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Professional associations for meeting and event-planners

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ISES: We are your industry

Welcome from the Interna-

tional Special Events Society

Vancouver chapter, entering

its 2012 season and its 19th

year in existence. ISES is a

volunteer organization of

working professionals dedicated to promot-

ing and supporting the event industries.

Few statistics show exactly how much

business our industry generates in Vancouver,

but the event industries touch every person

reading this in some way. Each time an event

occurs in the city, 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 marketplace 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 recognized.

ISES Vancouver is proud to be a support-

ing organization dedicated to helping the

field grow and flourish. Our aim is to support

one another in development and education.

2012 promises to be an active year. ISES

Vancouver has won the coveted Spirit of

Excellence Award for Marketing and Com-

munications from ISES International. With an

ever-increasing membership and a renewed

and dynamic board, we look forward to host-

ing more events than ever. Our values focus

on education, networking and entertaining.

Each year we host 10 educational events

dedicated to providing voice and learning to

our members. This year we are also contribut-

ing a range of social events that will allow our

members to get together and network.

Here’s looking forward to another year!

Brock Lumsden, president

ISES Vancouver

MPI: Working together

At the 2011 National

Meetings Industry Day

of Meeting Professionals

International, I spoke of the

importance of collabora-

tion. The meetings industry

is strong, exciting and vibrant because so

many professionals in its many subsets come

together to create magic. It is the mandate

of our boards this year to extend this col-

laboration, working together with all peers

to bring information and high-quality educa-

tion to British Columbia.

On an international level, MPI has made

changes to open chains of communication

and get colleagues talking to one another

globally. Our websites provide tools, job post-

ings, white papers and other opportunities for

members and non-members. Please visit www.

mpibcchapter.com and www.mpiwe.org for this

information.

This year we are also proud to welcome

over 100 student members.

The MPI B.C. chapter is seizing strategic

bigger-picture opportunities and equipping

members to be innovators, entrepreneurs

and experts. We encourage networking and

forming partnerships, so that we can become

more successful for our industry and make

the world a better place through our cor-

porate social-responsibility programs. After

all, meetings mean business, and meetings

change the world.

MPI, the meeting and event industry’s

largest and most vibrant global commu-

nity, helps its members thrive by providing

human connections to knowledge and ideas,

relationships and markets.

Melissa Moskal, CMP, 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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Many happy returns

By Sarah Willard

Parties, conferences and conventions

spark relationships that can make all

the difference to your business.

Pre-recession, these events were

often glamorous, with little financial

accountability.

Then hard times took their toll. While

at first many companies cancelled events,

most discovered before long that this

wasn’t the best option. The need to gath-

er has prevailed, and the post-recession

economy has encouraged event-planners

and their clients to find better, cheaper

ways of doing things.

Maximal return on investment (ROI)

is essential. Deborah Wallace, president

of the Finer Details Event Planning Inc.,

Vancouver, says this can be accomplished

through effective surveying and debrief-

ing of staff, both the event-planner’s

and the client’s. She advises placing the

information into a final report that can be

serve as an invaluable reference when the

event gets repeated the following year.

How do event-planners cut costs while

helping clients make a splash? With strat-

egy and creativity.

Strategy involves thoroughly knowing

one’s objectives, targeting both the audi-

ence and the event-planning team and

measuring success effectively.

Wallace says to “look at the function

of the event when cutting costs.” For

example, if the purpose is to hand out

LEANER TIMES MEAN STRONGER PRESSURE

TO PRODUCE VALUE AT CORPORATE EVENTS

To maximize ROI, “look at the function

of the event when cutting costs,” says

Deborah Wallace, president, the Finer

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awards to businesspeople, a weekday

breakfast or luncheon may be preferable

to a black-tie dinner. Not only does it

save money (involving less alcohol and a

less expensive meal), but it can improve

attendance, demanding less from the

attendees’ personal lives than evening or

weekend invitations.

Targeting one’s audience helps cut

costs and makes an event more effective

by reducing size.

“The biggest challenge is managing

what the guests’ expectations are,” says

Wallace. “If the budget doesn’t match

the guests’ expectations, try changing

the event up entirely. Don’t do a sub-par

event. Do something completely different.”

Wallace describes a client who formerly

had an annual lavish dinner but who, with

budget cutbacks, now has several smaller

seasonal events, such as a pumpkin-

carving and Christmas carolling. The client

“is still achieving the same thing”: showing

customer appreciation.

Choosing an event-planner is impor-

tant. Seek a planner with experience in

the style and scope of the event you want

executed. Expect to see the resumés of

the people involved.

Until fairly recently, there weren’t any

governing bodies for event-planners. Now

there are several, each with its own set of

requirements. Designations include CMP

(certified meeting professional), CMM (cer-

tification in meeting management, with 10

years’ experience required prior to exami-

nation and review), CSEP (certified special

events professional) and CEM (certified in

exhibition management, for those special-

izing in big trade shows).

Yet Wallace says that since these desig-

nations are still so new, it is “more impor-

tant to find full-time people who live

and breathe events every day” and have

experience in the type of event one wants

produced.

Another trend: “Gone are the days of

having a year or two to plan an event,”

observes Matt O’Donnell, president and

executive producer for Vancouver-based

Tantalus Productions, which works on the

tech side. O’Donnell stresses the impor-

tance of delegating knowledgeable staff

to be the key go-betweens for the com-

pany and the event-planner: “It can be

stressful on a planner or producer if there

are delays in answers.”

Constraints of time and money are

making invitees much more selective

about which events to attend. They also

want proof of value. This is where creativ-

ity can really shine.

“Creativity isn’t necessarily the big wow

Blowing up balloonsWhen organizing events, does your staff get less productive?

At the 2011 REBGV Medallion Awards,

Vancouver Convention Centre, lighting

creates drama (left); “under-the-sea”

theme (below)

By Deborah Wallace

Your annual party is next week, and

your staff members are up to their

eyebrows in decorations, invitation lists

and menus. Business events are effective

ways of showcasing your organization,

introducing new products, thanking

customers and celebrating with staff

and stakeholders. Yet if an event causes

day-to-day work to suffer, it may cost you

more than you realize.

What’s the price of delayed shipments

to customers, overworked employees and

squabbling in the lunch room over who

gets to plan the next company party?

Here’s how it might look in dollars

and cents if you use your own in-house

event-planning committee:

Planning: 4 months x 10 hours per

month x 5 staff members = 200 party

hours

Day of event: 8 hours x 10 staff

members = 80 party hours

Next-day clean-up and follow-up:

4 hours x 5 staff members = 20 party

hours

Total party hours: 300 x $25 on

average per hour = $7,500

An event-planning company can help

you cut costs, free up your staff and sales

team to maintain your productivity before

and at the event and produce a polished,

professional event to represent your

business well.

Deborah Wallace is president of the Finer

Details Event Planning Inc., 604-689-1463,

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factor any more. It’s helping the client

deliver the message, reinforce [the] brand

with unique ways of expressing that

through the event,” explains O’Donnell.

Events that engage people and make

participants out of attendees can gener-

ate interest. Opt for a talented local act

instead of a high-profile band. Host your

event in a non-traditional venue, such as a

farm in the countryside. Use creative light-

ing and audiovisual techniques to create

an impressive ambience.

Involving non-profits, even at the plan-

ning stages, is another idea. Donations to

local charities, raffles and silent auctions

are all ways of assisting the community

that foster positive impressions of

your organization and can draw more

attendees.

High-profile speaker and entertain-

ment events are also becoming big trends.

Once-in-a-lifetime experiences can leave

guests wondering, “Who’s it going to be

next year?”

Of course, sometimes things don’t

work out the way you expect. If attend-

ance is low, a good event organizer will

find out why, so as to fix it for next time.

The rise of social media highlights the

necessity of conversing within one’s own

professional community. Still, meeting

together in person confers benefits that

Twitter and Facebook can’t match.

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Vancouver

By Noa Glouberman

With world-class facilities set against

a breathtaking backdrop of ocean

and mountains, Vancouver is a top

destination for meetings and events.

“One of the first things I think of is the

Vancouver Convention Centre, [with] its

new West Building expansion,” remarks Ian

Holliday, a project director at Sea to Sky

Meeting Management Inc. “The services

within the convention centre itself, includ-

ing the culinary expertise of executive chef

Blair Rasmussen, are extraordinary. Plus, the

views of the harbour can’t be beat.”

Some of the town’s hottest venues:

By the booksThe Library Square Conference Centre

– on West Georgia Street within the

Vancouver Public Library’s Colosseum-like

Central Branch – offers over 12,000 square

feet of space for meetings, lectures and

receptions. Support staff can be hired for

special security or assistance. Audiovisual

and other gear can also be provided.

One of Library Square’s most special

spaces is the Promenade, a soaring glass

atrium that seats up to 400 banquet-style

or fits 700 standing. “The Promenade lets

you customize your special event with

your preferred service-providers,” says

conference centre co-ordinator Kathleen

Barber. “You may hire your favourite

caterer, decorator [or] audio service … and

provide your own beverages.”

Higher perspectiveFor a bird’s-eye view of the city, the

Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre

Tower on West Hastings Street offers the

perfect vantage point – and 6,400 square

feet of meeting space. You can hold press

HOT SPOTS THAT MAKE THE CITY’S EVENTS SHINE

The Library Square Conference Centre: over 12,000 square feet of meeting space,

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conferences and product launches on the

Lookout’s observation deck, with its pan-

oramic views of harbour and mountains.

Recent renovations have introduced a

glass-wall–enclosed gallery. “The space is

multi-functional and can be configured

in a variety of setups [to accommodate

up to] 70 people,” says general manager

Stacey Klyne. The glass partition gives

guests access to the entire deck while also

letting them take in the view.

Work of artOn Hornby Street, the Bill Reid Gallery of

Northwest Coast Art, named after the

acclaimed Haida artist, writer and spokes-

man, promotes the region’s contemporary

aboriginal art. Showcasing 40 pieces of

Reid’s own gold and silver jewelry and

a full-scale totem pole by James Hart, it

offers approximately 4,000 square feet

of adaptable meeting space, including a

front stage equipped with an LCD projec-

tor, a 65-inch screen, speakers and a cord-

less microphone. The gift shop is an excel-

lent source for Northwest Coast items for

speakers and other special guests, while

the gallery also provides corporate gifts

for delegates.

Blank canvasCanvas Lounge, situated on a cobbled

street in Vancouver’s historic Gastown, is a

hip space for social, cultural and corpor ate

events. Suiting up to 250 guests, it has wire-

less Internet, two LCD screens, a media wall

(a branded wall for a red-carpet event that

includes the name or logo of a company)

and catering by award-winning executive

chef Dobrosav Kovacevic.

The lounge is proud of its commitment

to sustainability. “We are a carbon-neutral

lounge,” notes event manager Ashley Li,

who lists energy-efficient LED lighting, air

dryers in place of paper-towel dispensers

and a catering menu that features local,

organic and Ocean Wise foods among her

venue’s environmental initiatives.

Fit for a queenBright, modern and flexible, the Queen

Elizabeth Theatre Salons on Hamilton

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The Georgian Court Hotel in down-

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SLH is a portfolio of over 500 fi ne

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For guests, among the benefi ts of

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upgrade, late check-out, breakfast for

two on the house and access to the

Club Concierge. Recently renovated, the

hotel combines modern comfort with

18th-century architectural details, an

array of dining options, a sports bar, the

award-winning William Tell restaurant,

a newly renova ted fi tness centre with

whirlpool spa and steam room, spa ser-

vices and more. (For the Georgian Court

Hotel’s event space, see page 52.)

Street, tucked between the Queen

Elizabeth Theatre and Vancouver

Playhouse, off er excellent space for meet-

ings and receptions.

“The main salon is perfect for larger

gatherings, but the space can also be

divided into two or three smaller rooms

through soundproof partitions,” says

Heather Baker, principal at Amaryllis

Events. Each of the three salons enjoys

natural lighting from a sweeping glass

façade, has a sprung hardwood fl oor

with area carpets and is appointed with

sleek, contemporary furnishings. Because

the salons are linked to the theatres, plan-

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HAVE BECOME BIG TRENDS IN TEAMBUILDING

By Noa Glouberman

Team-building events like scavenger hunts, enjoying the great

outdoors, dragon-boating, cooking and theatre improv are

creative, physical ways of focusing people on outcomes.

“Individuals must work together to complete the task

or challenge that’s been set out for them,” explains Jackie

Slavenova, president of Team Academy, which delivers

corpor ate events in the style of activities on The Amazing Race and Survivor. She says that “playing really is the best way”

of getting people to understand one another better.

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Rock the boatAt Sewell’s Marina in West Vancouver,

companies can engage up to 180 team

members in Sea Quest, a scavenger

hunt that breaks participants into smaller

groups, each with its own powerboat,

and gives them tasks to accomplish.

“They may have to count how many

rungs are on a [certain] ladder … or

bring back a pine cone from one of the

coves,” explains group sales manager

Hayley Sorenson.

Many a group will end the day at

the nearby BoatHouse Restaurant in

Horseshoe Bay, which Sorenson calls “a

terrific venue” where you can “celebrate

your awards banquet or simply wrap up

a beautiful day in Howe Sound.”

Hanging outThe power of the outdoors can be har-

nessed to bring people to new levels of

personal and group achievement.

WildPlay Element Parks in Victoria,

Nanaimo, Whistler and Maple Ridge offer

a “suspended” obstacle course called

Monkido. Following the concept of “mon-

key see, monkey do,” team members

perform a series of aerial activities taking

place between two and 18 metres above

ground: crossing missing-plank bridges,

ascending tree ladders and zip-lining.

Grouse Mountain, on the North Shore,

also provides team-building exercises

like zip-lining, plus access to venues for

up to 500 guests.

In Penticton, Skaha Rock Adventures

Ltd. provides ropes, rock-climbing and

rappelling programs that are “great for

developing self-confidence and team-

building skills in a fun environment.” In

Squamish, groups of up to 30 can scale

Slipstream Rock Climbing & Guiding

Centre’s private cliff.

The whitewater-rafting led by Kootenay

River Runners at Radium Hot Springs

requires people to “respond to fast-

changing river conditions,” thereby help-

ing teams “build new strengths, develop

powerful and effective communication

strategies, solidify and improve leadership

skills and be inspired.” Canadian Outback

Adventures & Events offers a similar pack-

age on the Squamish and Elaho rivers.

Groups of up to 30 can scale

Slipstream Rock Climbing & Guiding

Centre’s private cliff in Squamish

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Brock House Restaurant A beautiful heritage mansion ideallylocated on Jericho Beach. Featuring breathtaking ocean views, award-

winning cuisine and impeccable service. Host your next Holiday party orcorporate BBQ in one of our many rooms accommodating 10-300 guests.

A truly unique and ideal location to change up your work week.

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Stroke of geniusA water activity with team-building poten-

tial is dragon-boating, in which people

learn to “communicate effectively and

paddle in unison, whether they’re racing

against other teams or not,” says Andrew

Reid, whose company, Big Fish Interactive,

often organizes corporate events in False

Creek. “Dragon-boating is a great business

metaphor when it’s framed the right way.”

“Paddling puts all the right elements

in place for team members to realize that,

‘Hey, in a short amount of time we went

from not being able to do something

to doing it pretty well.’ It’s an excellent

teaching tool for launching a new com-

pany strategy … based on teamwork and

togetherness. You are, quite literally, all in

the same boat.”

Urban flavourVancouver’s Dirty Apron Cooking School

puts delegates together in the kitchen.

Corporate groups split into teams, cooking

against the clock to outdo their colleagues

in preparing the tastiest dish.

“Everyone loves food, and absolutely

nothing unites people quite like creating

and sharing a meal,” says corporate and

private events manager Callie Cooper,

who “can’t think of a better way to reward,

unite and inspire a team than by learning,

tasting and cooking together.” The school

can host special events for up to 40 seated

or 100 standing guests.

Acting upVancouver Select Venues president

Camille Juraj calls improvisational theatre

an “awesome team-building tool.” Among

the companies that create custom-

designed improv events is the Vancouver

TheatreSports League (VTSL).

“The audience plays a role through giving

suggestions or joining the actors onstage,”

explains VTSL executive director Jay Ono.

“We also offer creativity and presentation-

skills workshops that use exercises and

games to reinforce such team-building con-

cepts as encouraging and supporting others

and accepting and valuing others’ ideas.”

Success in improv comes from collab-

oration. The key, Ono says, is to create a

supportive environment in which people

feel comfortable taking risks, as in business.

The VTSL can bring its team-building

to you, or you can also book its 186-seat

Improv Centre on Granville Island.

The Dirty Apron

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By Rebecca Edwards

Escape the city and host your next

event at a coastal or mountainous

venue, hot spring or winery with

modern facilities.

Some of British Columbia’s most

pristine wilderness spots have executive

accommodations and state-of-the-art

wireless technology that keeps delegates

fully connected.

When sessions end, walk outside to

take in the views.

You can hold your brainstorming meet-

ing atop a mountain after a guided inter-

pretative hike, pitch ideas to a potential cli-

ent as you fish or ride horseback or reward

staff with spa treatments.

Going coastalWest Coast Wilderness Lodge

The West Coast Wilderness Lodge on the

Sunshine Coast is just three hours from

downtown Vancouver by car and ferry. Or

fly there with your executive group by sea-

plane. The lodge has meeting rooms and

accommodation for groups from six to 60,

and during non-summer months it’s pos-

sible to be the only group there.

Sonora Resort

This island destination in Desolation

Sound is accessible only by seaplane or

water taxi, but nothing about the facilities

suggests deprivation.

The Longhouse Meeting and

Conference Centre is a traditional Salish

meeting house with two conference

rooms, each seating 80, and five smaller

meeting rooms.

Your delegates stay in themed lodges

overlooking the ocean and have use of a

spa, a private theatre and a tennis court.

Working on the wild side

OUT OF TOWN AND INTO THE COUNTRY

Emerald Lake Lodge, a year-round

backcountry venue



Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina

Stand on the patio and

watch your colleagues

arrive at this Sunshine Coast

resort on a 40-minute flight

by floatplane from down-

town Vancouver.

The Harbour Room can

host up to 90 persons and

is equipped with a private

bar, sound system and wall-

mounted flat-screen plasma

television for electronic

presentations.

Mountain zoneNorthern Rockies Lodge

At the Northern Rockies Lodge, two

hours north of Fort Nelson on the Alaska

Highway, the log building’s meeting room

can seat up to 100. For a complete retreat,

consider taking delegates on a floatplane

trip to one of the lodge’s remote outpost

cabins in the Muskwa-Kechika wilderness.

Emerald Lake Lodge

Originally built by the Canadian Pacific

Railway in 1902, Emerald Lake Lodge is a

year-round venue 20 minutes from Lake

Louise in B.C.’s Yoho National Park, host-

ing up to 100. Conduct a meeting in the

Presidents Room overlooking the glacial

lake or enjoy a guided hike of the area.

Island Lake Lodge

This year-round luxury backcountry lodge

set in 7,000 acres of wilderness near Fernie

is accessible by road in summer but reach-

able only by snowcat in winter, when the

lodge is primarily a catskiing operation.

The two timber conference rooms offer

mountain views for up to 50 overnight

guests. Activities on site include guided

hikes, canoeing and a spa, and the res-

taurant can provide “Rocky Mountain fine

dining” for your event.

Vine times are had by allSummerhill Pyramid Winery

Stephen Cipes believes that his four-storey

replica Egyptian pyramid creates “sacred

geometry” over his award-winning wines,

all aged inside the structure. Summerhill

can host 10 to 150, with wireless high-

speed Internet and videoconferencing.

Tastings and tours of the pyramid and

65-acre winery are available.

Quails’ Gate

Floor-to-ceiling windows at this Kelowna

winery provide a stunning southerly

view of the Okanagan Valley. The Stewart

Family dining room can host receptions

for up to 80, while the Old Vines restau-

rant can host 120. Each room has inte-

grated video and audio equipment, and

private tastings and winery tours can be

arranged.

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A meeting room overlooking this Oliver

winery is available for up to 40 from 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m., November to March. Tastings

and private tours of the winery can be

arranged.

Hot ideas at the springsHarrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Ninety minutes from Vancouver in the

Fraser Valley, the resort offers 14 confer-

ence and banquet rooms comprising

more than 24,000 square feet of flexible

indoor and outdoor meeting space.

Meeting packages include room rental,

catering and access to the springs.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

The resort includes 137 rooms with a

choice of breathtaking views: the Rocky

Mountains, the Purcell Mountain range

and the mineral hot pools.

Six meeting spaces can be set up to

accommodate any function, from the pro-

fessional setting of conference rooms to

the rustic feel of a ski chalet.

Painted Boat

Resort Spa &

Marina: meeting

facilities with a

harbour view

Summerhill Pyramid Winery can host 10

to 150 for events, with tastings and tours

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By Rebecca Edwards

Vancouver Convention CentreUsed as the media centre during the

Olympic Games, downtown Vancouver’s

premier waterfront meeting venue under-

went major expansion that incorporated

cutting-edge sustainable technology,

including a green roof.

Richmond OvalHome to long-track speed-skating, the

oval has won numerous architectural

awards. It has a 5,000-square-foot confer-

ence space as well as smaller meeting

rooms.

Whistler Olympic ParkThe venue for cross-country skiing, biath-

lon, Nordic combined and ski-jumping

competitions offers five indoor meeting

facilities, a range of outdoor options and

on-site parking. Finish off a winter meet-

ing with a biathlon lap.

Whistler Sliding CentreLaunch your latest venture in one of four

meeting venues overlooking the bob-

sleigh, skeleton and luge track or take your

team on a bobsleigh run. The centre offers

indoor and outdoor meeting venues with

capacities of 50 to 250.

Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training CentreKimberley developed eastern British

Columbia’s largest conference facility,

hosting meetings for 40 to 400. Curling

and sledge hockey also make this acces-

sible centre a Paralympics training hub.

Silver Star Mountain ResortSilver Star, in Vernon, was an Olympic

training base for Nordic combined and

biathlon teams from around the globe.

With 3,000 square feet of meeting space,

the resort’s Chilcoot Conference Centre

can accommodate groups of 10 to 350

year-round. (For more on Silver Star, see

pages 102–103.)

Mount Washington Alpine ResortLocated near the Comox Valley on

Vancouver Island, and offering various

facilities, Mount Washington has up to

10,000 square feet of conference space

accommodating groups of up to 500. The

resort hosted 20 international Olympic

and Paralympic teams in training before

the games started.

The Top Start

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Centre overlooks

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bobsleigh,

skeleton and

luge track

Silver Star Mountain Resort near Vernon

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Culture clubAt the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre,

Whistler, two First Nations aim to share

indigenous culture and increase aboriginal

tourism within the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. The

centre’s halls are filled with immense Salish

cedar, wool weavings, hand-carved canoes

and totems of historic significance.

The centre holds receptions and galas

for corporations, associations and chari-

ties in addition to receiving daily visitors.

It accommodates plated dinners for 150

in its Great Hall and 130 in its octagonal

Istken Hall, with full venue capacity of

just over 600. Event-planners may also

consider the 200-square-foot, south-

facing mezzanine deck, surrounded by

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The Trailblazers 2011 Pacific Destination Services event gala dinner at the Squamish

Lil’wat Cultural Centre

plants and traditional structures with

idyllic views of Whistler and Blackcomb

mountains.

In 2011, the centre diversified its cater-

ing to work with the Fairmont Chateau

Whistler, the Four Seasons Resort Whistler,

the Bearfoot Bistro and Whistler Cooks.

During the 2010 Winter Olympic

Games, the centre was shown to digni-

taries and Olympic partners from around

the world. In November 2010, it received

the Tourism Industry Association of

Canada’s National Cultural Tourism Award.

Since then, it has worked with Pacific

Destination Services, the Fairmont Chateau

Whistler and Tourism Whistler to host the

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Unconventional centreLeadership in environmental sustainabil-

ity, venue management and innovative

programs has earned the Vancouver

Convention Centre prestigious awards

over the past year, including the

International Association of Venue

Managers’ 2011 Venue Excellence Award,

presented in Phoenix, Arizona.

This award recognizes venues that

demonstrate excellence in the manage-

ment and operation of public assembly

venues, as assessed on service to the

community, team-building and profes-

sional development, safety and security,

and operational excellence.

The centre also won the International

Association of Congress Centres’ 2011

Innovation Award as the Overall Winner.

This award recognizes initiatives rep-

resenting innovation, as defined by

new, more creative or more effective

approaches to any aspect of convention-

centre management, operations or mar-

keting. The award recognizes the centre’s

Service Excellence Program, launched to

coincide with the opening of the West

building expansion in 2009.

The centre was moreover named

by the American Institute of Architects’

Committee on the Environment as

among the Top Ten Green Projects

for 2011, recognizing architectural

and design solutions that protect and

enhance the environment.

And it won the 2011 IMEX Green

Supplier Silver Award, bestowed in rec-

ognition of environmental excellence

and innovation among meetings and

events suppliers.

It’s the world’s only convention

centre with LEED platinum certification

(achieved for its West building).

For more on the centre, see page 51.

A Tigh, not a tieThe Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside

Spa Resort in Parksville has been ranked

the number 1 spa in Western Canada and

the Most Popular Ocean Spa Experience,

finishing sixth overall, by Spas of America

Online.

This is meaningful recognition, given

that the Spas of America website lists over

700 spas and wellness facilities from all

over North, Central and South America.

Spas of America is the largest spa-travel

website, showcasing many of the world’s

best resort, hotel and destination spas.

For conferences, Tigh-Na-Mara suits

groups of up to 300 guests in any of 12

naturally lit meeting rooms. Audiovisual

equipment, wireless Internet, customized

meetings, corporate retreats, themed din-

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2020 foresightTourism Vancouver’s plan to make British

Columbia’s urban centre a “world city” by

2020 involves ambitious ideas about trans-

portation, arts and culture.

New chair Howard Jang has said that

as part of “entering Vancouver’s decade

of culture,” Tourism Vancouver is “already

working on a plan to have every month of

every year be anchored by an internation-

ally popular culture event” and will “also be pushing for

more attractions along with arts and cultural institu-

tions and meeting space, all with the objective of cre-

ating a destination where visitors come, stay and return

to, and where more people will want to live.”

The world-city vision was born of the Metro

Vancouver tourism industry’s extensive Rethink process,

which focused on major goals for the coming decade,

as well as destination-marketing objectives. Hundreds

of industry experts contributed to a strategy calling for

year-round activities that draw visitors, establishment

of a broader Metro Vancouver tourism council and the

need for a Vancouver tourism master plan.

Some of the bold ideas contemplated by Tourism

Vancouver: a new Canada Indigenous Peoples’

Museum, a Canada Maritime Museum on the

North Shore, an expansion of the east side of the

Vancouver Convention Centre, satellite centres for

both the Vancouver Aquarium and the Museum of

Anthropology and a bullet train between Vancouver

and San Francisco.

Get to the PointNewly open in the Columbia Valley near

Invermere: the Copper Point Resort, with

evergreen views of its golf course.

With 203 rooms and suites, Copper

Point offers in-house catering and meet-

ing spaces: the Amber Ballroom, the

Quartz rooms, the Opal Patio and the

Jade Room, ranging in size from 955 to

2,335 square feet.

At Elements Grill, chef Shane Bauer

fashions simple, locally infused menus of

seared black cod with homemade pickle

remoulade, salt-and-pepper squid and

mussels steamed with arugula pesto. Sip

a B.C. vintage on the patio, linger over

tapas in the lounge or order up via room

service and snuggle into seclusion.

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Region has entered into a new partner-

ship with Green Tourism Canada (GTC) to

help tourism operators reduce their carbon

footprints.

Following a pilot project funded by

the Government of British Columbia, GTC

launched a national certification program

designed to help both industry and con-

sumers understand how to lessen their

impact and operate more sustainably.

“It is very exciting for us to be devel-

oping Green Tourism to cover remote and wilderness areas

as well as urban centres, for all types of tourism businesses,”

said Kevan Ridgway, chief executive officer of Vancouver, Coast

& Mountains.

The GTC program is owned by Green Tourism Business

Scheme (GTBS), based in the United Kingdom, the largest and

most established third-party certification program of its type in

the world. With over 13 years’ experience delivering sustainable-

tourism certification and having conducted over 6,000 assess-

ments, GTBS has over 2,300 operators certified in the U.K. today.

Designed for all types of tourism and hospitality businesses

– accommodations, attractions, activity providers and restau-

rants – GTC conducts on-site assessments, providing third-party

certification aligned with international standards (ISO14001)

and Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria. Participants save costs,

achieve operating efficiencies and improve their reputations

and competitive advantages. GTC promotes greater employee

engagement, productivity and retention. Certified operators

also enjoy new marketing opportunities through increased

exposure.

So far, eight tourism businesses in the region have achieved

GTC certification: the Capilano Suspension Bridge (gold),

the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel (gold), the Refinery (gold), the

Vancouver Aquarium (gold), the Vancouver Convention Centre

(gold), the Listel Hotel (silver), Ziptrek Ecotours (silver) and West

Coast Sightseeing (bronze).

The partnership will make education and training available

to all tourism operators in the region, from beginners want-

ing to figure out their footprints and find out about becoming

more sustainable, to those who have been working on it for

years and seek acknowledgment for their efforts and better

access to the market of discerning “green” travellers.

Of courseAt the acclaimed Predator Ridge Resort, summer 2011 marked

the first full season of the groundbreaking Ridge Course. Doug

Carrick-designed, it blends challenge with elevation changes,

rock outcroppings and lake and mountain views. The original

Predator Course is a classic too, with its own grassy dunes and

top-notch links. Two courses offering 36 holes of champion-

ship golf give you more than a day of play. Off-course activities

include hiking, tennis, workouts at the full-service fitness cen-

tre, dips in the lap pool and relaxation at the newly renovated

Aveda concept salon and spa.

Predator Ridge offers luxurious accommodations with group

and corporate rates available, meeting space for up to 60, group

tee times, tournament co-ordination services and Okanagan-

inspired menus for your next meeting. (For more on Predator

Ridge, see page 100.)

Predator Ridge Resort

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certification for reducing their carbon

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Mobilizing quicklyQuickMobile of Vancouver and PSAV

Presentation Services have announced a

strategic partnership to market and sup-

port mobile solutions for meetings and

events world-wide, including associa-

tions, conference hotels, meeting planner

and venue applications. The combined

QuickMobile/PSAV off erings will greatly

improve, extend and diff erentiate the

experiences and outcomes of the events

the applications serve.

“Today, meeting and event-planners

can leverage the power of mobile device

technology to deliver real-time informa-

tion to attendees and organizers, thereby

greatly enhancing the overall event

experience,” said David Snell, chief market-

ing offi cer, QuickMobile, in a release. “By

simply touching an app on their mobile

device, event delegates can use their

iPhones, BlackBerrys, Androids, Windows

7 phones and tablets like the iPad to read

speaker bios, update their own personal

schedules, view the event schedule at a

glance, confi dentially message

other attendees, ask ques-

tions live to presenters and

answer polls. Likewise, these

same mobile tools can be used

by meeting planners and event

organizers to promote their

event by communicating with

social networking and third-party

content providers, incorporating

mobile travel tools and city guides,

and supporting vendors in a trade

show environment.”

Snell explained that mobilizing an

event not only eliminates the need

for organizers to print show guides,

which subsequently reduces costs, but

it enables content to be customizable

in real time. The new QuickMobile/

PSAV platform is scalable, depending

on the needs of the event. Sponsored

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Raising rose-coloured glassesFirst opened in 1927 and reopened in 2011 following a full res-

toration, the Rosewood Hotel Georgia ushers in a new era of

Vancouver glamour.

Recently, the hotel celebrated the opening of Reflections,

an outdoor bar and lounge available for events. With its flow-

ing waterfall, Reflections is situated on the fourth floor atop

the roof of the hotel’s historic Spanish Ballroom. A central fire

pit, an island bar, teak couches,

heated lamps, illuminating lan-

terns and upbeat music provide

the sophisticated canvas for

evening cocktails and daytime

eating. The light menu offers

snacks, salads and items from

the grill; fresh shucked oysters, charcuterie and cheeses; grilled

lobster panini; beef sliders; grilled pizzas; and lamb popsicles.

Wines are both global and British Columbian, chosen for quality

and value. Vintage and original cocktails are crafted with pre-

mium spirits, house-made bitters, fresh citrus and herbs.

Meanwhile, a series of appointments of high-level staff sig-

nals a commitment to talent and excellence both at the land-

mark hotel and at Hawksworth Restaurant, located there.

Kristian Eligh has been named chef de cuisine at

Hawksworth. With over a decade of culinary experience, Eligh

has been opening chef de cuisine at Market by Jean-Georges

at the Shangri-La Hotel and chef de cuisine at Diva at the

Metropolitan Hotel. Ken Nakano has been appointed head chef

for Reflections, room service, banqueting, 1927 and Prohibition

(opening in spring 2012), all at the hotel.

Brad Stanton has been appointed bar and lounge manager

for the hotel’s drinks program, overseeing a cocktail menu that

mixes pre-Prohibition classics with innovative original creations,

reflecting the hotel’s history and its modern reincarnation.

Lindsay Koropchuk has been appointed spa manager for

Sense: A Rosewood Spa. With five elegant treatment rooms, the

spa features stylish artwork and silver accents, offering access to

the hotel’s saltwater lap pool and fitness centre.

Café Bel opens at the hotel later in 2011.

(For more on the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, see pages 51–52.)

Hester testersThe Okanagan welcomes Terrafina, Hester

Creek Estate Winery’s new on-site restaurant,

where Chef Jeremy Luypen’s locally sourced

menus include scallops and roasted panc-

etta, Little Qualicum blue-cheese pizzas and

caprese salad with artichoke and zucchini.

With 45 seats (and 24 more on the patio) and

located in the winery’s former tasting room,

the restaurant provides attractive surround-

ings with old brick and iron chandeliers.

For your delegates’ overnight stays, Hester

Creek offers six Mediterranean-style luxury

villa suites on the hill with vineyard and

orchard views.

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H A R B O U R C E N T R E S EG A L GR A D UAT E S CH O O L O F BU SINE S STin menThe team at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards,

Oliver, and restaurateur Manuel Ferreira

of Vancouver’s Le Gavroche, have opened

on-site restaurant Miradoro, with Jeff

Van Geest as chef. The Mediterranean-

influenced menu boasts bounty from the

region’s cornucopia of farmers and pro-

ducers: grilled octopus with locally made

chorizo, beef-heart carpaccio with pickled

vegetables, and Neapolitan-style pizzas

baked in the restaurant’s open-hearth

oven, all paired with Tinhorn Creek’s

award-winning reds and whites, including

rare vintages and varietals exclusive to the

restaurant.

Space suits 65, while an equal number

can sit on the wrap-around patio.

Be here and be squaredHeadquartered in Calgary, e=mc2 Event Management Inc.

has launched its Vancouver office to embrace West Coast

opportunities.

“We see a positive future, and our expansion into the

Vancouver market is a natural step in the company’s continuing

nationwide growth,” says Jocelyn Flanagan, president and chief

executive officer.

Leading the Vancouver office are Joann Chatterton, director,

conference production (seen middle in photo); Jean Pierre Cartier,

director, business development (seen right); and Tony Talarico,

event producer (seen left). Formerly, Cartier and Talarico were

both senior team members of MVKA Productions, Vancouver.

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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, referring to material

in binders or 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.



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 of directors

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: 30-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.)

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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 42 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

42 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 42 to confirm which

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

PROVINCEWIDE VENUES & SERVICES

MEETING PLACES AT A GLANCE

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


Vancouver, Coast & MountainsAbbotsford

Tradex – Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre/

Brackendale

BurnabyBurnaby Art Gallery/604-297-4422 1 60

Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre/

Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby/

Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre/

Len's Catering Ltd/604-298-6621 1 300 Michael J Fox Theatre/604-664-8875 3 613

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

Coquitlam

Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam/

Egmont

Fort LangleyChief Sepass Theatre/604-888-3113 1 310 Garden Bay

Halfmoon Bay

Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Mills

Hope

LangleyCascades Casino – Coast Hotel & Convention Centre/

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Langley/

The Langley Events Centre/604-882-8800 3 5,000

Lund

Madeira Park

Manning Park

Maple Ridge

The ACT Maple Ridge – Arts Centre & Theatre/

New Westminster

Van Dop Gallery/604-521-7887 1 8

North Vancouver

Port CoquitlamPoco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre/

Richmond

Cambie Community Centre/604-233-8399 3 100

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains—43

Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands—44

Thompson Okanagan—46

Kootenay Rockies—47

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast—48

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Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre/

Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel/

Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport – Richmond

Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort Vancouver Airport/

Squamish

Surrey

Compass Point Inn/604-588-9511 8 81

Tsawwassen

Vancouver

The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts/

Creekside Community Recreation Centre/604-257-3050 4 300

Executive Hotel Vintage Park – Downtown Vancouver/

Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown/

Marine Drive Golf Club/604-261-8111 1 200

NMP Holdings Ltd dba Vancouver Lookout/

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

Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside/

Science World at Telus World of Science/604-443-7475 12 1,200

SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services/

Vancouver Aquarium/604-659-3456 10 1,200

West Vancouver

Whistler

Whistler Conference Centre/604-932-3928 20 1,800

White Rock

Vancouver Island & Gulf IslandsCampbell RiverCampbell River Maritime Heritage Centre/

Campbell River Sportsplex/250-923-7911 5 1,000

Oyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre/





Cobble Hill

Cortes BayT'ai Li Lodge/800-939-6644 1 20 6 Cortes Island

CourtenayBest Western Plus The Westerly Hotel &

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley/

Duncan

Providence Farm/250-746-4204 3 80

Gabriola Island

Galiano Island

Honeymoon Bay

Hornby Island

Ladysmith

NanaimoBeban Park Recreation Centre/250-756-5202 8 1,100

Nanaimo Golf Club/250-758-2451 2 200

Parksville

Parksville Community & Conference Centre/

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre/250-248-1802 12

Pender Island

Port Alberni

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

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Gowlland Harbour Oceanfront Resort &

Qualicum Beach

Quathiaski Cove

SaanichGR Pearkes Recreation Centre/250-475-5465 5 Saturna Island

Sidney

Sonora Island

SookeBest Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort/

Ocean Wilderness Inn/250-646-2116 2 20 7 Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant/

Tofino

Ucluelet

Victoria

Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre/250-475-1948 2 200

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina/

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa/

Fairfield Community Centre/250-382-4604 4 100

University Centre Farquhar Auditorium/250-721-6561 1 1,050

Victoria Golf Club/250-598-4321 1 150

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa/

Thompson OkanaganCawston

ChaseAdams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre/

Clearwater

Grand ForksGrand Forks & District Public Library/250-442-3944 1

Kaleden

Kamloops

South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre/

Kelowna

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre/

Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott /250-763-2800 3 100 160 Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre/

Holiday Park Resort/250-766-4255 2

Kelowna Community Theatre/250-469-8506 3 853

University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus/

Merritt

Merritt Civic Centre/250-315-1050 6 520

Naramata

Oliver

Osoyoos

PentictonDays Inn & Conference Centre Penticton/

God's Mountain Estate/250-490-4800 2 30 14

Penticton Trade & Convention Centre/250-490-2460 13 3,300

Salmon Arm

Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm/

Silver Star Mountain

SummerlandSummerland Waterfront Resort and Spa/

Sun Peaks

ValemountBest Western PLUS Valemount Inn & Suites/

VernonBest Western Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre/

Lakeside Illahee Inn/250-260-7896 2 22 7





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

West Kelowna

Kootenay RockiesBalfourBalfour Golf Course & Osprey Mountain Grill/ 250-229-5655 1 100

CastlegarCastlegar & District Community Complex/ 250-365-3386 6 500

Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park/250-365-5006 2 160

Cranbrook

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook/

Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort Cranbrook/

Royal Alexandra Hall – Canadian Museum of

Elkford

Fairmont Hot Springs

FernieThe Arts Station/250-423-4842 3

Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge/

Fernie Golf & Country Club/250-423-7773 1 150

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Slocan

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Colombo Lodge/250-368-8921 2 275

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast100 Mile House

South Cariboo Recreation Centre/250-395-1353 3 600

108 Mile Ranch

70 Mile House

Anahim Lake

BarkervilleBarkerville Historic Town/888-994-3332 3 65 Bella Coola

Clinton

Horsefly

Horsefly Community Hall – Rental/250-620-6801 2 200

LillooetLillooet & District REC Centre/250-256-7527 4 400

Miyazaki Heritage House/250-256-7527 1 40

Nimpo Lake

Quesnel

Elks Hall 298 Quesnel/250-992-6886 1 150

Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre/

Quesnel Golf Club/250-249-5550 1 75

Tatla Lake

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ChetwyndChetwynd & District Recreation Centre/250-788-2214 7 250

Dawson Creek

Fort Nelson

Fort St John

Fraser LakeBirch Bay Resort/250-699-8484 1 125 24 Kitimat

MackenzieElks Lodge Mackenzie/250-997-3557 1 40 Muncho Lake

Prince GeorgeBC Central Railway & Forestry Museum/250-563-7351 3 100 Cariboo Steak & Seafood/250-564-1220 2 180

The Exploration Place/250-562-1612 2 120

Huble Homestead Historic Site/250-564-7033 2 90

Prince George Native Friendship Centre/250-564-3568 4 150 10

University of Northern BC Conference Services/

Prince Rupert

Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre/

North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre/

Skidegate Haida GwaiiHaida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay/

Smithers

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The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

recently ranked Vancouver North America’s top city for inter-

national meetings, judging from the 58 international meet-

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“Vancouver’s … world-class livability, exceptional tourism and

conference services make a compelling case,” Gregor Robertson,

Vancouver’s mayor, commented at the time. “ICCA’s report

not only acknowledges the range of facilities and re sources

Vancouver has to offer, but also shows the entire world that our

city is a great place to host meetings and conventions.”

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TO AWARDWINNING MEETING SPACES

All around the townAt the core of the Lower Mainland’s meeting-space scene are the

Vancouver Convention Centre and its West Building, the latter of

which increased the award-winning venue’s pre-function, meet-

ing, exhibition and ballroom space to 466,500 square feet.

“We’re now attracting more high-profile international conven-

tions,” confirms Ken Cretney, general manager of the convention

centre. “Our world-class facility, located on the city centre’s water-

front … always leaves a positive and memorable impression on

our delegates.” (For more on the centre, see page 25.)

Downtown Vancouver’s distinguished hotels include the

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reopened, exactly 84 years to the day it first greeted guests. Its

Spanish Ballroom and four meeting rooms total 9,847 square feet

of indoor function space, with event-planning services, catering

and conference technology on site. (For more on the Rosewood

Hotel Georgia, see page 30.)

Also downtown: the Georgian Court Hotel, with bright, ver-

satile meeting and banquet rooms. With its Mezzanine Terrace

(with outdoor patio), Cellar, Club Room and Boardroom, the

Georgian offers nearly 2,750 square feet of event space. (For more

on the Georgian Court Hotel, see page 16.)

Feel the burn, get rich, go westIn adjacent Burnaby, the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel

boasts 16,000 square feet of meeting space and one of Burnaby’s

largest ballrooms. At the Best Western Plus Kings Inn and

Conference Centre, seven meeting and banquet rooms can

accommodate as many as 250.

Richmond, home to Vancouver International Airport, makes

convening convenient. The Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel

seats up to 500 delegates in its largest meeting room. The

Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel has 2,800 square feet of

space, and the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Convention Centre

boasts 16 ample meeting rooms.

The Galbraith in New Westminster is a restored 1892 heritage

house with original wood panelling, hand-painted ceiling and

cozy fireplaces. It can seat up to 50 in its

Great Room. For larger gatherings, the

8,500-square-foot Metro has that “wow”

factor in two opulent rooms that hold up

to 332 attendees. The Inn at the Quay fea-

tures 4,000 square feet of flexible meeting

space, not to mention “the best view in

New Westminster,” two storeys above the

Fraser River boardwalk.

Southern sassIn Surrey, there’s meeting space at golf

courses, hotels and halls. The historic

2,000-square-foot Elgin Hall has its origins

as an early pioneer way station along the

Semiahmoo Trail. Among the area’s larger

hotels: the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford

Hotel, which recently underwent a multi-

million-dollar renovation, now offering

over 26,000 square feet of function space.

In Delta, the Coast Tsawwassen Inn’s six

event spaces feature ample natural light with appropriate black-

out window treatments. The Delta Town & Country Inn also hosts

business functions, with seven distinct rooms and an outdoor

event space that includes a poolside patio, lawn and gazebo.

The Coast Hotel & Convention Centre Langley City is an

impressive venue, with 26,000 square feet of space to accommo-

date up to 1,000 guests; the 420-seat Summit Theatre can also be

used in conjunction with the convention centre. In Fort Langley,

the Langley Fine Arts School’s Chief Sepass Theatre provides an

intimate setting for meetings or presentations.

Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, Halfmoon Bay,

can facilitate outdoor adventures and team sports

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are popular convention destinations. The former includes the

Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Coquitlam, with 10

meeting rooms (the largest seating up to 550). The latter is home

to the Poco Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Centre, with over

3,100 square feet of state-of-the-art event space.

Follow the river east to Pitt Meadows, and you’ll fi nd the Hotel

Royale Ramada, with a ballroom and two conference rooms, and

Swan-E-Set Bay Resort and Golf Club, featuring a ballroom (maxi-

mum capacity 100). Farther along, the Maple Ridge Arts Centre

and Theatre’s glass-encircled lobby (3,000 square feet) and 500-

seat proscenium-style theatre are available for corporate events

on non-performance days and nights.

Among Fraser Valley venues: Abbotsford’s Tradex (12,000

square feet of indoor exhibition space) and Ramada Plaza

Conference Centre (for up to 500 delegates) and Chilliwack’s

Coast Chilliwack Hotel (with meeting facilities including the

3,000-square-foot Rosedale Room).

Conferences on the CorridorAs you head toward Whistler, you’ll fi nd the North Shore off ering

such special meeting spaces as the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier of

North Vancouver, an 8,000-square-foot facility featuring fl oor-

to-ceiling glass walls and spectacular vistas of Burrard Inlet. The

A horse house of a different colourHigh Point opens with meeting space

The multimillion-dollar High Point

Equestrian Centre & Clubhouse has

launched in South Langley. The new

8,000-square-foot clubhouse of this

residential community boasts a top-

notch fitness centre, his-and-her steam

rooms, a yoga space, a lounge, a bar

and a tennis court. The beautifully

designed equestrian centre includes

40 spacious stalls, large indoor and

outdoor arenas, several paddocks and

barns and kilometres of custom-built

riding trails.

High Point is 45 minutes from

downtown Vancouver and minutes

away from fine wineries, top golf

courses and Campbell Valley Regional

Park, British Columbia’s largest

equestrian park, boasting over 30

kilometres of walking and riding trails.

With 3,800 square feet and

accommodating 75 persons, the new

facility offers its main lounge and patio

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Lonsdale Quay Hotel’s waterfront location gives views of down-

town Vancouver at its best, with three meeting areas.

Additional panoramas are found on Grouse Mountain, with its

choice of large and small meeting spaces. More than 20 storeys

above it sits the Eye of the Wind, the world’s first wind turbine

with a 360-degree viewPod. It has the capacity to host a recep-

tion for 30, a meeting for 14 or a dinner for 12. Mount Seymour

similarly hosts meetings, corporate retreats and events with

Mount Seymour hosts meetings,

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The CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre, Squamish, has 21,000

square feet of convention space when the heritage locomotives on

exhibit are rolled out to clear it. Nearby, Quest University Canada’s

campus includes seminar rooms, multi-purpose halls and dining

spaces for rent, while the Executive Suites Garibaldi Springs Hotel &

Resort can accommodate 120 guests in its main ballroom.

You’ll fi nd an extensive list of award-winning meeting spaces

amid Whistler’s spectacular alpine setting. At the core: the

Whistler Conference Centre. With 40,000 square feet of rentable

space and 14 breakout rooms in maximum confi guration, it hosts

special events, conferences and group meetings year-round with

full catering and green meeting-planning services.

Finally, to the Sunshine Coast, where some of the region’s

most breathtaking venues light up the Pacifi c shoreline. Not only

does the cliff -side West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort boast a

spectacular ocean view, but it’s the only resort in the area off er-

ing scheduled fl ights from the Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler and

Seattle business centres.

Not to be outdone, Rockwater Secret Cove Resort in Halfmoon

Bay has a 900-square-foot meeting room and can facilitate

outdoor-adventure challenges and team sporting events, while

Painted Boat Resort in Madeira Park lets up to 70 boardroom

dele gates “meet in the morning, fi sh in the afternoon.”

Fair airDistinguished

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Vancouver Airport

has been named

the Best Airport Hotel – North America at the World Airport

Awards 2011 in Copenhagen. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport

ranked fi rst over the Grand Hyatt DFW and the Westin Detroit

Metropolitan Airport. It also placed fi fth in the world on the

World’s Top 10 Airport Hotels list.

The hotel off ers 392 spacious, fully soundproofed and

beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites, all with fl oor-

to-ceiling views of the airport runways, ocean and mountains.

The hotel has a “quiet zone” and hypoallergenic fl oors. Other

features include Globe@YVR restaurant and Jetside Bar, both

with great views of the runway and award-winning Pacifi c

Northwest cuisine; a full-service day spa and health club, com-

plete with indoor mechanized lap pool; and state-of-the-art

meeting facilities with over 8,800 square feet of space.

Seeking a perfect gift? The Fairmont Vancouver Airport

and Fairmont Waterfront have

launched local honey products.

Produced by the bees

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McDonald Beach Park, the air-

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and spicy notes. Meanwhile, the

Fairmont Waterfront’s rooftop

apiary overlooking Burrard Inlet is

home to a half million honeybees

during summer. Here, a 600-

pound harvest inspired the hotel’s

honey truffl es, the Bee’s Knees,

created in partnership

with B.C.’s legendary

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Lower MainlandAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresTourism Vancouver – The Greater Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau 200 Burrard St Suite 210, Vancouver V6C 3L6 Michelle Taylor ... 604-682-2222 604-682-1717

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region 210 Broadway W Suite 600, Vancouver V5Y 3W2 ............. 604-739-9011 604-739-0153

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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.

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PSAV Canada 280 Nelson St Suite 305, Vancouver Ciprian Bandu ...................................... 778-875-2450-

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Eaglequest Golf Coyote Creek 7778 152nd St, Surrey V3S 3M4 Janette Richardson ........................ 604-597-4653

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Banquet Facilities cont’dMorgan Creek Golf Course 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey V3S 0J7 Karen Morgan .... 604-542-5327 604-531-4652

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Peace Arch Curling Club 1475 Anderson St, White Rock V4B 0A8 Richard Brower............................... 604-531-0244

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

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

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

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Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver 1128 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 0A8 Sameena Iqbal ... 604-689-1120 604-689-1195

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Stanley Park Pavilion 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver V6G 1Z4 Karen Hopkins ................................ 604-602-3088

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Starlight Casino 350 Gifford St, New Westminster V3M 7A3 ............ 604-777-2946 604-777-3525

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

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Vancouver Aquarium Box 3232 Stanley Park, Vancouver V6B 3X8 Lila Blair ............. 604-659-3456 604-659-3515

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Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Keith Jolly .......... 604-687-3400 604-687-6812

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Westminster Club 713 Columbia St Suite 700, New Westminster V3M 1B2 ............. 604-521-6641 604-521-6642

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Beverage Suppliers

Isabella Winery Ltd 11491 River Rd, Richmond V6X 1Z6 Beatriz Gil ........... 604-288-0608 604-270-8214

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Bus Services

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

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Luxury Transport Inc PO Box 81162, Burnaby V5H 4K2 Rob Moseley .................................. 604-522-8484

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Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd 875 Terminal Ave, Vancouver V6A 2M9 Cynthia Ruggles......... 604-801-5515 604-801-5557

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VTC Charters offers reliable transportation options in 15-passenger vans, minibuses and highway charters that are ideal for conference groups, airport transfers and out-of-town transfers to Whistler, Victoria and beyond. Corporate and festival shuttles, dinner transfers and private scenic tours are more of our many options. The Vancouver Trolley Company offers sightseeing for groups in private replica San Francisco-style trolley charters with flexible and customized itineraries available with regionally specific live commentary; a truly extraordinary and fun way to experience Vancouver.

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CaterersA Catered Affair 422 Richards St Suite 170, Vancouver V6B-2Z4 Greg Roberts ...... 604-681-1198 604-681-1189

[email protected] www.acateredaffair.caBrioche Urban Baking & Catering 401 Cordova St W, Vancouver V6B 1E5 Barbara Christie ...... 604-682-4037 604-682-4036

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Emelle’s Catering Ltd 177 7th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1L8 Mary Lee Newnham....................... 604-875-6551

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[email protected] www.thegallerycafe.caOut To Lunch Cuisine Inc 1175 Union St, Vancouver V6A 2C7 Laurent Glasroth ..... 604-681-7177 604-681-4961

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

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Presto Catering Inc 1999 Marine Dr PO Box 104, North Vancouver V7P 3J3 Martin/Monica Scoles ................... 604-984-2141

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Sugar Catering Inc 8260 Manitoba St, Vancouver V5X 3A2 Mario Sorrentino ..... 604-325-9411 604-325-9121

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Take Five Café & Catering 1389 Venables Street, Vancouver V5L 2G1 .............. 604-697-9000 604-697-9100

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Computer Equipment/Services/Office Products/Sales and RentalsVtix Solutions Corp 8531 Fairway Rd, Richmond V7C 1Y5 Nigel Alexander ...... 604-241-7292 604-241-7727

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Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow ConsultantsAddison Travel Marketing 2080 Hartley Ave Suite 201, Coquitlam V3K 6W5 Rex Armstead ..... 604-699-9990 604-699-9993

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CongressWorld Conferences Inc 1155 Pender St W Suite 725, Vancouver V6E 2P4 ............... 604-685-0450 604-685-0451

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

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Darcel Moro Outsource Meeting & Event Management 10 Flavelle Dr, Port Moody V3H 4L4 Darcel Moro ................................... 604-808-9624

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EventCorp Services Inc 1550 Hartley Ave Suite 103, Coquitlam V3K 7A1 Ken Munro.......... 604-522-7220 604-522-7270

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

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

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MCI Vancouver 1444 Alberni St Suite 101, Vancouver V6G 2Z4 Carol MacKenzie ..... 604-661-4965 604-685-3521

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New Rave Productions Inc 4252 Madeley Rd, North Vancouver V7N 4C9 Jeannette Savard ........................... 604-983-2794

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PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences 425 Carrall St Suite 475, Vancouver V6B 6E3 Jonathan Buchwald ....................... 604-689-3446

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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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Tourism Richmond 5811 Cooney Rd South Tower Suite 205, Richmond V6X 3M1 Deidre DeVico .... 604-821-5480 604-821-5475

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

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Venue West Conference Services Ltd 873 Beatty St Suite 100, Vancouver V6B 2M6 Sue Daugulis ...... 604-681-5226 604-681-2503

[email protected] www.venuewest.com

This year Venue West Conference Services Ltd celebrates 40 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

604-940-9620 [email protected]

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.com

Decor and Design ServicesBLD Decor & Scenery 8388 Prince Edward St, Vancouver V5X 3R9 Brock Lumsden ... 604-437-7677 604-216-0654

[email protected] www.blddecorscenery.com

Chair Decor Etc 5489 Byrne Rd Suite 156, Burnaby V5J 3J1 Tania Newman ... 604-433-5522 604-433-2021

[email protected] www.chairdecor.comChristopher J Design 412 Kelly St, New Westminster V3L 3T6 Christopher Jodoin ......................... 778-388-2251

[email protected] www.christopherjdesign.com



Greenscape Design & Decor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel ... 604-437-1729 604-437-7775

[email protected] www.greenscapedecor.com

Loungeworks Inc 130 4th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1G6 Andrea Larochelle .......................... 604-687-2774

604-687-4746 [email protected] www.loungeworks.ca

PartyArt Design 1545 3rd Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1J8 David Yanchuk .... 604-875-0122 604-875-8861

[email protected] www.partyartbc.comRed Rocket Creative Strategies 55 Water St Suite 205, Vancouver V6B 1A1 Kevin Bird ....................................... 604-688-4321

[email protected] www.redrocketcreative.com

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reFresh Events Ltd 2225 Triumph St Suite 402, Vancouver V5L 1L2 Andy Boniface ................................ 604-251-5774

[email protected] www.refershevents.ca Specializing in the design & installation of creative, tasteful event decor. Including quality linens, centrepieces, props, drape, and more.ShowMax Events Inc 325 5th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1J6 Daniel Sabina ..... 778-863-0223 604-873-3773


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/MarketingAngel Destinations Management 1507 Lawson Ave, West Vancouver V7V 2C8 Cristina Angel................................. 604-921-1935

[email protected] www.angeldestinations.com

Tourism Surrey 730 176 St Surrey V3S 9S6 Cathy James....... 604-531-6646 604-531-6647

[email protected] www.tourismsurrey.com

Display Designers & BuildersCreative Display Ltd 8048 Winston St, Burnaby V5A 2H5 Mike Buckley ...... 604-421-1321 604-421-5321

[email protected] www.creativedisplay.ca

Dharma Display Ltd 3060 Norland Ave Unit 104, Burnaby V5B 3A6 Bruce Menzies.... 604-299-7588 604-299-7599

[email protected] Creative 60 5th Ave E Suite 210, Vancouver V5T 1G8 Stephen Samchuck......................... 604-899-4074

604-662-4074 [email protected] www.exhibit-creative.com



International Exhibition Services Inc 11420 Blacksmith Pl, Richmond V7A 4X1 Uli Jaeckel.......... 604-274-1504 604-274-1505

[email protected] www.internationalexhibitions.net




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Lower Mainland

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

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

[email protected] www.nasco.ca From frontline staffing to full-service production crews, Nasco is Canada’s best and only full-service staffing solution – 1.888.227.8444.

Entertainment ServicesFamous Players Band 3495 Cambie St Suite 545, Vancouver V5Z 4R3 Kelly A Becker .... 604-725-1272 604-915-9302

[email protected] www.famousplayersband.com

March Hare Band 5869 Angus Pl, Surrey V3S 4W6 Dan Hare ........................................ 604-897-6834

[email protected] www.marchhare.bc.ca

Mehndi & More Body Art 989 Richards St Suite 603, Vancouver V6B 6R6 Leanne Fogarty ............................... 604-812-2048

[email protected] www.mehndiandmore.com

Metro Theatre 1370 Marine Dr SW, Vancouver V6P 5Z9 ............... 604-266-7191 604-261-7189

[email protected] www.metrotheatre.org

Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Décor Rentals 6711 Woodwards Rd, Richmond V7E 1H2 Wolfgang Christl ..... 604-277-4300 604-275-4342

[email protected]

Sounds Great Music Services Ltd 3754 Sutherland St, Port Coquitlam V3B 7C4 Dave Bevan .................................... 778-216-9943

[email protected] www.soundsgreatvancouver.com

Equipment and Supply RentalsGreen Chair Events 8812 Laurel St, Vancouver V6P 3V8 Liliana Segal................................... 604-806-0680

[email protected] www.greenchairevents.com



Nonis Electrical Services Inc 255 Newport Dr Suite 304, Port Moody V3H 5H1 Mark/Kim 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!Off Set Rentals 3735 1st Ave, Burnaby V5C 3V6 Laurie Kaerne ..... 604-215-2200 604-215-1299

[email protected] www.offsetrentals.comShowMax Events Inc 325 5th Ave W, Vancouver V5Y 1J6 Daniel Sabina ..... 778-863-0223 604-873-3773


Event InsuranceFront Row Insurance Brokers Inc 1200 Burrard St Suite 604, Vancouver V6Z 2C7 David Hamilton... 604-684-3456 604-684-3437

www.frontrowinsurance.comJardine 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 1818 Cornwall Ave Suite 106, Vancouver V6J 1G7 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.ca

DM Jones & Associates Inc 2323 Quebec St Suite 221, Vancouver V5T 4S7 Deborah Jones...... 604-639-0439 604-629-0586

[email protected] www.dm-jones.com

FACTORIE Experiences Inc. 991 Hornby St Suite 190, Vancouver V6Z 1V3 Paul Schellenberg .......................... 778-881-7946

778-881-7946 www.factorieexperiences.com

Goodman Media Inc 2435 28th Ave E, Vancouver V7R 1R5 Rona Goodman ............................... 604-346-7662

[email protected] www.goodmanmediainc.com

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

[email protected] www.jumpstartcorp.com

LimeLight Event Marketing Lorien Henson ................................ 604-628-9415

[email protected] www.limelightevents.ca

Middle Child Marketing Sandra Garcia................................. 604-721-0030

[email protected] www.middlechildmarketing.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 PlannersA Day to Remember Event Consultants & Coordinators Candice Jones ................................ 604-340-1153

[email protected] www.adaytoremember.ca

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

[email protected] www.amaryllisevents.com

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

[email protected] www.bceventmanagement.com

Choose BCIT Downtown Vancouver or BCIT Burnaby for your next meeting, event or conference. Our affordable, naturally-lit spaces offer in-house technology and inspired catering.

Contact our Professional Events Team at 604.431.4997 or visit bcit.ca/meetings.

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Lower Mainland

Event Planners cont’dCantrav Services Inc 68 2nd Ave W Suite 200, Vancouver V5T 1B1 Tahira Endean ..... 604-708-2500 604-879-0949

[email protected] www.cantrav.com

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

[email protected] www.dominioncorp.com

Effective Event Management Ltd 999 Broadway W Suite 720, Vancouver V5Z 1K5 Eileen Bistrisky CSEP ..................... 604-736-6933

[email protected] www.effectiveevents.com

emc2 event management inc 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 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.eat-bc.com

The Finer Details Event Planning 991 Hornby St Suite 143, Vancouver V6Z 1V3 Deborah Wallace .... 604-689-1463 604-689-3437

[email protected] www.thefinerdetails.ca



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

[email protected] www.imaginethatevents.ca

For companies with a modest budget, consulting an event company is the way to go. We specialize in planning corporate functions, Christmas parties, themed events... “Anything is possible if you dare to imagine.”

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

[email protected]

lotus events inc 1012 Richelieu Ave Suite 303, Vancouver V6H 1T1 Andrea Tucker ................................ 604-628-2151

[email protected] www.lotusevents.ca

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

[email protected] www.thefunteam.com

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

PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences 425 Carrall St Suite 475, Vancouver V6B 6E3 Jonathan Buchwald ....................... 604-689-3446


PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences creates and delivers compelling and award-winning events, meeting and incentive travel programs for corporate and government clients.

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


SLJ Productions Ltd 3495 Cambie St Suite 507, Vancouver V5Z 4R3 Shelley Johnson ...... 604-875-1775 604-871-0039

[email protected] www.sljproductions.ca

Strategin Solutions 3146 Milton Ave, North Vancouver V7K 2B4 Ginny Stratton ................................ 778-386-4861

[email protected] www.strateginsolutions.com

TM Events 1208 Homer St Suite 129, Vancouver V6B 2Y5 Traci Myles ......... 604-609-9991 604-609-9961

[email protected] www.tmevents.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 and soul through the passion of adventure.

FerriesFalse Creek Ferries 1804 Boat Lift Ln, Vancouver V6H 3W7 Dave McInnis ................................. 604-684-7781

[email protected] www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca

Floral Design and PlantsAmoda Flowers Vancouver ...................................... 604-998-9969

[email protected] www.amodaflowers.com

Flowers Unlimited 1675 Hornby St Suite 102, Vancouver V6Z 2M3 Rosemary Ritchie .... 604-685-6078 604-685-6038

[email protected] www.flowersunlimitedworldwide.com

The Lower Mainland’s PREMIER location for conferences, corporate meetings

and golf tournaments. Experience our renowned hospitality, superb cuisine and

award-winning golf course.

For meetings and banquet enquires: [email protected] 604-542-5327

For golf event enquires: [email protected] 604-542-5322

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Lower Mainland

Floral Design and Plants cont’d

Greenscape Design & Decor 3811 Myrtle St, Burnaby V5C 4G1 Corinne Kessel ... 604-437-1729 604-437-7775

[email protected] www.greenscapedecor.com



Vivio Flower Gallery 2333 Clarke St, Port Moody V3H 1Y9 Patricia Navarro ...... 604-931-3112 604-931-3551

[email protected] www.vivioflowers.ca

Vivio Flower Gallery 1125 Pender St W, Vancouver V6E 2P4 Patricia Navarro ...... 604-669-7271 604-931-3551

[email protected] www.vivioflowers.ca

Games/Carnival/Casino RentalsThe Party Bazaar 1296 Station St, Vancouver V6A 2X3 Rhona Segarra.... 604-873-5241 604-873-1644

[email protected] www.thepartybazaar.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsBeach Grove Golf Club 5946 12th Ave, Delta V4L 1C7 ............... 604-943-1155 604-943-6619

[email protected] www.beachgrovegolf.com

Burnaby Mountain Golf Course 7600 Halifax St, Burnaby V5A 4M8 ............. 604-280-7355 604-297-4490

[email protected] www.golfburnaby.net

Carnoustie Golf Club 533 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam V3C 3V4 .............. 604-941-4076 604-464-3745

[email protected] www.carnoustiegolf.ca

Delta Golf Course Ltd 11550 No 10 Hwy, Delta V4K 3N3 .............. 604-594-1414 604-594-8355

[email protected] www.deltagolfcourse.com

Fraserview Golf Course 7800 Vivian Dr, Vancouver V5S 2V8 Kelley Tofte ........ 604-257-6923 604-257-6927

[email protected] www.vancouverparksgolf.ca

Langara Golf Course 6706 Alberta St, Vancouver V5X 4V8 Jan Cook............. 604-257-8184 604-257-8183


Langley Golf Centre 21550 44th Ave, Langley V3A 7N1 Donna Manhas ... 604-534-4555 604-534-4507

[email protected] www.langleygolfcentre.com

McCleery Golf Course 7188 MacDonald Dr, Vancouver V6N 1G2 Jan Cook............. 604-257-8184 604-257-8183


Morgan Creek Golf Course 3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey V3S 0J7 Erin Little ............ 604-542-5322 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.Northlands Golf Course 3400 Anne MacDonald Way, North Vancouver V7G 2S7 .............. 604-924-2950 604-981-3166

[email protected] www.golfnorthlands.com

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

[email protected] www.northviewgolf.com

Pitt Meadows Golf Club 13615 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows V3Y 2R8 .............. 604-465-5431 604-465-1611

[email protected] www.pittmeadowsgolf.com

QGolf Club 3551 Granville Ave, Richmond V7C 1C8 Tony Di Giovanni ..... 604-277-1101 604-277-1168

[email protected] www.qgolfclub.caRiverway Golf Course 9001 Riverway Pl, Burnaby V5J 5J3 ............... 604-280-4653 604-297-4492

[email protected] www.golfburnaby.netShaughnessy Golf & Country Club 4300 Marine Dr SW, Vancouver V6N 4A6 ............. 604-266-4141 604-266-3522

[email protected] www.shaughnessy.org

Surrey Golf Club 7700 168th St, Surrey V4N 0E1 .............. 604-576-8224 604-574-4432

[email protected] www.surreygolf.comTall Timber Golf Course 23523 56th Ave, Langley V2Z 2P7 ............... 604-534-0213 604-534-0296University Golf Club 5185 University Blvd, Vancouver V6T 1X5 Michael Mather ...... 604-224-7799 604-224-1621

[email protected] www.universitygolf.com

Vancouver Golf Club 771 Austin Ave Box 771, Coquitlam V3J 7A2 .............. 604-936-3404 604-936-4653

[email protected] www.vancouvergolfclub.com

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

[email protected] www.helijet.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond V6X 1S1 Christopher Mis .... 604-484-2571 604-270-0001


Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel 21650 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge V2X 2S1 Tammy Bertagnolli ......................... 604-467-1511

604-467-1532 [email protected] www.travelodge.com

Best Western Plus Chateau Granville 1100 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 2B6 Brent O’Connor ..... 604-633-2051 604-669-4928

[email protected] www.chateaugranville.com

Seven beautifully appointed function rooms for all your event needs, ranging from intimate sales presentations to romantic affairs of up to 200 people. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, natural daylight and creative new menus sourcing local products with professional staff to serve you.

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 1Y5 .............. 604-687-0575 604-682-5790

[email protected] www.century-plaza.com

Coast Hotels & Resorts 1090 Georgia St W Suite 900, Vancouver V6E 3V7 Sherry Baumgardner ...................... 604-682-7982

604-682-8942 [email protected] www.coasthotels.com

Log in. Call in. Check in. Our convention

facilities at the four Metro Vancouver locations

can accommodate groups of up to 700, for

intimate gatherings or grand conferences. We

feature versatile spaces for AGM’s, trade shows,

meetings, social functions and training events,

a unique combination of indoor and outdoor

spaces. Backed by a full complement of

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Lower Mainland

Hotels and Motels cont’d

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

[email protected] www.coasthotels.com

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s West End, within walking distance of the business and financial districts – 269 guest rooms and suites, with meeting space for up to 500.



Renovated, full-service, all-suite hotel. Conveniently located near BC Ferries Terminal and only 25 minutes from Vancouver International Airport.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 with exciting entertainment and attractions just moments away, we are a small 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 let us help you craft the perfect setting for any meeting or event.Compass Point Inn 9850 King George Blvd, Surrey V3T 4Y3 Laurie Yanko ....... 604-588-9511 604-588-7949

[email protected] www.compasspointinn.com

Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5961 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 hotel rooms. Wireless campus.

Coquitlam Sleepy Lodge 730 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam V3J 3Y1 .............. 604-937-7737 604-937-7745

[email protected] www.sleepylodge.ivancouver.com

Corporate Inn 379 Twelfth St, New Westminster V3M 4H5 Jeyaprashanth Rubesingham......... 604-777-7787

604-777-7797 [email protected] www.corporateinn.com

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

[email protected] www.daysinnvancouvermetro.com

Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 Ana Pacheco....... 604-453-0750 604-453-0775

[email protected] www.deltahotels.com

Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond V7B 1C7 Wendy Hargreaves ......................... 604-278-1241

604-276-1975 [email protected] www.deltahotels.com

Econo Lodge 6542 King George Blvd, Surrey V3W 4Z3 Iqbaljit Gill .......... 604-591-6001 604-591-6050

[email protected] www.econolodgesurrey.ca

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

[email protected] www.empirelandmarkhotel.com

English Bay Apartment Hotel Ltd 1150 Denman St, Vancouver V6G 2M9 Alexander Chan .... 604-685-2231 604-685-2291

[email protected] www.englishbayhotel.comExecutive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond V6X 1A3 Doug Parcella ..... 604-278-5555 604-278-0255

[email protected] www.executivehotels.net/airport

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

[email protected] www.executivehotels.net/burnaby

Executive Hotel Vintage Park – Downtown Vancouver 1379 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 2R5 Andrew Karwowski ........................ 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 Graeme Benn...... 604-684-3131 604-662-1907

[email protected] www.fairmont.com/hotelvancouver

Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver V6C 0B9 Helen Pratt ......... 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

Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 8368 Alexandra Rd Vancouver Airport, Richmond V6X 4A6 Jabeen Dvorak ... 604-214-0888 604-214-0887

[email protected] www.fourpointsvancouverairport.com

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Langley/Surrey 19500 Langley Bypass, Surrey V3S 7R2 Nikola Vanderheide ........................ 604-530-6545

604-530-9192 [email protected] www.hamptoninnlangley.com

Hilton Vancouver Metrotown 6083 McKay Ave, Burnaby V5H 2W7............. 604-438-1200 604-431-7782

[email protected] www.hiltonvancouver.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 & Suites Vancouver Downtown 1110 Howe St, Vancouver V6Z 1R2 .............. 604-684-2151 604-684-4736

[email protected] www.hivancouverdowntown.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 15808 104 Ave, Surrey V4N 5L2 Cheryl Neathway .... 604-930-8510 604-930-8517

[email protected] www.hiesurrey.comHoliday Inn Express & Suites Riverport 10688 No 6 Rd, Richmond V6W 1E7 Julie Bell ............ 604-248-8201 604-241-1840

[email protected] www.hieRichmond.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

Hotel Indigo Vancouver 500 12th Ave W, Vancouver V5Z 1M2 Margaret A Haller .......................... 604-875-3305

[email protected] www.hotelindigovancouver.com

Hotel Le Soleil 567 Hornby St, Vancouver V6C 2E8 Ellen Leung ......... 604-632-3015 604-632-3001

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

[email protected] www.vancouver.hyatt.comInn At The Quay 900 Quayside Dr, New Westminster V3M 6G1 Caroline Dupont ...... 604-520-1776 604-520-5645

[email protected] www.innatthequay.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 & Voya Restaurant 1177 Melville St, Vancouver V6E 4T8 Michael Love ...... 604-669-5060 604-662-8904

[email protected] www.theloden.com

Lonsdale 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 Ryan Matheson .... 604-687-1122 604-602-7844

[email protected] www.metropolitan.com/vanc

North Vancouver Hotel 1800 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver V7P 3B6 Steven Chen ....... 604-987-4461 604-984-4244

[email protected] www.northvancouverhotel.ca




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Lower Mainland

Hotels and Motels cont’dPan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Pl Suite 300, Vancouver V6C 3B5 Brent Lavery ....... 604-662-8111 604-891-2861

[email protected] www.panpacificvancouver.com

Park 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

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 Inn Maple Ridge 21735 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge V2X 2S2 Becky Wheating ...... 604-463-5111 604-463-3113

[email protected] www.choicehotels.ca/cn919

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

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

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

[email protected] www.rosewoodhotelgeorgia.com

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 Bill Seeley .......... 604-276-1148 604-233-7733

[email protected] www.sandmansignature.com

Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver 1128 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6E 0A8 Sameena Iqbal ... 604-689-1120 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 of up to 1,000 guests.Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 15269 104 Ave, Surrey V3R 1N5 Eric Towne .......... 604-587-6112 604-582-9712

[email protected] www.sheraton.com/guildford

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

[email protected] www.sheratonvancouver.com

Sutton 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.com


[email protected] www.tcclub.com

Travelodge Vancouver Airport 3071 St Edwards Dr, Richmond V6X 3K4 Regina Tam ......... 604-278-5155 604-278-5125

[email protected] www.travelodgevancouverairport.com

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

[email protected] www.vancouvermarriott.com

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

604-608-5349 [email protected] www.wedgewoodhotel.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 and amenities, flat-panel TVs, free wireless internet.

The Westin Bayshore Vancouver 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 Erwin Mah .......... 604-682-3377 604-691-6959

[email protected] www.westinbayshore.com

Westin Grand Vancouver 433 Robson St, Vancouver V6B 6L9 Sarah Woodgate ..... 604-602-1999 604-647-2502

[email protected] www.westingrandvancouver.com

Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond V6X 4K3 Jeff Graham ....... 604-893-7210 604-331-1001

[email protected] www.westinvancouverairport.com

LightingEpic Production Technologies Inc 3771 Marine Way, Burnaby V5J 5A7 Steve Matthews ..... 604-434-6400 604-434-6479

[email protected] www.epicpt.com



VIVID Lighting Solutions 130 Glacier St Suite 4, Coquitlam V3K 5Z6 Phil Guhl ............. 778-786-1517 866-328-5967

[email protected] www.vividlightingsolutions.com

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 604-677-2755

[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] Generators International Sales & Marketing Group Inc 6200 McKay Ave Suite 141-466, Burnaby V5H 4M9 Tyler Dawson .................................. 604-918-5078

[email protected] www.clientfinders.com

ManMar Consultants Ltd 1710 Bayshore Dr Suite 1002, Vancouver V6G 3G4 Manfred Stenzel ..... 604-240-3679 604-605-0763

[email protected] www.manmargroup.comPR1ME Extraordinary Experiences 425 Carrall St Suite 475, Vancouver V6B 6E3 Jonathan Buchwald ....................... 604-689-3446


PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences creates and delivers compelling and award-winning events, meeting and incentive travel programs for corporate and government clients.Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc 201 Bewicke Ave Suite 206, North Vancouver V7M 3M7 Sarah Lowis........ 604-984-6439 604-984-6434


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

[email protected] www.spets.caWIT Marketing Media & Events 170 5th St E Suite 205, North Vancouver V7L 4L4 David O’Brien ................................. 604-987-6657

[email protected] www.witmarketing.bc.ca

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

[email protected] www.albertnormandin.com

As You Like It Media Inc 1383 29th St E, North Vancouver V7J 1T3 Sheila Allan ........ 604-986-5065 604-986-5065

[email protected] www.asyoulikeitmedia.com

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

[email protected] www.briandennehyphotography.com

Dave Roels Photography David Roels .................................... 604-733-9222

[email protected] www.daveroels.comFoodie Photography 2050 Scotia St Suite 113, Vancouver V5T 4T1 Tracey Kusiewicz ............................ 604-708-4343

[email protected] www.foodiephotography.com

gnyp photography 70 2nd Ave E Suite 202, Vancouver V5T 1B1 .......................................... 604-874-2220

[email protected] www.gnyp.comImage This Photographics Inc 1610 Clark Dr Suite 201, Vancouver V5L 4Y2 Ted Clarke ....................................... 604-875-0620

[email protected] www.imagethisphoto.caInner Eye Photography 1955 Haro St Suite 1105, Vancouver V6G 1J1 Paul Thomas Brndjar ...................... 604-723-6977

[email protected] www.iephoto.caJay Shaw Photography Jay Shaw............ 604-464-8850 604-464-8807

[email protected] www.jayshaw.comJon Benjamin Photography 2260 8th Ave W, Vancouver V6K 2A7 Jon Benjamin Pesochin .................. 604-733-9975

[email protected] www.jonbenjamin.caKeith Holuboff Photography 1032 Stevens St, White Rock V4B 4X7 Keith Holuboff ................................ 604-535-1717

[email protected] Audio Visual Services 1858 Beaulynn Pl, North Vancouver V7J 2T1 Stuart Spani ................................... 604-988-4996

[email protected] www.reason-for-hope.com

Photex Studio Inc Gunter Pichler...........................................................

[email protected] www.photex.caRalph Rinke Photographer 1280 22nd St W, North Vancouver V7P 2G1 Ralph Rinke .................................... 604-816-7921

[email protected] www.platinumphotos.com

Raymond Lum Photography 1810 Pine St, Vancouver V6J 3C9 Raymond Lum ..... 604-731-0131 604-732-3121

[email protected] www.raylum.ca

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

[email protected] www.reeltimevideoworks.com

Sharon Doucette Photography 11440 92 Ave, Delta V4C 3K7 Sharon Doucette ..... 604-626-6795 604-584-1160

[email protected] www.doucettephoto.com

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Lower Mainland

Photography – Event/ Videography cont’d

Shawn Lam Video Inc 3981 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam V3B 3P5 Shawn Lam......... 604-554-0250 604-554-0255

[email protected] www.shawnlam.caStephen Nyran Photographer 1701 Powell St Suite 703, Vancouver V5L 5C9 Stephen Nyran ............................... 604-728-3599

[email protected] www.nyrotic.comStirling Ward Photographic Design 46 Bedingfield St, Port Moody V3H 3N1 Stirling Ward .................................. 778-355-1346

[email protected] www.stirlingward.comTrevor Jansen Photography Trevor Jansen ................................. 604-710-8075

[email protected] www.trevorjansen.comVision Design & Photography: Event Specialists 1450 Chestnut St Suite 1504, Vancouver V6J 3K3 Alan Katowitz ..... 604-961-3016 604-731-3196

[email protected] www.alankatowitz.com

Printers/CopiersKwik Kopy Design & Print Centre 8628 Commerce Crt, Burnaby V5A 4N6 Peter Cheng ........ 604-444-4452 604-444-4457

[email protected] www.burnaby.kwikkopy.ca

PacBlue 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

West Coast Reproduction Centres Ltd 167 2nd Ave W Suite 110, Vancouver V5Y 1B8 Blair D Fraser...... 604-879-2711 604-879-2744

[email protected] www.westcoastrepro.com

Production Companies/Live/StagingBC Event Management 2455 Dollarton Hwy Suite 114, North Vancouver V7H 0A2 Darren Dreger................................. 604-696-1234






Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift BasketsCotton Candy Vancouver Inc 13160 Vanier Pl Suite 130, Richmond V6V 2J2 Larry Shaffer....... 604-218-1244 604-531-1210

[email protected] www.cottoncandy.ca

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.Green Grass Productions Inc 1228 Hamilton St Suite 200, Vancouver V6B 6L2 Debbi Swatman .... 604-801-6446 604-688-8183

[email protected] www.greengrassinc.com

Logotex Mfg Ltd 1460 Venables St, Vancouver V5L 2G7 Anne Carroll ....... 604-255-7515 604-255-7458

[email protected] www.logotex.comMasal Advertising & Printing 7774 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby V5J 4K4 Paul Salooja ....... 604-431-6100 604-438-0465

[email protected] www.masalpromo.comPacific Basket Company 15 Braid St Suite 201, New Westminster V3L 5N7 Oliver Schneider ...... 604-522-0246 604-677-5997

[email protected] www.pacificbasketco.com

Probizz Advertising Specialties Inc 3580 Broadway St, Richmond V7E 2X8 Merle Linde ........ 604-448-0310 604-448-0176

[email protected] www.probizzadspec.com

SelectArt Promotional Products 15188 62A Ave Suite 24, Surrey V3S 1W7 Sue Wilson ......... 604-590-8370 604-590-8304

[email protected] www.selectartpromo.com

Summerhill Global Marketing 3355 Morgan Creek Way Suite 29, Surrey V3S0J9 Bill Peek.............. 604-536-1130 604-536-7768

[email protected] www.summerhillgroup.com

Thierry Chocolates 1059 Alberni St, Vancouver V6E 1A1 Axelle d’Anglemont........................ 604-202-6733

604-646-0412 [email protected] www.thierrychocolates.com

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


RestaurantsAbigail’s Party 1685 Yew St, Vancouver V6K 3E6 James Iranzad ................................ 604-739-4677

[email protected] www.abigailsparty.caBlue Water Cafe + Raw Bar 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver V6B 5T4 Axelle d’Anglemont........................ 604-202-6733

604-646-0412 [email protected] www.bluewatercafe.net

Vancouver’s definitive destination for the freshest and finest seafood. Executive Chef Frank Pabst, known for his innovative West Coast plates, insists on using seafood from wild and sustainable harvests. Offering a private wine room seating up to 80pp and a new self-contained space with separate entrance for up to 60pp seated. Valet parking, heated patio and complimentary A/V. Award-winning cookbook and gift certificates available for corporate gifts. 170pp seated, 350pp reception.CinCin Ristorante + Bar 1154 Robson St, Vancouver V6E 1B5 Axelle d’Anglemont........................ 604-202-6733

604-646-0412 [email protected] www.cincin.net

Located above bustling Robson Street, CinCin excels in Italian-inspired wood-fired cuisine, award-winning wines, and true hospitality. From the open wood-fired kitchen, the ingredient-driven menu sets the table with distinctive dishes embracing the sensuality of the Mediterranean. Private wine room seats 30pp and year-round heated terrace accommodates 38pp. Ideal for corporate dinners, celebrations and holiday parties. 150pp seated, 260pp reception.Earls Strawberry Hill 7236 120th St, Surrey V3W 3M9 Lee Ellis .............. 604-501-2233 604-501-0812

[email protected] www.earls.caMoxie’s Classic Grill (Davie) 1160 Davie St, Vancouver V6E 1N1 .............. 604-678-8043 604-678-8001

[email protected] www.moxies.comMoxie’s Classic Grill (Robson) 808 Bute St, Vancouver V6E 1Y4 .............. 604-696-9986 604-696-9987

[email protected] www.moxies.comThe New Oxford Public House 1144 Homer St, Vancouver V6B 2G2 Wendy Derzai ................................. 604-808-7147

[email protected] www.donnellygroup.ca/oxford

Seasons in the Park Queen Elizabeth Park Cambie St & 33rd Ave W, Vancouver Alison Shaw ....... 604-874-8008 604-874-7101

[email protected] www.sequoiarestaurants.com

West Restaurant + Bar 2881 Granville St, Vancouver V6H 3J4 Axelle d’Anglemont........................ 604-202-6733

604-646-0412 [email protected] www.westrestaurant.com

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.netAmpco Manufacturers Inc 9 Burbidge St Suite 101, Coquitlam V3K 7B2 Dann Konkin ....... 604-472-3800 604-944-4017

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

[email protected] www.baseline-graphics.com

Flag Shop/International Flag & Banner 1615 Powell St, Vancouver V5L 1H5 Susan Braverman .... 604-736-8161 604-736-6439

[email protected] www.flagshop.comNor-Wes Sign Services Ltd 236A Esplanade Ave E, North Vancouver V7L 1A3 Pierre Cote.......... 604-985-1944 604-985-5057

[email protected] www.nor-wes-signs.com

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


Speakers/FacilitatorsThe Consulting Edge Inc. 2221 Folkestone Way Suite 102, West Vancouver V7S 2Y6 David Gouthro .... 604-926-6858 604-926-6828

[email protected] www.theconsultingedge.com

John Gordon Photography Inc 6027 195A St, Surrey V3S 7K9 John Gordon ................................... 604-533-7171

[email protected] www.johngordonsphotography.com

The Lane Consulting Group Inc 999 Broadway W Suite 720, Vancouver V5Z 1K5 Geoffrey X Lane.............................. 604-877-0089

[email protected] www.geoffreyxlane.com

National Speakers Bureau 1663 7th Ave W, Vancouver V6J 1S4 Christy de Couto ... 604-734-3663 604-734-8906

[email protected] www.nsb.comWindWord Communications 901 3rd St W, North Vancouver V7P 3P9 Gail Hulnick .................................... 604-998-3356

[email protected] www.windwordcommunications.com

Special EffectsCelebration Fireworks 8987 Queen Mary Blvd, Surrey V3V 6R2 Neil Sedman....... 604-590-4855 604-590-2702

[email protected] www.celebrationfireworks.ca

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

www.creativityatwork.com



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Lower Mainland

Team Building cont’d

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/ WebcastingCita Communications 5360 Airport Rd S Suite 303, Richmond V7B 1B4 Debra Danny....... 604-671-4655 604-204-0172

[email protected] www.cita.info

Shawn 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 317 Water St, Vancouver V6B 1B8 Hans Klassen...... 604-299-0700 604-299-0701

[email protected] www.bigbus.caBloedel Conservatory 33rd Ave at Cambie St Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver V5X 2T9 Alex Downie ....... 604-257-8584 604-257-2412

www.parks.vancouver.bc.caDomaine de Chaberton Estate Winery 1064 216th St, Langley V2Z 1R3 Mike Lew............ 604-530-1736 604-533-9687

[email protected] www.domainedechaberton.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.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

Wow your delegates and their spouses with a unique wilderness excursion that includes hotel pick-up.Vancouver Aquarium Box 3232 Stanley Park, Vancouver V6B 3X8 Lila Blair ............. 604-659-3456 604-659-3515




Vancouver Nature Adventures Inc 1251 Cardero St Suite 2005, Vancouver V6G 2H9 Peter Loppe .................................... 604-684-4922

[email protected] www.vancouvernatureadventures.com

WildPlay Element Parks, Maple Ridge 23485 Fern Cres, Maple Ridge Guest Services ............................... 888-590-7274

www.wildplay.com

Translation Services/InterpretersBMD Multi-Lingual Technology Ltd 2086 Kingsway Suite 302, Vancouver V5R 5T5 Gary Lee ............. 604-736-8932 604-736-3641

[email protected] www.mltek.comCertified Translations (English-Spanish) 1495 Richards St, Vancouver V6Z 3E3 Alicia Renoirte ...... 604-608-2774 604-648-9188

[email protected] www.renoirte.comThe 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

MOSAIC – Interpretation and Translation Services 1522 Commercial Dr Suite 200, Vancouver V5L 3Y2 Jiri Adler............. 604-254-8022 604-254-4606

[email protected] www.mosaic-trans.com

Translation Services 621 McCartney Close, North Vancouver V7H 2H1 Juanita Miller..... 604-929-4690 604-924-1704

[email protected] 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 CollegesBritish Columbia Institute of Technology 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby V5G 3H2 Tracy Bodin ..................................... 604-431-4997

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

[email protected] www.sfu.ca/mecsUBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver V6Z 3B7 Melissa Carr ....... 604-822-0148 604-822-0070

[email protected] www.robsonsquare.ubc.ca

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.orgArtStarts in Schools 808 Richards St, Vancouver V6B 2M6 Navida Nuraney ...... 604-878-7144 604-683-0501

[email protected] www.artstarts.comAuBAR Nightclub 674 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3K4 Dave Kershaw .... 604-648-2227 604-648-2228

[email protected] www.aubarnightclub.com

BC Place 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver V6B 4Y8 .............. 604-669-2300 604-661-3412

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

[email protected] www.bellperformingartscentre.com

Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd, Richmond V6X 1S1 Christopher Mis .... 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

Burnaby Art Gallery 6344 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5G 2J3 .............. 604-297-4422 604-205-7339

[email protected] www.burnabyartgallery.caCambie 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 Michael Favelle .... 604-530-1500 604-539-4409

[email protected] www.cascadescasino.ca

Celebration on Water (Happy Hour Eats & Drinks Ltd) 221 Esplanade W Suite 400, North Vancouver V7M 3J3 Michelene Skakoon........................ 604-980-8594

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

The Cellar Nightclub 1006 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1L5 Tania Richards .... 604-605-4328 604-605-4351

[email protected] www.cellarvan.com The Cellar Nightclub is a hidden underground gem in the heart of the entertainment district. The intimate room showcases an inspired and revolutionary ambiance, which makes for a unique and memorable venue to spice up your corporate event or meeting. Wi-fi, audio visual capabilities and extensive catered menu options available.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

Chief Sepass Theatre 9096 Trattle St, Fort Langley V1M 2S6 Bridie Robson ..... 604-888-3113 604-888-3578

[email protected] www.lfasbc.com



Conferences & Accommodation at UBC 5961 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

Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver V5N 4E4 Ivan Steko........... 604-879-0154 604-879-2308

[email protected] www.croatiancentre.com

The Donnelly Group 1110 Hamilton St Suite 302, Vancouver V6B 2S2 Wendy Derzai ..... 604-899-3229 604-899-3226

www.dhmbars.caDoolin’s Irish Pub 654 Nelson St, Vancouver V6B 6K4 Marlise Mellett .. 604-605-4328 604-605-4351

[email protected] www.doolins.ca Vancouver’s favorite Irish pub in the heart of downtown featuring 22 draft beers and live music daily. We offer customized 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 Marcel Parafina .... 604-687-3343 604-687-4279

[email protected] www.edgewatercasino.ca

Elliott Louis Gallery 258 1st Ave E Suite 1, Vancouver V5T 1A6 Ted Lederer ......... 604-736-3282 604-736-3282

[email protected] www.elliottlouis.comEvergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam V3B 7Y3 David Mann ........ 604-927-6564 604-927-6559

[email protected] www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Fish House in Stanley Park 8901 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Brendon James ..... 604-681-7275 604-681-3137

[email protected] www.fishhousestanleypark.com

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

[email protected] www.westvancouverrec.ca

Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby V5G 1C7 .............. 604-436-2211 604-436-2130

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

[email protected] www.granvillevan.com



Elevate. Take your next meeting or team building to the Peak of Vancouver where the natural surroundings inspire and award-winning cuisine satisfies – only 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ideal for business meetings, training seminars, cocktail receptions and experiential team-building sessions.Heritage Hall 3102 Main St, Vancouver V5T 3G7 Marian Gilmour..... 604-879-4816 604-879-4816

[email protected] www.heritagehall.bc.ca




Lower Mainland

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesHR MacMillan Space Centre 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver V6J 3J9 Tracy Cromwell ..... 604-738-7827 604-736-5665

[email protected] www.spacecentre.ca

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

[email protected] www.langleyeventscentre.com

Library Square Conference Centre 350 Georgia St W, Vancouver V6B 6B1 Polly Argo ........... 604-331-3823 604-331-4014

[email protected] www.vpl.ca/roomsMichael 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

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

[email protected] www.nikkeiplace.orgNMP Holdings Ltd dba 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

Pacific National Exhibition 2901 Hastings St E, Vancouver V5K 5J1 Susan Steffens ............................... 604-252-3522

[email protected] www.pne.caPrinceton Pub & Grill 1901 Powell St, Vancouver V5L 1J2 Les Rippel ........... 604-253-6645 604-708-5017

[email protected] www.princetonpub.comThe Refinery 1115 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1M1 Peter Raptis ........ 604-687-8001 604-687-7479

www.therefineryvancouver.comThe 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 at Telus World of Science 1455 Quebec St, 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 Lee Waters ......... 604-606-6400 604-606-6401

[email protected] www.thedancecentre.ca

Scotiabank Theatre 900 Burrard St, Vancouver V6Z 3G5 Danielle Crosby .............................. 604-513-8733

[email protected] www.cineplex.com

SFU Meeting Event & Conference Services 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver V6B 5K3 Susan Labentsoff .... 778-782-5800 778-782-5818

[email protected] www.sfu.ca/mecsSip Resto Lounge 1117 Granville St, Vancouver V6Z 1M1 Peter Raptis ........ 604-687-7474 604-687-7479

[email protected] www.siplounge.comSurrey Board of Trade 14439 104th Ave Suite 101, Surrey V3R 1M1 Heather Scragg ..... 604-581-7130 604-588-7549

[email protected] www.businessinsurrey.com


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

[email protected] www.tourismburnaby.com

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

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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 ..... 604-689-8232 604-647-7232

[email protected] www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

Vancouver International Film Centre 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver V6B 3M7 Barbara Chirinos ..... 604-685-0260 604-688-8221

[email protected] www.viff.org

Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver V6G 3E2 Keith Jolly .......... 604-687-3400 604-687-6812

[email protected] www.vancouverrowingclub.ca

Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism 104 1st St W Suite 102, North Vancouver V7M 3N3 Kathleen Campbell ......................... 604-960-0785

[email protected] www.vancouversnorthshore.com

Westminster Club 713 Columbia St Suite 700, New Westminster V3M 1B2 ............. 604-521-6641 604-521-6642

[email protected] www.westminsterclub.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorBrock House Restaurant 3875 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver V6R 1B3 Brittany Walker ..... 604-224-3317 604-224-1201

[email protected] www.brockhouserestaurant.com

Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby V5G 3T6 .............. 604-297-4565 604-297-4557

[email protected] www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca

Celebration on Water (Happy Hour Eats & Drinks Ltd) 221 Esplanade W Suite 400, North Vancouver V7M 3J3 Michelene Skakoon........................ 604-980-8594

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Edible Canada at the Market 1595 Johnston St, Vancouver V6H 3R9 Eric Pateman ...... 604-558-0040 866-272-8777

[email protected] www.ediblecanada.com

Edible Canada at the Market is now open and features an expanded culinary tourism operation, 175-seat bistro, demonstration kitchen, 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 ...... 604-731-4661 604-731-3710

[email protected] www.uwcvancouver.ca

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/rentalsVan Dop Gallery 421 Richmond St, New Westminster V3L 4C4 Trudy Van Dop .... 604-521-7887 604-540-1062

[email protected] www.vandopgallery.com



Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver V6J 1A3 Terra Dickenson .... 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

The Corporate Yacht Bayshore Resort & Marina 1601 Bayshore Dr, Vancouver V6G 2V4 Elizabeth Showman........................ 604-689-1227

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

Chic meetings and events on the water. Entertain and reward your clients, staff and friends by hosting your next event aboard Vancouver’s only luxury private charter yacht, “The Corporate Yacht.”

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 James MacMillan .......................... 604-687-5533

604-687-5538 [email protected] www.vancouvercharters.com

Westwind Tugboat Adventures Box 48131 RPO Queensborogh, New Westminster V3M0A7 Robert Jordan..... 604-270-3269 604-270-3376

[email protected] www.tugboatcruise.com

Fraser ValleyAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresTourism Abbotsford 34561 Delair Rd, Abbotsford V2S 2E1 Allison Longshore........................... 604-864-5675

604-850-7699 [email protected] www.tourismabbotsford.ca

Tourism 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

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

[email protected] www.simplyperfectflowers.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsHope Golf & Country Club 900 Golf Course Rd, Hope V0X 1L0 Claudette Krahn .... 604-869-5881 604-869-5830

[email protected] www.hopegolfclub.com

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

[email protected] www.coasthotels.comExecutive Hotel Harrison Hot Springs 190 Lillooet Ave Box 70, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Kevin O’Neill ...... 604-796-5555 604-796-3731

[email protected] www.harrisonhotsprings.com

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

[email protected] www.harrisonbeachhotel.com

Harrison Hot Springs Spa Motel 140 Esplanade Ave PO Box 23, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Calvin Hansung Lee........................ 800-592-8828

604-796-2660 [email protected] www.harrisonspamotel.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

Sandman Hotel & Suites 32720 Simon Ave, Abbotsford V2T 0B8 Sameer Vahidy ... 604-556-7263 604-556-7253

[email protected] www.sandmanhotels.com

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

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Resorts/RetreatsEchoes Harrison River Retreat PO Box 718, Harrison Hot Springs V0M 1K0 Susan Bohonos............................... 604-970-2083

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Manning Park Resort 7500 Hwy 3 Manning Provincial Park, Manning Park V0X 1R0 Barry Wilks ......... 250-840-8822 250-840-8848

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Rowena’s Inn on the River 14282 Morris Valley Rd, Harrison Mills V0M 1L0 ............. 604-796-1000 604-796-3069

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Signs, Banners, FlagsMelodyland Signs 31555 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford V2T 6B1 Marcus Unger..... 604-850-3500 604-850-6620

[email protected] www.melodylandsigns.ca

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

[email protected] www.chilliwackheritagepark.com

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

[email protected] www.harrisonbeachhotel.com

Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32325 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford V2T 1W7 ............. 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

Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn 32288 King Rd, Abbotsford V2T 5Z5 Dorothy Friesen..... 604-851-5101 604-851-5101

[email protected] www.sweetdreamsluxuryinn.com

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

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

[email protected] www.thereach.ca

CoastAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresGibsons & District Chamber of Commerce 900 Gibsons Way Unit 21 Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons V0N 1V0 Lisa Houle........... 604-886-2325 604-886-2379

[email protected] www.gibsonschamber.com

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

[email protected] www.lundhotel.comRitz Inn Motor Hotel 505 Gower Pt Rd, Gibsons V0N 1V0 .......................................... 604-886-3343

[email protected] www.ritzinn.com

Resorts/RetreatsPainted Boat Resort Spa & Marina 12849 Lagoon Rd, Madeira Park V0N 2H0 Lori Pratt ............. 604-883-2456 604-883-2122

[email protected] www.paintedboat.comPender Harbour Resort Ltd 4686 Sinclair Bay Rd, Garden Bay V0N 1S1 Jeff Peifer....................................... 604-883-2424

[email protected] www.phrm.caRockwater Secret Cove Resort 5356 Ole’s Cove Rd, Halfmoon Bay V0N 1Y0 Doug DeYagher .. 604-885-7038 604-885-7036

[email protected] www.rockwatersecretcoveresort.com

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

[email protected] www.wcwl.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesWest Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort General Delivery, Egmont V0N 1N0 Paul Hansen ....... 877-988-3838 604-883-3604

[email protected] www.wcwl.com

Sea To SkyAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresPemberton & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 370, Pemberton V0N 2L0 .............. 604-894-6477 604-894-5571

[email protected] www.pembertonchamber.com

Whistler Chamber of Commerce 4230 Gateway Dr Suite 201, Whistler V0N 1B4 Christopher Sands .......................... 604-932-5922

604-932-3755 [email protected] www.whistlerchamber.com

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

[email protected] www.whistlercooks.com

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

[email protected] www.elenifloral.com

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

[email protected] www.whistlertastingtours.com

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

[email protected] www.nicklausnorth.comWhistler Golf Club 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Ro Davies ........... 604-932-3280 604-932-4015

[email protected] www.whistlergolf.com

Hotels and Motels

Aava Whistler Hotel 4005 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Tony Medd .......... 604-932-2522 604-932-6311

[email protected] www.aavawhistlerhotel.com

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler V0N 1B4 Victoria Dyson .... 604-938-8000 604-938-2291

[email protected] www.fairmont.com/whistler

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

[email protected] www.nitalakelodge.com

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

[email protected] www.panpacificwhistler.com

Summit Lodge & Spa 4359 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Rosemary Cook... 604-932-2778 604-932-2716

[email protected] www.summitlodge.com

Sundial Boutique Hotel 4340 Sundial Cres, Whistler V0N 1B4 .............. 604-932-2321 604-935-0554

[email protected] www.sundialhotel.comThe Westin Resort & Spa 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Susan Kneider .... 604-905-5000 604-905-5589

[email protected] www.westinwhistler.com

Whistler Dream Accommodations 4910 Spearhead Pl, Whistler V0N 1B4 Sophie Lebel....... 604-935-1041 604-935-1091

[email protected] www.whistlerdream.com

Photography – Event/VideographyCoast Mountain Photography & Video 4122 Village Green Suite 105, Whistler V0N 1B4 Brad Kasselman .... 604-938-1468 604-938-1408

[email protected] www.coastphoto.comDouble Shutter Images PO Box 1881, Squamish V8B 0B3 Michael Kanka ............................... 604-849-0435

[email protected] www.double-shutter.com

Insight Photography International 1005 Alpha Lake Rd Suite 20, Whistler V0N 1B1 Greg Eymundson ............................ 604-932-6091

[email protected] www.insight-photography.com

Robin O’Neill Photography 8317 Crazy Canuck Dr, Whistler V0N 1B8 .......................................... 604-907-2787

[email protected] www.robinoneillphotography.com

Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift BasketsLions Bay Art Gallery Lions Bay Centre 350 Centre Rd PO Box 396, Lions Bay V0N 2E0 Alice Tickner ................................... 604-921-7865

[email protected] www.lionsbayartgallery.com

Regional Convention SpacesWhistler Conference Centre 4010 Whistler Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 .............. 604-932-3928 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

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

[email protected] www.hiltonwhistler.com

Lorimer Ridge Lodge 6231 Piccolo Dr, Whistler V0N 1B6 Fernando Alves............................... 604-290-5833

[email protected] www.lorimerridge.comMountainside Lodge 4417 Sundial Pl, Whistler V0N 1B4 Garret Groenveld ..... 415-885-8801 604-932-6864

[email protected] www.shellhospitality.com/hotels/

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

[email protected] www.sunwolf.net

RestaurantsAraxi Restaurant + Bar 4222 Village Sq, Whistler V0N 1B4 Axelle d’Anglemont........................ 604-202-6733

604-648-0412 [email protected] www.araxi.com

The culinary cornerstone in the heart of Whistler Village, Araxi is recognized worldwide for its excellence in food, wine and hospitality. Chef James Walt’s regional menu showcases the finest locally-sourced ingredients from nearby farms and fisheries. Award-winning cookbook and gift certificates available for corporate gifting. Several group dining options for up to 165pp seated or 250pp reception.Bavaria Restaurant 4369 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Michael Kyle ...... 604-932-7518 604-932-7186

[email protected] www.bavaria-restaurant.com

Quattro at Whistler 4319 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Luc Trottier ..................................... 604-905-4844

[email protected] www.quattrorestaurants.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorZiptrek Ecotours PO Box 734, Whistler V0N 1B0 Warrick Hubbard ..... 604-935-0001 604-905-2243

[email protected] www.ziptrek.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBrackendale Art Gallery 41950 Government Rd Box 100, Brackendale V8B 0A1 Thor Froslev ........ 604-898-3333 604-898-3333

[email protected] www.brackendaleartgallery.com

Canadian Snowmobile & Canadian All Terrain Adventures PO Box 701, Whistler V0N 1B0 Kristal Taylor ...... 604-938-1554 604-938-1576

[email protected] www.canadian01.comSquamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler V0N 1B4 Gwen Baudisch ..... 604-964-0990 604-964-0965

[email protected] www.slcc.caWhistler Sport Legacies 4910 Glacier Ln, Whistler V0N 1B0 Cathy Jenkins ................................. 604-964-0044

[email protected] www.whistlersportlegacies.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorSquamish Adventure Centre 38551 Loggers Ln Suite 101, Squamish V8B 0H2 .............. 604-815-5081 604-815-5068

[email protected] www.adventurecentre.ca

Whistler Museum & Archives 4333 Main St, Whistler V0N 1B4 Leah Batisse ....... 604-932-2019 604-932-2077

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Located 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Van-couver, Whistler offers more than 5,400 guestrooms — including hotel rooms, condominiums, town-homes, B&Bs and chalets — 100-plus restaurants and bars, 20 spas, four championship golf courses, approxi-mately 200 retail shops, and nearly 150,000 square feet of conference space. The Whistler Conference Centre alone provides 65,000 square feet of central

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UNUSUAL VENUES IN GORGEOUS SURROUNDINGS

FOR YOUR NEXT BUSINESS MEETING

By Lynsey Franks

It’s the West Coast charm – the fresh ocean air, the lush vegeta-

tion, the culinary scene and the friendly faces – that attracts

visitors time and again. The serenity of Vancouver Island and the

Gulf Islands makes even business trips seem like dreams.

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Victorious meetingsThe Victoria Convention Centre accommodates up to 1,500 dele-

gates in 73,000 square feet. Adjacent is the landmark Crystal

Garden, a heritage conservatory building owned by the VCC.

Also downtown, the Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is suitable for

meetings and receptions. Its largest meeting room is 1,037 square

feet, catering to 60 and more.

At Victoria’s only five-star oceanfront resort, the executive con-

ference facilities of the Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa exemplify West

Coast contemporary style. Brentwood caters to groups from small

to large. It offers two event spaces for groups upward of 70. Twenty

minutes from downtown and 10 from Victoria International Airport,

it allows guests to take in wine country, the world-famous Butchart

Gardens, golf courses and shopping.

The intimate Sooke Harbour House has 28 rooms and

three meeting rooms, including the Potlatch Room and the Garden

Room. From May to September, guests can use the large pavilion.

The house provides spa services and activities “including zip-lining,

kayaking, fishing, hiking and painting with numerous workshops

with well-known artists,” says co-owner Frederique Philip.

Valley pearlsNestled between the Beaufort Range and the Strait of Georgia on

Vancouver Island’s east coast, the Comox Valley offers magnificent

scenery at every turn: glacial views, old-growth forests, sandy

beaches, pristine rivers and waterfalls.

Eight kilometres south of Courtenay, the Kingfisher Resort

offers three function spaces for events. The Kingfisher Room is the

largest, at 1,200 square feet. It can accommodate 64 guests for a

dinner or up to 100 theatre-style. In the Beachfront building, the

957-square-foot Sandpiper Room offers ocean views and a beach-

rock fireplace: a venue for 35 to 40. The Blue Heron Suite, a board-

room, is 650 square feet. The dining room lounge and patio are

also available for cocktail receptions.

Says manager Sarah Chase, “Our spa offers a unique experience

called the Pacific Mist Hydropath. It is a water-therapy service that

targets different areas of the body through varying water tempera-

ture and pressure: a great way to unwind after a day of meetings.”

The newest luxury hotel in the Comox Valley, the Old House

Situated on a precipice in Ucluelet, Black Rock Oceanfront

Resort infuses modern luxury with organic energy

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centre. This riverside hotel is only blocks from downtown

Courtenay with its shops, restaurants and businesses. The board-

room can accommodate up to 64 guests.

Ocean waysLocated in Parksville, the Beach Club Resort accommodates small

to large events comfortably (anywhere from 10 to 200 guests).

Situated on one of Vancouver Island’s most attractive beaches,

the resort gives access to a broad range of activities to fill any

down-time: golf, hiking the Englishman River Falls trail, fishing,

beach sports and winery tours.

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tion spaces.

With earth-inspired architecture of rock, glass and wood, Black

Rock Oceanfront Resort infuses modern luxury with organic ener-

gy. Perched on the edge of a precipice, it seems to grow out of

the rock bluffs of Ucluelet on which it sits. It has 4,200 square feet

of space for up to 140 persons, with catering, high-tech services

and group lodging.

Fifteen minutes north of Campbell River, Painter’s Lodge has

two ocean-view function rooms: the Granny Painter Room with

over 2,000 square feet (which can be divided into two smaller

rooms) and the Discovery Room with 1,000 square feet. The bar-

becue area by the pool is also available for more casual occasions.

For meetings, the lodge can accommodate groups from 10 to

200. The resort also has Legends, an oceanfront dining room, the

Tyee Pub and the Fireside Lounge as well as a waterfront deck.

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Finding Nimmo Retreat adds fl oating yoga spa, conference space

For over 30 years, guests of Nimmo Bay Resort have practised

catch-and-release freshwater heli-fi shing, lunched atop glaciers

and warmed in cedar hot tubs. Now the resort is building a

fl oating yoga spa and conference space, set to complete in

spring 2012, 1,200 square feet atop a 2,000-square-foot dock.

While sleeping capacity will remain at 18, this new space will

open the possibility of a day conference up to 30.

Nimmo lets you can present against a backdrop where black

bears roam, bald eagles fl y and blue herons perch.

Come play GulfHastings House Country House Hotel on Salt Spring Island is a

small waterfront resort, spa and restaurant on 22 acres on the

Ganges Harbour. It’s designed to recall an 11th-century Sussex

manor house. Guests gather for cocktails before dinner. Decor

and historical content vary with each suite.

Ideal for executive retreats and private events, the hotel is

equipped with banquet capacity and group lodging. It accom-

modates up to 60 guests for dinner or 80 for stand-up receptions.

On Quadra Island you’ll fi nd Tsa-Kaw-Luten – the Oceanfront

Resort at Cape Mudge, which general manager Carol Ann

Terreberry describes as specializing “in West Coast seafood cui-

sine in a peaceful setting.”

The resort emphasizes all aspects of reinvigoration, including

team-building. Activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, marine

wildlife tours, whale-watching, fall grizzly tours, studio tours, craft

workshops, cultural performances, complimentary admission to

the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre and yoga.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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The Alberni Valley is known for fishing, hiking, tall waterfalls, and giant trees. But we also are a great place to hold meetings – we have beautiful, modern hotels, waterfront restaurants, group packages, and lots to do and see.

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BamfieldResorts/RetreatsTyee Resort & Fishing Lodge 2 Michelsens Ln Box 32, Bamfield V0R 1B0 Janet O’Brien ��p888‑493‑8933 e tyeejan@island�net w www�tyeeresort�com

Campbell RiverAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresCampbell River Visitor Centre 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C7 Rhonda Harper ��p877‑286‑5705 f250‑286‑6948 e rhonda@visitorcentre�ca w www�visitorcentre�caRivercorp Enterprise Centre East 900 Alder Street, Campbell River V9W 2P6 Kim Doney ��p250‑830‑0411 f250‑830‑0660 e invest@rivercorp�ca w www�rivercorp�ca

Hotels and MotelsCoast Discovery Inn and Marina 975 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C4 Sheila Milner��p250‑287‑9225 f250‑287‑2213 e s�milner@coasthotels�com w www�coasthotels�com

Resorts/RetreatsOyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre 4357 South Island Hwy, Campbell River V9H 1N4 Howard Henning ��p250‑923‑7413 f250‑923‑7420 e info@oysterbayresort�com w www�oysterbayresort�comPainter’s Lodge Holiday Resort 1625 McDonald Rd, Campbell River V9W 4S5 Susan Barcham ��p250‑598‑3366 f250‑598‑1361 e info@obmg�com w www�painterslodge�comSteep Island Lodge PO Box 699, Campbell River V9W 6J3 Chantal Krantz ��p250‑830‑8179 e info@steepisland�com w www�steepisland�com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCampbell River Sportsplex 1800 South Alder St, Campbell River V9W 7J1 ��p250‑923‑7911 f250‑923‑7921 w www�campbellriver�ca

Maritime Heritage Society 621 Island Hwy PO Box 483, Campbell River V9W 5C1 Trish Whiteside ��p250‑286‑3161 f250‑286‑3162 e maritimeheritage�centre@crnfp�net w www�bcp45�org

Cobble HillGolf Courses & Country ClubsArbutus Ridge Golf Club 3515 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill V0R 1L4 Jason Lowe ��p250‑743‑5100 f250‑743‑5518 e info_arbutus@golfbc�com w www�arbutusridgegolf�com

ComoxGolf Courses & Country ClubsLonglands Golf Course 1239 Anderton Rd, Comox V9M 2C1 ��p250‑339‑6363 f250‑339‑6322 e longlandsgolf@telus�net w www�longlandsgolf�com

Hotels and MotelsPort Augusta Inn 2082 Comox Ave, Comox V9M 1P8 ��p250‑339‑2277 f250‑339‑3700 e portaugustainn@shaw�ca w www�portaugustainn�com

Cortes BayVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesT’ai Li Lodge 758 Ellingsen Way PO Box 16, Cortes Bay V0P 1K0 Carol London ��p800‑939‑6644 f250‑935‑6749 e stay@taililodge�com w www�taililodge�com

Cortes IslandResorts/RetreatsHollyhock PO Box 127 Manson’s Landing, Cortes Island V0P 1K0 Heidi Hartman ��p250‑935‑6576 f250‑935‑6424 e groupbookings@hollyhock�ca w www�hollyhock�ca

CourtenayHotels and MotelsBest Western Plus The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2K4 Linda Bridgman ��p250‑338‑2745 f250‑338‑5442 e sales@thewesterlyhotel�com w www�thewesterlyhotel�ca

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Comox Valley 2200 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L4 Virginia Trelenberg ��p778‑225‑0010 f778‑225‑0019 e hixreservations@hiexcomoxvalley�com w www�hiexpress�com/courtenayse

Old House Village Hotel & Spa 1730 Riverside Ln, Courtenay V9N 8C7 Kerry Pearce ��p250‑703‑0202 f250‑703‑0209 e reservations@oldhousevillage�com w www�oldhousevillage�com

Travelodge Courtenay 2605 Cliff Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L8 Patricia Roy ��p800‑795‑9486 f250‑334‑4694 e info@travelodgecourtenay�com w www�travelodgecourtenay�com

Resorts/RetreatsCrown Isle Resort & Golf Community 399 Clubhouse Dr, Courtenay V9N 9G3 Sarah Pelletier��p250‑703‑5050 f250‑703‑5020 e spelletier@crownisle�ca w www�crownisle�ca

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay V9N 9R9 Sarah Chase ��p250‑338‑1323 f250‑338‑0058 e sarah@kingfisherspa�com w www�kingfisherspa�com

DuncanHotels and MotelsBest Western Cowichan Valley Inn 6474 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 6C6 Karla Silva ��p250‑748‑2722 f250‑748‑2207 e ksilva@cowichanvalleyinn�com w www�cowichanvalleyinn�com

Travelodge Duncan 140 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan V9L 3P7 Sunny Hundle ��p250‑748‑4311 f250‑748‑1774 e events@travelodgeduncan�com w www�travelodgeduncan�com

Resorts/RetreatsThe Quamichan Inn 1478 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan V9L 5R2 Colleen Wiegel��p250‑746‑7028 f250‑746‑5223 e quamichaninn@shaw�ca w www�thequamichaninn�com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorProvidence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan V9L 5L6 Leah Boisvert��p250‑746‑4204 f250‑746‑8616 e communityrelations@providence�bc�ca w www�providence�bc�ca

Gabriola IslandResorts/RetreatsThe Haven 240 Davis Rd, Gabriola Island V0R 1X1 Louise Amuir ��p877‑247‑9238 f250‑247‑8454 e louise@haven�ca w www�haven�ca

Galiano IslandResorts/RetreatsGaliano Oceanfront Inn & Spa 134 Madrona Dr, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Conny Nordin��p250‑539‑3388 f250‑539‑3338 e info@galianoinn�com w www�galianoinn�com

InsideOut Leadership Retreat Centre 200 Gardner Rd, Galiano Island V0N 1P0 Steve Goldberg��p250‑539‑2716 e info@insideoutleadership�org w www�insideoutleadership�org

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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 Tim Erickson ....... 888-749-4252 250-749-4254

[email protected] www.honeymoonbayretreat.com

Hornby IslandResorts/RetreatsSea Breeze Lodge Big Tree 3-2, Hornby Island V0R 1Z0 Stephen/Jeff Bishop ...................... 250-335-2321

250-335-3190 [email protected] www.seabreezelodge.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

Resorts/RetreatsKiwi Cove Lodge 5130 Brenton Page Rd, Ladysmith V9G 1L6 Peggy Kolosoff ............................... 866-303-5494

250-245-8010 [email protected] www.kiwicovelodge.com

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

Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow ConsultantsEnglish Entertainment 2349 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9T 3K7 Malvern Makuyana ........................ 250-619-6344

[email protected] www.englishentertainment.ca

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 MotelsBest Western Northgate Hotel 6450 Metral Dr, Nanaimo V9T 2L8 ............... 250-390-2222 250-390-2412

[email protected] www.bestwesternnorthgate.com

Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel 70 Church St, Nanaimo V9R 5H4 Paul Tilroe........... 250-754-7284 250-754-7286

[email protected] www.dorchesternanaimo.com

Coast Bastion Inn 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo V9R 6E4 Kelly Ackeral ...... 250-753-2977 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

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

[email protected] www.innonlonglake.com

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


Signs, Banners, FlagsSignage Canada 2575 McCullough Rd Suite B2, Nanaimo V9S 5W5 Bill McKay .......... 250-756-7977 250-756-7996

[email protected] www.signagecanada.ca

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

Tourist Attractions – MajorWildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo 35 Nanaimo River Rd, Nanaimo Guest Services ............................... 888-716-7374

www.wildplay.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBeban Park Recreation Centre 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo V9T 3K7 .............. 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


Nanoose BayPromotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift BasketsRKH Promotional Products 2251 Bonnington Dr, Nanoose Bay V9P 9L8 ........................................... 250-821-7002

[email protected] www.rkhpromotionalproducts.com

ParksvilleBanquet Facilities

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 space. The centre boasts a lovely auditorium/theatre and stage (complete with dressing rooms), four meeting rooms and a full-service catering kitchen. We do in-house catering.

Golf Courses & Country ClubsMorningstar Golf Course 525 Lowry’s Rd, Parksville V9P 2R8 Michael Loftus ... 250-248-2244 250-248-8188

[email protected] www.morningstargolf.com

Hotels and MotelsQuality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood St PO Box 1720, Parksville V9P 2H5 Ross Borland ...... 250-248-8333 250-248-4689

[email protected] www.qualityresortparksville.com

Resorts/RetreatsSunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 Marlise Stewart ...... 250-248-4674 250-947-2507

[email protected] www.sunriseridge.ca

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E5 Kelly Poppy ......... 250-248-1802 250-248-4140

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

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

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. We do in-house catering.

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Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort 1175 Resort Dr, Parksville V9P 2E3 Marlise Stewart . 250-248-4674 250-947-2507

[email protected] www.sunriseridge.ca

Pender IslandResorts/RetreatsPoets Cove Resort & Spa 9801 Spalding Rd, Pender Island V0N 2M3 Ina Timmer...................................... 250-629-2118

[email protected] www.poetscove.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorMorning Bay Vineyard & Estate Winery 6621 Harbour Hill Dr, Pender Island V0N 2M1 Keith Watt .......... 250-629-8351 250-629-8340

[email protected] www.morningbay.ca

Port AlberniEntertainment ServicesBatstar Adventure Tours 6360 Springfield Rd, Port Alberni V9Y 8L8 Blake Johnson ................................ 250-724-2050

[email protected] www.batstar.com

Hotels 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

Alberni Valley Tourism 3835 Redford St, Port Alberni V9Y 8P2 Jonathan Cross .............................. 250-723-8111

[email protected] www.albernivalleytourism.com

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

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorAlberni Valley Tourism 3835 Redford St, Port Alberni V9Y 8P2 Jonathan Cross .............................. 250-723-8111

[email protected] www.albernivalleytourism.com

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

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

Hotels and MotelsAirport Inn 4030 Byng Rd Box 2039, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 Tony Choi ............ 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 Ann Gray............. 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

Port McNeillResorts/RetreatsNimmo Bay Heli Resort Ltd 1978 Broughton Blvd Box 696, Port McNeill V0N 2R0 .............. 250-956-4000 250-956-2000

[email protected] www.nimmobay.com

Quadra IslandHotels and MotelsHeriot Bay Inn & Marina Box 100 Heriot Bay, Quadra Island V0P 1H0 Robin Mawhinney .......................... 250-285-3322

250-285-2708 [email protected] www.heriotbayinn.com

Resorts/RetreatsApril Point Resort & Spa 900 April Point Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1N0 Susan Barcham .. 250-598-3366 250-598-1361

[email protected] www.aprilpoint.comGowlland Harbour Oceanfront Resort & Conference Centre PO Box 249 823 Gowlland Harbour Rd, Quadra Island V0P 1H0 Ron Le Boutillier . 604-541-4639 604-541-4669

[email protected] www.gowllandharbour.com

Qualicum BeachVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesQualicum Beach Civic Centre 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach V9K 1S4 Tanya Hamilton .. 250-752-1992 250-752-1993

[email protected] www.qualicumbeach.com

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

SaanichVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesGR Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Rd, Saanich V9A 6T2 Heather Baggott . 250-475-5465 250-388-7819

[email protected] www.saanich.ca

The Mary Winspear Centre is located in the picturesque oceanfront community of Sidney British Columbia on Vancouver Island.

2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9 | 250-656-0275 | www.marywinspear.ca

Surrounded by the

natural beauty of the

Saanich Peninsula, the

Centre combines state-

of-the-art meeting and

convention facilities, for

large or small groups with

outstanding customer

service in a quaint

seaside town fi lled with

unique shops, book

stores and boutiques.

Its close proximity only

minutes from the Victoria

International Airport,

the BC Ferry Terminal

at Swartz Bay, and the

Anacortes Ferry Terminal

in Sidney, make it an

ideal location for your

next event.




www.marywinspear.ca

Salt Spring IslandHotels and MotelsHastings House Country House Hotel 160 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island V8K 2S2 Kristin Sorochuk ............................. 800-661-9255

250-537-5333 [email protected] www.hastingshouse.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesHastings House Country House Hotel 160 Upper Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island V8K 2S2 Kristin Sorochuk ............................. 800-661-9255

250-537-5333 [email protected] www.hastingshouse.com

Saturna IslandResorts/RetreatsSaturna Lodge 130 Payne Rd, Saturna Island V0N 2Y0 Joe Harris ........... 250-539-2254 250-539-2254

[email protected] www.saturna.ca

SidneyGolf 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 MotelsBest Western Plus Emerald Isle Motor Inn 2306 Beacon Ave, Sidney V8L 1X2 Lori Stokes.......... 250-656-4441 250-655-1351

[email protected] www.bwemeraldisle.com

Sidney 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 Chad Rintoul ................................... 250-656-0275

250-656-0271 [email protected] www.marywinspear.ca

Van Isle Marina 2320 Harbour Rd, Sidney V8L 2P6 Nancy Barbour................................ 250-656-1138

250-656-0182 [email protected] www.vanislemarina.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorShaw Ocean Discovery Centre 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney V8L 4X3 Joan Eaglesham ............................. 250-665-7511

778-426-0715 [email protected] www.oceandiscovery.ca

Sonora IslandResorts/RetreatsSonora Resort Sonora Island Wayne Lundin .... 604-233-0460 604-233-0465

[email protected] www.sonoraresort.com

SookeResorts/RetreatsBest Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd, Sooke V9Z 0V1 Krista Clarke ....... 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

Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd, Sooke V9Z 0T4 Ebony Logins .................................. 250-642-3421

250-642-6988 [email protected] www.sookeharbourhouse.com

RestaurantsStone Pipe Grill 2038 Otter Point Rd Box 244, Sooke V9Z 0S9 Randy Welters ................................ 250-642-0566

[email protected] www.stonepipegrill.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

TahsisVenues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorTahsis Harbour Lodge Tahsis V0P 1K0 Trevor Harris ................................... 800-939-6177

[email protected] www.tahsislodge.ca

TofinoResorts/RetreatsBest Western Tin Wis Resort 1119 Pacific Rim Hwy PO Box 389, Tofino V0R 2Z0 .............. 250-725-4445 250-725-4447

[email protected] www.tinwis.com

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Box 130, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Sue Bosdet ..................................... 888-333-5405

250-726-8558 [email protected] www.wildretreat.com

Eagle Nook Wilderness Resort & Spa PO Box 310, Tofino V9Y 7M8 ......................................... 800-760-2777

[email protected] www.eaglenook.comLong Beach Lodge Resort 1441 Pacific Rim Hwy PO Box 897, Tofino V0R 2Z0 .............. 250-725-2442 250-725-2402

[email protected] www.longbeachlodgeresort.com

Wickaninnish Inn 500 Osprey Ln, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Rachelle Cole ................................. 250-725-3100

250-725-3129 [email protected] www.wickinn.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorTofino Botanical Gardens & Eco Lodge 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy Box 886, Tofino V0R 2Z0 Chenoa Akey ...... 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

Tourist Attractions – MajorAquamarine Adventures Ltd PO Box 541, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 .............. 250-726-7727 250-726-2765

[email protected] www.westcoastwhales.com

A Perfect Resort that will Inspire and Amaze Everyone.

1.888.544.2079 W W W.BRENT WOODBAYRESOR T.COM

849 VERDIER AVENUE BRENT WOOD BAYVIC TORIA BC CANADA V8M 1C5

You and your guests can also enjoy a visit to the oceanfront spa. The spa services here are designed

with a little swim in the outdoor pool and hot tub.

Contact Sales for more information.

Sales and Events: [email protected]

Tucked away on the shore of the pristine Saanich Inlet, just twenty minutes from downtown Victoria, lies a luxury resort hideaway. Explore Victoria’s only 5 star boutique resort in this beautiful corner of Vancouver Island.

Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa offers a choice of meeting spaces and specializes in perfecting every detail for events, weddings and corporate retreats.

Host an intimate gathering at this 5 Star waterfront

or relax in the Brentwood Pub.

At the Eco-Adventure Centre you can rent kayaks, stand-up boards, go scuba-diving and catch a convenient




www.brentwoodbayresort.com

Union BayResorts/RetreatsTwo Eagles Lodge 6409 Old Island Hwy, Union Bay V0R 3B0 Carolyn Touhey ............................... 250-335-2342

250-335-2342 [email protected] www.twoeagleslodge.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 FacilitiesVilla Marco Polo Inn 1524 Shasta Pl, Victoria V8S 1X9 Danusia Quaranta .......................... 250-370-1524

250-370-1624 enquire@villama rcopolo.com www.villamarcopolo.com

CaterersInnovations Catering Inc 108 Niagara St, Victoria V8Z 6M8 Ursula Muirhead ............................ 250-818-3226

250-479-6299 [email protected] www.innovationscatering.com

Melting Moments Catering 1776 McKenzie Ave, Victoria V8N 1A7 Paul Silletta .................................... 250-385-2462

[email protected] www.meltingmoments.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

Event PlannersEvery Aspect Management 975 Alston St, Victoria V9A 3S5 Lesley Patten ...... 250-382-9676 250-382-9677

[email protected] www.everyaspect.ca

Floral Design and PlantsFoxgloves Flowers 2825 Heath Dr, Victoria V9A 2J6 .............. 250-386-4741 250-386-4731

[email protected] www.foxglovesflowers.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsGolf Vancouver Island 551 Johnson St Suite B, Victoria V8W 1M2 Patrick Meagher ............................. 250-388-4650

250-383-4653 [email protected] www.golfvancouverisland.ca

Highland Pacific Golf 450 Creed Rd, Victoria V9B 6C9 Doug Hastie........ 250-478-4653 250-478-8823

[email protected] www.highlandpacificgolf.com

Olympic View Golf Club 643 Latoria Rd, Victoria V9C 3A3 Amy Mitchell ...... 250-474-3673 250-474-4001

[email protected] www.olympicviewgolf.com

Victoria Golf Club 1110 Beach Dr, Victoria V8S 2M9 Norma Jean Weinnman ................. 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


Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa 45 Songhees Rd, Victoria V9A 6T3 Nicole MacKinnon.......................... 250-360-2999

250-360-5882 [email protected] www.deltahotels.com

Fairmont Empress 721 Government St, Victoria V8W 1W5 ........... 250-384-8111 250-381-5959

[email protected] www.fairmont.com/empress

Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites 345 Quebec St, Victoria V8V 1W4 Kerri Moore ........ 250-985-2405 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 .............. 250-294-7500 250-294-7509

www.oswegovictoria.com 1-877-767-9346Ramada Victoria 123 Gorge Rd E, Victoria V9A 1L1 Rita Knudsen ...... 250-386-1422 250-386-1254

[email protected] www.victoriaramada.com

Travelodge Victoria 229 Gorge Rd E, Victoria V9A 1L1 Daryl Wilson....... 250-388-6611 250-388-4153

[email protected] www.travelodgevictoria.com

Victoria Regent Hotel 1234 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 3H9 Earl Wilde........... 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

Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift BasketsCoast Advertising Specialties 828 Pintail Pl, Victoria V9B 3W6 Dale Rosene ....... 250-383-0728 250-381-3799

[email protected] www.coastadvertising.com

Regional Convention Spaces

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor ............................. 250-361-1019

250-361-1099 [email protected] www.victoriaconference.com

Resorts/RetreatsBrentwood Bay Resort & Spa 849 Verdier Ave, Victoria V8M 1C5 Jackie May ......... 888-544-2079 250-544-2069

[email protected] www.brentwoodbayresort.com

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa 810 Humboldt St, Victoria V8V 5B1 .......................................... 250-940-1200

[email protected] www.parksidevictoria.com

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria V9B 6R3 Tracey Webster .............................. 250-391-7160

250-391-3792 [email protected] www.bearmountain.ca

Signs, Banners, FlagsSpeedpro Signs 2626 Douglas St, Victoria V8T 4MI Al Crow............... 250-388-7770 250-388-3101

[email protected] www.speedprovictoria.com

Telecommunications/ Videoconferencing/ WebcastingCommonSkys Conferencing Inc 915 Fort St Suite 300, Victoria V8V 3K3 Maurice Lagasse ............................ 250-590-4585

[email protected] www.commonskys.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorBig Bus Victoria 811 Government St, Victoria V8W 1W8 Jerry Dolejs .................................... 888-434-2229

[email protected] www.bigbusvictoria.com

WildPlay Element Parks, Victoria 15 – 1787 Island Highway, Victoria Guest Services ............................... 888-856-7275

www.wildplay.com

Universities and CollegesUniversity Centre Farquhar Auditorium PO Box 3025 Stn CSC, Victoria V8W 3P2 Heather Regan ... 250-721-6561 250-721-8997

[email protected] www.auditorium.uvic.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesAmbrosia Conference & Event Centre 638 Fisgard St, Victoria V8W 1R6 Lori Walker-Duncan........................ 250-475-1948

250-475-1928 [email protected] www.ambrosiacentre.com

Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria 3020 Blanshard St, Victoria V8T 5C7 Chris MacDonald............................ 250-382-4400

250-382-4053 [email protected] www.choicehotels.ca/cn904

Fairfield Community Centre 1330 Fairfield Rd, Victoria V8S 5J1 John Taylor ......... 250-382-4604 250-382-4613

[email protected] www.fairfieldcommunity.ca

Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St, Victoria V8V 1Z8 Avril Matthews .............................. 250-386-8721

250-386-9547 [email protected] www.laurelpoint.com

Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville St, Victoria V8W 9W2 Judith Brunt........ 250-387-5745 250-387-6062

[email protected] www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

St Ann’s Academy 835 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 1N8 Shelley Myhres .............................. 250-953-8829

250-953-8823 [email protected] www.stannsacademy.com

The Union Club of British Columbia 805 Gordon St, Victoria V8W 1Z6 ............. 250-384-1151 250-384-3538

[email protected] www.unionclub.com

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria V8W 3M7 Evelyn O’Connor ............................. 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

Yacht ChartersSpringTide Whale Tours & Charters 1119 Wharf St, Victoria V8W 1T7 Joanne L Kukat............................... 250-384-4444

250-658-0779 [email protected] www.VictoriaWhaleTours.com





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By Peter Mitham

The Thompson-Okanagan is at British Columbia’s crossroads.

Stretching from Alberta to the American border, the region

includes both the world-famous Rockies and the northernmost

tip of the great Sonoran desert that runs south to Mexico. And the

salmon runs in the Osoyoos and Adams rivers each autumn remind

us that the Northwestern coast is just a few hours away.

Centrality isn’t the region’s only appeal for conference plan-

ners. The local climate is arid, and sunny skies stretch over golf

courses, ski hills and vineyards that produce some of Canada’s

most flavourful wine grapes. All provide opportunities for off-site

events where those attending corporate meetings can forget

about work for a while and enjoy life.

Conference venues are diverse, the region being a top tourist

MEETING IN THE CORE OF WINE COUNTRY

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Okanagan Resort,

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As a number of venues in the area lack on-site accommoda-

tion, smaller venues are key to planning events at the many

places where delegates lack the option of staying over.

In Kamloops, the Interior Savings Centre offers seating cap-

acity of 6,400 and 20,000 square feet of exhibition space: the larg-

est venue in town. The South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre

can accommodate up to 200. The Kamloops Convention Centre

at the 203-room Kamloops Towne Lodge has 30,000 square feet.

A large conference, however, draws on accommodation at some

of Kamloops’ nearly 3,000 guest rooms.

The relationship between Sparkling Hill Resort and Predator

Ridge Resort, adjacent properties in the hills above Vernon, illus-

trates the collaboration happening among some venues.

Predator Ridge can accommodate golf tournaments of 300

people in summer and events for up to 120 in winter at its club

house, but the standard event – usually a corporate meeting

– numbers 60 or fewer. Sparkling Hill, on the other hand, can

accommodate events for up to 220. Sparkling Hill’s 180-seat

restaurant and remarkable spa offer alternatives for guests of

Predator Ridge, while larger events at Sparkling Hill can take

advantage of Predator Ridge’s several golf courses when they’re

through with work. (For more on Predator Ridge, see page 28.)

A small but all-inclusive meeting space is available just outside

Kelowna in the newly refurbished Lake Okanagan Resort, which

came under new ownership and management in summer 2010.

Four thousand square feet of meeting space and guest rooms

have seen a million dollars worth of upgrades. The resort touts

300 acres of property, a nine-hole executive par-three golf course

and waterfront access among its amenities. Its waterfront location

allows it to offer boating jaunts across Okanagan Lake to Gray

Monk Estate Winery and other wineries in Okanagan Centre.

Ice-climbing

tower, Big White

Ski Resort

Nk’Mip Cellars, Osoyoos

destination. The Penticton Trade & Convention Centre has 60,000

square feet of meeting space suiting 35 to 3,500 attendees; the

320-suite Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna has 30,000

square feet of conference space (including a ballroom accom-

modating 1,500 to 2,000); the smaller, 185-room Coast Capri Hotel

offers 15,000 square feet of meeting facilities (also in Kelowna);

Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops has 10,000 square feet

of meeting space in its Activity Centre and more than 800 rooms;

and the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus in

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Red, white, inviteWine-oriented events are key in the South

Okanagan, the heart of B.C.’s œnoculture.

The annual British Columbia Wine Grape

Council conference regularly draws 500

persons or more to the Penticton Trade

& Convention Centre. The adjacent South

Okanagan Events Centre provides an addi-

tional 25,000 square feet of exhibit space.

The rink area alone is 17,500 square feet and

can easily fit 90 to 100 booths when the ice

surface is protected by a sophisticated car-

bon cover that creates a more comfortable

environment for exhibitors than plywood.

VIP suites above provide breakout space.

Penticton offers 1,880 hotel rooms at

venues including the Penticton Lakeside

Resort, which also offers meeting facilities,

a casino and other amenities.

South of Penticton lies Osoyoos,

where the 226-room Spirit Ridge Vineyard

Resort & Spa offers desert-style accommodation adjacent to the

9,000-square-foot Nk’Mip Conference Centre, the largest confer-

ence facility south of Penticton. Rooftop terraces provide outdoor

reception space and breathtaking views of the surrounding des-

ert, home to cactus, rattlesnakes and various raptors.

Additional capacity is available for major events – such as the

Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival – that take advantage of 3,000

square feet of event space at Watermark Beach Resort as well as

Predator Ridge

Golf Resort

The Podollan Inn, Salmon Arm, features B.C.’s largest outdoor

free-form seasonal pool

Sparkling Hill Resort, overlooking Okanagan Lake

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1663 Little Shuswap Road West, Chase BC, 45 minutes east of Kamloops off Hwy 1.

The Quaaout Lodge

& Talking Rock Golf Club

& Conference

Centre

dinners for up to 120 overlooking Tuc-el-Nuit Lake.

Hester Creek, Working Horse, Quails’ Gate and Mission Hill win-

eries each off er options to groups seeking special settings and

getaways for meetings.

Those wanting alpine adventure can turn to Delta Sun Peaks

Resort and Big White and Silver Star ski resorts, all of which regu-

larly host major international events as well as off ering space for

smaller gatherings.

Located under an hour from Kelowna International Airport, Big

White and Silver Star have sunny weather, dry powder and mild

average temperatures.

Big White has nearly 3,000 acres of ski and board terrain. With

an average snowfall of close to seven metres, it off ers a wide

range of ski-in, ski-out accommodations for over 17,000 guests

Key chainDelta devotes portfolio to Green Key certifi cation

In July 2011, Delta Hotels and Resorts became the fi rst

national hotel chain to commit its Canadian portfolio

of properties to the new Green Key Meetings program

developed by the Hotel Association of Canada and MPI

Foundation Canada.

In addition to being Green Key-certified, all 46 Delta

Hotels and Resorts have received Green Key meetings

certification, which provides meeting planners an unbi-

ased guarantee of Delta’s commitment to environmental

stewardship.

The Green Key Meetings Program is a comprehensive

assessment tool for hotel and resort properties that host

meetings of any size. The assessment has been designed as a

means to providing travel, meeting and conference planners

with a hotel’s level of commitment to environmental issues.

As to British Columbia, the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort

and Conference Centre received a recent ranking from Canoe.ca

as being among the Top Waterfront Hotels in Canada for 2010.

Lake Okanagan Resort, with a nine-hole executive par-three

golf course on 300 acres of property

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery, Kelowna

facilities at the 112-room Walnut Beach Resort.

Myriad smaller venues exist throughout the region at wineries,

golf courses, ski hills and ranches.

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery near Oliver is a popular place

for corporate retreats with its 1,800-square-foot penthouse and

10-suite guesthouse, while the club house at Nk’Mip Canyon

Desert Golf Course, a 20-minute drive north, can accommodate

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1-250-372-5312 | www.kamloopsconventioncentre.ca

Angela Tasker, Director of Sales

1-250-828-6660 | www.coasthotels.com

special events, meetings and

conventions

and great après-ski activities. For wine lov-

ers, the resort celebrates Big Reds each

December and Big Whites in March, show-

casing the Okanagan’s best.

Silver Star gets seven metres of snow

over its 115 runs. With a village, ski-in, ski-

out accommodations and the Snowsports

School, Silver Star has joined with Eagle

Pass Heliskiing to open the Gold Range in

the Monashee Mountains to guests. The

resort will host the 2012 BC Winter Games.

Its Chilcoot Conference Centre has 3,000

square feet of meeting space.

Vernon’s Historic O’Keefe Ranch as well

as Tod Mountain Guest Ranch in the North

Thompson destination of Heffley Creek

both offer meeting space to corporate

planners and the incentive travel market.

The Podollan Inn, Salmon Arm, has two

meeting rooms with views of Shuswap

Lake that can hold 35 to 60 with audio-

visual equipment and podium available.

Its Table 24 restaurant provides meals

for meetings and can cater off site. This

71-room boutique hotel has rooms with

balconies and patios opening to the pool,

gardens and 18 acres of property. In 2012,

the L Spa and Wellness Centre will open

in the hotel. The Podollan Inn also features

B.C.’s largest outdoor free-form seasonal

pool. Guests can fly to the hotel on the

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Cache Creek

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresGold Country Communities Society PO Box 933, Cache Creek V0K 1H0 .......................................... 250-457-6606

[email protected] www.exploregoldcountry.com

Cawston

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCrowsnest Vineyards 2035 Surprise Dr, Cawston V0X 1C2 Ann Heinecke ..... 250-499-5129 250-499-5129

[email protected] www.crowsnestvineyards.com

ChaseAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresChase & District Chamber of Commerce 400 Shuswap Ave PO Box 592, Chase V0E 1M0 Heather Gillett.... 250-679-8432 250-679-3120

[email protected] www.chasechamber.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsQuaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W PO Box 1215, Chase V0E 1M0 Pamela Windover ........................... 877-663-4303

www.talkingrock.ca & www.quaaoutlodge.ca

Hotels and MotelsQuaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W PO Box 1215, Chase V0E 1M0 Pamela Windover ........................... 877-663-4303


Resorts/Retreats L o d g e

Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W PO Box 1215, Chase V0E 1M0 Pamela Windover ........................... 877-663-4303


RestaurantsThe Loft Restaurant & Lounge 333 Shuswap Ave Box 1025, Chase V0E 1M0 Bruni Baun ...................................... 250-679-1133

[email protected]

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesAdams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre PO Box 588, Chase V0E 1M0 ............. 250-679-3515 250-679-3522

[email protected] www.alrcc.net

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorQuaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Resort 1663 Little Shuswap Rd W PO Box 1215, Chase V0E 1M0 Pamela Windover ........................... 877-663-4303


Christina LakeVenues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorOwl Mountain Ranch PO Box 561, Christina Lake V0H 1E0 Rick/Marie Seymour ...................... 250-447-9442

[email protected] www.owlmountainranch.ca

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ClearwaterAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresClearwater & District Chamber of Commerce 425 East Yellowhead Hwy Box 1988, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-2646 250-674-3693

[email protected] www.clearwaterbcchamber.com

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

Beaver Ranch Resort PO Box 518, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-587-6567 250-587-6567

[email protected] www.beaverranchresort.com

Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch 4373 Clearwater Valley Rd Box 1768 RR 1, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-3095 250-674-3131

[email protected] www.buffaloranch.caWells Gray Guest Ranch PO Box 1764, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-2792 250-674-2197

[email protected] www.wellsgrayranch.com

Restaurants52 Ridge Restaurant 373 Clearwater Valley Rd Box 1948 Clearwater Valley Resort & KOA, Clearwater V0E 1N0 .............. 250-674-3909 250-674-3916

[email protected] www.clearwatervalley.com

The Old Caboose Restaurant 260 Park Dr PO Box 2029 RR 1, 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

Grand ForksTourist Attractions – MajorBoundary Museum 6145 Reservoir Rd, Grand Forks V0H 1H5 .............. 250-442-3737 250-442-3737

[email protected] www.boundarymuseum.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesGrand Forks & District Public Library PO Box 1539 7342 5 St, Grand Forks V0H 1H0 .............. 250-442-3944 250-442-2645

www.grandforks.bclibrary.ca

KaledenCaterersAzorean Catering 108 Cottonwood Ave PO Box 2, Kaleden V0H 1K0 Jose Rodrigues............................... 250-488-2360

[email protected]

Golf Courses & Country ClubsSt Andrews by the Lake RR 1 Site 30B Comp 9 111 St Andrews Dr, Kaleden V0H 1K0 Shelley Pohlman ..... 250-497-5648 250-497-5287

[email protected] www.standrewsbythelake.com

KamloopsAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Tourism Kamloops 1290 Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops V2C 6R3 Kris Austin .......... 866-372-8081 250-372-2121

[email protected] www.tourismkamloops.com

Banquet FacilitiesSun Rivers Golf Resort Community 1000 Clubhouse Dr, Kamloops V2H 1T9 Rob Larocque...... 250-828-9404 250-374-0374

[email protected] www.sunrivers.com/hoodoos

Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow ConsultantsBC Home Shows Ltd 1383 McGill Rd Suite 107, Kamloops V2C 6K7 .............. 250-377-8380 250-377-8381

[email protected] www.bchomeshows.com

Entertainment ServicesLake City Casino Kamloops 540 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B2 .......................................... 250-372-3336

www.lakecitycasinos.com/kamloops

Equipment and Supply RentalsRogers Rental & Party Centre 1619 Valleyview Dr, Kamloops V2C 4B4 .............. 250-374-4321 250-374-4384

[email protected] www.rogersrental.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsEaglepoint Golf Resort 8888 Barnhartvale Rd, Kamloops V2C 6W1 ............. 250-573-2453 250-573-4810

[email protected] www.golfeaglepoint.ca

Hotels and MotelsCoast Canadian Inn 339 St Paul St, Kamloops V2C 2J5 Anita Gaumont ... 250-372-5201 250-372-9363


Comfort Inn & Suites 1810 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 Lisa Atkinson ...... 250-372-0987 250-372-0967

[email protected] www.comfortinnkamloops.com

Kamloops Towne Lodge 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops V1S 1N5 Angela Tasker ..... 250-828-6660 250-828-6698

[email protected] www.kamloopstownelodge.ca

Pacific Host Inn & Suites 1820 Rogers Pl, Kamloops V1S 1T7 Lisa Atkinson ...... 250-372-0952 250-372-0988

[email protected] www.pacifichostinnandsuites.com

Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre 650 Victoria St, Kamloops V2C 2B4 .............. 250-374-1999 250-374-9997

[email protected] www.thompsonhotel.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 Crouse .................................. 250-371-5812

[email protected] www.tru.ca/cac

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesNorth Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave Suite 452, Kamloops V2B 8M6 Dwight Hoglund .... 250-376-4777 250-376-4792

[email protected] www.nsccs.webs.comSouth Thompson Inn & Conference Centre 3438 Shuswap Rd, Kamloops V2H 1T2 Mike Smallenberg .......................... 250-573-3777

250-573-2853 [email protected] www.stigr.com

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

Tourism Kelowna 1626 Richter St Suite 214, Kelowna V1Y 2M3 Jenny Rutherfurd............................ 250-861-1515

[email protected] www.tourismkelowna.com

Banquet FacilitiesHoliday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna V1X 4J2 Karyn Schueler...... 250-763-0500 250-763-7555

[email protected] www.hiexpress.com/kelownabc

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

Hotels and MotelsAccent Inns Kelowna 1140 Harvey Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6E7 Mike Greenhalgh....... 250-862-8888 250-862-8884

[email protected] www.accentinns.comAccommodation at UBC – Okanagan Campus 3180 University Way, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ..... 250-807-8050 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 Gail James ......... 250-763-2800 250-763-2801

[email protected] www.marriott.com/ylwfiInn at Big White 5340 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1X 4K5 .............. 250-491-6176 250-491-6164

[email protected] www.bigwhite.comPrestige Hotel Kelowna 1675 Abbott St, Kelowna V1Y 8S3 Darren Klammer ... 250-860-7900 250-860-7997


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

Resorts/RetreatsBig White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Rd, Kelowna V1P 1P3 ............... 250-491-6150 250-491-6157

[email protected] www.bigwhite.comOkanagan Seasons Resort 1580 Hwy 33 W Junction of Hwys 97 & 33, Kelowna V1X 1Z9 Glen Standen...... 250-860-5707 250-860-3033

[email protected] www.okeasons.caSundance at Big White Ski Resort c/o Legend Resorts 1630 Pandosy St Suite 501, Kelowna V1Y 1P7 Trisha Larsen ...... 778-478-4016 778-478-4017

[email protected] www.sundancebigwhite.com

Taxi/LimoOkanagan Limousine Inc 1140 Lacombe Rd, Kelowna V1X 4W6 Laura Major .................................... 250-717-5466

[email protected] www.ok-limo.com

Team BuildingCorporate Play People Inc 101 1865 Dilworth Dr Suite 225, Kelowna V1Y 9T1 Bryan Burns .................................... 866-351-7529

[email protected] www.corporateplaypeople.com

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 CollegesUniversity of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews Nicola Residence, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ..... 250-807-8050 250-807-9157


Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesKelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St, Kelowna V1Y 1J4 .............. 250-469-8506 250-832-3331

[email protected] www.kelownacommunitytheatre.com

La Casa Cottage Resort 6808 Westside Rd, Kelowna V1Z 3R8 Jeremy Ball ........ 250-258-2007 250-655-0546

[email protected] www.lacasacottageresort.com

University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus 1290 International Mews Nicola Residence, Kelowna V1V 1V8 Debbie Harding ..... 250-807-8050 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.

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

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Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorCedar Creek Estate Winery 5445 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna V1W 4S5 ............. 250-764-8866 250-764-2603

[email protected] www.cedarcreek.bc.ca

MerrittHotels 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

Ramada Limited Merritt 3571 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1C5 Anoop Sekhon .... 250-378-3567 250-378-4016

[email protected] www.ramada.comTravelodge Merritt 3581 Voght St, Merritt V1K 1C5 .............. 250-378-8830 250-378-6335

[email protected] www.travelodge.com

RestaurantsCrystal Gardens Restaurant 2226 Nicola Ave PO Box 369, Merritt V1K 1B8 .............. 250-378-8888 250-378-9287

[email protected] www.crystalgardensrestaurant.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorNicola Valley Museum & Archives 1675 Tutill Crt Box 1262, Merritt VIK 1B8 Barb Watson ...... 250-378-4145 250-378-4145

[email protected] www.nicolavalleymuseum.org

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 ............. 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

OliverVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBurrowing Owl Estate Winery 100 Burrowing Owl Pl RR1 Site 52 Comp 20, Oliver V0H 1K0 Midge Wyse ....... 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

Photography – Event/VideographyRemarkable Films Audrey McCulloch .......................... 877-378-3456

[email protected] www.remarkablefilms.com

Resorts/RetreatsWatermark Beach Resort 15 Park Pl, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Joseph Dubois.... 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

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

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 Visitor Centre 553 Railway St, Penticton V2A 8S3 Sherrie Burechailo.......................... 800-663-5052

250-492-6119 [email protected] www.tourismpenticton.com

Banquet FacilitiesHillside Estate Winery & Bistro 1350 Naramata Rd, Penticton V2A 8T6 .............. 250-493-6274 250-493-6294

[email protected] www.hillsideestate.com

Event PlannersHoodoo Adventure Company 795 Ontario St, Penticton V2A 4S4 Lyndie Hill ........... 250-490-6084 250-276-4886

[email protected] www.hoodooadventures.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

Lakeside Villa Motel 4201 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton V2A 6J7 .......................................... 866-492-8340

[email protected] www.pentictonlakesidevilla.com

Sandman Hotel Penticton 939 Burnaby Ave W, Penticton V2A 1G7 .............. 250-493-7151 250-493-3767

[email protected] www.sandmanhotels.com

Photography – Event/VideographyPhotography by Chris 385 Martin St, Penticton V2A 5K6 Chris Cornett ...... 800-665-2924 250-492-2355

[email protected] www.photosbychris.ca

Printers/CopiersMorpheus Graphics & Printing Solutions Inc 617 Ellis St Suite 101, Penticton V2A 4M5 Corinne Inman .... 250-493-4775 250-276-7357

[email protected] www.morpheusgraphics.com

Resorts/RetreatsGod’s Mountain Estate 4898 Lakeside Rd, Penticton V2A 8W4 Sarah Allen......... 250-490-4800 250-490-4800

[email protected] www.godsmountain.com

Lake City Casino Penticton 21 Lakeshore Dr W , Penticton V2A 7M5 ......................................... 250-487-1280

www.lakecitycasinos.com/penticton

Taxi/LimoRJK’s Limousine 813 Westminster Ave, Penticton V2A 1L1 Rob Kemppainen ............................ 250-462-5466

[email protected] www.rjkslimousine.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 Don Wright ......... 250-492-0403 250-490-0492

[email protected] www.sssicamous.com

PrincetonAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresPrinceton & District Chamber of Commerce 105 Hwy 3 E Box 540, Princeton V0X 1W0 Lori Thomas ........ 250-295-3103 250-295-3255

[email protected] www.princeton.ca

Hotels and MotelsSandman Inn Princeton PO Box 421 Hwy 3, Princeton V0X 1W0 Judy & Warren Cross ..................... 250-295-6923

250-295-6625 www.sandmanhotels.com

Salmon ArmAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresShuswap Tourism 781 Marine Park Dr NE Box 978, Salmon Arm V1E 4P1 Wendy Ann Byhre .......................... 250-832-8194

[email protected] www.shuswaptourism.ca

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Banquet Facilities

A T T H E P O D O L L A N I N N

Table 24 Restaurant 1460 Trans Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 Manager ............. 250-832-5024 250-832-0961

[email protected] www.podollan.com

Hotels and Motels

Podollan Inn & Spa 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 General Manager .... 888-668-4180 250-832-0961

[email protected] www.podollan.com Ideal retreat for meetings all year round. Rooms with lake views, mountains, forests and pool. Triple diamond restaurant. Activities: golf, wine tours, houseboat cruise, snowshoeing, nature walks along waterfront interpretive trails.Prestige Harbourfront Resort Salmon Arm 251 Harbourfront Dr NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2W7 Heather Bodnarchuk....................... 250-833-5800

250-833-5858 [email protected] www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com

Resorts/Retreats

Podollan Inn & Spa 1460 Trans-Canada Hwy NE, Salmon Arm V1E 4N1 General Manager .... 888-668-4180 250-832-0961

[email protected] www.podollan.com Ideal retreat for meetings all year round. Rooms with lake views, mountains, forests and pool. Triple diamond restaurant. Activities: golf, wine tours, houseboat cruise, snowshoeing, nature walks along waterfront interpretive trails.

RestaurantsHeidi’s Restaurant & Lounge 250 Alexander St, Salmon Arm V1E 1E6 Heidi/Rainer Ross .......................... 250-803-0025

[email protected] www.hedisbistro.myevent.com

Mino’s Greek House 720 22 St NE, Salmon Arm V1E 2S4 Erin Morgan Ralph ......................... 250-832-2079

250-832-2237

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorRJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum 751 Highway 97B NE Box 1642, Salmon Arm V1E 4P7 ............... 250-832-5243 250-832-5291

[email protected] www.salmonarmmuseum.org

Silver Star MountainResorts/RetreatsSilver Star Mountain Resort PO Box 3002, Silver Star Mountain V1B 3M1 Anna Tilly............ 250-558-6083 250-558-6090

[email protected] www.skisilverstar.com

SummerlandPhotography – Event/VideographyTom Burley Photography 11708 Karlstrom Pl, Summerland V0H 1Z8 Tom Burley ...................................... 778-516-3474

[email protected] www.tomburleyphotography.com

Resorts/RetreatsMalfair Marketing Services 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Christina Malfair ............................ 250-494-8180

[email protected] www.summerlandresorthotel.com

Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Christine Malfair ..... 250-494-8180 250-494-8190


Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesMalfair Marketing Services 13011 Lakeshore Dr S, Summerland V0H 1Z1 Christina Malfair ............................ 250-494-8180


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


Sun PeaksResorts/RetreatsDelta Sun Peaks Resort 3240 Village Way, Sun Peaks V0E 1Z1 Ian Thorley.......... 250-578-6000 250-578-6001

[email protected] www.deltasunpeaksresort.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

ValemountAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresTourism Valemount 735 Cranberry Lake Rd PO Box 168, Valemount V0E 2Z0 Jennifer Lisa Robinson................... 250-566-9905

250-566-4249 [email protected] www.visitvalemount.ca

Hotels 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

Banquet FacilitiesLake City Casino Vernon 4900 Anderson Way, Vernon V1T 9V2 .......................................... 250-545-3505

www.lakecitycasinos.com/vernon

Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 1T2 Wendy Patriquin ..... 250-541-2152 250-275-1610

[email protected] www.sparklinghill.com

Hotels and MotelsPrestige Hotel Vernon 4411 32nd St, Vernon V1T 9G8 David Gibbs ........ 250-558-5991 250-558-5996




Village Green Hotel 4801 27th St, Vernon V1T 4Z1 Joan Spencer ..... 250-542-3321 250-549-4252

[email protected] www.villagegreenhotel.com

Resorts/RetreatsLakeside Illahee Inn 15010 Tamarack Dr, Vernon V1B 2E1 Peter J Dooling............................... 250-260-7896

[email protected] www.illahee.comSparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel 888 Sparkling Pl, Vernon V1H 1T2 Wendy Patriquin ..... 250-541-2152 250-275-1610


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 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 KelownaBanquet 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

Resorts/RetreatsCove Lakeside Resort 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna V4T 2K2 Leasa Kennedy ... 250-707-1800 250-707-1809

[email protected] www.covelakeside.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesQuails’ Gate Winery 3303 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna V1Z 2H3 Julia Garner........ 250-769-4451 250-769-3451

[email protected] www.quailsgate.com

WestbankTourist Attractions – MajorWestbank Museum 2736 Dobbin Rd, Westbank V4T 2H9 .......................................... 250-768-3378

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Balfour, 113

Castlegar, 113

Cranbrook, 113

Creston, 113

Elkford, 114

Fairmont Hot Springs, 114

Fernie, 114

Field, 114

Golden, 114

Kimberley, 114

Montrose, 114

Nakusp, 114

Nelson,

Radium Hot Springs, 114

Revelstoke, 114

Rossland, 114

Slocan, 114

Trail, 114

CRANBROOK Fernie

Sparwood

Elkford

Fairmont Hot Springs

Kimberley

Wasa

Nelson

Balfour

Kootenay BayCrawford Bay

Kaslo

Castlegar

Trail

Fruitvale

Montrose

Salmo

RosslandGrand Forks

CrestonKitchener

Lister

Fauquier

Edgewood

Nakusp

Revelstoke

Trout Lake

Mica Creek

Field

Panorama

Radium Hot Springs

CALGARY

Red Deer

InvermerePanorama

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A L B E R T A

M O N T A N A

Canyon Hot Springs

Malakwa

Golden

Parson

Donald

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

BanffNational

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JasperNational

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YohoNational

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KootenayNational

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Park

Height ofthe Rockies

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GlacierNational

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Glacier National

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Mountain time

By Rebecca Edwards

Famous for winter skiing, the Kootenay

Rockies are equally beautiful in spring,

summer and fall, offering many

opportunities for business visitors.

Add quiet, scenic highways, regional

airports in Cranbrook and Castlegar, fast

links to Calgary International Airport, and

you’ll see why the region could be the

perfect location for your next event.

TAKING YOUR EVENT TO

NEW HEIGHTS

Skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

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Revel in itLocated between the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges,

Revelstoke is proud of its heritage as a railway hub, but its future

clearly lies in tourism and outdoor activities.

Expanding every year, Revelstoke Mountain Resort has been

tipped to be the next Whistler. Its Mid-Mountain Lodge, acces-

sible by gondola, is available for rental for up to 350 persons.

Nearby is Hillcrest Hotel – Coast Resort, with professional

event-planners and three function rooms that can accommodate

up to 150, including the spacious Mt. Revelstoke Banquet Hall.

Golden opportunitiesEast on the TransCanada Highway, Golden was the second Fair

Trade community in British Columbia and the fifth in Canada.

Nearby, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort boasts Canada’s most

elevated restaurant, Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, at 7,700 feet. It’s avail-

able for groups of up to 150.

Slope-side accommodation is offered at Palliser Lodge and

Glacier Mountaineer Lodge, which have meeting spaces for

small groups.

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Mountain Resort

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St. Eugene Mission

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near Cranbrook

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The Golden Prestige Inn can accommodate up to 100 persons

in the Purcell Room.

Prestige resorts are also located in Radium Hot Springs, Nelson,

Rossland and Cranbrook, all off ering modern facilities designed

with business guests in mind.

Radium Resort is located on Highway 95 next to the famous

hot springs. It has conference and meeting facilities for 15 to 150.

Turning up radiant heatRedevelopments at classic course

For over 50 years, golfers of all abilities

have enjoyed the traditional course

at Radium Resort, set against the rug-

ged scenery of the Purcell and Rocky

Mountain ranges.

Now the Resort Course Master

Redevelopment Plan projects upgrades

including three new holes, new greens

and tee boxes and an 18-hole grass put-

ting course. On the plan’s completion,

the course will feature a length of 6,200

yards and play to a par of 71. Radium will

incorporate four tee boxes on every hole

for those wanting to test themselves

from the back tees while maintaining the

same character and shot values from the

forward tees.

Rated one of Canada’s top 100 courses

by ScoreGolf magazine, Radium’s breath-

taking Les Furber design sits high above

the Columbia Valley Wetlands.

Nelson’s historic Baker Street

Show your new video presentation at the Wild Horse Theatre in

the heritage museum town of Fort Steele

The famous pools at Radium Hot Springs

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From accessible to accommodatingAs you continue 130 kilometres south, Kimberley has become a

prime conference venue, thanks to governmental funding in the

run-up to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The new Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre

made the city North America’s only community with train-

ing facilities for all four Winter Paralympics disciplines. It’s also

an accessible business venue for up to 450 delegates. Nearby,

Kimberley Alpine Resort has lodgings and meeting rooms for up

to 205 persons.

Cranbrook is the Kootenay Rockies’ largest community, with

a population of 19,161. It boasts the most annual sunshine hours

in B.C. The Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, located on

Highway 3, has accommodations for up to 250 persons.

Twenty minutes away, the Canadian Rockies International

Airport offers direct flights to Vancouver and Calgary and winter

flights to Salt Lake City.

The airport’s nearest hotel is at the 4.5-star St. Eugene Mission

Golf Resort Casino, which can host groups of up to 100.

To give your event a taste of tradition, rent the Wild Horse

Theatre (for 475 persons) in Fort Steele, a heritage museum town

that shows how life was in the Kootenay Rockies in the 1890s.

The theatre has modern video technology.

Fernie’s fallsHeading east on Highway 3 brings you to Fernie, an historic brick

mountain town that, thanks to 99 average feet of annual snow-

fall, has become an international skiing destination. It has many

in dependent shops and restaurants.

The Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge has ballroom facili-

ties for up to 200 persons, and the Fernie Stanford Resort has

conference rooms for up to 150.

Fernie Alpine Resort, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in

2012, has a wide range of lodgings and slope-side conference

venues for up to 200.

Further west along Highway 3, a mild climate makes Creston

popular with snowbirds and fruit farmers. In summer, the roads

are lined with peach, cherry and apple stands.

The Creston and District Community Complex recently under-

went an $18-million expansion that created the Creston Room,

the area’s largest meeting room. It holds up to 350.

Air Canada runs direct flights from Vancouver to West

ABOVE & TOP: The historic mountain town of Fernie,

now an international skiing destination with

many shops and restaurants; Fernie Alpine Resort

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Kootenay Regional Airport, making the Fireside Inn Hotel &

Conference Centre a highly accessible venue. Sliding partition

doors make it flexible for groups of up to 250.

Nelson is surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains. Here,

Whitewater Ski Resort offers a backcountry style of skiing.

Kootenay Lake is a beautiful backdrop for summer events.

The Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, in the historic down-

town, can host groups of up to 250.

Near Rossland, Red Mountain Resort renovated its day lodge

in 2010, creating a modern building at the centre of its vintage

site. The Conference Centre can host events for 120 persons, the

Sourdough room can seat up to 200, and the famous après-ski

bar Rafters is ideal for evening social functions.

When the sun shines, let your delegates mingle on the

4,400-square-foot deck, with views of both Red and Granite

mountains.

Rossland’s Red

Mountain Resort

St. Eugene Golf

Resort & Casino

At Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, you can soak at a natural min-

eral hot springs amid snow-kissed peaks within the picture-pretty

Columbia Valley. For well over a century, the springs have been

drawing people eager for refuge. Beyond the soaking pool, div-

ing pool and swimming pool, year-round draws include the ski

hill, three picturesque golf courses and a rustic alpine lodge for

overnights.

The resort’s six meeting spaces include conference rooms

offering professional settings plus the rustic Ski Chalet. Capacities

range up to 2,680 square feet, suiting from 16 to 300 persons.

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Balfour

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresBalfour & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2, Balfour V0G 1C0 Janice Cooper ................................ 250-229-2113

[email protected] www.balfourcanada.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsBalfour Golf Course & Osprey Mountain Grill Box 139 602 Queens Bay Rd, Balfour V0G 1C0 Barry Studer ................................... 250-229-5655

250-229-5635 [email protected] www.golfbalfour.com

Castlegar

Hotels and MotelsSuper 8 Castlegar 651 18 St, Castlegar V1N 2N1 Valerie Lins ..................................... 250-365-2700

250-365-8299 [email protected] www.super8castlegar.com

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

CranbrookGolf Courses & Country ClubsMission Hills Golf Course 3320 Theatre Rd PO Box 405, Cranbrook V1C 7B8 Shirley Perron ................................. 250-489-3009

250-489-3050 [email protected] www.golfingmissionhills.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Cranbrook Hotel 1019 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3S4 David Kroeker ..... 250-417-4002 250-417-4012


Days Inn Cranbrook 600 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook V1C 3R7 Keith Gray........... 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


Printers/CopiersRocky Mountain Printers 42 8th Ave S, Cranbrook V1C 2K3 Don Wik.............. 250-426-3032 250-426-8988

[email protected] www.rmprint.com

Resorts/RetreatsSt Eugene Golf Resort & Casino 7777 Mission Rd, Cranbrook V1C 7E5 Judy McHale ...... 250-420-2000 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

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorRoyal Alexandra Hall – Canadian Museum of Rail Travel 57 Van Horne St Box 400, Cranbrook V1C 4H9 Garry W Anderson.......................... 250-489-3918

250-489-5744 [email protected] www.trainsdeluxe.com

Creston

Associations/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


ElkfordVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesElkford Recreation Centre 816 Michel Rd Box 340, Elkford V0B 1H0 Debbie Kliment............................... 250-865-4010

250-865-4011 [email protected] www.elkford.ca

Fairmont Hot SpringsGolf Courses & Country ClubsRiverside Golf Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 Ursula El Wakeel ............................ 250-345-6010

250-345-6616 [email protected] www.fairmonthotsprings.com

Resorts/RetreatsFairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs V0B 1L1 Ursula El Wakeel ............................ 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

Park Place Lodge 742 Hwy 3 PO Box 2560, Fernie V0B 1M0 Liza Anderson ..... 250-423-6871 250-423-3773

[email protected] www.parkplacelodge.com

Resorts/RetreatsFernie Stanford Resort 100 Riverside Way, Fernie V0B 1M1 Joan Martin........ 250-423-5000 250-423-5065

[email protected] www.ferniestanforfdresort.com

Griz Inn 5369 Ski Hill Rd Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie V0B 1M6 Kyle Hamilton ..... 250-423-9221 250-423-9287

[email protected] www.grizinn.com

FieldResorts/RetreatsEmerald Lake Lodge PO Box 10, Field V0A 1G0 Tiana Dawson..... 403-781-8131 403-410-7406

[email protected] www.crmr.com

GoldenAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresGolden Area Initiatives 111 Golden Donald Upper Rd PO Box 20190, Golden V0A 1H0 .............. 250-344-2420 888-329-9756

[email protected] www.goldenbritishcolumbia.com

Entertainment ServicesElite Sound & Light Entertainment 405 9th Ave N Box 660, Golden V0A 1H0 Mike Pecora ................................... 250-344-5324

[email protected]

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Mountainview Inn 1024 11th St N, Golden V0A 1H0 Sebastian Hofstetter ...................... 250-344-2333


Ponderosa Motor Inn 1206 Trans Canada Hwy Box 303, Golden V0A 1H0 Kathy Medwid ................................ 250-344-2205

250-344-2942 [email protected] www.ponderosamotorinn.bc.ca

Prestige Inn Golden 1049 Trans Canada Hwy N, Golden V0A 1H0 Sebastian Hofstetter ...................... 250-344-7990


Ramada Limited Golden 1311 12 St N Hwy No 1, Golden V0A 1H0 Joe Dhami .......... 250-439-1888 250-439-1889

[email protected] www.ramadagolden.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

Heather Mountain Lodge 5400 W Trans Canada Hwy PO Box 401, Golden V0A 1H0 Tim Wilkinson..... 250-344-2326 888-543-1096

[email protected] www.heathermountainlodge.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

Quantum Leaps Lodge 2119 Blaeberry Rd, Golden V0A 1H1 Annette Boelman ........................... 250-344-2114

250-344-7801 [email protected] www.quantumleaps.ca

Vagabond Lodge 1581 Cache Close Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Box 177, Golden V0A 1H0 Ken/Lori Chilibeck .......................... 250-344-2622

250-344-2668 [email protected] www.vagabondlodge.ca

Tourist Attractions – MajorGreat Canadian Heli-skiing 521 9th Ave N PO Box 175, Golden V0A 1H0 .............. 250-344-2326 250-344-2316

[email protected] www.canadianheli-skiing.com

Kimberley

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresKimberley & District Chamber of Commerce 270 Kimberley Ave, Kimberley V1A 0A3 Sioban Staplin ................................ 250-427-3666

[email protected] www.kimberleychamber.com

Montrose

Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift BasketsCanada Fridge Magnets by Glacierwind Specialties 745 11th Ave Box 238, Montrose V0G 1P0 Royce Schmidt.... 250-367-9409 866-382-7927

[email protected] www.CanadaFridgeMagnets.ca

Nakusp

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresNakusp Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Centre 92 6th Ave NW PO Box 387, Nakusp V0G 1R0 Cedra Eichenauer ........................... 250-265-4234

250-265-3808 [email protected] www.nakusparrowlakes.com

Hotels and MotelsSelkirk Inn 210 6th Ave W PO Box 370, Nakusp V0G 1R0 Sam Liu............... 250-265-3666 250-265-4799

[email protected] www.selkirkinn-nakusp.com

Nelson

Display Designers & BuildersFrolix Design 1404 Selby St, Nelson V1L 2W3 Brad Steele..................................... 250-352-1806

[email protected] www.frolixdesign.com

Hotels and MotelsBaldface Lodge PO Box 906, Nelson V1L 6A5 Tammie Andison ............................. 250-352-0006

250-352-0800 [email protected] www.baldface.net

Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn 153 Baker St, Nelson V1L 4H1 Crystal Pollock ................................ 250-352-3525

250-352-2995 [email protected] www.bwbakerstreetinn.com

Prestige 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

RestaurantsAmanda’s Restaurant 655 Hwy 3A, Nelson V1L 6M6 ............. 250-352-1633 250-352-5588

Radium Hot Springs

Equipment and Supply RentalsMB7 Tent & Party Rentals PO Box 216, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Monika Bernhardt .......................... 250-347-9238

[email protected] www.tentandpartrentals.ca

Hotels and MotelsPark Inn 4873 Stanley St Box 141, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Marlene Zaharichuk ....................... 250-347-9582

250-347-9910 [email protected] www.parkinn.bc.ca

Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs 7493 Main St W, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 Sebastian Hofstetter ...................... 250-347-2300


RestaurantsOld Salzburg Restaurant PO Box 217, Radium Hot Springs V0A 1M0 ............. 250-347-6553 250-347-9890

[email protected] www.oldsalzburgrestaurant.com

Revelstoke

Hotels and MotelsPowder Springs Inn 200 3rd St W, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Emma Kirkland ............................... 250-837-5151

250-837-5111 [email protected] www.powdersprings.ca

Regent Hotel 112 1st St E, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Jennifer Rodgers ............................ 250-837-2107

250-837-9669 [email protected] www.regentinn.com

Resorts/RetreatsCoast Hillcrest Resort Hotel PO Box 1979, Revelstoke V0E 2S0 Chantal Faucher ............................. 250-837-3322

250-837-3340 [email protected] www.hillcresthotel.com

Rossland

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresRossland Chamber of Commerce 2185 Columbia Ave Suite 2 PO Box 1385, Rossland V0G 1Y0 Renee Clark ....... 250-362-5666 250-362-5399

[email protected] www.rossland.com

Hotels and MotelsPrestige Mountain Resort Rossland 1919 Columbia Ave Box 1958, Rossland V0G 1Y0 John LeBleu........ 250-362-7375 250-362-7373


Resorts/RetreatsRed Mountain Ski Resort 4300 Red Mountain Rd PO Box 670, Rossland V0G 1Y0 Julie Parker ........ 250-362-7384 250-362-5833

[email protected] www.redresort.com

Slocan

Resorts/RetreatsLemon Creek Lodge 7680 Kennedy Rd Box 68, Slocan V0G 2C0 Barry/Judy Derco ........................... 877-970-8090

250-355-2403 [email protected] www.lemoncreeklodge.com

Trail

Associations/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.com

Community HallsColombo Lodge 584 Rossland Ave, Trail V1R 3M8 Sergio Peloso ................................. 250-368-8921

[email protected] www.colombolodge.ca

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Plus Columbia River Hotel 1001 Rossland Ave, Trail V1R 3N7 Andrew Rogers............................... 250-368-3355

250-368-3930 [email protected] www.bwcolumbiariver.com

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100 Mile House, 119

105 Mile Ranch, 119

108 Mile Ranch, 119

70 Mile House, 119

Anahim Lake, 119

Barkerville, 119

Bella Coola, 119

Big Lake Ranch, 119

Chilanko Forks, 119

Clinton, 119

Forest Grove, 119

Horsefl y, 119

Lillooet, 119

Nazko, 119

Nimpo Lake, 119

Quesnel, 119

Tatla Lake, 119

Wells, 119

Williams Lake, 119

Dawsons Landing

WILLIAMS LAKE

QUESNEL

PRINCE GEORGE

100 MILE HOUSE

108 Mile Ranch Forest GroveCanim Lake

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

Trans Canada Hwy North

KITIMAT

70 MILE HOUSE

Big Bar Creek

Chasm

Lone Butte

150 Mile House

McLeeseLake

Kersley

Cottonwood

MargueriteLikelyKlemtu

Kimsquit

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Port Hardy

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CalvertIsland

Horsefly LakeFirvale

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Towdystan

Kleena Kleene

Chilanko Forks

HancevilleRiske Creek

Shearwater

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Gold-rush country

mark from the 1930s in the Wells mining town, can handle up to

400 on the main floor with various breakout rooms available. Its

banquet room, with bar and licensed kitchen, can seat over 200.

WELCOME YOUR DELEGATES WITH NUGGETS OF HOSPITALITY

By Grant Wing

The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast offers meeting-planners an amaz-

ing range of venues in one accessible location.

From coastal communities like Bella Bella to Wells Grey

Park on the region’s eastern boundary, the magnificent landscape

and gold-rush legacy are sure to inspire your delegates.

Trail timeAt the 100 Mile House Lodge & Conference Centre, located at the

historic start of the gold-rush trail, Martin Exeter Hall is one of the

region’s largest rooms, with a 478-square-foot stage and suiting

up to 275 for lectures and performances. Fully catered events are

possible in the 150-seat dining and lecture room.

Farther north, the multi-purpose Quesnel and District Arts and

Recreation Centre has numerous rooms for rent. The largest suits

groups of 236 theatre-style or 175 banquet-style, with smaller

groups meeting in its boardroom or multi-purpose rooms.

Another Quesnel landmark is the riverboat-themed Billy Barker

Casino and Hotel. The boardroom fits up to 35, while the show-

room accommodates catered meetings and conferences for up to

100. There’s a casino nearby for gaming after meetings.

The 16,000-square-foot Wells Community Hall, a yellow land-

TOP & ABOVE: The recently renovated Tyax Wilderness Resort

near Gold Bridge, ideal for a remote team retreat




Of a different stampedeHalfway between Prince George and

Kamloops, Williams Lake, the “stampede

capital of British Columbia,” is a convenient

location for conferences in the Interior.

On a hilltop overlooking the Williams

Lake Stampede Grounds, the 57-room

Overlander Hotel has meeting and seminar

rooms for smaller groups, with in-house

catering. Next to the hotel, the Overlander’s

large conference centre suits 220. The cen-

tre includes a food-preparation area, full

bar service and audiovisual equipment.

Also in Williams Lake, the 79-room

Coast Fraser Inn is near the city centre and

has meeting space for up to 45. Services

include AV equipment, high-speed Internet

and complimentary breakfast buffet.

Ranch retreatsLooking for maverick cowboy culture and business outdoors?

South on Highway 97, Siwash Lake Guest Ranch is a top-rated

dude ranch where you can do team-building and deals in the

saddle. The ranch has plenty of indoor meeting space too, where

you can arrange focused executive meetings, team-building and

retreats for meetings of up to 12. Its new Sigh-wash Spa, out of

doors and tented, works your saddle sores with massage, reflexol-

ogy and hand and foot therapies.

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa is a versatile guest ranch with a

hint of Thai spice. It can take corporate groups of 10 to 50 for

getaways and retreats. Facilities include a large meeting room, a

business centre and high-speed wireless Internet. After-meeting

activities include horseback riding and fishing as well as Thai-

themed spa treatments.

Terra Nostra Guest

Ranch: a lakefront

horse ranch

Cariboo

Chilcotin Jetboat

Adventures




On Highway 20 between Williams Lake and Bella Coola,

Terra Nostra Guest Ranch and Outdoor Discovery Experience is

a peaceful 200-acre lakefront horse ranch in Chilcotin country

where guests can relax and disconnect from outside distractions.

Accommodating groups of up to 22, it offers horseback riding,

canoeing and hiking in the stunning Coast Mountains.

From adventures to venturesFor pioneering groups seeking natural inspiration, the region’s

wilderness resorts provide memorable retreat venues.

Nature Trails Wilderness Lodge is a remote seasonal fly-in

lodge on the edge of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. Once the

private hunting camp of technology pioneer David Packard, it’s

ranked among the top 10 outdoor resorts by Outside Traveler

magazine. It has hosted team-building meetings for major cor-

porations like Nike in its cabin accommodations and is ideal for

adventure-seekers.

Recently renovated, Tyax Wilderness Resort near Gold Bridge

just celebrated its 25th anniversary and is perfect for luxury

wilderness retreats. The 43-room resort has accommodation for

groups up to 80 at its lodge with conference room, business

centre, spa and wi-fi Internet. Outdoor activities in the nearby

mountains and lake include hiking, mountain-biking, horseback

riding, boating and fishing.

Keeping CoolaCloser to the Pacific, the Bella Coola Valley beckons with its Coast

Mountain scenery, sparkling rivers and sheltered inland waters.

Tweedsmuir Park Lodge provides privacy, wilderness scenery

and plenty of space for corporate team-building and retreats.

Accommodation is in one of 10 private chalets, while the main

lodge provides common space with work stations for meetings,

presentations and team-building exercises for up to 60.

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100 Mile HouseResorts/RetreatsCanim Lake Resort 4454 Newall Rd PO Box 248, 100 Mile House V0K 1J0 Rudy & Dorothee Gauss ................. 250-397-2355

250-397-2607 [email protected] www.canim.com

Spring Lake Ranch Box 880, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 Myrna Barkowsky........................... 250-791-5776

250-791-5771 [email protected] www.springlakeranch.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities100 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

South Cariboo Recreation Centre 2-175B Airport Rd Box 1199, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 Joshua Dickerson ........................... 250-395-1353

250-395-1357 [email protected] www.cariboord.bc.ca/communities/recreation

105 Mile Ranch

Photography – Event/VideographyChris Harris Photography 5577 Back Valley Rd, 105 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Chris Harris......... 250-791-6631 250-791-6671

[email protected] www.chrisharris.com

108 Mile Ranch

Resorts/Retreats108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures 4816 Telqua Dr Box 2, 108 Mile Ranch V0K 2Z0 Valerie Streber ............................... 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

70 Mile House

Resorts/RetreatsFlying U Guest Ranch 5947 Green Lake Rd North PO Box 69, 70 Mile House V0K 2K0 Robert W Fremlin ........................... 250-456-7717


www.flyingu.com

Siwash Lake Ranch Campeau Creek Forest Service Rd Box 39, 70 Mile House V0K 2K0 Allyson Rogers ............................... 250-395-6541

[email protected] www.siwashlakeranch.com

Anahim Lake

Resorts/RetreatsEagle’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

Barkerville

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorBarkerville Historic Town 14301 Hwy 26 PO Box 19, Barkerville V0K 1B0 Judy Mooring ................................. 888-994-3332

250-994-3435 [email protected] www.barkerville.ca

Bella Coola

Tourist Attractions – MajorBella Coola Grizzly Tours Inc 1953 Mackenzie Hwy 20 PO Box 336, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 Leonard Edwin Ellis ........................ 250-982-0098

250-982-0097 [email protected] www.bcgrizzlytours.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesTweedsmuir Park Lodge PO Box 190 Courbold Rd, Bella Coola V0T 1C0 Annalee McCoy .............................. 877-982-2407

250-982-2407 [email protected] www.tweedsmuirparklodge.com

Big Lake Ranch

Hotels and MotelsSilver Horn Lodge 4158 Lakeview Rd PO Box 20, Big Lake Ranch V0L 1G0 Bernd Most......... 250-243-2032 250-243-2032

[email protected] www.silverhornlodge.com

Chilanko Forks

Hotels 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

Clinton

Community 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 PO Box 916 Jesmond, Clinton V0K 1K0 Peter Lloyd-Jones........................... 604-988-3230

778-340-1077 [email protected] www.evranch.com

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 Grove

Resorts/RetreatsRuth Lake Lodge 3983 Ruth Lake Rd PO Box 493, Forest Grove V0K 1M0 Twan/Lucia de Kok ......................... 250-397-2560

[email protected] www.ruthlakelodge.com

Horsefly

Community HallsHorsefly Community Hall – Rental 5772 Horsefly Rd, Horsefly V0L 1L0 Dorothy Jones ................................ 250-620-6801

Resorts/RetreatsCrooked Lake Resort PO Box 358, Horsefly V0L 1L0 Jeanette Turpin .............................. 866-614-1690

[email protected] www.crookedlakeresort.ca

Lillooet

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesLillooet & District REC Centre 930 Main St, Lillooet V0K 1V0 .............. 250-256-7527 250-256-4037

[email protected]

Nazko

Resorts/RetreatsFishpot Lake Resort 10923 Baezaeko Rd, Nazko V2J 3H9 Marc Roy ........................................ 403-987-9310

[email protected] www.fishpotlakeresort.com

Nimpo Lake

Resorts/RetreatsThe Dean on Nimpo 21145 Hwy 20 W PO Box 80, Nimpo Lake V0L 1R0 Donn Irwin .......... 888-646-7655 250-742-3332

[email protected] www.thedeanonnimpo.com

Quesnel

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresQuesnel & District Chamber of Commerce 335 East Vaughan St, Quesnel V2J 2T1 Coralee Oakes ................................ 250-992-7262

[email protected] www.quesnelchamber.com

Banquet FacilitiesQuesnel and District Twin Arenas 500 Barlow Ave, Quesnel V2J 2C4 Lori McKee ......... 250-992-7125 250-992-9297

[email protected] www.quesnel.ca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsQuesnel Golf Club 1800 Backwater Rd Box 4741, Quesnel V2J 7A5 Ken Reid ............. 250-249-5550 250-249-5296

[email protected] www.quesnelgolfclub.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Tower Inn 500 Reid St, Quesnel V2J 2M9 Julie Lembke ...... 250-992-2201 250-992-5201

[email protected] www.bwtowerinn.ca

Ramada Limited Quesnel 383 St Laurent Ave, Quesnel V2J 2E1 Gorderve Dhugga ........................... 250-992-5575

250-992-2254 [email protected] www.ramada.com

Travelodge Quesnel 524 Front St, Quesnel V2J 2K6 Raj Sood ............. 250-992-7071 250-992-2873

[email protected] www.travelodgequesnel.com

Printers/CopiersBig Country Printers 402 St Laurent Ave, Quesnel V2J 5S8 Gilbert Schotel ............................... 250-992-7313

250-992-5226 [email protected] www.bigcountryprinters.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

Elks Hall 298 Quesnel 202 Anderson Dr, Quesnel V2J 1G1 Valerie Bergeron ............................ 250-992-6886

[email protected]

Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre 500 North Star Rd, Quesnel V2J 5P6 Diane Rogers ...... 250-992-8200 250-992-6866

[email protected] www.city.quesnel.bc.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorCottonwood House Historic Site 241 Kinchant St, Quesnel V2J 2R3 Ed Coleman ........ 250-992-2071 250-992-6830

[email protected] www.cottonwoodhouse.ca

Tatla Lake

Resorts/RetreatsLodge at Chilko Lake PO Box 148, Tatla Lake V0L 1V0 Brian McCutcheon.......................... 888-639-1114

888-639-1114 [email protected] www.chilkolake.com

Wells

Community 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 Deborah McKay.............................. 250-994-3330

250-994-3331 [email protected] www.wellscommunityhall.com

Williams Lake

Banquet FacilitiesHoward Johnson Williams Lake 55 6th Ave S, Williams Lake V2G 1K8 Philip Lum ........... 250-392-7747 250-392-4852

[email protected] www.hojo.com

Hotels and MotelsCoast Fraser Inn Hotel 285 Donald Rd, Williams Lake V2G 4K4 Meghan Martin ............................. 250-398-7055

250-398-8269 [email protected] www.coasthotels.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 Geoff Paynton................................. 250-398-7665

250-398-7884 [email protected] www.activewilliamslake.com




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Fort Nelson, 127

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Kitimat, 127

Mackenzie, 127

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Port Clements, 127

Prince George, 127

Prince Rupert, 127

Skidegate Haida Gwaii, 127

Smithers, 128

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By Noa Glouberman

Wilderness, rich aboriginal culture and deep-seated frontier

history help Northern British Columbia provide excellent

meeting possibilities and facilitate extraordinary sightsee-

ing and outdoor activities for your delegates.

Princely placesThe port city of Prince Rupert offers modern amenities at Mother

Nature’s doorstep. The 17-storey Highliner Plaza Hotel and

Conference Centre has four function rooms ranging from 299 to

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4,268 square feet, while the Crest Hotel boasts over 4,000 square

feet of space with on-site audiovisual service. In addition to nearly

2,000 square feet of meeting space, the Coast Prince Rupert Hotel

offers discounted priority booking at its affiliate, the 10,000-plus-

square-foot North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre.

Other Prince Rupert meeting spaces include the Jim Ciccone

Civic Centre, with four meeting rooms, and the Lester Centre of

the Arts, a 704-seat, state-of-the-art theatre. Both venues are just

steps from world-class salmon fishing, as well as from such cul-

tural landmarks as the Museum of Northern British Columbia, the

North Pacific Historic Fishing Village and Cannery Museum, and

Pike Island, where you can search for petroglyphs as you tour five

10,000-year-old archaeological sites with help from a Tsimshian

First Nations guide.

Prince George, Northern B.C.’s largest city, includes a number

of meeting spaces that reflect the area’s culture. Not only can

the Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre seat up to

120 in its galleries, but guests interact with the centre’s hands-on

exhibits. Or you can book the Prince George Railway & Forestry

Museum’s restored Grand Trunk Pacific Railway car (capacity 14),

which served as the Canadian National Railway’s VIP reception

centre during Expo 86.

Among the more conventional meeting facilities in Prince

George: the 40,000-square-foot Prince George Civic Centre, the

University of Northern British Columbia (with a full-time staff of

professional conference-service providers to help you organize)

and two fully equipped meeting rooms at the Prince George Golf

& Curling Club.

Hotels include the Coast Inn of the North, with over 8,000

ABOVE: King Pacific Lodge, a Rosewood

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Four Points by Sheraton Prince George, with room for up to 60

attendees; the Ramada Prince George, with 12 individual meeting

spaces; and the local Days Inn, which features several banquet

and meeting rooms, AV equipment and overhead projectors.

Off the coast and only accessible by float plane, King Pacific

Lodge, a Rosewood Resort, located on Princess Royal Island, fea-

tures a game room for informal meetings that can be converted

into an executive boardroom with seating for 20. It offers high-

speed Internet and AV equipment. After work, you can participate

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of the must-see W.A.C. Bennett Dam, the Pomeroy Hotel and

Conference Centre off ers over 11,500 square feet of versatile

meeting, conference and event space, easily accommodating up

to 600 delegates. The other major meeting facility in town is the

Stonebridge Hotel, with more than 10,000 square feet of meeting

space in fi ve diff erent rooms.

Want to leave urban bustle behind? The Woodlands Inn &

Suites in Fort Nelson can accommodate up to 200 in over 2,400

square feet of meeting space. Home to approximately 5,000

residents, the town is a year-round destination that hosts several

annual events including the Tetsa River Annual Fishing Derby in

summer and Museum Heritage Days and the Canadian Open

Sled Dog Championship in winter.

Talk about remote: the tiny community of Muncho Lake, nes-

tled at the centre of beautiful Muncho Lake Provincial Park, boasts

the largest hotel on the Alaska Highway, the Northern Rockies

Lodge. This impressive log building off ers three meeting rooms

that can hold up to 100 persons. Outdoor adventures include

fl y-in fi shing, wildlife viewing and team-building activities at the

lodge’s own outpost cabins.

Love the coveIn Prince George, work and play go together

The Treasure Cove Hotel, with an adjoining casino, off ers its Breakfast Room for larger

business meetings, along with plenty of extras to tempt you: individually customized

massage at the hotel’s Nu Spa, vintage wine celebrations and access to snowshoeing,

dogsledding and ice-skating. Following the day’s work, guests can splash in Treasure

Cove’s pool before ending the evening at the hotel’s restaurant Crave or enjoying an

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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.

After a long day, relax in a hot tub or take advantage of the many outdoor activities at your doorstep.

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Burns LakeAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresBurns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce 540 Hwy 16 W PO Box 339, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 Laurie Reimer ................................. 250-692-3773

250-692-3701 [email protected] www.burnslakechamber.com

Hotels and MotelsSunshine Inn 940 Highway 16 W, Burns Lake V0J 1E0 Yung Tran ............ 250-692-7696 250-692-3145

[email protected] www.sunshineinn.ca

ChetwyndComputer Equipment/Services/Office Products/Sales and RentalsM&J Computers 4745 51 St, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 Heidi Greenwood ........................... 250-788-1009


Hotels and MotelsPomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd 5200 North Access Rd Box 756, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 Julia Nelson ....... 250-788-4800 250-788-4888

[email protected] www.pomeroyinnandsuites.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesChetwynd & District Recreation Centre 4552 North Access Rd PO Box 757, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 Randy Rusjan...... 250-788-2214 250-788-2219

[email protected] www.gochetwynd.com

Dawson CreekHotels and MotelsBest Western Dawson Creek Inn 500 Hwy 2, Dawson Creek V1G 0A4 Joe Simons......... 250-782-6226 250-782-6001

[email protected] www.pomeroygroup.ca

Universities and CollegesNorthern Lights College 11401 8th St, Dawson Creek V1G 4G2 .............. 250-782-5251 250-782-5233

[email protected] www.nlc.bc.ca

Fort NelsonHotels and MotelsFort Nelson Hotel PO Box 240 Mile 300 Alaska Hwy, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 Bruce Scott ......... 250-774-6971 250-774-6711

[email protected] www.fortnelsonhotel.com

Fort St JohnAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresFort St John & District Chamber of Commerce 9325 100 Ave Suite 202, Fort St John V1J 4N4 Annette Oak ....... 250-785-6037 250-785-6050

[email protected] www.fsjchamber.com

Event PlannersBizzybody Events 11415 104 St, Fort St John V1J 0C6 Jocelyn Schick Eisert ..................... 250-793-0272

250-785-8808 [email protected] www.bizzybody.ca

Hotels and MotelsPomeroy Hotel Fort St John 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John V1J 5T5 Brian Kane .......... 250-262-3233 250-262-3284

[email protected] www.pomeroyhotel.com

Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John 9223 100 St, Fort St John V1J 3X3 Randy LaRoche ............................... 250-263-6880

250-263-6881 [email protected] www.stonebridgefortstjohn.com

Resorts/RetreatsElisi Spa & Wilderness Resort PO Box 6677, Fort St John V1J 4J1 Kevin/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 Doug Craig.......... 250-785-3033 250-785-7181

[email protected] www.fortstjohn.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

KitimatHotels and MotelsCity Centre Motel 480 City Centre, Kitimat V8C 1T6 Linda Hammerstrom ....................... 250-632-4848


MackenzieAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresMackenzie Chamber of Commerce PO Box 880 88 Centenial Dr, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 Denielle Isberg ............................... 250-997-5459

250-997-6117 [email protected] www.mackenziechamber.bc.ca

Resorts/RetreatsPowder King Mountain Resort PO Box 487 Mile 122 John Hart Hwy, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 Jim Salisbury............................... 866-POW-KING

250-984-7507 [email protected] www.powderking.com

RestaurantsThe Turn Restaurant 500 Mackenzie Blvd, Mackenzie V0J 2C0 Susan Dutrizac ............................... 250-997-5100

250-997-5114

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

Muncho LakeResorts/RetreatsNorthern Rockies Lodge Mile 462 Alaska Hwy PO Box 8, Muncho Lake V0C 1Z0 Urs/Marianne Schildknecht ........... 250-776-3481

250-776-3482 [email protected] www.northernrockieslodge.com

Port ClementsVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesPort Clements Multi Purpose Building 36 Cedar Ave W, Port Clements V0T 1R0 Heather Nelson-Smith ................... 250-557-4295

250-557-4568 [email protected] www.portclements.ca

Prince GeorgeAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info Centres

Northern BC Tourism Association 1274 5th Ave, Prince George V2L 3L2 ............... 250-561-0432 250-561-0450

[email protected] www.northernbctourism.com

Tourism Prince George 1300 1st Ave Suite 101, Prince George V2L 2Y3 Roya Umpherville ........................... 250-649-3202

250-564-9807 [email protected] www.tourismpg.com

Banquet FacilitiesCariboo Steak & Seafood 1165 5th Ave, Prince George V2L 3L1 Nelia Fraser ........ 250-564-1220 250-564-2370

www.cariboosteakandseafood.com

The Twisted Cork 1157 5th Ave Suite 101, Prince George V2L 3L1 Mandie Walls ..... 250-561-5550 250-561-1167

[email protected] www.twisted-cork.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsPrince George Golf & Curling Club 2515 Recreation Pl, Prince George V2L 4S1 Marlo Duncalf ................................ 250-563-0357

250-563-4136 [email protected] www.pggolfandcurling.com

Hotels and MotelsCoast 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 Grace Aldana...... 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.com

Four Points by Sheraton 1790 Hwy 97 S, Prince George V2L 5L3 Aurora Cozza ...... 250-564-7100 250-564-7199

[email protected] www.fourpointsprincegeorge.com

Ramada Hotel Prince George 444 George St, Prince George V2L 1R6 Tony Royan ......... 250-563-0055 250-563-6042

[email protected] www.ramadaprincegeorge.com

Spruceland Inn 1391 Central St, Prince George V2M 3E2 Sam Lee.............. 250-563-0102 250-563-0358

[email protected] www.sprucelandinn.com

RestaurantsCimo Mediterranean Grill 601 Victoria St, Prince George V2L 2K3 Wayne Kitchen .......................... 250-564-7975 250-564-7965

Universities and CollegesUniversity 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

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCN Centre 2187 Ospika Blvd, Prince George V2N 6Z1 Glen Mikkelsen .............................. 250-561-7777

250-561-7557 [email protected] www.cncentre.ca

The Exploration Place 333 Becott Pl, Prince George V2L 4V7 Sherry Boyd ........ 250-562-1612 250-562-6395

[email protected] www.theexplorationplace.com

Prince George Civic Centre 808 Civic Plaza, Prince George V2L 5T6 Deb van Adrichem .......................... 250-561-7740

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

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorBC Central Railway & Forestry Museum 850 River Rd, Prince George V2L 5S8 ............... 250-563-7351 250-563-3697

[email protected] www.pgrfm.bc.ca

Huble Homestead Historic Site 1685 3rd Ave Suite 202, Prince George V2L 3G5 Krystal Etter........ 250-564-7033 250-564-7040

[email protected] www.hublehomstead.ca

Prince RupertAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresPrince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce 110 1st Ave W Suite 170, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 Carol Bulford ...... 250-624-2296 250-624-6105

[email protected] www.princerupertchamber.ca

Banquet FacilitiesNorth Coast Meeting and Convention Centre 240 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8T 1A8 Peter G Meuse ............................... 250-627-5687

250-627-5685 [email protected] www.princerupertconferencecentre.com

Event PlannersOccasions to Remember 1042 9th Ave E, Prince Rupert V8J 2S1 .......................................... 250-624-1062

[email protected] www.occasionstoremember.ca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsPrince Rupert Centennial Golf Course 523 9th Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 2S9 Moe Hays ........... 250-624-2000 250-627-4795

[email protected] www.princerupertgolf.ca

Hotels and MotelsCoast Prince Rupert Hotel 118 6 St, Prince Rupert V8J 3L7 Corey Kitchen ..... 250-624-6711 250-624-3288


Crest Hotel 222 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1A8 Paula Amorim ..... 250-624-6771 250-627-7666

[email protected] www.cresthotel.bc.ca

Highliner 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

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Moby Dick Inn 935 2nd Ave W, Prince Rupert V8J 1H8 Teresa Lee .......... 250-624-6961 250-624-3760

[email protected] www.mobydickinn.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorPrince Rupert Special Events Society 424 3rd Ave W Box 306, Prince Rupert V8J 3P9 Joy Sundin.......... 250-624-9118 250-624-9218

[email protected] www.prspecialevents.com

Skidegate Haida GwaiiVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesHaida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay 2 Second Beach Rd PO Box 1523, Skidegate Haida Gwaii V0T 1S1 Tanu Lusignan .... 250-559-7885 250-559-7886

[email protected] www.haidaheritagecentre.com

SmithersGolf Courses & Country ClubsSmithers Golf & Country Club 1200 Scotia St PO Box 502, Smithers V0J 2N0 Jim McGregor .... 250-847-5977 250-847-5974

[email protected]

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

Resorts/RetreatsLogpile Lodge 3105 McCabe Rd, Smithers V0J 2N7 Barbara/Christoph Luther............... 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

Terrace

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresKermodei Tourism Society 4511 Keith Ave, Terrace V8G 1K1 Erin Dunbar......... 250-635-4944 778-634-3942

[email protected] www.kermodeitourism.ca

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Terrace Inn 4553 Greig Ave, Terrace V8G 1M7 Nikki/Victor Villeneuve .................. 250-635-0083

250-635-0092 [email protected] www.terraceinn.com

Coast Inn of the West 4620 Lakelse Ave, Terrace V8G 1R1 Dan Biggs ........... 250-638-8141 250-638-8999


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, Tumbler Ridge V0C 2W0 Trent Ernst ...................................... 250-242-3123

250-242-3993 [email protected] www.tumblerridge.ca

Vanderhoof

Community HallsElk’s Hall 474 Victoria St Box 704, Vanderhoof V0J 3A0 Art Flaterud ........ 250-567-4525 250-567-4525

Resorts/RetreatsFinger Lake Wilderness Resort 400 Gold Rd Km 59 Kluskus FSR PO Box 181, Vanderhoof V0J 3A0 Wayne Koftinoff ............................. 866-334-6437

778-785-1114 [email protected] www.FingerLakeResort.com

100 Mile Lodge & Conference Centre, 119108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures, 11947 Mile Sports Complex, 11952 Ridge Restaurant, 105

AA Catered Affair, 63A Day to Remember Event Consultants &

Coordinators, 65Aava Whistler Hotel, 74Abigail’s Party, 70Accent Inns Kelowna, 105Accent Inns Victoria, 96Accommodation at UBC – Okanagan

Campus, 105The ACT Maple Ridge – Arts Centre & Theatre, 71Adams Lake Recreation & Conference Centre, 104Addison Travel Marketing, 64AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tours, 95Adtronics LED Signs Ltd, 70Airport Inn, 94Alberni Valley Multiplex, 94Alberni Valley Tourism, 94Albert Normandin Photography Inc, 69Alpine Meadows Resort, 105Amanda’s Restaurant, 114Amaryllis Events, 65Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre, 96Amoda Flowers, 66Ampco Manufacturers Inc, 70Angel Destinations Management, 64April Point Resort & Spa, 94Aquamarine Adventures Ltd, 95Araxi Restaurant + Bar, 74Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, 92ArtStarts in Schools, 71As You Like It Media Inc, 69Aspen Inn and Suites, 128AuBAR Nightclub, 71Avis Rent-A-Car, 63AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions, 62Azorean Catering, 105

BBaldface Lodge, 114Balfour & District Chamber of Commerce, 113

Balfour Golf Course & Osprey Mountain Grill, 113Banner Mountainlodge, 128Barkerville Historic Town, 119Baseline Type & Graphics Cooperative, 70Batstar Adventure Tours, 94Bavaria Restaurant, 74BBW International Inc, 65BC Central Railway & Forestry Museum, 127BC Event Management, 65, 69, 70BC Home Shows Ltd, 105BC Place, 71Beach Grove Golf Club, 67Beaver Ranch Resort, 105Beban Park Recreation Centre, 93Bell Performing Arts Centre, 71Bella Coola Grizzly Tours Inc, 119Best Western Abercorn Inn, 62, 67, 71Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn, 92Best Western Cranbrook Hotel, 113Best Western Dawson Creek Inn, 127Best Western Maple Ridge Hotel, 67Best Western Mountainview Inn, 114Best Western Nicola Inn, 106Best Western Northgate Hotel, 93Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn, 114Best Western Plus Chateau Granville, 67Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel, 114Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel, 93Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Motor Inn, 95Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge, 114Best Western Plus The Westerly Hotel &

Convention Centre, 92Best Western PLUS Valemount Inn & Suites, 107Best Western Premier Prestige

Oceanfront Resort, 95Best Western Terrace Inn, 128Best Western Tin Wis Resort, 95Best Western Tower Inn, 119Best Western Vernon Lodge & Conference

Centre, 107Big Bar Guest Ranch (2007) Ltd, 119Big Bus Ltd, 71Big Bus Victoria, 96Big Country Printers, 119Big White Ski Resort, 105

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 71Birch Bay Resort, 127Bizzybody Events, 127Blaylock’s Mansion, 114BLD Decor & Scenery, 64Bloedel Conservatory, 71Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, 70BMD Multi-Lingual Technology Ltd, 71Boundary Museum, 105Bowie’s Marketing & Entertainment, 105Brackendale Art Gallery, 74Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa, 96Brian Dennehy Photography, 69Bridges Restaurant, 62Brioche Urban Baking & Catering, 63British Columbia Institute of Technology, 71Brock House Restaurant, 72Burnaby Art Gallery, 71Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, 67Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, 72Burns Lake & District Chamber of Commerce, 127Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, 106

CCambie Community Centre, 71Campbell River Sportsplex, 92Campbell River Visitor Centre, 92Campo Marina Café & Restaurant, 106Canada Fridge Magnets by Glacierwind

Specialties, 114Canadian Snowmobile & Canadian All

Terrain Adventures, 74Canim Lake Resort, 119Cantrav Services Inc, 66Canyon House Banquet Room, 62Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, 119Cariboo Steak & Seafood, 127Carnoustie Golf Club, 67Cascades Casino – Coast Hotel & Convention

Centre, 71Castlegar & District Community Complex, 113Cedar Creek Estate Winery, 106Cedar Wood Lodge Conference Centre, 94Celebration Fireworks, 70

Celebration on Water (Happy Hour Eats & Drinks Ltd), 71, 72

The Cellar Nightclub, 71The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 71Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, 67Certified Translations (English-Spanish), 71Chair Decor Etc, 64Charter Bus Lines of BC Ltd, 63Chase & District Chamber of Commerce, 104Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 96Chetwynd & District Recreation Centre, 127Chief Sepass Theatre, 71Chilliwack Heritage Park, 74Chris Harris Photography, 119Christopher J Design, 64Cimo Mediterranean Grill, 127CinCin Ristorante + Bar, 70Cita Communications, 71City Centre Motel, 127City of Fort St John, 127City of Merritt, 106Clark’s Audio Visual Services Ltd, 62Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, 95Clearwater & District Chamber of Commerce, 105Clinton Memorial Hall, 119CMYK Solutions Inc, 65CN Centre, 127Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites, 73Coast Advertising Specialties, 96Coast Bastion Inn, 93Coast Canadian Inn, 105Coast Capri Hotel, 105Coast Discovery Inn and Marina, 92Coast Fraser Inn Hotel, 119Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel, 114Coast Hotels & Resorts, 67Coast Inn of the North, 127Coast Inn of the West, 128Coast Mountain Photography & Video, 74Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, 68Coast Prince Rupert Hotel, 127Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 62, 63, 68, 71Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel

& Marina, 96College of the Rockies, 113

Queen Charlotte Islands

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Colombo Lodge, 114Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Victoria, 96Comfort Inn & Suites, 105Comfort Inn Downtown, 68CommonSkys Conferencing Inc, 96Community Futures, 119Compass Point Inn, 68Conferences & Accommodation

at UBC, 68, 71CongressWorld Conferences Inc, 64The Consulting Edge Inc., 70Coquitlam Sleepy Lodge, 68Corporate Inn, 68Corporate Play People Inc, 105The Corporate Yacht, 73Cotton Candy Vancouver Inc, 70Cottonwood House Historic Site, 119Cove Lakeside Resort, 107Craigdarroch Castle, 96Creative Display Ltd, 64Creativity at Work, 70Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 71Crest Hotel, 127Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce, 113Croatian Cultural Centre, 71Crooked Lake Resort, 119Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 92Crowsnest Vineyards, 104Crystal Gardens Restaurant, 106CTM Exhibits Worldwide/CTM Strategies, 64Culinary Capers Catering, 63

DDarcel Moro Outsource Meeting

& Event Management, 64Dave Roels Photography, 69Days Inn & Conference Centre Penticton, 106Days Inn Cranbrook, 113Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview, 93Days Inn Prince George, 127Days Inn Vancouver Metro, 68De Armond Management Ltd – Conference &

Event Specialists, 96The Dean on Nimpo, 119Delta Burnaby Hotel &

Conference Centre, 68Delta Golf Course Ltd, 67Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference

Centre, 105Delta Sun Peaks Resort, 107Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, 68Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa, 96Destination Osoyoos, 106Destrube Photography Ltd, 96Devon Knight Events, 69Dharma Display Ltd, 64District of Tumbler Ridge Visitor Centre, 128District of Wells, 119DM Jones & Associates Inc, 65Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, 71Dominion Sales & Marketing Services Inc, 66The Donnelly Group, 71Doolin’s Irish Pub, 71Double Shutter Images, 74Drake International, 65

EEagle Nook Wilderness Resort & Spa, 95Eagle’s Nest Resort, 119Eaglepoint Golf Resort, 105Eaglequest Golf Coyote Creek, 62Earls Strawberry Hill, 70Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, 119Echoes Harrison River Retreat, 74Econo Lodge, 68Edgewater Casino, 71Edgewater Lodge, 74Edible Canada at the Market, 73Effective Event Management Ltd, 66Eleni Floral Design & Decor, 74Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort, 127Elite Sound & Light Entertainment, 114Elk’s Hall, 128Elkford Recreation Centre, 114Elks Hall 298 Quesnel, 119Elks Lodge Mackenzie, 127Elliott Louis Gallery, 71Elysia Resort on Quesnel Lake, 119emc2 event management inc , 66Emelle’s Catering Ltd, 63Emerald Lake Lodge, 114Empire Landmark Hotel, 68Enderby & District Curling Club, 105English Bay Apartment Hotel Ltd, 68English Entertainment, 93

Epic Production Technologies Inc, 69Esther’s Inn, 127EVA Office, 105EventCorp Services Inc, 64Eventful Innovations, 66Evergreen Cultural Centre, 71Every Aspect Management, 96Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference

Centre, 68Executive Event Production Inc, 66Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby, 68Executive Hotel Harrison Hot Springs, 73Executive Hotel Vintage Park – Downtown

Vancouver, 68Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

Coquitlam, 68Exhibit Creative, 64The Exploration Place, 127

FFACTORIE Experiences Inc., 65Fairfield Community Centre, 96Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott, 105The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 74Fairmont Empress, 96Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 114The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 68Fairmont Pacific Rim, 68The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, 68The Fairmont Waterfront, 68Fairweather Cruises & Events Ltd, 73False Creek Ferries, 66False Creek Yacht Club, 62Famous Players Band, 65Fernie Golf & Country Club, 114Fernie Stanford Resort, 114The Finer Details Event Planning, 66Finger Lake Wilderness Resort, 128Fireworks Marketing Group Inc, 64, 66, 70Fish House in Stanley Park, 71Fishpot Lake Resort, 119Flag Shop/International Flag & Banner, 70Flowers Unlimited, 66Flying U Guest Ranch, 119Focus Audio Visual Services, 62Foodie Photography, 69Fort Nelson Hotel, 127Fort St John & District Chamber of Commerce, 127Foster Walker Gifts of Distinction, 70Four Points by Sheraton, 68, 127Four Points by Sheraton

Vancouver Airport Hotel, 68Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 68Foxgloves Flowers, 96Fraserview Golf Course, 67Frolix Design, 114Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc, 65

GGaliano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, 92Gallery Café & Catering, 63Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce, 74Glen Lyon Inn & Suites, 94Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club, 95Gleneagles Community Centre, 71Glenogle Mountain Lodge Resort & Spa, 114Glenwood Sports Centre, 94Globe Printers, 74gnyp photography, 69Go Audio Inc, 73God’s Mountain Estate, 106Gold Country Communities Society, 104Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 73Golden Area Initiatives, 114Golf Vancouver Island, 96Goodman Media Inc, 65Gowlland Harbour Oceanfront Resort &

Conference Centre, 94GR Pearkes Recreation Centre, 94Grand Forks & District Public Library, 105Grand Hotel Nanaimo, 93Grand Villa Casino Hotel and

Conference Centre, 71Granville Entertainment Group, 71Granville Island Hotel, 68Great Canadian Heli-skiing, 114Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, 107Green Chair Events, 65Green Grass Productions Inc, 70Greenscape Design & Decor, 64, 67Griz Inn, 114Grouse Mountain Resort Ltd, 62, 70, 71Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 73

HHaida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay, 128Hampton Inn & Suites Langley/Surrey, 68Harbour Cruises & Events, 62, 73Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, 96Harrison Beach Hotel, 73, 74Harrison Hot Springs Spa Motel, 73Hastings House Country House Hotel, 95The Haven, 92Heather Mountain Lodge, 114Heidi’s Restaurant & Lounge, 107Helijet International Inc, 67Heriot Bay Inn & Marina, 94Heritage Hall, 71Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Cranbrook, 113Heritage Park Museum, 128Highland Pacific Golf, 96Highliner Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 127The Hills Health & Guest Ranch, 119Hillside Estate Winery & Bistro, 106Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 68Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa, 74Historic Lund Hotel, 74Holiday Inn & Suites, 68, 106Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver, 68Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown, 68Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 68, 92Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Comox Valley, 92Holiday Inn Express & Suites Riverport, 68Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Langley, 62, 68Holiday Inn Express Kelowna

Conference Centre, 105Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport – Richmond, 68Hollyhock, 92Honeymoon Bay Community Hall, 93Honeymoon Bay Lodge & Retreat, 93Hoodoo Adventure Company, 106Hope Golf & Country Club, 73Horsefly Community Hall – Rental, 119Hospitality Inn, 94Hotel Indigo Vancouver, 68Hotel Le Soleil, 68Howard Johnson Williams Lake, 119HR MacMillan Space Centre, 72Huble Homestead Historic Site, 127Hudson Bay Lodge, 128Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 62, 68Hycroft – University Women’s Club of

Vancouver, 73

IImage This Photographics Inc, 69Imagine That Events, 66Inn at Big White, 105Inn at Laurel Point, 96Inn At The Quay, 68Inn on Long Lake, 93Inner Eye Photography, 69Innovations Catering Inc, 96InsideOut Leadership Retreat Centre, 92Insight Photography International, 74International Exhibition Services Inc, 64Isabella Winery Ltd, 63

JJardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc, 65Jay Shaw Photography, 69John Gordon Photography Inc, 70Jon Benjamin Photography, 69Jumpstart Sales & Marketing Inc, 65

KKamloops Convention Centre, 105Kamloops Towne Lodge, 105Keith Holuboff Photography, 69Kelowna Community Theatre, 105Kermodei Tourism Society, 128Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, 114Kilby Historic Site, 74Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce, 114Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, 92Kiwi Cove Lodge, 93Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre, 70

LL’Hermitage Hotel, 68La Casa Cottage Resort, 105Lake City Casino Kamloops, 105Lake City Casino Kelowna, 105Lake City Casino Penticton, 106Lake City Casino Vernon, 107Lakeside Illahee Inn, 107

Lakeside Villa Motel, 106The Lane Consulting Group Inc, 70Langara Golf Course, 67The Langley Events Centre, 72Langley Golf Centre, 67The Language Bureau, 71Lea Carpenter & Associates, 66, 69Lead Generators International Sales &

Marketing Group Inc, 69Lemaire & Co Event Management, 64Lemon Creek Lodge, 114Library Square Conference Centre, 72Lillooet & District REC Centre, 119LimeLight Event Marketing, 65LingoStar Language Services, 71Lions Bay Art Gallery, 74Loden Vancouver & Voya Restaurant, 68Lodge at Chilko Lake, 119The Loft Restaurant & Lounge, 104Logotex Mfg Ltd, 70Logpile Lodge, 128Long Beach Golf Course, 95Long Beach Lodge Resort, 95Longlands Golf Course, 92Lonsdale Quay Hotel, 68Lord Stanley Suites on the Park, 68Lorimer Ridge Lodge, 74lotus events inc, 66Lotus Land Tours Inc, 71Loungeworks Inc, 64, 65, 67Lowe and Associates, 66Luxury Transport Inc, 63

MM&J Computers, 127Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce, 127Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 96Malfair Marketing Services, 107ManMar Consultants Ltd, 69Manning Park Resort, 74March Hare Band, 65Maritime Heritage Society, 92Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour, 96Mary Winspear Centre, 95Masal Advertising & Printing, 70Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 74MB7 Tent & Party Rentals, 114McCleery Golf Course, 67MCI Vancouver, 64Mehndi & More Body Art, 65Melodyland Signs, 74Melting Moments Catering, 96Merritt Civic Centre, 106Merritt Desert Inn, 106Message Impact Systems Inc, 93Metro Theatre, 65Metropolitan Hotel, 68Michael J Fox Theatre, 72Middle Child Marketing, 65Mino’s Greek House, 107Mission Hill Family Estate, 107Mission Hills Golf Course, 113Moby Dick Inn, 128Morgan Creek Golf Course, 63, 67Morning Bay Vineyard & Estate Winery, 94Morningstar Golf Course, 93Morpheus Graphics & Printing Solutions Inc, 106Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue SFU, 72MOSAIC – Interpretation and Translation

Services, 71Mountain View Conservation &

Breeding Centre, 72Mountainside Lodge, 74Moxie’s Classic Grill (Davie), 70Moxie’s Classic Grill (Robson), 70Museum of Anthropology at UBC, 73

NNakusp Chamber of Commerce & Visitor

Information Centre, 114Nanaimo Golf Club, 93Naramata Centre, 106Nasco Staffing Solutions, 65National Speakers Bureau, 70The New Oxford Public House, 70New Rave Productions Inc, 64Nicklaus North Golf Course, 74Nicola Valley Museum & Archives, 106Nikkei Centre, 72Nimmo Bay Heli Resort Ltd, 94Nita Lake Lodge, 74NMP Holdings Ltd

dba Vancouver Lookout, 72Nonis Electrical Services Inc, 65Nor-Wes Sign Services Ltd, 70

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Norlynn Audio Visual Services, 69North American Logistics Services Inc (NALSI), 64North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre, 127North Shore Community Centre, 105North Vancouver Hotel, 68Northern BC Tourism Association, 127 Northern Lights College, 127Northern Rockies Lodge, 127Northlands Golf Course, 67Northview Golf & Country Club, 67Noteable Entertainment and Events Ltd, 66

OOccasions to Remember, 127Ocean Wilderness Inn, 95Off Set Rentals, 65Okanagan Limousine Inc, 105Okanagan Seasons Resort, 105Oktoberfest Enterprises Organizers & Décor

Rentals, 65The Old Caboose Restaurant, 105Old House Village Hotel & Spa, 92Old Salzburg Restaurant, 114Olympic View Golf Club, 96Oswego Hotel, 96Out To Lunch Cuisine Inc, 63Owl Mountain Ranch, 104Oyster Bay Resorts Mini Conference Centre, 92

PPacBlue Printing, 70Pacific Basket Company, 70Pacific Host Inn & Suites, 105Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, 63Pacific National Exhibition, 72Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina, 74Painter’s Lodge Holiday Resort, 92Pan Pacific Vancouver, 69Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, 74Park Inn, 69, 114Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway, 69Park Place Lodge, 114Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa, 96Parksville Community &

Conference Centre, 93The Party Bazaar, 67PartyArt Design, 64Peace Arch Curling Club, 63Peake of Catering, 63Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce, 74Pender Harbour Resort Ltd, 74Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 106Penticton Visitor Centre, 106Performance Visual Works Inc, 62Photex Studio Inc, 69Photography by Chris, 106Pitt Meadows Golf Club, 67Poco Inn & Suites Hotel & Conference Centre, 69Podollan Inn & Spa, 107Poets Cove Resort & Spa, 94Pomeroy Hotel Fort St John, 127Pomeroy Inn & Suites Chetwynd, 127Ponderosa Motor Inn, 114Port Augusta Inn, 92Port Clements Multi Purpose Building, 127Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce, 94Powder King Mountain Resort, 127Powder Springs Inn, 114PR1ME Extraordinary Experiences, 64, 66, 69Prestige Harbourfront Resort

Salmon Arm, 107Prestige Hotel Kelowna, 105Prestige Hotel Vernon, 107Prestige Inn Golden, 114Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs, 114Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson, 114Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland, 114Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort

Cranbrook, 113Presto Catering Inc, 63Pride of Vancouver Charters Ltd, 73Prince George Airport Authority, 127Prince George Civic Centre, 127Prince George Golf & Curling Club, 127Prince George Native Friendship Centre, 127Prince Rupert & District Chamber

of Commerce, 127Prince Rupert Centennial Golf Course, 127Prince Rupert Special Events Society, 128Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce, 106Princeton Pub & Grill, 72Probizz Advertising Specialties Inc, 70Promax Audio Visual Systems Inc, 62Providence Farm, 92PSAV Canada, 62

QQGolf Club, 67Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Resort, 104

Quails’ Gate Winery, 107Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 94Quality Inn Maple Ridge, 69Quality Resort Bayside, 93The Quamichan Inn, 92Quantum Leaps Lodge, 114Quarterdeck Inn & Marina Resort, 94Quattro at Whistler, 74Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre, 119Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce, 119Quesnel and District Twin Arenas, 119Quesnel Golf Club, 119

RRalph Rinke Photographer, 69Ramada Hotel Prince George, 127Ramada Limited Golden, 114Ramada Limited Merritt, 106Ramada Limited Quesnel, 119Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre, 73, 74Ramada Vancouver Exhibition Park, 69Ramada Victoria, 96Raymond Lum Photography, 69The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford, 74Rebar Creative, 73Red Mountain Ski Resort, 114Red Rocket Creative Strategies, 64Reeltime Videoworks, 69The Refinery, 72reFresh Events Ltd, 64Regent Hotel, 96, 114Remarkable Films, 106Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, 69Richmond Country Club, 63Ricky’s All-Day Grill, 93Ritz Inn Motor Hotel, 74Rivercorp, 92Riverside Golf Course at Fairmont

Hot Springs Resort, 114Riverway Golf Course, 67RJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum, 107RJK’s Limousine, 106RKH Promotional Products, 93Robin O’Neill Photography, 74Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, 74Rocky Mountain Printers, 113Rogers Rental & Party Centre, 105Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 63, 69Rossland Chamber of Commerce, 114Rowena’s Inn on the River, 74The Roxy Cabaret, 72Royal Alexandra Hall – Canadian Museum

f Rail Travel, 113Royal BC Museum, 96Ruth Lake Lodge, 119

SSamco Printers Ltd, 70Sandman Hotel & Suites, 73Sandman Hotel Penticton, 106Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre, 69Sandman Inn Princeton, 106Sandman Signature Hotel & Resort

Vancouver Airport, 69Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort, 106Saturna Lodge, 95Scandinavian Community Centre, 63Science World at Telus World of Science, 72Scotiabank Dance Centre, 72Scotiabank Theatre, 72Sea Breeze Lodge, 93Sea to Sky Meeting

Management Inc, 64, 66, 69Seasons in the Park, 70SelectArt Promotional Products, 70Selkirk Inn, 114SFU Meeting Event & Conference

Services, 71, 72Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, 63, 69Sharon Doucette Photography, 69Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club, 67Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 95Shawn Lam Video Inc, 70, 71Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 68, 69Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 69Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 69ShowMax Events Inc, 62, 64, 65, 69, 70SHOWTIME Tradeshow & Display Services, 62Shuswap Tourism, 106Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 95Signage Canada, 93Silver Horn Lodge, 119Silver Star Mountain Resort, 107Simply Perfect Flowers, 73Sip Resto Lounge, 72Siwash Lake Ranch, 119SLJ Productions Ltd, 66Smithers Golf & Country Club, 128Sonora Resort, 95

Sooke Harbour House Hotel Spa Restaurant, 95Sounds Great Music Services Ltd, 65South Cariboo Recreation Centre, 119South Okanagan Events Centre, 106South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, 105Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Hotel, 107Speedpro Signs, 96Spets.ca, 69Spring Lake Ranch, 119SpringTide Whale Tours & Charters, 96Spruceland Inn, 127Squamish Adventure Centre, 74Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, 74SS Sicamous Restoration Society, 106St Andrews by the Lake, 105St Ann’s Academy, 96St Eugene Golf Resort & Casino, 113Stanley Park Pavilion, 63Star Taxi, 113Starlight Casino, 63Steep Island Lodge, 92Stephen Nyran Photographer, 70Stirling Ward Photographic Design, 70Stone Pipe Grill, 95Stonebridge Hotel Fort St John, 127Strategin Solutions, 66Sugar Catering Inc, 63Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, 107Summerhill Global Marketing, 70Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa, 107Summit Lodge & Spa, 74Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community, 105Sundance at Big White Ski Resort, 105Sundial Boutique Hotel, 74Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort, 93, 94Sunshine Inn, 127Sunwolf, 74Super 8 Castlegar, 113Surrey Board of Trade, 72Surrey Golf Club, 67Sutton Place Hotel, 69Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn, 74The Sylvia Hotel, 69Synergy Events Inc, 105

TT’ai Li Lodge, 92Table 24 Restaurant, 107Tahsis Harbour Lodge, 95Take Five Café & Catering, 63Tall Timber Golf Course, 67Team Academy, 71Terminal City Club, 63, 69, 72Thierry Chocolates, 70Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre, 105Thompson Okanagan Tourism

Association, 105Thompson Rivers University, 105Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort &

Conference Centre, 93TM Events, 66Tofino Botanical Gardens & Eco Lodge, 95Tom Burley Photography, 107Tourism Abbotsford, 73Tourism Burnaby, 72Tourism Harrison Hot Springs, 73Tourism Kamloops, 105Tourism Kelowna, 105Tourism Prince George, 127Tourism Richmond, 64Tourism Sun Peaks, 107Tourism Surrey, 64Tourism Valemount, 107Tourism Vancouver – The Greater Vancouver

Convention and Visitors Bureau, 62Tourism Vancouver Island, 93Tourism Vernon, 107Tourism Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau, 96Tradex – Fraser Valley Trade and

Exhibition Centre, 73Trail & District Chamber of Commerce, 114Translation Services, 71, 105Travelodge Courtenay, 92Travelodge Duncan, 92Travelodge Merritt, 106Travelodge Quesnel, 119Travelodge Vancouver Airport, 69Travelodge Victoria, 96Trevor Jansen Photography, 70Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch, 105Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 94Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, 119The Twisted Cork, 127Two Eagles Lodge, 96Tyee Resort & Fishing Lodge, 92

UUBC Alma Mater Society, 64UBC Robson Square, 71Ultimate Outdoor Adventures Ltd, 66The Union Club of British Columbia, 96University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 96University Golf Club, 67University of British Columbia

– Okanagan Campus, 105University of Northern BC

Conference Services, 127Urban Spaces Design Co, 64The Turn Restaurant, 127

VV Lounge at Earls Yaletown, 72Vagabond Lodge, 114Van Dop Gallery, 73Van Isle Marina, 95Vancouver Aquarium, 63, 71, 72, 73Vancouver Art Gallery, 63, 71, 72Vancouver Civic Theatres, 72Vancouver Convention Centre, 72Vancouver Golf Club, 67Vancouver International Film Centre, 72Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 93Vancouver Maritime Museum, 73Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, 69Vancouver Nature Adventures Inc, 71Vancouver Rowing Club, 63, 72Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd, 63Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Tourism Region, 62Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism, 72Venue West Conference Services Ltd, 64Vernon Recreation Complex, 107Vero Consulting, 64Victoria Conference Centre, 96Victoria Curling Club, 96Victoria Golf Club, 96Victoria Regent Hotel, 96Villa Marco Polo Inn, 96Village Green Hotel, 107Vision Design & Photography:

Event Specialists, 70VIVID Lighting Solutions, 69Vivio Flower Gallery, 67Vtix Solutions Corp, 63

WWall Translation Services, 71Watermark Beach Resort, 106Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, 69Wells Community Hall, 119Wells Gray Guest Ranch, 105Wesbild Centre, 107West Coast Reproduction Centres Ltd, 70West Coast Suites at UBC, 69West Coast Wilderness Lodge Resort, 74West Restaurant + Bar, 70West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 62Westbank Museum, 107The Westin Bayshore Vancouver, 69The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, 96Westin Grand Vancouver, 69The Westin Resort & Spa, 74Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, 69Westminster Club, 63, 72Westwind Tugboat Adventures, 73Whistler Chamber of Commerce, 74Whistler Conference Centre, 74, 75Whistler Cooks! Catering Company, 74Whistler Dream Accommodations, 74Whistler Golf Club, 74Whistler Museum & Archives, 74Whistler Sport Legacies, 74Whistler Tasting Tours, 74Whitewater Communications, 65Wickaninnish Inn, 95WildPlay Element Parks, Maple Ridge , 71WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo, 93WildPlay Element Parks, Victoria, 96WindWord Communications, 70WIT Marketing Media & Events, 69Woodland Caribou Resort, 119Workplace Centre for Spiritual and Ethical

Development, 73Wylie-Crump Limited, 65

XZXcite Plus (Event & Marketing) Inc, 62Ziptrek Ecotours, 74

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