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MPI’S MEETING GUIDE TO CANADA 2011 Whistler, British Columbia whistler.com/meetings It’s a place where the mountains meet the sky, where elevated perspectives open minds to a new realm of possibility and where monumental meetings are made easy. Whistler is Canada’s explore and difficult to forget. A variety of activity options, lodging to suit a range of budgets, dining and shopping are all within walking distance of both the Whistler Conference Centre and the base of the majestic Whistler Blackcomb Mountains. Retreats and Adventures Making memories in the mountains can be a multi-faceted experience: adventurous, relaxing, educational and activity options vary with the seasons. The world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola connects Whistler Mountain with Blackcomb Mountain, opening up a breathtaking realm of skiing, snowboarding, hiking and sightseeing possibilities. Putting the dual mountain spin on a Whistler event can create an elevated experience. After a productive day, get pampered in one of many rejuvenating spas. Circle from relaxation back to exhilaration and sample Whistler’s broad range of activities: From ATV tours to ziplining high in the forest canopy to golf, mountain biking and so much more, there’s adventure awaiting everyone. Meeting Venues Conveniently situated in the heart of Whistler Village, the Whistler Conference Centre offers flexibility, first-class cuisine and exceptional sustainability. Depending upon your requirements, consider booking the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, inspiring 2010 Winter Games venues or the beautiful and informative Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Add the soul of the mountains to your next group event—and discover how Whistler’s abundant amenities can be packaged to best fulfill your needs. Events hosted in Whistler truly are as memorable as they are spectacular. Call (888) 869-2777 or visit whistler.com/meetings for more information. premier year-round leisure and meeting destination and also recently Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Mountain magic flows from the soaring peaks into the village streets where leisurely strolls are enhanced by inspiring alpine views. In Whistler, group events can effortlessly evolve into memorable occasions. Welcoming all with its vibrant atmosphere, West Coast style, impeccable service, large conference capacity and incomparable natural beauty, Whistler has quickly become one of the more popular and accessible venues for incentive travel, conferences and meetings. It offers plentiful accommodation options—including brand name hotels such as Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, Pan Pacific and Westin—so you can choose the perfect home-away-from-home. Whistler’s compact, pedestrian-friendly village—nestled in the Coast Mountains 75 miles north of Vancouver, British Columbia—is easy to 20 one+ 0 2.11 SUPPLEMENT http://www.whistler.com/meetings http://www.whistler.com/meetings http://www.whistler.com/meetings

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of One + February 2011

One + February 2011
Contents
Energy of Many
Impressions
The Productivity Cloud
Overheard
Agenda
MPIWeb Connect
Thoughts+Leaders
Events for Life
Gateway to the Future
Top Spots
It Was Not Interesting
Irrelevant
The Wrong Words
Up to Snuff
That’s Enough Facebook
Super Foods to the Rescue
Shoring Resources
Jack and Smoke
Accidentally on Purpose
Staying on Top of Tech
The Joy of Work
Plan to Run
Productivity on the Go
Angel of the Favelas
Your Community
Making a Difference
Until We Meet Again
MPI’s 2011 Meeting Guide to Canada
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Banff Centre
Ottawa Tourism
Tourisme Montréal
The Buzz
InterContinental Canada
Caesars Windsor
Vintage Hotels
The Great Green North
Whistler, British Columbia
Meetings and Conventions Calgary
Scotiabank Convention Centre

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