SOCIAL EVENTS & TOURS
Social Program
*Included in Full Registration & Accompanying Persons Fees
WELCOME RECEPTION *
Sunday, July 27 (19:00 – 20:30)
All participants are invited to attend
the Welcome Reception to be held
in the Exhibit Hall. Don’t miss this
first opportunity to renew old
acquaintances and network with
your peers while enjoying cuisine
from the various food stations.
OPENING CEREMONY *
Monday, July 28 (08:00 – 08:30)
The Opening Ceremony will set the
tone for the Congress with official
remarks.
CLOSING CEREMONY BANQUET
Wednesday, July 30 (19:30 – 22:00)
Tickets: $150.00 CAD
Please join us for an exclusive
dinner featuring regional cuisine,
award-winning B.C. wines and
entertainment. In addition,
special presentations including
the World Veterinary Day Award (English | French)
will be highlighted at the Banquet.
Optional Sightseeing Tours
VANCOUVER SNAPSHOT (3 hours)
Sunday, July 27 (14:00-17:00) or Monday, July 28 (13:30-16:30)
$45.00 per person
This is the perfect way to see the highlights of one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Let our experienced guide point out items of interest and explain the history and diverse culture
of Vancouver as you travel through Stanley Park, English Bay, False Creek, Chinatown and
Gastown.
COASTAL RAINFOREST WALKING TOUR (4 hours)
Tuesday, July 29 (10:00-14:00)
$95.00 per person
Discover Vancouver’s spectacular backyard and the wonders of a Temperate Pacific Rainforest -
just 30 minutes from downtown. See, smell and hear Canada’s west coast forest while an
experienced nature guide explains the workings of this unique ecosystem. A gourmet snack
and drink in this exceptional natural setting culminates the experience. It’s a memory you will
share with friends for years to come.
SUNSET DINNER CRUISE (4 hours)
Tuesday, July 29 (18:30-22:30)
$165.00 per person
The evening starts with a short transfer to the dock to embark on a private yacht and sail off for
a scenic cruise on Vancouver’s harbour and coastal waters. Relax and enjoy the sunset, the
evergreen mountains and city skyline. A plentiful dinner buffet and live entertainment are the
added ingredients for a memorable experience.
VANCOUVER'S INSPIRING GARDENS (4.5 hours)
Wednesday, July 30 (13:30-18:00)
$65.00 per person
No visit to Vancouver is complete without a chance to see some of its wonderful parks and
gardens. See the sweeping vista of rolling lawns, dramatic rockwork and city skyline at the
Queen Elizabeth Park. Stroll through the internationally renowned Van Dusen Garden featuring
over 7,500 different species from 6 continents. Discover the most intriguing Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown - the first authentic classical Chinese garden ever built
outside of China.
WILDERNESS PADDLE ADVENTURE & BEACH BBQ (6 hours)
Thursday, July 31 (10:00-16:00)
$180.00 per person (lunch included)
This fully guided, all-inclusive excursion takes you to the Indian Arm, a 15km glacial fjord located
15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. There, you will experience the natural beauty of
Vancouver’s backyard while paddling its calm and hospitable waters. Enjoy a BBQ on a remote
beach amongst breathtaking scenery before returning to the city, exhilarated and renewed!
Note: Experience or fitness not necessary – suitable for children.
CANYON AND MOUNTAIN TOUR (5 hours)
Thursday, July 31 (13:30-18:30)
$110.00 per person
Make the short journey across the superb Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore. Explore the
Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park and venture 450 feet across and 230 feet above the
Capilano River! Then a five-minute transfer takes you to the base of Grouse Mountain for a
breathtaking 3,700 ft ascent (gondola cable car) up the mountain. Once at the top, enjoy the
"Theatre in the Sky", visit the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife or just roam around taking in the
breathtaking scenery.
FIRST NATIONS HERITAGE TOUR (5 hours)
Thursday, July 31 (13:00-18:00)
$65.00 per person
The First Nations peoples inhabited the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years and their
history and continuing culture are in evidence throughout Vancouver. In Stanley Park, learn the
history and significance of the totems poles. You are then transferred to the University of British
Columbia campus and the world-renowned Museum of Anthropology. Wander through the
Great Hall, contemplate and marvel at dramatic views over the Haida houses. The tour ends
with a stop at Hill’s indian Crafts, the largest Northwest Coast Native Art Gallery in North
America.
A DAY IN THE MOUNTAIN - WHISTLER RESORT (9 hours)
Friday, August 1 (09:00-18:00)
$100.00 per person
From crisp mountain air to crystal clear lakes and lush emerald forests, Whistler Resort is a natural
year-round playground. The day begins with a spectacular drive along the Sea to Sky Highway
including a stop at the spectacular glacier-fed, 1,100 feet Shannon Falls. In Whistler, enjoy free
time to take a gondola to the top of the mountain, stroll through the cobble stone walkways and
numerous boutiques or just relax taking into the unlimited bounty of natural beauty.
ENCHANTING VICTORIA (12 hours)
Friday, August 1 (07:30-19:30)
$155.00 per person
Sail through the Gulf Islands on board a BC Ferry to Victoria, the province’s capital city and the
last stronghold of British refinement. Many of the brick and stone buildings from the last
century have been restored, adding to the scenic beauty of the city. British influence remains
today in its red double-decker buses, turn-of-the-century buildings, and tweedy woolen shops.
Your tour also includes the visit of the Butchart Gardens, world-famous for spectacular yearround
floral displays.
Pre & Post Congress Tours
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAILTOUR (4 days/ 3 nights)
Board the famous Rocky Mountaineer and enjoy the vast ever-changing panorama of Western
Canada and the Canadian Rockies. Your exclusive package includes two days of daylight travel,
onboard breakfast and lunch daily, overnight accommodation and dinner in Kamloops, 2 nights
accommodation in Banff, all transfers to/from the stations as well as transfer between Banff and
Calgary International Airport.
From $1420.00 per person in double occupancy
ALASKA CRUISE (7 days/7 nights)
Board a luxury liner for a cruise to Alaska via the Inside Passage - one of the world’s most scenic
sea lanes and one of the few where large ships can sail close to the coastline. The scenery is
spectacular with snowcapped mountains, picturesque lighthouses and the presence of killer
whales, sea lions and porpoises. This is a destination overflowing with nature’s gifts, America’s
last and greatest wilderness.
From $ 1,275.00 per person in double occupancy
Booking & Cancellation Policies
All tours are sold on an optional basis and based on availability. Tours must be paid in full in order to be registered. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: tours@meet-ics.com. ICS reserves the right to cancel any or all tours and excursions at any time, if minimum number requirements are not met. If you wish to cancel a pre-booked optional tour, you must do so in writing, no later than July 12, 2008. There will be a $25 service fee per tour cancelled. No refunds will be issued after July 12, 2008. Cancellation policy of pre/post tours will be confirmed at time of booking.
Liability Conditions
The supplier companies providing transportation and other services are independent contractors and are not the agents, employees or servants of, or joint ventures with ICS or its affiliates. By agreeing to utilize the services of ICS and its affiliates or their employees or agents, participants are aware that ICS and the companies providing transportation (i.e. the bus companies, boat companies etc.) and other suppliers, shall not be liable for any damage, loss, claim, cost or expense arising out of personal injury, accident or death, loss, damage or delay of baggage or other property resulting from:
- The act of omission on the part of any person other than ICS or its employees;
- Acts of God, sickness, theft, labour disputes, mechanical breakdown, government actions, weather or any other causes beyond ICS's direct control.
All terms and conditions, including fares, schedules, venues and rates may be subject to change, due to circumstances beyond ICS’s control. In this case, ICS will provide participants adequate notice so that any alternate arrangements may be made.
