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RICH in diversity, Ontario is Canada’s international gateway.

Energetic cities. Action-packed resorts. Wilderness retreats. Charming inns.

Ontario has all the destination elements you need to draw attendance and make

your next meeting, convention or corporate retreat an extraordinary success.

Make memories last beyond the last session in Ontario’s four-season

playground. Wine-country tours. Shopping. Dining. Golf. Spas. Casinos.

Entertainment. Invigorating outdoor activities.

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Ignite the glow of an international spotlight when you convene in one of

Ontario’s globally recognized centres – ready to host the world. Bold,

bright, breathtaking: the urban energy of Toronto, the smart civility of

Ottawa, our nation’s capital, and the natural wonder of Niagara Falls.

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Charge-up your next event in

Toronto, a destination that deliv-

ers a world’s worth of culture,

entertainment and attractions.

Even as Canada’s largest city –

and fifth largest urban area in

North America – Toronto defies

big-city scale. An intimate grid of

lively downtown neighbourhoods

will encourage convention partic-

ipants to walk right in and look

forward to a new experience at

every turn.

The world has made itself at

home here, in one of the most

multicultural places on the

planet: you can find six China-

towns, the largest Italian

population of any city outside

Italy and the largest annual

Caribbean festival in North

America, to name a few

examples. On a typical streetcar

ride across town, you might hear

any number of 100 languages

popularly spoken, from Farsi to

Portuguese to Vietnamese.

Orient yourself by the silver

spire of the CN Tower to the

south, which anchors the theatre

and entertainment district and is

the skyline’s most striking visual

reference. Zoom up to the top

with your group to host an exclu-

sive private gala in the revolving

360 Restaurant. The view from

this spire, more than 1,000 feet

up, offers a visual geography

lesson of the city’s waterfront

footing on Lake Ontario. Across

the harbour, the car-free Toronto

Islands are a quick ferry ride

away – a haven of cottage

communities, parklands, wildlife,

paddling waterways and yacht

clubs.

If you like choice when

making site selections, Toronto

gives you the widest array of

meeting facilities available in

Canada, from major convention

centres to intimate, resort-like

meeting retreats.

With their sheer capacity to

WHERE THE WORLD MEETS

Urban ENERGY

TORONTO

GREAT EXPERIENCES IN TORONTO

• Charter a yacht or a traditional schooner on Lake Ontario.• Uncork a bottle in the world’s highest wine cellar, in the CN Tower.• Ride the original “red rocket” on an authentic, 1930s streetcar.• Host a casual picnic barbecue on the car-free Toronto Islands.• Recharge in a luxurious downtown day spa.

“Toronto has always been a top contender for our events. The city’s rich cultural diversity, attractivelocation, great convention and hotel facilities, and exciting nightlife are key reasons. Toronto was a greathost city for our Worldwide Partner Conference in July, 2004. From the welcome attendees received atimmigration to the warm hospitality at city hotels and venues, we have received a number of commentsabout the positive experiences people had.”

J EFF S INGSAASGENERAL MANAGER OF EVENTS

MICROSOFT CORPORATION

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To add a spark of excitement

to any meeting, take advantage

of the city’s treasure of off-site

function spaces, from the classic

elegance of the “castle” on the

hill at Casa Loma to the sporty

new Olympic Spirit entertain-

ment complex next to busy

Dundas Square.

Another hot new addition to

the scene is the artsy Distillery

Historic District, a Victorian-era

complex that was once the largest

distillery in the British Empire.

Newly restored and transformed

into a retail, entertainment and

arts centre, it preserves the indus-

trial ambiance of heritage

buildings more recently used as

film sets for movies like Chicago.

Host private parties in one of

more than 40 galleries and

venues woven around intimate

brick paths and courtyards,

including the Stone Distillery

and the Mill Street Brewery.

One of the city’s most elegant

gala spaces is The Carlu, a 1930s

architectural masterpiece on the

7th floor of a former flagship

department store on College

Street. Saved from the wrecking

ball, it has been restored to its

original magnificence, resplen-

dent with Art Moderne décor.

Your event’s guests will be trans-

ported back to this glamorous era

as they step into the Grand Foyer

reception hall that can accommo-

date up to 1,700 for cocktails or

700 for a sit-down banquet.

Toronto’s vibrant arts scene is

paying dividends to event

planners with a growing inven-

tory of unique halls and galleries

available for private functions.

Along with the construction of a

new 2,000-seat opera house,

major expansions and transfor-

mations are underway at the

Royal Ontario Museum and the

Art Gallery of Ontario.

Leave free time for delegates to

fill their shopping bags in a spree

at the Toronto Eaton Centre or

in the chic shops of Bloor-

Yorkville. Host an invitation-only

event in flagship retail stores such

as fashion icon Holt Renfrew or

Canadiana-inspired Roots. For

companions, arrange a trip to

nearby shopping centres includ-

ing Vaughan Mills, Toronto’s

newest shopping destination,

located in York Region.

Wind down a day of meetings

by shedding suit jackets for the

evening and point event partici-

pants toward dining districts on

trendy King Street West, in

College Street’s Little Italy or on

The Danforth, for flavours

inspired by the city’s diversity.

Like the most successful chefs

among the city’s 7,000 restau-

rants, Toronto aims to deliver

a delicious experience – and

leave your group with a taste

to come back.

suit groups from 40 to 40,000 at

a time, landmark meeting spaces

include the Metro Toronto

Convention Centre, with

460,000 square feet of exhibit

space and over 60 meeting

rooms, and the National Trade

Centre at Exhibition Place,

which spans more than one

million square feet. Also on the

Exhibition grounds is Ricoh

Coliseum, Toronto’s newest

sports and entertainment centre.

Built to accommodate equestrian

events at the Royal Agricultural

Winter Fair, this amazing space

morphs into a 10,000-seat arena,

a 4,300-capacity stage-show

venue, and even becomes the

world’s largest indoor lake, filled

with one million gallons of water

for the Toronto International

Boat Show.

Signature gathering spaces also

include the Air Canada Centre,

home to the NBA Raptors and

the NHL Maple Leafs. Treat your

group to VIP seats in private

gondola suites during games or

concerts. Or take centre ice and

book the rink for your group to

enjoy an exclusive “Hockey

Night in Canada” skating party.

Rent the sports field at Rogers

Centre to host a private carnival

for 5,000 under the retractable

roof.

Near Pearson International

Airport, in the City of Missis-

sauga, you’ll find the Toronto

Congress Centre and the Interna-

tional Centre, two large-scale,

multi-purpose meeting and

exhibition centres. Mississauga

is Canada’s sixth largest city,

boasting dozens of its own local

convention hotels and luxurious

meeting retreats. Nearby Oakville

and Burlington also offer a

premier selection of venues.

North of Toronto, in York

Region, Markham blends the

charms of country life with a

major hub for business, as home

to many corporate head-office

campuses. Plan a companion

program to lunch and shop along

the pretty main streets of

Unionville or Markham Village,

or hold your conference golf

tournament at the award-

winning Angus Glen Golf Club.

Golf-gripped Torontonians are

blessed with more than 130 golf

courses within 30 minutes of

downtown.

Wherever you convene,

Toronto’s 35,000 centrally

located hotel rooms offer

delegates a tantalizing choice of

accommodations to suit every

taste and budget. More than 120

hotels range from international

brands to exclusive boutique

properties to elegant hotels

rooted in Toronto’s stately British

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OTTAWA

GREAT EXPERIENCES AROUND OTTAWA• Meet in motion, aboard a vintage steam-engine train.• Tour pretty Merrickville village, an antique-shopper’s delight.• Visit the historic underground Diefenbunker cold war shelter museum.• Outfit your group for a skate along the world’s longest rink, the Rideau Canal.• Time meetings around the Tulip Festival in May, or Winterlude in February.• Go white water rafting on the Ottawa River.

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“Ottawa is always attractive for conference delegates. The facilities are excellent with a wide range ofhotel types and sizes. There are a lot of after-hours things to do and see.”

RON DEWARPRES IDENT

MEETING MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC .

Considered one of the world’s

most beautiful capital cities,

Ottawa boasts a hospitality

industry well-accustomed to

hosting international delegations

and diplomats – it’s home to some

1,000 associations and more than

100 embassies and trade missions.

But in addition to a flair for

occasion and ceremony, Ottawa is

as much appreciated by meeting

planners for its intimate scale,

riverside surroundings and

reputation as a green and active

city. It makes up part of Canada’s

Capital Region which has become

home to a colourful mosaic of

dynamic cultures from around

the world.

Meeting delegates can step out

of the 5,000-person capacity

Ottawa Congress Centre and spill

out into the streets around

ByWard Market, Canada’s oldest

farmers’ market, where dozens of

restaurants and clubs contribute

to a lively nightlife. With more

than 5,000 hotel rooms located

right in the city’s core, it’s easy to

let meeting participants loose for

an informal dine-around evening

and a chance to explore the sights

and shops by foot. Among the

dozens of museums and cultural

centres available for private events,

signature venues include the

function space at the National

Arts Centre, overlooking the

Rideau Canal and Parliament

Hill, and the granite- and glass-

domed Great Hall in the National

Gallery of Canada.

Host a dazzling gala dinner,

made by innovative chefs who

routinely create menus for visiting

royalty and heads of state. Witness

the Changing the Guard

ceremony on the lawns of Parlia-

ment Hill, a memorable tie to

British traditions, or meet a

scarlet-clad Mountie on the job.

Arrange a private visit to tour the

gothic-style Parliament Buildings

or host an exclusive reception

inside, when government isn’t in

session.

Get outdoors and explore the

open lands and forests in the

city’s greenbelt.

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Draw on the Niagara region’s

diverse attractions to set the

rhythm of your event, from the

fast-paced entertainment of the

new billion-dollar Niagara

Fallsview Casino Resort and

Niagara Falls nightlife, to the

soothing sounds of a luxurious

spa or golf retreat in the heart of

wine country.

Right above the mist of the

thundering Falls, new and

sophisticated hotels have risen to

match the grandeur of a true

world wonder. Here, you’ll find

luxurious amenities, gracious

service and a view like no other

on earth. In full view of the Falls,

world-class meeting hotels in a

range of styles can easily

accommodate groups of 10 to

3,000 to convene year-round

within walking distance of

spectacular venues and bright-

light attractions of Clifton Hill.

Nearby, the historic town of

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a study in

charm and relaxation, with abun -

dant English gardens, Victorian-

era architecture, and elegant

landmark hotels and resorts

beyond compare.

Indulge in the bounty of one of

North America’s best grape-

growing regions to plan the most

memorable meals and receptions.

Local ingredients inspire a unique

wine country cuisine that plays on

delectable, homegrown flavours

prepared with a global spin.

Feast the eyes and the palate by

hosting a gala dinner within view

of the illuminated Falls at night.

Transport guests to dine outdoors

in the vineyard of one of more

than 60 wineries and enjoy an

exclusive winemaker’s tour of

vintage cellars.

Invigorate your group

outdoors with great team-build-

ing adventures, from conquering

the cliffs of the Niagara gorge,

hiking the Bruce Trail or rising

above it all to get a close-up view

of the Falls by helicopter. Golf on

your choice of some 40 challeng-

ing courses, including the new

John Daly-designed Thundering

Waters Golf Club, a mere 1,500

yards from the Falls.

NIAGARA FALLS

GREAT WAYS TO EXPERIENCE NIAGARA FALLS

• Step around a wall of water at Journey Behind the Falls.• Mix personalities and ingredients at a wine country cooking school.• Hire an Olympic cyclist to guide your team through the scenic countryside.• Race jetboats through the powerful Niagara River rapids.• Take part in the mid-winter grape harvest to make Icewine.

“We like hosting corporate events in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake because of the convenience ofgetting there and because there are so many things to do outside the meetings – from golf to shoppingto anything outdoors. Everything doesn’t just happen in the meeting room; social and team-buildingtime can be just as important. [The meeting venues] know us and what we need and are always veryreactive and proactive.”

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Here’s where your group gets the keys to the city or the run of the resort

when you want an intimate meeting centre to call your own. Exclusive,

adventurous, exhilarating: Ontario’s charming urban centres, spirited

northern cities, and four-season, hideaway resorts and inns.

Experience “urban” with an

intimate edge. Ontario’s smaller

city centres are perfect venues to

host meetings with hometown

appeal. These thriving cities will

hand you the keys and treat your

people as the most welcome

guests in town.

WINDSOR

Windsor is Canada’s southern-

most city, five minutes by bridge

or tunnel from Detroit. Enjoy

the view of the Motor City’s

skyscrapers from Windsor’s

green and peaceful riverfront

vantage point.

Over 1,400 hotel guest rooms,

including 500 connected to the

Cleary International Centre,

make Windsor an ideal site for

groups of up to 500. Conven-

tions of up to 1,200 can use

multiple hotels and essentially

call downtown their own. Your

participants will enjoy their

camaraderie between events as

they cross paths on friendly city

streets.

Treat guests to a gala event at

the sparkling new Art Gallery of

Windsor, one of the many venues

that take advantage of the

riverside view. Enjoy blockbuster

entertainment and VIP facilities

at Casino Windsor. Experience

the origins of a Canadian classic

with a private group tour and

whiskey nosing event in the

Canadian Club Distillery,

founded here by Hiram Walker

in 1858.

Plan a countryside excursion

to a winery along the Lake Erie

North Shore wine route, where

award-winning vintages are

produced at the same geographic

latitude as that of Northern

California. Celebrate the seasons

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REGIONAL CITIES

GREAT EXPERIENCES AROUND REGIONAL CITIES• Host a traditional tea at Hamilton’s gracious Dundurn Castle estate.• From Windsor, tour the wineries of the Lake Erie North Shore and Pelee Island.• Visit the brewery birthplace of Canada’s Labatt beer in London. • Plan a sunset cocktail cruise through the waterways of the 1000 Islands.

ADVANTAGE“I’ve hosted three conferences in London [for various associations]. The city is easy to access and there areno lack of activities and state-of-the-art facilities – as much variety as anywhere else you could go. For agroup of 500 or so, the biggest benefit is that you really are the main event. Not only did we have controlof the convention centre and the full attention of its staff, but by using the two adjacent hotels to hostthe majority of our delegates, we didn’t have to be spread out all over the city. There were fewer costsand great access for everyone. ”

KEN COUSINEAU EXECUTIVE D I RECTOR

CANADIAN GOLF SUPER INTENDENTS ASSOC IATION

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accommodations, several local

proprietors have specialized to

cater to small meetings and

executive retreats. There’s also

meeting space on the campus of

Queen’s University, including an

80-guestroom centre accredited

by the International Association

of Conference Centers.

Host a welcome reception in

the magnificent City Hall,

a 160-year-old, neo-classical

architectural gem. Spend an

evening in the 1860s at Fort

Henry, where soldier servants will

greet your guests in the Officers’

Mess to enjoy the dining tradi-

tions of the British military. Hold

the ultimate break-out sessions

afloat around the 1000 Islands

on a flotilla of houseboats

chartered for your group.

LONDON

Look at a map of Ontario and

it looks like all roads lead to

London, located at the crossroads

of rail and highway links

connecting Michigan, Toronto

and the Niagara Peninsula.

But, even with its place as one of

Ontario’s major hub cities, London

earns the nickname “The Forest

City,” thanks to a striking

abundance of greenery around

stately Victorian archi tecture and

a contemporary city core.

Home to the University of

Western Ontario and the presti-

gious Richard Ivey School of

Business, the city of London is

also a major centre for health

sciences and financial services,

making it a popular spot for

medical and professional

meetings. Event facilities can

comfortably host a multi-day

conference of 2,000 or more.

These include the London

Convention Centre and the new

10,000-seat John Labatt Centre

entertainment complex, where

hot-ticket concerts and events

enliven the downtown nightlife.

Just over 2,900 hotel rooms

include accommodations at four

major downtown properties

either connected to, or within a

five-minute walk from the

convention centre.

Meet at one of several estate

retreats minutes from the city

core, such as the Georgian manor

of the Spencer Conference

Centre, certified by the Interna-

tional Association of Conference

Centers and set on 30 acres of

landscaped parkland. Plan a

tournament at one of more than

20 golf courses, such as the

popular Forest City National

Golf Club and the new FireRock

course. Plan a backstage visit to

the nearby Stratford Festival,

North America’s largest classical

repertory theatre.

and borrow a culinary theme

from the region’s lively annual

harvest festivals such as the

Tomato Festival in Leamington.

Witness a spectacular parade or

take in first-class entertainment.

HAMILTON

Discover Hamilton at the heart

of Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe,

mid-way between Niagara Falls

and Toronto. Panoramic views of

the city’s downtown, as well as

Lake Ontario, can be seen

from the lush parks atop the

Niagara Escarpment. The west

harbourfront and wetlands now

thrive as parkland and a nature

sanctuary. A 900-mile trail

system entices people to walk,

hike, cycle, ride horseback or

cross-country ski through forest

canopies, around dozens of

waterfalls and into the renowned

Bruce Trail – designated as a

United Nations World Biosphere

Reserve.

Downtown, two major hotels

and three dedicated facilities

cater to conventions, trade shows

and sport events. The Hamilton

Convention Centre, The Ronald

V. Joyce Centre for the Perform-

ing Arts at Hamilton Place and

the 17,000-seat Copps Coliseum

have all been host to regional and

international events.

Beyond the meeting room,

a wide number of attractions

includes the spectacular expan-

sion of the Art Gallery of

Hamilton, clad in gold steel in

reference to the industry that

built the city’s wealth.

During free time, enjoy the

lively street life of the Hess

Village restaurant district or

around the artsy shops of Locke

Street. Surprise delegates with an

open-air meeting at the Royal

Botanical Gardens. Treat top

dogs to a reception at the

Canadian Warplane Heritage

Museum where they can experi-

ence the thrill of an open cockpit

ride in a 1940s biplane.

KINGSTON

Conference participants will feel

right at home in resort-like

Kingston, a historic waterfront

city on Lake Ontario. It’s often

chosen by regional meeting

planners as a convenient mid-way

point between Montreal, Ottawa

and Toronto.

With four hotels in the heart

of this attractive, small-scaled

city, groups of up to 600 can

comfortably gather in one place

for a meeting, and take time out

to walk to local attractions, from

the unique shops of Princess

Street to a traditional outdoor

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“Travel here has a certain serenity to it: more of a voyage, rather than just another trip away from home.For event organizers, you get a small town feeling, but with all the amenities you want. You can concen-trate on the business at hand in the city, then step away to a whole different kind of experience – a different perspective.”

BRUNO D’ANGELO OWNER , AD-VENTURE GROUP

MARKETING AND ADVERTIS ING AGENCY

Energize your team’s spirit of

adventure in Ontario’s north.

Gather in and around cities that

grew from the outposts of

Canada’s first explorers.

From the near north, around

Algonquin Provincial Park, and

up along the north shores of

Lake Huron and Lake Superior,

this is land reserved for groups

who crave to clear old thoughts

and start fresh with new discov-

ery. Look out your meeting room

at landscapes that inspired the art

of Canada’s Group of Seven. Take

a coffee break in a pine-scented

forest clearing. Hear the wisdom

of an Aboriginal guide whose

culture is closer to the land than

any other.

You’ll find meeting places that

range from fully equipped

business hotels to secluded

wilderness retreats.

As a gateway city to the north,

near Algonquin Park, North Bay

enjoys a spectacular setting on

Lake Nipissing. Rent ice fishing

bungalows in winter to create

your own sportsman’s retreat. Or

saddle-up in spring for a group

horseback riding lesson on

pristine trails.

Travel to the world’s richest

copper- and nickel-mining centre

of Sudbury, northern Ontario’s

largest metropolitan area, on

picturesque Ramsey Lake. Go

“under” to tour mining tunnels

or host a gala reception deep

inside a rock cavern.

On the north shore of the

Saint Mary’s River, at the heart of

the Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie

has the amenities of city hotels or

private, spa-like retreats. Host a

reception at the Canadian

Bushplane Heritage Centre,

where guests can try a flight

simulator.

In Thunder Bay, stage a

voyageurs’ feast at Fort William

Historical Park, a recreated fur

trading post that recalls the

meetings of Scottish fur traders,

French Canadian voyageurs and

Ojibway. Meet in Sleeping Giant

Provincial Park, where delegates

can step out of the conference

centre and into a canoe.


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town and country

Match your meeting to a refresh-

ing setting guaranteed to draw

participants together: a private

lakeside retreat; quaint country

inn; rustic lodge; vibrant golf and

ski centre; luxurious spa; or

tranquil oasis right at the fringe

of the city.

Ontario’s resorts include inter-

nationally accredited conference

centres with facilities for 1,000 or

more, intimate century-old

country inns and activity-packed

venues tailored to golfers, skiers,

nature lovers and meetings of all

sizes. Even here, in the wilderness

of nature’s head office, you’ll find

all the up-to-date services and

amenities to make meetings run

smoothly and inspire fresh

thoughts.

Along the way to your

destination, Ontario’s true

natural beauty reveals itself

within an easy drive of major

centres and border cities. Travel

past the vineyards and orchard

blossoms of Niagara. Take a route

that winds around the rugged

rock and pines of the Canadian

Shield. Steer toward beaches and

busy ports of call on the Great

Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Head into four-season action

around the bustling Blue

Mountain Village, Ontario’s

fastest-growing resort destination,

or at classic lakeside conference

resorts in picturesque Muskoka.

Journey along rolling farmland,

white pine forests and majestic

stands of sugar maples in the

Kawartha Lakes region.

Take time and plan team-

building activities to stir the soul.

Map stars and galaxies seen

through a professional observa-

tory. Call to a wolf pack in a pine

forest and hear their howls in

response. Savour fine cuisine

made with ingredients harvested

right outside the kitchen door.

Take a moonlit river cruise.

Explore the shops and attractions

in Ontario’s historic towns and

villages where your group will

feel right at home.

Preview a sampling of meeting

venues online using these

planning resources:

Resorts Ontario

www.meetingsontario.com and

Ontario’s Finest Inns

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RESORTS AND INNS

GREAT THINGS TO DO AT ONTARIO’S RESORTS AND INNS • Trek across treetops 65 feet above the forest floor in a canopy tour.• Outfit your team for a classic ice hockey match on a frozen lake.• Indulge in a relaxing hot stone massage or signature spa treatment.• Challenge your group on lush fairways designed by renowned course architects.• Enjoy a trail ride on horseback, by snowmobile or by hay wagon. • Wind down the day around a crackling bonfire by the lake.

“It’s all about the atmosphere: I wish more people would experience Ontario’s resorts – and the chance toget out and stretch your wings after a meeting. We’ve hosted corporate events in the past where team-building activities were a big part of the program. And every place we go, there’s something to do,from golf to ropes courses. Meetings today can be stressful; a resort setting can be a real morale-booster.”

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Create excitement at either end of your event and draw attendance with

the lure of pre- and post-conference travel for participants to indulge in

Ontario’s leisurely side. Golf, spas, shopping, local cuisine, arts and

culture, wilderness adventure, boating, fishing and more: your delegates

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PRE AND POST ACTIVITIES

• Relax and re-energize by

restoring body and soul at a

luxurious spa destination.

• Borrow a ready-made theme

and time meetings to take

advantage of Ontario’s

non-stop schedule of some

3,000 major events and

fun-filled local festivals.

• Satisfy a taste for outdoor

adventure through some of

the most awesome wilderness

experiences in North America.

Ontario has 104 provincial

parks, six national parks and

hundreds of conservation areas

– many located right inside

and around our major cities.

• Even the most novice adven-

turers can hike or cycle, climb

rocky cliffs, ride a horse or

drive an all-terrain vehicle

through rugged landscapes.

For the more fearless, raft

down raging rivers or dive

to shipwrecks.

• Warm to the spirit of winter

on snowmobile trails, ski

slopes, dog-sledding expedi-

tions and natural ice rinks.

• Get out on the water. Ontario

is a prime terrain for fishing,

kayaking, sailing and cruising,

thanks to 400,000 lakes, rivers

and streams. You’ll find

more canoe routes here than

anywhere else in the world,

through pristine wilderness

and historic waterways.

• Discover the prestige of a

bygone colonial era with a tour

of beautifully maintained

historic towns and heritage

family estates. Experience a

living history lesson at the

fortresses, battlegrounds and

pioneer communities of this

province’s storied past.

Send delegates on a preview tour

of more great things to see and

do in Ontario by visiting

www.ontariotravel.net

Urban. Adventurous. Relaxing.

Inspiring. Whatever thrills the

members of your audience, it’s

right here for the taking when

they can choose to stay and play

in Ontario.

A bike tour through the

luscious emerald rows of a

vineyard. The stylish pursuit of a

perfect-fit designer find. A peace-

ful canoe trip on a lake fringed by

wild rice. A show-stopping

performance that brings the

crowd to its feet.

Most meeting delegates enjoy

every opportunity to combine

work with fun. Ontario’s tourism

industry partners will help you

provide them with information on

all the attractions, activities,

sightseeing tours, dining out and

events that will lure people to

attend your “can’t miss” gathering.

Keep travel companions busy

and entertained with easy-to-plan

activities and programs that will

leave lasting memories. Add value

and anticipation to your main

event by scheduling free time or

by planning customized pre- and

post-conference tours for your

delegates:

• Exciting, energetic cities entice

with great attractions, enter-

tainment, dining and

shopping. From headlining

theatre and concert perfor-

mances to the halls of

innovative galleries and

museums, Ontario fulfills every

passion for the arts.

• Dive into the action of a pro

sports match, glittering casino,

thoroughbred racetrack or Indy

car event.

• Shop for unique gift items,

home décor, designer fashion

or locally made crafts, in impec -

cable retail centres, off-beat retail

districts and country markets.

• Enlighten taste buds under the

guidance of one of Ontario’s

top chefs at a fine cooking

school. Explore the flavours

of wine country in any one of

the province’s four distinctive

wine-growing regions, where

creative kitchens and cellars

are open year-round.

• Challenge participants to a

round of golf on one of

Ontario’s 650 golf courses,

including some of the world’s

most scenic rounds on the

Muskoka Golf Trail and at the

brink of Niagara Falls.

PRE AND POST ACTIVITIES

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VISITORS TO CANADA

Visitors to Canada must clear Canada Customs border security upon entry. American visitors will beasked to verify their citizenship with a valid passport. For specific information on travel documentsrequired to visit Canada from countries other than the U.S., please refer to www.cbsa.gc.ca andwww.cic.gc.ca

INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE

If your organization is based outside of Canada and your event will be attended by internationalparticipants, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers a single-service window for planners.As the focal point for border coordination services on behalf of the Canadian government, CBSAcan provide you with support and guidance as you plan your entry into Canada for your sportingcompetition, political summit, global congregation, convention, meeting, trade show or exhibition.Information including details of the International Events & Convention Services Program (IECSP)can be found online at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/ie-ei/menu-eng.html

TAXES & REBATES

Ontario has a 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) that is applied to most purchases of goods andservices. The HST replaces the previous PST (Provincial Sales Tax) and GST (Goods and Service Tax).

For more details consult Canada Revenue Agency's website at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/visitors

TAX REBATES FOR PLANNERS

Non-resident visitors to Canada may qualify for the new Foreign Convention and Tour IncentiveProgram (FCTIP). Non HST-registered businesses coming to Canada for a convention and/or as anexhibitor may qualify for a rebate as well. For more information consult Canada Revenue Agency’swebsite at www.cra-arc.gc.ca/visitors

CURRENCY

The Canadian dollar enjoys a favourable exchange rate to the U.S. dollar, which is widely accepted instores, restaurants and hotels in major centres. Currency exchange is advisable to obtain the best rate,and is readily available at airports and banks. You’ll also find a convenient network of cashmachines/ATMs. For current exchange rates, access the online currency converter atwww.ontariotravel.net

FOUR-SEASON CLIMATE

Ontario’s southernmost point lies at the same latitude as Northern California and Rome, while ournorth is parallel to southern Sweden – this means temperatures can vary widely depending on whenand where you travel. Most typically, Ontario’s weather is like that of the northern U.S. Find currentand seasonal weather information online at www.ontariotravel.net

OUR POPULATION

With more than 12 million residents, Ontario is Canada’s economic centre and home to nearly 40% ofthe nation’s population. The cultural life and spirit of the province is enriched with a diverse mix ofethnic and linguistic groups. Our capital, Toronto, is Canada’s largest and most multicultural city.

Visit www.ontariotravel.net for more information on travelto Ontario

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GETTING HERE

Located at the heart of North America, around the edge of the Great Lakes, Ontario is the business and travel hub of Canada, easily accessible by air, road or rail.

AIR: Toronto and Ottawa are Ontario’s primary air travel gate ways,serviced by major international carriers. Direct flights from majorcentres in Canada and the U.S. also provide frequent service toLondon, Hamilton, Windsor, Sudbury and Thunder Bay and there areseveral regional airports throughout Ontario serviced by domestic andcommuter airlines.

ROAD: Ontario is conveniently accessible with 14 border entrylocations into Canada. Approximately 40% of North America’s popula-tion is within a day’s drive of southern Ontario and our extensivenetwork of well maintained roads and highways make getting to yourdestination easier and safer.

RAIL: VIA Rail Canada provides frequent passenger service inToronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Niagara Falls, southwestern Ontario andnorthern Ontario. VIA Rail’s Priva Meetings & Custom Car Servicesprogram provides planners with an opportunity to charter exclusive useof train cars for meetings and group travel. The Ontario NorthlandRail Service leaves Toronto to serve our northern destinations, includingthe Polar Bear Express to the edge of the Arctic. AMTRAK providesservice to Niagara Falls, Hamilton and Toronto from many U.S. citiesand regions.

FLIGHT TIMESToronto Ottawa

Atlanta 2 hrs 20 min 2 hrs 30 minBoston 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 20 minChicago 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 50 minDallas 3 hrs 25 min 5 hrs 30 min* Denver 3 hrs 5 hrs 15 min*Detroit 40 min 1 hr 35 minLos Angeles 5 hrs 20 min 7 hrs 35 min*Miami 3 hrs 5 hrs*Minneapolis 2 hrs 10 min 5 hrs*New York 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 25 minPhiladelphia 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 30 minSan Francisco 5 hrs 20 min 7 hrs 30 min *Seattle 5 hrs 7 hrs *Washington, DC 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 30 min

Calgary 4 hrs 4 hrs 15 minVancouver 5 hrs 10 min 5 hrs 30 minHalifax 2 hrs 1 hr 50 min

London, UK 7 hrs 7 hrs 35 minFrankfurt 7 hrs 15 min 10 hrs*Paris 7 hrs 25 min 10 hrs 30 min** indicates connecting flight

Hamilton

Windsor

Thunder Bay

Sudbury

Timmins

Sault Ste. MarieNorth Bay

Kingston

London

Flight times listed are approximate and are to be used only as a guide when travelling toOntario. Flight times shown are for direct, non-stop flights, except where indicated.

SOME ACTIVITI ES NOT TO BE MISSED

• The CN Tower features four lookout levels – including one with a glassfloor.

• Tour distinctive neighbourhoods: The Historic Distillery District, LittleItaly, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Little India or celebrity-spottingBloor-Yorkville.

• Discover world-renowned festivals, events and spaces that celebrate thearts, theatre and the city’s heritage. A unique creative spirit thrives in cosmopolitan Toronto.

• Choose from over 7,000 restaurants reflecting world tastes, recipes andingredients – all with a distinctive Toronto flair.

• Shop Toronto: Our region is filled with shopping centres, outlet malls,boutiques and unique marketplaces geared to a wide range of interests,cultures and budgets.

Meeting/ LargestNumber Number Exhibit Largest Roomof Guest of Meeting Space Room (banquetRooms Rooms (sq. ft.) (theatre style) style)

Metro Toronto – 64 2,000,000 5,000 4,000+Convention Centre

National Trade Centre – 24 1,000,000 3,000 3,500+

Toronto Congress Centre – 28 500,000 1,100 800

International Centre – 22 500,000 1,100 800

M E E T I N G FA C I L I T I E S , AT A G L A N C E

Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Canadian Broadcasting Centre• Casa Loma• Design Exchange• Polson Pier• Hockey Hall of Fame• Ontario Science Centre• Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex• Mariposa Cruise Line Ltd.• Royal Ontario Museum

EXPERIENCE TORONTO

Here are a few of the many meetings andconferences we’ve hosted

• Intl. Association for Jazz Education(7,000 Delegates – 2008)

• American Thoracic Society (16,000 Delegates – 2008)

• Cultural Association of Bengal (5,500 Delegates – 2008)

• North American Spine Society

(7,000 Delegates – 2008)

• Canadian Cardiovascular Society (3,000 Delegates – 2008)

Visit our website atwww.torontotourism.com/meetingplanners orcall toll-free 1-800-363-1990to find out more about holding a successful,seamless event in our remarkable city.

GETTING HERE

AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: Over 1,000 daily flights arrive and departfrom Lester B. Pearson International Airport, located 27 km (16 miles)from downtown.

RAIL: VIA Rail and AMTRAK bring visitors into Toronto’s UnionStation.

ROAD: Toronto is served by highways 401, 427, 2, 11 and theQueen Elizabeth Way.

WWW.TORONTOTOURISM .COM/MEETINGPLANNERS

There are 38,941 hotel rooms in the greater Toronto region with over 20,000concentrated in the downtown area.

Toronto is a city of rare openness, energy and style, showcasing world-class

dining, shopping, entertainment, culture and more. It’s also one of Canada’s

most popular meeting destinations and a favourite among planners and delegates

alike. While all destinations promise meeting planners the star treatment,

Toronto truly delivers it. Tourism Toronto, our city’s award-winning CVB,

makes your job easier by working with you to ensure that your event runs

successfully, seamlessly. And our superb accommodations and facilities provide

the kind of personalized service and culinary masterpieces usually reserved for

VIPs. Toronto’s cultural diversity is celebrated through restaurants, neighbour-

hoods, boutiques and festivals that visitors can enjoy. And as every meeting has

its own agenda, our facilities offer the utmost in variety and adaptability – from

historic sites to unique settings – all with responsive, dedicated services. And

downtime spent at our record-setting attractions and world-renowned exhibits

ensures that your Toronto meeting is memorable and remarkable.

With an established track record of hosting outstanding meet-

ings and conventions that have delivered success to hosts and

delegates alike, we’re confident Toronto will exceed your

expectations.

TOURISM TORONTO

207 Queens Quay West, Suite 405

Toronto, ON M5J 1A7

Phone: (416) 203-2600

Toll-Free: 1-800-363-1990

Email: [email protected]

www.torontotourism.com/meetingplanners

Toronto

“There’s a real community feel. That is a real benefit for planners working with the bureau,because everyone’s working toward the same goal.”

WA N DA J O H N S O NS E N I O R D I R E C TO R O F M E E T I N G S & E D U C AT I O N

T H E E N D O C R I N E S O C I E T Y

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Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Hershey Centre Sports & Entertainment

Complex• The Living Arts Centre• Playdium • Stage West Theatre• Art Gallery of Mississauga and Museums

of Mississauga• Cawthra Estate• Lakeview Golf Club• Waterside Inn• Glenerin Inn

EXPERIENCE MISSISSAUGA


• Skate Canada – BMO Skate CanadaEastern/Western Challenge (2,000 Delegates – 2008)

• Willow Creek Association of Canada –Mega Event (3,000 Delegates – 2008)

• Ontario Ministry of Education – Literacy Forum (1,000 Delegates – 2008)

• Dixie Soccer Club – Umbro Top RatedShowcase (1,350 Delegates – 2008)

• Society of Manufacturing Engineers –Advanced Manufacturing Expo (2,000 Delegates – 2008)

Visit our website at www.visitmississauga.com orcall Robert Kawamoto, Director of Sales,Greater Toronto Regions Toll-Free: 1-866-327-4093Email: [email protected] can offer a variety of meeting planner

services to help make your job easier.

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• Square One, Ontario’s largest shopping complex, with more than 360 stores

• Stage West Theatre and the Living Arts Centre featuring the best indrama, dance, music, variety, and comedy

• The heart-stopping thrills of live horse racing and state-of-the-art gamingat Woodbine Entertainment

• Year-round events including the Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festivaland the Streetsville Bread & Honey Festival

• All things Asian at the Mississauga Chinese Centre and Golden SquareCentre; shopping, dining and cultural events

• Bradley Museum and Benares Historic House, recreate life in the 19th and 20th centuries

• The Credit River and Lake Ontario, boasting huge runs of Steelhead,Chinook, Coho, Pink and Atlantic salmon


International Centre – 22 500,000 1,100 800

Toronto Congress Centre – 33 1,000,000 5,000 4,500

Mississauga Convention Centre – 7 35,200 2,400 2,280

Hilton Toronto Airport 413 26 25,900 960 680

Delta Meadowvale Resort 374 40 40,000 900 875& Conference Centre

H OT E L A N D M E E T I N G FA C I L I T I E S , AT A G L A N C E

GETTING HERE

AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: Lester B. Pearson International Airport is located in Mississauga, minutes from the city centre and hosts 65 carriers serving 110 destinations worldwide.

ROAD: Easy access to seven major highways, 35 minutes fromdowntown Toronto and 90 minutes from the U.S. border.Public transportation, taxi, limo, charter coach service all available.

Mississauga and Airport Area Accommodations: more than 10,000 hotel rooms Mississauga Meeting Space: 320,000 square feet in hotels, 87,000 square feet inpurpose-built meeting and conference centres Mississauga Trade & Consumer Show Space: 911,000 square feet in purpose-builttrade & consumer show venues

A captivating, approachable city situated on the shores of Lake Ontario and

minutes from Toronto, Canada. So close yet wonderfully diverse, affordable,

and friendly. Welcome to a variety of meeting and conference experiences so invit-

ing, so comfortable you’ll wonder how you’ve missed discovering Mississauga.

From inviting streetscapes in Port Credit and Streetsville, the natural wonders

of the waterfront and historic Credit River, to the variety offered at a number

of performing arts venues, Mississauga has a breadth and depth of experience

that will match the interests of any meeting delegate. With an abundance of

meeting and accommodation options, you’ll be surprised how affordable a

Mississauga experience can be. Mississauga offers diverse entertainment, shop-

ping and dining options suitable for the most discerning clients. Our close

proximity to Pearson International Airport, major highways, and nearby

Toronto and Niagara Falls makes Mississauga a logical destination for

your next meeting or conference. With superior meeting and

hotel facilities, convenient location, and a team of

meeting specialists at the ready to exceed your expectations,

you’ll be convinced Mississauga just makes sense!

MISSISSAUGA TOURISM

Mississauga Toronto West Tourism

2560 Matheson Blvd. East, Suite 220

Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y9

Toll-Free: 1-866-327-4093


www.visitmississauga.com

Mississauga

“We achieved exactly what we set out to do at your great facility and were impressed with theoutstanding service offered. Mississauga has a lot of hidden gems waiting to be discovered!Easy access, ample complimentary parking, and excellent service were the factors in selectingyour facility.”

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Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Eaton Hall Inn & Conference Centre • Supreme Banquet & Conference Centre• Paradise Banquet & Convention Centre• Le Parc Conference & Banquet Centres• Bellagio Event Venue• Eagles Nest Golf Club• Premiere Ballroom & Convention Centre• Paramount Conference and Event Venue• Tuscany Fine Dining & Banquet Centre

EXPERIENCE YORK REGION


• Foster Parents Association (300 Delegates)

• Ontario Association for MathematicEducators (300 Delegates)

• Canadian Red Cross (300 Delegates)

• Brethren in Christ (600 Delegates)

• Ontario Public Buyers Association (350 Delegates)

Visit our website atwww.yorktourism.com/meetingor call toll-free 1-888-448-0000for more information and assistance in planningyour next program into York Region.

WWW.YORKTOURISM .COM/MEETING


• Discover – Sharon Temple, McMichael Canadian Art Collection, VarleyGallery, Red Barn Theatre, Markham Theatre, Richmond Hill Centre forthe Performing Arts

• Experience – Vaughan Mills, NASCAR SpeedPark, Lucky Strike Lanes,Dave & Busters, Reptilia, hike the Oak Ridges Moraine, Georgina IslandFirst Nation

• Play – Sibbald Point Provincial Park, Kortright Centre, the Wave Pool,70 world-class golf courses, Canada’s Wonderland

• Explore – Historic villages of Kleinburg, Markham and Unionville forwonderful dining and shopping

• Tour – Magnotta Winery Vaughan, King Brewery, Applewood FruitWinery and Willow Springs Winery


GETTING HERE

AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: Close to Toronto Pearson InternationalAirport and local Buttonville Airport.

ROAD: Easy access via the major highways of 400, 401, 404, 407,427, 27 & 7.

There are more than 5,000 hotel rooms within York Region.

Total LargestNumber Number Meeting Largest Roomof Guest of Meeting Space Room (banquetRooms Rooms (sq. ft.) (theatre style) style)

Briars Resort & Conference Centre 92 10 5,200 120 120

Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham 500 24 40,000 1,400 1,200Conference Centre and Spa

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites 299 10 14,000 400 300Toronto-Markham

Hilton Garden Inn 155 7 16,800 800 580Toronto Vaughan

Delta Markham 204 9 10,000 300 220

Sheraton Parkway & Best 441 35 30,000 1,200 1,000Western Hotel Toronto North

There are more than 5,000 hotel rooms within York Region.

Abundant parking, fewer distractions, greater negotiating flexibility and better

prices for comparable quality are just a few factors influencing planners to select

York Region for meetings, conferences, conventions, retreats and team-building

programs.

Strategically located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, just minutes

north of Toronto and a short drive from Toronto Pearson International Airport,

makes York Region an ideal location.

York Region’s nine municipalities – Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill,

New market, Aurora, Georgina, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimbury and

King – blend city sophistication with urban charm, creating an environment to

ensure effective meetings and memorable experiences.

With a choice of first-class accommodations offering full conference facilities,

year-round country and resort retreats plus a variety of elegantly appointed

convention and unique event venues, York offers a multitude of leading-edge

facilities to meet the needs of the most discriminating client.

For greater creativity and productivity, enhance your

program with an off-site activity. York is home to some of the

top golf courses in Canada and world-class attractions. Plus a

variety of theatres, museums, art galleries, wineries, recreation,

spas, and unique shopping and dining destinations offer endless possibilities for

a perfect event.

YORK REGION TOURISM

17250 Yonge Street

Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1

Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext 1553

Toll-Free: 1-888-448-0000


www.yorktourism.com/meeting

York Region

“Not everyone wants to meet in Toronto’s bustling core – abundant parking, fewer distractions,excellent hospitality and a variety of location options make York Region my destination of choice.”

DAV I D E . B R OW NI B M TO P G U N C L A S S M A N A G E R

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Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Canada Aviation Museum• Canadian Museum of Civilization• National Gallery of Canada• National Arts Centre• Canada Science and Technology Museum• Canadian War Museum• Capital Cruises

EXPERIENCE OTTAWA

Here are a few of the many meetings and conferences we’ve hosted

• American Fisheries Society (1,000 Delegates – 2008)

• NHL Draft(1,500 Delegates – 2008)

• Canada Wide Science Fair (1,000 Delegates – 2008)

• International Conference on Fracture(1,500 Delegates – 2009)

• Canadian Federation for the Humanities(8,000 Delegates – 2009)

Visit our website at www.ottawatourism.ca or call

toll-free 1-800-363-4465for more information on our services, venues andaccommodations – everything you need to knowabout bringing your next event here.

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SOME ACTIVITIES NOT TO BE MISSED

• Explore national sites and landmarks, including historic Parliament Hilland Confederation Boulevard.

• Take a sightseeing boat cruise on the Rideau Canal or Ottawa River.

• Discover Canadian and world cultures at national museums and galleries.

• Cycle, rollerblade or stroll along miles and miles of beautiful recreationalpathways.

• Take in the excitement at one of countless seasonal festivals and eventsthroughout the year.


Brookstreet 276 16 22,000 500 400

Crowne Plaza 411 14 24,000 1,200 900

Fairmont Château Laurier 429 16 31,555 600 500

Hilton Lac Leamy 349 14 46,965 1,600 1,100

Ottawa Convention Centre n/a 29 192,000 6,260 4,600

Ottawa Marriott 480 21 27,000 600 600

The Westin 526 27 44,000 1,800 1,370

There are more than 12,250 hotel rooms within the city of Ottawa, with over 5,200 concentrated in the downtown area.

HOTEL AN D MEETI NG FAC I L IT I ES , AT A G L A N C E

GETTING HERE

( AIRPORT/AIRSERVICE: Ottawa International Airport is served bymajor American and Canadian air carriers and is a 15-minute drivefrom downtown.

< RAIL: Ottawa’s central train station is conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa.

h ROAD: From Toronto and U.S. – take the 401 east to Hwy 416north. Take 416 north to Hwy 417 east. From Montreal – takeAutoroute 40 west to Hwy 417 west.

Meet in Ottawa, one of the great capitals of the world. Nestled at the junction

of three picturesque rivers, Ottawa is rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and

wilderness areas. The city also borders the province of Québec, creating a truly

cosmopolitan experience – a North American city with distinctly European

charm.

Direct flights are available from dozens of major North American cities to the

newly expanded Ottawa International Airport. Ottawa is also easily accessible

by train and bus, while major highways link the city with Toronto, Montreal

and the U.S. border.

Meetings held in Ottawa consistently attract record numbers of delegates –

and Ottawa Tourism’s Convention Services can help yours do the same.

Through our broad range of member organizations – from museums to

facilitators – we’ll connect you with the right facilities and services

to add both value and impact to your next meeting. We’ll show

you sides of our great Capital that you may never have seen

or considered. And we’ll provide you with professional,

experienced bid and logistics services to make meetings here

almost effortless.

OTTAWA TOURISM

130 Albert Street, Suite 1800

Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4

Phone: (613) 237-5150

Toll-Free: 1-800-363-4465


www.ottawatourism.ca

Ottawa

“Wow! What a great place to hold an annual convention! I found the people of Ottawa to befriendly and courteous. Downtown Ottawa offers so much. And best of all – our attendees feltvery safe walking around, going out and enjoying the city any time of the day, evening, or late night.”

DIANA L . F I N LEY, CMPAMER ICAN ACADEMY OF OSTEOPATHY

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DESTINATIONPLANNER’S GUIDEwww.ottawatourism.ca

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Niagara offers an array of activities for your next event from pre/posttours to personalized spousal programs. Advice is available on companionprograms and children’s activities. Experience some of the many attrac-tions such as: championship golf courses, Niagara Fallsview Casino, TheHershey Store, Planet Hollywood, the American & Canadian HorseshoeFalls, Imax Theatre, Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre, The Shaw FestivalTheatres, Greg Frewin Theatre, award-winning wineries, Niagara Parksgolf and attractions, historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, Maid of the Mist boatride, the Niagara Falls Aviary, spas, Whirlpool JetBoats, bike tours, year-round festivals and events plus much more.


Sheraton Fallsview Hotel 402 25 32,000 1,000 700& Conference Centre

Americana Conference Resort 200 15 20,000 1,000 850and Spa

Sheraton on the Falls 670 35 200,000 2,100 1,400Convention Centre

Hilton Hotel & Suites 987 8 12,000 625 450Niagara Falls/Fallsview

Embassy Suites 512 9 11,000 325 300

Niagara Convention n/a 17 280,000 7,000 6,750& Civic Centre

There are more than 16,000 hotel rooms within the Niagara Region, with an estimated 5,000 concentrated in the fallsview area.

HOTEL AND MEETING FAC I L IT I ES , AT A G L A N C E

Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Journey Behind the Falls• Historical Museums• Niagara-on-the-Lake Historic Fort George• Wineries and cooking schools• Oaks Garden Amphitheatre• Elements on the Falls• Group/team building at MarvelAdventure City

EXPERIENCE NIAGARA FALLS


• Institute Of Municipal Assessors – 2008

• The New York State MagistratesAssociation – 2008

• Association of Early Childhood EducatorsOntario – 2008

• The Institute of Certified BusinessCounselors (ICBC) Conference – 2008

• Ontario First Nations Technical ServicesCorporation – 2008

• Canadian Union of Skilled Workers –2009

Visit our website at www.fallsmeetings.comfor a complete guide of our host properties, with charts and other valuable tools that will assist you in your planning or call toll-free1-800-563-2557 ext. 28.

GETTING HERE

( AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: Niagara Falls is a 90-minute drive from the Toronto Pearson International Airport and 40 minutes from theBuffalo/Niagara Airport.

< RAIL: VIA Rail carries passengers to the region from Toronto, while American passengers can access Niagara by AMTRAK.

h ROAD: Niagara is connected to the United States by four inter -national bridges.

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Niagara Falls is a dynamic four-season destination that hosts over 14 million

visitors each year. Experience ‘One Wonder After Another’ as Niagara offers

over 16,000 affordable guestrooms, immaculate parks and recreational trails,

fascinating historical and cultural points of interest, over 90 diversified restau-

rants, 50 internationally recognized wineries, 45 golf courses, world-renowned

theatre, countless attractions and of course, the natural wonder of the thunder-

ous Falls! And our NEW Niagara Convention & Civic Centre, with over

280,000 sq. ft. of convention space, is expected to open in the Spring of 2011.

Niagara Falls caters to groups of 10–7,000, and any style, theme and budget.

We’re dedicated to working with you to create a memorable and wonderful

time in Niagara for your group. Discover why Niagara Falls is a captivating

destination any time of year for leisure travellers, group tours, incentive

programs, corporate meetings and conventions.

We’re great hosts because hospitality and tourism is our

number one business. You’re our number one priority.

NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM

5400 Robinson Street

Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2A6

Phone: (905) 356-6061 ext. 28

Toll-Free: 1-800-563-2557 ext. 28


www.fallsmeetings.com

Niagara Falls

“What a perfect opportunity for me as a meeting planner to be able to work with an organi-zation that would offer so much for my group from my golf tournament, to my off-site open-ing dinner event overlooking The Falls, to my off-site attractions touring.”

BERT DONAHUEDIRECTOR OF TRA IN ING AND MEETINGS

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

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Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Art Gallery of Windsor• Willistead Manor• Mackenzie Hall• Outdoor Riverfront Plaza• Via Italia – Windsor’s Little Italy• OLG Slots at Windsor Raceway• Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens

• Canadian Club Brand Center

EXPERIENCE WINDSOR


• Rotary World Peace Summit (2,000 Delegates – 2008)

• Canadian Urban Transit Conference (400 Delegates – 2008)

• Ladies Auxiliary of Ontario Command(1,000 Delegates – 2008)

• Versadex Users Conference (400 Delegates – 2008)

• Canadian Union of Public Employees(900 Delegates – 2007)

Visit our website at www.tourismwindsoressex.com

or call toll-free 1-800-265-3633 ext. 4329in Canada and the U.S. for more informationon meeting space, accommodation, uniquevenues and destination management companiesthat can bring your special program to life.

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• Excitement never sleeps at Caesars Windsor, with the latest slots andtable games on the 100,000-square-foot gaming floor, a new 5,000-seatworld-class entertainment centre, and six superb restaurants.

• Tour the historic Canadian Club Brand Center and learn how whiskeyis made. Stop by the region’s first and only award-winning micro -brewery, Walkerville Brewery, or tour and taste at one or more of our 14 award-winning wineries.

• Visit Point Pelee National Park – famous for its birding, hiking, butterfly migration and nature photography.

• Let the culture of our area surround you, through our rich historicalmuseums, galleries and multi-ethnic festivals.


Caesars Windsor 758 12 100,000 5,000 3,332

St. Clair Centre for the Arts n/a 10 28,000 1,500 1,000

Hilton Windsor 305 6 4,743 250 230

Radisson Riverfront Hotel 207 4 6,270 100 200

Holiday Inn Select 214 16 15,500 400 240

University of Windsor 602 6 22,148 470 380


There are more than 1,800 hotel rooms in the downtown core, and over 3,000region-wide. Our properties include brands such as Holiday Inn, Travelodge,Quality Suites, Hampton Inn & Days Inn.

GETTING HERE

( AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: The Windsor International Airport islocated just 15 minutes from downtown. For U.S. visitors, theDetroit Metropolitan Airport is just over 20 miles from downtownWindsor.

< RAIL: VIA Rail offers direct service from Toronto. Windsor is alsoaccessible from the U.S. through Amtrak.

h ROAD: Windsor is easily accessible from major highways in Canadaand the U.S. Two border crossings, the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel andthe Ambassador Bridge, make travelling from the U.S. a breeze.

WELCOME to Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island, a cosmopolitan area

of almost 400,000 people strategically located in the southernmost part of

Canada. A rich peninsula, bordered on all three sides by Lake Erie, Lake

St. Clair and the Detroit River, we are in the heart of North America’s business

and industrial markets. Our unique location, with extensive road, air and water

networks, provides excellent accessibility to 60% of the entire population of the

United States and Canada.

Windsor Essex has everything you need to make your next meeting or event

a complete success. We boast a wide array of excellent meeting

and hotel facilities, complemented by our fabulous parks and

gardens, off-site venues, and abundance of excellent entertain-

ment, dining and shopping establishments.

TOURISM WINDSOR ESSEX

PELEE ISLAND

333 Riverside Drive West, Ste. 103

Windsor, ON N9A 7C5

Phone: (519) 255-6530 ext. 4329

Toll-Free: 1-800-265-3633, ext. 4329


www.tourismwindsoressex.com

Windsor, Essex County& Pelee Island

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Performing Arts: Opera Hamilton, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra,Boris Brott Music Festivals, Theatre Aquarius, Player’s Guild Theatre.

Attractions: Art Gallery of Hamilton, Royal Botanical Gardens, DundurnCastle, Whitehern, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, African LionSafari, Westfield Heritage Village, Parks Canada Discovery Centre &HMCS Haida Historical Site.

Outdoor: Hiking and cycling trails from Hamilton’s west harbour andwaterfront to the Dundas Valley, to the renowned Bruce Trail that runsthrough the Niagara Escarpment, scenic outlooks at Sam Lawrence Park,Devil’s Punch Bowl and Webster’s Falls. Hamilton Harbour cruise.

Sports: Hamilton Tiger-Cat Football, Hamilton Bulldogs hockey.


Hamilton Convention Centre – 11 60,000 1,541 1,350

Sheraton Hamilton Hotel 301 15 11,046 600 480

Crowne Plaza Hotel 214 16 33,000 600 500

Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn 108 9 3,850 180 140

Courtyard by Marriott 136 4 4,000 300 224


Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Art Gallery of Hamilton• Carmen’s Banquet and Conference Centre• Liuna Station • McMaster University• Mohawk College• Ancaster Old Mill Inn• Barangas on the Beach• Royal Botanical Gardens• Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum• Coach House at Dundurn Castle • Parks Canada Discovery Centre • Flamboro Downs Racetrack• Redeemer University College

EXPERIENCE HAMILTON

Here are a few of the many meetingsand conferences we’ve hosted

• Canadian Society of Professional EventPlanners (100 Delegates – 2008)

• Rotary District 7090 Annual Conference(250 Delegates – 2008)

• 92nd Canadian Chemical Conference(2,000 Delegates – 2009)

• Canadian Council for the Advancementof Education National Conference(400 Delegates – 2009)

• XIII Latvian Song Festival in Canada(1,000 Delegates – 2009)

Visit our website at www.tourismhamilton.com orcall toll-free 1-800-263-8590 or(905) 546-2666 for more information on meeting space, accommodation, unique venues.

GETTING HERE

( AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: The John C. Munro Hamilton InternationalAirport is 13 kilometres from downtown Hamilton – serviced byWestJet Airlines.

< RAIL: GO Transit provides inter-regional transit between Hamiltonand Toronto. Amtrak provides connection from many major Americancities and regions. VIA Rail’s Quebec City-Windsor corridor providesa quick and comfortable ride that stops in Burlington, only minutesaway from Hamilton.

h ROAD: Hamilton is easily accessible by car via the QEW, Highway403 and Highway 407 (and is about halfway between Toronto andNiagara Falls.)

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There are more than 1,000 hotel rooms within the Hamilton area, with over 680concentrated in the downtown area.

With a population of over 500,000, Hamilton sits in the middle of Ontario’s

“Golden Horseshoe”, half-way between Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada’s

largest city. Within a day’s drive or a 90-minute flight of Hamilton live 120

million people, providing the city with strategic access to one of the largest

markets in North America. Hamilton has intriguing geographical features that

include a large harbour, a lakefront and the Niagara Escarpment that weaves

through the middle of the urban landscape, providing spectacular views and

numerous waterfalls. Founded in 1846, Hamilton prospered as an industrial

town. Today, the city has a diversified economy that includes a thriving manu -

facturing base, the busiest port on the Great Lakes, leading healthcare services,

emerging biotechnology industries and a large agricultural sector.

Downtown Hamilton has three major hotels within walking

distance of the Hamilton Convention Centre, Copps

Coliseum and the Ronald V. Joyce Centre for the Performing

Arts at Hamilton Place. Several hotels are located within a

short drive from downtown. Hamilton is also home to three post-

secondary institutions, including McMaster University, Mohawk College and

Redeemer University College.

TOURISM HAMILTON

34 James Street South

Hamilton, ON L8P 2X8

Phone: (905) 546-2424 ext. 5465

Toll-Free: 1-800-263-8590


www.tourismhamilton.com

Hamilton

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“Our Board was so pleased with the success of our Hamilton Leadership Conference in 2007that there was no hesitation in approving Hamilton as the location for our 75th anniversarycelebrations in 2012.”

KURT DAVISEXECUTIVE D I RECTOR

CANADIAN SOC I ETY FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SC I ENCE

Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Fanshawe Pioneer Village• The Grand Theatre• John Labatt Centre• Museum London• University of Western Ontario• Western Fair Association• Labatt Breweries• Covent Garden Market

EXPERIENCE LONDON


• Canadian Professional PhotographersAssociation (500 Delegates – 2008)

• Canadian Square Dancers Association(2,900 Delegates – 2008)

• Harley Owners Group NationalConvention (2,500 Delegates – 2008)

• American Quarter Horse Association(500 Delegates – 2008)

• Daughters of the Nile (2,500 Delegates – 2009)

Visit www.londontourism.ca orcall Barry Webb 1-800-265-2602 ext. 6376for more information on meeting space, accommodations and the unique venues London has to offer.

Let our Professional Destination Coordinatorsplan your next event.

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Where can you go to find a Flaming Sambuca served tableside or experience fine vintage wines? Take in the sights and smells of farm-freshproduce and ethnic delicacies at the Covent Garden Market. Or, experience a Labatt Brewery Tour and taste some of the world’s best beer.

In London, you can discover big-name shows or experience an excitingjunior hockey game at the John Labatt Centre, or visit one of Canada’soldest professional regional theatres at the Grand. Want excitement? Visit the World’s Fair themed Western Fair Slots or unwind in the musical magic of Orchestra London.


Hilton London Ontario 323 20 20,928 1200 900

Delta London Armouries 245 17 12,585 250 200

Four Points Sheraton 181 19 19,930 750 600Hotel & Suites

Best Western Lamplighter Inn 172 19 18,762 800 520

Spencer Conference Centre 125 17 11,177 100 100

London Convention Centre n/a 22 62,656 3,480 2,000


GETTING HERE

( AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: Discover our $18 million airport expan-sion, with direct access from Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Calgary,Winnipeg, Vancouver and Detroit, with carriers like Air Canada,WestJet and NorthWest Airlines

< RAIL: If rail is your choice, our recently built VIA station is sure to impress regional travellers.

h ROAD: By auto, London is located at the hub of three 400-serieshighways.

There are more than 3,500 hotel rooms in London.

If your clients can’t afford to hold their conventions in New York or Paris, rec-

ommend London instead. The meeting and convention capital of Southwestern

Ontario is surprisingly accessible and affordable. It’s also unforgettable.

Fifteen minutes is all it takes to get from downtown to the places that count.

Whether to shop at any of four main regional shopping malls, hit the links at

one of more than 20 golf courses, take in a movie at the IMAX theatre, or visit

the many intimate bistros and funky, upscale shops along Richmond Row,

delegates are always within 15 minutes of everywhere. At the centre of it all is

the John Labatt Centre, a new $42 million state-of-the-art sports and entertain-

ment complex, which has been host to Cher, Shania Twain and

Rod Stewart. And, less than an hour away, your clients can take

in a Shakespeare play at the Stratford Festival or stroll the

beaches of Port Stanley on Lake Erie and Grand Bend

on Lake Huron.

TOURISM LONDON

267 Dundas Street

Ste. 201

London, ON N6A 1H2

Phone: (519) 661-5000

Toll-Free: 1-800-265-2602


www.londontourism.ca

London

“We chose London due to the evident beauty of both the University of Western Ontario’scampus and the city. London offers easy access, not only to our members from Ontarioand Quebec, but also to those who require international access.”

PAUL LEDWELL – EXECUTIVE D I RECTOR , HUMANITI ES AND SOC IAL SC I ENCES FEDERATION OF CANADA – 6 ,000 DELEGATES

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• Treat your delegates to a memorable evening of the pomp and pageantryof the precision drill and thundering artillery of the Sunset Ceremoniesat Fort Henry National Historic Site – part of a UNESCO WorldHeritage Designation – Ontario’s Only!

• Savour the beauty of the 1000 Islands with a lunch or dinner cruiseaboard a glass-top Bateau Mouche or a replica paddlewheeler.

• The Confederation Tour Trolley or a walking tour will give you anopportunity to glimpse the flavour of our Loyalist heritage.

• Visit any of the 23 galleries and museums.

• Enjoy soothing pursuits at spas for healthful relaxation, and ninelocal golf courses. Sail North America’s freshwater Wind Sport Capital.


Ambassador Hotel 251 22 22,000 900 600

Four Points by Sheraton 171 14 14,000 360 360

Holiday Inn 197 9 5,775 400 250

Radisson Hotel 126 7 6,000 180 130

Days Inn 161 8 8,600 500 350

Confederation Place Hotel 94 6 8,700 350 275

MEETING FAC I L IT I ES , AT A G L A N C E

GETTING HERE

� RAIL: By rail, VIA Rail is readily accessible, making several stopsper day.

� AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: Norman Rogers Airport, minutes fromdowntown, serves the city. There are convenient flights dailybetween Kingston and Toronto.

� ROAD: By car or coach, we are located midway between Montrealand Toronto, along Canada’s busiest corridor, Highway 401.

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Alternate Meeting Sites& Special Event Venues• Fort Henry National Historic Siteof Canada

• Queen’s University• St. Lawrence College• Renaissance Event Venue• Donald Gordon Centre• K-Rock Centre• CFB Kingston

EXPERIENCE KINGSTON


• Bird Strike North America Conference

• Ontario East Municipal Conference

• Bell Canada Regional AGM

• Canadian Association for the Schoolof Nursing

• Canadian Junior Chamber of Commerce

• Ontario Hockey Association AGM

Visit our website atwww.kingstoncanada.com orcall toll-free 1-866-665-3326 to find outmore about holding a successful, seamlessevent in our remarkable city.

Svetlana Rytchkova, All rights reserved.

Welcome to Canada’s First Capital – Kingston, Ontario – Canada’s newest

UNESCO World Heritage Destination! Renowned for a sparkling waterfront

location at the convergence of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and the

World Heritage Rideau Canal, Kingston is the heritage steward to the early

beginnings of this nation and the gatekeeper to one of the world’s greatest

natural masterpieces, the 1000 Islands. Kingston is readily accessible by coach,

air, car, boat or rail, located midway and only 2.5 hours from Montreal and

Toronto and 1.5 hours from Ottawa along Highway 401. Kingston is a

remarkable choice for state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities, with a

full complement of resources poised and waiting for your delegates. From

historic to modern, from uptown to downtown, and from budget to boutique,

Kingston has more than 3,500 guest rooms in full-service hotels, bed

and breakfasts, long-term residences and inns. With critical

acclaim as a culinary melting pot, Kingston has over 200

restaurants, bistros and cafes, eclectic shopping and a vibrant

nightlife – all walkable from most hotels. We take our role and

our responsibility as conference hosts seriously, exceeding

expectations and offering top-drawer customer service. This time,

try Kingston – it’s the perfect city for mixing business with pleasure!

Kingston

“Tourism Kingston was extremely helpful to us when we successfully organized the firstSoutheastern Ontario Revascularization Conference in Kingston in May, 2006. The staff wasextremely helpful in providing expertise about the location, the meeting itself, and the socialcomponent.Their suggestions definitely helped to optimize the networking component of themeeting and we look forward to consulting with them again.”

CATHY McLELLANSOUTHEASTERN ONTAR IO REVASCULAR IZATION CONFERENCE

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TOURISM KINGSTON

67 Brock Street

Kingston, ON K7L 1R8

Phone: 613-544-2725 ext. 221

Toll-free: 1-866-665-3326


www.kingstoncanada.com

Svetlana Rytchkova, All rights reserved.

Alternate Meeting Sites & Special Event Venues• Algoma Central Railway Private CarExcursion

• C~nergy Meeting Room – globallyaccessed, one-of-a-kind collaborativemeeting and decision centre

• Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre • Lock Tours Canada Boat Cruises• ESSAR Centre• Roberta Bondar Park and Tent Pavilion• Casino Sault Ste. Marie• Art Gallery of Algoma

EXPERIENCE

SAULT STE. MARIE


• Ontario TOPS Conference(1,500 Delegates – 2009)

• Association of Municipal Clerks andTreasurers (500 Delegates – 2009)

• Federation of Northern OntarioMunicipalities (500 Delegates – 2008)

• Red Hat Society (350 Delegates – 2007)

Visit our website at www.saulttourism.com

or call toll-free 1-800-461-6020 for information about Sault Ste. Marie, meetingspace, accommodations, unique venues and acomplete conference package.

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• Experience the world-famous Agawa Canyon Tour Train for a “One-DayRail Excursion into the Heart of the Canadian Wilderness.”

• Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre – named the best indoor attractionby Attractions Canada in 2001.

• Crimson Ridge Championship Golf Course – voted one of the top threenew courses in Ontario by Ontario Golfer Magazine and one of the topten signature holes in all of Canada by the Globe and Mail.

• Lock Tours Canada Boat Cruises.

• Casino Sault Ste. Marie – experience over 450 slot machines and 18 table games.

• Treetop Adventures – Outdoor, year-round eco-friendly giant zip lineand aerial games.

GETTING HERE

( AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: Sault Ste. Marie’s International Airport, 15 minutes from downtown, services several flights daily with AirCanada and Bearskin Airlines. In addition, the Chippewa CountyInternational Airport is in nearby Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, withregular service to and from Detroit.

h ROAD: Sault Ste. Marie is centrally located at the Heart of the GreatLakes where the Interstate 75 meets the Trans-Canada Highway,linking Canada with the U.S.A.

Total LargestNumber Number Meeting Largest Roomof Guest of Meeting Space Room (banquet

Venue Name Rooms Rooms (sq. ft.) (theatre style) style)

Great Northern Hotel 211 9 23,599 820 744

ESSAR Centre – 7 19,648 5,000 1,000

Algoma’s Water Tower Inn 180 9 12,350 400 350

Waterfront Inn 195 15 10,300 450 360

Days Inn 117 4 5,170 100 80

Bay Front Quality Inn 110 5 2,100 100 70

HOTEL AN D MEETI NG FAC I L IT I ES , AT A G L A N C E

There are more than 1,600 guest rooms in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault Ste. Marie (pop. 75,000) is located at the centre of the Great Lakes region,

in the centre of Ontario, the centre of Canada and in the centre of North America.

An international city bordering on the State of Michigan, with easy access via

the International Bridge, Sault Ste. Marie truly is Central To Your Success !

Sault Ste. Marie has over 1,600 guest rooms – with 900 rooms in brand-name

hotels and over 150,000 square feet of conference space city-wide. In addition,

the state-of-the-art ESSAR Centre, completed in 2006, can accommodate large

conventions and trade shows. It has a 17,000-square-foot main floor convention

space, as well as over 1,900 square feet available in break-out rooms.

Comprehensive spousal and delegate programs are available and could

include activities such as Casino Sault Ste. Marie, Lock Tours Boat Cruise,

Crimson Ridge Championship Golf Course and the famous

Agawa Canyon Tour Train. Other points of interest include:

competitively priced conference packages, free parking,

superior view rooms, unique meeting venues, and an array of

outdoor recreational activities including skiing, sea-kayaking

and hiking.

TOURISM SAULT STE. MARIE

99 Foster Drive, Level 3

Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5X6

Phone: (705) 759-5448

Toll-Free: 1-800-461-6020


www.saulttourism.com

Sault Ste. Marie

“Friendly faces, fabulous service, and easy access are what we get when we hold our conven-tions in Sault Ste. Marie. The Sault is the heart of Ontario and continues to be the most popular convention site for both our Northern and Southern members.”

ROXAN E MAN ITOWAB IEXECUTIVE D I R ECTOR

ONTAR IO NATIVE EDUCATION COU NSELL I NG ASSOC IATION

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By their nature, resorts and inns cater to designing customized events that will fit your group like a glove. From internationally accredited conference centres, century-old mansions, luxurious spas and activity-packed resorts where people can enjoy championship golf, ski, fish andenjoy the countryside – you’ll find the venue and services for a one-of-a-kind team experience.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEETING PACKAGES

Work within budget without worrying about pricey add-ons. Most meeting resorts offer no-nonsense, all-inclusive pricing and many freeamenities, from parking to the use of on-site facilities. For corporateretreats, several conference resorts have private guest houses or lodges on-site so your team can set up its own private compound – without giving up any of the usual resort services. You can gather your group in a private lodge, or house delegates in a cluster of fully appointed cottagesby the lake or golf course.

Here are a few reasons to convene at an Ontario Resort

• Many resorts offer convenient, all-inclusivegroup event rates to make budgeting a snap.

• Whether it’s skiing, golf, family programsor outdoor adventures, resort amenitieshelp sell a conference and raise attendance.

• Book the resort exclusively for your groupor enjoy preferred use of the facilities toput your delegates at ease.

• Set aside time for discovery outside themeeting room for your group to exploreOntario’s resort landscape and communi-ties. Delegates will be invigorated by thechange of scenery.

• Consider re-working your event’s agendaand budget to add an extra night accom-modation. An early arrival, followed by acasual dinner, unstructured time or evenan outdoor bonfire, allows participants tounwind, network informally, and get afresh start on meeting the following day.

• Ontario resorts and inns know the valueof site inspections. These resort ownersand operators welcome site inspections atyour convenience. With so many of yourdelegates driving to their cottages on week - ends, you will soon realize how quickly youcan travel to resort country on a weekday.

Visit our website atwww.resortsofontario.com or

call toll-free 1-800-363-7227for more information on meeting space, accommodation and unique venues.

GETTING HERE

The sky is, literally, the limit at a resort where you can easily arrange forparticipants to arrive in by helicopter or take off from a floatplane. For an adventurous team, the ultimate surprise might be to keep the resortdestination a secret until your transportation drops them off on-site.

( AIRPORT/AIR SERVICE: You’ll find dozens of inns and resorts conveniently located within an easy drive from Ontario’s major city centre airports.

< RAIL: VIA Rail’s passenger trains serve many gateway cities intoresort regions.

h ROAD: Ontario’s extensive highway network brings resort areas within an easy drive from the Toronto area. In most cases they arejust three or four turns away.

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Ontario resorts and inns include full-service meeting and conference venues for

groups of all sizes. Whether you are planning an executive retreat, sales rally or

a conference for 500 delegates, we’ll help you discover the perfect place for your

next event.

We encourage you to visit our website www.resortsofontario.com to discover

how easily you will find resorts and inns that meet your group’s needs from our

searchable database. Our convenient Request for Proposal tool puts you in

quick contact with sales, event and conference staff.

Inspire a fresh stream of thought by introducing a new approach to your

meetings and conferences this year. Take a departure from the ordinary in one

of Ontario’s exceptional resort and inn destinations and renew your group’s

creative edge.

MEETING RESORTS OF ONTARIO

29 Albert Street North

Orillia, ON L3V 5J9

Phone: (705) 325-9115

Toll-Free: 1-800-363-7227


www.resortsofontario.com

Meeting Resorts of Ontario

“All members of our executive staff had only wonderful things to say about the resort, food,accommodations, meeting room and most of all how hard your dining room and cateringstaff worked to make our time a very pleasant experience.”

ROSA MEUN IER-SAMPONGINSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA

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• Fine regional cuisine – innkeepers and their chefs seek out the freshestlocal ingredients for their dishes and offer an excellent selection ofOntario VQA wines, micro-brewed beer and beverages to complementtheir offerings.

• Many inns offer destination spas on-site that offer signature treatmentsand the same approach to service and ambience as the rest of their inn.

• A wide array of extracurricular activities such as world-class golf, cooking schools, cycling, professional theatre, waterfront activities andwinter pleasures will entertain your delegates.

• Wine tastings and tours – many inns work closely with Ontario VQAwineries and will arrange tastings on-site at the inn or a tour includingvisits to local wineries.

Some experiences to savour at Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas• Views over an estate from your meetingroom in a historic tower

• A snowshoeing expedition with an al fresco luncheon

• A log conference house that features agreat stone fireplace and state-of-the-artmeeting amenities, with views overlook-ing a peaceful lake

• Gracious ambience, divine comfort withplush furnishings found in the PrimeMinister’s Suite overlooking lush gardensand the St. Lawrence River

• A hot stone massage during a meetingbreak in the relaxed elegance of an innnestled in a river valley and surroundedby nature

• Wine tastings and regional cuisine

Each inn has individual character andambience that creates a personal setting forproductive meetings and events. A settingwhere participants feel at ease and open tonew ideas and networking with others.Personal service and custom programs foryour group are easily put together with professional meeting planners and/or theinnkeepers themselves.

Visit our website at www.ontariosfinestmeetings.com and usethe search function to find the inn that bestsuits your needs or

call toll-free 1-800-340-4667.

GETTING HERE

Member inns can be found in Ontario’s cities, towns and throughout thecountryside. Whether you are looking for an inn near an airport, trainstation or off the beaten path, you will be able to find the inn that suitsyour needs. Each inn is easy to get to and the website offers a regionalmap and detailed directions for travelling ease.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEETING FAC I L IT I ES

Visit www.ontariosfinestmeetings.com and search for the inn that bestsuits your needs for meetings up to 150. Our website allows you to narrow your search by indicating your parameters: • day meeting facilities or meeting and overnight accommodations • # of guest rooms, break-out rooms and # of participants in the meetingroom

• golf and/or spa available• your desired location by proximity to a city in Ontario

The search tool will give a list of inns that suit your needs, provide a profileof each, their amenities, layouts and sizes of meeting rooms. In addition,you can request a corporate kit from the inns or a full proposal for yourmeeting from several inns at one time. It makes gathering quotes andmaking a final decision a cinch!

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Create a memorable meeting at one of Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas.

From private lakeside estates to intimate city retreats, thirty-eight member inns

specialize in small to mid-size meetings for up to 150 people. Ontario’s Finest

Inns & Spas offer historic ambiance and gracious hospitality whether you are

planning a business meeting, incentive program or executive retreat.

Your group will enjoy the unique settings of relaxed elegance and beauty

while the inn fulfills your requirements for fully equipped meeting spaces and

a productive team-building environment.

Balance your meetings with amenities such as destination spas, fine dining,

golf, nature-based team-building programs and cooking schools.

If you are looking to provide incentives, Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas has a

gift certificate program available to help.

Member inns are equally well prepared to host social events. Whether the

occasion calls for a private dining room, a lakeside ballroom, or

a well-organized golf tournament, our members can provide an

intimate environment. Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas are close

at hand, and yet offer a world of difference in terms of priva-

cy, amenities and service.

ONTARIO’S FINEST INNS & SPAS

P.O. Box 9, 435 Turnberry St.

Brussels, ON N0G 1H0

Phone: (519) 887-8383

Toll-Free: 1-800-340-4667


www.ontariosfinestmeetings.com

Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas

“We would like to personally say thank you for a wonderful four-day meeting…(everyone)raved about how well they were taken care of…the best meeting place they had ever attendedsince the company formed in 1988.”

RE : MEETING AT WESTOVER INN, ST. MARYSDARLENE SMALL , EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

UAP CANADA INC .

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