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Arrival at Vancouver International Terminal It can be a long walk, mobility assistance is available Well signed Visitors to Canada Passport Requirements to Clear Canadian Customs You must collect your baggage; free carts; paperwork collected just before the exit. Exiting the Secured Area Information booth & assistance available Currency Exchange & an ATM that dispenses Canadian Currency Walk Straight ahead to Taxi Stand & the Canada Line. Taxi to Hotel about $20 Canada Line to Hotel is a 1 Zone fare $6.75 each for seniors.
Exit the International Terminal Walk under the covered walkway Elevator or escalator up two levels. Canadian currency or credit card (Visa, Master Card; American Express Card won t work, limited international acceptance) Rental Cars --- Follow the signs, located at lower level of the parking lot
Canada Line Station is Bridgeport (3 rd stop) Arriving by car, confirm the location of the Free Parking lot at check-in. Valet service is also available; at either hotel entrance.
The Hotel at the River Rock The Hotel is separated by a roadway from the Major Resort Complex. The Front Desk is at Street Level. Arriving by Canada Line there is a direct connection into the hotel. If you arrive at the resort hotel, it is an easy walk back. Registration at either desk Delegates may access the meeting rooms in the Resort building via covered walkway, no need to walk outside.
Rooms at the River Rock 35 rooms with two queen Beds booked 50 rooms with 1 King bed booked. Pricing as per Registration documentation. Rooms are only held until April 18, 2015 & then they are released. Remember to book early for the before or after conference rooms; held on availability only for 3 days before and 3 days afterwards.
Sunday Area Meeting Rooms The Smaller Meeting Rooms are in the waterfront Conference Centre The Mid-West Area requested an early meeting time Lillooet Room booked Sunday morning; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Meeting Rooms for the following afternoon sessions: The North west / Alaska meeting commences at 1:00 pm
The Hotel Directions to CRA Registration Easy access from The Hotel via the covered walkway that connects to the Convention Level.
Registration Desk Location Sunday, May 17, 2015 Registration Desk will be set up in Whistler Ballroom C Registration Desk Hours 10:00 am -5:00 pm Registration Desk Organization Information Packages Vancouver Travel Information as a Do it on Your Own Desk Brochures on typical tourism destinations Nearby shopping centres & attractions Nearby restaurants How to best utilize TransLink from the hotel. Hospitality Room is located here, Whistler Ballroom C
First Dinner at the River Rock, Sunday May 17 No Host Bar hours Stand-up reception; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Foyer, Whistler Ballroom A & B Dinner Whistler Ballrooms A & B Entertainment Les Jammers
Monday night at the Vancouver Aquarium Bus transportation from River Rock through downtown Vancouver to Stanley Park. Aquarium Tour Outdoor pool; Dolphin Show scheduled for our group CRA Vancouver Chapter has several Aquarium volunteers who will lead the guided tours Buffet Dinner with backdrops being the various Marine Exhibits Night illumination bus tour back to our hotel in Richmond
Tuesday Night Dinner at the River Rock Keynote Speaker is Joe Laymon, Chevron VP of Human Resources. Dinner will be held in Whistler Ballroom A & B
Monday s Spousal Tour Tour to Granville Island Several Vancouver highlights on the bus routes before arrival and at departure. Note the high bus cost per hour. (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Granville Island highlights Small artisan shops Marine theme shops Canadian First Nations shops Pottery studios Fresh Foods Marketplace Restaurants Local Brewery and tasting room Lunch will be at the Keg Restaurant. Water taxi inner False Creek tours are also available for a fee Different bus route back to the hotel
Tuesday s Spousal Tour Bus tour through Richmond & the Steveston Village Lunch at a local restaurant University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology
Museum of Anthropology Tour Guided Tour through the museum or you may choose a slower pace and wander on your own.
Travel Information Desk at Registration Do it on your own tips Information for those planning to utilize the Transit System in Vancouver to see the various sights. Host City representatives will provide guidance and brochures on the various attractions
Short Transit ride the Vancouver Art Gallery The Canada Line station is Vancouver Centre then a two block walk to Vancouver s Art Gallery. Enjoy a gallery tour then head upstairs to the cafeteria for lunch and on a sunny day the south facing terrace offers views over the terraced gardens. Boutique shopping stores are nearby on Robson Street. See the Vancouver Travel desk at registration for more details
Things to do Around the Resort Steveston Village (taxi from the hotel) Chinese Night Market Walking distance from the hotel Friday through Sunday
Regional Shopping Centres Richmond Area Richmond Centre Lansdowne Centre Both nearby on Canada Line Vancouver Area Oakridge Centre (Canada Line) Canada Line, Vancouver City Centre Station Pacific Centre Robson Street Granville Street Canada Line, Waterfront Station Historic Gastown shops Sinclair Centre Shops Burnaby Metro Town, BC s largest Shopping Centre Access via Canada Line to Waterfront station; connect to Sky Train to Burnaby.
Trade & Convention Centre Waterfront walk from Canada Line Waterfront Station to Stanley Park Convention Centre Attractions Restaurants Fly over Canada. Video Presentation / Ride Cruise Ship Terminal Sea Bus transportation to the North Shore. Hop-on-Hop-off Bus departure point Free shuttle bus transportation to the Capilano Suspension Bridge on the North Shore
Capilano Suspension Bridge Delegates extending their stay in Vancouver might enjoy an afternoon at another major Vancouver Tourist attraction http://www.capbridge.c om
Sea to Sky Gondola This new tourist attraction is easily reachable by car in about 45 minutes. http://www.seatoskygondola.c om/
Travel Information on Stanley Park More do it on Your Own excursions Trip to Stanley Park Canada Line to Waterfront Station ; then bus #19 on West Pender Street heading west into the park. Visit Vancouver Police Mounted Squad s Horse Stable; near the Rose Garden. Visit the Rose Garden Walk the Sea Wall (rental cycles also available) Stanley Park is also on the Hopon-Hop-off bus tour.
Pre-conference Cruise on the West Coast There are many cruise companies re-positioning their ships to the west coast for summer cruises to Alaska San Diego and Los Angeles often have three day west coast cruises to either Vancouver or Seattle. Shuttle bus service is available from Seattle to Vancouver Check your favorite cruise company for schedules.
Pre Conference Activity Delegates arriving early may wish to visit the Van Dusen Gardens & the All British Car Show Saturday, May 16, 2015 Oak Street at 37 th Avenue in Vancouver Accessible via the Canada Line to Oakridge Station & transit bus west on 41 st Ave to Oak Street. Spring flowers & a great outdoor car show.
Post Conference optional Alaska Cruises Good cruise values for 7 day return trip cruises departing Vancouver Harbour Currently there appears to be only two options with ships returning to Vancouver Wednesday May 20, HAL Volendam, 7 day return Saturday, May 23, HAL Noordam, 7 day return See the Port of Vancouver web site for other options either before or after the conference. www.portmetrovancouver.co m Alaska Cruise Ship Departures are also available out od Seattle. Shuttle Bus transportation to Seattle is available; then fly back home from Seattle.