2009 Vancouver Official Travel Planner Guide - (Page 1) Introducing Vancouver Welcome to British Columbia Suite 210 – 200 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C 3L6 604.682.2222, Fax: 604.682.1717 tourismvancouver.com Director of Marketing & Corporate Sponsorships Sarah Kirby Yung, mba Manager, Marketing Services James Killer Marketing Services Production Coordinator Natalie Quesnel Graphic Designer Matthew Wells Published By: Weaver Multimedia Group Sales Office: Suite 523 – 409 Granville Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C IT2 There are few places in the world like Vancouver — a cosmopolitan city anchoring the province of British Columbia, a place we really believe is the best place on earth to live, work, study and visit. Vancouver is blessed with a spectacular setting, vibrant arts and culture scene, fabulous restaurants, wonderful attractions, exciting events, terrific hotels, and amazing parks and beaches. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities and top travel destinations,Vancouver is gearing up to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Games will attract even more international media attention and investment from the business community. No matter what time of year, there is an endless list of things to see and do for both residents and visitors alike. We look forward to sharing our genuine British Columbia hospitality with you, and your clients, as you visit Vancouver and explore all the other wonders our province has to offer. — Premier Gordon Campbell, Province of British Columbia At Tourism Vancouver, we strive daily to exceed our customers’ expectations. Working closely with more than 1,000 members, we help to create memorable and meaningful experiences for each one of our customers. Our highly skilled Travel Trade team is committed to sharing their product knowledge and business expertise with you, as well as providing individual and timely attention for the assistance you require. We trust you’ll find this publication to be a key tool in planning for your client’s visit. On behalf of our board, staff and members, thank you for choosing Vancouver. — Geoffrey Howes, Chair, Board of Directors, Tourism Vancouver; Director of Operations, Toseki Entertainment MULTIMEDIA GROUP TM 604.697.9114, Fax: 604.697.9113 Corporate Office: 1.800.303.9328 www.weaver-group.com Publisher John Reynolds Regional Managing Editor Gwen Gray Editor Hannah Pierce Senior Graphic Designer Hernán Sosa Graphic Designer Annie Chambliss Account Executive Joanne Walsh National Sales Director Thomas Hoagland Photography Andrea Golod, Nicole Cross Design Services Manager Table of Sami Wallingford Ad Design Chris Gregori, Sean Mahaffey Digital Imaging Michelle Graham Publications Manager Morgan Stewart Advertising Coordination Laura Everitt, Contents Introducing Vancouver 2 4 6 The Perfect Setting for Natural and Urban Attractions Tourism Vancouver & the Travel Trade Team General Information 42 52 Emily Hagen, Travis Owen Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Bureau members as of May 2008. 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Corporate information and advertising specifications available at www.weaver-group.com. 1 Accommodation Getting to & Around Vancouver Specialty Travel Markets & Groups 60 61 62 64 66 Student & Youth Travel English as a Second Language Gay & Lesbian Travel Cruising Vancouver – Alaska & Beyond Education & Industry Services 60 8 Must-See Neighbourhoods & Shopping Dining & Nightlife Things to See & Do 20 25 27 28 32 37 38 40 Attractions & Museums Entertainment, Arts & Culture Golf Activities & Adventures Family-Friendly Vancouver Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Winter Activities Calendar of Events 68 70 73 13 20 Beyond Vancouver Index Maps Cover Photography: False Creek skyline ©Tourism Vancouver; Zip treking girl ©Tourism Vancouver/Grouse Mountain; Snowshoeing couple ©Tourism Vancouver/John Sinal; Kayaking group ©Tourism Vancouver/ Tourism BC; Blue Water Café dining ©Tourism Vancouver/John Sinal; Robson Street ©Tourism Vancouver/John Sinal c a l l 6 0 4 . 6 8 2 . 2 2 2 2 t o d a y f o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n 1 http://tourismvancouver.com http://tourismvancouver.com http://www.weaver-group.com http://www.weaver-group.com http://www.weaver-group.com
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