston Lake ResortNothing says remote like staying in

the foothills of the Northern Rocky

Mountains, on the shores of the larg-

est reservoir in Canada.

Located 1.5 hours from Fort St. John,

Williston Lake Resort is the picture

of seclusion. The resort is capable of

hosting groups of up to 40 in the con-

ference room. Catering services are

also available.

Terra Nostra Guest Ranch

Terra Nostra can accommodate up

to 27 people and offers customized

retreats and exclusive rentals of the

entire ranch. You’re recommended

to leave your cell phones behind as

service is limited and emphasis is

placed on escaping hectic work life.

Located outside of the small

community of Kleena Kleene, the

quickest way to access this remote

ranch is to take a short plane ride

from Vancouver to Anaheim Lake.

From there, a 45-minute shuttle ride

will have you sitting at the Ranch’s

doorstep, miles away from the

everyday bustle of city life.

Elysia ResortSituated on the shores of the

deepest fjord lake in B.C., Elysia

Resort is full of adventure

package options. The resort is

capable of hosting groups of

up to 40. Accommodations include

rustic cabins, deluxe cabins and

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Logpile LodgeLocated just outside of

Smithers, the Logpile Lodge is

situated on 160 acres overlook-

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Gather employees inside

one of the lodge’s meeting

rooms, capable of holding up

to 30 people, or take them out

into the wilderness to and unleash their creativity and

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Nipika Mountain ResortNipika Mountain Resort takes full advantage

of its surroundings in the Rocky Mountains.

The resort is run from energy sourced

from the sun, streams and forest around it.

Considered completely off grid, you’ll get no

cell reception but Internet and satellite phone

are available.

Conferences can be held in the 102-year-

old refurbished barn and exclusive rental of

all cabins is available, which can comfortably

sleep up to 65 guests. All cabins offer stun-

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Island Lake Lodge The Island Lake Lodge sits

perched above a spectacular

mountain lake, surrounded by

forest. Located just outside of

Fernie, the lodge has two confer-

ence rooms and can comfortably

accommodate groups of up to 50.

Be sure to take advantage of the many adventure tours

the lodge has to offer. Take employees out on a guided

cat skiing and snowboarding tour and come back to relax

in an outdoor

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By Corey Van’t Haaff

The objective seemed

straightforward enough:

launch a payload into

orbit. But when you consider

that the payload could be

an egg and the mission

commander is the fellow

who sits at the desk next to

you, you discover you might

have a mission impossible.

At Canadian Outback, fun

is serious business. Known

also for its rafting, zip lin-

ing and ATV adventures,

Canadian Outback produc-

es team-building activities

and organizational training

initiatives for companies

throughout North America,

from its headquarters in

North Vancouver. Though

many of their activities are

physical, there are those

that are brain-challenging

as well.

Groups can be as small

as five to 10 people at a

mom-and-pop business or

as large as departmental

staff at a major company; all

will benefit from the shared

participation in an experien-

tial event.

Smart thinkingBringing brain power to corporate events

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Experiential events build trust“When you put an experience in front of

people and engage a workforce, it’s more

productive,” says Jordan Menu, event solu-

tions at Canadian Outback. “You reward

staff, lighten things up and have fun. They

benefit from team building; they’re more

productive, and have better collaboration

and more trust.”

Deciding on a cerebral event as

opposed to a physically active pursuit is

done very early in the planning process.

While an amazing chase may suit some staffers, others prefer to

muddle through a puzzle or solve a mystery. Menu says his team

gets to know the group, its needs and objectives first, and then

tries to tailor a program to that group.

“Our programs are designed to come at a problem from dif-

ferent ways, so participants share an adventure and overcome a

problem as a team,” he explains, so it isn’t a case of only the smart

gal in accounting reigning supreme. “There are other tasks to do.”

No one feels left out, and the high energy Canadian Outback

team is adept at getting the groups, as Schwarzenegger says,

all pumped up. The cerebral event can be part of a week-long

retreat or a half-day following a corporate meeting.

“They’re all inclusive activities. We do design, implementation,

set-up and tear-down, provide all consumables and even recogni-

tion at the end of the event.”

Killer events expose hidden talentsAnother popular event is acting as crime investigators, based on

the TV show CSI.

“A crime is committed,” Menu says. “We go to the Renaissance,

for example, and set up a series of crime scenes and supporting

challenges. The team is tasked to collect evidence and talk to

informants,” by using secret code words to identify them. The

team then creates a dossier and a suspect sketch.

The whole experience works because it requires a variety is skill

sets; people discover co-workers’ hidden talents they didn’t oth-

erwise know existed.

Just as in a real crime investigation, resistance is futile, and

Menu says everyone gets involved because it’s fun or maybe

because everyone else is doing it. Peer pressure can be effective

for reluctant participants.

More than one reason to hold an eventSharon Bonner, CEO of Bright Ideas Event Coordinators, which

produces a variety of events, says that companies include cere-

bral activities to build teams, break the ice (think company acqui-

sition or merger) or welcome spouses at a corporate event.

“Often I see cerebral events being integrated with physical events

as it evens out the playing field for those individuals who are not

so physically inclined,” says Bonner. “I find the cerebral events are

actually more effective than physical events as the activities gener-

ate conversation and discussion which bonds people.”

Bonner is so committed to Introducing “brainiac” activities,

Two members of Canadian Outback Adventures create a CSI-like crime scene so

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she created giant crosswords puzzles and

Sudoku boards.

“I’ve also created several versions of our

brain teaser blitz,” she says. “We have

visual, mathematical and problem-solving

brain teasers and quiz-type questions.”

Although brain power is crucial in the

business world, Bonner says brain games

might be part of a fading trend. As with

everything else in our connected universe,

the demand for technological activities is

on the rise.

“Team audience polling, team Wii games

and a myriad of virtual sport games,” are

on the rise, she says, but when such

games include ping pong, there is some

solace in the fact that everything old is

new again.

Participants can be put on a wild goose

chase in order to cultivate creative

problem-solving skills

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Hosting a conference? There’s an app for that

By Nelson Bennett

Organizing a major conference, trade show or festival is a

huge undertaking. Fortunately, mobile and video-streaming

technology have added several new tools to organizers’

superhero utility belts to extend the reach of events beyond the

showroom floor, make them easier for attendees to navigate and

increase participation and feedback.

According to recent comScore statistics, 45 per cent of Canadians

now own smartphones and 10 per cent own tablets, both of which

can be harnessed to provide paperless brochures and event guides

and encourage greater participation and interaction.

Cool convenienceThe Fairmont Pacific Rim has upgraded the virtual concierge. The

hotel recently became the first in Canada to implement software com-

pany Intelity’s ICE (interactive customer experience) technology on all

personal and in-room iPad 2 devices. Currently the Fairmont Pacific

Rim offers the devices in all 377 guestrooms and suites.

Already in use at multiple luxury properties worldwide, the

award-winning platform allows guests to arrange airport transportation, make restaurant

reservations, research information on local attractions and more – all with the swipe of a

fingertip. But there’s no need to wait until check-in: advance planners can download the

ICE app to their mobile phones prior to arrival. www.intelitycorp.com/

Xomo’s mobile event app allows conference attendees to access agendas, speakers’

lists, showroom maps, visitor guides, etc., from their tablet or smartphone

Details at your fingertipsVancouver startup Xomo makes a mobile

event app that allows attendees to access

everything they need – agendas, speakers’

lists, showroom maps, visitor guides –

from their tablet or smartphone. Xomo

provided the mobile guide for the 2010

Winter Olympics and its app has been

used at several major film and music festi-

vals. Its event app can be integrated with

social media sites, and sponsorships can

be built in to generate revenue. Xomo

can also extend the reach of an

event with Xomo Live, which

allows attendees to snap pho-

tos and post them, along with

text, to Facebook. Organizers

can also upload those photos

and project them on display

screens as the event unfolds.

www.xomodigital.com

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Sayz who?If your event is creating a buzz, why not harvest it? SayZu does just that: SayZu

gives users a way to explore and collate what people

are thinking about your event. It monitors social media

streams or live audiences and distills the totality of

what’s being said about a festival, conference, idea or

business into live, interactive word clouds. These can then be

embedded on blogs and websites or projected onto screens.

Clicking on a word in the cloud will take you to all the postings

that contain that word, so you can see the range of opinions being

expressed or questions being asked. It then lets you visually drill

down into the underlying data and perform additional searches. SayZu

also allows you to generate a live word cloud from a series of questions

that you have asked a live audience. You can then explore the responses with the

audience via the interactive cloud being projected on a screen in front of them.

www.sayzu.com

City searchIf your conference

is being held in

Vancouver, Tourism

Vancouver now

provides a free

iPad app from SmashLAB – Visit Vancouver.

Visitors can log in to find hotels, restaurants,

public transit, events and tourist attractions.

www.smashlab.com

Just rewardsWant to know what people think of your festival or

conference? Event organizers often enlist volunteers to

survey attendees to find areas for improvement. Jason

Cyr and Mark Nickson created Tiipz to replace clipboards

and interviewers and allow organizers to offer rewards

to conference-goers who participate in surveys via their

smartphones. Organizers and sponsors get instant feed-

back on their events and services while increasing brand

awareness. www.tiipz.com

Virtual worldAnother service that extends the reach

of an event beyond one location is

Watchitoo – virtual videoconferencing.

Its collaboration platform allows up to

25 people anywhere in the world to

participate in a virtual conference and

provides for integration of rich media

(such as PowerPoint presentations, PDFs,

photos, hi-definition video). It can also be

used within a conference. People attend-

ing a tradeshow can be interviewed, for

example, and the interview can be broad-

cast on display screens at the event itself.

Viewers can also respond and interact

with their own webcams, whether they

are on site, in their hotel rooms or halfway

across the globe. www.watchitoo.com

SayZu monitors social media

streams and creates a “cloud” of

words around what’s being said

about your event. Click on a word

to take you to all the postings

that contain that word


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ROOM CAPACITY GUIDE

Room Size Banquet

Theatre Receptionsq metres sq feet8/table 10/table

19 200

37 400 32 30 44 38

56 600 48 50 66 61

74 800 64 60 83 78

93 1000 80 80 111 99

130 1400 112 110 155 144

167 1800 144 150 200 189

204 2200 176 180 244 228

242 2600 216 210 288 273

279 3000 248 250 333 312

316 3400 280 280 377 357

353 3800 312 310 422 396

427 4600 376 380 511 486

539 5800 480 480 644 608

622 6700 552 550 744 703

706 7600 632 630 844 798

743 8000 664 660 888 843

929 10000 832 830 1111 1056

1394 15000 1248 1250 1666 1587

1858 20000 1664 1660 2222 2112

2323 25000 2080 2080 2777 2643

2787 30000 2496 2500 3333 3174

Crescent styleOverview: Attendees are seated at round tables, usually 60, 66 or 72 inches in diameter. Organizers remove the two or three chairs in which delegates would have their backs to the speaker, thus forming a crescent of seating facing the speaker.Best usage: This design works well when you need to use a room for meals and for an educational session that immediately follows. It’s also appropriate for general sessions at which attendees break into small discussion groups in the same room.

Theatre? Classroom? Banquet? Conference? U-shape? Which type of meeting room setup should

you use? The answer depends on the objectives of the individual function. Use the information below to

help you decide which of the seven major meeting-room designs will work best for your event.

Classroom styleOverview: Long, narrow tables are positioned in front of rows of chairs facing the speaker. The tables usually abut one another, although tables that extend beyond the stage ideally should be angled toward the speaker in order to provide better viewing. Water pitchers and glasses are typically placed on the tables.Best usage: Classroom style is the best setup for situations in which the presenter is expected to do most of the talking and when delegates must take notes, refer to material in binders or work on computer equipment. It’s also the most comfortable design for very long sessions.

Tips on choosing the right seating arrangement for your meeting

Theatre styleOverview: Chairs are lined up in rows facing the speaker. The rows can be straight, semicircular or herringbone (angled toward the front of the room). If space isn’t an issue, it’s best to offset each row so that delegates are not sitting directly behind one another.Best usage: When attendees take on the characteristics of an audience (e.g., listening to a speaker or watching a slide presentation), theatre style is the most efficient setup. This design is also used to maximize the seating capacity of a meeting room or allow the audience to be as close to the speaker as possible. It is not recommended for taking

notes or referring to material in binders, or at any event at which food is served.

Banquet styleOverview: Guests are seated at round tables, usually 60, 66 or 72 inches in diameter.Best usage: Banquet style is the setup of choice for most meal functions. In addition, it’s appropriate for small committee meetings and small breakout

or study groups involving group interaction and note-taking.

MAKING ROOM DYNAMICS WORK FOR YOU


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Conference styleOverview: Delegates are seated on all four sides of a table. For smaller groups (16 persons or fewer), a single conference table is typically used. For larger groups, several six-foot or eight-foot tables are often combined to create a solid rectangular table.Best usage: The conference-style setup is often used for board meetings, committee meetings and other smaller functions at which interaction among participants is expected. This design also can be used for high-level food and beverage functions with a small number of guests.

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

Hollow rectangleOverview: Thirty-inch-wide classroom tables are arranged in a square or other multi-sided design in which the centre of the design is empty.Best usage: Larger committee or board meetings of 17 to 30 persons at which interaction among attendees is important can benefit from the hollow rectangle design. (Note: Avoid long straight sections of tables more than 12 feet long. Octagons and hexagons work well to improve sight lines among attendees.)

Used with permission from the Professional Convention

Management Association’s Conference Guide to Meeting Management


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Three things to do before you book the venue

Can you recommend a place for me

to hold my event? Do you know a

great caterer? Who’s your florist? Do

these questions sound familiar to you? Have

you asked them yourself? Frustrated with

the planning process and too many options

available to you?

They are all great questions and I get

them all the time from people needing a

bit of help with their events. When I coun-

ter with a few questions of my own, I often

find the planning was started in the mid-

dle. So just as with every event I produce I

take them back to the beginning and start

from scratch.

Here are the top three tips I focus on to

ensure success:

1. Be really clear on the objective and goals

for throwing the event in the first place. For

me this is focus point No. 1 of the event.

Understanding the top-line goals that

need to be reached to justify the time and

money expenditures ensures a successful

outcome.

Take a product launch, for example. One

company may throw an event to generate

immediate sales, while another may use

it to generate press and “buzz” about fea-

tures and benefits.

In the “sales” event the focus would be

on showcasing the product with a quick,

efficient and seamless process on how to

purchase the product. Offering multiple

payment methods, delivery options and, of

course, adequate staff will ensure a quick

process.

In the “press” event the focus would be

on each individual unique feature and ben-

efit of the product as well as how it can

solve a problem. Staffing would be geared

toward Q&A as well as leading product

demos. Little to no sales would occur at

this event and all the focus would be on

getting the selling features of the product

into the hands and minds of the attendees.

It’s the same event but with two different

outcomes.

2. The most important people at your

event are the guests. Understanding what

their hopes and objectives are for being

there is paramount to giving them the

experience they expect.

Many charities throw events to appreci-

ate and recognize their top donors. This

is a great chance to network and engage

with your donors.

They come to the event expecting to

hear where their money has been spent,

to be publicly thanked and to meet others

who share a similar passion for the work

of the organization. The last thing they

expect is to be asked to make a further

donation on the spot. Including a donation

“ask” at the event may turn your donors off

and make them think twice about support-

ing you in the future.

At gala events, guests expect to be mak-

ing further donations beyond the purchase

of their tickets. Giving them a teaser of

what’s available to be bid on at an auction

will help them come prepared to win that

item they really want and ensures a higher

return when tabulating results at the end

of the event.

3. Knowing who your guests are and what

they like allows you to tailor the event spe-

cifically to them to ensure maximum return.

Create a demographic map of your guests:

age, male/female, where they live, where

they work, their education level, their

income level, and are they event savvy?

While you can’t know everything about

your guests, if you plan for the top 70 per

cent of the attendees, chances are you will

have greater turn out, impact and ROI.

Once this information is evaluated, your

choices for venue, catering, decor and

entertainment become clearer, saving you

time in the search.

When planning events where the major-

ity of guests are women, I choose food

that is lighter and bite-size, while an event

for men features food that is hearty and

more substantial.

Events that occur in the downtown core

often need valet car service, while events

in suburbs and beyond often have greater

access to parking so the valet service is not

necessary.

They say success is in the details. Taking

care of these details in the beginning

means you will not only save yourself

time but you will also achieve an event

that perfectly delivers on your goals and

your guests’ expectations. The ROI of that

equals success.

Happy planning!

Marc Smith is the founder and chief muse

of Amuse Consulting and the creator of

www.30dayadventures.ca a tourist in your

own backyard project. He can be contacted at

[email protected] or via twitter at

@amuse_events

By Marc Smith

Once this [demographic]

information is evaluated,

your choices for venue,

catering, decor and

entertainment become

clearer and saves you

time in the search

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Canadian Air Charters 5360 Airport Rd S, Richmond, V7B 1B4 604-207-2471, f-604-207-2473 [email protected], www.canadianaircharters.com

Central Mountain Air Box 998 6431 Airport Rd, Smithers, V0J 2N0 250-877-5000, f-250-847-3744, 1-888-865-8585 [email protected], www.flycma.com

Harbour Air Seaplanes 4760 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-274-1277, f-604-274-1200, 1-800-665-0212 [email protected], www.harbourair.ca

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

Island Express Air Abbotsford 888-856-6260, 1-888-856-6260 [email protected], www.islandexpressair.com

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

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

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

For local transportation services, refer to regional directories.

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

West Coast Air Ltd 4760 Inglis Dr, Richmond, V7B 1W4 604-274-1277, f-604-274-1200, 1-800-665-0212 [email protected], www.westcoastair.com

WestJet - Meetings & Conventions f-1-800-582-7072, 1-877-952-4696 [email protected], www.westjet.ca

Bus Services

Charter Bus Lines 8730 River Rd, Delta, V4G 1B5 604-940-1707, f-604-940-2955 [email protected], 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 [email protected], www.islbus.com

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

Traxx Coachlines 1900 Valmont Way, Richmond, V6V 1Y4 604-232-4400, f-604-232-4420, 1-877-TRAXX-77 [email protected], www.traxxcoachlines.com

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

Car Rentals

Alamo Rent A Car Downtown Vancouver 604-684-1401, f-604-685-6179 Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-231-1400, f-604-231-1413, 1-800-GO-ALAMO, (1-800-462-5266) www.alamo.ca

Avis Rent A Car Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-606-2847, f-604-606-2830, 1-888-897-8448, or 1-800-525-7537 www.avis.ca Victoria 250-386-8468

Budget Rent A Car Vancouver 604-668-7000, 1-800-268-8900 [email protected], www.bc.budget.com/conventions Victoria 250-953-5300, f-250-953-5227, 1-866-953-5267 [email protected]

Discount Car & Truck Rentals Richmond 604-273-5565, f-604-273-5569, 1-866-310-CARS [email protected], www.discountcar.com Sidney/Airport 250-657-2277, f-250-656-5624, 1-866-310-CARS [email protected] Victoria 250-405-5255, f-250-361-4509, 1-866-310-CARS [email protected]

Enterprise Rent A Car Richmond 604-303-1117 Vancouver 604-689-7377, f-604-688-5505, 1-800-736-8222 www.enterprise.com Victoria 250-475-6900, f-250-382-6900, 1-800-736-8222

Hertz Canada Richmond 604-606-3700, 1-800-263-0600, or 1-800-654-3131 www.hertz.ca Downtown Vancouver 604-606-4711, f-250-606-4728 Victoria 250-385-4440, f-250-385-4474

National Car & Truck Rental Vancouver International Airport, Richmond 604-207-3730, f-604-273-5574, 1-800-CAR-RENT, (1-800-227-7368) www.nationalcar.com Downtown Vancouver 604-609-7150, f-604-685-6179 Victoria 250-386-1213, f-250-381-1184 www.nationalvictoria.com

Ferries

BC Ferries Victoria 250-386-3431, f-250-388-7754, 1-888-BC FERRY [email protected] , 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 [email protected], 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 [email protected], www.rockymountaineer.com

VIA Rail 1150 Station St, Vancouver, V6A 2C7 604-640-3700, f-604-640-3757, 1-888-VIA-RAIL [email protected], www.viarail.ca

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DAWSON CREEK

PRINCE GEORGE

WILLIAMS LAKE

100 MILE HOUSE

STEWART

NEW HAZELTON

PRINCE RUPERT

SKIDGATE

TERRACE

KITIMAT HOUSTON

PORT HARDY

NANAIMO

DOUGLAS

CACHE CREEK

KAMLOOPS

VERNON

KELOWNA

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CRESTON

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LY TTON

HOPE

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REGIONAL MAP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA


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How to use Meeting Places’ region-by-region directories of venues and servicesWelcome 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 45 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 DirectoriesRefer to the B.C. map on page

45 for the page numbers of

individual regional directories.

The introductory pages will

update you on the latest news:

new conference or convention

facilities that have come on-line

in the past year, or significant

meeting-venue renovations.

The directories that ensue list

the services available in each of

the region’s towns and cities.

Company IndexIf 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.

Meeting Places at a GlanceIf you’re looking for details of specific venues, start with Meeting Places

at a Glance, below. First check the B.C. map on page 45 to confirm which

region your event is in, then browse the listings under that region.

Meeting place or venue/City/Phone number Meeting place or venue/City/Phone number


Vancouver, Coast & MountainsAbbotsford

Tradex - Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre/

Bowen Island

Brackendale

Burnaby

Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre

Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby/

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks/604-432-6352 3 85 Michael J Fox Theatre/604-664-8875 3 613

Scandinavian Community Centre/604-294-2777 2 224 Chilliwack

CoquitlamBest Western Plus Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre

Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam/

Delta

Egmont

Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Mills

Hope

LangleyCascades Casino - Coast Hotel & Convention Centre/

Langley Events Centre/604-882-8800 5 6,696 Lund

Madeira Park

Maple RidgeThe ACT Maple Ridge - Arts Centre & Theatre/

Mission

North Vancouver

Pitt Meadows

Port CoquitlamPoco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre/

Powell River

Richmond

Cambie Community Centre/604-233-8399 3 100

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre/

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains—46

Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands—48

Thompson Okanagan—50

Kootenay Rockies—50

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast—51

Northern BC—52

PROVINCEWIDE VENUES & SERVICES

MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE

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Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport - Richmond/

John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse/604-247-2627 1 180

Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport/

SquamishCN Roundhouse & Conference Centre/604-898-9335 5 1,200 Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish/

Surrey

Vancouver

Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver/

The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts/

Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition/604-293-2221 3 120

Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre/

Executive Hotel Vintage Park - Downtown Vancouver/

Heritage Hall/604-879-4816 1 150

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Pacific National Exhibition/604-253-2311 8 15,000

Quality Hotel Vancouver - The Inn at False Creek/

Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside/

Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown/

SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services/

UBC Alma Mater Society/604-822-3465 21 600

UBC Botanical Garden: Reception Centre/

West Vancouver

Whistler

White Rock

Vancouver Island & Gulf IslandsCampbell RiverCampbell River Sportsplex/250-923-7911 5 1,000

Cobble Hill

Cortes IslandHollyhock/250-935-6576 4 120 Courtenay

Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley

Cowichan Bay

Duncan

Gabriola Island

Honeymoon Bay

Ladysmith

Lake Cowichan

Mesachie LakeMesachie Lake Hall/250-749-6742 2 250 NanaimoBeban Park Recreation Centre/250-756-5202 8 1,100

Grand Hotel Nanaimo/250-758-3000 5 160 70

Nanaimo Golf Club/250-758-2451 2 200

Vancouver Island Conference Centre/250-244-4050 18 1,300 North Saanich

ParksvilleParksville Community & Conference Centre/

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Pender Island

Port Alberni

Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre/250-724-6800 3 25 8

Port Hardy

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Gowlland Harbour Oceanfront Resort

Qualicum Beach

Quathiaski Cove

Salt Spring Island

Saturna Island

Sidney

SookeBest Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort/

Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant/

Tofino

Ucluelet

Victoria

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina/

Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria/

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa/

Fairfield Community Centre/250-382-4604 4 100

Victoria Golf Club/250-598-4321 1 150

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa/

Youbou


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Thompson OkanaganChaseAdams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre/ 250-679-3515 5 450 Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort/

Clearwater

Enderby

Kamloops

Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre/

Kelowna

Accommodation at University of British Columbia

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre/

Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre/

Merritt

Merritt Civic Centre/250-315-1050 6 520

Naramata

Oliver

Osoyoos

Penticton

Penticton Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre

PrincetonRockRidge Canyon/250-870-9030 15 500 80

Salmon Arm

Silver Star Mountain

Summerland

Sun Peaks

ValemountBest Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites/

VernonBest Western Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre/

Wesbild Centre/250-550-3257 2 5,650 West Kelowna

Kootenay RockiesBalfourBalfour Golf Course & Osprey Mountain Grill/

CastlegarCastlegar & District Community Complex/

Cranbrook

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook/

Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook/

Royal Alexandra Hall - Canadian Museum

Creston

EdgewoodWhatshan Lake Retreat/250-275-4793 1 100 60 Fairmont Hot Springs

Fernie

Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge/

Golden

Purcell Mountain Lodge/250-344-2639 3 28 11

Kaslo

KimberleyKimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre/

Nelson


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Radium Hot Springs

Revelstoke

Rossland

Slocan

Trail

WindermereWindermere Community Hall/250-341-3383 2 150

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast100 Mile House100 Mile Curling Club/250-945-9322 1 94

108 Mile Ranch

Anahim Lake

BarkervilleBarkerville Historic Town/888-994-3332 3 65

Bella Coola

Clinton

Gold BridgeTLH Heliskiing Ltd dba Tyax Wilderness Resort

Nimpo Lake

Quesnel

Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre/

Quesnel Golf Club/250-249-5550 1 75

WellsWells Community Hall/250-994-3330 1 400

Williams Lake


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Mackenzie

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Prince GeorgeCN Centre/250-561-7777 3 1,500

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Prince Rupert

Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre/

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By Ingrid de Jong Joffe

The Vancouver Coast and Mountains

region is known for its diversity as each

city boasts a unique experience for

event attendees, whether they are attend-

ing a conference overlooking a marina,

next to a mountain or among the treetops.

There is something for every taste in these

regions.

City lights draw crowdsUBC Robson Square is located down-

town with 70,000 square feet of meeting

rooms, seminar facilities, computer labs

and reception areas. Nearby, the Empire

Landmark is a mid-sized convention hotel

with over 13,500 square feet of meeting

space and can host 10 to 350 guests.

The Hyatt Regency recently updated its

facilities and offers 30 spaces, from exhibit

halls to boardrooms. Its Regency Ballroom

is one of the largest hotel conference ven-

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full-size exhibit booths.

The draw of diversityMeeting spaces shine with natural light and spectacular

views across the metropolitan area


ABOVE, RIGHT: Visit the Capilano Bridge House

for a charming and spectacular close-up

meeting with nature or take your thrill-

seeking colleagues on a heart-stopping

walk they’ll never forget on the recently

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From the world’s games to your

company’s corporate games, check out

the Richmond Olympic Oval to bring out

the spirit of your team

A show-stopping

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of entertainment

await when you

plan your next

large event at the

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Burnaby peaks and valleysJust 30 minutes from the city, SFU’s main campus on top of

Burnaby Mountain boasts spectacular views of Greater Vancouver.

In November 2012, the renovated SFU Convocation Mall Theatre

will open and feature 420 seats for conferences, meetings, film

screenings and concerts.

Down the hill, the Delta Burnaby Hotel has over 12,000 square

feet of meeting space and is located at Willingdon and Highway

1. It is connected to the new Grand Villa Casino and Scala Show

Lounge.

From riverside to river rockThe Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport has more than 16,000

square feet of meeting rooms and banquet space, including a

6,000-square-foot ballroom, 2,000-square-foot foyer and 12 con-

ference rooms.

For a charming riverside experience, host a gathering for up

to 150 guests at the UBC Floating Boathouse in the north arm of

the Fraser River. Its wall-sized windows overlook marshlands and

even armadas of dragon boats paddling by.

Now that the Olympics are over, anyone can participate in

a corporate event at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The former

Games venue has a 48,000-square-foot Track Zone for large event

space under a 6.5 acre pine-beetle-wood roof.

For events that need a bit more flash, the River Rock Show

Theatre is the ticket for groups of 950 in the auditorium, 450 caba-

ret style and 550 for banquets. The concert area converts into a

level trade show floor of 8,000 square feet. For special guests, the

VIP luxury suites hold up to 14 guests.


The famous “sails” of Vancouver at

Canada Place provide views of the

mountains, the most impressive

backdrop to any meeting


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New Westminster naturallyFarther east and steps from the New Westminster Quay, the

Westminster Club is open for business. Located on the sixth and

seventh floors, the club can accommodate a sit-down function of

140 guests or 250 standing guests as well as a boardroom for up

to 16 people.

Glenbrook Park banquet hall is an ideal choice for conventions

and meeting spaces. Located at Glenbrook Ravine Park it features

gardens, a large pond and a waterfall. The hall can seat more

than 200 seated guests and has a dance floor, an audio and PA

system and plenty of parking.

Take the Fraser to festive eventsFor a room with a view on nature, Northview Golf Course is a

west coast contemporary clubhouse that overlooks the golf

course and mountains. Three banquet rooms provide plenty of

room for a variety of corporate functions, from executive meet-

ings for 10 people to conference seminars for 300.

Just east on Highway 10 from Cloverdale, the Langley Holiday

Inn Express has three meeting rooms for groups of up to 180, a

business centre and audiovisual equipment. And just off Fraser

Highway, Newlands Golf Course can host breakfast for eight or a

cocktail reception for 1,500 with full restaurant and catering ser-

vice, audiovisual support, and a range of rooms with views of the

golf course.

Meetings and mountainsJust across the Fraser River from Langley, the Poco Inn and Suites

Hotel and Conference Centre features more than 3,100 square

feet of meeting space for get-togethers from 10 to 200. For amaz-

ing views, check out Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club

on top of Eagle Mountain with facilities for up to 400 attendees.

Minutes from Vancouver, the Pinnacle at the Pier Hotel has

the largest conference facilities on the North Shore, with 8,000


With its relaxed and inspiring alpine

setting, the Whistler Conference Centre

can serve up a menu for 1,200 or even

showcase a car in its spacious ballroom

For vibrant and ever-changing scenes

of the harbour and mountain views,

take colleagues to Pinnacle at the Pier in

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square feet of meeting space for 10 to 400

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Travel a few minutes up the highway

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Travel northwest to the Sea to Sky Hotel,

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Just 30 minutes north of Squamish, the

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An executive coach specializes in corpo-

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SFU Burnaby’s

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Tourism Vancouver’s Be a Host program identifies and supports local members of the community in bringing national and international association or corporate meetings to Vancouver.Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region 1651 Commercial Dr Suite 270, Vancouver V5L 3Y3 ............... 604-739-9011 604-739-0153

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Audiovisual ServicesClark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd 1615 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2H1 Mark Happeney .... 604-877-8558 604-879-2993

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[email protected] www.focus-av.comFrischkorn Audio Visual Rentals Inc 3571 Viking Way Suite 14, Richmond V6V 1W1 Jon Godbout ................................... 604-278-9715

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

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Simon Fraser University – Meeting, Event and Conferences 8888 University Dr, Burnaby V5A 1S6 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-4910 778-782-3420

[email protected] www.sfu.ca/mecsSouth Hall Banquet & Wedding Palace 8273 Ross St, Vancouver V5X 4W1 Rajan Kainth ....... 604-323-8273 604-321-3223

[email protected] www.southhall.caTerminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Noni Bruyere ...... 604-488-8647 604-488-8617

[email protected] www.tcclub.comThe Ticket Kitchen & Bar 808 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 1C1 Victoria Barrie .... 604-694-2467 604-649-2466

[email protected] www.theticketbar.caVancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 2H7 Dana Sullivant .... 604-662-4700 604-682-1086

[email protected] www.vanartgallery.bc.ca

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby St, Vancouver V6Z 1V1 Joanna Tsaparas-Piché .................. 604-608-5309

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Beverage SuppliersDomaine de Chaberton Estate Winery 1064 216th St, Langley V2Z 1R3 Mike Lew............ 604-530-1736 604-533-9687

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Bus ServicesCharter Bus Lines of BC Ltd 8730 River Rd, Delta V4G 1B5 Andrea Moberg .... 604-940-1707 604-940-2955

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

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

[email protected] www.boatcruises.com Explore business opportunities while enjoying superior cuisine prepared by our Executive Chef and fantastic panoramic views. Our vessels are perfect for product launches, conferences, client get-togethers or staff events.Performance Visual Works Inc 62 4th Ave W Suite 104, Vancouver V5Y 1G3 Marc Chan .......... 604-877-1010 604-877-0373

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Promax Audio Visual Systems Inc 4308 Norfolk St, Burnaby V5G 4J9 Mathew Wilson .... 604-299-6690 604-299-0426

[email protected] www.promaxav.comShowMax Event Services 325 5th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1J6 Dan Sabina ......... 604-639-4629 604-873-3773

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Banquet FacilitiesBest Western Plus Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond V6X 1S1 Meggy Ho ........... 604-484-2571 604-270-0001

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

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Canyon House Banquet Room 3590 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7R 4J1 Sami Syskakis .... 604-998-3965 604-985-7479

[email protected] www.capbridge.com

Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver V7V 4K9 Jacqueline Zaharko ........................ 604-998-4314

604-984-7234 [email protected] www.grousemountain.com

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

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Holiday Inn Express Metrotown 4405 Central Blvd, Burnaby V5H 4M3 Courtney Riddoch .... 604-629-5174 604-438-1813

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Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa .... 604-639-4845 604-639-4749

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

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Moxie’s Classic Grill (at Sandman Vancouver City Centre) 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 April Gladman .... 604-683-0434 604-687-2291

[email protected] www.moxies.ca

Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts 1505 2nd Ave W, Vancouver V6H 3Y4 Giulia Vendramin..... 604-734-4488 604-734-4408

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

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

[email protected] www.rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia

Scandinavian Community Centre 6540 Thomas St, Burnaby V5B 4P9 Leena Kelly ......... 604-294-2777 604-294-5932

[email protected] www.scandinaviancentre.org

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

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Executive Waiter Resources Inc 1975 16th Ave W, Vancouver V6J 2M5 Chris Monk ......... 604-689-0640 604-689-3670

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Fiesta Creative Catering 2012 800 20th St, New Westminster V3M 4W6 Sarah Moore ...... 604-524-4321 604-524-6222

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Peake of Catering 4501 Main St, Vancouver V5V 3R4 .............. 604-872-8431 604-874-7723

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Roma Hall 940 Ewen Ave, New Westminster V3M 5C8 Rino Bellini ..................................... 604-521-8320

[email protected] www.romahall.comTruffles Fine Foods 5151 Oak St, Vancouver V6M 4H1 ......................................... 604-505-4961

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Computer Equipment/Services/Office Products/Sales and RentalsePly – Online Event Registration 145 15th St E Suite 224, North Vancouver V7L 2P7 Jim Romanik....... 604-484-0585 604-676-2470

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

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CONEXSYS Event Registration 8545 Commerce Crt, Burnaby V5A 4N4 Mike Carruthers ............................. 604-488-1435

[email protected] www.conexsys.comCTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies 21300 Gordon Way Suite 163, Richmond V6W 1M2 Dan-el Somers ...... 604-244-1740 604-244-1731

[email protected] www.ctmexhibits.comDarcel Moro Independent Meeting & Event Manager 10 Flavelle Dr, Port Moody V3H 4L4 Darcel Moro ................................... 604-808-9624

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Lemaire & Co Event Management 489 Marine Dr Suite 420, West Vancouver V7T 1B8 Cindy Lemaire................................. 604-912-0225

[email protected] www.lemaire-co.comMCI Vancouver 1444 Alberni St Suite 101, Vancouver V6G 2Z4 Carol MacKenzie ..... 604-661-4965 604-685-3521

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MCI Canada is an independent, global association, communications and event management company. Our combined expertise enables us to offer strategy, creativity and execution in the field of association management (AMC), congress and exhibition management (PCO), live communication, meetings, events and incentives and performance improvement programs. For over 20 years, MCI has been committed to creating inspiring meetings and events that support your business objectives.New Rave Productions Inc 4252 Madeley Rd, North Vancouver V7N 4C9 Jeannette Savard ........................... 604-983-2794

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Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow Consultants cont’dPORTFOLIO Conference Planning & Event Management 1383 Homer St, Vancouver V6B 5M9 Sheila Beveridge ..... 604-685-4888 604-685-5787

[email protected] Extraordinary Experiences 425 Carrall St Suite 475, Vancouver V6B 6E3 Jonathan Buchwald ....................... 604-689-3446

604-689-4486 [email protected] www.pr1me.ca

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

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An award-winning company providing quality conference, event and association management services on time and within budget.Venue West Conference Services Ltd 873 Beatty St Suite 100, Vancouver V6B 2M6 Sue Daugulis ...... 604-681-5226 604-681-2503

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This year Venue West Conference Services Ltd celebrates 42 years as a leading PCO (Professional Conference Organizer), operating locally and worldwide. Its business encompasses conference and destination management, corporate events and association management.Vero Consulting 5389 Wellburn Dr, Delta V4K 2H8 Ann-Michele Ewert, CMP .............. 604-940-9602

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

[email protected] www.nalsi.comRutherford Global Logistics Ltd 6086 Russ Baker Way Suite 125, Richmond V7B 1B4 Michael McKay .. 604-273-8611 604-273-8610

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

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

www.artoftheparty.ca Renowned for fearless imagination and flawless execution, we design and install décor of unmistakable taste, style and quality, and offer the city’s largest décor collection.BLD Decor & Scenery 8388 Prince Edward St, Vancouver V5X 3R9 Brock Lumsden ... 604-437-7677 604-216-0654

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


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

604-437-7775 [email protected] www.greenscapedecor.com

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

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

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[email protected] www.refreshevents.ca Specializing in the design and installation of creative, tasteful event decor. Including quality linens, centerpieces, props, lighting, drapes and more.Urban Spaces Design Co 1868 Glen Dr Suite 215, Vancouver V6A 4K4 Heddy Bing ......... 604-682-8584 604-985-7624

[email protected] www.urbanspaces.ca

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

[email protected] www.moirafitzpatrick.com

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

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

[email protected] www.ctmexhibits.comInternational Exhibition Services Inc 11420 Blacksmith Pl, Richmond V7A 4X1 Uli Jaeckel.......... 604-274-1504 604-274-1505

[email protected] www.internationalexhibitions.net

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

[email protected] www.robscottprod.com

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

[email protected] www.showtimedisplay.com

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

[email protected] www.starledprint.ca

Employment Agencies/Event Staffing

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

[email protected] www.bbwinternational.com

Specializing in event staffing. Experiential marketing brand ambassadors. Box office management, registration, cashiers and booth hostesses.Drake International 1111 Hastings W Suite 520, Vancouver V6E 2J3 Geri Kikot............ 604-601-2800 604-682-8523

[email protected] www.drakeintl.com

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

[email protected] www.firstserviceshospitality.com

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

[email protected] www.nasco.ca From front line staffing to full service production crews...Nasco is Canada’s best and only full service event staffing solution...1.888.227.8444.Total Staffing Solutions Ltd 355 Burrard St Suite 1295, Vancouver V6C 2G8 Tracy Dallas ........ 604-687-6785 604-687-6786

[email protected] www.totalstaff.ca

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

[email protected] www.famousplayersband.com

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

[email protected] www.breakarule.comMehndi & More Body Art 989 Richards St Suite 603, Vancouver V6B 6R6 Leanne Fogarty ............................... 604-812-2048

[email protected] www.mehndiandmore.com

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

[email protected] www.simplyrelax.caVancouver Parties Yeeri Slovencik ..... 604-306-6229 604-272-5765

[email protected] www.vancouverparties.com

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

[email protected] www.vtsl.com

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

[email protected] www.tentrentals.comArt of the Party 3979 Marine Way Suite 7, Burnaby V5J 5E3 ............... 604-451-0700 604-451-0712

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

[email protected] www.loungeworks.ca

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

604-469-2716 [email protected] www.nesinc.bc.ca

Providing premium technical support to the event industry for power and lighting services for trade/consumer shows, special events – large, small, indoors, outdoors – we do it all!

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

www.jltcanada.com

Wylie-Crump Limited Vancouver Bob or Kathy................. 604-687-8888

604-687-8858 [email protected] www.wyliecrump.com

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

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

[email protected] www.cmyksolutions.caDonnelly & Associates Event Marketing 9021 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver V6P 6R9 John Donnelly .... 604-654-2612 604-654-2637

[email protected] www.donnellyevents.com




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Event Marketing cont’dJumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson .................................. 778-783-0689

[email protected] www.jumpstartcorp.com

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

[email protected] www.odysseymediagroup.com

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

[email protected] www.wwater.com

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

[email protected] www.amaryllisevents.com


www.artoftheparty.ca Incredible events are much more than just great design. From “invite” to “good night,” we create customized, stand-out events to remember.Atley Signature Events & Consulting Box 33527 Central City, Surrey V3T 5R5 Laara Atley ..................................... 604-612-5020

[email protected] www.atleysignatureevents.com

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

[email protected] www.bceventmanagement.com

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

[email protected] www.brightideasevents.com

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

[email protected] Sales & Marketing Services Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson .................................. 778-783-0689

[email protected] www.dominioncorp.com

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

604-669-1384 [email protected] www.emc2events.com

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

[email protected] www.eventfulinnovations.com

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

[email protected] www.executiveevents.ca

The Finer Details Event Planning 991 Hornby St Suite 143, Vancouver V6Z 1V3 Deborah Jorgenson ........................ 604-689-1463

604-689-3437 [email protected] www.thefinerdetails.ca



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

[email protected] www.keyeventsandweddings.com

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

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Lowe and Associates 5790 Keith St, Burnaby V5J 3C7 Chris Lowe...................................... 604-431-6732

[email protected] www.thefunteam.com

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

[email protected] www.marikaproductions.com

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

[email protected] www.mvka.com

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

[email protected] www.national.ca

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

[email protected] www.noteable.net

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

[email protected] www.OutstandingSolution.com

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

[email protected] www.planaheadevents.com

Public Dreams 2050 Scotia St Suite 141, Vancouver V5T 4T1 Azfir .... 604-879-8611 [email protected]

www.publicdreams.org



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

[email protected] www.sljproductions.ca

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

[email protected] www.uoa.ca Unique team experiences that awake your team spirit and rejuvenate the mind, body & soul through the passion of adventure.With Imagination Group Ltd Rachel Slater .................................. 604-374-6405

[email protected] www.withimaginationgroup.com

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

www.artoftheparty.caGreenscape Design & Decor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel, CSEP ..................... 604-437-1729

604-437-7775 [email protected] www.greenscapedecor.com

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

[email protected] www.skyflorist.com

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

[email protected] www.wcgg.caBurnaby Mountain Golf Course 7600 Halifax St, Burnaby V5A 4M8 ............. 604-280-7355 604-297-4490

[email protected] www.golfburnaby.netHazelmere Golf Course 18150 8th Ave, Surrey V3S 9R9 Troy Peverley ...... 604-538-1818 604-538-6316

[email protected] www.wcgg.caMeadow Gardens Golf Club 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows V3Y 1Z2 Claire Viktora ...... 604-465-5474 604-465-8470

[email protected] www.meadowgardens.com

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

[email protected] www.morgancreekgolf.com

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

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

[email protected] www.northviewgolf.com

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

[email protected] www.qgolfclub.ca

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

[email protected] www.richmond-cc.org A country club setting, Richmond Country Club is the perfect location for your next corporate golf event, business seminar or large celebration.Tall Timber Golf Course 23523 56th Ave, Langley V2Z 2P7 Brent Lindberg .... 604-534-0213 604-534-0296

www.golftalltimbers.com

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

[email protected] www.helijet.com

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

[email protected] www.accentinns.comAccent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 3L8 Chris Browne ...... 604-273-3311 604-273-9522

[email protected] www.accentinns.comBest Western Plus Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond V6X 1S1 Meggy Ho ........... 604-484-2571 604-270-0001


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

[email protected] www.chateaugranville.com

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

[email protected] www.bestwesterncoquitlam.com

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

[email protected] www.bestwesterndowntown.com

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

[email protected] www.coasthotels.comCoast Hotels & Resorts 1090 Georgia St W Suite 900, Vancouver V6E 3V7 Hendrik Van Harn .... 604-642-4133 604-688-0885

[email protected] www.coasthotels.com

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


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

[email protected] www.tsawwasseninn.com

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

[email protected] www.comfortinndowntown.com

Situated in the heart of downtown amongst an array of exciting entertainment and attractions, the Comfort Inn Downtown is a boutique hotel where you can expect a personalized level of service and an abundance of amenities at hand. Our access to boardrooms and affiliate food and entertainment venues lets us help you craft the perfect setting for any meeting or event.

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

[email protected] www.ubcconferences.com

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

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

[email protected] www.daysinnvancouvermetro.com

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

[email protected] www.deltahotels.com

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

[email protected] www.empirelandmarkhotel.com

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

[email protected] www.executivehotels.net/airport

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

[email protected] www.executivehotels.net/burnaby

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

[email protected] www.executivehotels.net/downtown

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

[email protected] www.executivehotels.net/coquitlam

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

[email protected] www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver

Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 .............. 604-695-5300 604-695-5301

[email protected] www.fairmont.com/pacificrim

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

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

[email protected] www.fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 791 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6C 2T4 .............. 604-689-9333 604-689-3466

[email protected] www.fourseasons.com/vancouver

Granville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Christine Louden ..... 604-683-7373 604-683-3061

[email protected] www.granvilleislandhotel.com

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

[email protected] www.hinorthvancouver.com

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

[email protected] www.hiexpress.com/langleybc

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

[email protected] www.holidayinnvancouverairport.com

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

[email protected] www.hivancouver.com

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

[email protected] www.hotellesoleil.comHyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard St, Vancouver V6C 2R7 Manuel Sousa .... 604-639-4845 604-639-4749

[email protected] www.hyattregencyvancouver.com

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

[email protected] www.lhermitagevancouver.com

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

[email protected] www.theloden.comLonsdale Quay Hotel 123 Carrie Cates Crt, North Vancouver V7M 3K7 Farah Steen ........ 604-986-6111 604-986-8782

[email protected] www.lonsdalequayhotel.com

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

[email protected] www.lordstanley.com

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

[email protected] www.metropolitan.com/vanc

OPUS Hotel 322 Davie St, Vancouver V6B 5Z6 Amy Ballard ........ 604-642-6787 604-642-6780

[email protected] www.opushotel.comPark Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway 898 Broadway W, Vancouver V5Z 1J8 Frank Mansson ..... 604-872-8661 604-872-2270

[email protected] www.parkinn.com/hotel-vancouverca

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

[email protected] www.pinnaclepierhotel.com




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Poco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre 1545 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam V3B 1A5 Linette Nadeau... 604-941-6216 604-941-6212

[email protected] www.poco-inn-and-suites.com

Quality Hotel Vancouver – The Inn at False Creek 1335 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1R7 Michelle Johnson........................... 604-682-0229

604-662-7566 [email protected] www.qualityhotel.ca

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

[email protected] www.ramadalangleysurrey.com

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

[email protected] www.ramada.comRenaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside 1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6E 3T3 ............... 604-689-9211 604-691-2791

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

[email protected] www.residenceinn.com/yvrdr


[email protected] www.riverrock.comRosedale on Robson Suite Hotel 838 Hamilton St, Vancouver V6B 6A2 Kristina Sinclair .... 604-689-8033 604-689-4426

[email protected] www.rosedaleonrobson.com

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

[email protected] www.rosewoodhotels.com/hotelgeorgia

Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre 180 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 4P4 .............. 604-681-2211 604-681-8009

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

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

[email protected] www.shangri-la.com/vancouver

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

[email protected] www.sheratonvancouverairport.com

The new Sheraton Vancouver Airport offers meeting rooms, including Richmond’s largest ballroom, at 7,900 sq ft for functions up to 1,000 guests.Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Ryan Matheson .... 604-582-9288 604-582-9712


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

[email protected] www.sheratonvancouver.com

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

[email protected] www.stregishotel.comSutton Place Hotel 845 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2K6 Elaine Drever ...... 604-682-5511 604-682-5513

[email protected] www.suttonplace.com

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

[email protected] www.sylviahotel.comTerminal City Club 837 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6C 1B6 Noni Bruyere ...... 604-488-8647 604-488-8617

[email protected] www.tcclub.comThe Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 .............. 604-682-3377 604-691-6959

[email protected] www.westinbayshore.com

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

[email protected] www.vancouvermarriott.com

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


Only all-suite hotel on the UBC campus, 47 contemporary and sophisticated one-bedroom suites with equipped kitchens, luxury linens, flat panel TVs, free wireless internet.Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond V6X 4K3 Jeff Graham ....... 604-893-7210 604-331-1001

[email protected] www.westinvancouverairport.com

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

[email protected] www.ywcahotel.com

Human Resources Management/Consultinggo2 505 Burrard St Suite 450 Box 59, Vancouver V7X 1M3 Keith Baker ......... 604-633-9787 604-633-9796

[email protected] www.go2hr.ca

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


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

[email protected] www.devonknight.comLea Carpenter & Associates 1298 Mt Crown Rd, North Vancouver V7R 1S1 Lea Carpenter ..... 604-878-1045 604-904-0269

[email protected] Effect Services 7837 Meadowoods Dr, Burnaby V5A 4E4 Cristina Ambrosi ..... 604-209-1125 888-225-2844

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

[email protected] www.spets.ca

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

[email protected] www.vancouverlookout.com

The Vancouver Lookout offers a 360° view of Vancouver, with the harbour and majestic mountains as the backdrop for your event or group excursions. This unique and iconic venue high atop Vancouver is located in the heart of the city, a short walk from major hotels, and only a few blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and historic Gastown. Accommodates 20 – 220 guests.

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

[email protected] www.albertnormandin.com

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

[email protected] www.briandennehyphotography.com

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

[email protected] www.imagethisphoto.caJon Benjamin Photography 1310 13th Ave W, Vancouver V6H 1N8 Jon Benjamin Pesochin .................. 604-733-9975

[email protected] www.jonbenjamin.caKeith Holuboff Photography 1032 Stevens St, White Rock V4B 4X7 Keith Holuboff ................................ 604-762-5019

[email protected] New Media Communications 1665 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver V7V 2G6 Pesi A Unwalla ............................... 604-926-5805

[email protected] www.promotingforprofit.com

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

[email protected] www.platinumphotos.com

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

[email protected] www.reeltimevideoworks.com

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

[email protected] www.slidefarm.com

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

[email protected] www.stirlingward.com

Printers/CopiersPacBlue Printing 380 2nd Ave W Suite 200, Vancouver V5Y 1C8 Nicolas Slobinsky ........................... 604-714-3288

604-714-3289 [email protected] www.pacblueprinting.com

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

[email protected] www.samcoprinters.com

Production Companies/Live/Staging


www.artoftheparty.ca Incredible events are much more than just great design. From magical settings to staging, entertainment and catering, we produce stand-out events to remember.BC Event Management 2455 Dollarton Hwy Suite 114, North Vancouver V7H 0A2 Darren Dreger................................. 604-696-1234




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


Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets

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

604-681-2003 [email protected] www.fosterwalkergifts.com

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




Lower Mainland

Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift Baskets cont’d

I M Print Promo Inc 2228 Paradise Ave, Coquitlam V3K 1Z4 Kelvin Fong ......... 604-961-3999 604-937-3777

[email protected] www.imprintpromo.com

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


Resorts/Retreats


[email protected] www.riverrock.comVida Spas 1010 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 2R9 Lisa Scott............ 800-401-4018 604-905-0348

[email protected] www.vidaspas.comWest Coast Resorts 7100 River Rd Unit 4, Richmond V6X 1X5 Brian Alexander .... 800-810-8933 604-278-3120

[email protected] www.westcoastresorts.com

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

[email protected] www.brockhouserestaurant.com

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

[email protected] www.princetonpub.com

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

[email protected] www.theticketbar.ca

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

[email protected] www.adtronics.netBaseline Type & Graphics Cooperative 422 Richards St Suite 170, Vancouver V6B 2Z4 Ian Bateson .................................... 604-683-5038

[email protected] www.baseline-graphics.com

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


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

[email protected] www.flagshop.com

Speakers/FacilitatorsAbout Face Image Consulting 3665 Kingsway Suite 300, Vancouver V5R 5W2 Deborah Reynolds .......................... 604-888-9260

604-888-9763 [email protected] www.AboutFaceImage.com

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

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

[email protected] www.governance.bc.caKeynote Speakers Canada 3570 12th Ave W, Vancouver V6N 2R4 Christine Beaumaster..................... 604-734-4636

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

[email protected] www.windwordcommunications.com

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


Team Building




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

[email protected] www.richmondoval.ca

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

[email protected] www.teamacademy.ca Engaging teams for success. Interactive programs and events for your meeting, conference, training or retreat. Bonding. Trust. Collaboration.

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

[email protected] www.sensusinc.comShawn Lam Video Inc 3981 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam V3B 3P5 Shawn Lam......... 604-554-0250 604-554-0255

[email protected] www.shawnlam.ca

Tourist Attractions – MajorBig Bus Ltd 321 Water St, Vancouver V6B 1B8 McKay Wood ...... 604-299-0700 604-299-0701

[email protected] www.bigbus.ca




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

[email protected] www.vancouvertours.com

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

[email protected] www.lotuslandtours.com

Vancouver family or company barbecue picnic and kayak excursion with pick-up from your door. Experience and fitness not required. This trip is suited for children from four years old.

WildPlay Element Parks – Maple Ridge 23785 Fern Cres, Maple Ridge V4R 2S5 Guest Services ............................... 888-590-7274

[email protected] www.wildplay.com

Translation Services/InterpretersThe Language Bureau 938 Howe St Suite 616, Vancouver V6Z 1N9 Ted Hobrough ................................. 604-263-9923

[email protected] www.thelanguagebureau.com

LingoStar Language Services 4950 Keith Rd, West Vancouver V7W 2N1 Lenka de Graafova ......................... 604-629-8420

866-714-3189 [email protected] www.lingo-star.com

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

[email protected] www.walltranslationservices.com

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

[email protected] www.bcit.ca/rentalsBCIT Downtown Campus 555 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3H6 .............. 604-431-4997 604-434-0968

[email protected] www.bcit.ca/rentalsBritish Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5G 3H2 Tracy Bodin ......... 604-431-4997 604-436-5762

[email protected] www.bcit.ca/rentalsSFU Meeting Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-5800 778-782-5818

[email protected] www.sfu.ca/mecs

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesThe ACT Maple Ridge – Arts Centre & Theatre 11944 Haney Pl, Maple Ridge V2X 6G1 Landrie Davies.... 604-476-2786 604-476-2187

[email protected] www.theactmapleridge.orgAnza Club 3 8th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1M8 Mac .................... 604-876-7128 604-876-7129

[email protected] www.anzaclub.orgArtStarts in Schools 808 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 2M6 Navida Nuraney .... 604-336-0626 604-683-0501

[email protected] www.artstarts.comBC Place 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 .............. 604-669-2300 604-661-3412

[email protected] www.bcplace.comBeaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver V6T 1Z4 Kathy Li............... 604-822-3928 604-822-2016

[email protected] www.beatymuseum.ubc.caBell Performing Arts Centre 6250 144 St, Surrey V3X 1A1 Andrew Elliot...... 604-507-6355 604-507-6351

[email protected] www.bellperformingartscentre.com

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


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

604-682-3310 [email protected] www.billreidgallery.ca

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

[email protected] www.richmond.ca/parksrec/centres/cambiecentre/cambieCascades Casino – Coast Hotel & Convention Centre 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley V3A 7N2 Shahzyah Keshani .......................... 604-530-1500

604-539-4405 [email protected] www.cascadescasino.ca

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

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




SQUAMISH, BRITISH COLUMBIA

20,000 sq ft venue for conferences and trade shows.

Full service facility for meetings, conferences and

corporate events seating up to 1200 people.

604.898.9336

www.wcra.org

It’s your career.Get it right.

Lower Mainland

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities cont’d

The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts 777 Homer St, Vancouver V6B 2W1 Diane Heal.......... 604-602-0616 604-602-0617

[email protected] www.centreinvancouver.com

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

[email protected] www.cloverdalerodeo.com

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


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

[email protected] www.creeksidecentre.ca

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

[email protected] www.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca

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

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

604-453-0775 [email protected] www.deltahotels.com

Doolin’s Irish Pub 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Tania Richards .... 604-605-4328 604-605-4351

[email protected] www.doolins.ca Vancouver’s favorite Irish pub in the heart of downtown, featuring 22 beers on tap and live music daily. We offer customized catered menus from casual buffet-style luncheons to cocktail receptions and formal dinners, with wi-fi and technical audio/visual capabilities.Edgewater Casino 750 Pacific Blvd Suite 311, Vancouver V6B 5E7 Maricel Parafina ... 604-687-3343 604-687-4279

[email protected] www.edgewatercasino.ca

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

[email protected] www.gatewaytheatre.com

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

[email protected] www.westvancouverrec.ca

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

[email protected] www.granvillevan.comGranville Island Hotel 1253 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Christine Louden ..... 604-683-7373 604-683-3061

[email protected] www.granvilleislandhotel.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.Harrison Galleries 901 Homer St, Vancouver V6B 2W6 Marc Smith..................................... 604-687-6335

[email protected] www.harrisongalleries.com

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

[email protected] www.heritagehall.bc.ca

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

[email protected] www.spacecentre.ca

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

[email protected] www.ubcboathouse.com

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

[email protected] www.langleyeventscentre.com

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

[email protected] www.legacyliquorstore.com

Home to thousands of beer, wine and spirits, including exclusive specialty items, Legacy hosts a wide range of events from private tasting seminars to charity tastings. In-house catering is available with access to a beautiful kitchen, long table and tasting bar.Library Square Conference Centre 350 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 6B1 Polly Argo ........... 604-331-3823 604-331-4014

[email protected] www.vpl.ca/roomsMetro Vancouver Regional Parks 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby V5H 4G8 Heather Bosiak ... 604-432-6352 604-432-6296

[email protected] www.metrovancouver.org

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

[email protected] www.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca

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

[email protected] www.sfu.ca/dialogueMountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre 23898 Rawlison Cres, Langley V1M 3R6 Malcolm Weatherston ................... 604-882-9313

[email protected] www.mtnviewconservation.org




www.wcra.org

www.bcit.ca/rentals

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

www.therefineryvancouver.com

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

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

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

[email protected] www.richmondoval.ca

Lower Mainland

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities cont’dMuseum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Marine Dr NW, Vancouver V6T 1Z2 Gwilyn Timmers ...... 604-822-4643 604-822-2974

[email protected] www.moa.ubc.ca/rentals

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

[email protected] www.nikkeiplace.orgNorman Rothstein Theatre 950 41st Ave W, Vancouver V5Z 2N7 .............. 604-257-5111 604-257-5119

www.normanrothsteintheatre.com

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

[email protected] www.pne.caPan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Brent Lavery ....... 604-662-8111 604-891-2861

[email protected] www.panpacificvancouver.com

Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver V7M 3G9 Denise Lysak ...... 604-990-3474 604-990-3479

[email protected] www.phtheatre.org


[email protected] www.riverrock.comRoundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver V6Z 2W3 Joe Oliveira ........ 604-713-1811 604-713-1813

[email protected] www.roundhouse.ca

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

[email protected] www.roxyvan.com Where life is like a beer commercial! The Roxy is the Vancouver institution best known for its live music, great service and outrageous antics. Let us help you plan an event to remember.Science World British Columbia 1455 Quebec St Telus World of Science, Vancouver V6A 3Z7 Julio Guzman...... 604-443-7475 604-443-7430

[email protected] www.scienceworld.ca

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

[email protected] www.thedancecentre.ca

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

[email protected] www.cineplex.comSFU Meeting Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-5800 778-782-5818

[email protected] www.sfu.ca/mecsSheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Ryan Matheson .... 604-582-9288 604-582-9712


Sip Resto Lounge 1117 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1M1 Tycson Boult ....... 604-687-7474 604-687-7479

[email protected] www.siplounge.comStudio 31 5th Ave E Studio 31, Vancouver V5T 1G7 Bryan Ward .................................... 604-873-4454

[email protected] www.vancouverstudiorental.com

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

[email protected] www.businessinsurrey.com

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

[email protected] www.tcclub.comTerra Nova Sharing Farm 3675 Westminster Hwy Suite 100 PO Box 22006, Richmond V7C 5V2 Karen Dar Woon ............................. 604-329-7240

[email protected] www.sharingfarm.caThe Ticket Kitchen & Bar 808 Beatty St, Vancouver V6B 1C1 Victoria Barrie .... 604-694-2467 604-649-2466

[email protected] www.theticketbar.caTourism Burnaby 4603 Kingsway Suite 309, Burnaby V5H 4M4 Ian Wish ............. 604-419-0375 604-419-0370

[email protected] www.tourismburnaby.com

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

[email protected] www.amsconferencecentre.com

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

[email protected] www.robsonsquare.ubc.ca

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

[email protected] www.theplacetov.ca/vancouver

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


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

[email protected] www.vancouver.ca/theatres

Consider the Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse or flexible meeting rooms at the QET Salons for events, meetings, receptions, dinners etc.

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

[email protected] www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

Committed to service excellence as well as environmental sustainability, the Vancouver Convention Centre ensures every event is nothing less than remarkable.Vancouver International Film Centre 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3M7 Barbara Chirinos ..... 604-685-0260 604-688-8221

[email protected] www.vifc.org

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

[email protected] www.vancouverlookout.com

The Vancouver Lookout offers a 360° view of Vancouver, with the harbour and majestic mountains as the backdrop for your event or group excursions. This unique and iconic venue high atop Vancouver is located in the heart of the city, a short walk from major hotels, and only a few blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and historic Gastown. Accommodates 20 – 220 guests.Vtix Solutions Corp 8531 Fairway Rd, Richmond V7C 1Y5 Nigel Alexander .... 604-241-7292 604-241-7727

[email protected] www.vtix.comWestside Grand 1928 Broadway W, Vancouver V6J 1Z2 Madeleine McAllister .................... 604-736-1928

604-736-1929 [email protected] www.westsidegrand.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorBurnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5G 3T6 .............. 604-297-4565 604-297-4557

[email protected] www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

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

[email protected] www.icesports.comCelebration on Water 233 1st St W Suite 410, North Vancouver V7M 1B3 Suzanne C Bidinost ........................ 604-754-0242

604-980-0371 [email protected] www.celebrationonwater.com




www.thedancecentre.ca

Fraser Valley Coast

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor cont’d

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

[email protected] www.deeleymotorcycleexhibition.ca

Unique, award-winning venue, ideal for business meetings, training seminars and cocktail receptions. Call Naomi at 778.231.4249 for info.Edible Canada at the Market 1595 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Eric Pateman .................................. 604-558-0040

[email protected] www.ediblecanada.com

Edible British at the market is now open and features an expanded culinary tourism operation, 175 seat bistro, demonstration kitchen and private dining area and so much more! This is your answer for any and all culinary events including chef-guided market tours, cooking classes and demos, team building, gift baskets and many other delectable adventures that showcase Canada’s amazing food and wine scene. Call or email us for more info and let us plan your next culinary adventure.Goldcorp Centre for the Arts 149 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-5800 778-782-5818

[email protected] www.sfu.ca/mecsGulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 4th Ave, Richmond V7E 3J1 Rob Hart ............. 604-664-9009 604-664-9008

[email protected] www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

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

[email protected] www.uwcvancouver.ca

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

[email protected] www.summernightmarket.com

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

[email protected] www.moa.ubc.ca/rentalsUBC Botanical Garden: Reception Centre 6804 Marine Dr SW, Vancouver V6T 1Z4 Kathy Li............... 604-822-3928 604-822-2016

[email protected] www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca

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

[email protected] www.vanaqua.org

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


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

[email protected] www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

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

[email protected] www.workplacecentre.org

Yacht Charters

Chic Meetings and Events on the Water

The

CORPORATEYacht

The Corporate Yacht Bayshore Resort & Marina 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 Elizabeth Showman........................ 604-681-7700

604-689-1207 [email protected] www.thecorporateyacht.net

Chic meetings and events on the water. Experience the ultimate in modern décor, five star cuisine and spectacular unobstructed harbour views on board Vancouver’s only luxury private charter yacht, The Corporate Yacht. The yacht is the perfect venue for a unique and memorable corporate event.Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd 6464 Burns St, Burnaby V5E 1T2 Jane Boddy......... 604-438-4960 604-947-2189

[email protected] www.fairweathercruises.com

The best views are from the water. Call us first! We offer the largest choice of vessels to accommodate groups of all sizes. The vessels are ideal for incentives, conferences, family celebrations, client and staff appreciations. We offer superior service while taking care of all the details relating to your event.Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2W9 Josephine Clarke .... 604-688-7246 604-687-5868

[email protected] www.boatcruises.com Explore business opportunities while enjoying superior cuisine prepared by our Executive Chef and fantastic panoramic views. Our vessels are perfect for product launches, conferences, client get-togethers or staff events.Pride of Vancouver Charters Ltd 450 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 3J1 .............. 604-687-5533 604-687-5538

[email protected] www.vancouvercharters.com

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

[email protected] www.champagnecruises.com

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

[email protected] www.tourismharrison.com

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

[email protected] www.goaudio.ca

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

[email protected] www.valleyairporter.ca

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

[email protected] www.fvtradex.com

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

[email protected] www.rebarcreative.com

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

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

[email protected] Golf Club 900 Golf Course Rd Box 824, Hope V0X 1L0 Claudette Krahn ............................. 604-869-5881

[email protected] www.hopegolfclub.com

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

[email protected] www.coasthotels.comHarrison Beach Hotel 160 Esplanade St Box 460, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Katie Wallace ..... 866-338-1111 604-796-1212

[email protected] www.harrisonbeachhotel.com

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

[email protected] www.ramadaabbotsford.ca

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

[email protected] www.jeffandrewsphotography.com

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

www.globeprinters.com

Resorts/Retreats

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa 100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Ian Maw ............. 604-796-4714 604-796-9374

[email protected] www.harrisonresort.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorHell’s Gate Airtram PO Box 129, Hope V0X 1L0 Debbie McKinney ........................... 604-867-9277

604-867-9279 [email protected] www.hellsgateairtram.com

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

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

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

[email protected] www.abbotsford.caRamada Plaza & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Rd, Abbotsford V3G 2C6 Christine Lane .... 604-870-1050 604-870-1060

[email protected] www.ramadaabbotsford.ca

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

[email protected] www.tourismabbotsford.ca

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

[email protected] www.kilby.caThe Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford V2T 0B3 .............. 604-864-8087 604-864-8048

[email protected] www.thereach.ca

CoastBanquet FacilitiesBeach Gardens Resort & Marina 7074 Westminster St, Powell River V8A 1C5 Joan Barszczewski ......................... 604-485-6267

604-485-2343 [email protected] www.beachgardens.com

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

604-947-2122 [email protected] www.bowenislandlodge.ca

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

[email protected] www.coastalweddingsandevents.ca

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

[email protected] www.lundhotel.comOcean Ridge Retreat 1229 St Andrews Rd, Gibsons V0N 1V1 Bette Sterling ..... 604-886-1609 604-886-1614

[email protected] www.oceanridgeretreat.comPowell River Town Centre Hotel 4660 Joyce Ave, Powell River V8A 3B6 Shelley Halliday ...... 604-485-3000 604-485-3031

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Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift BasketsCocoa West Chocolatier 581C Artisan Ln, Bowen Island V0N 1G2 Joanne Mogridge ........................... 604-947-2996

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




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

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Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesThe Bowen Island Lodge 380 Cardena Rd, Bowen Island V0N 1G1 Sam Owen Trethewey .................... 604-947-2129


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

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

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Sea to SkyAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresTourism Squamish 38551 Loggers Ln Suite 101, Squamish V8B 0H2 Lesley Weeks ..... 604-815-5084 604-815-5068

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

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

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Decor and Design ServicesEleni Floral Design & Decor 7381 Laurel St Suite 11, Pemberton V0N 2L1 Gillian Tiffin .................................... 604-902-0775

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

[email protected] www.lionsbayartgallery.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside 4320 Sundial Cres, Whistler V0N 1B4 Don Prins ............ 604-880-1922 604-905-2995

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

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

[email protected] www.sandmanhotels.com

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

[email protected] www.westinwhistler.com

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

[email protected] www.whistlerpinnacle.com

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

[email protected] www.whistlervillageinnandsuites.com

Regional Convention Spaces

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

[email protected] www.wcra.org/roundhouse

The CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre in Squamish – conferences, trade shows, meetings and banquets set in a spectacular mountain vista.Tourism Whistler 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Liana Duff ........... 778-578-6600 604-932-7231

[email protected] www.whistler.com/meetings

Resorts/RetreatsEdgewater Lodge 8020 Alpine Way, Whistler V0N 1B8 Jay Symons ........ 604-932-0688 604-932-0686

[email protected] www.edgewater-lodge.com

Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish 40900 Tantalus Rd, Squamish V8B 0R3 Megan Tadeson .... 604-815-4903 604-815-0049

[email protected] www.executivesuitessquamish.com

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


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

[email protected] www.sunwolf.net

Tourist Attractions – Major

Wildplay Element Parks – Whistler 16 Mile Creek FSR Cougar Mountain, Whistler V0N 1B8 Guest Services ............................... 888-297-2222


Ziptrek Ecotours PO Box 734, Whistler V0N 1B0 Warrick Hubbard ..... 604-935-0001 604-905-2243

[email protected] www.ziptrek.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

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

[email protected] www.wcra.org/roundhouse

The CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre in Squamish – conferences, trade shows, meetings and banquets set in a spectacular mountain vista.Millennium Place/Whistler Arts Council 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Chris Hodkinson ...... 604-935-8410 604-935-8413

[email protected] www.artswhistler.comSquamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Gwen Baudisch ..... 604-964-0990 604-964-0965

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Warm hospitality, stunning scenery, exciting activities and

attractions – no wonder readers of Condé Nast Traveler

named Vancouver Island the No. 1 island in Canada in

2011. And with an abundance of top-notch facilities available, meet-

ing planners – and delegates – will love this islands region too.

Capital gainsLocated in British Columbia’s capital city, the 73,000-square-foot

Victoria Conference Centre hosts over 230 events a year. The adja-

cent Crystal Garden building – a Victoria landmark inspired by

London’s once-famous Crystal Palace – adds 25,000 square feet

of meeting space to the centre’s capacity.

If you’re looking to stay where you meet, Victoria has no

Island hoppingVancouver Island and the Gulf Islands offer meeting space worth the ferry ride

ABOVE: The Galiano

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shortage of convention hotels to choose from. The four-diamond

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel boasts five modern meeting

rooms totalling 5,000 square feet of flexible space, while the Inn

at Laurel Point features an outdoor terrace, various boardrooms

and a ballroom that can accommodate 250 people. The Harbour

Towers Hotel & Suites, with eight meeting rooms, two ballrooms

and over 13,000 square feet of event space, is suitable for larger

gatherings.

Meeting space designed specifically for business use is avail-

able here too. The Victoria Executive Centre offers boardrooms

and lounges of various sizes, with full hosting services (presenta-

tion support, videoconferencing and webcasting capabilities,

plus catering) to boot.

Sooke, southwest of Victoria, boasts one of Canada’s mildest

climates – not to mention facilities like the Best Western Premier

Prestige Oceanfront Resort, with 122 guest rooms and an execu-

tive convention centre of over 5,000 square feet. Resort staff

includes a convention co-ordinator to assist in your planning.

For a more intimate retreat, try the 28-room Sooke Harbour

House. It features four rooms for meetings and workshops, the

largest of which can hold up to 145 people. Delegates can dine

at the on-site restaurant, where herbs, edible flowers and vegeta-

bles from the grounds are used to make mouthwatering meals.

ABOVE: With eight meeting rooms, two

ballrooms and over 13,000 square feet of

event space, Victoria’s Harbour Towers

Hotel & Suites is suitable for larger

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Western frontThe communities that dot Vancouver Island’s western shore-

line – Bamfield, Ucluelet and Tofino – set a spectacular scene

for your next convention. With sparkling water stretching far as

the eye can see, these meeting places make for unforgettable

experiences.

Canada’s premier coastal and marine research facility, the

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, offers a 4,575-square-foot con-

ference space for up to 150 people. An adjacent cafeteria can

provide additional square footage, if needed, and some on-site

lodging is available.

Perched on rocky headlands above the Pacific Ocean,

Ucluelet’s Black Rock Oceanfront Resort has space for meet-

ings, corporate retreats and conferences of 10 to 140 delegates.

Among the post-business activities to do in the area are whale

watching and, if the weather allows it, storm watching.

The 85-room Best Western Tin Wis Resort Hotel in Nanaimo

features the largest meeting space on Canada’s Pacific Rim: 4,000

square feet to accommodate as many as 250 guests. Wireless

Internet, an LCD projector and breakout rooms are some of the

additional amenities available.

Strait talkSeparated from B.C.’s mainland by the Strait of Georgia, Vancouver

Island’s east coast provides a plethora of places in which to con-

vene. In Campbell River, the Best Western Plus Austrian Chalet

includes two tasteful rooms with spectacular ocean views; the

larger Alpine Room can accommodate 80.

South, in Courtenay, another Best Western – the Westerley

Hotel & Convention Centre – boasts over 7,600 square feet of flex-

ible meeting space alongside 143 guest rooms. If your delegates

LEFT, BELOW: Hollyhock

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don’t require boarding, the Florence Filberg Centre in Courtenay

offers halls, lounges and meeting rooms for as many as 500

standing.

Qualicum Beach’s Civic Centre includes a 7,800-square-foot

auditorium that can be divided into two halls by a floor-to-ceiling

partition. For meeting space that includes overnight lodging, try

the Pacific Shores Resort & Spa in nearby Nanoose Bay with a

number of guest suites and an 1,100-square-foot meeting room

for up to 80 people.

In Nanaimo, the 38,000-square-foot Vancouver Island

Conference Centre has been recognized for exceptional service,

building design, sustainability and high-tech innovation. It can

accommodate events for up to 1,300 delegates.

Island lifeThe Gulf Islands, located in the waters of the Strait of Georgia,

offer pristine corporate getaways. Sonora Resort on Sonora

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scenery of Buchart

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Victoria has

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each fully equipped with the latest meeting technology, and a

7,200-square-foot pavilion that’s ideal for large conferences.

Bright spaces and custom catering at Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra

Island can accommodate up to 150 delegates. Though compli-

mentary wireless is available throughout the inn, cellphone ser-

vice is not.

On Cortes Island, the Hollyhock learning centre has hosted

workshops and retreats for 30 years. Hollyhock has four multi-

purpose meeting rooms with capacity for over 100 people.

Conference resources like an LCD projector, flip charts and a

sound system are available.

The Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa on Galiano Island, easily

accessed from Vancouver by ferry or floatplane, has two con-

ference rooms that seat 24 people each (or 40 standing). On

Saltspring Island, the Harbour House Hotel offers several meeting

options: the 120-capacity Orchard Room, the 50-person (stand-

ing) Crofton Room and the 160-person (standing) apple orchard,

set amid the hotel’s own organic farm.

The four-diamond Victoria Marriott

Inner Harbour Hotel boasts five

modern meeting rooms totalling

5,000 square feet of flexible space

ABOVE: The Inn at

Laurel Point in

Victoria features

an outdoor

terrace, various

boardrooms and a

ballroom that can

accommodate 250

people



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Come experience the luxury and extraordinary

attention to detail of Victoria’s finest waterfront

hotel. With exquisite catering, luxurious

accommodation, unique amenities, and

sophisticated meeting places, you will no doubt

find the ideal atmosphere to make your event a

success.

Step into the world of an English manor house

and be inspired to create a memorable event,

amongst a historic seaside setting, knowing you

have our best, always.

Conference Rooms

equipped with stage and screen for presentations and film showings. Guest Rooms luxury hotel suites feature expansive ocean, and residential views. Our elegantly appointed rooms feature spa bathrooms, fireplaces, kitchens or kitchenettes, flat screen televisions, wireless internet, and more. Food & Entertainment Your guests will enjoy a range of offering’s from fine dining, dinner theatre, the legendary Snug pub, and Kate’s Cafe. Soak in our seaside hot mineral pools or choose from a relaxing treatment in our oceanfront spa. Let us tailor your picture perfect itinery.

b o o k y o u r n e x t s u c c e s s f u l e v e n t t o d ay

nly the est

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www.oakbaybeachhotel.com

V I C T O R I A B C | V A N C O U V E R I S L A N D

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www.brentwoodbayresort.com

www.laurelpoint.com


www.honeymoonbayretreat.com

The Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat is a not-for-profi t health and wellness centre, nestled in the beautiful Cowichan Valley

on Vancouver Island. We provide a restorative setting ideal for personal and group retreats, workshops, conferences and events requiring accommodation.

888-749-4252

Business or pleasure?

1-800-663-7090

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www.obmg.com

www.deltavictoria.com

www.honeymoonbayretreat.com


* conditions apply

Karyn Bremer Doerksen, Sales Director P: 250-248-6300 Ext 3

E: [email protected]

HIGH-PROFILE MEETINGS. UNDER-THE-RADAR SPACE.

1.877.624.6654magnoliahotel.com

623 Courtney StreetVictoria . BC . Canada

Th e Magnolia’s three new meeting rooms are small and understated yet very upscale. Bright and open yet discreet. Personalize your next small meeting the way only a 64-room boutique hotel can.

Book the best small meeting spot in Victoria today.

Join our social scene!

Casual elegance on the Inner Harbour

1 - 8 0 0 - 6 6 3 - 1 1 4 4www.coasthotels.com146 Kingston Street, Victoria BC

1-800-661-9255 www.hastingshouse.com

[email protected]

Hastings House is located on beautiful Salt Spring Island, the perfect

destination for an extraordinary corporate retreat. Luxurious lodgings,

exquisite dining and unique offerings like crab catching, whale watching,

winery & gallery tours and customized team-building. Let us plan your next ultimate retreat! Packages starting at $265/person all inclusive.

Rediscover The Natural Choice…

Parksville, Vancouver Island

Reservations: 250-248-1802

The Largest Resort Conference

and Meeting Facilities Mid-Island

Tigh-Na-Mara comfortably accommodates groupsof up to 300 guests in one of 12 meeting rooms,

each with access to natural light.

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www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com

www.magnoliahotel.com

http://www.tigh-na-mara.com

www.coasthotels.com

www.hastingshouse.com


Turning events into

unforgettable occasions.

A function in one of the Royal

BC Museum galleries guarantees

memories to last a lifetime.

Contact Judith Brunt,

[email protected] or

250-387-5745 www.ucluelet.travel

Board meetings on the beach

$40per person/day(20-50 people)

Ask about our meeting package

Sidney, Vancouver Island, BC toll free 1 866 659 9445 www.sidneypier.com

hidden agenda? welcome to our think tank

Travelodge Duncan140 trans canada highway

travelodgeduncan.com | 250.748.4311

Travelodge Duncan140 trans canada highway

travelodgeduncan.com | 250.748.4311

hidden agenda? welcome to our think tank

unique meetings from 2 to 350 people

GET YOUR TEAM INTO GEAR!NATURALLY.

Team BuildingCorporate EventsClient EntertainingWe customize for teams up to 49 participants onboard MV Lukwa

TELEGRAPH COVE, BC 1-800-665-3066 [email protected]

WWW.STUBBS-ISLAND.COM

Exclusive Gear by

get inspired...on the coast

hotel |restaurant | spa

Escape to Black Rock Oceanfront Resort,

a magical location on

British Columbia’s wild west coast.

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www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

www.ucluelet.travel

www.sidneypier.com

www.travelodgeduncan.com

www.blackrockresort.com

http://www.stubbs-island.com


Reservations: 1-800-665-7745 | [email protected] | #1 Lighthouse Road, Quathiaski Cove, BC V0P 1N0

Oceanfront, nature-based resort on the southern tip of Quadra

Island, just a 10-minute ferry from Campbell River. Tsa-Kwa-Luten offers spectacular views of historic Discovery Passage in a relaxed, natural setting, purposely built for successful meetings.

Teambuilding that goes deep

www.hornelake.com/deepimpact 1-888-816-PLAY (7529)

BowserResorts/RetreatsShady Shores Beach Resort 6695 Island Hwy No 118, Bowser V0R 1G0 Carolyn Graeme .... 250-757-8595 250-757-9507

[email protected] www.shadyshoresbeachresort.com

Campbell RiverAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresRivercorp Enterprise Centre East 900 Alder Street, Campbell River V9W 2P6 Kim Doney .......... 250-830-0411 250-830-0660

[email protected] www.rivercorp.ca

Hotels and MotelsCoast Discovery Inn and Marina 975 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C4 ............. 250-287-9225 250-287-2213

www.coasthotels.com

Resorts/RetreatsOcean Resort 4384 South Island Hwy, Campbell River V9H 1E8 Travis Greco ........ 250-923-4281 250-923-8744

[email protected] www.oceanresort.caPainter’s Lodge Resort 1625 McDonald Rd, Campbell River V9W 4S5 Laurie McPherson .......................... 250-370-6503

250-598-1361 [email protected] www.painterslodge.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCampbell River Sportsplex 1800 South Alder St, Campbell River V9W 7J1 ............. 250-923-7911 250-923-7921

www.campbellriver.ca

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

[email protected] www.bcp45.org

Book your next event in our beautiful facility, with a lovely, unobstructed view of Discovery Passage. Waterfront venue with lots of character.

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

[email protected] www.chemainustours.com

Cobble HillGolf Courses & Country ClubsArbutus Ridge Golf Club 3515 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill V0R 1L4 Jason Lowe ........ 250-743-5100 250-743-5518

[email protected] www.arbutusridgegolf.com

RestaurantsGlenterra Vineyards & Thistle Cafe 3897 Cobble Hill Rd PO Box 411, Cobble Hill V0R 1L0 Ruth Anne Luxton ........................... 250-743-2330

250-743-2330 [email protected] www.glenterravineyards.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorCherry Point Estate Wines 840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill V0R 1L3 Xavier Bonilla ..... 250-743-1272 250-743-1059

[email protected] www.cherrypointestatewines.com

Cortes IslandResorts/RetreatsHollyhock PO Box 127 Manson’s Landing, Cortes Island V0P 1K0 Heidi Hartman .... 250-935-6576 250-935-6424

[email protected] www.hollyhock.ca

CourtenayHotels and MotelsAnco Motel 1998 Ltd 1885 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K9 Tanis Clark .......... 250-334-2451 250-334-3420

[email protected] www.ancomotelbc.com

Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K4 Sinisha Ivaz ........ 250-338-7741 250-338-5442

[email protected] www.thewesterlyhotel.ca

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley 2200 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L4 Grant Smith ........ 778-225-0010 778-225-0019

[email protected] www.hiexpress.com/courtenayse

Old House Village Hotel & Spa 1730 Riverside Ln, Courtenay V9N 8C7 Kerry Pearce ....... 250-703-0202 250-703-0209

[email protected] www.oldhousevillage.com

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

[email protected] www.crownisle.com

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay V9N 9R9 Cristina Baldini ... 250-338-1323 250-338-0058

[email protected] www.kingfisherspa.com



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www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca

www.hornelake.com/deepimpact



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

www.bisquerestaurant.ca

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

[email protected] www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

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

[email protected] www.avt.net

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

[email protected] www.classicboats.org

DuncanAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresDuncan-Cowichan Visitor Info Centre 381 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3R5 Sonja Nagel........ 250-748-1111 250-746-8222

[email protected] www.duncancc.bc.ca

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

[email protected] www.travelodgeduncan.com

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

[email protected] www.cowichanvalleyinn.com

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

[email protected] www.travelodgeduncan.com

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

[email protected] www.thequamichaninn.com

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

[email protected] www.quwutsun.ca

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

[email protected] www.haven.ca

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

[email protected] www.galianoinn.com

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

[email protected] www.driftwoodvillage.com

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

[email protected] www.cvrd.bc.ca

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

[email protected] www.honeymoonbayretreat.com

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

[email protected] www.gotorickys.com

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


Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCowichan Lake Sports Arena 311 South Shore Rd PO Box 777, Lake Cowichan V0R 2G0 Linda Blatchford ...... 250-749-6742 250-749-6341


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


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

[email protected] www.tourismvi.ca

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

[email protected] www.viconference.com

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

[email protected] www.nanaimogolfclub.ca

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


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

[email protected] www.nanaimohotel.com

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

[email protected] www.thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca

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

[email protected] www.hojonanaimo.com

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

[email protected] www.innonlonglake.com

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

[email protected] www.paintedturtle.ca

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


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

[email protected] www.messageimpact.com


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


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

[email protected] www.nanaimo.ca

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


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

[email protected] www.musewinery.ca

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

[email protected] www.VisitParksvilleQualicumBeach.com

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

[email protected] www.parksvillechamber.com

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

[email protected] www.parksvillecentre.com

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

[email protected] www.tigh-na-mara.com

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

[email protected] www.homeshowtime.com

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

[email protected] www.travelodgeparksville.com

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

[email protected] www.beyondbaskets.ca

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



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

[email protected] www.parksvillecentre.com Parksville Community & Conference Centre offers 21,000 sq ft of dedicated meeting place. The centre boasts a lovely auditorium/theatre and stage (complete with dressing rooms), four meeting rooms and a full-service catering kitchen.Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Krystal Adams .... 250-248-2072 250-248-4140


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

[email protected] www.poetscove.com

Port AlberniHotels and MotelsHospitality Inn 3835 Redford St, Port Alberni V9Y 3S2 Jonathan Cross ..... 250-723-8111 250-723-0088

[email protected] www.hospitalityinnportalberni.com

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

[email protected] www.portalberni.ca

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

[email protected] www.cedarwood.bc.ca

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

[email protected] www.portalberni.ca



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Surrounded by the natural beauty of the SaanichPeninsula, and only minutes from the BC Ferries

Terminal and Victoria International Airport.

33,000 square feet of modern, state-of-the-art Meeting,Convention and Reception facilities for small or large groups.Free on-site parking, full catering service with a commercial

kitchen, licensed premises. The perfect home for your next event!

2243 Beacon Avenue | Sidney, B.C. | 250-656-0275 | www.marywinspear.ca

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

[email protected] www.ph-chamber.bc.ca

Tourism Port Hardy PO Box 1321, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 Patti A Smedley.............................. 250-949-2681

[email protected]

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

[email protected] www.airportinn-porthardy.com

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

[email protected] www.glenlyoninn.com

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

[email protected] www.quarterdeckresort.net

Quadra IslandResorts/RetreatsApril Point Resort & Spa 900 April Point Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 Laurie McPherson .......................... 250-370-6503

250-598-1361 [email protected] www.aprilpoint.com

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

[email protected] www.gowllandharbour.com

Qualicum Beach

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

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

[email protected] www.golfarrowsmith.com

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

[email protected] www.eaglecrestgolfclub.ca


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

[email protected] www.qualicumbeach.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor

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

[email protected] www.milnergardens.org

Quathiaski CoveResorts/Retreats

Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 1 Lighthouse Rd PO Box 460, Quathiaski Cove V0P 1N0 Carol Ann Terreberry ...................... 250-285-2042

250-285-2532 [email protected] www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca

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

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

[email protected] www.hastingshouse.com

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

[email protected]

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

www.glenmeadows.bc.ca

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

[email protected] www.sidneypier.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesMary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1W9 Brad Edgett......... 250-656-0275 250-656-0271

[email protected] www.marywinspear.ca

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

[email protected] www.oceandiscovery.ca

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

[email protected] www.vanislemarina.com

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

[email protected] www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

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

[email protected] www.oceanwildernessinn.com



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www.marywinspear.ca

www.CrownIsle.com399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC V9N 9G3

Toll Free 1-888-338-8439

Meetings inside or outside

Bright, naturally lit meeting spaces for10 to 150

Tournaments, group bookings for golf -great for TeamBuilding

On Course accommodation -many with full service kitchenettes

Full service Pro Shop

Driving Range withfull practice facilities, newest Taylormade rentals

Conveniently only 8 minutes from Comox Airport

Meetings inside or outside

Bright, naturally lit meeting spaces for10 to 150

Tournaments, group bookings for golf -great for TeamBuilding

On Course accommodation -many with full service kitchenettes

Full service Pro Shop

Driving Range withfull practice facilities, newest Taylormade rentals

Conveniently only 8 minutes from Comox Airport

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

[email protected] www.sookeharbourhouse.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorAdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours 5128C Sooke Rd, Sooke V9Z 0E2 Jonathan Heerema......................... 250-642-1933

250-642-1937 [email protected] www.adrenalinezip.com

Telegraph Cove

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

[email protected] www.stubbs-island.com

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

[email protected] www.stubbs-island.com

Tofino

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

[email protected] www.marinawest.com

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

[email protected] www.wildretreat.com

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

[email protected] www.wickinn.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorOcean Outfitters Ltd 368 Main St Box 919, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Kenneth Thomson .......................... 250-725-2866

250-725-2880 [email protected] www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca

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

[email protected] www.tbgf.org

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

[email protected] www.longbeachgolfcourse.com

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

[email protected] www.douglasludwigphotography.com


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

[email protected] www.ucluelet.ca

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

[email protected] www.blackrockresort.com

Canadian Princess Resort 1943 Peninsula Rd PO Box 939, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 Laurie McPherson .......................... 250-370-6503

250-598-1361 [email protected] www.canadianprincess.com

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

[email protected] www.archipelagocruises.com

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

[email protected] www.tourismvictoria.com

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

[email protected] www.choicehotels.ca/cn904

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

[email protected] www.wilsonstransportation.com

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

[email protected] www.burnsidegorge.ca

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

250-472-7664 [email protected] www.dearmondmanagement.com

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected] Powell Event Management 1075 Portage Rd, Victoria V8Z 1L1 Monica Powell ............................... 250-217-0772

www.monicapowellevents.ca

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

[email protected] www.oakbaybeachhotel.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsOlympic View Golf Club 643 Latoria Rd, Victoria V9C 3A3 Amy Mitchell ...... 250-474-3673 250-474-4001

[email protected] www.olympicviewgolf.com

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Cheryl Bushby..... 250-391-7160 250-391-3792

[email protected] www.bearmountain.ca

Victoria Golf Club 1110 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2M9 Norma Jean Weinmann ................. 250-598-4321

250-598-4980 [email protected] www.victoriagolf.com

Hotels and MotelsAccent Inns Victoria 3233 Maple St, Victoria V8X 4Y9 Chris Knight ........ 250-475-7500 250-475-7599

[email protected] www.accentinns.com

Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 740 Burdett Ave, Victoria V8W 1B2 Mark Paul ........... 800-663-5891 250-380-1950

[email protected] www.chateauvictoria.com

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston St, Victoria V8V 1V4 Charlene Bablitz ...... 250-360-1211 250-360-1418


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


Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa 45 Songhees Rd, Victoria V9A 6T3 Nicole MacKinnon.......................... 250-360-2999

250-360-5882 [email protected] www.deltavictoria.com

Fairmont Empress 721 Government St, Victoria V8W 1W5 Angela Rafuse-Tahir ....................... 250-384-8111

250-389-2747 [email protected] www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria

Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites 345 Quebec St, Victoria V8V 1W4 Kerri Moore ........ 250-385-2405 250-480-6593

[email protected] www.harbourtowers.com

Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St, Victoria V8V 1Z8 Avril Matthews ..... 250-386-8721 250-386-9547

[email protected] www.laurelpoint.com

Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... 250-381-0999 250-381-0988

[email protected] www.magnoliahotel.com

Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 3Z5 Joanne Thomson .... 250-480-3800 250-480-3838

[email protected] www.marriottvictoria.com



Oswego Hotel 500 Oswego St, Victoria V8V 5C1 Vanessa Pennington ....................... 250-294-7500

250-294-7509 [email protected] www.oswegovictoria.com



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www.crownisle.com

Victoria Regent Hotel 1234 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 3H9............. 250-386-2211 250-386-2622

[email protected] www.victoriaregent.com

Photography – Event/VideographyDestrube Photography Ltd 604 Yates St, Victoria V8W 1K9 Robert Destrube ...... 250-384-4511 250-380-6473

[email protected] www.destrube.com


Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor, CMP .................... 250-361-1019

250-361-1099 [email protected] www.victoriaconference.com

Resorts/RetreatsMagnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... 250-381-0999 250-381-0988




The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Cheryl Bushby..... 250-391-7160 250-391-3792

[email protected] www.bearmountain.ca


Wildplay Element Parks – Victoria 1767 Island Hwy Bldg 15, Victoria V9B 1J1 Guest Services ............................... 888-856-7275


Universities and CollegesUniversity Centre Farquhar Auditorium PO Box 3025 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 3P2 Ian Case.............. 250-721-6561 250-721-8997

[email protected] www.auditorium.uvic.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBlue Crab Catering 146 Kingston St, Victoria V8V 1V4 Theresa Dennison .......................... 250-940-1101

250-360-1418 [email protected] www.bluecrab.ca

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


Fairfield Community Centre 1330 Fairfield Rd, Victoria V8S 5J1 John Taylor ......... 250-382-4604 250-382-4613

[email protected] www.fairfieldcommunity.ca

GR Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Rd, Victoria V9A 6T2 Heather Baggott ...... 250-475-5465 250-388-7819

[email protected] www.saanich.ca

Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 1B8 Ronette Nyhan ... 250-381-0999 250-381-0988




Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville St, Victoria V8W 9W2 Judith Brunt.................................... 250-387-5745

[email protected] www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Temple Events & Catering 525 Fort St, Victoria V8W 1E8 Tamara Leigh .................................. 778-350-2211

[email protected] www.TempleEvents.ca

The Union Club of British Columbia 805 Gordon St, Victoria V8W 1Z6 Anna McHale ..... 250-384-1151 250-384-3538

[email protected] www.unionclub.com

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor, CMP .................... 250-361-1019

250-361-1099 [email protected] www.victoriaconference.com

Victoria Curling Club 1952 Quadra St, Victoria V8T 4C2 Bill Chester ......... 250-386-6396 250-386-6390

[email protected] www.victoriacurlingclub.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorCraigdarroch Castle 1050 Joan Cres, Victoria V8S 3L5 Elisabeth Hazell .... 250-592-5323 250-592-1099

[email protected] www.thecastle.ca

YoubouCommunity HallsYoubou Community Hall 8550 Hemlock St, Youbou V0R 3E1 Linda Blatchford.... 250-749-6742 250-749-6341




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GrandForks

Castlegar

Nelson

TrailGreenwoodRock Creek

Kettle ValleyMidway

PENTICTON

Osoyoos

OliverKeremeos

Naramata

Okanagan FallsKaleden

SUMMERLAND

Peachland

Princeton

Merritt

Lytton

Hope

CorbettLake

Hatheume Lake

Lac le Jeune

KAMLOOPS

BELLINGHAM

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Face Lake

Ashcroft

SavonaCacheCreek

Barrière

McLure

Clearwater

Little Fort

Blackpool Birch Island

Vavenby100 Mile House

Williams LakeBlue River

Avola

Valemount

McBride

Chase

Celista

Sorento

Sicamous

Revelstoke

Enderby

Armstrong

Mable Lake

LUMBY

Silver Star

Lavington

Winfield

Coldstream

Falkland

VERNON

SALMONARM

Westbank

DouglasLake

Sun PeaksResort

Quilchena

KELOWNA

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Spences Bridge

Westbridge

Beaverdell

Hedley

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Christina Lake

WellsGrayPark

Jasper

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Goat RangePark

ValhallaPark

GladstonePark

GranbyPark

KokaneeGlacier

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Christina Lake, 102

Clearwater, 102

Enderby, 102

Grand Forks, 102

Heffl ey Creek, 102

Kamloops, 102

Kelowna, 102

Lumby, 103

Merritt, 103

Naramata, 103

Okanagan Falls, 103

Oliver, 104

Osoyoos, 104

Penticton, 104

Princeton, 104

Salmon Arm, 104

Silver Star Mountain, 104

Summerland, 104

Sun Peaks, 104

Valemount, 104

Vernon, 104

West Kelowna, 104

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By Peter Mitham

Thompson Okanagan has it all, from ancient natural splendour

to shining new university campuses in a region that sits at the

crossroads of B.C. A central location makes it the ideal meet-

ing point for delegates to province-wide conferences; indeed,

Kamloops has long played host to sports tournaments for this very

reason. Kelowna International Airport also offers a convenient land-

ing point for those arriving for conferences from the Okanagan to

the Boundary region of the West Kootenays.

School’s inAmbitious building campaigns by the region’s post-secondary

schools have equipped B.C.’s southern Interior with state-of-the-art

Middle groundThompson Okanagan is a vibrant destination at the province’s crossroads

Watermark Beach

Resort in Osoyoos

offers nearly 3,000

square feet of

event space

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conference facilities from Kamloops to Penticton.

Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops now offers 29,400

square feet of meeting and event space, including the province’s

largest in-the-round lecture theatre, the 300-seat Barber Centre.

The single largest venue in Kamloops is Interior Savings Centre,

with a seating capacity of 6,400 people and 20,000 square feet of

exhibition space. The 30,000-square-foot Kamloops Convention

Centre at the 203-room Kamloops Towne Lodge is another

important venue, as is the South Thompson Inn & Conference

Centre, which can accommodate up to 200 people.

UBC Okanagan in Kelowna has also developed meeting space

designed to accommodate groups of 300 participants at a

time, also with on-campus accommodation. Situated opposite

Kelowna International Airport, it’s a convenient venue for either

day meetings or overnight conferences.

The university’s facilities complement the 320-suite Delta

Grand Okanagan Resort in downtown Kelowna, which offers

30,000 square feet of conference space including a ballroom

hosting more than 1,500 people. Guest rooms have recently been

renovated, with further improvements planned to public spaces

and amenities. The smaller, 185-room Coast Capri Hotel offers an

additional 15,000 square feet of meeting space.

Penticton-based Okanagan College also offers event space

at the Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building

Technologies. Opened in 2011, the building’s community hall is a

multi-purpose room that seats 280 people for lectures or about

200 banquet-style. Audiovisual equipment complements stellar

acoustics facilitated by an all-wood interior.

Other venues in the city include the Penticton Trade and

ABOVE: Nk’Mip

Cellars offers

a taste of wine

country adjacent

to meeting

facilities at Spirit

Ridge Vineyard

Resort & Spa

Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa has

state-of-the-art meeting facilities in the

heart of Canada’s only desert

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Convention Centre, with 60,000 square feet of event space; the

203-room Penticton Lakeside Resort, also home to a casino and

other amenities; and the South Okanagan Events Centre, which

offers 17,500 square feet of exhibit space on its rink surface alone,

with VIP suites above for breakout sessions.

Getting outMore often than not, however, it’s what’s outside the region’s

cities that attracts people.

Ski hills, golf courses and the region’s ranches provide a mix of

outdoor adventure and stunning backdrops for corporate retreats.

Vernon’s historic O’Keefe Ranch just north of the city can

accommodate 150 people for sit-down meals, as well as larger

groups on the extensive green space surrounding the main ranch

house. Smaller meetings and incentive travel groups are a special

focus of Tod Mountain Guest Ranch in Heffley Creek.

Vernon also boasts Silver Star ski hill, which regularly hosts

major international events, and the area also boasts the highest

concentration of golf courses in the region. Predator Ridge Golf

Resort alone has two, and the Fred Couples-designed course is at

the Rise.

The north arm of Lake Okanagan offers water sports in abun-

dance. Lake Okanagan Resort, which underwent a million-dollar

upgrade in 2011, is home to a marina and will charter boats for

groups that wish to cross the lake to Okanagan Centre where

Gray Monk Estate Winery and others await. The resort, located

just north of Kelowna, offers 4,000 square feet of all-inclusive

meeting space and nine-hole executive par-three golf course as

part of its amenities.

TOP, ABOVE: Summerhill Pyramid Winery

is a stunning venue overlooking

Lake Okanagan for colourful events

throughout the year, such as a spring

fertility festival | KEVIN TROWBRIDGE

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Desert livingThe desert is on display at the southern edge of the region in

Osoyoos, where the 226-room Spirit Ridge Resort and Spa offers

desert-style accommodation adjacent to the 9,000-square-foot

Nk’Mip Conference Centre – the largest conference facility south

of Penticton.

Roof-top terraces at Spirit Ridge provide outdoor reception

space and breathtaking views of the surrounding desert, home to

cactus, rattlesnakes and various raptors.

Programs at the adjacent Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre pro-

vide opportunities for groups to learn more about both the area

and First Nations history.

Additional capacity is available for major events, including

3,000 square feet of event space at Watermark Beach Resort as

well as facilities at the 112-room Walnut Beach Resort – which

offers the only licensed beach in Canada, a great place to unwind

after a meeting.

RIGHT: Delta Sun

Peaks Resort

is one of the

many Thompson

Okanagan venues

hosting wine

festivals through

the year | ADAM STEIN

ABOVE: Lake

Okanagan Resort

on the west shore

of Okanagan Lake

boasts a nine-hole

executive par-

three golf course

on 300 acres of

lakeside property

The Prince George Civic Centre

and Plaza is Northern British

Columbia's premiere venue

specializing in conferences,

conventions, meetings, banquets,

weddings, consumer shows and

special events.

Experienced and professional,

our event staff will ensure

that your event is a truly

experience.

Tel: (250) 561-7723Email: [email protected]

www.princegeorgeciviccentre.ca

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www.princegeorgeciviccentre.ca

A 20-minute drive north in Oliver, the Nk’Mip Canyon Desert

Golf Course clubhouse can host dinners for up to 120 people

overlooking Tuc-el-Nuit Lake.

Additional golf-oriented venues include Quaaout Lodge &

Talking Rock Golf Course on Little Shuswap Lake, completely

renovated in 2010, and the Dunes clubhouse in Kamloops, which

opened in 2011 with a 3,000-square-foot ballroom.

Wine’d downNk’Mip Cellars, adjacent to Spirit Ridge, is just one taste of the

region’s emerging wine culture. Many wineries have established

restaurants that cater to guests, and a select few offer accommo-

dations ideal for corporate retreats.

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery near Oliver, for example, boasts a

10-suite guesthouse and 1,800-square-foot penthouse, while cor-

porate groups regularly book space at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery

and Mission Hill Family Estate for meetings and events.

Black Hills Estate Winery and Hester Creek near Oliver offer

unique settings and event space for groups, while Tinhorn Creek,

Hillside Estate and Summerhill Pyramid Winery have restaurants

available for group dinners.

Silver Star Ski Resort is a popular

destination for Vernon visitors | PICTURE BC

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Pacific Host Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Place (next to Comfort Inn) Kamloops, BC V1S 1T7

Receive special room rates

Toll Free: 1-888-738-4086 Phone: 250-372-0952 Fax: 250-372-0988 www.pacifichostinnandsuites.comreservation@pacifichostinnandsuites.com

• 1 meeting room (up to 110 banquet style, up to 150 theatre style)

• High Speed Wireless Internet• Business Services (fax, print, etc)• Complimentary parking• On-site restaurant, caters to

meetings/banquets• 39 rooms • Hot tub and fitness centre • Deluxe continental breakfast • Seasonal outdoor pool

Cache CreekHotels and MotelsThe Good Knight Inn 827 Trans Canada Hwy E Box 677, Cache Creek V0K 1H0 Rita Khare........... 250-457-9500 250-457-9900

[email protected] www.goodknightinncachecreek.com

ChaseAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresChase & District Chamber of Commerce 400 Shuswap Ave PO Box 592, Chase V0E 1M0 ............. 250-679-8432 250-679-3120

[email protected] www.chasechamber.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsQuaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ........................... 800-663-4303

[email protected] www.talkingrock.ca www.quaaoutlodge.com

Hotels and MotelsQuaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ........................... 800-663-4303


Resorts/Retreats

Quaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ........................... 800-663-4303


Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesAdams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre 6349 Chief Jules Dr PO Box 588, Chase V0E 1M0 ............. 250-679-3515 250-679-3522

[email protected] www.alrcc.net

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorQuaaout Lodge & Spa at Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W, Chase V0E 1M2 Pamela Windover ........................... 800-663-4303


Christina LakeHotels and MotelsNew Horizon Motel 2037 Hunter Frontage Rd (Hwy 3), Christina Lake V0H 1E2 Daniel Yu ........................................ 250-447-9312

[email protected] www.newhorizonmotel.com

ClearwaterAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresClearwater & District Chamber of Commerce 416 Eden Rd Suite 201, Clearwater V0E 1N1 .............. 250-674-2646 250-674-3693

[email protected] www.clearwaterbcchamber.com

Hotels and MotelsWells Gray Inn 228 East Yellowhead Hwy Box 280, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-2214 250-674-3019

[email protected] www.wellsgrayinn.ca

Resorts/RetreatsAlpine Meadows Resort 3400 Dunn Lake Rd PO Box 428, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-587-6368 250-587-6361

[email protected] www.alpinemeadowsresort.com

Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch 4373 Clearwater Valley Rd Box 1768, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-3095 250-674-3131

[email protected] www.buffaloranch.ca

Restaurants52 Ridge Restaurant – Clearwater Valley Resort 373 Clearwater Valley Rd Box 1948, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-3909 250-674-3916

[email protected] www.clearwatervalley.com/52-ridge-restaurant

The Old Caboose Restaurant 260 Park Dr PO Box 2029, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-2945 250-674-0018

[email protected] www.oldcaboose.com

EnderbyBanquet FacilitiesEnderby & District Curling Club 1605 Kate St, Enderby V0E 1V2 .............. 250-838-6702 250-838-6729

www.enderbycurlingclub.ca

Hotels and MotelsHoward Johnson’s Fortunes Landing Inn 1510 George St, Enderby V0E 1V0 Kelly Hawley ...... 250-838-6825 250-838-6887

[email protected] www.enderbybc.com

Grand ForksBanquet FacilitiesOmega Restaurant 7400 Hwy 3 Box 2546, Grand Forks V0H 1H0 .............. 250-442-3124 250-442-2568

Heffley CreekResorts/RetreatsKnouff Lake Resort Box 158, Heffley Creek V0E 1Z0 ............... 250-578-8155 250-578-8683

[email protected] www.knoufflake.com

KamloopsAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresTourism Kamloops 1290 Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops V2C 6R3 Lisa Strachan...... 866-372-8081 250-372-2121

[email protected] www.tourismkamloops.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsEaglepoint Golf Resort 8888 Barnhartvale Rd, Kamloops V2C 6W1 ............. 250-573-2453 250-573-4810

[email protected] www.eaglepointgolfresort.com

Kamloops Golf & Country Club 2960 Tranquille Rd Suite 16, Kamloops V2B 8B6 .......................................... 250-376-8020

[email protected] www.kamloopsgolfclub.com

Hotels and MotelsAccent Inns Kamloops 1325 Columbia St W, Kamloops V2C 6P4 Katie Bahnsen .... 250-374-8877 250-372-0507


Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker ..... 250-828-6660 250-828-6698

[email protected] www.coastkamloopshotel.com

Comfort Inn & Suites 1810 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 .............. 250-372-0987 250-372-0967

[email protected] www.comfortinnkamloops.com

Four Points by Sheraton 1175 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1R5 Cecilia Guerrero ...... 250-374-4144 250-374-0449

[email protected] www.fourpointskamloops.com

Pacific Host Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 .............. 250-372-0952 250-372-0988

[email protected] www.pacifichostinnandsuites.com

The Plaza Hotel 405 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2A9 Tanya Bennett .... 250-377-8075 250-377-8076

[email protected] www.theplazahotel.ca

Regional Convention SpacesKamloops Convention Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 .............. 250-372-5312 250-372-5370

www.kamloopsconventioncentre.ca

Universities and CollegesThompson Rivers University 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops V2C 0C8 Lorna Gorsline .... 250-371-5812 250-828-5392

[email protected] www.tru.ca/cac

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesHoodoos at Sun Rivers 1000 Clubhouse Dr, Kamloops V2H 1T9 Lisa Atkinson ...... 250-828-9404 250-374-0374

[email protected] www.sunrivers.com/hoodoos

KelownaAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresThompson Okanagan Tourism Association 2280D Leckie Rd, Kelowna V1X 6G6 .............. 250-860-5999 250-860-9993

[email protected] www.totabc.com

Audiovisual ServicesPoints West Audio Visual Ltd 1905 Evergreen Crt Suite 8, Kelowna V1Y 9L4 Tracey Cochrane ...... 250-861-5424 250-861-5463

[email protected] www.pointswestav.com

Entertainment ServicesBowie’s Marketing & Entertainment Vasile Rd, Kelowna V1Y 6H5 Andy Bowie .................................... 250-859-2639

[email protected] www.bowiesmarketing.com

Lake City Casino Kelowna 1300 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P4 .......................................... 250-860-9467

[email protected] www.lakecitycasinos.com/kelowna

Event PlannersSynergy Events Inc 3320 Richter St Suite 203, Kelowna V1W 4V5 Lesley Spiegel .... 250-763-9009 250-762-6684

[email protected] www.synergyevents.ca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsGallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club 4320 Gallaghers Dr W, Kelowna V1W 3Z9 ............. 250-861-4240 250-861-1852

[email protected] www.golfbc.com/courses/gallaghers_canyon

Harvest Golf Club 2725 KLO Rd, Kelowna V1W 4S1 ............. 250-862-3103 250-862-3107

[email protected] www.harvestgolf.com

Kelowna Golf & Country Club 1297 Glenmore Dr, Kelowna V1Y 4P4 .............. 250-762-2531 250-868-3360

[email protected] www.kelownagolfandcountryclub.com

Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club 5101 Upper Booth Rd S, Kelowna V1X 7V8 .............. 250-765-7671 250-765-7733

[email protected] www.sunsetranchbc.com

Hotels and MotelsAbbott Villa on the Lake 1627 Abbott St, Kelowna V1Y 1A9 Rita Pluta ............ 250-763-7771 250-762-2402

[email protected] www.abbottvilla.com

Accent Inns Kelowna 1140 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E7 Mike Greenhalgh .... 250-862-8888 250-862-8884


Accommodation at University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews Nicola Residence, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ..... 888-318-8666 250-807-9157

[email protected] www.okanagan.ubcconferences.com

Coast Capri Hotel 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E8 Diane Wetherill .... 250-860-6060 250-762-3430

[email protected] www.coastcaprihotel.com

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre 1310 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 9P3 Heather Farris..... 250-763-4500 250-868-5605

[email protected] www.deltagrandokanagan.com

Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott 1655 Powick Rd, Kelowna V1X 4L1 ............... 250-763-2800 250-763-2801

www.marriott.com/ylwfiHoliday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J2 Karyn Leanne Schueler .................. 250-763-0500

250-763-7555 [email protected] www.hiexpress.com/kelownabc

Prestige Hotel Kelowna 1675 Abbott St, Kelowna V1Y 8S3 Darren Klammer ...... 250-860-7900 250-860-7997


Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre 2170 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6G8 Stan Martindale ...... 250-860-9711 250-860-3173

[email protected] www.ramadalodgehotelkelowna.com

Super 8 Kelowna 2592 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J4 Ben Hechter........ 250-762-8222 250-762-3398

[email protected] www.super8.com

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www.pacifichostinnandsuites.com

Meeting PlannersSynergy Events Inc 3320 Richter St Suite 203, Kelowna V1W 4V5 Lesley Spiegel .... 250-763-9009 250-762-6684

[email protected] www.synergyevents.ca

Total Events 936 Lloyd Jones Dr, Kelowna V1Z 2X9 Gayle Voyer ........ 250-769-9248 250-769-9247

[email protected] www.totalevents.ca

Photography – Event/VideographyColin Jewall Photo Studios Inc 415 Commonwealth Rd Unit 319, Kelowna V4V 1P4 .......................................... 250-766-9205

[email protected] www.colinjewall.com

Resorts/RetreatsBig White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 ............... 250-491-6150 250-491-6157

www.bigwhite.com

Borgata Lodge 11 3185 Via Centrale, Kelowna V1V 2A7 .......................................... 866-655-0657

[email protected] www.borgatalodge.net

Holiday Park Resort 415 Commonwealth Rd Unit 1, Kelowna V4V 1P4 Cheryl Dodman ... 250-766-4255 250-766-5492

[email protected] www.sweetlife.com

Lake Okanagan Resort 2751 Westside Rd, Kelowna V1Z 3T1 Samantha Langer .... 250-769-3511 250-769-6665

[email protected] www.lakeokanagan.com

Prestige Hotels & Resorts 516 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6C7 Tanya Stroinig .... 250-860-5858 250-860-8053


RestaurantsCabana Bar & Grille 3799 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna V1W 3K5 ............. 250-763-1955 250-763-1967

[email protected]


WildPlay Element Parks – Kelowna 5983 Highway 33 South, Kelowna V1P 1H8 Guest Services ............................... 888-495-2251


Translation Services/InterpretersEVA Office 2040 Gordon Dr Suite 109, Kelowna V1Y 3H9 Elke Taylor .......... 250-762-5820 250-762-5899

[email protected] www.evaoffice.com

Universities and CollegesConferences & Accommodation at UBC – Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ..... 888-318-8666 250-807-9157


Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesConferences & Accommodation at UBC – Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding .. 888-318-8666 250-807-9157


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.The Kelowna Museums Society 470 Queensway Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6S7 Nikki Valetta ....... 778-478-0325 250-868-9272

[email protected] www.kelownamuseums.ca

LumbyCaterersBig Steve’s Catering 735 Arbutus Rd Box 874, Lumby V0E 2G0 Steve White ....... 250-547-6042 250-547-6042

[email protected] www.cateringinvernon.com

MerrittAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresMerritt & District Chamber of Commerce 2058 Granite Ave, Merritt V1K 1A1 .......................................... 250-378-5634

[email protected] www.merrittchamber.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Nicola Inn 4025 Walters St, Merritt V1K 1K1 .............. 250-378-4253 250-378-6869

[email protected] www.bestwestern.comMerritt Desert Inn 2350 Voght St PO Box 609, Merritt V1K 1B8 .............. 250-378-2254 250-378-2512

[email protected] www.merrittdesertinn.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCity of Merritt 2185 Voght St Box 189, Merritt V1K 1B8 James Umpherson ......................... 250-378-2442

250-378-2600 [email protected] www.merritt.ca

Merritt Civic Centre 1950 Mamette Ave PO Box 189, Merritt V1K 1B8 .............. 250-315-1050 250-315-1075

[email protected] www.merritt.ca

NaramataResorts/RetreatsSandy Beach Lodge & Resort 4275 Mill Rd PO Box 8, Naramata V0H 1N0 Michael & Linda Newton ............... 250-496-5765

250-496-5765 [email protected] www.sandybeachresort.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesNaramata Centre 3375 3rd St PO Box 68, Naramata V0H 1N0 Marilyn Mottola ...... 250-496-5751 250-496-5800

[email protected] www.naramatacentre.net

Okanagan FallsResorts/RetreatsOkanagan Paradise Resorts 800 Railway Ln, Okanagan Falls V0H 1R0 Elaine Gowing ................................ 250-497-8627

[email protected] www.okanaganparadiseresorts.com

OliverCaterersAzorean Catering RR2 S43 C7 3232 Hwy 97, Oliver V0H 1T0 Jose Rodrigues............................... 250-488-2360

[email protected]

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Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBurrowing Owl Estate Winery 100 Burrowing Owl Pl RR1 Site 52 Comp 20, Oliver V0H 1K0 .............. 877-498-0620 250-498-0621

[email protected] www.burrowingowlwine.ca

OsoyoosHotels and MotelsHoliday Inn & Suites 7906 Main St Box 1019, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. 250-495-7223 250-495-6899

[email protected] www.holidayinosoyoos.com

Resorts/RetreatsSpirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa 1200 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. 250-495-5445 250-495-5447

[email protected] www.spiritridge.caWatermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Rochelle McKelvie ......................... 250-495-5500

250-495-5308 [email protected] www.watermarkbeachresort.com

RestaurantsCampo Marina Café & Restaurant 5907 Main St, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 .............. 250-495-7650 250-495-7614

www.campomarina.com


Destination Osoyoos PO Box 500, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Jo Knight ............ 250-495-5070 250-495-5412

[email protected] www.destinationosoyoos.com

Ideal for strategic meetings and conferences from 10 to 400 people. Offering pre- and post-activities: golfing, boating, wine tours, desert walks, fishing, spa, fine cuisine, museum and art gallery.

PentictonAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresPenticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre 553 Railway St, Penticton V2A 8S3 Sherrie Burechailo.......................... 800-663-5052

250-492-6119 [email protected] www.tourismpenticton.com

Audiovisual ServicesConcept Audio Works Inc 100 Nelson Ave, Penticton V2A 2K9 Stan Binns .......... 250-493-4883 250-493-3406

[email protected] www.conceptaudioworks.com

Event PlannersHoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill ........... 250-490-6084 250-276-4886

[email protected] www.hoodooadventures.ca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsPenticton Golf & Country Club 600 Comox St PO Box 158, Penticton V2A 6K3 .............. 250-492-5626 250-492-8823

[email protected] www.pentictongolf.ca

Hotels and MotelsDays Inn & Conference Centre Penticton 152 Riverside Dr, Penticton V2A 5Y4 Joe Morelli ......... 250-493-6616 250-493-6615

[email protected] www.daysinnpenticton.ca

Penticton Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre & Casino 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 7M5 Jo A Norton-Westwood ................. 250-493-9772

250-493-0607 [email protected] www.pentictonlakesideresort.com

Ramada Inn & Suites 1050 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 2C3 .............. 250-492-8926 250-492-2778

[email protected] www.pentictonramada.com

Sandman Hotel Penticton 939 Burnaby Ave W, Penticton V2A 1G7 .............. 250-493-7151 250-493-3767


Photography – Event/VideographyPhotography by Chris 385 Martin St, Penticton V2A 5K6 Chris Cornett ...... 800-665-2924 250-492-2355

[email protected] www.photosbychris.ca

Resorts/RetreatsApex Mountain Inn 300 Strayhorse Rd, Penticton V2A 8Z9 .............. 250-292-8126 250-292-8127

[email protected] www.apexmountaininn.com

God’s Mountain Estate 4898 Lakeside Rd, Penticton V2A 8W4 Sarah Allen......... 250-490-4800 250-490-4800

[email protected] www.godsmountain.com

Team BuildingHoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill ........... 250-490-6084 250-276-4886

[email protected] www.hoodooadventures.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesPenticton Trade & Convention Centre 273 Power St, Penticton V2A 7K9 Paul O’Beirn........ 250-490-2460 250-490-2467

[email protected] www.pentictonconventioncentre.com

South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton V2A 9C4 .......................................... 250-490-2460

[email protected] www.soec.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorSS Sicamous Restoration Society 1099 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton V2A 1B7 .............. 250-492-0403 250-490-0492

[email protected] www.sssicamous.com

PrincetonHotels and MotelsCanada’s Best Value Inn & Suites 169 No 3 Hwy PO Box 1555, Princeton V0X 1W0 Marilyn Kotyk ..... 250-295-3537 250-295-3547

[email protected] Villager Inn 244 4 St Box 160, Princeton V0X 1W0 Pat Kennedy ....... 877-295-6996 250-295-3667

[email protected] www.villagerinn.ca

Resorts/RetreatsRockRidge Canyon 2000 Willies Ranch Rd Box 1299, Princeton V0X 1W0 Rick Butler .......... 250-870-9030 250-295-0059

[email protected] www.rockridgecanyon.com

Salmon ArmAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresShuswap Tourism 781 Marine Park Dr NE Box 978, Salmon Arm V1E 4P1 Wendy Byhre .................................. 250-833-5906

[email protected] www.shuswaptourism.ca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsSonseekers Ridge Golf Course 247 Black Rd, Salmon Arm V1E 2P6 Robert Black ................................... 250-833-0258

[email protected] www.sonseekersridgegolf.com

Hotels and MotelsPodollan Inn 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Paul Ziika ............ 888-668-4180 250-832-0961

[email protected] www.podollan.com

Resorts/RetreatsPodollan Inn 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Paul Ziika ............ 888-668-4180 250-832-0961

[email protected] www.podollan.com

Silver Star MountainResorts/RetreatsSilver Star Mountain Resort PO Box 3002, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 Louise Gordon .... 250-558-6083 250-558-6090

[email protected] www.skisilverstar.com

SummerlandGolf Courses & Country ClubsSummerland Golf & Country Club 2405 Mountain Ave Box 348, Summerland V0H 1Z0 .............. 250-494-7745 250-494-3257

[email protected] www.summerlandgolf.com

Hotels and MotelsSummerland Waterfront Resort and Spa 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Christine Malfair ..... 250-494-8180 250-494-8190

[email protected] www.summerlandresorthotel.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBonitas Winery 20623 McDougald Rd, Summerland V0H 1Z6 Lawrence Hopper .... 250-494-5208 250-494-7848

[email protected] www.bonitaswinery.com

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 17403 Hwy 97 N, Summerland V0H 1Z0 Jodie Hopper ...... 250-494-0451 250-494-3456

[email protected] www.sumacridge.comSummerland Waterfront Resort and Spa 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Christine Malfair ..... 250-494-8180 250-494-8190

[email protected] www.summerlandresorthotel.com

Sun PeaksHotels and MotelsHearthstone Lodge 3170 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 Trevor Carr .......... 888-659-2211 250-578-8527

[email protected] www.hearthstoneresort.com

Resorts/RetreatsSun Peaks Resort 1280 Alpine Rd, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 .............. 250-578-7222 250-578-7223

[email protected] www.sunpeaksresort.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesTourism Sun Peaks 3250 Village Way Unit 13, Sun Peaks V0E 5N0 Louise Bermudez ..... 778-689-5912 250-578-2552

[email protected] www.sunpeaksresort.com

ValemountHotels and MotelsBest Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites 1950 Hwy 5 South PO Box 1060, Valemount V0E 2Z0 Stefanie Han ...... 250-566-0086 250-566-4149

[email protected] www.bestwesternvalemount.com

VernonAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresGreater Vernon Chamber of Commerce 2901 32nd St Suite 102, Vernon V1T 5M2 George Duffy ...... 250-545-0771 250-545-3114

[email protected] www.vernonchamber.ca

Tourism Vernon 701 Hwy 97 S, Vernon V1B 3W4 Michelle Jefferson ......................... 800-665-0795

250-275-0114 [email protected] www.tourismvernon.com

CaterersParty in the Kitchen Catering Co 3101 48th Ave Suite 400, Vernon V1T 3R5 Don Eyers ........... 250-549-4744 250-549-4707

[email protected] www.vernoncatering.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsVernon Golf & Country Club 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon V1T 6V2 .............. 250-542-0151 250-542-5468

[email protected] www.vernongolf.com

Hotels and MotelsHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 4716 34 St, Vernon V1T 5Y9 .............. 250-550-7777 250-260-7728

[email protected] www.vernonexpress.com

Prestige Hotel Vernon 4411 32nd St, Vernon V1T 9G8 David Gibbs ........ 250-558-5991 250-558-5996


Sandman Inn Vernon 4201 32nd St, Vernon V1T 5P3 ............... 250-542-4325 250-542-8379

[email protected] www.sandmanhotels.ca

Village Green Hotel 4801 27th St, Vernon V1T 4Z1 Joan Spencer ..... 250-542-3321 250-549-4252

[email protected] www.villagegreenhotel.com

Resorts/RetreatsPredator Ridge Resort 301 Village Centre Pl, Vernon V1H 1T2 Ingrid Dilschneider ......................... 888-578-6688

250-503-3411 [email protected] www.predatorridge.com

Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 1T2 Wendy Patriquin ..... 250-541-2152 250-275-1610

[email protected] www.sparklinghill.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBest Western Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre 3914 32nd St, Vernon V1T 5P1 Mark Nahirny ..... 250-545-3755 250-545-4485

[email protected] www.rpbhotels.com

Vernon Golf & Country Club 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd, Vernon V1T 6V2 .............. 250-542-0151 250-542-5468

[email protected] www.vernongolf.com

Vernon Recreation Complex 3310 37 Ave, Vernon V1T 2Y5 Doug Ross .......... 250-545-6035 250-550-3705

[email protected] www.greatervernonrecreation.ca

Wesbild Centre 3445 43rd Ave, Vernon V1T 8P5 Stan Mitchell...... 250-550-3257 250-542-5708

[email protected] www.wesbildcentre.ca

West KelownaAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresWestbank & District Chamber of Commerce 2372 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2H9 Karen Beaubier ..... 250-768-3378 250-768-3465

[email protected] www.westbankchamber.com

Hotels and MotelsHoliday Inn West Kelowna 2569 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2J6 Gene Stafford ..... 250-768-8879 250-768-8891

[email protected] www.holidayinnwestkelowna.com

Wyndham’s Super 8 West Kelowna 1655 Westgate Rd, West Kelowna V1Z 3P1 Kirk Pankey ......... 250-769-2355 250-769-2370

[email protected] www.super8westkelowna.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesMission Hill Family Estate 1730 Mission Hill Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2E4 Heather Robinson........................... 250-768-6461

250-768-2267 [email protected] www.missionhillwinery.com

Quails’ Gate Winery 3303 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna V1Z 2H3 Julia Garner........ 250-769-4451 250-769-3451

[email protected] www.quailsgate.com

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Balfour, 109

Castlegar, 109

Cranbrook, 109

Crawford Bay, 109

Creston, 110

Edgewood, 110

Fairmont Hot Springs, 110

Fernie, 110

Golden, 110

Invermere, 110

Kaslo, 110

Kimberley, 110

Nakusp, 110

Nelson, 110

Panorama, 110

Radium Hot Springs, 110

Revelstoke, 110

Rossland, 110

Trail, 110

Windermere, 110

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Elkford

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Fruitvale

Montrose

Salmo

RosslandGrand Forks

CrestonKitchener

Lister

Fauquier

Edgewood

Nakusp

Revelstoke

Trout Lake

Mica Creek

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Malakwa

Golden

Parson

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Rogers Pass

Needles

New DenverSilverton

Winlaw

Slocan

Elko

Jaffray

Riondel

Meadow Creek

Windermere

Jasper

Beaton

Skookumchuck

Canal Flats

Fort SteeleGray Creek

Boswell

Wycliffe

Ymir

Yahk

Moyle

Christina Lake

Ainsworth Hot Springs

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By Jen O’Rourke

Get a taste of some of the most breathtaking scenery B.C. has

to offer by hosting your next event in the Kootenay Rockies,

a region that has something to offer to everyone.

Home to four of the province’s seven national parks and the

Powder Highway – a collection of eight alpine and 56 back coun-

try powder providers – it’s an easy destination choice to enjoy

your favourite winter activities.

Not a fan of the cold? Warm up in the natural mineral hot

springs or tee off in the summer on one of the 27 championship

golf courses in the region.

With draws like these and air service to Calgary, Edmonton and

Vancouver, this region is a natural choice to host an unforgettable

event.

Mountainous opportunitiesHost your next event slope-side

Practise your

swing at one

of Fairmont’s

renowned golf

courses | TOURISM

BRITISH COLUMBIA

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Flight friendly The largest community in the Kootenays, Cranbrook is a

major transportation hub for the area. The Canadian Rockies

International Airport lies a short 15 kilometres away and has

fl ights from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.

The city has a rich railway history and is home to the Canadian

Museum of Rail Travel, Trains Deluxe, which received national his-

toric designation in 2011. Directly adjacent to this attraction is the

Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort which can accommodate events

for up to 500 people. Prestige has resorts with conference facili-

ties throughout the Kootenay Rockies region, including resorts in

Nelson, Radium Hot Springs, Rossland and Golden.

In the downtown area you’ll fi nd the Heritage Inn and

Convention Centre, which has facilities to

host groups of up to 250, and the Days

Inn which has meeting room capacities for

up to 300.

Moving towards the town of Kimberley,

and fi ve minutes away from the airport, is

the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino. The

resort has six diff erent meeting rooms for

groups of up to 100 and a newly added

pavilion that can host up to 350 in a ban-

quet setting.

Kimberley is surrounded by natural wonders,

including the Maryville Falls which lie just south of

the town next to an Eco Park | TOURISM BC/DAVID GLUNS

Located minutes away from the airport,

the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino

has six diff erent meeting rooms plus an

outdoor pavilion

The mountain city of Kimberley has

numerous walking trails and a beautiful

shopping district | TOURISM BC/DAVID GLUNS

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Known for its 800-hectare nature park and the town’s commit-

ment to be completely accessible via walking trails, Kimberley is

a natural destination choice for those craving the beauty of the

outdoors.

Kimberley itself is home to one of the largest conference facili-

ties in the Kootenays. The Kimberley Conference and Athletic

Centre has several different meeting spaces that can be arranged

to hold groups from eight to 500.

Rocky rejuvenationSituated in the Elk Valley of the Kootenays and surrounded by

the Rockies, the historic mining town of Fernie appeals to the

outdoor enthusiast with endless activities. Providing an above

average nine-metre snowfall in the winter allows for great winter

sports conditions. In the summer, take advantage of the many

mountain biking trails and river rafting tours.

Fernie offers one of the most distinctive meeting facilities in

the Kootenay Region, the Fernie Arts Station. The station is a

restoration of a Canada Pacific Rail station from 1908, placed just

a few metres from its original site. It provides a unique banquet

hall setting with room for up to 120 people. Alternatively, the Best

Western Fernie Mountain Lodge has meeting room capacity for

200.

If it’s a peaceful adventure you seek, then Elkford is the place

for you. Surrounded by unparalleled wilderness, this mining town

is on the rise with a fast growing population of 3,000. The town

offers a brand new, energy efficient, 1,800-square-foot conference

centre, designed specifically to have a highly reduced environ-

mental footprint.

Soak in the sceneryRadium Hot Springs is an idyllic setting for a wide variety of

people. Its renowned golf resorts and natural hot springs make it

a huge draw for those who want to relax surrounded by breath-

taking scenery. It is home to 1,000 year-round residents and

the Radium Resort, which has conference facilities for up to 150

people.

About 25 minutes south of Radium Hot Springs, sitting right

at the heart of the Rockies, you’ll find Fairmont Hot Springs. The

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has venues that can accommodate

from 10 to 300 people. Other draws of the area include champi-

onship golf courses and gourmet dining.

Mountain meetingsLocated along the west side of Kootenay Lake, tucked into the

Selkirk mountains, Nelson provides a warm Victorian-style set-

ting with many heritage buildings, along with great dining and

amenities. Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn provides great value

with banquet facilities fully equipped for up to 250 people.

A triple mountain threat, Golden is ringed by the Selkirk, Purcell

and Rocky Mountains. This unique location also puts it in close

proximity to six of Canada’s national parks. The town offers many

attractions, such as ice climbing and the edelweiss village, an old

Swiss-style town built in the early 1900s by settlers working on

expanding the railway west. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort offers

amazing views, popular adventure terrain and meeting facilities

for groups of up to 180.

Revelstoke’s distinctive location makes it a haven

for ski and snowboard enthusiasts | ERIC BERGER

Showcasing the railway history of the region, the Fernie Arts

Station is a restored rail station from 1908 capable of hosting

events of up to 120 people

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has the

most elevated restaurant in Canada

and offers panoramic views of the

surrounding mountains | TOURISM BC/DAVID GLUNS

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Heading west on Highway 1, approximately 55 kilometres from

Golden, you’ll find the Heather Mountain Lodge. Its secluded

location makes it a great destination to hold a conference and

enjoy some mountain solitude. It has conference facilities that

can accommodate up to 90 people.

Keep heading west through the beautiful Rogers Pass for 89

kilometres and you’ll find one of the largest cities in the interior,

Revelstoke. Located at the crossing of the Columbia River and

surrounded by the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, Revelstoke

offers excellent snow conditions and the longest vertical faces in

North America, long attracting ski and snowmobile enthusiasts

alike.

Revelstoke Mountain Lodge boasts amazing views and has

conference accommodations for up 350 guests. Additionally, it

offers outdoor spaces customized to suit specific needs.

Coast Hillcrest Resort has an assortment of three different

meeting rooms that can hold up to 150 people.

Revelstoke’s unique location makes

it a haven for ski and snowboard

enthusiasts | ERIC BERGER

BalfourAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresBalfour & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2, Balfour V0G 1C0 ............. 250-229-2113

[email protected] www.balfourcanada.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsBalfour Golf Course & Osprey Mountain Grill 602 Queens Bay Rd Box 139, Balfour V0G 1C0 Barry Studer ....... 250-229-5655 250-229-5635

[email protected] www.golfbalfour.com

Hotels and MotelsKootenay Lakeview Lodge 1285 Queen Bay Rd Box 201, Balfour V0G 1C0 Reg Clarkson ...... 250-229-4141 250-229-4451

[email protected] www.kootenaylakeviewlodge.com

CastlegarAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresCastlegar & District Chamber of Commerce 1995 6th Ave, Castlegar V1N 4B7 .............. 250-365-6313 250-365-5778

[email protected] www.castlegar.com

Hotels and MotelsQuality Inn Castlegar 1935 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W8 ............ 250-365-2177 250-365-3877

[email protected] www.qualityinncastlegar.com

Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar 1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar V1N 2W7 ............ 250-365-8444 250-365-8423


Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCastlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Ave, Castlegar V1N 3B2 Verona Walker.... 250-365-3386 250-365-0127

[email protected] www.rdck.bc.ca

CranbrookAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresCranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce 2279 Cranbrook St N Box 84, Cranbrook V1C 4H6 Karin Penner ....... 250-426-5914 250-426-3873

[email protected] www.cranbrookchamber.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsMission Hills Golf Course 3320 Theatre Rd PO Box 405, Cranbrook V1C 7B8 .............. 250-489-3009 250-489-3050

[email protected] www.golfingmissionhills.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Cranbrook Hotel 1019 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3S4 Crystal Scott ....... 250-417-4002 250-417-4012


Days Inn Cranbrook 600 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3R7 .............. 250-426-6683 250-426-6608

[email protected] www.cranbrookdaysinn.com

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook 803 Cranbrook St North, Cranbrook V1C 3S2 Collin Johnston ..... 250-489-4301 250-489-5758

[email protected] www.heritageinn.net

Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook 209 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook V1C 6R9 David Kroeker ..... 250-417-0444 250-417-0400


Resorts/RetreatsSt Eugene Golf Resort & Casino 7777 Mission Rd, Cranbrook V1C 7E5 Allyson Blake...... 250-420-2007 250-420-2026

[email protected] www.steugene.ca

Taxi/LimoStar Taxi 1475 Theatre Rd Suite E, Cranbrook V1C 7G3 Gurpreet Manj .... 250-426-3888 250-489-2158

[email protected] www.members.shaw.ca/Travel.star

Universities and CollegesCollege of the Rockies 2700 College Way PO Box 8500, Cranbrook V1C 5L7 Donna Kraus-Hagerman ................. 250-489-2751

250-489-1790 [email protected] www.cotr.bc.ca

Crawford BayAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresKootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce PO Box 120, Crawford Bay V0B 1S0 Jamie Cox........... 250-227-9315 250-227-9441

[email protected] www.kootenaylake.bc.ca

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Radium Hot Springs is home to Canada’s

biggest mineral hot springs pool | TOURISM

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Besides 360 degrees of spectacular scenery in 4 seasons, our facility offers:

Variety of meeting rooms with seating up to 600 Full conference equipment including Wi Fi Access to full commercial kitchen, fitness and aquatic centre.

Contact us: Revelstoke Community Centre,Revelstoke, BC [email protected], www.cityofrevelstoke.com

RestaurantsBlack Salt Café 16072 Hwy 3A, Crawford Bay V9B 1E0 .......................................... 250-227-9596

[email protected] www.blacksaltcafe.net

CrestonAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresCreston Valley Chamber of Commerce 121 Northwest Blvd (Hwy 3) PO Box 268, Creston V0B 1G0 Jim Jacobsen ..... 250-428-4342 250-428-9411

[email protected] www.crestonvalleychamber.com

Hotels and MotelsHacienda Inn 800 Northwest Blvd, Creston V0B 1G4 Susan/Thomas Son ........................ 250-428-2224

250-428-2324 [email protected] www.haciendainn.ca

EdgewoodResorts/RetreatsWhatshan Lake Retreat 645 Whatshan Lake Rd, Edgewood V0G 1J0 Colleen Marshall ............................ 250-275-4793

[email protected] www.whatshan.com

Fairmont Hot SpringsGolf Courses & Country ClubsRiverside Golf Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 Nancy Hetherington ....................... 250-345-6012

250-345-6616 [email protected] www.fairmonthotsprings.com

Resorts/RetreatsFairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 Nancy Hetherington ....................... 800-663-4979

250-345-6616 [email protected] www.fairmonthotsprings.com

FernieGolf Courses & Country ClubsFernie Golf & Country Club 201 Fairway Dr, Fernie V0B 1M5 Mel Dies ............. 250-423-7773 250-423-6575

[email protected] www.golffernie.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge 1622 7th Ave PO Box 2680, Fernie V0B 1M0 Wojtek W Hellwig .......................... 250-423-5500

250-423-5501 [email protected] www.bestwesternfernie.com

Resorts/RetreatsFernie Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way, Fernie V0B 1M1 ............. 250-423-5000 250-423-5065

[email protected] www.ferniestanfordresort.com

Island Lake Lodge Box 1229 602A 2nd Ave, Fernie V0B 1M0 ............. 888-422-8754 250-423-4055

[email protected] www.islandlakeresorts.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesThe Arts Station 601 1st Ave Box 1453, Fernie V0B 1M0 Courtney Baker ..... 250-423-4842 250-423-4842

[email protected] www.theartsstation.com

GoldenAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresGolden Area Initiatives 111 Golden Donald Upper Rd PO Box 20190, Golden V0A 1H0 Suzanne McCrimmon ..................... 250-344-2420

888-329-9756 [email protected] www.goldenbritishcolumbia.com

Hotels and MotelsPrestige Inn Golden 1049 Trans Canada Hwy N, Golden V0A 1H0 Sebastian Hofstetter ...................... 250-344-7990

250-344-7902 [email protected] www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Resorts/RetreatsGlenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa 913 Oster Rd PO Box 2078, Golden V0A 1H0 Doris Urban .................................... 250-344-7638

[email protected] www.glenoglelodge.com

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort 1500 Kicking Horse Trail PO Box 839, Golden V0A 1H0 .............. 866-754-5425 250-439-5401

[email protected] www.kickinghorseresort.com

Purcell Mountain Lodge PO Box 1829, Golden V0A 1H0 ....... 250-344-2639

[email protected] www.purcellmountainlodge.com

Quantum Leaps Lodge 2119 Blaeberry Rd, Golden V0A 1H1 Anette Boelman .... 250-344-2114 250-344-7801

[email protected] www.quantumleaps.ca

InvermereAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresColumbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Hwy 93/95 PO Box 1019, Invermere V0A 1K0 .............. 250-342-2844 250-342-3261

[email protected] www.cvchamber.ca

Floral Design and PlantsThe Stem Floral Design & Giftware 305 Third Avenue Suite 2, Invermere V0A 1K7 Shandrea O’Brien .... 250-342-7559 250-342-7558

[email protected]

KasloVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesKaslo Hotel & Brew Pub 430 Front St Box 340, Kaslo V0G 1M0 Heather Wilson..... 250-353-7714 888-471-6628

[email protected] www.kaslohotel.com

KimberleyVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesKimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre 290 North Star Blvd Box 65, Kimberley V1A 2Y5 Grant Sharam ..... 250-427-6802 250-427-4180

[email protected] www.meetkimberley.ca

NakuspAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresNakusp Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre 92 6th Ave NW PO Box 387, Nakusp V0G 1R0 Cedra Eichenauer .... 250-265-4234 250-265-3808

[email protected] www.nakusparrowlakes.com

NelsonHotels and MotelsBest Western Plus Baker Street Inn 153 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4H1 Crystal Pollock .... 250-352-3525 250-352-2995

[email protected] www.bwbakerstreetinn.com

Hume Hotel 422 Vernon St, Nelson V1L 4E5 ............... 250-352-5331 250-352-5214

[email protected] www.humehotel.comPrestige Lakeside Resort Nelson 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson V1L 6G3 John LeBleu........ 250-352-7222 250-352-3966


Resorts/RetreatsBlaylock’s Mansion 1679 Hwy 3A, Nelson V1L 6J7 Dan McGauley.... 250-825-2200 250-825-4123

[email protected] www.blaylock.ca

PanoramaResorts/RetreatsPanorama Mountain Village 2000 Panorama Dr Bag 7000, Panorama V0A 1T0 .............. 250-342-6941 250-341-4199

[email protected] www.panoramaresort.com

Radium Hot SpringsBanquet FacilitiesRadium Resort 8100 Golf Course Rd, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Theresa Molto .... 250-347-9311 250-347-6299

[email protected] www.radiumresort.com

Equipment and Supply RentalsMB7 Tent & Party Rentals PO Box 216, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Monika Bernhardt .......................... 250-347-9238

[email protected] www.tentandpartyrentals.ca

Hotels and MotelsPark Inn 4873 Stanley St Box 141, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Sadik Dnidina ..... 250-347-9582 250-347-9910

[email protected] www.parkinn.bc.caPrestige Inn Radium Hot Springs 7493 Main St W, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 ............. 250-347-2300 250-347-2345


RevelstokeAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresRevelstoke Chamber of Commerce 204 Campbell Ave Box 490, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Meghan Tabor .... 250-837-5345 250-837-4223

[email protected] www.revelstokechamber.com

Banquet FacilitiesGlacier House Resort 1870 Glacier Lane, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Kari Martin ......... 250-837-9594 250-837-9592

[email protected] www.glacierhouse.com

Hotels and MotelsPowder Springs Inn 200 3rd St W PO Box 530, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Emma Kirkland ... 250-837-5151 250-837-5111

[email protected] www.powdersprings.ca

Resorts/RetreatsCoast Hillcrest Resort Hotel PO Box 1979, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Chantal Faucher ...... 250-837-3322 250-837-3340

[email protected] www.hillcresthotel.com

Glacier House Resort 1870 Glacier Lane, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Kari Martin ......... 250-837-9594 250-837-9592

[email protected] www.glacierhouse.comMulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn and Wedding Chapel 4200 Hwy 23 S Box 1220, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Cornelia and Rene J/Hueppi .......... 250-837-8649

877-295-7019 [email protected] www.mulvehillcreek.com

Three Valley Lake Chateau 8903 Trans Canada Hwy PO Box 860, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 .............. 250-837-2109 250-837-5220

[email protected] www.3valley.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesGlacier House Resort 1870 Glacier Lane, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Kari Martin ......... 250-837-9594 250-837-9592

[email protected] www.glacierhouse.comRevelstoke Community & Aquatic Centre City of Revelstoke 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Meghan MacIsaac ......................... 250-837-9351

250-837-9355 [email protected] www.cityofrevelstoke.com

RosslandHotels and MotelsPrestige Mountain Resort Rossland 1919 Columbia Ave Box 1958, Rossland V0G 1Y0 John LeBleu........ 250-362-7375 250-362-7373


TrailAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresTrail & District Chamber of Commerce 1199 Bay Ave Suite 200, Trail V1R 4A4 .............. 250-368-3144 250-368-6427

[email protected] www.trailchamber.bc.ca

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Plus Columbia River Hotel 1001 Rossland Ave, Trail V1R 3N7 .............. 250-368-3355 250-368-3930

[email protected] www.bwcolumbiariverhotel.com

WindermereCommunity HallsWindermere Community Hall 4726 North St, Windermere V0B 2L2 Cheri Hann...................................... 250-341-3383

[email protected] www.windermerecommunity.ca

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100 Mile House, 116

108 Mile Ranch, 116

Anahim Lake, 116

Barkerville, 116

Bella Coola, 116

Chilanko Forks, 116

Clinton, 116

Forest Grove, 116

Gold Bridge, 116

Kleena Kleene, 116

Lillooet, 116

Nimpo Lake, 116

Quesnel, 116

Wells, 116

Williams Lake, 116

Dawsons Landing

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Lac La Hache

Horsefly

Big CreekDog Creek

Alkali Lake

Wells

Barkerville

Waglisla(Old Bella Bella)

Bella Bella

Ocean Falls Hagensborg

Tatla Lake

Nimpo Lake

Anahim Lake

BELLA COOLA

GoldBridge

Lillooet

Pavillion

KAMLOOPS

Merritt

CacheCreek

Jesmond

Clinton

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Big Bar Creek

Chasm

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Kersley

Cottonwood

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Shearwater

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By Peter Mitham

Williams Lake sits at the crossroads of one of the most

diverse slices of the B.C. Interior. The community may

have stampede grounds and ranching at its heart, but

north of town lies the expansive forests and mining country that

first drew European inhabitants here. To the west, Highway 20 runs

west to the coast past lakes as rich with fish as any Pacific inlet.

Small-scale venues offering intimate meeting spaces and rustic

team-building experiences are what makes the region special.

While groups of up to 500 people can be accommodated in

select locations, most venues are geared for groups of 50 or less.

Charter flights from larger centres are typically the key means of

accessing the region’s diverse offerings, whether fishing lodges,

adventure tour opportunities or guest ranches.

Saddle upChilcotin Cariboo Coast region offers new trails to refreshment

Echo Valley

instills a touch of

Thailand in the

B.C. wilderness



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Striking goldA century and a half after the Cariboo gold rush attracted

fortune-seekers by the thousands, groups still come for the

region’s frontier spirit and wilderness. While the roaring gold rush

towns are quieter now, places like Quesnel trade on the legacy

of the gold rush with the colourfully named Billy Barker Casino

and Hotel, which can host groups of up to 100. A larger venue is

the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre, which can

accommodate 236 people in its main hall. Smaller rooms are

available for seminar-style discussions.

Wells, a former mining town, offers the 16,000-square-foot

Wells Community Hall. The brightly painted yellow venue accom-

modates audiences of up to 400, as well as 200-person banquets.

The region’s southern half is served by the 100 Mile House

LEFT, BELOW: A taste of First

Nations culture welcomes

corporate groups at Spirit

Bear Lodge, tailored to

meetings of up to 24 | DOUG

NEASLOSS



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Lodge and Conference Centre, 90 kilometres south of Williams

Lake. The centre’s Martin Exeter Hall boasts a 478-square-foot

stage. The hall itself seats 275 people, while adjacent dining facili-

ties can accommodate 150 people.

Moose Meadows Farm is a popular off-site destination.

Designed to showcase a working Cariboo farm, Moose Meadows

produces a variety of niche items including seasonal wreaths and

birch syrup.

Ranging freeWilliams Lake, the capital of B.C. ranching country, is home to

the 57-room Ramada Hotel and Convention Centre, formerly the

Overlander Hotel. The convention centre accommodates up to

220 people, with smaller rooms available within the hotel itself.

Additional accommodation for overnight groups is available at

the 79-room Coast Fraser Inn, which also offers room for meet-

ings of up to 45 people.

Ranching is as important to the history of the Chilcotin and

Cariboo region as the gold rush, and a number of ranches bring

groups up-close-and-personal with the frontier.

Siwash Lake Guest Ranch at 70 Mile House, for example, offers

Activities at Tyax Wilderness Resort in Gold Bridge include

horseback riding, fishing and relaxing in the spa

Located just south of 100 Mile House, Green Lake is a place to hike, swim or fish

Soak up amenities

like fine dining

in a luxurious

environment at

Siwash Lake

Guest Ranch



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a luxury experience for groups of up to 12 people, complete with

fine dining and spa treatments.

Tyax Wilderness Resort in Gold Bridge offers groups of up to 80

people full-service conference facilities, a spa and activities from

horse riding to fishing.

An exotic twist is offered at the renovated Echo Valley Ranch

and Spa, near Clinton, which hosts groups of up to 50 people.

Thai stylings, part of the heritage of owners Norm and Nan Dove,

feature in the meeting space of the Baan Thai Pavilion, while

Thai-themed spa treatments are offered alongside yoga, trail rid-

ing and fly fishing.

The serenity and beauty of the region are a selling point for

Terra Nostra Guest Ranch in Kleena Kleene, off Highway 20 west

of Williams Lake. Terra Nostra specializes in team-building events

for groups of approximately 20 people. A lack of cell service

ensures the undivided attention of groups, which have included

delegations from Nike, BMW and other major corporations.

Typically open from June through October, the ranch also

welcomes incentive tours, as does Terra Nostra’s sister property,

Nature Trails Wilderness Lodge, a fly-in resort that was formerly

the private retreat of technology pioneer David Packard (of

Hewlett-Packard fame).

Reeled inHighway 20 ends in Bella Coola, at the head of Queen Charlotte

Sound on the region’s spectacular untamed coast. This remote

corner of B.C. is accessible largely by charter flights or boats, offer-

ing a unique experience in one of the world’s last wildernesses.

One of the largest venues is Shearwater Resort & Marina in

Bella Bella, a 90-minute flight north of Vancouver. The 52-room

property has played host to international and domestic groups,

with conference space for up to 110 people and custom-tailored

dining. Groups of 40 can be accommodated on boats sailing

from the resort on fishing expeditions, or

to view wildlife including the Kermode

(Spirit) bear and local First Nations heri-

tage sites.

Contingents from companies as diverse

as aquaculture, forestry and mining have

travelled to Spirit Bear Lodge farther north

in Klemtu, a smaller property hosting a

maximum of 24 people. Accessible by a

daily floatplane Monday to Friday, Spirit

Bear Lodge offers opportunities for cor-

porate retreats that can include wildlife

viewing, kayaking, fishing and all manner

of sightseeing.

A full-service kitchen is available in the

regular season; in the off-season, catering

is provided on an as-needed basis.

THIS PAGE: Shearwater

Lodge in Bella

Bella: a chance to

experience coastal

living, B.C.-style



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100 Mile HouseResorts/RetreatsCanim Lake Resort 4454 Newall Rd PO Box 248, 100 Mile House V0K 1J0 .............. 250-397-2355 250-397-2607

[email protected] www.canim.comSpring Lake Ranch Box 880, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 Myrna Barkowsky........................... 250-791-5776

250-791-5771 [email protected] www.springlakeranch.com

RestaurantsYummers EnRoute 407 Alder Ave Unit 1, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 .......................................... 250-395-4026

[email protected] www.yummersenroute.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities100 Mile Curling Club Box 924, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 .......................................... 250-945-9322

www.100milecurlingclub.ca100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre 98A Cecil Pl Box 340, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 Julie Gilmore ...... 250-395-5353 250-395-4085

[email protected] www.100milelodge.net

108 Mile RanchResorts/Retreats108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures 4816 Telqua Dr Box 2, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 .............. 250-791-5211 250-791-6537

[email protected] www.108golfresort.com

The Hills Health & Guest Ranch 4871 Cariboo Hwy 97 PO Box 26, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Heidi Hapalo....... 800-668-2233 250-791-6384

[email protected] www.spabc.com

Anahim LakeResorts/RetreatsAnahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort PO Box 3403, Anahim Lake V0L 1C0 Enubi M Rykes.... 800-742-9055 250-742-3489

[email protected] www.eaglesnest-resort.com

BarkervilleVenues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorBarkerville Historic Town 14301 Hwy 26 PO Box 19, Barkerville V0K 1B0 .............. 888-994-3332 250-994-3435

[email protected] www.barkerville.ca

Bella CoolaAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresBella Coola Valley Tourism PO Box 670, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 .......................................... 250-982-0092

www.bellacoola.ca

Resorts/RetreatsTweedsmuir Park Lodge PO Box 190 Courbold Rd, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 .............. 877-982-2407 604-932-5054

[email protected] www.tweedsmuirparklodge.com

Chilanko ForksHotels and MotelsWoodland Caribou Resort 3964 Puntzi Lake Rd Box 131, Chilanko Forks V0L 1H0 Dan/Jan Coates ............................. 250-481-0080

250-481-0080 [email protected] www.woodlandcaribouresort.ca

ClintonCommunity HallsClinton Memorial Hall 306 Lebourdais Ave, Clinton V0K 1K0 June Bourgo ....... 250-459-2261 250-459-2227

[email protected] www.village.clinton.bc.ca

Resorts/RetreatsBig Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd 5960 Big Bar Rd Jesmond PO Box 927, Clinton V0K 1K0 .............. 250-459-2333 250-459-2400

[email protected] www.bigbarranch.com

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa 10635 Jesmond Rd PO Box 916, Clinton V0K 1K0 .............. 604-669-3230 604-648-9842

[email protected] www.evranch.com Meeting and event space for groups up to 100, with accommodation for up to 52 guests. With the peaceful tranquility of the surrounding countryside, thinking outside of the box has never been so inspired.

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities47 Mile Sports Complex 1417 Government St PO Box 309, Clinton V0K 1K0 June Bourgo ....... 250-459-2261 250-459-2227

[email protected] www.village.clinton.bc.ca

Forest GroveResorts/RetreatsRuth Lake Lodge 3983 Ruth Lake Rd PO Box 493, Forest Grove V0K 1M0 ......................................... 250-397-2560

[email protected] www.ruthlakelodge.com

Gold BridgeResorts/Retreats

TLH Heliskiing Ltd dba Tyax Wilderness Resort & Spa 1 Tyaughton Lake Rd, Gold Bridge V0K 1P0 Shanna Selinger ............................. 250-238-2221

[email protected] www.tyax.com

Kleena KleeneResorts/RetreatsTerra Nostra Guest Ranch 9641 Highway 20, Kleena Kleene V0L 1M0 Austin Anderson............................. 888-476-1248

250-476-1255 [email protected] www.terranos.ca

LillooetAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresLillooet Museum and Visitor Centre 790 Main St Box 441, Lillooet V0K 1V0 .............. 250-256-4308 250-256-0043

[email protected] www.lillooetbc.com

Hotels and MotelsReynolds Hotel 1237 Main St, Lillooet V0K 1V0 .............. 250-256-4202 250-256-4192

[email protected] www.reynoldshotel.com

Nimpo LakeResorts/RetreatsThe Dean on Nimpo 21145 Chilcotin Hwy 20 PO Box 80, Nimpo Lake V0L 1R0 Donn Irwin .......... 888-646-7655 250-742-3332

[email protected] www.thedeanonnimpo.com

QuesnelAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresQuesnel & District Chamber of Commerce 335 Vaughan St E, Quesnel V2J 2T1 Coralee Oakes ................................ 250-992-7262

[email protected] www.quesnelchamber.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsQuesnel Golf Club 1800 Backwater Rd Box 4741, Quesnel V2J 7A5 .............. 250-249-5550 250-249-5296

[email protected] www.quesnelgolfclub.com

Hotels and MotelsQuality Inn & Suites 753 Front St, Quesnel V2J 2L2 ............... 800-663-8090 250-992-3126

[email protected] www.qualityinnquesnel.com

Ramada Limited Quesnel 383 St Laurent Ave, Quesnel V2J 2E1 ............... 250-992-5575 250-992-2254

[email protected] www.ramada.comSandman Hotel Quesnel 940 Chew Rd, Quesnel V2J 6R8 Robert Moutray..... 250-747-3511 250-747-0110


Travelodge Quesnel 524 Front St, Quesnel V2J 2K6 Raj Sood ............. 250-992-7071 250-992-2873

[email protected] www.travelodgequesnel.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCommunity Futures 335A Vaughan St, Quesnel V2J 2T1 Christine Kinnie .... 250-992-2322 250-992-7700

[email protected] www.cfquesnel.com

Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre 500 North Star Rd, Quesnel V2J 5P6 Sue Millership .... 250-992-8200 250-992-6866

[email protected] www.city.quesnel.bc.ca

Quesnel and District Twin Arenas 500 Barlow Ave, Quesnel V2J 2C4 Lori McKee ......... 250-992-7125 250-992-9297

[email protected] www.quesnel.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorBilly Barker Casino Hotel 308 McLean St, Quesnel V2J 2N9 .............. 250-992-5533 250-992-1103

[email protected] www.billybarkercasino.com

WellsCommunity HallsDistrict of Wells Box 219, Wells V0K 2R0 Jason Griffin ....... 250-994-3330 250-994-3331

[email protected] www.wellsbc.com

Wells Community Hall 4243 Sanders Ave, Wells V0K 2R0 .............. 250-994-3330 250-994-3331

[email protected] www.wellscommunityhall.com

Williams LakeHotels and MotelsCoast Fraser Inn Hotel 285 Donald Rd, Williams Lake V2G 4K4 .............. 250-398-7055 250-398-8269


Overlander Hotel 1118 Lakeview Cres, Williams Lake V2G 1A3 .............. 250-392-3321 250-392-3983

[email protected] www.overlanderhotel.com

Super 8 Motel Williams Lake 1712 Broadway Ave S, Williams Lake V2G 2W4............. 250-398-8884 250-398-8270

[email protected] www.super8.com

Resorts/RetreatsElysia Resort on Quesnel Lake PO Box 4069, Williams Lake V2G 2V2 Harmony Bercar .... 250-243-2433 250-243-2433

[email protected] www.elysiaresort.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCariboo Memorial Recreation Complex 525 Proctor St, Williams Lake V2G 4J1 .............. 250-398-7665 250-398-7884

[email protected] www.activewilliamslake.com

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Fort Nelson, 122

Fort St John, 122

Fraser Lake, 123

Hazelton, 123

Houston, 123

Mackenzie, 123

Prince George, 123

Prince Rupert, 123

Princess Royal Island, 123

Skidegate Haida Gwaii, 123

Smithers, 123

Terrace, 123

Tumbler Ridge, 123

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Northern exposureMeeting expectations from Haida Gwaii to Prince George to Fort Nelson

Totem poles stand near the beach outside the Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay in Skidegate | ABORIGINAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF BC

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By Lorne Mallin

Northern British Columbia stretches up to the Yukon, east to

the Peace country, down to Prince George, and west – way

west – to the misty isles of Haida Gwaii.

Formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii

plays host to conferences and business meetings in culturally rich

settings. The 53,000-square-foot Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay

Llnagaay in Skidegate is the main facility amid totem poles and

striking cedar longhouses at the water’s edge. The Performance

House has space for 200 attendees; two well-equipped class-

rooms and the large, open Welcome House are also available.

Elsewhere on the islands, halfway between Masset in the north

and Queen Charlotte in the south, the First Nations–owned and

operated Haida House at Tllal has three areas for groups varying

in size from six to 40.

Another Northern B.C. waterfront attraction in a spectacular

setting is King Pacific Lodge on Princess Royal Island. Equipped

with satellite Internet and telephone systems, the famous fishing

lodge features meeting facilities for up to 34 guests.

Whale of a timePrince Rupert is the main city on the northern coast and offers

a wide variety of meeting facilities and ecotourism opportuni-

ties. Facilities include the North Coast Meeting and Convention

Centre with more than 10,000 square feet

of space and the Crest Hotel’s over 4,000

square feet. The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre

has four meeting rooms, the Lester Centre

of the Arts seats 700, and the Highliner

Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre can

handle up to 330 in its ballroom among

other meeting areas. Cosier is the marina-

view loft at Breakers Pub, which can seat

60 with a 50-foot screen for presentations.

In addition to a 100-passenger boat for

events, Prince Rupert Adventure Tours

thrills guests with marine excursions to

see humpback, orca, grey and minke

whales, as well as grizzly bears in the

Khutzeymateen Valley. Don’t leave home

without your camera.

Also picture perfect, farther east

between Prince Rupert and Prince

George is alpine-themed Smithers with

A grizzly relaxes with her cub at

the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear

Sanctuary, a provincial park 45

kilometres northeast of Prince

Rupert | DOUG DAVIS, PRINCE RUPERT ADVENTURE TOURS

Woodlands Inn & Suites in Fort Nelson

has more than 2,400 square feet of

space in its flexible configurations

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the popular ski destination Hudson Bay Mountain as a backdrop.

Hudson Bay Lodge’s 4,300-square-foot Summit Ballroom can

handle 385 people, and two of its 10 meeting rooms have been

renovated in the past year.

Heli-ski heavenWith more than 300 business-class hotel rooms downtown,

Prince George is B.C.’s “northern capital” with the most meeting

possibilities in the region. The Coast Inn of the North has the larg-

est hotel conference facilities with 8,500 square feet on two levels

plus 3,200 square feet of foyer space. For standalone meeting

space, the Prince George Civic Centre is the flagship facility with

more than 60,000 square feet, 11 meeting rooms and full catering.

Other venues include the Ramada Prince George, able to host a

meeting for six or a grand reception for 600; Day’s Inn Prince George,

with meeting and conference rooms; Four Points by Sheraton Prince

George, with capacity for 55 in its Willow Room; Sandman Signature

Hotel & Suites Prince Georg,e with meeting rooms and banquet

facilities; Canfor Atrium at Exploration Place Museum and Science

Centre, with seating for 120; Prince George Golf & Curling Club,

with two private meeting rooms; and the conference centre at the

University of Northern B.C., where a lecture theatre seats 350.

For high-flying adventure, 90 kilometres east from Prince George

is Bearpaw Heli-skiing where helicopters will drop their guides and

your group high on pristine runs. Be prepared for deep powder.

Farther north, the Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre

provides seven meeting spaces, including the Cottonwood Hall

for 245 people, and even more capacity in the April-August off-

season in the curling rink (1,193) and the ice arena (1,416).

A bald eagle soars over Haida

Gwaii | HAIDAGWAIIPHOTOS.COM

A humpback whale breaches off B.C.’s northwest coast | DOUG DAVIS, PRINCE RUPERT ADVENTURE TOURS

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Gone fishingCloser to the Alberta border, the Best Western Dawson Creek

Inn is in the heart of oil and gas country at the very start of the

Alaska Highway. Attached to the 100-room hotel are four meet-

ing rooms, with the largest holding 300 people, which are run

by Fixx Urban Grill. The clubhouse at the Dawson Creek Golf &

Country Club has space for 140.

Up the highway, the Pomeroy Hotel is the largest conference

centre in Fort St. John. It offers more than 11,500 square feet of

versatile meeting space in five rooms that can host up to 600

guests. The Stonebridge Hotel features 10,000 square feet in five

venues, with the MacKenzie Room accommodating up to 500

people.

At Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway is the last major centre in

the northeast – Fort Nelson. Woodlands Inn & Suites has more

than 2,400 square feet of space in its flexible configurations. The

brand-new Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre has a

variety of meeting spaces.

At Mile 375, catch at least the spirit of Northern B.C. if not a

tasty Arctic Grayling at Tetsa River Lodge’s two-day fishing derby

held every year around Canada Day.

Visitors stand next

to ancient Haida

poles on Anthony

Island in Gwaii

Haanas National

Park Reserve, Haida

Gwaii | HERON WIER

Snow-draped

mountains are the

perfect backdrop for

Hudson Bay Lodge in

Smithers | DANYCOUTURE.COM

Players hit the greens at the Dawson Creek Golf & Country

Club | DON PETTIT PHOTOGRAPHICS

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INQUIRIES

www.gochetwynd.com

Chetwynd is the gateway

to the mighty Peace River

Country and the natural

transportation hub of the

Peace River area.

Plan your meeting or

event here and enjoy our

hospitality.

Our business facilities can accommodate meetings for up to

245, fully equipped with audio/visual tools for presentations.

Tel: 250 401 4113

Email: [email protected]

Meet in the Peace

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www.haidaheritagecentre.com

AT KAAY LLNAGAAY

Timeless Voices, Living Culture

Burns LakeAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresBurns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce 540 Hwy 16 W PO Box 339, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 Shelley Wall ....... 250-692-3773 250-692-3701

[email protected] www.burnslakechamber.com

Hotels and MotelsSunshine Inn 940 Highway 16 W, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 ............... 250-692-7696 250-692-3145

[email protected] www.sunshineinn.ca

ChetwyndHotels and MotelsDays Inn Chetwynd 4401 53rd Ave, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 Jun Kim .............. 250-788-3344 250-788-3744

[email protected] www.daysinn.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesChetwynd & District Recreation Centre 4552 North Access Rd PO Box 757, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 .............. 250-788-2214 250-788-2219

[email protected] www.gochetwynd.com

Fort NelsonHotels and MotelsFort Nelson Hotel Mile 300 Alaska Hwy PO Box 240, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 .............. 250-774-6971 250-774-6711

[email protected] www.fortnelsonhotel.com

Super 8 Fort Nelson 4503 50th Ave S, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 .............. 250-233-5025 250-233-5030

[email protected] www.super8fortnelson.com

Fort St JohnHotels and MotelsPomeroy Hotel Fort St John 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 5T5 Nils Christoph Breuker ................... 250-262-3233

250-262-3284 [email protected] www.pomeroyhotel.com

Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100 Ave, Fort St John VIJ 1Y5 ............... 250-787-0521 250-787-2648

[email protected] www.qualityinnnortherngrand.com

Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John 9223 100 St, Fort St John V1J 3X3 .............. 250-263-6880 250-263-6881

[email protected] www.stonebridgefortstjohn.com

Resorts/RetreatsElisi Spa & Wilderness Resort PO Box 6677, Fort St John V1J 4J1 Victoria Olmstead ........................... 250-789-9494

250-789-3282 [email protected] www.elisispa.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCity of Fort St John 9523 100th St, Fort St John V1J 4N4 Sonya Wiebe ...... 250-785-3033 250-785-7181

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www.gochetwynd.com

www.fortstjohn.ca

www.haidaheritagecentre.com

http://northernbctourism.com

http://northernbctourism.com

North Peace Cultural Centre 10015 100 Ave, Fort St John V1J 1Y7 Bettyanne Hampton ...................... 250-785-1992

250-785-1510 [email protected] www.npcc.bc.ca

Fraser LakeResorts/RetreatsBirch Bay Resort PO Box 484, Fraser Lake V0N 0S0 Jackie Johnson ..... 250-699-8484 250-699-6919

[email protected] www.birchbay.ca

HazeltonResorts/RetreatsThe Cliffs at Kispiox River 1974 Kispiox Rd, Hazelton V0J 1Y5 Joy Allen ........................................ 604-629-9578

[email protected] www.kispioxriver.com

HoustonAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresHouston & District Chamber of Commerce 3289 Highway 16 PO Box 396, Houston V0J 1Z0 Maureen Czirfusz .... 250-845-7640 250-845-3682

[email protected] www.houstonchamber.ca

MackenzieAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresMackenzie Chamber of Commerce 88 Centenial Dr PO Box 880, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 .............. 250-997-5459 250-997-6117

[email protected] www.mackenziechamber.bc.ca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsMackenzie Golf & Country Club 472 Cikada Rd Box 1535, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 .............. 250-997-4004 250-997-4289

Hotels and MotelsAlexander Mackenzie Hotel 403 Mackenzie Blvd PO Box 40, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 .............. 250-997-3266 250-997-4675

[email protected] www.amhotel.ca

Resorts/RetreatsPowder King Mountain Resort PO Box 487 Mile 122 John Hart Hwy, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 ............ 866-POW-KING 250-984-7507

[email protected] www.powderking.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesElks Lodge Mackenzie 300 Osilinka Dr Box 2, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 .............. 250-997-3557 250-997-3533

[email protected] www.bcelks.com

Prince GeorgeAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresNorthern BC Tourism Association 1274 5 Ave, Prince George V2L 3L2 ............... 250-561-0432 250-561-0450

[email protected] www.northernbctourism.com

Prince George Airport Authority 4141 Airport Rd 10, Prince George V2N 4M6 Lindsay Cotter .... 250-963-2400 250-963-3462

[email protected] www.pgairport.caTourism Prince George 1300 1st Ave Suite 101, Prince George V2L 2Y3 Roya Compo ....... 250-649-3202 250-564-9807

[email protected] www.tourismpg.com

CaterersPrince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3G6 Sheryl Elgie ........ 250-564-3568 250-563-0924

[email protected] www.pgnfc.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsPrince George Golf & Curling Club 2515 Recreation Pl, Prince George V2L 4S1 ............... 250-563-0357 250-563-4136

[email protected] www.pggolfandcurling.com

Hotels and MotelsCity Centre Inn 910 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K8 Natasha Peterson........................... 250-563-1267

250-563-9904 [email protected] www.pomeroygroup.ca

Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick St, Prince George V2L 2C2 Klaus Ofner......... 250-563-0121 250-563-1948


Days Inn Prince George 600 Quebec St, Prince George V2L 1W7 Steven Gibbs ...... 250-562-7072 250-562-1768

[email protected] www.daysinnpg.com

Esther’s Inn 1151 Commercial Cres, Prince George V2M 6W6 Peter van Wylick ..... 250-562-4131 250-562-4145

[email protected] www.esthersinn.comFour Points by Sheraton 1790 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2L 5L3 Aurora Cozza ...... 250-564-7100 250-564-7199

[email protected] www.fourpointsprincegeorge.com

Spruceland Inn 1391 Central St, Prince George V2M 3E2 ............. 250-563-0102 250-563-0358

[email protected] www.sprucelandinn.com

RestaurantsBites of Bliss Cakery 1479 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3G1 Cindy Klassen ................................. 250-596-9191

[email protected] www.bitesofblisspg.ca

Cimo Mediterranean Grill 601 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K3 Carey-Lynn Campioni ..................... 250-564-7975

250-564-7965 [email protected]

Universities and CollegesCollege of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George V2N 1P8 Denise Carmichael ......................... 250-562-2131

250-561-5876 [email protected] www.cnc.bc.ca

University of Northern BC Conference Services 3333 University Way, Prince George V2N 4Z9 Jennifer Studney ..... 250-960-5520 250-960-5291

[email protected] www.unbc.ca/conference

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd Suite 100, Prince George V2N 6Z1 Glen Mikkelsen ..... 250-561-7777 250-561-7557

[email protected] www.cncentre.caThe Exploration Place 333 Becott Pl PO Box 1779, Prince George V2L 4V7 ............... 250-562-1612 250-562-6395

[email protected] www.theexplorationplace.com

Prince George Civic Centre 808 Civic Plaza, Prince George V2L 5T6 Myles Tycholis ...... 250-561-7639 250-561-7737

[email protected] www.princegeorgeciviccentre.ca

Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 3rd Ave, Prince George V2L 3G6 Sheryl Elgie ........ 250-564-3568 250-563-0924

[email protected] www.pgnfc.com

Prince RupertAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresPrince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce 110 1st Ave W Suite 170, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 .............. 250-624-2296 250-624-6105

[email protected] www.princerupertchamber.ca

Banquet FacilitiesNorth Coast Conference Centre 240 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8T 1A8 Donna Garvin ...... 250-627-5687 250-627-5685

[email protected]

Hotels and MotelsCrest Hotel 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 Paula Amorim ..... 250-624-6771 250-627-7666

[email protected] www.cresthotel.bc.caHighliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 815 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1B3 Alex Kempenaar...... 250-624-9060 250-627-7759

[email protected] www.highlinerplaza.com

Moby Dick Inn 935 2nd Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1H8 Teresa Lee .......... 250-624-6961 250-624-3760

[email protected] www.mobydickinn.comPrince Rupert Hotel 118 6th St, Prince Rupert V8J 3L7 Ashley Daigle ..... 250-624-6711 250-624-3288

[email protected] www.princeruperthotel.com

Regional Convention SpacesJim Ciccone Civic Centre 1000 McBride St, Prince Rupert V8J 4P7 ............... 250-624-6707 250-627-8036

[email protected] www.princerupert.ca

Tourist Attractions – MajorPrince Rupert Special Events Society PO Box 306, Prince Rupert V8J 3P9 Joy Sundin.......... 250-624-9118 250-624-9218

[email protected] www.prspecialevents.com

Princess Royal IslandResorts/RetreatsKing Pacific Lodge Barnard Harbour, Princess Royal Island Steve Blais ......... 604-987-5452 604-987-5472

[email protected] www.kingpacificlodge.com

Skidegate Haida GwaiiVenues – Event or Meeting Facilities

AT KAAY LLNAGAAY

Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay 2 Second Beach Rd PO Box 1523, Skidegate Haida Gwaii V0T 1S1 .............. 250-559-7885 250-559-7886

[email protected] www.haidaheritagecentre.com

SmithersAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresSmithers District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2379, Smithers V0J 2N0 .............. 250-847-5072 250-847-3337

[email protected] www.smitherschamber.com

Hotels and MotelsAspen Inn and Suites 4268 Hwy 16 Box 756, Smithers V0J 2N0 Colin Bateman .... 250-847-4551 250-847-4492

[email protected] www.aspeninnsmithers.com

Hudson Bay Lodge 3251 Hwy 16 E PO Box 3636, Smithers V0J 2N0 Diane Nikolic ...... 250-847-4581 250-847-4878

[email protected] www.hudsonbaylodge.com

Sandman Inn Smithers 3932 Hwy 16 West PO Box 935, Smithers V0J 2N0 .............. 250-847-2637 250-847-3709


Resorts/RetreatsHudson Bay Mountain PO Box 492, Smithers V0J 2N0 .............. 250-847-2058 250-847-5327

[email protected] www.hudsonbaymountain.com

Logpile Lodge 3105 McCabe Rd, Smithers V0J 2N7 .............. 250-847-5152 250-847-5198

[email protected] www.logpilelodge.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBanner Mountainlodge 12753 Babine Lake Rd Suite 3, Smithers V0J 2N7 .............. 866-222-8009 250-846-5655

[email protected] www.bannermountainlodge.com

TerraceCommunity HallsKitselas Community Hall 4562 Queensway Dr, Terrace V8G 3X6 .............. 250-635-5084 250-635-5335

[email protected] www.kitselas.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsSkeena Valley Golf & Country Club 3525 Golf Course Rd PO Box 865, Terrace V8G 4R1 Kim Croot............ 250-635-2542 250-635-4800

[email protected] www.svgc.ca

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Terrace Inn 4553 Greig Ave, Terrace V8G 1M7 ............. 250-635-0083 250-635-0092

[email protected] www.terraceinn.com

RestaurantsBavarian Inn Restaurant & Back Eddy Pub 4332 Lakelse Ave, Terrace V8G 1N8 ............. 250-635-9161 250-635-9182

www.backeddypub.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesNorthwest Community College 5331 McConnell Ave, Terrace V8G 4X2 Seth Downs ........ 250-635-6511 250-638-5432

[email protected] www.nwcc.bc.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorHeritage Park Museum 4702 Kerby Ave Box 512, Terrace V8G 4B5 Kelsey Wiebe ..... 250-635-4546 250-635-4536

[email protected] www.heritageparkmuseum.com

Tumbler RidgeAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresDistrict of Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre 270 Southgate St, Tumbler Ridge V0C 2W0 ............. 250-242-3123 250-242-3993

[email protected] www.tumblerridge.ca

Hotels and MotelsTrend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre 375 Southgate St Box 1720, Tumbler Ridge V0C 2W0 ............. 250-242-2000 250-242-2005

[email protected] www.trendmountainhotel.com

VanderhoofAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresVanderhoof Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre 2353 Burrard Ave Box 126, Vanderhoof V0J 3A0 .............. 250-567-2124 250-567-3316

[email protected] www.vanderhoofchamber.com

Community HallsElk’s Hall 474 Victoria St Box 704, Vanderhoof V0J 3A0 Art Flaterud ........ 250-567-4525 250-567-4525

Resorts/RetreatsNechako Lodge 2500 500 Rd, Vanderhoof V0J 3A1 Josef/Elisabeth Doerig .................. 250-412-2665

[email protected] www.nechakolodge.com

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100 Mile Curling Club, 116100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre, 116108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures, 11647 Mile Sports Complex, 11652 Ridge Restaurant – Clearwater Valley

Resort, 102

AAardvark Armadillo Tents Inc, 66Aava Whistler Hotel, 74Abbott Villa on the Lake, 102About Face Image Consulting, 70Accent Inns Burnaby, 67Accent Inns Kamloops, 102Accent Inns Kelowna, 102Accent Inns Vancouver Airport, 67Accent Inns Victoria, 94Accommodation at University of British

Columbia – Okanagan Campus, 102The ACT Maple Ridge – Arts Centre

& Theatre, 70Adams Lake Recreation

& Conference Centre, 102AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours, 94Adtronics LED Signs Ltd, 70Airport Inn, 93Alberni Valley Multiplex, 92Albert Normandin Photography Inc, 69Alexander Mackenzie Hotel, 123Alexandre Ravkov Inc, 66Alpine Meadows Resort, 102Amaryllis Events, 67Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort, 116Anco Motel 1998 Ltd, 91Anza Club, 70Apex Mountain Inn, 104April Point Resort & Spa, 93Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, 91Archipelago Wildlife Cruises, 94Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 93Art of the Party, 66, 67, 69The Arts Station, 110ArtStarts in Schools, 70Aspen Inn and Suites, 123Atley Signature Events & Consulting, 67

Avis Rent-A-Car, 65AVT Audio Visual Telecommunications Corp, 92Azorean Catering, 103

BBalfour & District Chamber of Commerce, 109Balfour Golf Course & Osprey

Mountain Grill, 109Banner Mountainlodge, 123Barkerville Historic Town, 116Baseline Type & Graphics Cooperative, 70Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Back Eddy Pub, 123BBW International Inc, 66BC Event Management, 67, 69BC Place, 70BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus, 70BCIT Downtown Campus, 70Beach Gardens Resort & Marina, 73Beaty Biodiversity Museum, 70Beban Park Recreation Centre, 92Bell Performing Arts Centre, 70Bella Coola Valley Tourism, 116Belmont Golf Course, 67Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn, 92Best Western Cranbrook Hotel, 109

Best Western Nicola Inn, 103Best Western Plus Abercorn Inn, 64, 67, 70Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, 110Best Western Plus Chateau Granville, 67Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel, 110Best Western Plus Coquitlam Inn

Convention Centre & Liquor Store, 68Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver, 68Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge, 110Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel

& Convention Centre, 91Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites, 104Best Western Premier Prestige

Oceanfront Resort, 93Best Western Terrace Inn, 123Best Western Vernon Lodge

& Conference Centre, 104Beyond Baskets, 92Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd, 116Big Bus Ltd, 70Big Steve’s Catering, 103Big White Ski Resort, 103Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 70Billy Barker Casino Hotel, 116Birch Bay Resort, 123Birken Lakeside Resort, 74Bisque Restaurant, 92Bites of Bliss Cakery, 123Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 94Black Salt Café, 110Blaylock’s Mansion, 110BLD Decor & Scenery, 66Blue Crab Catering, 95Bonitas Winery, 104Borgata Lodge, 103The Bowen Island Lodge, 73, 74Bowie’s Marketing & Entertainment, 102Brian Dennehy Photography, 69Bright Ideas Event Coordinators Ltd, 67British Columbia Institute of Technology, 70Brock House Restaurant, 64, 70Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 67Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, 72Burns Lake & District Chamber

of Commerce, 122

Burnside Gorge Community Association, 94Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 104

CC4 Production Services Inc, 67Cabana Bar & Grille, 103Cambie Community Centre, 70Campbell River Sportsplex, 91Campo Marina Café & Restaurant, 104Canada’s Best Value Inn & Suites, 104Canadian Princess Resort, 94Canim Lake Resort, 116Canlan Ice Sports North Shore, 72Canyon House Banquet Room, 64Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, 116Cascades Casino – Coast Hotel

& Convention Centre, 70Cascadia Motivation, 65Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, 109Castlegar & District Community Complex, 109Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre, 92Celebration on Water, 72The Cellar Nightclub, 70The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 71Charter Bus Lines of BC Ltd, 64

Chase & District Chamber of Commerce, 102Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 94Chemainus Tours, 91Cherry Point Estate Wines, 91Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre, 122Chilliwack Heritage Park, 73Cimo Mediterranean Grill, 123City Centre Inn, 123City of Fort St John, 122City of Merritt, 103Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd, 64Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, 94Clearwater & District Chamber

of Commerce, 102The Cliffs at Kispiox River, 123Clinton Memorial Hall, 116Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition, 71Club Bon Accueil, 74CMYK Solutions Inc, 66CN Centre, 123CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre, 74, 129Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites, 73Coast Bastion Inn, 92Coast Capri Hotel, 102Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 68Coast Discovery Inn and Marina, 91Coast Fraser Inn Hotel, 116Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel, 110Coast Hotels & Resorts, 68Coast Inn of the North, 123Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 102Coast Kamloops Hotel

& Conference Centre, 102Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, 68Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 68Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel

& Marina, 94Coastal Weddings and Events, 73Cocoa West Chocolatier, 73Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc, 103College of New Caledonia, 123College of the Rockies, 109Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, 110Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre

Victoria, 94, 95Comfort Inn & Suites, 102Comfort Inn Downtown, 68Community Futures, 116Concept Audio Works Inc, 104CONEXSYS Event Registration, 65Conferences & Accommodation

at UBC, 68, 71, 103Conferences & Accommodation at UBC

– Okanagan Campus, 103The Corporate Yacht, 73Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 92Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 92Craigdarroch Castle, 95Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce, 109Creativity at Work, 70Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 71Crest Hotel, 123Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, 110Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 91Crystal Lodge & Suites Whistler, 74CTM Exhibits Worldwide/

CTM Strategies, 65, 66Culinary Capers Catering and

Special Events, 65

DDarcel Moro Independent Meeting

& Event Manager, 65Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton, 104Days Inn Chetwynd, 122Days Inn Cranbrook, 109Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview, 92Days Inn Prince George, 123Days Inn Vancouver Metro, 68De Armond Management Ltd – Conference

& Event Specialists, 94The Dean on Nimpo, 116Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition, 71, 73Delta Burnaby Hotel &

Conference Centre, 71Delta Grand Okanagan Resort

& Conference Centre, 102

Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 68Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

& Spa, 94Destination Osoyoos, 104Destrube Photography Ltd, 95Devon Knight Events, 69District of Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre, 123District of Wells, 116Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, 64Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc, 67Donnelly & Associates Event Marketing, 67Doolin’s Irish Pub, 71Douglas Ludwig Photography, 94Drake International, 66Driftwood Village Resort, 92Duncan-Cowichan Visitor Info Centre, 92

EEaglecrest Golf Club, 93Eaglepoint Golf Resort, 102Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, 116Edgewater Casino, 71Edgewater Lodge, 74, 129Edible Canada at the Market, 73Eighteen Pastures, 73Eleni Floral Design & Decor, 74Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort, 122Elk’s Hall, 123Elks Lodge Mackenzie, 123Elysia Resort on Quesnel Lake, 116Emelle’s Catering Ltd, 65Empire Landmark Hotel

& Conference Centre, 68Enderby & District Curling Club, 102ePly – Online Event Registration, 65Esther’s Inn, 123EVA Office, 103Eventful Innovations Special Event Planning,

Management & Design, 67Evergreen Exhibitions Ltd, 92Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and

Conference Centre, 68Executive Event Production Inc, 67Executive Hotel & Conference Centre

Burnaby, 68Executive Hotel Vintage Park – Downtown

Vancouver, 68Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

Coquitlam, 68Executive Suites Hotel & Resort Squamish,

74, 129Executive Waiter Resources Inc, 65The Exploration Place, 123

FFairfield Community Centre, 95Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott, 102The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 74Fairmont Empress, 94Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 110The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 68Fairmont Pacific Rim, 68The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, 68The Fairmont Waterfront, 68Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd, 73Famous Players Band, 66Fernie Golf & Country Club, 110Fernie Stanford Resort, 110Fiesta Creative Catering 2012, 65The Finer Details Event Planning, 67Fireworks Marketing

Group Inc, 65, 66, 67, 69First Services Hospitality, 66Focus Audio Visual Services, 64Fort Nelson Hotel, 122Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction, 69Four Points by Sheraton, 102, 123Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 68Frischkorn Audio Visual Rentals Inc, 64Future Focus Event Management, 94

GGaliano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, 92Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club, 102Gateway Theatre, 71Glacier House Resort, 110Glen Lyon Inn & Suites, 93

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Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club, 93Gleneagles Community Centre, 71Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa, 110Glenterra Vineyards & Thistle Cafe, 91Glenwood Sports Centre, 92Globe Printers, 73Go Audio Inc, 73go2, 69God’s Mountain Estate, 104Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 73Golden Area Initiatives, 110The Good Knight Inn, 102Governance Group, 70Gowlland Harbour Oceanfront Resort &

Conference Centre, 93GR Pearkes Recreation Centre, 95Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 92Granville Entertainment Group, 71Granville Island Hotel, 68, 71Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, 104Greenscape Design & Decor, 66, 67Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd, 64, 70, 71Gulf of Georgia Cannery National

Historic Site, 73

HHacienda Inn, 110Haida Heritage Centre

at Kaay Llnagaay, 123Harbour Cruises & Events, 64, 73Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, 94Harrison Beach Hotel, 73Harrison Galleries, 71Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, 73Harvest Golf Club, 102Hastings House Country House Hotel, 93The Haven, 92Hazelmere Golf Course, 67Hearthstone Lodge, 104Helijet International Inc, 67Hell’s Gate Airtram, 73Heritage Hall, 71Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Cranbrook, 109Heritage Park Museum, 123Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 123The Hills Health & Guest Ranch, 116Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, 74, 129Historic Lund Hotel, 73Holiday Inn & Suites, 68, 104Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver, 68Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Comox Valley, 91Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 64, 68, 104Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Langley, 64, 68Holiday Inn Express Kelowna

Conference Centre, 102Holiday Inn Express Metrotown, 64Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport – Richmond, 68Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, 68Holiday Inn West Kelowna, 104Holiday Park Resort, 103Hollyhock, 91Honeymoon Bay Community Hall, 92Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat, 92Hoodoo Adventure Company, 104Hoodoos at Sun Rivers, 102Hope Golf Club, 73Hospitality Inn, 92Hotel LeSoleil, 68Houston & District Chamber of Commerce, 123Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel, 92Howard Johnson’s Fortunes Landing Inn, 102HR MacMillan Space Centre, 71Hudson Bay Lodge, 123Hudson Bay Mountain, 123Hume Hotel, 110Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 64, 68Hycroft – University Women’s Club

of Vancouver, 73

II M Print Promo Inc, 70Image This Photographics Inc, 69Imagine That Events, 66Inn at Laurel Point, 94

Inn on Long Lake, 92International Exhibition Services Inc, 66International Special Events Society

Vancouver Chapter, 64Island Lake Lodge, 110

JJardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc, 66Jazzaniah Cafe and Catering, 93Jeff Andrews Photography, 73Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, 123John MS Lecky UBC Boathouse, 71Jon Benjamin Photography, 69Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc, 67

KKamloops Convention Centre, 102Kamloops Golf & Country Club, 102Kaslo Hotel & Brew Pub, 110Keith Holuboff Photography, 69Kelowna Golf & Country Club, 102The Kelowna Museums Society, 103Key Events & Weddings, 67Keynote Speakers Canada, 70Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, 110Kilby Historic Site, 73Kimberley Conference & Athlete

Training Centre, 110King Pacific Lodge, 123Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, 91Kitselas Community Hall, 123Knouff Lake Resort, 102Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce, 109Kootenay Lakeview Lodge, 109

LL’Hermitage Hotel, 68Lake City Casino Kelowna, 102Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, 92Lake Okanagan Resort, 103Landsea Tours Ltd, 64, 70Langley Events Centre, 71The Language Bureau, 70Lea Carpenter & Associates, 67, 69Legacy Liquor Store, 71Lemaire & Co Event Management, 65Library Square Conference Centre, 71Lighten Up Productions Inc, 66Lillooet Museum and Visitor Centre, 116LingoStar Language Services, 70Lions Bay Art Gallery, 74Lions Communications Inc, 73Loden Vancouver & Tableau Bar Bistro, 68Logpile Lodge, 123Long Beach Golf Course, 94Lonsdale Quay Hotel, 68Lord Stanley Suites on the Park, 68Lotus Land Tours Inc, 70Loungeworks Furniture and

Décor Rentals, 66Lowe and Associates, 67Luxury Transport Inc, 65

MMackenzie Chamber of Commerce, 123Mackenzie Golf & Country Club, 123Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 94, 95Marika Productions, 67Marina West Motel, 94Maritime Heritage Society, 91Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour, 94Mary Winspear Centre, 93Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 73MB7 Tent & Party Rentals, 110MCI Vancouver, 65Meadow Gardens Golf Club, 67MediaPower New Media Communications, 69Meeting Professionals International

BC Chapter, 64Mehndi & More Body Art, 66Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce, 103Merritt Civic Centre, 103Merritt Desert Inn, 103Mesachie Lake Hall, 92Message Impact Systems Inc, 92Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, 71Metropolitan Hotel, 68

MF Consultants Inc, 66Michael J Fox Theatre, 71Millennium Place/

Whistler Arts Council, 74, 129Milner Gardens & Woodland, 93Mission Hill Family Estate, 104Mission Hills Golf Course, 109Moby Dick Inn, 123Monica Powell Event Management, 94Morgan Creek Golf Course, 64, 67Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue SFU, 71Mountain View Conservation

& Breeding Centre, 71Moxie’s Classic Grill, 64Moxie’s Classic Grill (at Sandman Vancouver

City Centre), 64Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn

and Wedding Chapel, 110Muse Winery, 92Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 72, 73MVKA, 67

NNakusp Chamber of Commerce

& Visitor Centre, 110Nanaimo Golf Club, 92Naramata Centre, 103Nasco Staffing Solutions, 66NATIONAL Public Relations, 67Nechako Lodge, 123New Horizon Motel, 102New Rave Productions Inc, 65Nicklaus North Golf Course, 74Nikkei Centre, 72Nita Lake Lodge, 74Nonis Electrical Services Inc, 66Norman Rothstein Theatre, 72North American Logistics

Services Inc (NALSI), 66North Coast Conference Centre, 123North Peace Cultural Centre, 123Northern BC Tourism Association, 123Northview Golf & Country Club, 67Northwest Community College, 123Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd, 67

OOak Bay Beach Hotel, 94, 95Ocean Outfitters Ltd, 94Ocean Resort, 91Ocean Ridge Retreat, 73Ocean Wilderness Inn, 93Oceanside Tourism – Parksville &

Qualicum Beach, 92Odyssey Media Group, 67Okanagan Paradise Resorts, 103The Old Caboose Restaurant, 102Old House Village Hotel & Spa, 91Olympic View Golf Club, 94Omega Restaurant, 102

OPUS Hotel, 68Oswego Hotel, 94Outstanding Solutions Event Planner &

Concierge Services, 67Overlander Hotel, 116

PPacBlue Printing, 69Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd, 64Pacific Host Inn & Suites, 102Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 64Pacific National Exhibition, 72Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina, 74Painted Turtle Guesthouse, 92Painter’s Lodge Resort, 91Paintertainment.ca, 74Pan Pacific Vancouver, 72Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, 74, 129Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, 74, 129Panorama Mountain Village, 110Park Inn, 68, 110Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway, 68Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce, 92Parksville Community & Conference

Centre, 92Party in the Kitchen Catering Co, 104Peake of Catering, 65Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre, 104Penticton Golf & Country Club, 104Penticton Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre

& Casino, 104Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 104Performance Visual Works Inc, 64Photography by Chris, 104Pinnacle Hotel At The Pier, 68Plan Ahead Events, 67The Plaza Hotel, 102Poco Inn & Suites Hotel

& Conference Centre, 69Podollan Inn, 104Poets Cove Resort & Spa, 92Points West Audio Visual Ltd, 102Pomeroy Hotel Fort St John, 122Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce, 93PORTFOLIO Conference Planning & Event

Management, 66Powder King Mountain Resort, 123Powder Springs Inn, 110Powell River Town Centre Hotel, 73PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences, 66Predator Ridge Resort, 104Presentation House Theatre, 72Prestige Hotel Kelowna, 102Prestige Hotel Vernon, 104Prestige Hotels & Resorts, 103Prestige Inn Golden, 110Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs, 110Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, 110Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland, 110Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook, 109

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Pride of Vancouver Charters Ltd, 73Prince George Airport Authority, 123Prince George Civic Centre, 123Prince George Golf & Curling Club, 123Prince George Native Friendship Centre, 123Prince Rupert & District Chamber

of Commerce, 123Prince Rupert Hotel, 123Prince Rupert Special Events Society, 123Princeton Pub & Grill, 70Promax Audio Visual Systems Inc, 64Public Dreams, 67Purcell Mountain Lodge, 110

QQuaaout Lodge & Spa

at Talking Rock Resort, 102Quails’ Gate Winery, 104Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 93Quality Hotel Vancouver – The Inn

at False Creek, 69Quality Inn & Suites, 116Quality Inn Castlegar, 109Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel, 122The Quamichan Inn, 92Quantum Leaps Lodge, 110Quarterdeck Inn & Marina Resort, 93Quesnel & District Arts

& Recreation Centre, 116Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce, 116Quesnel and District Twin Arenas, 116Quesnel Golf Club, 116Quilchena Golf & Country Club, 67Quwutsun Cultural & Conference Centre, 92

RRadium Resort, 110Ralph Rinke Photographer, 69Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 102Ramada Inn & Suites, 104Ramada Langley/Surrey, 69Ramada Limited Quesnel, 116Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre, 73Ramada Vancouver Exhibition Park, 69The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, 73Rebar Creative, 73Reeltime Videoworks, 69The Refinery, 72reFresh Events, 66Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, 69Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver

Downtown, 69Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, 110Revelstoke Community

& Aquatic Centre, 110Reynolds Hotel, 116Richmond Country Club, 67, 72Richmond Olympic Oval, 70, 72Ricky’s All-Day Grill, 92Ripple Effect Services, 69River Rock Casino Resort, 64, 69, 70, 72Rivercorp, 91Riverside Golf Course at

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 110Robert J Scott Productions, 66RockRidge Canyon, 104Roma Hall, 65Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel, 69Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 64, 69Roundhouse Community Arts

& Recreation Centre, 72The Roxy Cabaret, 72Royal BC Museum, 95Ruth Lake Lodge, 116Rutherford Global Logistics Ltd, 66

SSamco Printers Ltd, 69, 70Sandman Hotel & Suites Squamish, 74, 129Sandman Hotel Inn Castlegar, 109Sandman Hotel Penticton, 104Sandman Hotel Quesnel, 116Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre, 69Sandman Inn Smithers, 123Sandman Inn Vernon, 104Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort

Vancouver Airport, 69

Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort, 103Scandinavian Community Centre, 64Science World British Columbia, 72Scotiabank Dance Centre, 72Scotiabank Theatre, 72Sea to Sky Meeting

Management Inc, 66, 67, 69SENSUS Communication Solutions Inc, 70SFU Meeting Event & Conference

Services, 70, 72Shady Shores Beach Resort, 91Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, 64, 69Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 93Shawn Lam Video Inc, 70Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 69Sheraton Vancouver

Guildford Hotel, 64, 69, 72Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 69ShowMax Event Services, 64, 69, 70Showtime Event & Display, 66Shuswap Tourism, 104Sid Williams Theatre, 92Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 93Silver Star Mountain Resort, 104Simon Fraser University – Meeting, Event

and Conferences, 64Simply Perfect Flowers, 73Simply Relax On-Site Seated Massage, 66Sip Resto Lounge, 72Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club, 123Sky Florist Studio, 67The Slide Farm, 69SLJ Productions Ltd, 67Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, 123Sonseekers Ridge Golf Course, 104Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant, 94South Hall Banquet & Wedding Palace, 64South Okanagan Events Centre, 104Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel, 104Spets Association Services, 69Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, 104Spring Lake Ranch, 116Spruceland Inn, 123Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, 74, 129SS Sicamous Restoration Society, 104St Eugene Golf Resort & Casino, 109St Regis Hotel, 69Star LED + Print Corp, 66Star Taxi, 109The Stem Floral Design & Giftware, 110Stirling Ward Photographic Design, 69Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John, 122Stubbs Island Whale Watching, 94Studio 31, 72Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, 104Summerland Golf & Country Club, 104Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa, 104Sun Peaks Resort, 104Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club, 102Sunshine Inn, 122Sunwolf, 74, 129

Super 8 Fort Nelson, 122Super 8 Kelowna, 102Super 8 Motel Williams Lake, 116Surrey Board of Trade, 72Sutton Place Hotel, 69The Sylvia Hotel, 69Synergy Events Inc, 102, 103

TTall Timber Golf Course, 67Team Academy, 70Temple Events & Catering, 95Terminal City Club, 64, 69, 72Terra Nostra Guest Ranch, 116Terra Nova Sharing Farm, 72Textile Image Inc/The Flag Shop, 70Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, 102Thompson Rivers University, 102Three Valley Lake Chateau, 110The Ticket Kitchen & Bar, 64, 70, 72Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort &

Conference Centre, 92TLH Heliskiing Ltd dba Tyax Wilderness

Resort & Spa, 116Tofino Botanical Gardens & Ecolodge, 94Total Events, 103Total Staffing Solutions Ltd, 66Tourism Abbotsford, 73Tourism Burnaby, 72Tourism Harrison Hot Springs, 73Tourism Kamloops, 102Tourism Port Hardy, 93Tourism Prince George, 123Tourism Squamish, 74Tourism Sun Peaks, 104Tourism Ucluelet, 94Tourism Vancouver – The Greater Vancouver

Convention and Visitors Bureau, 64Tourism Vancouver Island, 92Tourism Vernon, 104Tourism Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau, 94Tourism Whistler, 74, 129Tradex – Fraser Valley Trade

and Exhibition Centre, 73Trail & District Chamber of Commerce, 110Translation Services, 70, 103Travelodge Duncan, 92Travelodge Parksville, 92Travelodge Quesnel, 116TRAXX Coachlines, 65Trend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre, 123Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch, 102Truffles Fine Foods, 65Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 93Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, 116

UUBC Alma Mater Society, 72UBC Botanical Garden: Reception Centre, 73UBC Robson Square, 72Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd, 67

The Union Club of British Columbia, 95University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 95University of Northern BC Conference

Services, 123Urban Spaces Design Co, 66

VV Lounge at Earls Yaletown, 72Valley Airporter Ltd, 73Van Isle Marina, 93Vancouver Aquarium, 73Vancouver Art Gallery, 64, 72, 73Vancouver Champagne Cruises Inc, 73Vancouver Civic Theatres, 72Vancouver Convention Centre, 69, 72Vancouver International Film Centre, 72Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 92Vancouver Lookout, 69, 72Vancouver Maritime Museum, 73Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle

Downtown, 69Vancouver Parties, 66Vancouver TheatreSports League, 66Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd, 65Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Tourism Region, 64Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce

& Visitor Centre, 123Venue West Conference Services Ltd, 66Vernon Golf & Country Club, 104Vernon Recreation Complex, 104Vero Consulting, 66Victoria Conference Centre, 95Victoria Curling Club, 95Victoria Golf Club, 94Victoria Regent Hotel, 95Vida Spas, 70Village Green Hotel, 104The Villager Inn, 104Vtix Solutions Corp, 72

WWall Translation Services, 70Watermark Beach Resort, 104Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, 64Wells Community Hall, 116Wells Gray Inn, 102Wesbild Centre, 104West Coast Resorts, 70West Coast Suites at UBC, 69West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort, 74Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce, 104The Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 69The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort

& Spa, 94, 95The Westin Resort & Spa, 74, 129Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, 69Westside Grand, 72Whatshan Lake Retreat, 110Whistler Cooks! Catering Company, 74Whistler Pinnacle Hotel, 74, 129Whistler Tasting Tours, 74Whistler Village Inn & Suites, 74, 129Whitewater Communications, 67Wickaninnish Inn, 94WildPlay Element Parks – Kelowna, 103WildPlay Element Parks – Maple Ridge, 70Wildplay Element Parks – Nanaimo, 92Wildplay Element Parks – Victoria, 95Wildplay Element Parks – Whistler, 74, 129Wilson’s Transportation Ltd, 94Windermere Community Hall, 110WindWord Communications, 70With Imagination Group Ltd, 67Woodland Caribou Resort, 116Workplace Centre for Spiritual and Ethical

Development, 73Wylie-Crump Limited, 66Wyndham’s Super 8 West Kelowna, 104

YZYoubou Community Hall, 95Yummers EnRoute, 116YWCA Hotel, 69Ziptrek Ecotours, 74, 129

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