| Welcome Reception | |
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| Date: | Sunday, September 12, 2010 |
| Time: | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Westin Bayshore |
| Cost: | Included in the registration fee for full delegates, students, and registered accompanying persons |
| Additional tickets: | $60 per person |
| All delegates and accompanying persons are invited to attend the Welcome Reception. Held in the Westin Bayshore, this casual affair will feature western Canadian hospitality, local cuisine, and great entertainment. Depending on the weather, take time to stroll around the outside pool and gaze across Vancouver harbour to the beautiful North Shore mountains, while watching the sun set over Stanley Park. | |
| Accompanying Persons' Orientation and Morning Coffee | |
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| Date: | Monday, September 13, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. |
| Venue: | Westin Bayshore |
| Cost: | Included in the registration fee of registered accompanying persons |
| Additional tickets: | $17 per person |
| All accompanying persons are welcome to attend this morning get together to meet each other and enjoy a morning continental breakfast. Vancouver Tourism staff will describe the numerous activities and tours available in the Greater Vancouver region, answer any questions you may have on dining-out options, and to assist you in making any arrangements you may wish to make. | |
| Optional Evening Dinner Cruise | |
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| Date: | Monday, September 13, 2010 |
| Time: | 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Fairweather Cruises and Events Ltd. |
| Cost: | $75 per person |
| Departing from Coal Harbour, adjacent to Westin Bayshore, you will take a cruise of the spectacular Vancouver harbour waterfront while dining on the best of northwest cuisine. Learn about Vancouver while soaking up spectacular mountain and ocean views. | |
| Optional Green Building Tour | |
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| Date: | Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |
| Time: | 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Cascadia Regional Green Building Council |
| Cost: | $25 per person |
| This walking tour will showcase innovative and progressive green buildings in downtown Vancouver and answer the question “What makes them green?” Come and learn how to minimize environmental impacts by using fewer resources in construction, operation and future demolition phases. Learn about green features and sustainable systems, the costs and benefits of building green, and how to create healthier indoor environments for the occupants. | |
| Congress Reception | |
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| Date: | Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |
| Time: | 7:00– 9:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Westin Bayshore |
| Cost: | Included in the registration fee for full delegates, students and registered accompanying persons |
| Additional tickets: | $75 per person |
| A highlight of the Congress, the Congress Reception is a chance to network with colleagues and friends from around the world in a relaxing environment, while savouring delicious local cuisine. | |