Pre and Post Congress Tours

MARINE WILDLIFE AND WHALE WATCHING TOUR (FROM VANCOUVER)
DAILY DEPARTURE DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER 9:30
Join in on an exciting adventure and live Western Canada’s unique natural beauty. This excursion takes you to some of the most diverse wildlife on the Pacific Coast. You will travel by motorcoach from downtown Vancouver to the fishing village of Steveston and board first class, modern vessels that will take you through the Gulf of Georgia and the San Juan Islands to see the diverse marine ecosystem of Canada ’s West Coast. Sightings may include grey whales, on rare occasions the famous Orca whale, bald eagles, sea lions and more. For more information and to make a reservation send us an email: congress@venuewest.com

VICTORIA GETAWAY (ROYAL VICTORIA EXCURSION RV1)
DAILY DEPARTURES; WITH OR WITHOUT OVERNIGHT
A trip to British Columbia’s capital is the perfect mini-vacation. This charming British-style city on Vancouver Island offers the beautiful inner harbour setting, some of North America’s best museums, excellent cuisine and European flair. Stunning Butchart Gardens, historic sights such as the famous Fairmong Empress Hotel or Craigdarroch Castle or the Royal BC Museum are just some of the must-sees in Victoria.
Trips from Victoria could include excursions to the Cowichan Valley Wineries, a trip to Chemainus with its famous murals or Fishing or Whale Watching tours.
For more information go to http://www.pacificcoach.com/tours/butchartgardens
To make a reservation request go to http://www.pacificcoach.com/WTC10

ROCKY  MOUNTAINEER RAIL VACATION: VANCOUVER TO CALGARY

MAY 22, 7:30am – MAY 23, 9:40pm
(OVERNIGHT IN KAMLOOPS INCLUDED; HOTEL ARRANGEMENT IN CALGARY POSSIBLE)

The vacation of a lifetime awaits participants aboard the Rocky Mountaineer. The Rocky Mountaineer will take guests along the lush green fields of the Fraser River Valley, through forests and winding river canyons surrounded by the peaks of the Coast and Cascade Mountains, to the desert-like environment of the interior. Highlights include the rushing waters of Hell’s Gate in the Fraser Canyon and the steep slopes and rock sheds along the Thompson River. You will arrive in Kamloops just in time to enjoy a pleasant evening in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan region. The train leaves early the next morning for a spectacular journey to Calgary. The remarkable scenery includes ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies.
WTC conference delegates are offered 1 free night accommodation at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary when booking a Calgary-Vancouver GoldLeaf 2-day rail trip. Travel dates May 20 to May 31, 2010.
For more information and reservations please contact the Rocky Mountaineer Group Sales 1 - 866 899 9679
www.rockymountaineer.com

ALASKA CRUISE
Experience the beauty and grandeur of the mountains, wildlife, sea life and the Glaciers of this spectacular part of the world! This trip along the Inside Passage includes highlights such as Icy Strait Point, the Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway and Juneau.

Tour 1:
Northbound Glacier Discovery Alaska Cruise
Sailing dates: May 21 – May 28, 2010
Exclusive rates for WTC2010 delegates: from $ 799 USD per person
http://www.alaskabysea.com/group-cruise-12.php

Tour 2:
Vancouver Roundtrip Alaska Cruise
Sailing dates: May 22 – May 29, 2010
Exclusive rates for WTC2010 delegates: from $ 999 USD per person
http://www.alaskabysea.com/group-cruise-11.php

For more information and booking please send us an email with your request: congress@venuewest.com