VANCOUVER
SPECTACULAR BY NATURE ™

Magnet Technology Conference
2019 MT26 Magnet Technology
Conference
Vancouver, Canada
June or Septermber 2019history of organizing world-class science
conferences and is well suited for organizing
events of this size.
Dear MT IOC,on behalf of TRIUMF, Vancouver andCanada, it is my pleasure to present MT26
in Vancouver in 2019.
As this brochure shows, Vancouver is an ideal
conference host city: it is spectacular, easily
accessible and has great conference venues
and hotels.
TRIUMF is Canada’s national laboratory forparticle and nuclear physics. It boasts thelargest cyclotron accelerator in the world andand is consistently regarded as one of theleading subatomic physics research centers on
the international level. TRIUMF has a long

R. Picker

TRIUMF organizing committee
Ruediger Picker (chair)
Jana Thomson (conference
coordinator)
Francis Pau (treasurer)WHY VANCOUVER

Why Vancouver
Vancouver is Canada’s Pacific gem, a combination of a natural setting along with theexcitement of a modern, culturally diverse city.
SPECTACULAR BY NATURE™
Vancouver offers a winning combination of world-class hotels,
meeting venues, and restaurants in a setting of spectacular
beauty. Few convention cities can offer such a wide range ofcosmopolitan amenities in a downtown core that is safe, clean,pedestrian friendly, and stunning in its backdrop of mountains
and ocean.
VENUE
The only two-time winner of the International Association ofCongress Centres’ APEX award for “World’s Best Convention
Centre” and the only convention centre in the world awarded thehighest LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Platinum certification, the Vancouver Convention Centre features
two connected buildings with a combined total of 466,500 ft2(43,340 m2) of flexible meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary
space.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Downtown Vancouver offers convenient access to 13,000 quality
hotel rooms within walking distance of the Vancouver Convention
Centre, including three world-class connecting hotel properties.

ACCESS
Vancouver is home to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR),
the award winning, second largest airport on North America’s
west coast. There are 29 arriving International flights into YVR
per day, with an additional 75 from the United States. Travelling
downtown is as easy as taking a taxi, limousine or the Canada
Line rapid transit system, which takes less than 30 minutes.
Once downtown, all delegates will need is their feet.
WORLD-CLASS CUISINE
Vancouver is fast becoming known as one of Canada’s best
dining destinations. In fact, Food & Wine magazine named
Vancouver as one of the top ten culinary destinations in
the world in 2008 along with cities such as New York, Parisand Tokyo.
PRE AND POST TRAVELWith Vancouver as home base, delegates are well positioned to
explore this unique region. Seaplanes, helicopters, ferries, trains
and cruise ships are just minutes away, all of which make it easy
to discover the area.

Why Vancouver
INCREASED DELEGATE ATTENDANCE
Meetings and Conventions held in Vancouver draw on average
more delegates than the previous year’s meeting. It’s no surprise,
since Vancouver is consistently ranked the top destination forInternational meetings in North America by the International
Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). When delegatesaren’t in sessions, they have limitless attractions and activities
to choose from; urban experiences of shopping, fine dining andcultural pursuits; or the natural playground of rainforest,
mountains and ocean.

INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCES
The city of Vancouver is composed of 23 communities fromwhich more than 70 different languages have been recorded.
The official languages of Canada are English and French but inVancouver the most common mother tongues of the non-English
speaking are Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog,
and Korean. This blend of so many cultures is why Vancouveris acclaimed as such a multicultural city ensuring access to an
unprecedented range of culinary adventures, cultural attractions
and shopping experiences.

TOP BUSINESS DESTINATION
We know that delegate draw and satisfaction are paramountto the success of your event. By choosing Vancouver for yourevent, you greatly improve your chances to exceed expectations. In fact, the Economist Magazine’s Intelligence Unit hasdeveloped an annual business trip index which assesses andcompares 140 cities as potential venues for business trips,
conferences and training locations. The index takes into accountboth cost related and environmental factors such as safety, stability, culture, environment and infrastructure. Vancouver outperforms all the other cities and is ranked number one in the world
for having the best mix of ingredients for the business traveller.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
Our goal is to make your next event the best you have everplanned. Tourism Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre,
hotel and tourism industry partners offer outstanding
levels of service and product quality, designed to suit yourneeds. We’ll ensure you will experience the very best in customer
sales, service and destination marketing support such as:• Bid assistance• Venue, supplier sourcing, and site inspection support• Attendance building• Welcome and appreciation programs• Portal to custom arrangements for exhibitors• Convention planning services and advice

Why Vancouver
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES••#1 Convention City in North America•

Located halfway between Europe and Asia Pacific

ICCA (2014, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2006)••

The westernmost of Canada’s ten provinces andthree territories
Situated only 38 km (24 mi) north from the US border•

Third largest city in Canada with a population of 600,000+•

Has one of the mildest Canadian climates#1 North American City for Economic Potential
FDI Magazine (2015)•

Most Livable City in North America
Mercer Quality of Living Survey (2015)•

World’s Best Food Cities
Condé Nast Traveller (2015)•

VANCOUVER FAST FACTS

VANCOUVER AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

6th consecutive year Best Airport in North America
Skytrax World Airport Awards (2015)•••

JANUARY

6 / 43		

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Travel Weekly (2014)

FEBRUARY

8 / 46		

2 / 36World’s Healthiest Places to LiveMARCH		

10 / 50		

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Time Magazine (2014)

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AUGUST

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OCTOBER

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Top Travel Destination in Canada
World’s Best Convention Centre
International Association of Congress Centres (2008, 2002)•

World’s Most Reputable City
Reputation Institute, City RepTrak (2012)•

AVG LOWSºC / ºF

12th consecutive year as Canada’s Best Destination

Travel + Leisure (2014)•

AVG HIGHSºC / ºF		Top 10 Beach Cities in the World
National Geographic Traveler (2013)

SEASON}}}}WINTERSPRINGSUMMER

FALL

International Appeal
The population of Metro Vancouver is just over 2.4 millionof which 52% have a first language other than English. The
population of the City of Vancouver is just over 600,000
comprised of over 200 different ethnic origins. Multiculturalismis threaded throughout the region in the restaurants, festivals,
and shops. Delegates will love exploring the nearby uniqueneighbourhoods that give the city so much character.

CITY OF NEIGHBOURHOODS
Most of the neighbourhoods are located in the urban core of thecity, on a peninsula surrounded by False Creek and the Burrard
Inlet. Here are some quick introductions to each neighbourhood:
Robson Street:

Vancouver’s runway and shopping haven

Chinatown:

Third-largest in North America

Granville Street:

Main entertainment district in theheart of downtown

Kitsilano:

Beaches and boutiques

Yaletown:

Trendy warehouse district with afresh urban vibe

West End:

Densely populated residential oasis

Granville Island:

Picturesque peninsula with a famous
public market

Gastown:

Shops and dining along historiccobblestone streets

Davie Village:

Rainbow flags wave proudly in this lively
LGBT community

Little India:

Punjabi marketplace in South Vancouver

The Drive:

Little Italy community of restaurants,
coffee bars and exotic delis

CULTURAL EVENTSSPRINGSUMMER

Vancouver Sun Run
Vancouver International Marathon
Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Vancouver Pride Parade
The Fair at the PNEMusicFest Vancouver

FALL

WINTER

Vancouver International Fringe Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
Vancouver International Writers Festival

Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Carol Ships Parade of Lights
Dine Out Vancouver Festival
Chinese New Year Festival
Vancouver International Wine Festival

To See & Do In Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, international city that offers an unprecedented range of activities andexperiences. Delegates are often surprised at how close all these activities are to downtown.
UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS
Don’t leave Vancouver without visiting the Vancouver Aquarium,
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, or Grouse Mountain Resort.
These world renowned attractions, just 10-20 minutes fromdowntown, are as West Coast as you can get.
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
Vancouver Art Gallery, in the heart of downtown, features morethan 10,000 works from local and international artists valued atover $100 million. The University of British Columbia Museum
Of Anthropology is renowned for its Northwest Coast collections
and collaborative approach to working with First Nations andother cultural communities.
PERFORMING ARTS
Vancouver offers everything from innovative comedy and dinner
theatre, Broadway extravaganzas, to Shakespeare on the beachin the summer, as well as brilliant performances by the Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Opera and Ballet British
Columbia.
VANCOUVER AT NIGHT
The late-night scene in Vancouver is a thriving mix of lounges,
laid-back pubs and energetic music venues. Some of the trendiest
lounges are found in many of the downtown hotels. Live music
is never hard to find in Vancouver. Local bands and international
touring acts set up regularly in the clubs and venues around town.

ACCESS TO NATURE
Through downtown Vancouver and past the waterfront
convention centre is a paved pedestrian path that wraps aroundthe ocean and leads to the 400 hectare (1000 acre) Stanley Park.
Hiking, biking, kayaking, whale watching – just a few of the many
outdoor activities you can experience directly from your hotel
doorstep.
SHOPPING
Find concentrated street shopping on Granville Street and high-end
Robson and Alberni Street. Explore Local artisan studios on
Granville Island. Stroll through Gastown, featuring galleries ofFirst Nations art and craftworks, jewelry and souvenirs. Perouseindoor Downtown Pacific Centre Mall which has somethingfor everyone.
DINING“The number of truly outstanding restaurants in Vancouver isastonishing, and the prices are ridiculously low when comparedto other food capitals...” The New York Times. Vancouver was
the only Canadian city voted “One of the Top 10 culinary
destinations in the world” by Food & Wine Magazine.

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UNIQUE VENUES

Unique Venues
Vancouver’s unique geography lends to many interesting meeting spaces and places, whether it is on the ocean, the top of a mountain or ina heritage building. Here’s just a sampling of what we offer:
GROUSE MOUNTAIN
Capacity: 1000 Dining (with tents) / 1,000+ Reception (with tents)
Featuring meeting rooms with a 360-degree panoramic view of
the city, sea and mountains, as well as a theatre, outdoor patio,
an alpine cabin and a traditional log Hiwus Feasthouse.
PACIFIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION (PNE)
Capacity: 350 Dining / 600 Reception (Pacific Coliseum).
Unlimited with a full park buyout. Located at Hastings Park, thislarge event space features a seasonal amusement park, a variety
of private buildings, a horse race track, and a concert venue.
COMMODORE BALLROOM
Capacity: 600 Dining / 900 Reception
This Art Deco venue has a state of the art sound and lighting
and a famous “sprung” dance floor.
UBC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGYCapacity: 120 Dining or 700 (with tents)
1,000+ Reception (with tents)
Most noted are the tented or open-air events on the spectacular
grounds overlooking the ocean amidst the soaring totem poles.

BC PLACE
Capacity: 7,000 Dining / 12,000 Reception
A newly renovated multi-purpose stadium with the world’s
largest retractable roof. Home to the BC Lions of the CanadianFootball League (CFL) and the Whitecaps FC of Major League
Soccer (MLS).
ROGERS AREA
Capacity: 1,000 Dining / 1,500 Reception
With its state of the art design and audio visual functionality,
Rogers Arena is the venue of choice for celebrity performances.
This unique venue converts into various configurations withseating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 20,000.
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER STATION
Capacity: 750 Dining / 1,200+ Reception
This bright and flexible 20,000 sq ft meeting and reception spaceis housed in a renovated mid-1950’s locomotive maintenancebuilding, combining a nostalgic feel with contemporary design.

Unique Venues
TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE
Capacity: 750 Dining / 1,200 Reception
Provides an imaginative backdrop for special events, includes
many captivating exhibit galleries.
CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE AND PARK
Capacity: 130 Dining 800 / Reception
The Canyon Lookout located at the north end of Capilano
Suspension Bridge features a deck cantilevered 300 feet above
the rushing waters of Capilano River. Heated tents allow thisarea to be used during any season.
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM MARINE SCIENCE CENTRE
Capacity: 600 Dining / 2,400 Reception
Formal dining among beluga whales to cocktail receptions in aliving art gallery-style setting with tropical fish, reef sharks, andBritish Columbia themed exhibits.
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
Capacity: 250 Dining / 500 Reception
Historic turn-of-the-century building with marble walls, columns
and steps as backdrop to the contemporary and historic exhibits.

VANCOUVER LOOKOUT
Capacity: 250 Dining / 500 Reception
Located high above the city, the Vancouver Lookout provides aspectacular 360-degree view of the urban and natural settings ofthe harbour and North Shore Mountains.
STANLEY PARK PAVILION
Capacity: 200 Dining or 1,000 (with tents)
1,000+ Reception (with tents)
Heritage building nestled within the Rose Gardens in Stanley
Park with rustic charm and options for outdoor tenting on grass.
BOAT AND YACHT CHARTERS
Capacity: 275 Dining / 450 Reception
Explore and celebrate an event on the Pacific Ocean whilesurrounded by mountains and cityscape.
SFU MORRIS J WOSK CENTRE FOR DIALOGUE
Capacity: 200 Dining / 300 Reception
SFU’s award-winning renovation of a magnificent old bankbuilding was designed specifically to facilitate dialogue andenhance interaction.

AIR & GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Accessibility
Coordinating your delegates’ travel from one location to the next is a major challenge in most cities. Thankfully, Vancouver makes
things easy with its reliable, clean, green and efficient public transportation network; its variety of coach companies providing grouptravel options; and its world-class network of ferries designed to move people and cars throughout the surrounding region with
comfort and ease.
GETTING TO VANCOUVER BY AIR:
The Vancouver International Airport (YVR)• Voted Best Airport in North America for the sixth year in a row• Provides access to over 100 destinations• Premier gateway to the Asia-Pacific region• 25 minutes south of downtown Vancouver (9.3 miles / 15 km)• Transfer service to downtown via SkyTrain lightrapid transit system ($9 Cdn)
• 226 arriving International flights per week (excluding USA)• 29 arriving International flights per day (excluding USA)• 78 arriving US flights per day• 235 arriving domestic flights per day• 53 airlines servicing the YVR to 110 non stop destinations• 19 million+ passengers served annually
BY CAR & TRAIL:• Three hour drive from Seattle across Canada/U.S. border• VIA Rail, Amtrak and Rocky Mountaineer all offer rail
service to and from Vancouver

GETTING AROUND VANCOUVER BY FOOT:• All delegates need to get around in Vancouver are their feet
• Vancouver is rated Canada’s most walkable city
• Downtown core has 19 convention hotels and the
Vancouver Convention Centre all within a one mile radius
BY PUBLIC TRANSIT & COACH:• TransLink operates over 100 public buses, the SkyTrain,
and the SeaBus• Fares range from $2.75 to $5.50• SkyTrain stations are wheelchair accessible• Scenic SeaBus connects North Vancouver to Vancouver
in 12 minutes• Vancouver has many affordable and efficient coachcompanies for various group sizes

TransLink Public Transit
BUS
Vancouver’s vast network of buses, trolleys and community
shuttles link to various hubs, SkyTrain stations and tourist
destinations throughout Metro Vancouver.
SEABUSThe SeaBus is a passenger only ferry that crosses the Burrard
Inlet, connecting downtown Vancouver with the North Shore in 12
minutes. Each ferry can seat up to 400 passengers at a time, anddeparts every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes inthe evening.

SKYTRAIN
SkyTrain is one of the longest automated driverless light rapidtransit systems in the world. The Expo and Millennium SkyTrain
Lines connect downtown Vancouver with the cities of Burnaby,
New Westminster and Surrey. The Canada Line connects
downtown Vancouver to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
and the city of Richmond.

FARES
Buying a single fare lets you travel for up to 90 minutes across theLower Mainland, allowing you to hop on and off. You can travel for
one, two or three zones by bus, SeaBus or SkyTrain. The Skytrain
fare from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to downtown
Vancouver is $9CDN and the return is $4CDN.
Weekdays from start of service to 6:30 p.m.
Zone 			Adult Price
Concession Price
1 Zone$2.75$1.75
2 Zone$4$2.75
3 Zone$5.50$3.75
Weekdays after 6:30 p.m. and all day Weekends and Holidays.
Zone 			Adult Price
Concession PriceAll Zones$2.75 		$1.75TransLink has been operating in Vancouver for 125 years.
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ACTIVITIESFull Day Excursions
WHISTLER RESORT BY LAND
Starting with a scenic ride along the Sea to Sky Highway,
this excursion will take you to the alpine village of Whistler. From
crisp mountain air to crystal clear lakes and lush emerald forests,
Whistler Resort is a natural year-round playground. You may decideto go for lunch at the top of the mountain or enjoy an unlimited
bounty of outdoor activities or simply stroll through thecobblestone walkways and exquisite boutiques.

WHITEWATER ADVENTURE
Enjoy a full day of exciting Class III and IV rapids. Self-bailing,state of the art rafts provide the ultimate in safety and comfort
on this one-day adventure. Raft along inspiring wilderness withglaciers, waterfalls and the opportunity to see wildlife in theirnatural habitat. Everyone on the raft has a paddle, and under
the direction of your experienced guide, a sense of teamwork
is quickly established.

ENCHANTING VICTORIA
Sail through the Gulf Islands on board a BC Ferry to Victoria, theprovince’s capital city and the last stronghold of British refinement.
Many of the brick and stone buildings from the last century havebeen restored, adding to the scenic beauty of the city. British
influence remains today in its red double-decker buses,
turn-of-the-century buildings, and tweedy woolen shops. Include
a visit to the Butchart Gardens, world-famous for spectacular
year-round floral displays.

WHALE-WATCHING ADVENTURE
Every year between May and November, Orca whales pursue
migrating salmon in the Georgia Strait, the channel that separates
the mainland from Vancouver Island. Embark a semi-covered vessel
for safari guided by a trained naturalist. Admire these magnificent
creatures, which were worshipped by the natives, hunted by ourforefathers, and who have intrigued scientists ever since.

BOWEN ISLAND EXCURSION
Enjoy a short ride to Horseshoe Bay before boarding a ferry formagical Bowen Island. Take an interpretive nature walk throughthe rainforest around Killarney Lake at the foot of Mt. Gardner.
Come back to the village for a picnic lunch prepared by a local
culinary chef. After roaming the quaint village of Bowen Island,
go to Snug Cove to return to downtown Vancouver either by
ferry or floatplane.

HELI-RAFTING EXCURSIONShow your meeting delegates the beauty of British Columbia
from both air and river on a Heli-Rafting excursion. Tours begins
with a breathtaking helicopter ride over volcanoes and waterfalls
followed by a thrilling whitewater rafting experience in Whistler.
Exceptional food, knowledgeable guides and incredible scenerymake this single-day rafting getaway the experience of a lifetime.
Tours are available April through September and last six hours.

Half Day Excursions
VANCOUVER CITY TOUR
Experienced guides escort you to the magnificent 400
hectare (1,000 acre) Stanley Park with time to wander among
the original Native Indian Totem Poles and a stop at Prospect
Point. The coach will then wind its way past English Bay andthe famous beaches of the polar bear swim, along fashionable
Robson Street and over False Creek to Queen Elizabeth Park
where guests can admire a panoramic view from this extinct
volcano with its sunken gardens.
NORTH SHORE EXCURSION
Make the short journey across the Lions Gate Bridge to theNorth Shore and the world-famous Capilano Suspension Bridge
Park. Cliffwalk, the newest attraction, is a heart-stopping cliffsidejourney on suspended walkways jutting out from the granite cliff
face above Capilano River. Next, ride to the top of Grouse Mountain Resort and try the adrenaline-pumping Mountain Zipline
course, or visit with the Grizzly Bears. Grouse is accessible onlyby the Skyride, North America’s largest aerial tramway system.

CHINATOWN WALKING TOUR
Explore Chinatown’s intriguing sights and fragrances and get
an up close and personal look into Vancouver’s important Asian
community. Glimpse into the centuries old herbal culture of Chinese
pharmacy and admire the beauty of the jade, china, and silk of
the Orient.
GRANVILLE ISLAND SNAPSHOT
Come and join the locals on Granville Island! Printmakers, glass
artists, potters, and craftspeople work and display their creations
around the island. Visit the lively public market, enjoy street
performers, and take a tour of the brewery.
HOWE SOUND SEA SAFARI
Grab a seat on a deluxe inflatable outboard taking you on a 2.5
Hour Howe Sound safari adventure to view the stunning sceneryand wildlife which makes coastal British Columbia world famous.
CHEF GUIDED MARKET TOURS
There is no better way to take in the distinct cultures present inVancouver than through your taste buds. Culinary-adventurers
can join some of the province’s top chefs for small-groupguided tours of Vancouver’s top foodie districts.

PRE AND POSTPre & Post Travel Spring & Summer
WHISTLER
From Vancouver, a scenic two-hour drive north along the Sea to
Sky Highway leads to Whistler. The European ski resort styled
village offers a wide selection of restaurants, coffee shops, spasand retail stores. Until the ski season starts in late November, themountains are turned over to hikers and mountain bikers, andgolfers. The PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola –the highest and longest
unsupported horizontal lift span in the world provides spectacular
views from 415 metres (1,362 feet) above the valley floor.
VICTORIA & VANCOUVER ISLAND
A ninety-minute ferry ride provides access to British Columbia’s
capital city – Victoria (also accessible from Vancouver by floatplaneor helicopter). In Victoria, highlights include traditional afternoon
tea at The Fairmont Empress hotel, the Butchart Gardens, theRoyal British Columbia Museum, Chinatown and the Galloping
Goose Trail. Further west you’ll find miles of sandy beach andrugged coast at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve lending tomany outdoor recreation activities such as whale watching, surfing,kayaking and beachcombing.

VANCOUVER ALASKA CRUISE
From May to October Alaska cruises offer some of the world’s
most spectacular scenery - and a variety of travel packages.
Classic seven day cruises travel through the Inside Passage
offering the wondrous mazes of forested islands, glacier-carved
fjords and Southeast Alaska’s most popular, frontier friendly ports.
THOMPSON OKANAGAN VALLEY
The Thompson Okanagan valley is a four to six hour drive or shortflight into Kamloops, Penticton, or Kelowna. With its green valleys,
bountiful orchards, crystal clear lakes and mountain resorts, thearea abounds with things to do and see, including golfing, winery
tours, and hiking.
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN
Rocky Mountaineer offers unique train journeys through thescenic landscapes of British Columbia and Alberta ranging inlength from 2 to 16 days. Best known for the internationallyacclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail
journey through Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, thecompany also offers a daily three-hour experience between the2010 Winter Olympic host cities of Vancouver and Whistler, BC.

MORE VANCOUVERVANCOUVER IS CANADA’S PACIFIC GEM, A CLEAN, SAFE AND VIBRANT COSMOPOLITAN CITYNESTLED BETWEEN THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH SHORE MOUNTAINSMetro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau
Suite 210-200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 3L6
Tel 604.682.2222 www.tourismvancouver.com/meetings@MeetVancouver