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.
Click here to learn about the history of the
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Dates & Location
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Show Dates
Wednesday
September 29th &
Thursday September 30th
Show Hours: 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
New Location!
Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building
Under the ' Green Roof '.
Vancouver is a culturally diverse world class city and you're at the
centre of it all at the
Vancouver Convention 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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Features & Highlights
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Pre-Show
Workshops ...
Tuesday September 28th.
Please check back soon for complete details.
Seminars
Wednesday September 29th & Thursday September 30th.
An exceptional program featuring internationally acclaimed speakers
and industry leaders.
Industry and Garden Tours
Friday, October 1st - 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.
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 at the Jazz Bar!
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.
Reception & Booth Awards
Wednesday evening September 29th. More details coming soon.
2010 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
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2010 prize draw details coming soon. Please check back.
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| Getting
to CanWest
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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
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.
Parking is now available at the newly expanded
VCC West building. Located just steps away from Canada Place.
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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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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