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Contents

Meeting Professionals International

(MPI) is a go-to association for meet-

ing industry professionals. With

more than 23,000 members in more

than 70 chapters around the world,

this makes us the largest and most

influential professional association

for the meeting and event indus-

try. Our members are connected

through One+ magazine, e-com-

munications and our innovative and

relevant international website (www.

mpiweb.org). All of these tools keep

us connected to each other and to what is

important in the industry: the marketplace.

MPI offers its members important busi-

ness tools as well as numerous white papers

and webinars on timely subjects.

The MPI Business Barometer monitors

the industry’s most immediate needs

in relation to economic concerns and

opportunities. To achieve this, MPI invites

1,000 industry leaders, members and non-

members alike, across all geographic and

industry segments, to share their views on

current business conditions. In conjunc-

tion with the MPI Foundation and IMEX,

FutureWatch looks at our industry’s trends

on an annual basis with the input of MPI

professionals from 20 countries.

The MPI sustainable event tool (www.

mpiweb.org/Portal/Research; http://mpi.

sustainableeventtool.com/ ) is useful in

executing events that can have a serious

impact on our environment and societ-

ies. MPI is committed to the philosophies

and resources that protect and positively

impact the triple bottom line of

people, planet and profit.

With on-demand professional

development (www.mpiweb.org/

Portal/OnDemand), MPI offers volun-

teer and educational opportunities

to help members continue with

both their personal and professional

growth – opportunities that are sec-

ond to none.

Members from the Canadian

chapters of MPI will celebrate

National Meetings Industry Day

(NMID) on April 19, 2012, in eight cities

with a variety of educational and network-

ing activities focusing on the significance

of the Canadian meetings industry and

the value of meetings to the broader busi-

ness community. Find your closest chapter

and join us as we celebrate all we have to

offer in our profession.

There are two MPI chapters in Alberta,

located in Calgary and Edmonton. More

information on the Greater Calgary

Chapter can be found at www.mpi-gcc.

org and the Greater Edmonton Chapter at

www.mpiedmonton.org.

We invite you to attend a meeting or

event at one of our chapters or contact us

with your questions.

Leanne Calderwood, president,

Greater Calgary Chapter

lcalderwood@helmsbriscoe.com

Milena Santoro, president,

Greater Edmonton Chapter

milenasantoroinc@gmail.com

MPI: A one-stop resource

PCMA: Educational excellence

The mission of the Professional Con-

vention Management Association

(PCMA) is to deliver breakthrough

education and promote the value of

professional convention management.

As the premier provider of con-

tinuing education in the meetings

management profession, PCMA focuses its

education on current and relative industry

issues and insights that professionals are

seeking today.

From the award-winning Convene maga-

zine to PCMA’s annual meeting, members

come away with the tools that they need to

advance their careers. With 17 chapters and

more than 6,000 members, professionals and

suppliers come together to learn, network

and even participate in projects such

as PCMA’s Hospitality Helping Hands.

The Canada West chapter reaches

from Manitoba to Vancouver Island

with its membership, although the

majority of our members are located

in and around the Vancouver region.

Generally meeting quarterly throughout

a year, the Canada West chapter follows the

practice of delivering high levels of educa-

tion and networking and participates in local

volunteerism.

For further information, please visit our

website at www.pcma.org or contact us

directly for information on membership.

Diana Reid, president,

PCMA Canada West Chapter

Professional associations for meeting and event-planners

Association for Convention Operations Management www.acomonline.org Association of Destination Management Executives www.adme.org Canadian Association of Exposition Management www.caem.ca Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners conspep.ca Canadian Special Events Society www.cses.ca Center for Exhibition Industry Research www.ceir.org Connected International Meeting Professionals Association www.cimpa.org Convention Industry Council www.conventionindustry.org Corporate Event Marketing Association www.cemaonline.com Destination Marketing Association International www.destinationmarketing.org Exhibit Designers + Producers Association www.edpa.com Exhibition Services & Contractors Association www.esca.org Financial & Insurance Conference Planners www.ficpnet.com Global Business Travel Association www2.nbta.org/canada Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association www.hcea.org International Association of Conference Centres www.iacconline.org International Association of Congress Centres www.aipc.org International Association of Exhibitions and Events www.iaee.com International Association of Fairs and Expositions www.fairsandexpos.com International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals www.hispanicmeetingprofessionals.com International Association of Venue Managers, Inc. www.iavm.org International Association of Professional Congress Organisers www.iapco.org International Festivals & Events Association www.ifea.com International Hotel & Restaurant Association www.ih-ra.com Incentive Marketing Association www.incentivemarketing.org International Special Events Society www.ises.com International Sport Show Producers Association www.sportshow.org Meeting Professionals International www.mpiweb.org National Association of Consumer Shows www.publicshows.com Professional Convention Management Association www.pcma.org Religious Conference Management Association www.rcmaweb.org Society of Event Organisers www.seoevent.co.uk Society of Independent Show Organizers www.siso.org Trade Show Exhibitors Association www.tsea.org Western Association of Exhibition Management www.waem.org

Professional associations provide a means of pooling resources and giving a unified voice to working professionals who share common interests. They may represent broad national and international interests or cover specialty niches within the event-planning industry.

In addition to providing forums for like-minded meeting and event-planning professionals, associations offer a wealth of resources, including newsletters, magazines and other reference materials.

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Many Leaner times mean stronger

pressure to produce value

at corporate events

Made from vegetables, this centrepiece by Timewise

Event Management demonstrate a creative twist

happy returns

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By Sarah Willard

Parties, conferences and conventions

spark relationships that can make all

the difference to your business.

Pre-recession, these events were often

glamorous, with little financial accountabil-

ity. Hard times took their toll on spending.

While at first many companies cancelled

events, most discovered before long that

this wasn’t the best option. The need

to gather has prevailed, and the post-

recession economy has encouraged event-

planners and their clients to find better

(and cheaper) ways of doing things.

Brent Taylor, managing partner of

Alberta’s Timewise Event Management

Inc., credits the recession for having

improved the event-planning industry,

thus helping it gain an even greater

momentum.

As clients look for more education and

skill sets from event-planning companies,

industry demand is streamlining these

companies, making professional organizers

stand out from the rest.

Nowadays, events are considered a

business investment like any other, so

proving a maximum return on investment

(ROI) has become standard practice.

How do event-planners cut costs while

helping clients make a splash? With strat-

egy and creativity.

Strategy involves thoroughly knowing

one’s objectives, targeting both the audi-

ence and the event-planning team and

measuring success effectively.

As for creativity? That’s where hiring a

good planner comes in!

Knowing one’s objectives for an event

is essential. It allows planners to target an

audience (often one-third to one-half the

size of former events) instantly cutting

costs while improving the ROI.

“Companies used to throw big events,

invite lots of people and wine and dine

everyone. Those days are done,” says

Taylor.

Invitations are often reserved for exist-

ing and potential clients, rather than

including past clients, friends, family or

even the competition.

Choosing an event-planner is important.

Savvy clients seek planners with experience

in the style and scope of events they want

executed, and they expect to see the resu-

més of the people involved.

“Ten years ago, we never got asked

that,” says Taylor. “Now, we won’t hire any-

one without a degree or diploma in this

industry for that very reason.”

Until fairly recently, there weren’t any

governing bodies for event-planners. Now

there are several, each with its own set of

requirements. Designations include CMP

(certified meeting professional), CMM (cer-

tification in meeting management, with 10

years’ experience required prior to exami-

nation and review), CSEP (certified special

events professional) and CEM (certified in

exhibition management, for those special-

izing in big trade shows).

Determining the success of the event,

and finding ways to improve upon it, is

imperative. This is how the ROI can be

measured.

“Everyone wants to see results,” Taylor

says. “The most effective way is to survey.

Do a follow-up right away and give clients

the feedback. Determining the success

of an event has to start right on site. Staff

should be out there connecting with

these people – not trying to sell them

anything, but just to connect with them.”

Constraints of time and money are

making invitees much more selective

about which events to attend. They also

want proof of value. This is where creativ-

ity makes a big impression.

Instead of an open bar, consider a

cash bar. Try a lunch or breakfast award

Simple yet effective lighting showcases the space created by Timewise Event Management

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Conveniently Located Midway between Edmonton & Saskatoon, the

Lloydminster Exhibition Assoc. is the ideal location for Bi-Provincial meetings, training & conventions

Our Newly renovated & expanded

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ceremony, rather than a black-tie dinner.

Opt for a talented local act instead of a

high-profile band. Rather than a high-end

venue, consider a non-traditional site, such

as a farm in the countryside.

“Look outside the box,” says David

Howard, president of the Event Group in

Calgary. “It makes the event more unique,

more creative, and even makes the plan-

ning more fun. It will bring the cost down

while attracting more people.”

Involving non-profits, even at the plan-

ning stages, is another idea. Donations to

local charities, raffles and silent auctions

are all ways of assisting the commu-

nity that foster positive impressions of

your organization and can draw more

attendees.

Howard points out that since many

larger companies are public, partnering

with charities improves the investors’ per-

ception of the event.

Other options include using a space to its

best advantage – good lighting, sound and

presentation can trump elaborate decor.

Avoid direct comparisons if previous

events had larger budgets, as cheap imita-

tions will inevitably backfire.

Rather, give people something new

and different. It will not only save money,

but can attract a better attendance and

actually engage people.

Howard says it’s important to create

an event that “makes people want to stay,

instead of just stopping in for five minutes

and walking away.”

Alternatively, high-profile speaker and

entertainment events are also becoming

a big trend. It can be a once-in-a-lifetime

experience that leaves guests wondering,

”Who’s it going to be next year?”

Even a car

showroom,

such as this one

for the Calgary

Bentley launch

by the Event

Group, can be

transformed

with creative

artwork and

lighting into a

beautiful event

venue

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Green

By Ingrid de Jong Joffe

In one of Canada’s largest greenhouses,

you’ll find an unusual gathering – people

instead of plants. This is Enjoy Centre

in St. Albert, home to Alberta’s innovative

greenhouse that doubles as corporate

event space with a focus on sustainability.

Today, more corporations and busi-

nesses are hosting green events that

offer locally harvested organic meals,

participate in recycling and composting

programs or reduced-wasted programs, or

use energy-efficient technology.

“Enjoy Centre is a lifestyle facility,” says

Jim Hole, co-owner of Hole’s Greenhouses

gatheringsConferences reach new heights of sustainability

TOP: Hole’s Enjoy Centre greenhouse transforms into an exotic meeting space

ABOVE: During harvest season, the greenhouse serves as a marketplace for local vendors

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and Gardens, which houses the green-

house and conference centre. “It’s a place

where people can come and enjoy an

event inside the greenhouse. It’s very well

lit and people enjoy the feeling that they

are outside.”

The building was constructed to

reduce energy demand by 20 per cent

and rainwater captured from hollow posts

is used to water plants in the greenhouse.

Within the greenhouse, tall trees remove

carbon dioxide from the air. There are

even double-paned windows on the roof,

a rarity for any greenhouse.

The massive greenhouse hosts confer-

ences throughout the year except during

the busy flower season, April to June,

and can accommodate up to 600 people

beneath nine-metre-high glass ceilings.

“We’ve had a tremendous number of

event bookings from corporations,” says

Hole. “People love the space and natural

light because it is very inspiring. It’s like a

form of light therapy.”

One of the most unusual events hosted

at the centre was for the Firefly Theatre.

They presented an acrobatic performance

high above the tables using the exposed

trusses in the greenhouse ceiling.

The green-event trend is growing. Two

years ago, Edmonton Tourism developed

FRESH Edmonton, a green-meeting initia-

tive. It offers hospitality planners resources

that include a Green Meetings User Guide

and an Eco Report Card to encourage the

use of local venues, suppliers and attrac-

tions that offer environmental, social and

economic programs.

“We’re seeing more informed custom-

ers who look for sustainable opportuni-

ties,” says Cliff Higuchi, vice-president and

general manager at the Edmonton Shaw

Conference Centre.

The Eco Report Card features checklists

for pre-event planning tips, transportation,

communications and resource recovery as

well as recommendations for sustainable

actions.

“Resources are more readily available in

summer, but there is growing demand in

the marketplace, which means there are

more sustainable options available and for

better price points,” says Higuchi.

Tips for a

green gathering Send invitations by email to reduce

paper waste.

Use teleconferencing and video-

conferencing to minimize travel.

Use recycled stock and vegetable

dyes for printed materials.

Use caterers that supply reusable

glassware and dishware.

Supply water in jugs instead of plas-

tic bottles.

Choose a menu that features locally

sourced food.

Use dry-erase white boards or elec-

tronic presentations instead of flip

charts.

Provide recycling bins and educate

people on their use.

Provide a buffet menu that serves in

bulk and reduces packaging.

Ensure the kitchen composts, recy-

cles and donates non-served food.

Donate to a local charity instead of

providing giveaways.

Use natural light, energy-efficient

lighting and LED equipment.

Provide commuter shuttles or transit

passes to reduce carbon footprint.

The Shaw

Conference Centre

in Edmonton

FRESH Edmonton relies on local food

sources to reduce the carbon footprint

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By Noa Glouberman

Team-building events like

scavenger hunts, dragon-

boating and cooking offer

creative, physical ways of focus-

ing people on outcomes.

“The experience of being

mixed into groups or teams that

you may not normally work with

to complete some sort of activ-

ity or challenge instantly breaks

down barriers and teaches par-

ticipants how to communicate

better,” says Shannon Eis, mar-

keting co-ordinator for Canadian

Outback Adventures & Events.

“These types of interactive team-

building activities allow people

to encourage, support and really

start trusting each other and

thinking outside the box.”

Cut to the chaseCanadian Outback Adventures

offers its “Amazing Chase” team-

building activity in a number of

communities, including Calgary,

Banff, Jasper and Edmonton.

Similar to the Amazing Race tele-

vision show, the event is a race

against time with a competitive

team element.

“The race consists of a

series of clues to get from one

Dragon-boating teaches people

to communicate effectively and

paddle in unison: “a great business

metaphor,” says Andrew Reid,

founder of Big Fish Interactive

Team talk

In corporate retreats, fun and physical activity

have become big trends

in team-building

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checkpoint to another,” says Eis, explaining that teams encoun-

ter certain challenges and activities along the way that must

be completed in order to continue. “The ultimate goal is to be

crowned the Amazing Chase champions.”

The course, she adds, involves “significant walking” and is

designed to let participants see some of the areas’ best land-

marks and attractions. “It’s a great way for out-of-town delegates

to see the city in a short amount of time.”

Stroke of geniusIf you’re interested in a water activity that offers team-building

potential, one option is dragon-boating, in which 20 people

learn to “communicate effectively and paddle in unison, whether

they’re racing against other teams or not,” says Andrew Reid. His

company, Big Fish Interactive, often organizes corporate dragon-

boating events.

“Dragon-boating is a great business metaphor when it’s

framed the right way.”

Because the activity takes place outdoors and offers a fun and

physical challenge, “paddling puts all the right elements in place

for team members to realize that, ‘Hey, in a short amount of time

we went from not being able to do something to doing it pretty

well.’ It’s an excellent teaching tool for launching a new company

strategy or direction based on teamwork and togetherness. You

are, quite literally, all in the same boat.”

Spice it upWhile too many cooks can spoil the broth, Cordon Bleu-trained

chef Patrick Dunn believes that putting delegates in the kitchen

and adding a little healthy competition to the mix is one of the

best ways to get them thinking and working together.

“Team-building through cooking gets your staff, colleagues or

clients out of their comfort zones and in front of the stove creat-

ing delicious meals,” says the owner of Calgary-based InterCourse

Chef Services. “These classes are about learning new skills, trying

new ingredients and, of course, team-building … with a little

friendly competition to boot.”

Red Deer’s Cooking Room similarly offers custom corporate

team-building programs that divide as many as 35 participants

into smaller groups and tasks each team with creating a delicious

recipe under the guidance of a professional chef.

“We get everyone, including the oilpatch workers, to don an

apron,” says Cooking Room co-owner Selena Hucal. “We then

assign different recipes to each team and often structure it as a

bit of a challenge with a judging panel at the end, to put a bit of

competitive energy into the room.”

It’s a chance, says Hucal, “for everyone to put their best foot

forward, plus there’s a lot of sharing and interacting that needs

to happen in the kitchen in order to figure out how to do the

job well.” Cooking, she adds, provides “a nice little metaphor for

working on any task: together, you can pull anything off.”

Acting outFor an Academy Award-worthy activity, improvisational theatre

– known simply as improv – can be a powerful team-building

tool. According to Slixer Entertainment founder Chris Hill, who

organ izes team-building events, including improv comedy, for

business clients across North America, a common and important

side-effect of improv is laughter.

“Comedy fosters successful collaboration,” Hill explains. “[At]

our team-building improv event … your people actually partici-

pate and learn improv techniques. In order to succeed, partici-

pants must establish effective communication and accept and

build upon each other’s actions while remaining as flexible as

possible. As a result, everyone is empowered to interactively dis-

cover his or her inherent creative potential.”

“Interactive team-building activities

allow people to encourage, support

and really start trusting each other”

– Shannon Eis, marketing co-ordinator,

Canadian Outback Adventures & Events

“Team-building through cooking gets

your staff, colleagues or clients out

of their comfort zones and in front of

the stove creating delicious meals”

– Patrick Dunn, owner, InterCourse Chef Services

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NWT

MONTANA

BRITISH COLUMBIA

WASHINGTON IDAHO

Edmonton

Calgary

Lethbridge

Red Deer

Medicine Hat

St. Albert

Leduc

Spruce Grove Sherwood Park

Camrose

Fort McMurray

Grande Prairie

Peace River

Lloydminster

Fort Saskatchewan

AthabascaLac La Biche

BonnyvilleWestlock

LamontBruderhelm

Whitecourt

NiskuDevonStony Plain Enoch

FallisEvansburg

Beaumont

Wainwright

Drayton Valley

Edson

WetaskiwinWesteroseJasper

Hinton

Grande Cache

Clairmont Slave Lake

BanffCanmore Kananaskis

Airdrie

Olds

Carstairs

CochraneMorley

Nordegg

Lake Louise

Innisfail

LangdonDe Winton

Drumheller

Turner Valley

Bragg Creek

High River

Okotoks

ProvostStettler

Bow Island

Pincher Creek

Waterton

Fort Macleod

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BrooksPatricia

Taber

Rimbey

Sylvan Lake

St. Paul

Three Hills

High Prairie

Cold Lake

High Level

Coleman

Rocky View

Central Alberta—p. 35

Southern Alberta—p. 38

Calgary & Area—p. 17

Alberta Rockies—p. 32

Calgary & Area—17Airdrie—23Bragg Creek—23Calgary—23Cochrane—26High River—26Okotoks—26

Edmonton & Area—27Devon—30Edmonton—30Enoch—31Fallis—31Fort Saskatchewan—31Leduc—31Nisku—31Sherwood Park—31Sherwood Park —31Spruce Grove—31St Albert—31Stony Plain—31

Alberta Rockies—32Banff—34Canmore—34Coleman—34Hinton—34Jasper—34Kananaskis—34Lake Louise—34Nordegg—34

Central Alberta—35Bonnyville—37Camrose—37Cold Lake—37Coronation—37Drayton Valley—37Edson—37Evansburg—37Lac La Biche—37Lloydminster—37Olds—37Provost—37Red Deer—37Rimbey—37St Paul—37Stettler—37Sylvan Lake—37Three Hills—37Vegreville—37Wainwright—37Westerose—37Westlock—37Whitecourt—37

Southern Alberta—38Brooks—40Cardston—40Drumheller—40Fort Macleod—40Lethbridge—40Lundbreck—40Medicine Hat—40Picture Butte—40Pincher Creek—40Taber—40Waterton Park—40

Northern Alberta—41 Athabasca—43Clairmont—43Fairview—43Fort McMurray—43Grande Prairie—43Grimshaw—44High Level—44High Prairie—44Peace River—44Slave Lake—44

Northern Alberta—p. 41

Edmonton & Area—p. 27

REGIONAL MAP OF ALBERTA

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How to use Meeting Places’ region-by-region directories of venues and services

Welcome to the meeting planners’ resource section of Meeting Places, including directories of all the resources you’ll need for planning meetings, conferences, conventions and trade shows throughout Alberta.

Start by using the colour-coded map of Alberta on page 13 to identify the region of your intended event. Then use the two main sections of the Meeting Places resource guide: Meeting Places at a Glance, which offers details of meeting

venues in each region; and regional directories, which guide you to all the services you’ll need wherever you are holding your event.

Regional DirectoriesRefer to the Alberta map on page 13 for the page numbers of individual regional directories. The introductory pages will update you on the latest news: new conference or convention facilities that have come on-line in the past year, or significant meeting-venue renovations. The directories that ensue list the services available in each of the region’s towns and cities.

Company IndexIf you already know the company you want for the job, simply turn to the company index at the back of the regional directories. You’ll find an alphabetized listing of every company, referring you to the page that includes a description of the company and contact information.

Meeting Places at a GlanceIf you’re looking for details of specific venues, start with Meeting Places at a Glance, below. First check the Alberta map on page 13 to confirm which region your event is in, then browse the listings under that region.

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calgary & areaAirdrieNose Creek Valley Museum/403‑948‑6685 2 90 •

Bragg CreekBragg Creek Community Centre/403‑949‑4277 4 600

CalgaryAcclaim Hotel Calgary Airport/403‑291‑8000 4 120 123 • • • •Aero Space Museum of Calgary/403‑250‑3752 4 300 • Ambrose University College/403‑410‑2000 19 1,200 Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre/403‑250‑9126 2 130 • Best Western Plus Port O' Call Hotel/403‑291‑4600 14 250 201 • • • •Calgary Marriott Hotel/403‑266‑7331 32 360 384 • • • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre/403‑261‑8500 36 4,000 • • Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant – Calgary/403‑265‑1200 3 400 Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre/800‑661‑1464 13 1,300 248 • • • •Comfort Inn & Suites Motel Village/403‑289‑2581 2 35 82 • • Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Calgary Airport/ 403‑250‑1800 1 30 106 • • •Days Inn Calgary South/403‑243‑5531 7 250 134 • • Deerfoot Inn & Casino/403‑236‑7529 14 450 188 • •Delta Calgary Airport/403‑291‑2600 15 200 296 • • • Delta Calgary South/403‑225‑8620 16 350 250 • • • Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro/403‑234‑0428 2 60 • • Econo Lodge South Calgary/403‑252‑4401 1 40 73 • • The Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre/ 403‑219‑7480 7 300 200 • • • •Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West/403‑202‑4405 6 200 150 • • • •Gerry Thomas Gallery/403‑265‑1630 1 240 • • Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre/403‑279‑8611 14 1,400 169 • • • Global Business Centre/403‑767‑1300 4 100 • Heritage Park Historical Village/403‑268‑8500 12 1,000 • • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport Calgary/403‑705‑3875 4 95 101 • •Hotel Alma at the University of Calgary/403‑220‑3202 7 125 96 • • • Hotel Blackfoot/403‑252‑2253 10 280 200Hyatt Regency Calgary/403‑717‑1234 21 1,450 355 • • • •Kensington Riverside Inn/403‑228‑4442 2 80 19 • • Marlborough Park Community Centre/403‑248‑1775 4 270 • McKenzie Meadows Golf Club/403‑253‑7473 2 120 •

The Metropolitan Conference Centre/403‑266‑3876 8 500 Mount Royal University Events and Conference Services/403‑440‑8890 17 600 • • Newport Grill on Lake Bonavista/403‑271‑6711 3 120 • • One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre/403‑264‑3224 1 125 • Quality Hotel Airport & Conference Centre/403‑276‑3391 8 500 117 • • • •Quality Inn University/403‑338‑4410 6 125 105 • • • The Ranche Restaurant/403‑225‑3939 1 160 • Ranchman's Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc/403‑253‑1100 1 1,100 Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary Airport/403‑219‑2475 5 110 177 • • •Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South/403‑252‑7283 5 140 201Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary West/403‑288‑6033 1 65 121 • • • •Scotiabank Saddledome/403‑777‑3687 8 19,200 • • Service Plus Inns & Suites Calgary/403‑203‑4300 2 60 139Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel/403‑250‑6300 13 280 306 • • • •Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire/403‑266‑7200 13 450 323 • • • Stampede Casino/403‑514‑0900 1 395 • • Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport/403‑204‑7829 3 40 96 • • •Strathcona Community Association Building/403‑249‑1138 9 150 • Wingate By Wyndham Calgary/403‑514‑0099 3 100 103 • • WinSport Canada/403‑247‑5452 11 1,500 • • •

High RiverHeritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre High River/ 403‑652‑3834 4 250 73 • • • Ramada High River/403‑603‑3183 1 60 83 • • Super 8 High River/403‑652‑4448 1 60 60 •

OkotoksD'Arcy Ranch Golf Club/403‑938‑5522 1 120 • Lynnwood Ranch Event Center/403‑938‑2203 1 400 •

edmonton & areaDevonDevon Golf & Conference Centre/780‑987‑3477 1 165 Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre/866‑987‑4323 5 150 EdmontonArt Gallery of Alberta/780‑392‑2505 4 200 Bennett Environmental Education Centre/780‑468‑1438 3 45 16 • Campus Tower Suite Hotel /780‑439‑6060 2 60 90 • •Canterra Suites Hotel/780‑421‑1212 1 60 44 • • •

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Edmonton Exposition & Conference Centre/780-471-7327 33 5,500

Empire Ballroom/780-486-9494 2 900

Grant MacEwan University Conference & Event

Hazeldean Community League – Hall Rental/780-439-0847 2 250

Polish Hall/780-426-1856 2 625

Santa Maria Goretti Community Centre/780-426-5026 7 450 Sawmill Banquet & Catering Centre/780-468-4115 3 400

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton/780-452-9100 5

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Fort Saskatchewan

Dow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan/

Leduc

Nisku

Holiday Inn Express Edmonton International Airport/

Sherwood Park

Strathcona Wilderness Centre/780-922-3939 3 50 6 Sherwood Park

Spruce Grove

St Albert

Northern Alberta Business Inkubator Society (NABI)/

Stony Plain

Alberta RockiesBanff

Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre/

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort Hotel &

Hidden Ridge Resort/403-561-9152 12 8 97

Canmore

Coleman

Hinton

Jasper

Kananaskis

Lake Louise

Nordegg

Goldeye Centre/403-721-2102 5 100 36

Central AlbertaBonnyville

Bonnyville Golf & Country Club/780-826-4886 2 250

Camrose

Chuck MacLean Arts Centre/780-672-9949 7 125

Cold Lake

Edson

Evansburg

Evansburg Legion Hall/780-727-3879 2 280 Lac La Biche

Lloydminster

Centennial Civic Centre Auditorium/780-875-4529 1 350

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Servus Sports Centre/780-875-4529 1 120

Olds

Provost

Red Deer

Collicutt Centre/403-358-7520 5 80

Rimbey

St Paul

Stettler

Sylvan Lake

Three Hills

Wainwright

Westerose

Westlock

Whitecourt

Southern AlbertaBrooks

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Brooks/

Medicine Hat College – Brooks Campus/403-362-1677 5 70

Cardston

Drumheller

Fort Macleod

The Empress Theatre Society/403-553-4404 1 50 Lethbridge

Fort Whoop Up National Historic Site/403-329-0444 5 300

Henderson Lake Golf Club/403-327-3652 1 140

Miro Bistro/403-394-1961 2 30 Paradise Canyon Golf Resort/403-381-6400 2 150

University of Lethbridge Conference & Event Services/

Lundbreck

Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat Arena/403-502-8745 2 4,006 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede/403-527-1234 7 1,700

Medicine Hat

Kinplex Social Room/403-502-8745 1 120

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Pincher Creek

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Pincher Creek/

The Pincher Creek Golf Club/403-627-2126 2 100

Taber

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Taber/

Waterton Park

Northern AlbertaAthabasca

Athabasca Golf & Country Club/780-675-4599 1 144

Clairmont

Fort McMurray

MacDonald Island Recreation Park/780-791-0070 3 500

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Fort McMurray/

Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Fort McMurray/

Grande Prairie

Bear Creek Golf Club/780-538-3393 2 60 Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites/ 780-402-2378 2 200 100 Centre 200 Tourism & Trade/780-513-0240 3 120

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie/

Grimshaw

High Level

High Prairie

Peace River

Athabasca Hall/780-624-1000 1 242

Slave Lake

Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Slave Lake/

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A new definition of cool

By Angela MacIsaac

Chefs at the Calgary Hyatt Regency

are redefining the word “fresh.”

A rooftop garden supplies

organic ingredients and garnishes for the

Hyatt Regency’s catering department and

the Thomsons Restaurant located in the

hotel.

The Hyatt is the first hotel in Calgary to

join the movement of rooftop gardens in

urban centres around the world.

“It’s a new aspect of freshness,” says

Chef Ray Nolan. “We give our guests the

freshest experience. The herbs are picked

an hour before service and you can smell

the aroma throughout the restaurant.”

The tourism business, including confer-

ence and meeting hosting, is becoming

more conscious of its sustainability prac-

tices. The Hyatt Regency, says director of

catering Amy Meadus, is a leader for insti-

tuting green initiatives.

It was the first hotel in Western Canada

to join the Bullfrog Power Program and it

launched a number of respire guest and

meeting rooms, which feature a hypoal-

lergenic application of air filtration. The

wind-power energy runs through select

areas, including the banquet room and

spa. “We need to move in the same direction as our clients,”

Meadus says. “We’re finding many are calling and asking about

our green initiatives.”

There is, she continues, an increase in conference and meet-

ing planners requesting environmentally conscious events. She

estimates about three-quarters of the groups that reserve space

at the Hyatt expect it.

“An event doesn’t have to be 100 per cent green,” she says.

“Many are looking for just a few components they can take back

to their shareholders, management and employees to incorpo-

rate into the operations.”

Other Hyatt initiatives include:

High-efficiency lighting systems

Water-saving measures (low-flow bathrooms and automatic

flush controls where applicable)

Energy Star-rated appliances and office equipment

Voluntary towel and linen laundry programs in guest rooms

Environmentally sensitive cleaning products

Blue recycle bins in all guest rooms

Revolving lobby doors, reducing outside air infiltration into air-

conditioned space

The Hyatt boasts a total of 31,105 square feet of function

Calgary venues establish fresh ideas from

rooftop gardens to air filtration

The Calgary Hyatt Regency is turning over a new green leaf with a rooftop garden

and other environmentally sustainable initiatives

Photo: Hyatt Regency

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space, 21 meeting rooms of varying size and the Imperial

Ballroom, Calgary’s largest hotel ballroom at 13,500 square feet.

It offers a dedicated meeting concierge to assist with event-

planning and a direct connection via covered walkway to the

Telus Convention Centre. The Telus Convention Centre is Calgary’s

premier conference location with 120,000 square feet of meeting

space, ready to accommodate up to 4,000 people.

The rooftop garden is a real point of pride for the Hyatt and

the catering staff. The chefs spearheaded the effort and care for

the garden as part of their kitchen duties.

“It means we are able to use locally grown product for dishes

on our banquet menu,” says Nolan. “If I had enough space, I’d

plant things all year round.”

He points out that the catering department also sources local

businesses and associations for other products, such as honey,

mead wine, game and beef.

“The Hyatt is a big supporter of local suppliers,” he says. “We’re

currently using Pura Vida beef from Lethbridge for a classic steak

menu. It’s hormone-free, prairie-raised beef.”

The Hyatt maintains a year-round commitment to environ-

mental initiatives by sourcing organic food from local farmers and

ranchers whenever possible. The commitment to sustainable cui-

sine is inspiring the catering department to grow its own produce

exclusively for the hotel.

“We bring a more sustainable product into the hotel,” Meadus

says. “We have a bit of an edge and we’re very proud of that. We

pride ourselves on being a leader in Calgary.

“When we see others following suit, we’ll change directions.

We’re leaders, not chasers.”

Get back to natureWhile conference planners can find robust green initiatives in the

city, they may want to check on the outskirts for honest-to-good-

ness back-to-nature experiences for their conferences.

The Rafter Six Ranch Resort offers a rustic setting in Exshaw.

The Sundance Hall features a 2,304-square-foot meeting

space with a theatre, banquet hall and smaller meeting rooms.

Two other meeting rooms, the Eagle Feather and Peace Pipe,

Make your

conference more

than meetings

and speeches.

Enjoy a variety of

experiences by

booking space

outside of the city

The Telus

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Photos: Travel Alberta

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8001 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0B8Tel: 403 252 7263 Fax: 403 252 7225

The Sandman Advantage:201 modern guest rooms & executive suites +

In the heart of Deerfoot Meadows shopping district +

Newest Hotel in the South East Quadrant of Calgary +

Complimentary Internet +

Denny’s 24 hour Restaurant +

Complimentary parking +

Moxie’s Classic Grill +

Banquet facilities for up to 150 people

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Located on the west side of Canada Olympic Park, the athletic and ice complex is a brand new 500,000 sq foot facility offering the finest in meeting and convention rooms. The marquee room in this new complex is a 5085 square foot centre which overlooks the international ice arena. This room can be booked at its full capacity for large events or conveniently divided into four smaller sections.

Athletic and Ice Complex at COP

MEETING ROOMS

Revenue’s from rentals go back to supporting our Canadian high performance winter athletes!

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accommodate smaller functions.

Nestled at the base of Big Hill in the

Valley of the Bow River – and with an

exquisite view of the Rocky Mountains –

the Cochrane RancheHouse can turn a

corporate event into something special,

with a flair of the natural west.

It has eight flexible meeting spaces

that can host five to 300 people for

day retreats, planning sessions and

presentations.

The Lynnwood Ranch rests on the

banks of the Sheep River and will give

corporate events and meetings a truly

incomparable flavour with home-cooked

meals, including a pit barbecue. The

Lynnwood Ranch can accommodate up to

500 people with full catering and technical

and audio support.

Calgary Stampede Park, which is easy

to access by LRT from the downtown core,

hosts more than 10,000 events each year,

including trade and consumer shows,

meetings, conferences, banquets and

more. It has 450,000 square feet of space,

including the Corral Arena, which is ideal

for trade shows and large-scale events.

The stampede also offers such in-house

services as staging, AV services, high-

speed Internet, security and catering.

If planners would prefer to stick to the

downtown core, they can also consider

Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts.

Epcor Centre places an emphasis on arts

and culture, so meeting spaces have the

additional cultural element in the decor. It

holds 7,550 square feet of meeting space

and features five theatres, including one

that seats 2,000.

An experience awaits at Heritage Park

in the southwest. The park is a lively his-

torical setting, taking its visitors back to

Calgary’s early days. Corporate meetings,

seminars, receptions and conferences for

up to 3,000 guests can be held there. It

offers large rooms and banquet halls to

suit any needs.

The Saddle Dome

forms a distinctive

feature in Calgary’s

skyline

In 2011, CNN

ranked the Calgary

Stampede at No.

5 on its list of the

world’s best parties

Photos: (top left) Travel Alberta; (top right) Clive Watkins/Shutterstock.com

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ako-katssinn

new west business + leisure

blackfootinn.com 1 800 661 1151 Sales@blackfootinn.com

CALGARY

Gather your creative minds, share ideas, connect and be inspired.

200 rooms and 21,000 square feet of modern, flexible meeting and event space will accommodate

2 to 350 people. Award-winning service. Ample free parking.

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CALGARY & AREA

AirdrieAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresAirdrie Chamber of Commerce 120 2 Ave NE Suite 106, Airdrie T4B 2N2 ........... 403-948-4412 403-948-3141

info@airdriechamber.ab.ca www.airdriechamber.ab.ca

CaterersA Fine Balance Cafe & Catering 213 Main St N, Airdrie T4B 0R6 Nash Visram .... 403-828-1488 403-980-1689

nashvisram@gmail.com www.finebalancecatering.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesNose Creek Valley Museum 1701 Main St SW, Airdrie T4B 1C5 ...................................... 403-948-6685

ncvm@telus.net www.nosecreekvalleymuseum.com

Bragg CreekRestaurantsBavarian Inn Restaurant 75 White Ave Box 808, Bragg Creek T0L 0K0 ...................................... 403-949-3611

restaurant@thebavarianinn.com www.thebavarianinn.com

Madrina’s Ristorante 23 Balsam Ave, Bragg Creek T0K 0K0 ........... 403-949-2750 403-949-2740

www.madrinasristorante.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBragg Creek Community Centre 23 White Ave Box 39, Bragg Creek T0L 0K0 Lauren Stieger . 403-949-4277 403-949-2397

info@braggcreekca.com www.braggcreekcentre.com

The CountryWood at Bragg Creek PO Box 1199, Bragg Creek T0L 0K0 Heather O’Bray ........................... 403-949-8466

hobray@horizoncoaching.ca www.countrywood.ca

CalgaryAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresMeeting Professionals International – Greater Calgary Chapter Box 61203 Kensington RPO, Calgary T2N 4S6 ........... 403-835-1601 403-266-6709

info@mpi-gcc.org www.mpi-gcc.org

Travel Alberta 1601 9th Ave SE Suite 400, Calgary T2G 0H4 Brian Slot......... 403-648-1080 403-648-1111

brian.slot@travelalberta.com www.travelalberta.com/meetings

Audiovisual ServicesMEDIACO The Presentation Company 1220 28th St NE Suite 114, Calgary T2A 6A2 ........... 403-278-1200 403-278-1232

pwebber@mediaco.ca www.mediaco.ca

Banquet FacilitiesAustrian Canadian Cultural Centre 3112 11 St NE, Calgary T2E 7J1 Christa Schmidt .......................... 403-250-9126

403-250-9128 info@austrianclub.ca www.austrianclub.ca

Calgary Chamber of Commerce 100 6 Ave SW, Calgary T2P 0P5 Matthew Cameron ..................... 403-750-0400

403-266-3413 chinfo@calgarychamber.com www.calgarychamber.com

Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary T2H 2B5 Carrie Larose ... 403-252-2253 403-252-3574

sales@blackfootinn.com www.blackfootinn.com

Heritage Park Historical Village 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary T2V 2X3 Sandra Kam ..... 403-268-8500 403-268-8501

kam@heritagepark.ab.ca www.heritagepark.ca

Newport Grill on Lake Bonavista 747 Lake Bonavista Dr SE Suite 205, Calgary T2J 0N2 Mark Nickerson .......................... 403-271-6711

403-225-1490 functions@newportgrill.com www.newportgrill.com

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 294 115 9 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0P5 Leigh Pukin ...... 403-246-3636 403-237-8313

salescalgary@ruthschris.com www.ruthschris.com

Bus ServicesAirport Shuttle Express Ltd 2536 7 Ave NE, Calgary T2A 2L7 Jim Townshend .......................... 403-509-1570

403-272-4796 info@airportshuttleexpress.com www.airportshuttleexpress.com

Southland Transportation 823 Highfield Ave SE, Calgary T2G 4C7 Tom Jezersek ... 403-287-1395 403-243-6759

info@southland.ca www.southland.ca

CaterersA Splendid Affair 10 Coachway Rd SW Suite 143, Calgary T3H 1E5 Beat Schmassmann.................... 403-228-6280

403-246-7169 beat@asplendidaffair.com www.asplendidaffair.com

Deluxe Catering 4517 1 St SE, Calgary T2G 2L2 Herbert Obrecht.......................... 403-242-6242

403-242-0241 info@deluxecatering.ca www.deluxecatering.ca

Distinctive Catering 2828 18 St NE Suite 1, Calgary T2E 7B1 ....................................... 403-256-4380

sales@distinctivecatering.ca

Community HallsMarlborough Park Community Centre 6021 Madigan Dr NE, Calgary T2A 5G9 Doug Caswell ............................. 403-248-1775

403-273-9194 marlpark@shaw.caStrathcona Community Association Building 277 Strathcona Dr SW, Calgary T3H 2A4 Carolyn Jurek .... 403-249-1138 403-249-7811

info@scacalgary.ca www.scacalgary.ca

Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow ConsultantsDetails Convention & Event Management 305 4625 Varsity Dr NW Suite 400, Calgary T3A 0Z9 Jean Silzer ...... 403-277-7377 888-820-7757

info@detailsinc.ca www.detailsinc.caEngel & Einstein Events Management Inc 1040 7 Ave SW Suite 400, Calgary T2P 3G9 Pamela Wilson 403-264-2223 403-244-2340

pamela@ee-events.com www.ee-events.com

Destination Management/MarketingEncore Event & Destination Management 59 Woodborough Rd SW, Calgary T2W 5C2 Flora Fioritti-Irwin....................... 403-238-2842

403-251-7127 encore-events@shaw.ca www.encore-events.ca

Meetings & Conventions Calgary 120 9 Ave SW, Calgary T2G 0P3 ...................................... 403-261-8569

info@meetingscalgary.com www.meetingscalgary.com

Display Designers & BuildersDerrick Exhibit Calgary 1440 Aviation Park NE Unit 111, Calgary T2E 7E2 David LM Stokes ........................ 403-291-9496

403-291-9634 calgary@derrickexhibit.com www.derrickexhibit.com

Entertainment ServicesQuests End Mobile Disc Jockey 98 Douglas Glen Cir SE, Calgary T2Z 3T3 ............ 403-265-7320 403-285-7478

bookings@questsend.ca www.questsend.ca

Event PlannersCanwest Productions Inc 7710 5 St SE Suite 218, Calgary T2H 2L9 Terra Connors .. 403-242-0859 403-246-3856

info@canwestproductions.com www.canwestproductions.com

EVENTPLAN Coordination & Management Inc 809 Manning Road NE Suite 102, Calgary T2E 7M9 Susan Ross ...... 403-247-0321 403-266-6709

smross@eventplan.net www.eventplan.net

Uptown Stage & Screen 610 8th Ave SW Suite 200, Calgary T2P 1G5 Jackie Deller .............................. 403-265-0122

events@theuptown.com www.theuptown.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsMcKenzie Meadows Golf Club 17215 McKenzie Meadows Dr SE, Calgary T2Z 2T9 ............ 403-253-7473 403-640-2272

www.mckenziemeadows.com

Hotels and MotelsAcclaim Hotel Calgary Airport 123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary T3N 0A3 Farra Gillis ....... 403-291-8000 403-532-9400

farra@clique.ca www.acclaimhotel.caCalgary Marriott Hotel 110 9 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 5A6 ........... 403-266-7331 403-262-8442

erin.lee@marriott.com www.marriott.comCoast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 1316 33 St NE, Calgary T2A 6B6 Jeannie Godfrey ......................... 800-661-1464

403-248-0749 info@calgaryplaza.com www.calgaryplaza.com

Comfort Inn & Suites Motel Village 2369 Banff Trail NW, Calgary T2M 4L2 Amin Khimji ..... 403-289-2581 403-284-3897

gm.cn387@choicehotels.comCountry Inn & Suites by Carlson Calgary Airport 2481 39 Ave NE, Calgary T2E 8V8 Leanne Shaw-Brotherston ......... 403-250-1800

403-250-2121 cx_clgr@countryinns.com www.countryinns.com/calgaryab

Days Inn Calgary South 3828 Macleod Trail S, Calgary T2G 2R2 Samson Anifowose .................... 403-243-5531

403-243-6962 meetings@daysinn-calgarysouth.com www.daysinn-calgarysouth.com

Deerfoot Inn & Casino 1000 11500 35 St SE, Calgary T2Z 3W4 Michael Seguin .......................... 403-236-7529

403-252-4767 mseguin@dfic.ca www.deerfootinn.com

Delta Calgary Airport 2001 Airport Rd NE, Calgary T2E 6Z8 Keela Biggs ..... 403-291-2600 403-250-8722

kbiggs@deltahotels.com www.deltacalgaryairport.com

Delta Calgary South 135 Southland Dr SE, Calgary T2J 5X5 Grant Erickson ............................ 403-225-8620

gerickson@deltacalgarysouth.com www.deltacalgarysouth.com

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University 2231 Banff Trail NW, Calgary T2M 4L2 Keri Perreault .... 403-289-1921 403-282-2149

econobanfftrail@shaw.ca www.econolodgecalgary.com

Econo Lodge South Calgary 7505 Macleod Trail S, Calgary T2H 0L8 Nadim Jessa ..... 403-252-4401 403-252-2780

info@econolodgesouthcalgary.com www.econolodgesouthcalgary.com

The Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference Centre 2828 23 St NE, Calgary T2E 8T4 Katherine Flemming ................... 403-219-7480

403-291-2019 kflemming@royalinn.com www.executivehotels.net/calgary

Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West 8220 Bowridge Cres NW, Calgary T3B 2V1 Sara Bibi Colbourne ................... 403-202-4405

403-202-4418 sara@fourpointscalgarywest.com www.fourpointscalgarywest.com

Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre 2720 Glenmore Trail SE, Calgary T2C 2E6 ............ 403-279-8611 403-236-8035

carmenszeto@glenmoreinn.com www.glenmoreinn.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport Calgary 45 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary T3J 4V7 Ronalee McDonald..................... 403-705-3875

403-769-1393 infohieac@shawcable.com www.hiexpress.com/airportcalgary

Hotel Alma at the University of Calgary 169 University Gate NW, Calgary T2N 1N4 Amy Turner ...... 403-220-3202 403-284-4184

stay@hotelalma.ca www.hotelalma.ca

Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary T2H 2B5 Carrie Larose ... 403-252-2253 403-252-3574

sales@blackfootinn.com www.blackfootinn.com

Nuvo Hotel and Suites 827 12th Ave SW, Calgary T2R 0J1 Sarah Webb .... 403-452-6789 403-764-0902

reservations@nuvohotelsuites.com www.nuvohotelsuites.com

Quality Hotel Airport & Conference Centre 4804 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary T2E 3V8 ............ 403-276-3391 403-230-7267

sales@qualityhotelairport.ca www.qualityhotelairport.ca

Quality Inn University 2359 Banff Trail NW, Calgary T2M 4L2 Sara Bibi Colbourne ................... 403-338-4410

403-282-1241 catering@qualityinnuofc.com www.qualityinnuofc.com

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CALGARY & AREA

Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary Airport 25 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary T3J 4V7 Stacey Rennie ..... 403-219-2475 403-219-2476

salescalair@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com

Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South 8001 11th St SE, Calgary T2H 0B8 .......... 403-252-7283 403-252-7225

sales_calsouth@sandman.ca www.sandman.ca

Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary West 125 Bowridge Dr NW, Calgary T3B 3R6 .......... 403-288-6033 403-288-6063

sales_calwest@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com

Service Plus Inns & Suites Calgary 3503 114th Ave SE, Calgary T2Z 3X2 ........... 403-203-4300 403-256-5321

reservations@spis.ca www.serviceplusinns.com/calgary-south-hotels

Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel 2620 32nd Ave NE, Calgary T1Y 6B8 Joy Caron ........ 403-250-6300 403-250-6349

sales@sheratoncalgary.ca www.sheratoncavaliercalgary.com

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary T2P 5C2 Erin Richter ...... 403-266-7200 403-266-1300

hotelinfo@sheratonsuites.com www.sheratonsuites.com

Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport 2825 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary T1Y 7K7 .......... 403-204-7829 403-204-7828

hgm@staycalgary.com www.staybridge.com/calgaryairport

Wingate By Wyndham Calgary 400 Midpark Way SE, Calgary T2X 3S4 Pam Sayese ..... 403-514-0099 403-514-0090

meetings@wingatebywyndhamcalgary.com www.wingatebywyndhamcalgary.com

Meeting PlannersMeeting Solutions Inc 809 Manning Road NE Suite 102, Calgary T2E 7M9 Susan Ross ...... 403-266-3232 403-266-6709

smross@meetingsolutions.ca www.meetingsolutions.ca

Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift BasketsBallyhoo Concepts Inc 159 Woodfield Rd SW, Calgary T2W 5K5 Andrea Davis .... 403-281-0140 403-281-0102

sales@ballyhooconcepts.com www.ballyhooconcepts.com

Resorts/RetreatsKensington Riverside Inn 1126 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary T2N 3E3 Werna Maurer .... 403-228-4442 403-228-9608

info@kensingtonriversideinn.com www.kensingtonriversideinn.com

Restaurants

Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary T2H 2B5 Carrie Larose 403-252-2253 403-252-3574

sales@blackfootinn.com www.blackfootinn.com

Speakers/FacilitatorsKevin Burns – Workplace, Management & Safety Speaker 105 150 Crowfoot Cres NW Suite 719, Calgary T3G 3T2 Kevin Burns ................................ 403-283-8357

abetterworkplace@gmail.com www.kevburns.com

Nancy Loraas & Associates Box 63010 Stadium RPO, Calgary T2N 4S5 ...................................... 403-220-9655

info@nancyloraas.com www.nancyloraas.com

Taxi/LimoMC Limousine & Sedan Calgary ............ 403-269-5466 403-601-6358

info@mclimo.com www.mclimo.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorCalgary Tower 101 9 Ave SW Suite 105, Calgary T2P 1J9 ............ 403-266-7171 403-266-7230

info@calgarytower.com www.calgarytower.com

Glenbow Museum 130 9 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0P3 ........... 403-268-4162 403-265-9769

aainsley@glenbow.org www.glenbow.org

Universities and CollegesMount Royal University Events and Conference Services 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary T3E 6K6 Andrea Hennel ........................... 403-440-8890

403-440-5650 mrevents@mtroyal.ca www.mtroyal.ca/mrevents

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesAcclaim Hotel Calgary Airport 123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary T3N 0A3 Farra Gillis ....... 403-291-8000 403-532-9400

farra@clique.ca www.acclaimhotel.ca

Ambrose University College 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary T3H 0L5 Amber Ellergodt ......................... 403-410-2000

403-571-2556 sevents@ambrose.edu www.ambrose.edu/conferences

Best Western Plus Port O’ Call Hotel 1935 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary T2E 6V4 Lisa Marthaller ........................... 403-291-4600

403-250-6827 info@bwportocallhotel.com www.bwportocallhotel.com

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 120 9 Ave SE, Calgary T2G OP3 ........... 403-261-8500 403-261-8510

sales@calgary-convention.com www.calgary-convention.com

unique. creative. inspiring.

Treat your guests to an event inspired by a backdrop of art and history.

www.glenbow.org

Each event at Glenbow is unique. To discuss your plans and booking contact us: 403.268.4162 or aainsley@glenbow.org | www.glenbow.org/eventrentals

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CALGARY & AREA

Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant – Calgary 803 8th Ave SW, Calgary T2P 1H7 Carrie Howell .... 403-265-1200 403-265-1300

carrie@ceilis.com www.ceilis.comDivino Wine & Cheese Bistro 113 8 Ave SW, Calgary T2P 1B4 Simone Carr................................ 403-234-0428

events@divinobistro.com www.crmr.com/divino

Gerry Thomas Gallery 602 11th Ave SW Suite 100, Calgary T2R 1M7 Stacey Conway ... 403-265-1630 403-265-1634

www.gerrythomasgallery.comGlobal Business Centre 120 8 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0K6 Marek Drywa .... 403-767-1300 403-767-1310

gbc@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com www.globalbusinesscentre.com

Halo Restaurant & Lounge 13226 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary T2J 7E5 Christopher D Moffat ................. 403-271-4111

403-271-4113 halo_lounge@hotmail.com www.halorestaurant.com

Heritage Park Historical Village 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary T2V 2X3 Sandra Kam ..... 403-268-8500 403-268-8501

kam@heritagepark.ab.ca www.heritagepark.ca

Hyatt Regency Calgary 700 Centre St SE, Calgary T2G 5P6 Danielle Durand ......................... 403-717-1234

403-262-3490 salescalrc@hyatt.com www.hyattregencycalgary.com

The Metropolitan Conference Centre 333 4 Ave SW, Calgary T2P 0H9 Bonnie Townsend ....................... 403-266-3876

403-233-0009 bonnie.townsend@metcentre.com www.metcentre.com

One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre 225 8 Ave SE Suite 21, Calgary T2G 0K8 Fiona Kennedy ..... 403-264-3224 403-264-3230

reception@oyr.org www.oyr.orgThe Ranche Restaurant Bow Bottom Trail Fish Creek Park, Calgary T2J 6T5 Mike Burns ................................. 403-225-3939

info@theranche.com www.crmr.com/theranche

Scotiabank Saddledome 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary T2G 2W1 Julie Mirdoch .. 403-777-3687 403-777-3695

saddledome@calgaryflames.com www.scotiabanksaddledome.com

Stampede Casino 421 12 Ave SE, Calgary T2G 1A5 Jodi Downey ... 403-514-0900 403-532-8171

jdowney@stampedecasino.com www.stampedecasino.com

WinSport Canada 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary T3B 5R5 ........... 403-247-5452 403-286-7213

info@winsportcanada.ca www.winsportcanada.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorAero Space Museum of Calgary 4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary T2E 8A5 ........... 403-250-3752 403-250-8399

info@asmac.ab.ca www.asmac.ab.caHeritage Park Historical Village 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary T2V 2X3 Sandra Kam ..... 403-268-8500 403-268-8501

kam@heritagepark.ab.ca www.heritagepark.ca

Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc 9615 MacLeod Trail S, Calgary T2J 0P6 Wendy Daniel ... 403-253-1100 403-259-5447

www.ranchmans.com

CochraneCaterersGourmet to Go Ltd Box 1807, Cochrane T4C 1B6 Holly McColl ............................... 403-855-1043

gtg@shaw.ca www.thegourmet2go.com

High RiverAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresHigh River & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 5244, High River T1V 1M4 .......... 403-652-3336 403-652-7660

hrdcc@telus.net www.hrchamber.ca

Hotels and MotelsHeritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre High River 1104 11 Ave SE, High River T1V 1M4 Rick Bart .......... 403-652-3834 403-652-4432

info.highriver@heritageinn.net www.heritageinn.net

Ramada High River 1512 13 Ave SE, High River T1V 2B1 ........... 403-603-3183 403-603-3187

gm@ramadahighriver.com www.ramada.com

Super 8 High River 1601 13 Ave SE, High River T1V 2B1 ........... 403-652-4448 403-652-4649

gm@super8highriver.com

OkotoksCaterersDon’s Good Time Catering Donald Buehler........................... 403-606-1247

info@goodtimecatering.ca www.goodtimecatering.ca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsD’Arcy Ranch Golf Club PO Box 279, Okotoks T1S 1A5 Barb Binkley .... 403-938-5522 403-938-6352

bbinkley@darcyranchgolf.com www.darcyranchgolf.com

Hotels and MotelsLakeview Inns & Suites Okotoks 22 Southridge Dr, Okotoks T1S 1N1 ........... 403-938-7400 403-938-1474

okotokslodge@shaw.ca www.lakeviewhotels.com/ab-okotoks.php

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesLynnwood Ranch Event Center Box 328 Stn Main, Okotoks T1S 1A6 Wendy Keller LeDuc ................... 403-938-2203

403-938-5567 info@lynnwoodranch.com www.lynnwoodranch.com

Book before December 31st and save 15% on your 2012 multiple-day room rental!

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Embracing eco-friendly events

By Angela MacIsaac

It’s an understatement to say the entire tourism industry of

Edmonton has embraced green initiatives. In fact, the entire

city – from business to residential – appears to be on board with

becoming environmentally sensitive and sustainable.

“It’s fundamentally critical that we in Edmonton and the prov-

ince of Alberta demonstrate our environmental responsibilities

to negate the image that’s been represented internationally,”

says Ken Fiske, vice-president of tourism and special events at

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC).

EEDC is discovering a growing interest in conference and

event-planners looking for green initiatives.

“There’s also a growing element where it’s a must-have in

order for us to win their bid,” says Fiske.

And he has a simple solution for those concerned with envi-

ronmental practices in his area.

“We’ll take them to the Syncrude Research Centre and that

blows them away,” he says.

But the statistics speak for themselves. The City of Edmonton

takes a tremendous amount of pride in its recycling effort. Sixty

per cent of all household waste is diverted from landfill, thanks to

the city’s recycling program. By 2012–13, Fiske expects that num-

ber will reach 85 per cent.

That extends to the tourism industry, especially conferences

and meetings.

“When you run a major trade show, the amount of cardboard

produced is staggering,” Fiske says. “We thought we should start

recycling it.”

The recycling is part of EEDC’s three-pronged approach. It also

undertakes composting and diverts leftover conference food to

homeless shelters and food banks. The Shaw Conference Centre

is the first commercial entity to use the City of Edmonton’s com-

posting facility at the Waste Management Centre.

Edmonton Tourism also runs the FRESH initiative, promoting

the city’s world-class facilities, attractions and events alongside

its environmental, social and economic programs. The campaign

includes a Green Meetings Guide with eco-tips that can be imple-

mented into Edmonton conventions and other events.

The world-class facilities, says Fiske, are the chief reason con-

ferences and events are drawn to Edmonton.

“In the very broadest sense,” he says, “we are very popular

because of the quality of our facilities and their nearness to the

Edmonton applies green initiatives

in its world-class facilities

The Edmonton Exposition and Conference Centre has staff prepared to

help conference planners determine a green path for their events

Photo: Edmonton EXPO

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of its waste from landfills through its

recycling and composting, is a partner in

FRESH. Conference planners can reduce

their event’s environmental impact with

full access to the program, including the

Green Meetings Guide, eco-friendly itin-

eraries and an eco report card and report

card calculating sheet.

In January 2011, the Shaw received

the Building Owners and Managers

Association’s Building Environmental

Standards certification. The BOMA BESt

recognizes organizations for their commit-

ment to the environment.

The Edmonton Exposition and

Conference Centre (EXPO) is also on board.

With a total of 522,000 contiguous square

feet of conference, meeting or trade show

space, it is prepared to host large and

small events, while reducing its carbon

footprint.

The EXPO has conference and meeting

space in addition to four new exhibit halls.

The structure uses natural sunlight in the

main areas, and the kitchen prepares and

serves locally grown food.

Planners can ensure their events are

green by developing the program with

EXPO staff, who offer helpful suggestions

such as online registration and website

creation to decrease paper use and mail-

ing costs.

Many hotels in the area are keen

to get their Green Key rating from the

Hotel Association of Canada, says Fiske.

The Shaw

Conference Centre

diverts 40 per cent

of its waste from

landfills through

its recycling

and composting

programs

hotels, all right next to the beautiful river

valley.”

The Shaw Conference Centre is

Edmonton’s gold nugget, hosting almost

650 events each year and attracting more

than half a million visitors annually. It can

accommodate groups as small as five or

large conferences and trade shows for up

to 6,000 people.

The Shaw, which diverts 40 per cent

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The Green Key Eco-Rating Program is a

graduated system designed to recognize

hotels that have taken steps to protect the

environment.

The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, which

can host groups from 10 to 350 people,

has a rating of four out of five keys.

In 2009, it launched the Green Stay

program in conjunction with the Carbon

Farmers of northern Alberta. If guests of

the hotel use paperless checkout, decline

newspaper service and opt for towel and

linen service every second day, a tree is

planted and cared for in their name by the

Carbon Farmers.

“The program has been very well

received by our business travellers,

who are definitely trying to be more

environmentally responsible,” says Lana

Uytterhagen, director of sales and market-

ing at Fairmont Hotel MacDonald.

As part of the larger Fairmont chain,

the Hotel MacDonald participates in the

World Wildlife Foundation’s Climate Saver

Program. Since the hotel’s join date, it has

reduced its emissions by 8.4 per cent.

The efforts by all members of the tour-

ism industry is a point of pride for Fiske.

“We’re doing so much,” he says. “We

aim to use local organic processes for

vegetables and other food, our facilities

are equipped with low-voltage, automatic

light sensors. … It’s really working its way

through our culture as a tourism industry.

“And I take a lot of pride in our city for

doing that.”

The Oasis Centre is a multi-faceted,

first-class conference and convention

centre. It holds classroom and meeting

space with state-of-the-art audiovisual

capabilities and HD video conferencing

and broadcasting. A tiered theatre seats

up to 800 for meetings and presentations

with room for up to 400 in table seating.

Conference guests can enjoy breaks in

landscaped private gardens.

Conference services at the University of

Alberta will work with planners to ensure

their event is top-notch. In addition to

theatres and classroom space, the univer-

sity offers the Lister Conference Centre –

eight bright and spacious meeting rooms

for up to 320 people.

There’s dedicated parking, optional

high-speed Internet and barrier-free

access.

Select the daily meeting package at

Mayfield Inn & Suites and conference

guests will be treated to a deluxe con-

tinental breakfast, an urban lunch and

signature desserts. The Mayfield Inn holds

68,000 square feet of conference, trade

show and meeting space. The Mayfield

Trade Centre, with 22 distinct meeting

rooms, accommodates events for up to

1,500 guests.

The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald is a partner with City of Edmonton in the FRESH

campaign and is committed to using local farmers and food suppliers

Photo: Travel Alberta

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EDMONTON & AREA

DevonGolf Courses & Country ClubsDevon Golf & Conference Centre 1130 River Valley, Devon T9G 1Z3 Debbie Gibson or John Sage ..... 780-987-3477

780-987-3300 admin@devongolf.ca www.devongolf.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesLeduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre 20 Haven Ave Suite 6, Devon T9G 2B9 Lynn Brown ...... 866-987-4323 780-987-4365

info@leducnumber1.com www.leducnumber1.com

EdmontonAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresEdmonton Tourism 9990 Jasper Ave NW Suite 400, Edmonton T5J 1P7 Brent Beatty .... 780-917-7626 780-426-0535

bbeatty@edmonton.com www.edmonton.com

Meeting Professionals International – Greater Edmonton Chapter 11215 Jasper Ave NW Unit 93, Edmonton T5K 0L5 Cheryl Renzenbrink .. mpiedmonton@gmail.com

www.mpiedmonton.org

Banquet FacilitiesBennett Environmental Education Centre 9703 94 St, Edmonton T6C 3W1 ......... 780-468-1438 780-466-3370

bennett.centre@epsb.ca www.bennettcentre.epsb.ca

Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton T5G 3A1 Nigel Swarbrooke ...................... 780-452-7770

780-454-3436 nigel@chateaulouis.com www.chateaulouis.com

Polish Hall 10960 104 St NW, Edmonton T5H 2W6 Stan Wilk......... 780-426-1856 780-425-1887

info@polishhall.ca www.polishhall.ca

Santa Maria Goretti Community Centre 11050 90 St NW, Edmonton T5H 1S5 Carmela Carson .......................... 780-426-5026

780-426-5030 smgc@telusplanet.net www.santamariagoretticentre.com

Sawmill Banquet & Catering Centre 3840 76 Ave, Edmonton T6B 3B9 Paul Doucette ............................. 780-468-4115

780-469-8123 pdoucette@sawmillrestaurant.com www.sawmillrestaurant.com

Tom Goodchilds Moose Factory 4810 Calgary Trail S, Edmonton T6H 5H5 Paul Doucette ............................. 780-468-4115

780-469-8123 pdoucette@sawmillrestaurant.com www.sawmillrestaurant.com

Union Bank Inn 10053 Jasper Ave, Edmonton T5J 1S5 Christa Hammond....................... 780-401-2209

780-401-2213 catering@unionbankinn.com www.unionbankinn.com

Bus ServicesNagel Coaches & Tours 11830 Kingsway Ave Suite 906, Edmonton T5G 0X5 Pat Nagel......... 780-452-6666 780-455-4444

nageltours@telus.net www.nageltours.com

Caterers

Eagle’s Nest Catering Ltd RR 1 SE, Edmonton T6H 4N6 Linda Kuhn....... 780-449-6646 780-416-5530

info@eaglesnestcatering.ca www.eaglesnestcatering.ca

Zinc Catering at the Art Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton T5J 2C1 Elisa De Fazio ............................. 780-392-2505

780-392-2485 elisa.defazio@compass-canada.com www.zincrestaurant.ca

Community HallsHazeldean Community League – Hall Rental 9630 66 Ave NW, Edmonton T6E 4W9 Lana Dugas................................. 780-439-0847

hazeldeanleaugue@shaw.ca www.hazeldean.org

Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow ConsultantsBUKSA Strategic Conference Services 10328 81 Ave NW, Edmonton T6E 1X2 Kate Bailey ...... 866-436-0983 780-401-3184

info@buksa.com www.buksa.com

CEO Corporate Event Organization Inc 11355 105 Ave, Edmonton T5H 3Y3 Anne Finzer...... 780-421-1240 780-429-1591

info@ceoinc.ca www.ceoinc.ca

Timewise Event Management Inc 17008 90 Ave NW Suite 456, Edmonton T5T 1L6 Arlene Schilke ............................ 780-444-3773

info@timewiseevents.com www.timewiseevents.com

Decor and Design ServicesEtc Event Styling and Decor 11355 105 Ave, Edmonton T5H 3Y3 Anne Finzer...... 780-425-1240 780-429-1591

info@etceventstyling.com www.etceventstyling.com

Entertainment ServicesAdvanced DJ Services 4204 40 Ave, Edmonton T6L 5T4 Tarcy Schindelka ........................ 780-235-3866

780-436-2035 booking@advanceddj.ca www.advanceddj.ca

Equipment and Supply RentalsInfinite Event Services 12640 126 St, Edmonton T5L 0X7 Sheldon Fingler .......................... 780-975-6152

780-452-6152 info@infiniteeventservices.com www.infiniteeventservices.com

Event PlannersCurrie Communications Ltd 10471 178 St Suite 202, Edmonton T5S 1R5 Joan Currie ...... 780-413-9570 780-486-0285

jcurrie@curriecom.com www.curriecom.com

Hotels and MotelsCampus Tower Suite Hotel 11145 87 Ave, Edmonton T6G 0Y1 Kim Green........ 780-439-6060 780-433-4410

k.green@coasthotels.com www.campustower.com

Canterra Suites Hotel 11010 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton T5K 0K9 Curtis Sagmeister....................... 780-421-1212

780-421-1211 info@canterrasuites.com www.canterrasuites.com

Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton T5G 3A1 Nigel Swarbrooke ...................... 780-452-7770

780-454-3436 nigel@chateaulouis.com www.chateaulouis.com

Coast Edmonton House 10205 100 Ave, Edmonton T5J 4B5 Jason Wilson ............................. 780-420-4000

780-420-4363 ja.wilson@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com

Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel 10155 105 St, Edmonton T5J 1E2 ............ 780-423-4811 780-425-5882

m.zeniack@coasthotels.com www.coastedmontonplaza.com

Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton Downtown 1 Thornton Crt, Edmonton T5J 2E7 Celia Daniel ..... 780-945-4735 780-945-4731

c.daniel@concordhotels.com www.courtyardedmontondowntown.com

Days Inn & Suites West Edmonton 10010 179A St, Edmonton T5S 2T1 Yvonne E Branicki ....................... 780-930-8776

780-930-8777 sales@daysinnwestedmonton.com www.daysinnwestedmonton.com

Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel 10222 102 St, Edmonton T5J 4C5 Steven Walton .... 780-429-3900 780-426-0562

swalton@deltahotels.com www.deltaedmontoncentre.ca

Executive Royal Inn West Edmonton 10010 178 St, Edmonton T5S 1T3 Natalie Meyer... 780-930-6852 780-930-6869

nmeyer@royalinn.com www.executivehotels.net

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald 10065 100 St, Edmonton T5J 0N6 Lana Uytterhagen ....................... 780-429-6406

780-424-8017 lana.uytterhagen@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/macdonald

Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South 7230 Argyll Rd, Edmonton T6C 4A6 Trish Rowsell .............................. 780-465-7931

780-485-0611 trowsell@fourpointseds.com www.fourpoints.com/edmonton

Holiday Inn Express Edmonton Downtown 10010 104 St NW, Edmonton T5J 0Z1 Jason Hewitt ... 780-701-3314 780-425-1783

catering@hiexedmonton.com www.hiexdowntown.com

Holiday Inn Express Edmonton South 2440 Calgary Trail, Edmonton T6J 5J6 Corey Campbell ... 780-440-5000 780-469-7170

ccampbell@hiexedmsouth.com www.hiexpress.com

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 11330 170 St, Edmonton T5S 2X1 Geraldine Altea .......................... 780-444-3110

780-444-3188 fom@hiedmonton.com www.hiedmonton.com

Matrix Hotel 10640 100 Ave, Edmonton T5J 3N8 Nicholas Wilson ......................... 780-429-2861

780-420-4962 info@matrixedmonton.com www.matrixedmonton.com

Metterra Hotel on Whyte 10454 82 Ave, Edmonton T6E 4Z7 Jillian Sharko .... 780-465-8150 780-465-8162

jsharko@hotelsonwhyte.com www.metterra.com

Quality Inn West Harvest Edmonton 17803 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton T5S 1B4 Vivian Basaraba ... 780-484-8000 780-486-6060

vivian.basaraba@westharvest.ca www.qualityinnwestharvest.com

Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre 11834 Kingsway, Edmonton T5G 3J5 Sales and Catering Department ..... 780-453-7343 780-453-7324

ramadaedmontonres@silverbirchhotels.com www.ramadaedmonton.com

Rosslyn Inn & Suites 13620 97 St NW, Edmonton T5E 4E2 Denise Heinrichs .... 780-476-6241 780-473-3021

sales@rosslyninnandsuites.com www.rosslyninnandsuites.com

Sawridge Inn Edmonton South 4235 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton T6J 5H2 Patrick Twinn ... 780-438-1222 780-438-0906

ptwinn@sawridge.com www.sawridgeedmonton.com

Union Bank Inn 10053 Jasper Ave, Edmonton T5J 1S5 Christa Hammond....................... 780-401-2209

780-401-2213 catering@unionbankinn.com www.unionbankinn.com

Varscona Hotel on Whyte 8208 106 St, Edmonton T6E 6R9 Jillian Sharko .... 780-431-5338 780-431-5336

jsharko@hotelsonwhyte.com www.varscona.com

Wingate by Wyndham Edmonton West 18220 100 Ave, Edmonton T6J 1G3 Dawn Miller .... 780-930-2371 780-443-0500

catering@wingatebywyndhamedmonton.com www.wingatebywyndhamedmonton.com

Photography – Event/VideographySpecial Events (Digital) Photo 10458 174 St, Edmonton T5S 2G9 ........... 780-489-3992 780-482-4988

info@sepdigital.com www.sepdigital.com

TJMPhotographica 10040 114 St Suite 203, Edmonton T5K 1R4 Trevor Millions ........................... 780-641-7664

admin@tjmphotographica.com www.tjmphotographica.com

Production Companies/Live/StagingAllstar Show Industries Inc 10331 176 St, Edmonton T5S 2E4 Rodger Boyce .... 780-486-4000 780-414-5724

allsales@allstar-show.com www.allstar-show.com

FM Systems Edmonton 14729 123 Ave, Edmonton T5L 2Y6 Blair McEwen ............................. 780-451-1353

780-451-2868 blairm@fmsystems.net www.fmsystems.net

Regional Convention SpacesEdmonton Exposition & Conference Centre PO Box 1480, Edmonton T5J 2N5 Heather Peckitt........................... 780-471-7327

780-471-7172 hpeckitt@northlands.com www.edmontonexpocentre.com

Shaw Conference Centre 9797 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton T5J 1N9 Martin J Linlove ......................... 780-917-7610

780-425-5121 mlinlove@edmonton.com www.shawconferencecentre.com

Universities and CollegesConference Services – University of Alberta 1-047 Lister Centre, Edmonton T6G 2H6 Conference Services .................. 780-492-6057

780-492-5297 conference.services@ualberta.ca www.ualberta.ca/conferenceservices

Grant MacEwan University Conference & Event Services 10700 104 Ave, Edmonton T5J 4S2 Crystal DeCosta ... 780-633-3182 780-497-4264

conferenceoffice@macewan.ca www.macewan.ca/conference

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesArt Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton T5J 2C1 Elisa De Fazio ............................. 780-392-2505

780-392-2485 elisa.defazio@compass-canada.com www.zincrestaurant.ca/events-catering

Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton T5G 3A1 Nigel Swarbrooke ...................... 780-452-7770

780-454-3436 nigel@chateaulouis.com www.chateaulouis.com

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EDMONTON & AREA

Edmonton Petroleum Club 11110 108 St, Edmonton T5G 2T2 Scott Stanhope........................... 780-474-3411

780-471-8432 gm@edpetroleumclub.com www.edpetroleumclub.com

Empire Ballroom 8882 170 St NW Suite 2687, Edmonton T5T 4J2 Sergio Maione............................ 780-486-9494

780-486-7778 sergio@empireballroom.ca www.empireballroom.ca

Myer Horowitz Theatre 8900 114 St, Edmonton T6G 2J7 Kristen Ostrowski ....................... 780-492-4764

780-492-4643 theatre@su.ualberta.ca www.horowitztheatre.com

NorQuest College 10215 108 St, Edmonton T5J 1L6 ............ 403-644-6215 403-644-6243

karen.hamel@norquest.ca www.norquest.ca

TELUS World of Science – Edmonton 11211 142 St NW, Edmonton T5M 4A1 Janet Resler .... 780-452-9100 780-455-5882

info@telusworldofscienceedmonton.com www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton

Winspear Centre 9720 102 Ave NW, Edmonton T5J 4B2 Diana de Sousa .......................... 780-401-2522

780-425-0167 ddesousa@winspearcentre.com www.winspearcentre.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorCasino Edmonton 7055 Argyll Rd, Edmonton T6C 4A5 ........... 780-463-9467 780-465-7151

starr@casinoabs.com www.casinoabs.com

Devonian Botanic Garden Hwy 60 5 kms north of Devon, Edmonton T6G 2E1 Kerry Mulholland........................ 780-987-3054

780-987-4141 kerry.mulholland@ales.ualberta.ca www.devonian.ualberta.ca

EnochHotels and MotelsEdmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort 300 Lapotac Blvd E, Enoch T7X 3Y3 Yan Shapiro ..... 780-930-2622 780-930-2736

yegmc-sales@marriott.com www.edmontonmarriott.com

FallisEvent PlannersTEC The Event Coordinators Box 158, Fallis T0E 0V0 Karen McLachlan ....................... 780-453-6962

karen@theeventcoordinators.com www.theeventcoordinators.com

Fort SaskatchewanBanquet FacilitiesDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150

bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow ConsultantsDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150

bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Event PlannersDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150

bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Hotels and MotelsLakeview Inns & Suites Fort Saskatchewan 10115 88 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4K1 ............ 780-998-7888 780-998-2540

plecerf@lakeviewhotels.com www.lakeviewhotels.com/ab-fortsask

Meeting PlannersDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150

bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Production Companies/Live/StagingDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150

bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Regional Convention SpacesDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150

bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Speakers/FacilitatorsDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150

bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Team BuildingDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman .............................. 780-992-6409

780-992-3150 bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesDow Centennial Centre – City of Fort Saskatchewan 8700 84 St, Fort Saskatchewan T8L 4P5 Barb Shuman ... 780-992-6409 780-992-3150

bshuman@fortsask.ca www.fortsask.ca/dowcentre

LeducHotels and MotelsBest Western Denham Inn & Suites 5207 50 Ave, Leduc T9E 6V3 Carol J Borowic .......................... 780-986-2241

780-986-1511 info@bestwesterndenham.com www.bestwesterndenham.com

Executive Royal Inn Leduc-Nisku 8450 Sparrow Dr, Leduc T9E 7G4 Shannon Zambon ....................... 780-986-1840

780-986-1864 edmontonairport@royalinn.com www.executivehotels.net

NiskuHotels and MotelsHoliday Inn Express Edmonton International Airport 1102 4 St, Nisku T9E 8E2 ........... 780-955-1000 780-955-3009

edmontonexpress@shiringroup.com www.hiexpress.com

Sherwood ParkVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCoast Edmonton East Hotel 2100 Premier Way, Sherwood Park T8H 2G4 Vinu Nambiar ............................. 780-464-4900

780-464-4796 v.nambiar@aumhotels.com www.coasthotels.com

Millennium Place 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park T8H 2G4 Sharon Tomaszeski ..................... 780-464-8244

780-416-7200 tomaszeski@strathcona.ab.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorStrathcona Wilderness Centre 2025 Oak St, Sherwood Park T8A 0W9 Bjorn Taylor ................................ 780-922-3939

780-922-6415 swcinfo@strathcona.ab.ca www.strathcona.ab.ca/wildernesscentre

Sherwood Park

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesHoliday Inn Express Sherwood Park 11 Portage Ln, Sherwood Park T8H 2R7 Alison Kobelak .... 780-417-3388 780-417-3183

manager@hiesherwoodpark.ca www.hiesherwoodpark.ca

Spruce Grove

Hotels and MotelsRoyal Inn Express Hotel 20 Westgrove Dr, Spruce Grove T7X 3X3 Suzanna Au-Chan ....................... 780-962-6050

780-962-6588 sprucegrove@royalinn.com www.royalinn.ca

St Albert

Golf Courses & Country ClubsSturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club 25114 Sturgeon Rd Box 95, St Albert T8N 1N2 Mark Beckwith ........................... 780-973-6705

780-973-3199 svgcc@shawbiz.ca www.sturgeonvalleygolfclub.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Plus The Inn at St Albert 460 St Albert Trail, St Albert T8N 5J9 ........... 780-470-3800 780-470-0038

gm@bestwesternstalbert.com www.bestwesternstalbert.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesThe Enjoy Centre 101 Riel Dr, St Albert T8N 3X4 Brenda Lakeman......................... 780-419-6800

780-459-6042 info@enjoy.ca enjoycentre.ca

Northern Alberta Business Inkubator Society (NABI) 13 Mission Ave, St Albert T8N 1H6 Dar Schwanbeck ........................ 780-460-1000

780-460-7205 info@nabi.ca www.nabi.ca

Servus Credit Union Place 400 Campbell Rd, St Albert T8N 0R8 Kelly McConnell ......................... 780-418-6068

780-458-2750 kmcconnell@st-albert.net www.servusplace.ca

Stony Plain

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Sunrise Inn & Suites 3101 43 Ave, Stony Plain T7Z 1L1 Melissa Martineau..................... 780-968-1716

780-968-1724 melissa@bestwesternstonyplain.com www.bestwesternalberta.com

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By Rebecca Edwards

The national parks of the Alberta Rockies are famous for their

beauty, quality and prestige. From the glacial landscape of

Lake Louise to the ruggedness of Kananaskis Country, this

region will give your event a touch of modern mountain style.

Lake Louise – a touch of classThe July 2011 visit by the newly wedded Duke and Duchess of

Cambridge, Prince William and Catherine, to the backcountry

Skoki Lodge has renewed Lake Louise’s prestigious reputation.

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a luxury lakeside hotel

with 36,000 square feet of meeting space, a 24-hour business

centre and many team activities. Lake Louise Ski Area – where the

Downhill World Cup is held each December – is 10 minutes away.

The Lake Louise Inn is a mountain lodge with 247 guest rooms,

three restaurants and meeting rooms for groups of 10 to 200.

Nearby, the former Lake Louise Station is a modern facil-

ity with a turn-of-the-century style – host your meeting in the

Stationmaster’s Room with its original fittings or capture the

Roaring Twenties spirit in the 1925 Delamere Dining Car.

Banff – an historical hostBanff was Canada’s first national park and is still famous for its

untouched mountain scenery and variety of facilities.

The Banff Centre administers 60 meeting facilities, lecture the-

atres and auditoriums for five to 500 people, including the Max

Bell building’s 330-seat auditorium and the TransCanada Pipelines

Pavilion’s 10 meeting rooms for 30 to 50 people.

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel opened in 1888. The

Scottish-style castle offers over 76,000 square feet of versatile

meeting or exhibit space accommodating 1,000 people.

The Banff Park Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre offers 18,897

square feet of meeting space, boardrooms and hospitality suites.

Banff Lodging Company has nine properties, including Banff

Rocky Mountain Resort which hosts 70 to 140 people. Banff

Ptarmigan Inn’s Atrium is three storeys tall and accommodates

175 people. At Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa, the Red Earth

Summit Room can accommodate 20 to 50.

In downtown Banff, the Mount Royal Hotel hosts groups of 50,

while the Brewster Mountain Lodge has a boardroom for up to

30. Irwin’s Mountain Inn provides a meeting space for up to 75.

Canmore – modern convenienceLocated just outside the Banff National Park boundary, Canmore

is a mountain retreat just one hour’s drive from Calgary’s interna-

tional travel connections.

Bellstar has three Canmore conference facilities. Solara Resort

& Spa is the newest property, featuring a variety of meeting

rooms for up to 200 people and a 96-seat theatre, the only venue

in Canmore offering a large projection screen with movie-quality

sound and retractable seating

Blackstone Mountain Lodge’s meeting room for up to 80

people has large windows and access to an open mountain

courtyard, as well as built-in surround sound, a podium and com-

plimentary wireless Internet.

The 800-square-foot Riverstone Hall at Mystic Springs boasts

river rock gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, mountain views and

plenty of natural light, hosting events of up to 50 people.

Kananaskis – away from the crowdsKananaskis National Park offers Rocky Mountain scenery away from

the crowds, but is still less than 90 minutes away from Calgary.

Delta Lodge at Kananaskis offers a number of meeting rooms

The wild westMountain resorts are world-class hosts

Golfing away from the crowds in Kananaskis Country

Photo: Travel Alberta

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The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise are located in your backyard - the most unique settings mix modern technology with historic function space to offer an ideal meeting location for

groups of 10 to 1000.

Whatever the event, we will turn moments in to memories for your guests amazing even the most discerning conference planners.

With endless selection of unique activities and amenities, guests are guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience in Banff National Park.

www.fairmontmeetings.com | Meeting & Event Inquiries call: 1 866 662 6060

Just next door, but far from ordinary

for 50 to 600 people, and seven different dining outlets.

The Best Western Pocaterra Inn has three meeting rooms that

can be converted into one large room for 150 people theatre-

style or 96 people banquet-style.

The Boundary Ranch in Kananaskis is a gorgeous mountain

valley venue for meetings and events for up to 1,000 people. It

also stages off-site activities to thrill guests, such as guided trail

rides, gunfights, Wild West rodeos and more.

Jasper – big opportunitiesJasper National Park is Canada’s largest mountain park, spanning

10,878 square kilometres of mountains, lakes, hot springs and visitor

facilities. It is a four-hour drive from both Edmonton and Calgary.

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s 26,500 square feet of meeting

space can cater for 15 to 600 people, with the opportunity for a

post-meeting round at the hotel’s golf course.

Amethyst Lodge has indoor rooms accommodating up to

200 people, while outside, the western-themed Pyramid Gazebo

holds 90 people, and the surrounding grounds up to 400.

Hinton hospitalityHinton, a business hub for the West Yellowhead region, is a foot-

hills town with a four-season outdoor adventure culture.

For meeting space with accommodations, the 97-room

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel has two conference rooms and

two fully licensed banquet rooms with business centre and

free Internet access. The 104-room Holiday Inn Hinton has a

1,500-square-foot meeting room with audiovisual services and

full catering for up to 100 guests.

Hinton Centre is the region’s largest venue with an

8,000-square-foot Grand Hall seating 900, two smaller salons

and three well-equipped boardrooms for business conventions

and board meetings of all sizes. Services available include event-

planning, catering and a commercial kitchen.

For retreats, the Black Cat Guest Ranch, 20 kilometres from

Hinton, is a quiet, private venue for productive retreats or confer-

ences. Its modern 16-room lodge has two meeting rooms for

meetings of eight to 32. The ranch offers inspiring views of the

Rockies and fabulous hiking and horseback riding.

Turquoise water of Lake Louise in Banff National Park

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BanffBanquet FacilitiesBanff Ptarmigan Inn 337 Banff Ave Box 1070, Banff T1L 1H8 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441

cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com

Hotels and MotelsBanff Aspen Lodge 401 Banff Ave PO Box 1017, Banff T1L 1A9 Christy Clare .... 403-762-4401 403-762-5905

info@banffaspenlodge.com www.banffaspenlodge.com

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort Hotel & Conference Centre 1029 Banff Ave N Box 1070, Banff T1L 1H8 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441

cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com

Banff Voyager Inn/Spruce Grove Inn 555 Banff Ave Box 1540, Banff T1L 1B5 Georgina Raso ..... 800-879-1991 403-760-7792

sales@banffvoyagerinn.com www.banffvoyagerinn.com

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Box 1326 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff T0L 0C0 Tiana Dawson ... 403-781-8131 403-410-7406

tiana@crmr.com www.crmr.comFox Hotel & Suites 461 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1H8 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441

cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com

Inns of Banff 600 Banff Ave, Banff T1L 1H8 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441

cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com

The Juniper Hotel & Bistro 1 Timberline Way & Mt Norquay Rd Box 3449, Banff T1L 1E1 Christine Malfair ........................ 403-762-2281

403-762-8331 sales@thejuniper.com www.thejuniper.com

Rimrock Resort Hotel 300 Mountain Ave PO Box 1110, Banff T1L 1J2 Elizabeth Allen .... 403-762-1852 403-762-1842

sales@rimrockresort.com www.rimrockresort.com

Resorts/RetreatsBanff Caribou Lodge & Spa 521 Banff Ave Box 1070, Banff T1L 1B7 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441

cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com

Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel & Conference Centre 222 Lynx St Box 2200, Banff T1L 1K5 Steve Orchin .... 403-760-3265 403-762-4740

sales@banffparklodge.com www.banffparklodge.com

Castle Mountain Chalets Box 1655 Castle Junction 1A & Hwy 93 South, Banff T1L 1B5 Ghada Wirth .... 403-762-3868 403-762-8629

info@castlemountain.com www.castlemountain.com

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel 405 Spray Ave Box 960, Banff T1L 1J4 Luke Sunderland......................... 403-762-6822

403-762-5741 rfp-mtn@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/banffsprings

Hidden Ridge Resort 901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff T1L 1H1 Claire Young .... 403-561-9152 403-592-1441

cyoung@bestofbanff.com www.bestofbanff.com

Taxi/LimoAlpine Limousine & Tours PO Box 2235, Banff T1L 1B9 Andreas Lindner ......................... 403-762-5558

888-370-5238 info@alpinelimo.ca www.alpinelimo.ca

Tourist Attractions – MajorBanff Gondola Mountaintop Experience PO Box 1258, Banff T1L 1B2 ............ 403-762-2523 403-762-7493

lift@banffgondola.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesBanff Centre 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr Box 1020, Banff T1L 1H5 Leslie Vanderzwet ..................... 403-762-6435

403-762-6202 conferences@banffcentre.ca www.banffcentre.ca/meetings

The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre 100 Mt Norquay Rd PO Box 1260, Banff T1L 1A1 Margaret Riordon ....................... 403-762-1238

403-762-1264 rentals@banff.ca www.banff.ca

CanmoreBanquet FacilitiesChez Francois 1604 2 Ave, Canmore T1W 1M8 Sylvie Gregoire .... 403-678-2723 403-678-0725

chezfrancois@shaw.ca www.restaurantchezfrancois.com

Bus ServicesLuxury Motor Coach Charters Box 8114, Canmore T1W 2T8 Ian Hipkins....... 403-678-2990 403-678-2986

ian@luxurymotorcoach.ca www.luxurymotorcoach.ca

CaterersBow Valley Gourmet Canmore Mike Anderson ........... 403-679-8470

403-678-0085 chef@bowvalleygourmet.ca www.bowvalleygourmet.ca

Entertainment ServicesAydin Productions Ltd Box 8052, Canmore T1W 2T8 Aydin Odyakmaz ......................... 403-678-0339

403-678-0911 aydin@aydin.ca www.aydin.ca

Banff Entertainment Company Box 8052, Canmore T1W 2T8 Aydin Odyakmaz ......................... 403-678-0339

aydin@aydin.ca www.banffentertainment.com

Event Plannersmagma.event.marketing PO Box 8368, Canmore T1W 2V1 .......... 403-609-5567 403-609-2778

info@magmaem.com www.magmaem.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsSilvertip Resort 2000 Silvertip Trail, Canmore T1W 3J4 Wanda Shaw ... 403-609-6592 403-678-1609

info@silvertipresort.com www.silvertipresort.com

Helicopter ServicesAlpine Helicopters Ltd 91 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore T1W 1N8.......... 403-678-4802 403-678-2176

canmore@alpinehelicopters.com www.alpinehelicopters.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Plus Pocaterra Inn 1725 Mountain Ave, Canmore T1W 2W1 Julie Clayton ... 403-678-4334 403-678-3999

sales@pocaterrainn.com www.pocaterrainn.com

The Grande Rockies Resort 901 Mountain St, Canmore T1W 0C9 Pamela Middleton ...................... 403-678-8880

403-678-6022 sales@granderockies.com www.granderockies.com

Quality Resort Chateau Canmore 1718 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore T1W 2X3 Sheri Spiess .... 403-678-6699 403-678-6954

info@chateaucanmore.com www.chateaucanmore.com

Ramada Inn & Suites Canmore 1402 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore T1W 1N5 Noelle Keller ... 403-609-5402 403-609-2773

conference@ramadacanmore.com www.ramadacanmore.com

Photography – Event/VideographyAydin Productions Ltd Box 8052, Canmore T1W 2T8 Aydin Odyakmaz ......................... 403-678-0339

403-678-0911 aydin@aydin.ca www.aydin.ca

Highland Photo Services 112 Kananaskis Way, Canmore T1W 2X2 Patti Macpherson ....................... 403-609-3611

info@highlandphoto.ca www.highlandphoto.ca

Mountain Light Studio 703 Main St Suite 202, Canmore T1W 2B2 Colin Ferguson............................ 403-678-0432

info@mountainlightstudio.com www.mountainlightstudio.com

Resorts/RetreatsBanff Gate Mountain Resort PO Box 8113, Canmore T1W 2T8 Steffen Spiess ..... 403-609-9229 403-609-9256

admin@banffgatemountainresort.com www.banffgatemountainresort.com

StoneRidge Mountain Resort 30 Lincoln Park, Canmore T1W 3E9 Natasha Huggins........................ 403-675-5000

403-675-5002 www.stoneridgeresort.ca www.stoneridgeresort.ca

RestaurantsThe Iron Goat Pub & Grill 703 Benchlands Trail, Canmore T1W 3G9 .......... 403-609-0222 403-609-0226

info@irongoat.ca www.irongoat.ca

Speakers/FacilitatorsOne Step Beyond Worldwide 838 10 St Suite 200, Canmore T1W 2A7 John Amatt ................................ 403-678-5255

jamatt@osbworldwide.com www.osbworldwide.com

Taxi/LimoCanmore Limousine & Tours 12 Grotto Close, Canmore T1W 1K4 .......... 403-609-1680 888-370-5238

info@canmorelimo.com www.canmorelimo.com

Tourist Attractions – MajorCanmore Museum and Geoscience Centre 902B 7 Ave, Canmore TIW 3K1 Debbie Carrico..... 403-678-2462 403-678-2216

info@cmags.org www.cmags.org

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCanmore Recreation Centre 1900 8th Ave, Canmore T1W 1Y2 Nathan Grivell ..... 403-678-0808 403-678-6661

facility_bookings@canmore.ca www.canmore.ca

ColemanResorts/RetreatsCrowsnest Mountain Resort 101 Wolfstone Dr Box 190, Coleman T0K 0M0 Martha Rokeby-Thomas ............. 866-562-7993

403-562-7996 frontdesk@albertaresort.com www.albertaresort.com

HintonAirlinesAir Jasper PO Box 5222, Hinton T7V 1X4 Marty L Pendrak ......................... 780-865-3616

780-865-3422 airjaspr@telusplanet.net www.airjasper.com

Hotels and MotelsNova Inn Hinton 782 Carmichael Lane, Hinton T7V 0A6 Eleanor Ryan ... 780-865-5255 780-865-5818

hintoninn@novahotels.ca www.novainnhinton.ca

Nova Lodge Hinton 149 Woodley Dr, Hinton T7V 0A7 Eleanor Ryan ... 780-865-4755 780-865-6145

hintonlodge@novahotels.ca www.novahotels.ca

Super 8 Hinton 284 Smith St, Hinton T7V 2A1 Rajinder Aulakh .......................... 780-817-2228

780-817-2880 super8hinton@gmail.com www.super8hinton.com

Resorts/RetreatsBlue Lake Centre Box 6700 Hwy 40 North 52125, Hinton T7V 2G2 Leo Slutter ....... 780-865-4789 780-865-4739

info@bluelakealberta.ca www.bluelakealberta.ca

JasperBus ServicesAlpine Art Eco Tour PO Box 254, Jasper T0E 1E0 Art Jackson ................................ 780-852-3709

info@alpineart.ca www.alpineart.ca

Floral Design and PlantsElysion Florals & Gifts 614C Connaught Dr Box 849, Jasper T0E 1E0 Whitney Edmondson .................. 780-852-3230

780-852-3231 elysionflorals@gmail.com www.flowersjasper.com

Hotels and MotelsAmethyst Lodge 200 Connaught Dr Box 1200, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jordan Tucker ... 780-852-2516 780-852-3833

jordan.tucker@mpljasper.com www.mpljasper.com

Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites 98 Geikie St PO Box 871, Jasper T0E 1E0 Melanie Lessard......................... 780-852-4461

780-852-5916 info@bestwesternjasperinn.com www.bestwesternjasperinn.com

Chateau Jasper 96 Geikie St PO Box 1200, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jordan Tucker ... 780-852-2516 780-852-3833

jordan.tucker@mpljasper.com www.mpljasper.com

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge 1 Lodge Rd Box 40, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jim McEachern .......................... 780-852-6007

780-852-2120 jim.mceachern@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/jasper

Lobstick Lodge 94 Geikie St Box 1200, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jordan Tucker ... 780-852-2516 780-852-3833

jordan.tucker@mpljasper.com www.mpljasper.com

Marmot Lodge 86 Connaught Dr Box 1200, Jasper T0E 1E0 Jordan Tucker ... 780-852-2516 780-852-3833

jordan.tucker@mpljasper.com www.mpljasper.com

Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Jasper 76 Connaught Dr PO Box 2080, Jasper T0E 1E0 Pierre Frigon .... 780-852-6587 780-852-5942

pfrigon@sawridge.com www.sawridgejasper.com

Resorts/RetreatsCoast Pyramid Lake Resort PO Box 388, Jasper T0E 1E0 Olaf Miede ...... 780-852-4900 780-852-7007

info@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com

KananaskisVenues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorBoundary Ranch 2 Guinn’s Rd Hwy 40 Box 44, Kananaskis T0L 2H0 Alyssa Richards .......................... 403-591-7171

403-591-7326 aly@boundaryranch.com www.boundaryranch.com

Lake LouiseHotels and MotelsFairmont Chateau Lake Louise 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise T0L1E0 Danielle Boyles .......................... 403-522-3511

403-522-3539 kirsten.maier@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/lakelouise

Resorts/RetreatsBaker Creek Mountain Resort Bow Valley Parkway Box 66, Lake Louise T0L 1E0 Shannon Cavanagh .................... 403-522-3761

403-522-2270 bakerinfo@bakercreek.com www.bakercreek.com

NordeggResorts/RetreatsGoldeye Centre Box 26, Nordegg T0M 2H0 Don Rilling ....... 403-721-2102 403-721-3966

reservations@goldeye.org www.goldeye.org

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Meeting central

By Grant Wing

Central Alberta’s abundance of heartland hospitality makes it

an easy choice for your next meeting.

There, in Alberta’s peaceful big-sky country, your group

can get away from big-city distractions and into the right frame

of mind for productive and memorable meetings.

Take a short drive and explore the exciting possibilities that

the heartland of Alberta has to offer.

Midway meeting pointLocated halfway between Edmonton and Calgary, Red Deer is the

perfect meeting place for delegates from both major cities. Red

Deer is a vibrant, friendly town with plenty of great venues offer-

ing fine hospitality without big-city prices.

The 217-room Capri Hotel, Trade and Conference Centre is

Central Alberta’s only four-star hotel. It can host 2,500 guests with

over 55,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. The Capri

has a 33,000-square-foot exhibition hall with 26-foot ceilings that

can accommodate full-size tractors. Smaller rooms can seat 2,000

theatre-style or 1,250 for plated dinners.

The 233-room Red Deer Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre

is another premier venue. Its 10 versatile meeting rooms, some

with exterior windows for natural light, total 7,000 square feet for

groups up to 120 people.

Near downtown, the conveniently located 142-room Holiday

Inn 67 Street, has 14 versatile meeting rooms totalling 16,000

square feet of meeting space with extensive audiovisual support

for catered events of up to 350 delegates.

The 98-room Black Knight Inn, just off Highway 2, has 10,400

square feet of display space accommodating up to 1,000 people.

Its eight meeting rooms include a 6,300-square-foot ballroom.

Rose city meetingsOnly 88 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, Camrose has small-

town charm with a big selection of fine meeting venues. Golfers

will find the 18-hole Camrose Golf Course challenging. Camrose’s

extensive sports and recreation facilities make it an excellent loca-

tion for sports tournaments.

For larger events, the Camrose Regional Exhibition has exhi-

bition, convention and banquet rooms totaling 107,200 square

Central Alberta is the ideal provincial meeting point with location,

accommodation and recreation for memorable conventions and retreats

Chuckwagon Races, Westerner Days in Red Deer

Camrose Golf Course

Photos: Tourism Alberta

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most versatile venue with space for 416 people in a dinner setting

and 522 people in a lecture setting, with in-house catering, deco-

rating and audiovisual.

Another large venue, the Max Centre, is a multipurpose space

with a 1,200-square-foot dance floor/stage with theatre lighting,

digital audiovisual and on-site kitchen facilities with table seating

for 200.

The Ramada Drayton Valley, close to the MacKenzie Centre,

has a 624-square-foot meeting room for small meetings and pro-

vides business services and Internet.

Meetings on the borderLocated on the Alberta-Saskatchewan

border, the town of Lloydminster is an

ideal spot for groups from both provinces

to meet, work and play. The area has two

excellent golf courses and top-notch

sporting infrastructure, making it a mecca

for tournaments.

Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition

Association Convention Centre, the area’s

largest facility, has over 100,000 square

feet of space for large conventions, trade

shows and smaller meetings, with in-

house catering and equipment.

For a venue with accommodations, the

Best Western Wayside Inn has six meeting

and banquet rooms with on-site cater-

ing, bar and audiovisual for up to 340

people.

feet of meeting space. It has a broad range of fully catered meet-

ing rooms suitable for small meetings and or for thousands of

delegates.

Close to the Camrose Exhibition Grounds and local arenas, the

74-room Ramada Camrose has a 1,560-square-foot meeting room

and a business centre and is near many local restaurants.

A recent addition to Camrose’s event venues, the newly

restored 100-year-old Bailey Theatre downtown has an auditorium,

a bistro and a rehearsal hall that can be rented for conferences and

corporate events. The vaudeville-era theatre with balcony will seat

400 people concert-style or 200 in dinner-theatre setup.

Vibrant valleyHome to a burgeoning oil and gas industry, the busy town of

Drayton Valley is another excellent meeting spot. Set in natural

beauty, the town has an extensive park and trail system for hiking

and biking, excellent golf courses, and waterways for canoeing

and kayaking.

The MacKenzie Conference Centre is the area’s biggest and

The 233-room Red

Deer Lodge Hotel

and Conference

Centre has 10

versatile meeting

rooms for groups

up to 120 people

The 217-room Capri Hotel, Trade and Conference Centre is Central Alberta’s only four-

star hotel, with over 55,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space

FAR LEFT: Heli-hiking,

near Cline River

LEFT: Canoeing

at Elk Island

National Park

Photos: (top left & right) Tourism Alberta; (bottom) Capri Hotel, Trade & Conference Centre

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BonnyvilleGolf Courses & Country ClubsBonnyville Golf & Country Club Box 6885, Bonnyville T9N 2H3 Randy Gallop ..... 780-826-4886 780-826-7965

bonnyvillegolf@mcsnet.ca www.bonnyvillegolfclub.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Bonnyville 5401 43rd St PO Box 4988, Bonnyville T9N 0H3 ........... 780-826-6226 780-826-6270

www.bestwesternbonnyville.com

Days Inn Bonnyville 5810 50th Ave, Bonnyville T9N 2N6 Ian Wilson ....... 780-815-4843 780-815-4853

www.daysinnbonnyville.com

CamroseHotels and MotelsNorsemen Inn 6505 48 Ave, Camrose T4V 3K3 Geri Ferner....... 780-672-9171 780-608-1789

catering@norsemeninn.com www.norsemeninn.com

Ramada Inn Camrose 4702 73 St, Camrose T4V 0E5 Lisa Gaumont .... 780-672-5220 780-672-5299

gm@ramadacamrose.com

Super 8 Camrose 4710 73 St, Camrose T4V 0E5 Lisa Keough ..... 780-672-7303 780-672-7347

gm@super8camrose.com www.super8.com

Universities and CollegesUniversity of Alberta Augustana Campus 4901 46 Ave, Camrose T4V 2R3 Robert Ford ...... 780-679-1546 780-679-1601

robert.ford@ualberta.ca www.augustana.ualberta.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesChuck MacLean Arts Centre 4809 52 St, Camrose T4V 1T9 Jane Cherry Lemire .................... 780-672-9949

780-608-8740 jcherry@camrose.ca www.camrose.ca

Cold LakeHotels and MotelsBest Western Inn Cold Lake 4815 52 St, Cold Lake T9M 1P1 Markus Nellen .... 780-594-4888 780-594-4885

hotel@bestwesterncoldlake.com www.bestwesterncoldlake.com

Lakeland Inn 5411 55 St PO Box 1050, Cold Lake T9M 1P3 Patrick Ward ..... 780-594-3311 780-594-3770

lakeinn@telusplanet.net www.lakelandinn.com

Resorts/RetreatsHamilton House B&B 4816 46st Cherry Grove, Cold Lake T0A 0T0 Debbie Lynn Hamilton ................ 780-594-7257

780-594-0778 hamhouse@mcsnet.ca www.hamiltonhouse.com

CoronationAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresTrail of the Buffalo Tourism Association PO Box 808, Coronation T0C 1C0 Jennifer Fossen .......................... 888-575-0279

info@trailofthebuffalo.com www.trailofthebuffalo.com

Drayton ValleyAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresBrazeau Regional Tourism 6009 44 Ave Box 6401, Drayton Valley T7A 1R4 Brenda Lynn Jabs ....................... 780-542-7529

780-542-7523 info@brazeautourism.ca www.brazeautourism.ca

Banquet FacilitiesMacKenzie Conference Centre 5120 52nd St Box 6837, Drayton Valley T7A 1A1 Jennifer Lundy..... 780-514-2233 780-542-4336

manager.mcc@draytonvalley.ca www.draytonvalley.ca

EdsonHotels and MotelsBest Western High Road Inn 300 52 St, Edson T7E 1X8 Donna Brown... 780-712-2378 780-723-1868

gm@highroadinn.com www.highroadinn.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesEdson & District Recreation Complex 1 Golf Course Rd Hwy 16 PO Box 6427, Edson T7E 1T3 Craig Kibblewhite....................... 780-723-3311

780-723-4025 edsonrec@moradnet.ca www.edsonrecreationcomplex.com

EvansburgCommunity HallsEvansburg Legion Hall 4823 50 St Box 269, Evansburg T0E 0T0 Lee Gillard ....... 780-727-3879 780-727-2553

rclbr196@persona.ca www.evansburglegion.ca

Lac La BicheHotels and MotelsRamada Lac La Biche 9305 100 St, Lac La Biche T0A 2C0 Michael Davis ............................ 780-623-2250

780-623-2257

LloydminsterHotels and MotelsBest Western Wayside Inn Lloydminster 5411 44 St, Lloydminster T9V 0A9 Michelle Holowaychuk............... 780-875-4404

780-875-7210 banquets@bwwis.com www.bwwis.com

Holiday Inn & Suites Lloydminster 5612 44 St, Lloydminster T9V 0B6 Kelly Mayner ... 780-870-5050 780-875-9759

kelly@hilloydminster.com www.hilloydminster.com

Ramada Lloydminster 5610 44 St, Lloydminster T9V OB6 Tony Nicholas Verbisky .............. 780-871-6940

780-871-6941 www.ramada.comWest Harvest Express 1402 50 Ave, Lloydminster T9V 2K5 Marlene Neumann ..................... 780-875-8884

780-875-3719 whel@westharvest.ca www.westharvest.ca

West Harvest Inn Lloydminster 5620 44 St, Lloydminster T9V 0B6 Marlene Neumann ..................... 780-875-6113

780-875-2265 whl@westharvest.ca www.westharvest.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCentennial Civic Centre Auditorium 5405 49 Ave, Lloydminster S9V 0Y7 .......... 780-875-4529 780-875-4303

bookings@lloydminster.ca www.lloydminster.ca

Lloydminster Exhibition Association 5521 49 Ave Box 690, Lloydminster S9V 0Y7 Michelle Myers .......................... 306-825-5571

306-825-7017 lloydexh@lloydexh.com www.lloydexh.com

Servus Sports Centre 5202 12 St, Lloydminster T9V 0W2 .......... 780-875-4529 780-875-4303

bookings@lloydminster.ca www.lloydminster.ca

OldsVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesOlds College Conference Services 4500 50 St, Olds T4H 1R6 Connie Conley ... 403-556-8359 403-556-4716

cconley@oldscollege.ca www.oldscollege.ca

ProvostHotels and MotelsCanalta Hotel 3611 57 Ave, Provost T0B 3S0 Jamie Pollard .... 780-753-2255 780-753-2388

gm@canaltaprovost.com

Red DeerHotels and MotelsBest Western Plus Red Deer Inn & Suites 6839 66 St, Red Deer T4P 3T5 Raymond Kramer ........................ 403-346-3555

403-309-7768 sales@bestwesternreddeer.com www.bestwesternreddeer.com

Comfort Inn & Suites Red Deer 6846 66 St, Red Deer T4P 3T5 Lisa Klein ......... 403-348-0025 403-348-0026

sales@comfortinnreddeer.com www.comfortinnreddeer.com

Days Inn Red Deer 5001 19 St Suite 1000, Red Deer T4R 3R1 Lance Homstol .... 403-340-3297 403-340-3274

daysinnreddeer@d3h.ca www.daysinn.caHoliday Inn 67 Street 6500 67 St, Red Deer T4P 1A2 Mylia Chambers ......................... 403-357-1104

403-357-1116 sales@hi67.com www.hi67.com

Quality Inn North Hill 7150 50 Ave (Gaetz Ave), Red Deer T4N 6A5 Silvia Park........ 800-662-7152 403-346-8690

info@qualityinnnorthhill.com www.qualityinnnorthhill.com

Sandman Hotel Red Deer 2818 Gaetz Ave, Red Deer T4R 1M4 Ashley Campbell ........................ 403-343-7400

403-343-7411 gm_reddeer@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com

Sheraton Red Deer Hotel 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer T4N 3X9 Lisa Francoeur ..... 403-346-2091 403-346-4790

sales@sheratonreddeer.com www.sheratonreddeer.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCollicutt Centre 3031 30 Ave, Red Deer T4N 3T4 Barb McKee..... 403-358-7520 403-314-4900

facility.bookings@reddeer.ca www.reddeer.ca/collicuttcentre

RimbeyHotels and MotelsBest Western Rimstone Ridge Hotel 5501 50 Ave Box 1546, Rimbey T0C 2J0 Valerie St Jean ........................... 403-843-2999

403-843-2997 valerie.stjean@bwrimbey.com www.bestwestern.com

St PaulHotels and MotelsSuper 8 St Paul 5008 43 St, St Paul T0A 3A2 Cindy Geertzen ........................... 780-645-5581

780-645-5081 gm@super8stpaul.com www.super8.com

StettlerHotels and MotelsRamada Stettler 6711 49 Ave, Stettler T0C 2L0 Debbie McArthur........................ 403-742-6555

403-742-6715 gm@ramadastettler.com

Sylvan LakeHotels and MotelsChateau Suites at Sylvan Bay 5100 Lakeshore Dr, Sylvan Lake T4S 2L7 Susan Fisher .... 403-887-6699 403-887-2355

reservations@chateausuites.ca www.chateausuites.ca

Three HillsHotels and MotelsBest Western Diamond Inn 351 7th Ave N Box 1348, Three Hills T0M 2A0 Ginette Hollan ............................ 403-443-7889

403-443-7233 gmbwdi@telus.net www.bwdiamondinn.com

VegrevilleHotels and MotelsPomeroy Inn & Suites Vegreville 6539 Hwy 16A, Vegreville T9C 0A3 Gus Borzel ....... 780-632-2094 780-632-6312

gusb@pomeroyvegreville.com www.pomeroyinnandsutes.com

WainwrightHotels and MotelsRamada Wainwright 1510 27 St, Wainwright T9W 0A4 Sophia Frey...... 780-842-5010 780-842-5166

gm@ramadawainwright.com

WesteroseResorts/RetreatsVillage Creek Country Inn 15 Village Dr RR 2, Westerose T0C 2V0 Laurie Unland .... 780-586-0006 780-586-3520

corporate@villagecreekcountryinn.com www.villagecreekcountryinn.com

WestlockHotels and MotelsRamada Westlock 11311 100 St, Westlock T7P 2R8 Renée Glenn .... 888-319-2245 780-349-2254

gm@ramadawestlock.comWestlock Inn and Conference Centre 10411 100 St, Westlock T7P 2G7 Terry Dane ....... 780-349-4483 780-349-6503

innfo@westlockinn.com www.westlockinn.com

WhitecourtHotels and MotelsHoliday Inn Express & Suites Whitecourt 4721 49 St Box 359, Whitecourt T7S 1N5 Helena Jamnik ........................... 780-778-2512

780-778-2516 gm@hiewhitecourt.com www.hiewhitecourt.com

Lakeview Inns & Suites Whitecourt 3325 Caxton St Box 1257, Whitecourt T7S 1P2 Trudy Malanowich ...................... 780-706-3349

780-706-2242 whitecourt@lakeviewhotels.com www.lakeviewhotels.com/ab-whitecourt.php

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By Jessica Eissfeldt

Southern Alberta has it all – Rocky Mountains, beautiful lakes

and sweeping vistas. And if you’re looking for conference

facilities to host your next business meeting, southern Alberta

has that, too. In fact, the two main centres in the area – Medicine

Hat to the southeast and Lethbridge to the south of Calgary – pro-

vide several options for a comfortable and productive work meet-

ing or team-building session. And don’t forget charming Waterton

Lakes, in between the two larger centres. While smaller than its

neighbouring settlements, this resort town has great venues avail-

able for many sizes of gatherings.

The craggy western Badlands and the undulating eastern

Cypress Hills frame Medicine Hat. The city’s name is derived

from the native word saamis, which means the place where the

medicine man lost his hat. But you don’t have to lose yours if

you come here. The city has the best of natural environments.

Consequently, this makes for a perfect launching point for your

next conference or meeting. Uncommon locations like the

Medalta Potteries National Historic Site and the historic down-

town add dimension to visitors’ stays.

For large conferences, functions or events, head to the

Medicine Hat Lodge, which can hold up to 600 people in its nine

meeting rooms. And the Medicine Hat Lodge gets critical acclaim

– it comes up on the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List as one

of the world’s best places to stay. It’s the largest hotel facility for

conferences in the southern part of the province. A choice of

meeting rooms ranging from 260 to 6,380 square feet means a

grouping of almost any number can fit. Options to enhance your

meetings include video conferencing, secretarial services, printing

services and a private lobby off of the ballroom.

Back to businessSouthern Alberta caters to every meeting’s needs

The Wateron Lakes National Park, site of the Bayshore Inn Resort and Spa

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Contact Alex Benova403-859-2106 • alex@waymarker.ca

The Best Western in Medicine Hat, conveniently close to

the historical downtown, boasts meeting facilities located in

the lower level. One meeting room fits up to 40 people, and

comes with a sink and fridge. The hotel

can provide coffee and tea for meetings

as well as audiovisual equipment, fax and

photocopy services. Don’t forget the free

wireless Internet access available in all

public areas.

The Quality Inn and Convention Centre

has room for more meeting attendees.

There are four meeting rooms, one of

which has the option to split into two

smaller areas.

The largest room holds 400 people

and the smallest, 25. There’s a restaurant

on site, so you can book a meal with your

meeting. Projectors, screens, copy and fax

services are available, as are free local calls

and a wake-up service so you don’t miss

your morning meeting.

Travelling south, Lethbridge welcomes

you with its sunshine. It’s one of Canada’s

sunniest cities. Whether visitors want

scenic sites or history, Lethbridge can deliver. From the world’s

highest, longest train bridge, to the last First Nations battlefield in

North America, this city thrills.

The Travelodge has the potential to host up to 150 people

with its meeting spaces. Three conference rooms on the main

floor provide flexibility to suit your needs. Free wireless Internet

throughout the hotel helps you connect quickly to any vital

meeting presentation materials you might need. A business cen-

tre with photocopy and fax services is available. Dono Sushi, on

site, is easily accessed for a delicious business lunch.

Only five minutes from downtown Lethbridge, the cost-

effective University of Lethbridge provides a wide scope of

facilities and accommodations. No student discount necessary.

Ranging from lecture halls to ballrooms to regular meeting

rooms, the university provides for groups of almost any size, for

almost any purpose. Use these spaces for almost anything you

could think of, including lectures, speakers, exhibitions, career

fairs and debates.

Accommodations at the university are as varied as the meet-

ing places. Townhouses, apartments or dormitories allow for

every possible setup and budget and usually remain available

between May and August.

The Holiday Inn Express in Lethbridge welcomes businesspeo-

ple with a well-equipped business centre, including copy, fax and

Internet services. One meeting room is available and holds up to

40 people in a theatre-style seating arrangement. The meeting

room has presentation equipment – a DVD player, an overhead

projector and a whiteboard.

Journey onward to scenic Waterton Lakes. The largest con-

ference facility in the park is the Bayshore Inn Resort and Spa.

Situated right on the lake, the Bayshore can do it all, with small

breakout session rooms as well as larger areas that hold up to 300

people. The lakeside patio holds additional seats, and the tavern

beside the inn fits 400 people.

Technical options and equipment choices at the Bayshore

include a hi-tech sound system, overhead as well as laptop pro-

jectors, a 52-inch TV and a digital video recorder.

Whether the group’s large or small, fun-seeking or on a seri-

ous business retreat, southern Alberta has you covered right, left

and centre.

The University of Lethbridge offers cost-

effective facilities and accommodations

Medicine Hat’s historic downtown offers

visitors a glance into the past

Photo: (top left) Travel Alberta

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BrooksHotels and MotelsHeritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Brooks 1217 2nd St W, Brooks T1R 1P7 Eric Deringer.... 403-362-6666 403-362-7319

gm.brooks@heritageinn.net www.heritageinn.net

Lakeview Inn & Suites Brooks 1307 2 St W, Brooks T1R 1P7 Sarah Weir ...... 403-362-7440 403-362-7477

sweir@lakeviewhotels.com www.lakeviewhotels.com

Super 8 Brooks 115 15 Ave W, Brooks T1R 0V5 Chantelle Nordick....................... 403-363-0080

403-363-0088 gm@super8brooks.com www.super8brooks.com

Promotional Items/Novelties/Corporate Gifts/Gift BasketsStitchFX Promotional Products 127 1 St W, Brooks T1R 1C4 Ron Remus ...... 403-362-6101 403-362-7310

stitchfx@telus.net www.stitchfx.ca

Universities and CollegesMedicine Hat College – Brooks Campus 200 Horticultural Station Rd E, Brooks T1R 1E5 Reg Radke ....... 403-362-1677 403-362-1474

brooksinfo@brooks.mhc.ab.ca www.mhc.ab.ca/brookscampus

CardstonHotels and MotelsSouth Country Inn 404 Main St Box 1710, Cardston T0K 0K0 Jackie Gray...... 403-653-8000 403-653-8004

jackie@southcountryinn.com www.southcountryinn.com

DrumhellerHotels and MotelsRamada Inn & Suites Drumheller 680 2 St SE Suite 600, Drumheller T0J 0Y0 Theresa Vyvey ............................ 403-823-2028

403-823-2029 gm@ramadadrumheller.com www.ramada.com

Fort MacleodVenues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesThe Empress Theatre Society 235 Main St PO Box 99, Fort Macleod T0L 0Z0 Neena Yellow Face .................... 403-553-4404

403-553-4210 administration@empresstheatre.ab.ca www.empresstheatre.ab.ca

LethbridgeAssociations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresEconomic Development Lethbridge/Convention & Event Development 308 Stafford Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 2L1 Kerry Lowe ...... 403-331-0022 403-331-0202

kerry@chooselethbridge.ca www.chooselethbridge.ca

Banquet FacilitiesMiro Bistro 212 5th St S, Lethbridge T1J 2B3 Miro Kyjac ....... 403-394-1961 403-394-1960

Bus ServicesCarefree Express 3215 16th Ave N, Lethbridge T1H 5E8 Les Collins ....... 403-327-7200 403-380-3011

carefree_express@hotmail.com www.carefree-express.com

Conference Organizers/Planners/Tradeshow ConsultantsCANHOST Group 210A 12A St N Suite 361, Lethbridge T1H 2J1 Robin Gardner ............................ 403-380-3467

403-380-3418 robin@canhostgroup.ca www.canhostgroup.ca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsHenderson Lake Golf Club 2727 South Parkside Dr S, Lethbridge T1K 0C6 Michael Plouffe .......................... 403-327-3652

403-327-7233 www.hendersonlakegolfclub.com

Paradise Canyon Golf Resort 185 Canyon Blvd W, Lethbridge T1K 6V1 Dave Drysdale ............................ 403-381-6400

403-381-4300 food&beverage@playinparadise.com www.playinparadise.com

Hotels and MotelsCoast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre 526 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 3M2 Curtis Burton ... 403-327-5701 403-327-5075

cburton@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lethbridge 120 Stafford Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 4W4 Sacha Johnson ........................... 403-394-9292

403-394-9202 sales.hiel@gmail.com www.hiexpress.com

Holiday Inn Lethbridge 2375 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1K 7M1 Candace McKenzie..................... 403-380-5050

403-380-5051 candacemckenzie@fortisproperties.com www.holidayinn.com/lethbridge-ab

Ramada Lethbridge 1303 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1K 2R1 Frank Pardi....... 403-329-0555 403-328-8846

gm@lethbridgeramada.com www.lethbridgeramada.com

Sandman Hotel Lethbridge 421 Mayor Magrath Dr, Lethbridge T1J 3L8 Kacie Neal ....... 403-328-1111 403-329-9488

sls_lethbridge@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com

Travelodge Lethbridge 1009 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1K 2P7 Brian Um.......... 403-328-2366 403-328-5933

travelodgeleth@gmail.com

Taxi/LimoLethbridge Concierge Service Ltd Box 1732, Lethbridge T1J 4K4 ....................................... 403-892-7116

info@lethbridgeconcierge.com www.lethbridgeconcierge.com

Universities and CollegesUniversity of Lethbridge Conference & Event Services 4401 University Dr W, Lethbridge T1K 3M4 Erin Crane ........ 403-329-2244 403-329-5166

cnf@uleth.ca www.uleth.ca/conference

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesLethbridge Centre Conference Facility 200 4 Ave S Unit 200, Lethbridge T1J 4C9 Susan Fikre ...... 403-327-6211 403-327-6888

sfikre@shawcable.com www.lethbridgecentre.ca

Ric’s Grill & Lounge in the Watertower 103 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 4Y8 Erika Opinko .... 403-317-7427 866-212-7209

lethbridge@ricsgrill.com www.ricsgrill.com

Rocky Mountain Turf Club 3401 Parkside Dr S, Lethbridge T1J 4R3 Rose Rossi ....... 403-380-1905 403-380-1903

rose@rmtc.ca www.rockymountainturfclub.com

Southern Alberta Art Gallery 601 3rd Ave S, Lethbridge T1J 0H4 Tyler Stewart .... 403-327-8770 403-328-3913

info@saag.ca www.saag.ca

Venues – Historical or Themed or OutdoorFort Whoop Up National Historic Site Box 1074 Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge T1J 4A2 Doran Degenstein ...................... 403-329-0444

403-329-0645 info@fortwhoopup.com www.fortwhoopup.com

Galt Museum & Archives 502 1 St S, Lethbridge T1J 0P6 Lea-Ann Owsley ......................... 403-320-4247

403-329-4958 rentals@galtmuseum.com www.galtmuseum.com

Lundbreck

Resorts/RetreatsSierra West Cabins & Ranch Vacations Box 153, Lundbreck T0K 1H0 Ginny C Donahue........................ 403-628-2431

403-628-2631 info@sierrawestcabins.com www.sierrawestcabins.com

Medicine Hat

Banquet FacilitiesMedicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede 2055 21 Ave SE Box 1298, Medicine Hat T1A 7N1 ........... 403-527-1234 403-529-6553

mhstampede@mhstampede.com www.mhstampede.com

CaterersShooting Star Events Inc 54 Taylor Cres SE, Medicine Hat T1B 3X6 ..................................... 403-527-2345

stan@shootingstarcanada.com

Hotels and MotelsCoast Medicine Hat Hotel 3216 13 Ave SE, Medicine Hat T1B 1H8 Cindi Franko..... 403-526-7487 403-529-2638

info@coasthotels.com www.coasthotels.com

Comfort Inn & Suites Medicine Hat 2317 Trans Canada Way SE, Medicine Hat T1B 4E9 Jennifer Fontaine ....................... 403-504-1700

403-527-1579 info@comfortinnmedicinehat.com www.comfortinnmedicinehat.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Medicine Hat 9 Strachan Bay, Medicine Hat T1B 4Y2 Nicole Daffy .... 403-504-5151 403-504-0055

ndaffy@fortisproperties.com www.hiexpress.com/medhat

Medicine Hat Lodge Resort 1051 Ross Glen Dr SE, Medicine Hat T1B 3T8 Melanie Beals ............................ 403-502-8194

403-528-4075 sales@medhatlodge.com www.medhatlodge.com

Ramada Limited Medicine Hat 773 8 St SW, Medicine Hat T1A 4M5 Bob Ghotra ...... 403-526-5955 403-526-3319

medhatramada@gmail.com www.medicinehatramada.com

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesKinplex Social Room 2055 21 Ave SE, Medicine Hat T1A 3Y4 Terra Rogowski ........................... 403-502-8745

403-529-1112 terrog@medicinehat.ca www.medicinehat.ca

Medicine Hat Arena 155 Ash Ave SE, Medicine Hat T1A 3B1 Terra Rogowski ........................... 403-502-8745

403-529-1112 terrog@medicinehat.ca www.medicinehat.ca

Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede 2055 21 Ave SE Box 1298, Medicine Hat T1A 7N1 ........... 403-527-1234 403-529-6553

mhstampede@mhstampede.com www.mhstampede.com

Venues – Historical or Themed or Outdoor

Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede 2055 21 Ave SE Box 1298, Medicine Hat T1A 7N1 ........... 403-527-1234 403-529-6553

mhstampede@mhstampede.com www.mhstampede.com

Picture Butte

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

Picture Butte Golf & Winter Club Box 160, Picture Butte T0K 1V0 Susan O’Donnell......................... 403-732-4157

403-732-4267 pbgc@shockware.com www.picturebuttegolf.com

Pincher Creek

Golf Courses & Country Clubs

The Pincher Creek Golf Club 942 Hyde St, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Bruce Black...... 403-627-2126 403-627-2162

pcgolf@shaw.ca

Hotels and Motels

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Pincher Creek 919 Waterton Ave Box 399, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Claire Layton ..... 403-627-5000 403-627-3936

info.pinchercreek@heritageinn.net www.heritageinn.net

Ramada Pincher Creek Inn & Suites 1132 Table Mountain St, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Lynne Walker .. 403-627-3777 403-627-3780

Resorts/Retreats

Castle Mountain Resort Box 610, Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Marie Reed...... 403-627-5101 403-627-3515

info@skicastle.ca www.skicastle.ca

Taber

Hotels and Motels

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Taber 4830 46 Ave, Taber T1G 2A4 Corrinne Goodwin ...................... 403-223-4424

403-223-1733 info.taber@heritageinn.net www.heritageinn.net

Waterton Park

Resorts/Retreats

Waterton Lakes Lodge Resort 101 Clematis Ave PO Box 100, Waterton Park T0K 2M0 Alex Benova .... 403-859-2106 403-859-2105

alex@waymarker.ca www.watertonlakeslodge.com

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Northern energy, naturallyGet up close to Alberta’s naturally energetic north

By Grant Wing

Look up to Northern Alberta for your

next meeting and you’ll find fine hos-

pitality, friendly people and vast areas

of natural beauty that are bound to make

your meeting a memorable success.

Northern boomtownWhile Fort McMurray’s dynamic oilsands

industry is the region’s prime business

draw, it also features many natural attrac-

tions for after-meeting outdoor activities

and adventures. Fort McMurray Tourism

operates oilsands tours from May to

September. For golfers, the city’s three

18-hole golf courses beckon for after-

meeting tee-offs. The adventurous can

explore the natural wonders of the surrounding Wood Buffalo

region. Viewing the northern lights near town can be a spectacu-

lar conclusion to the day’s meetings.

Macdonald Island Park, Western Canada’s largest recreation

facility, has 13 ballrooms and boardrooms ranging from 600 to

17,000 square feet for up to 1,000 people. Suitable for meetings

and events of all types and sizes, Macdonald Island offers person-

alized event-planning, full in-house catering plus a nearby pool,

ice facilities, golf course and fitness centre.

For event space with accommodation, the 188-room Sawridge

Inn Fort McMurray Conference Centre has six meeting rooms

including a 2,277-square-foot ballroom. Totalling 11,000 square

feet, the Sawridge can accommodate up to 800 people.

The 153-room Quality Hotel and Conference Centre has

seven meeting rooms, taking over 700 people theatre-style in its

6,781-square-foot ballroom.

Another full-service venue, the 134-room Radisson Fort

McMurray, has 10,000 square feet of newly renovated meet-

ing space. Its five versatile meeting rooms and boardroom can

accommodate up to 70 people banquet-style with full catering

and audiovisual services.

The Stonebridge Hotel is another fine venue with accommo-

dations. It has two meeting rooms holding a total of 360.

Grande venuesOn the region’s western edge, Grande Prairie is a growing city with

an economy built on agriculture, forestry and oil and gas. It features

numerous parks for outdoor recreation, lakes for excellent fishing,

several 18-hole golf courses and a lively arts community.

The city’s largest hotel convention space, the newly renovated

200-room Grande Prairie Inn, has over 12,000 square feet of meet-

ing space for banquets of up to 800 people.

Near the airport and downtown Grande Prairie, the 102-room

Quality Hotel and Conference Centre takes groups up to 400 in its

versatile meeting rooms that range from 215 to 6,620 square feet.

For more accommodations, the 126-room Stonebridge Hotel

Grande Prairie has more than 5,000 square feet of meeting space

taking groups of up to 300.

Near Grande Prairie’s Muskoseepi Park, Centre 2000 has three

meeting rooms accommodating up to 100 people banquet-style

in a scenic setting. Audiovisual equipment and business resources

are available in-house.

Offering plenty of room to swing a rope, the Evergreen Park

Trade Exhibition Convention Centre has 115,000 square feet of

convention facilities, halls and meeting rooms. It can take groups

from 20 to 2,000 in its eight meeting rooms, with full catering,

business services and Internet.

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions, Stettler

Photo: Travel Alberta

NORTHERN ALBERTA

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780-532-522111633 100th Street

Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 3Y4

www.gpinn.com

1-800-661-6529

204 Comfortable Guest Rooms7 meeting rooms suited to a variety of group sizes Full Service Hotel Central Location Next to Prairie Mall

Fitness Center

Pool, Hot Tub & Steam Room

Complementary Internet Access

On-site Restaurant & Lounge

Secure, Covered Parkade with Energized Stalls

Airport Shuttle Service

Over 12,000 sq. ft. available for your next event.

www.gpinn.com

Lakeside jewelAlberta’s “Jewel of the North,” Slave Lake, is on the largest road-acces-

sible lake in the province. White sandy beaches, blue water plus thick

forests and abundant wildlife provide a year-round getaway with

many recreational possibilities. A fine golf course is minutes away.

The 173-room Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre Slave

Lake has the largest banquet facilities in the area. The full-service

hotel has a versatile ballroom accommodating up to 500 banquet

guests or 700 theatre-style plus a meeting room and boardroom

for smaller meetings.

Meeting riverside Historic Peace River offers spectacular scenery with green rolling

hills and riverside views to inspire any meeting. After-meeting

activities include golf, skiing, horseback riding and fishing. Historic

riverboat tours are available for evenings or overnight excursions.

Close to downtown, the newly renovated 37,000-square-foot

Belle Petroleum Centre is the largest venue in town taking up

to 500 people with smaller rooms and a boardroom for smaller

gatherings. The Belle has a full sound system and plasma screens

and is licensed for catered events.

Featuring a 3,157-square-foot ballroom, the 141-room Sawridge

Inn and Conference Centre in Peace River has six meeting rooms

totalling over 8,500 square feet of meeting space for small meet-

ings or large conferences of up to 300 attendees. The conference

centre offers audiovisual equipment, business services and wire-

less Internet.

Nature nestThe Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation, a short drive from Slave

Lake, is a unique migratory bird research facility ideal for corpo-

rate groups seeking peace and quiet while learning firsthand

about the region’s rich wildlife.

The Nest, the centre’s three-bedroom hostel, takes up to 10

people and has a shared dining room, kitchen and common area.

The Boreal Centre also has a fully equipped meeting room for

formal meetings.

The 126-room

Stonebridge Hotel

Grande Prairie

has over 5,000

square feet of

meeting space

taking groups of

up to 300

Photo (top): Travel Alberta

NORTHERN ALBERTA

Kleskun Hills near Grande Prairie

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NORTHERN ALBERTA

Athabasca

Golf Courses & Country ClubsAthabasca Golf & Country Club PO Box 2225, Athabasca T9S 2B7 Dave Gray ........ 780-675-4599 780-675-7027

gm@athagolf.com www.athagolf.com

Hotels and MotelsAthabasca Super 8 4820 Woodheights Rd, Athabasca T9S 1V4 Jay Hur ............ 780-675-8888 780-675-8889

gm@super8athabasca.com www.super8athabasca.com

Days Inn Athabasca 2805 48 Ave, Athabasca T9S 0A4 Jeffery Yoon .... 780-675-7020 780-675-7783

www.daysinn.ca

Clairmont

Hotels and MotelsRedwood Inn and Suites 8117 99 St, Clairmont T0H 0W0 Terry Ferster .... 866-567-2427 780-357-1847

gpinfo@redwoodinnandsuites.com www.redwoodinnandsuites.com

Fairview

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresFairview & District Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1034 , Fairview T0H 1L0 Debie Knudsen ........................... 780-835-5999

780-835-5991 executivedirector@fairviewchamber.com www.fairviewchamber.com

Fort McMurray

Floral Design and PlantsCaribou Flowers & Gifts 8600 Franklin Ave Suite 508, Fort McMurray T9H 4G8 ...................................... 780-743-2004

caribouf@telusplanet.net www.caribouflowers.com

Hotels and MotelsBridgeport Inn 10021 Biggs Ave, Fort McMurray T9H 1S4 Brenda McFatridge..................... 780-790-2600

780-790-6060 thebridgeportinn@shaw.ca www.bridgeportinn.ca

Clearwater Suite Hotel & Spa 4 Haineault St, Fort McMurray T9H 1R6 Janie Bolden ... 780-799-7676 780-799-4501

catering@clearwaterfortmcmurray.com www.clearwaterfortmcmurray.com

Podollan Inn & Rez Fort McMurray 10131 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray T9H 2K8 Teresa Goodwin ......................... 888-448-2080

780-790-2775 teresa@podollan.com www.podollan.com

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Fort McMurray 424 Gregoire Dr, Fort McMurray T9H 3R2 Gina Gouthro ..... 780-713-3335 780-790-1658

ggouthro@silverbirchhotels.com www.qualityhotelfortmcmurray.com

Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Fort McMurray 530 MacKenzie Blvd, Fort McMurray T9H 4C8 Gail MacQueen .......................... 780-799-7410

780-799-7444 gmacqueen@sawridge.com www.sawridgefortmcmurray.com

Super 8 Fort McMurray 321 Sakitawaw Trail, Fort McMurray T9H 5E7 Pat Oliver ......... 780-799-8450 780-799-8464

gm@super8formcmurray.com www.super8fortmcmurray.com

Venues – Event or Meeting Facilities

MacDonald Island Recreation Park 1 CA Knight Way, Fort McMurray T9H 5C5 Paul McWilliams ........................ 780-791-0070

780-791-2898 www.macdonaldisland.ca

Grande Prairie

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresGrande Prairie Regional Tourism Association 11330 106 St Suite 114, Grande Prairie T8V 7X9 Emilia Hovorka .... 780-539-7688 780-539-0905

info@gptourism.ca www.gptourism.ca

Banquet Facilities

Podollan Inn Rez & Spa Grande Prairie 10612 99 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 8E8 General Manager ....................... 866-440-2080

780-830-2902 gmgp@podollan.com www.podollan.com

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie 11201 100 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 5M6 Lisa O’Brien ..... 800-661-7954 780-532-1961

lo’brien@silverbirchhotels.com www.choicehotels.com

Golf Courses & Country ClubsBear Creek Golf Club 11220 132 Ave PO Box 21098, Grande Prairie T8V 6W7 Ranson Lasell .... 780-538-3393 780-513-5566

proshop@bearcreekgolfclub.ca www.bearcreekgolfclub.ca

Hotels and MotelsBest Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites 10745 117 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 7N6 Treena Coney .... 780-402-2378 780-402-8026

fbmanager@bestwesterngrandeprairie.com www.bestwesterngrandeprairie.com

Grande Prairie Inn 11633 100 St, Grande Prairie T8V 3Y4 Allison Morris ...... 780-532-5221 780-532-5441

catering@gpinn.com www.gpinn.com

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Grande Prairie 9816 107 St, Grande Prairie T8V 8E7 Amanda Schweitzer ................... 780-402-6886

780-402-6835 banquets@higrandeprairie.com www.higrandeprairie.com

Podollan Inn Rez & Spa Grande Prairie 10612 99 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 8E8 General Manager ....................... 866-440-2080

780-830-2902 gmgp@podollan.com www.podollan.com

Pomeroy Inn & Suites Grande Prairie 11710 102 St, Grande Prairie T8V 7S7 Kathy McLeod ............................ 780-831-2999

780-513-1146 gm@pomeroygrandeprairie.com www.pomeroyinnandsuites.com

Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Grande Prairie 11201 100 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 5M6 Lisa O’Brien ..... 800-661-7954 780-532-1961

lo’brien@silverbirchhotels.com www.choicehotels.com

Sandman Hotel Grande Prairie 9805 100 St, Grande Prairie T8V 6X3 Pauline Lyman ............................ 780-513-5555

780-513-5131 grandeprairiecatering@sandman.ca www.sandmanhotels.com

Service Plus Inn & Suites Grande Prairie 10810 107 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 7A9 Kyla Hobbs ...... 780-538-3900 780-532-8558

grandeprairie@spis.ca www.serviceplusinns.com

Stanford Hotel Grande Prairie 11401 100th Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 5M6 Jennifer Doucet.......................... 780-539-5678

780-538-3913 reservations@stanfordhospitality.com www.grandeprairiestanfordhotel.com

Stonebridge Hotel Grande Prairie 12102 100 St, Grande Prairie T8V 5P1 Alison Morris... 780-539-5561 780-538-4636

cateringmanager@stonebridgehotel.ca www.stonebridgehotel.ca

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Regional Convention SpacesEvergreen Park PO Box 370, Grande Prairie T8V 3A5 Janice Chomik ............................ 780-532-3279

780-539-0373 janice@evergreenpark.ca www.evergreenpark.ca

Venues – Event or Meeting FacilitiesCrystal Centre 10017 99 Ave, Grande Prairie T8V 0R7 Candace Guise ........................... 780-830-5006

780-539-9935 cguise@cityofgp.com www.cityofgp.com

Grimshaw

Hotels and MotelsPomeroy Inn & Suites Grimshaw 4311 51st St, Grimshaw T0H 1W0 Vivian McGuire ........................... 780-332-2000

780-332-2001 vivian@pomeroygroup.ca

High Level

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresHigh Level & District Chamber of Commerce 10803 96 St Mon, High Level T0H 1Z0 Monica Longard ......................... 780-926-2470

780-926-4017 hlchambr@incentre.net www.highlevelchamber.com

Hotels and MotelsBest Canadian Motor Inn High Level 10109 96 St, High Level T0H 1Z0 ........... 780-926-2272 780-926-3555

highlevel@bestcdn.com www.bestcdn.com

Regional Convention SpacesBest Western Mirage Hotel & Resort 9616 Highway 58, High Level T0H 1Z0 Celine Morad.............................. 780-821-1000

780-821-8300 info@bestwesternhighlevel.com www.bestwesternhighlevel.com

High Prairie

Hotels and MotelsDays Inn Hgh Prairie PO Box 820, High Prairie T0G 1E0 Linda Fournier............................. 780-523-3050

780-523-3181 hpinn@telusplanet.net www.daysinn.com

Peace River

Associations/Chambers of Commerce/Tourist Info CentresPeace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA) 9816 98 Ave, Peace River T8S 1J5 ............ 780-624-5746 780-624-1308

preda@peacecountrycanada.com www.peacecountrycanada.com

Community HallsAthabasca Hall 9705 98 Ave, Peace River T8S 1J3 Brian Wollis..... 780-624-1000 780-624-4664

Hotels and MotelsBest Canadian Motor Inn Peace River 9810 98 St, Peace River T8S 1J3 Brian Holmberg ... 780-624-2586 780-624-1888

peaceriver@bestcdn.com www.bestcdn.com

Sawridge Inn Peace River 9510 100 St, Peace River T8S 1S9 Len Wurst ........ 780-624-3621 780-624-4855

cateringPR@sawridge.com www.sawridgepeaceriver.com

Slave LakeGolf Courses & Country ClubsGilwood Golf & Country Club Box 247, Slave Lake T0G 2A0 ........... 780-849-4389 780-849-2293

www.gilwood.ca

Hotels and MotelsSawridge Inn & Conference Centre Slave Lake 1200 Main St S Box 879, Slave Lake T0G 2A0 Gloria Leforte ............................. 780-849-4101

780-849-3426 gleforte@sawridge.com www.sawridgeslavelake.com

Super 8 Motel Slave Lake 101 14 Ave SW, S lave Lake T0G 2A0 Kamran Zafar.............................. 780-805-3100

780-805-3140 gm@super8motelslavelake.com www.super8motelslavelake.com

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Photo: Travel Alberta

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A Fine Balance Cafe & Catering, 23A Splendid Affair, 23Acclaim Hotel Calgary Airport, 23, 24Advanced DJ Services, 30Aero Space Museum of Calgary, 26Air Jasper, 34Airdrie Chamber of Commerce, 23Airport Shuttle Express Ltd, 23Allstar Show Industries Inc, 30Alpine Art Eco Tour, 34Alpine Helicopters Ltd, 34Alpine Limousine & Tours, 34Ambrose University College, 24Amethyst Lodge, 34Art Gallery of Alberta, 30Athabasca Golf & Country Club, 43Athabasca Hall, 44Athabasca Super 8, 43Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre, 23Aydin Productions Ltd, 34

BBaker Creek Mountain Resort, 34Ballyhoo Concepts Inc, 24Banff Aspen Lodge, 34Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa, 34Banff Centre, 34Banff Entertainment Company, 34Banff Gate Mountain Resort, 34Banff Gondola Mountaintop Experience, 34Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel

& Conference Centre, 34Banff Ptarmigan Inn, 34Banff Rocky Mountain Resort Hotel &

Conference Centre, 34Banff Voyager Inn/Spruce Grove Inn, 34

Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 23Bear Creek Golf Club, 43Bennett Environmental Education Centre, 30Best Canadian Motor Inn High Level, 44Best Canadian Motor Inn Peace River, 44Best Western Bonnyville, 37Best Western Denham Inn & Suites, 31Best Western Diamond Inn, 37Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel

& Suites, 43Best Western High Road Inn, 37Best Western Inn Cold Lake, 37Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites, 34Best Western Mirage Hotel & Resort, 44Best Western Plus Pocaterra Inn, 34Best Western Plus Port O’ Call Hotel, 24Best Western Plus Red Deer Inn & Suites, 37Best Western Plus The Inn at St Albert, 31Best Western Rimstone Ridge Hotel, 37Best Western Sunrise Inn & Suites, 31Best Western Wayside Inn Lloydminster, 37Blue Lake Centre, 34Bonnyville Golf & Country Club, 37Boundary Ranch, 34Bow Valley Gourmet, 34Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23Brazeau Regional Tourism, 37Bridgeport Inn, 43Buffalo Mountain Lodge, 34BUKSA Strategic Conference Services, 30

CCalgary Chamber of Commerce, 23Calgary Marriott Hotel, 23Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, 24Calgary Tower, 24

Campus Tower Suite Hotel, 30Canalta Hotel, 37CANHOST Group, 40Canmore Limousine & Tours, 34Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, 34Canmore Recreation Centre, 34Canterra Suites Hotel, 30Canwest Productions Inc, 23Carefree Express, 40Caribou Flowers & Gifts, 43Casino Edmonton, 31Castle Mountain Chalets, 34Castle Mountain Resort, 40Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant – Calgary, 26Centennial Civic Centre Auditorium, 37CEO Corporate Event Organization Inc, 30Chateau Jasper, 34Chateau Louis Hotel &

Conference Centre, 30Chateau Suites at Sylvan Bay, 37Chez Francois, 34Chuck MacLean Arts Centre, 37Clearwater Suite Hotel & Spa, 43Coast Edmonton East Hotel, 31Coast Edmonton House, 30Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, 30Coast Lethbridge Hotel &

Conference Centre, 40Coast Medicine Hat Hotel, 40Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 23Coast Pyramid Lake Resort, 34Collicutt Centre, 37Comfort Inn & Suites Medicine Hat, 40Comfort Inn & Suites Motel Village, 23Comfort Inn & Suites Red Deer, 37

Conference Services – University of Alberta, 30

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Calgary Airport, 23

The CountryWood at Bragg Creek, 23Courtyard by Marriott

Edmonton Downtown, 30Crowsnest Mountain Resort, 34Crystal Centre, 44Currie Communications Ltd, 30

DD’Arcy Ranch Golf Club, 26Days Inn & Suites West Edmonton, 30Days Inn Athabasca, 43Days Inn Bonnyville, 37Days Inn Calgary South, 23Days Inn Hgh Prairie, 44Days Inn Red Deer, 37Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 23Delta Calgary Airport, 23Delta Calgary South, 23Delta Calgary South, 23Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel, 30Deluxe Catering, 23Derrick Exhibit Calgary, 23Details Convention & Event Management, 23Devon Golf & Conference Centre, 30Devonian Botanic Garden, 31Distinctive Catering, 23Divino Wine & Cheese Bistro, 26Don’s Good Time Catering, 26Dow Centennial Centre

– City of Fort Saskatchewan, 31

INDEX

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EEagle’s Nest Catering Ltd, 30Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University, 23Econo Lodge South Calgary, 23Economic Development Lethbridge/

Convention & Event Development, 40Edmonton Exposition & Conference Centre, 30Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort, 31Edmonton Petroleum Club, 31Edmonton Tourism, 30Edson & District Recreation Complex, 37Elysion Florals & Gifts, 34Empire Ballroom, 31The Empress Theatre Society, 40Encore Event & Destination Management, 23Engel & Einstein Events Management Inc, 23The Enjoy Centre, 31Etc Event Styling and Decor, 30Evansburg Legion Hall, 37EVENTPLAN Coordination &

Management Inc, 23Evergreen Park, 44The Executive Royal Inn Hotel & Conference

Centre, 23Executive Royal Inn Leduc-Nisku, 31Executive Royal Inn West Edmonton, 30

FThe Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 34Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 34Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 30The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 34Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce, 43The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre, 34FM Systems Edmonton, 30Fort Whoop Up National Historic Site, 40Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West, 23Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South, 30Fox Hotel & Suites, 34

GGalt Museum & Archives, 40Gerry Thomas Gallery, 26Gilwood Golf & Country Club, 44Glenbow Museum, 24Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, 23Global Business Centre, 26Goldeye Centre, 34Gourmet to Go Ltd, 26Grande Prairie Inn, 43Grande Prairie Regional

Tourism Association, 43The Grande Rockies Resort, 34Grant MacEwan University Conference

& Event Services, 30

HHalo Restaurant & Lounge, 26Hamilton House B&B, 37Hazeldean Community League

– Hall Rental, 30Henderson Lake Golf Club, 40Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Brooks, 40Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

High River, 26Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Pincher Creek, 40Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Taber, 40Heritage Park Historical Village, 23, 26Hidden Ridge Resort, 34High Level & District

Chamber of Commerce, 44High River & District

Chamber of Commerce, 26Highland Photo Services, 34Holiday Inn & Suites Lloydminster, 37

Holiday Inn 67 Street, 37Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Airport Calgary, 23Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Medicine Hat, 40Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Whitecourt, 37Holiday Inn Express

Edmonton Downtown, 30Holiday Inn Express Edmonton

International Airport, 31Holiday Inn Express Edmonton South, 30Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Lethbridge, 40Holiday Inn Express Sherwood Park, 31Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 30, 43Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Grande Prairie, 43Holiday Inn Lethbridge, 40Hotel Alma at the University of Calgary, 23Hotel Blackfoot, 23, 24Hyatt Regency Calgary, 26

IInfinite Event Services, 30Inns of Banff, 34The Iron Goat Pub & Grill, 34

J, KThe Juniper Hotel & Bistro, 34Kensington Riverside Inn, 24Kevin Burns – Workplace, Management

& Safety Speaker, 24Kinplex Social Room, 40

LLakeland Inn, 37Lakeview Inn & Suites Brooks, 40Lakeview Inns & Suites

Fort Saskatchewan, 31Lakeview Inns & Suites Okotoks, 26Lakeview Inns & Suites Whitecourt, 37Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre, 30Lethbridge Centre Conference Facility, 40Lethbridge Concierge Service Ltd, 40Lloydminster Exhibition Association, 37Lobstick Lodge, 34Luxury Motor Coach Charters, 34Lynnwood Ranch Event Center, 26

MMacDonald Island Recreation Park, 43MacKenzie Conference Centre, 37Madrina’s Ristorante, 23magma.event.marketing, 34Marlborough Park Community Centre, 23Marmot Lodge, 34Matrix Hotel, 30MC Limousine & Sedan, 24McKenzie Meadows Golf Club, 23MEDIACO The Presentation Company, 23Medicine Hat Arena, 40Medicine Hat College – Brooks Campus, 40Medicine Hat Exhibition

& Stampede, 40

Medicine Hat Lodge Resort, 40Meeting Professionals International

– Greater Calgary Chapter, 23Meeting Professionals International

– Greater Edmonton Chapter, 30Meeting Solutions Inc, 24Meetings & Conventions Calgary, 23The Metropolitan Conference Centre, 26Metterra Hotel on Whyte, 30Millennium Place, 31Miro Bistro, 40Mount Royal University Events

and Conference Services, 24

Mountain Light Studio, 34Myer Horowitz Theatre, 31

NNagel Coaches & Tours, 30Nancy Loraas & Associates, 24Newport Grill on Lake Bonavista, 23NorQuest College, 31Norsemen Inn, 37Northern Alberta Business

Inkubator Society (NABI), 31Nose Creek Valley Museum, 23Nova Inn Hinton, 34Nova Lodge Hinton, 34Nuvo Hotel and Suites, 23

OOlds College Conference Services, 37One Step Beyond Worldwide, 34One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre, 26

PParadise Canyon Golf Resort, 40Peace Region Economic Development

Alliance (PREDA), 44Picture Butte Golf & Winter Club, 40The Pincher Creek Golf Club, 40Podollan Inn & Rez Fort McMurray, 43Podollan Inn Rez & Spa Grande Prairie, 43Polish Hall, 30Pomeroy Inn & Suites Grande Prairie, 43Pomeroy Inn & Suites Grimshaw, 44Pomeroy Inn & Suites Vegreville, 37

QQuality Hotel & Conference Centre Fort

McMurray, 43Quality Hotel & Conference Centre

Grande Prairie, 43Quality Hotel Airport & Conference Centre, 23Quality Inn North Hill, 37Quality Inn University, 23Quality Inn West Harvest Edmonton, 30Quality Resort Chateau Canmore, 34Quests End Mobile Disc Jockey, 23

RRamada High River, 26Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre, 30Ramada Inn & Suites Canmore, 34Ramada Inn & Suites Drumheller, 40Ramada Inn Camrose, 37Ramada Lac La Biche, 37Ramada Lethbridge, 40Ramada Limited Medicine Hat, 40Ramada Lloydminster, 37Ramada Pincher Creek Inn & Suites, 40Ramada Stettler, 37Ramada Wainwright, 37Ramada Westlock, 37The Ranche Restaurant, 26Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc, 26Redwood Inn and Suites, 43Ric’s Grill & Lounge in the Watertower, 40Rimrock Resort Hotel, 34Rocky Mountain Turf Club, 40Rosslyn Inn & Suites, 30Royal Inn Express Hotel, 31Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 23

SSandman Hotel & Suites Calgary Airport, 24Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary West, 24Sandman Hotel Grande Prairie, 43Sandman Hotel Lethbridge, 40Sandman Hotel Red Deer, 37Sandman Hotels & Suites

Calgary South, 24Santa Maria Goretti Community Centre, 30

Sawmill Banquet & Catering Centre, 30Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Fort

McMurray, 43Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre

Jasper, 34Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre

Slave Lake, 44Sawridge Inn Edmonton South, 30Sawridge Inn Peace River, 44Scotiabank Saddledome, 26Service Plus Inn & Suites Grande Prairie, 43Service Plus Inns & Suites Calgary, 24Servus Credit Union Place, 31Servus Sports Centre, 37Shaw Conference Centre, 30Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel, 24Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, 37Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, 24Shooting Star Events Inc, 40Sierra West Cabins & Ranch Vacations, 40Silvertip Resort, 34South Country Inn, 40Southern Alberta Art Gallery, 40Southland Transportation, 23Special Events (Digital) Photo, 30Stampede Casino, 26Stanford Hotel Grande Prairie, 43Staybridge Suites Calgary Airport, 24StitchFX Promotional Products, 40Stonebridge Hotel Grande Prairie, 43StoneRidge Mountain Resort, 34Strathcona Community Association

Building, 23Strathcona Wilderness Centre, 31Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club, 31Super 8 Brooks, 40Super 8 Camrose, 37Super 8 Fort McMurray, 43Super 8 High River, 26Super 8 Hinton, 34Super 8 Motel Slave Lake, 44Super 8 St Paul, 37

TTEC The Event Coordinators, 31TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, 31Timewise Event Management Inc, 30TJMPhotographica, 30Tom Goodchilds Moose Factory, 30Trail of the Buffalo Tourism Association, 37Travel Alberta, 23, 44Travelodge Lethbridge, 40

UUnion Bank Inn, 30University of Alberta

Augustana Campus, 37University of Lethbridge Conference

& Event Services, 40Uptown Stage & Screen, 23

VVarscona Hotel on Whyte, 30Village Creek Country Inn, 37

WWaterton Lakes Lodge Resort, 40West Harvest Express, 37West Harvest Inn Lloydminster, 37Westlock Inn and Conference Centre, 37Wingate By Wyndham Calgary, 24Wingate by Wyndham Edmonton West, 30Winspear Centre, 31WinSport Canada, 26

ZZinc Catering at the

Art Gallery of Alberta, 30

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Company Page URLDeerfoot Inn pg 2 www.deerfootinn.comCoast Hotels & Resorts pg 3 www.coasthotels.comHotel Alma pg 8 www.hotelalma.caLloydminster Exhibition pg 8 www.lloydexh.comPoets Cove pg 12 www.poetscove.comHeritage Park pg 18 www.HeritagePark.caSandmann Hotel pg 19 www.sandmanhotels.comWindsport Canada pg 20 www.winsportcanada.caService Plus Inns pg 21 www.serviceplusinns.comBlackfoot Inn pg 22 www.blackfootinn.comGlenbow Museum pg 24 www.glenbow.orgDelta Calgary pg 25 www.deltacalgarysouth.comMetropolitan Conference Centre pg 26 www.metcentre.comUnion Bank Inn pg 28 www.unionbankinn.comDow Centennial Centre pg 29 www.fortsask.ca/dowcentreChateau Louis pg 31 www.chateaulouis.comFarimont Hotels pg 33 www.fairmontmeetings.comWaterton Park pg 39 www.watertonlakeslodge.comGrande Prairie Inn pg 42 www.gpinn.comPomeroy Inn & Suites pg 43 www.PomeroyInnAndSuites.comMacDonald Island Park pg 44 www.macdonaldisland.caQulatiy Hotel pg 45 www.qualityhotelgrandeprairie.comPodollan pg 45 www.podollan.comGlenmore Inn & Convention Centre pg 47 www.glenmoreinn.comDelta Lodge at Kananaskis pg 48 www.deltalodgeatkananaskis.com