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For 28 years, the CanWest Hort Show has been the meeting place for buyers and sellers of BC's nursery, floriculture and landscape industry. We are Western Canada's largest horticultural trade show with over 3,500 industry professionals visiting 425+ booths over a 2-day period.

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Show Dates & Location

Show Dates

Wednesday September 23rd &
Thursday September 24th

Show Hours: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm

Location
Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building
999 Canada Place

Vancouver is a culturally diverse world class city and you're at the centre of it all at the
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
! Located on Vancouver's scenic waterfront, this setting offers world class shopping, gourmet meals, outstanding live entertainment,
theatre, and outdoor adventure. Extend your stay and take in the spectacular city sights or spend the day/weekend at Whistler Resort or visiting Victoria on Vancouver Island.


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Show Features & Highlights


Pre-Show Workshops ... Tuesday September 22nd.
Exclusive for landscape professionals. Two invaluable workshops to choose from - both guaranteed to make a difference to your professional and business development.

Mark September 22nd on your CanWest calendar now.

Visit the CanWest Seminars & Workshops page for complete details.


Seminars
Wednesday September 23rd & Thursday September 24th.

An exceptional program featuring internationally acclaimed speakers and industry leaders.

Visit the CanWest Seminars & Workshops page for complete details.


Industry and Garden Tours

Friday, September 25th - All day event

Explore BC's green industry through our exceptional tours! Tours are tailored to each sector of the industry, with sumptuous lunches provided.

Visit the CanWest Tours page for complete details.


New Product Showcase

See what's new in BC from new plant introductions and equipment to hardscape goods and garden products. This is your quick-reference guide to the hottest new products located at the centre of the show floor.


Bookstore & Cappuccino Bar .
... Opens at 9:00 am.
Pick up the latest horticulture book while enjoying a latte.


Happy Hour!

From 5:00pm - 6:00om on the first day of the show. Be part of the fun and connect with other CanWest exhibitors and attendees. Centrally located on the show floor.


Reception & Booth Awards

Sponsored by: Fairfield Tree Nurseries Inc., Qualitree Propogators Inc., Canadian Garden Centre &
Greenhouse Canada Magazine.

All trade show delegates and exhibitors are invited to attend the CanWest Reception on Wednesday, September 23rd at the Parkview Terrace Room of the VCC at 6:15pm. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and the opportunity to socialize and network with your colleagues. Remember to wear your trade show badge.


2009 BC Landscape Awards of Excellence

Enjoy this year's phenomenal award-winning landscape projects.



Job Board

Post a notice for employment or check out the job opportunities that await you. This large bulletin board is located at the show entrance.


Attendee Prize Draw ... Prize valued at $500!!
Sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada

Catch the 2010 Olympic spirit as we award you with Olympic gear and novel keepsakes.

Included in this prize are two tickets to Whistler's Ziptrek Ecotour Aventure! Experience dowhhill racing speeds of 80 kilometres per hour and feel the adrenaline pump through your veins as you soar along ziplines up to 2,000 feet long.

Place your ballot in the box located at the show entrance. a winner will be drawn at the end of the show.


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Getting to CanWest

We're close to parking and transit, which makes it easy to get to and from areas in and around Greater Vancouver. Here are a few options:

SkyTrain
Exit at Waterfront Station and you are just steps away from the VCC at Canada Place. It's just a 40 minute ride from end to end - King George station to Waterfront.

Visit: www.translink.ca

Transit
All suburban services connect with downtown Vancouver's #15 and #17 buses, which provide the closest drop-off service to the VCC.

Visit: www.translink.ca

West Coast Express
5 round trips each day dropping you off at the front door of the VCC.

Visit: www.westcoastexpress.com


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Parking & Directions

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Parking at Canada Place

Enter at east side of building (foot of Howe Street) obtain ticket from dispenser and proceed to P1 or P2 for parking. Use Convention Centre/Hotel elevators (not World Trade Centre elevators) For Convention Level: Press 'G' for registration and the show hall.

If arriving from alternate parking location, enter the VCC through the lobby doors located to the west of the hotel entrance. Ballrooms and Exhibition Halls are at lobby level. For meeting rooms, take escalator up one level.

Additional Parking at or near Canada Place

Waterfront Centre:
200 Burrard Street

Commerce Place: 400 Burrard Street

1095 Waterfront Road
(at the end of Waterfront Road by the Harbour Air Terminal)

900 West Cordova Street

(south side of Cordova between Howe & Burrard located below the Civic Plaza)

Imperial Parking: 200 Granville Street

Station East: 555 Cordova Street

535 Hornby Street: located beneath the YWCA and Bentall V between Dunsmuir and West Pender

The cost to park in lots near the VCEC range from $16.00 to $18.00 max per day. Most accept Cash, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

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Visitors to Canada

US Citizens

If Traveling by Car: When entering Canada from the United States, U.S. citizens must show either a U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship - such as an original or certified birth certificate together with photo identification. U.S. citizens entering Canada from another country other than the United States must have a valid passport. If traveling by air a valid passport is required by all visitors.

International Visitors
Persons visiting from countries other than the United States must have a valid passport and may require other documentation such as visas. Check with the nearest Canadian Consulate well in advance of travel.


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