DCA MID YEAR MEETING FAIRMONT LE CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC, CANADA Wednesday, July 19 Sunday, July 23, 2017
Preliminary Schedule of Events Wednesday, July 19 8:30 am - 9:30 am Executive Committee * 9:30 am - 11:00 am Board of Directors * 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Leadership Council joins Board of Directors * 12:30 pm Board & Leadership Lunch with Spouses * 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Old Quebec Street Festival & Welcome Dinner 8:30 am - 10:00 am Government Relations Committee 10:15 am - 11:30 am Town Hall & Guest Speaker 12:30 5:30 pm Canyoning An Adventure of a Lifetime 1:00 4:00 pm Walking Tour of Old Quebec City 1:00 4:30 pm Visit of the Citadelle & Governors Residence 6:30 pm Manoir Montmorency Dinner 8:30 am - 9:15 am Membership Committee 9:30 am - 10:30 am Safety/Risk Management Committee 10:45 am - 11:45 am HDD Committee 12:30 4:30 pm Quebec City Food Tour 12:30 6:00 pm Zip-line & Ferrata At Canyon St. Anne 12:45 pm Departure to Golf Outing 1:00 4:00 pm St. Lawrence River Cruise & Walking Tour Afternoon Open for family activities Evening Open Saturday, July 22 9:00 am - 10:15 am Workforce Development Meeting 10:30 am - 12:00 pm OQ Portability Working Session 12:45 4:45 pm Flavor Trail of the Island of Orleans 1:00 5:00 pm Bicycle Ride on the South Shore Evening Closing Dinner at the Musée de la Civilization Sunday, July 23 Departure arrangements on own * Closed meeting ** Optional activities
Registration & Hotel Information REGISTRATION FEES Member couple: $2000 Age 21+: $900 Age 11-20: $300 Age 0-10: No charge HOTEL RESERVATIONS & RATES Room Type Rates Rates Single/Double Single/Double (Canadian Funds) (USD Appox. Equiv.) Deluxe $339.00 $262.74 Fairmont Deluxe City View $369.00 $286.02 Deluxe Riverview $429.00 $332.53 Registration Deadline is June 21, 2017 The registration fee after this date is $2200 per couple. DCA Mid Year Meeting registration is online Go to www.dcaweb.org and click Register Now in the registration box on the home page. Follow the online instructions to complete your registration. If you have questions, please contact events@dcaweb.org. Room rates are based on single or double occupancy. Children up to and including the age of 18 years who share with their parents are no charge. Maximum occupancy per room is 4 people. Each extra person sharing a room over the age of 18 will be charged an additional $30.00 CAD per person. All rooms rates are subject to applicable provincial and local taxes. Current accumulative tax rate is 17.975%. Room rates apply for up to three days before and three days after conference dates, on a space available basis. Hotel reservations can be made by the web or via phone. On-line reservation website: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/2017dca To make via phone, Call hotel reservations 1.800.441.1414. Identify yourself by letting the reservationist know you are with Distribution Contractors Association. Group booking code: 07172017_008.
Social Activities Street Festival Quebec Style Welcome Dinner Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Wednesday, July 19 Strolling the streets of Old Québec is like journeying back in time. This evening, as we say hello to old friends and meet new friends, musicians, acrobats and jugglers will greet DCA for our own street festival. Evening on own to explore the City after nightfall Manoir Montmorency Manoir Montmorency (Montmorency Manor) was the summer residence of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and father of Queen Victoria, perhaps the greatest of all British sovereigns. The house, build in 1781, sits outside Quebec City surrounded by the lovely old Montmorency Falls Park. We will enjoy a dinner on the grounds of the Manor overlooking the beautiful park and magnificent waterfalls. Closing Dinner at the Musée de la Civilization (Museum of Civilization) Saturday, July 22 As we bring to a close the DCA Mid Year Meeting, the RDV 2017 Tall Ship Regatta is ending as well. After dinner, we will walk to the shores of the St Lawrence River to view the spectacular fireworks display bidding farewell to the Tall Ship Regatta in Quebec City.
Quebec Optional Activities Walking Tour of Old Quebec City 1:00 4:00 pm Take a step back in time and visit the only walled city north of Mexico. This enclave of cobbled lanes and winding streets weaves together monuments, museums, churches, shops and outdoor cafes. See and feel the unique old world ambiance of Québec City. Old Québec will offer you pleasant surprises at every turn. The tour begins at the hotel and ends at Place Royale, the cradle of French civilization in North America, located in the lower part of Old Québec. This tour includes a ride in the funicular, an inclined cable railway that links Upper Town to Lower Town. After the walking tour, you will have time to explore the boutiques, restaurants and hidden charms of Old Québec. The tour will take place rain or shine. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes & light water repellant jacket Fee: $50.00 per person Visit of the Citadelle & Governors Residence 1:00 4:30 pm Citadelle of Québec is located atop Cap Diamant. It constitutes the eastern flank of Québec s fortifications. Inspired by it, romantic writers have called Québec the Gibraltar of America. In 1820, the construction of the Citadelle began and it lasted for more than 30 years. The star-shaped plan of the Citadelle is characteristic of Vauban fortifications. The continued presence of the Royal 22e Regiment at the Citadel since 1920 makes it the largest fortified group of buildings still occupied by troops in North America. The Governor General Residence is located in the heart of the Citadelle, overlooking the majestic St. Lawrence River. The structure has served as the second official home and workplace of Canada s governors general since 1872. The tour will take place rain or shine. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes & light water repellant jacket Fee: $65.00 per person Golf Outing at Golf de la Faume 12:30 pm departure from hotel Accept the challenge and don t miss the opportunity to put the 7,038 yard course of Golf de la Faune to the test. The spectacular beauty of the vast Laurentian Mountains and the unique panorama of a meticulously preserved wetland awaits you within the heart of Québec City. The Golf de la Faune is a links style course. If you are successful in avoiding the 8 water hazards and 45 sand traps, the pin placements on the huge 8500 sq. ft. greens should be enough to satisfy or terrify the most avid golfers. Fee includes: round-trip motor coach transportation, green fees, cart rental, boxed lunch and beverage cart during play. Fee: $195 per person Club Rental: $55
Canyoning An Adventure of a Lifetime! 12:30 pm 5:30 pm A few steps from Mont-Saint-Anne, Canyoning-Québec offers an amazing experience of rappeling in the Jean- Larose waterfalls A great canyoning classic for all experience levels, from pure beginner to adventurer. After an introduction clinic to rappel on rope, you will abseil in two vertical falls of 12 and 19 meters, monitored by professional guides. You will swim in deep pools at the bottom of each cascade. We will also offer the option to jump off the cliff in a deep-water pool, 7 meters high! You will enjoy a spectacular viewpoint while repelling down in a refreshing spray. Truly an exhilarating adventure. Notes: All necessary equipment will be provided Participants to bring and wear their bathing suit, water shoes & towel. Participants need to be in good shape. Fee $200 per person Quebec City Food Tour 12:30 4:30 pm Step along some of the unbeaten paths for an authentic and tasteful Quebec City experience. If you like local food, culture and insiders secrets this experience is for you. Discover the emerging and charming Quartier St-Roch, meet the passionate entrepreneurs of the area, taste their local creations and get in the heart of the active and diverse foodie scene! This is a fun mix of culinary exploration and cultural immersion in Québec City s most diverse neighborhood. Stops are made to showcase St-Roch s specialties, which includes enough delicious bites, tea, and craft beer to make up a hearty and satisfying lunch. The tour also covers historically significant sites, unique European architectures, and lets you in on local tips, anecdotes, and secrets! Notes: The tour is vegetarian, vegan and gluten allergy friendly. This walking tour will take place rain or shine. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes. Fee: $195 Per person
Zip-line & Ferrata at Canyon St. Anne 12:30 6:00 pm Discover the thrilling and magical St. Anne Canyon. This unique activity provides exhilarating views and vertical perspective of the canyon. First, via Ferrata courses. Via Ferrata is Italian for Iron Way, a climbing route with permanent fixed cables for protection and metal ladder rungs to ease your movement over rock. This is an awesome experience for travelers of all abilities with no climbing experience necessary. Second, experience the next best thing to flying with a thrilling zip-line adventure! Gliding high over the Canyon (60 meters high) and 50 meters long. An unforgettable thrill! Professional guides are with you every step of the way. All necessary equipment will be provided Weight restriction: 220 lbs & maximum waist line for Harness: 40 and 27 for thighs. Participants need to be in good shape. Not recommended for people afraid of heights as parts of the activity takes you to high grounds. Fees: $195 per person St. Lawrence River Cruise & Walking Tour 1:00 pm 4:00 pm This combined excursion will give you the best of both worlds! A river cruise on the majestic St. Lawrence River and a discovery of Old Québec Take a step back in time and visit the only walled city north of Mexico. This enclave of cobbled lanes and winding streets weaves together monuments, museums, churches, shops and outdoor cafes. The tour gives an overlook of the Fortifications, the Petit-Champlain district and Place Royale. Then, jump on board the M/V Louis-Jolliet for a nice afternoon cruise. This excursion is a rendezvous with history and a simple lesson in geography. Feel the breeze and admire the landscape. Afterwards, you will have time to explore the boutiques, restaurants and hidden charms of Old Québec. The tour will take place rain or shine. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes & light water repellant jacket. Fee: $110 per person Register online at www.dcaweb.org Registration & Housing Deadline is June 21, 2017
Flavor Trail of the Island of Orleans Saturday, July 22 12:45 pm 4:45 pm This gourmet tour will introduce you to the culture and the history of the region s first settlers. Let yourself be enchanted by its beauty, its tradition and pastoral and seasonal rhythms. Leaving the heart of Québec City, you will be led on the beautiful and historic Island of Orleans where stops will be made to discover and taste local products. Vineyard hectares of land that lays on the shore of the St. Lawrence River. Cider factory a real pioneer in its field this cider factory grows apples and makes ice and sparkling ciders. The orchard is 6 hectares (3000 apple trees) in which is growing 10 apple varieties Cassis anyone? In the tradition established by their father, this black currant farm has been synonymous with passion and innovation since 1992 with products of the highest quality, including a Crème de Cassis. Bicycle Ride on the South Shore Saturday, July 22 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Discover the old city s history and the charms of the south shore of Québec while enjoying a smooth bicycle ride with an expert guide. Admire new point of views of the river. Get acquainted with its characteristics and its role in history. This beautiful healthy ride will start off in the Old Port of Québec, transfer to the shop by mini coach, where participants will get their bicycle attire before heading towards the ferryboat for a 15 minute river crossing. The rest of the activity will take place on the south shore offering a fabulous view of the city of Québec. Participants gender and height will be requested. Fee: $80 per person The tour will take place rain or shine. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes & light water repellant jacket. Fee: $140 per person
Hotel & Location Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac 1 Rue des Carrières, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 4P5, Canada Phone: +1 418-692-3861 Fairmont Le Château Frontenac has a colorful 120-year history. Originally designed as the ideal stopover for railway travelers, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac was built by Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway 19th century. The design was inspired by the architectural styles of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. For more than a century, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac luxury hotel in Québec City has been the true-life castle of many people s dreams. Everyone from the young to the old, music to film stars, sports personalities to political figures. Transportation To & From Airport Taxi service is readily available to and from the airport. Approximate fee is $33 40. Specialty vehicles can be booked through: Limousine A1 Tel.: 1 418 523-5059 http://www.limousinequebec.com Office opening hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday Attire The attire for the entire Mid Year Meeting is city casual. Clothing and footwear should be appropriate for the temperature, chance of light showers and activities. Time & Weather End of July: Sunrise 5:10 am Sunset 8:30 pm Temperature: Daytime temperatures in the upper 70 s and evening temperatures fall to the mid 50 s. There is a chance of showers throughout the week. Distribution Contractors Association 101 W. Renner Rd., Suite 460 Richardson, TX 75082 (972) 680-0261 Fax (972) 680-0461 events@dcaweb.org www.dcaweb.org Distribution Contractors Association DCAtweets Distribution Contractors Association