Tours during the Congress
The Social Tours are sold individually and open to all Congress participants and spouses.
Choose your favorite way to discover Vancouver and to explore surrounding areas. All tours will be organized by Venue West, the Official Travel Agency appointed for the Congress and located in Vancouver. Tours will depart and return from the Vancouver Convention Centre. Venue West will also operate a booth on the site of the Congress and sell tour packages to participants. The booth will be located close to the Congress Registration Desk. Other tours and excursions will be available upon request.
It is recommended though to register in advance
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM AND STANLEY PARK
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 13:00 - 16:30
Cost per person: $65.00 CAD per person (minimum number of participants 18)
Meeting Point: 12:50, Bus bays in front of Vancouver Convention Centre (West Building)
The tour begins with a motorcoach ride around the coastal Seawall of world famous Stanley Park. Spanning 1,000 acres, Stanley Park is noted as one of North America's largest inner city parks, offering an entertaining variety of attractions and amenities. Participants are treated to a fully escorted walking tour in Stanley Park which includes Beaver Park, the Children's Farm Yard, Lost Lagoon and the Totem Poles at Brockton Point. Also included in this tour is a visit of the Vancouver Aquarium, the largest aquarium containing in Canada over 8,000 species of marine life.
Tour cost includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, tour guide, admission, all applicable taxes and gratuities.
WHISTLER DAY TOUR (10 HOURS)
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Cost per person $80.00 CAD
A deluxe motorcoach will take participants along the stunning Sea to Sky Highway which overlooks spectacular Howe Sound, with its striking views of the waterways and Coastal Mountains. In addition, guests will be treated to a stop at Shannon Falls. At over 1000 feet it is one of North America’s highest waterfalls. In Whistler, guests will have free time to explore the village or enjoy lunch at one of the many fine restaurants the resort has to offer. There is also ample time to take an optional Gondola Ride to the top of Whistler Mountain. The park and forest surroundings offer wonderful hiking trails and bicycle paths.
Tour cost includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, tour guide, all applicable taxes and gratuities
VANCOUVER CITY TOUR (3.5 HOURS)
Monday, May 17, 2010
Time: 13:00 - 16:30
THIS TOUR IS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE SPOUSAL PROGRAM
A deluxe motorcoach tour will show delegates the beauty and artistic diversity of the city. The adventure begins with a drive through world famous Stanley Park, a 1,000 acre forest set in the heart of downtown. The Park's scenic drive includes Lost Lagoon, a stop at the Totem Poles, Prospect Point and Brockton Oval while providing excellent views of the city, harbour and shoreline. The tour continues via seaside beaches to Queen Elizabeth Park to view the sunken gardens and adjoini
ng Bloedel Conservatory; home of a rich assortment of flowers and plants from the tropical rainforest. Other tour highlights include exotic Chinatown, the second largest such community in North America and nearby Gastown with its quaint cobblestone streets, steam clock and unique shops all housed in turn-of-the-century buildings.
Tour cost includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, tour guide, admission, all applicable taxes and gratuities
EVENING DINNER HARBOUR CRUISE
Monday, MAY 17, 2010
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
Cost per person: $110.00 CAD
Be sure to join us for a memorable sunset dinner cruise aboard a luxury vessel while enjoying the spectacular sights of Howe Sound, the coastal mountains and city lights. The evening includes cocktails, a lively jazz trio and a delicious dinner featuring our local West Coast Cuisine & hosted beverages.
Tour cost includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, tour guide, all applicable taxes and gratuities
VICTORIA EXCURSION WITH BUTCHART GARDENS TOUR
(12 HOURS)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Time: 07:30 - 19:30
Cost per person $150.00 CAD
Visit picturesque Victoria and world-famous Butchart Gardens. This full day excursion starts with a 90-minute ferry ride through the scenic Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island where ample time is spent admiring the floral splendours of Butchart Gardens and exploring Victoria's Inner
Harbour and attractions.
This fully escorted and commentated tour includes priority ferry boarding, a 90-minute ferry ride through the Gulf Islands and admission to worldrenowned Butchart Gardens. Enjoy a scenic drive into downtown Victoria and then explore the city center on your own. Visit attractions such as the world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel, British import shops, Parliament buildings, Provincial Museum, the city centre and the attractions around the Inner Harbour before departing on the adventure back to Vancouver.
Tour cost includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, ferry toll, tour guide, admission Butchart Gardens, all applicable taxes and gratuities
GRANVILLE ISLAND / MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY EXCURSION
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 09:00 – 13:00
THIS TOUR IS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE SPOUSAL PROGRAM
This excursion highlights the culture and artistry of the area with a visit to the Museum of Anthropology. A 25 minute ride includes a commentated city tour en route to the University of British Columbia, along the beautiful coastline and beaches of Vancouver. A professional guide will be on hand to take guests on an informative and fascinating walk through the Museum and near-by grounds.
The tour continues on to trendy Granville Island. This area features a unique collection of converted warehouses, dockside restaurants, art galleries, craftworks, several theatres, houseboats and a thriving public market specializing in epicurean delights. Ample time is provided for eating, strolling and shopping before the return trip back.
Tour cost includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, tour guide, admission, all applicable taxes and gratuities
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