Tour Costs & Schedules
All tours run concurrently on Friday October 1st.

Please refer to each Tour description for their specific schedules and pickup / drop locations.

BCLNA Members : $100*
Non-Members : $125*
Students : $100*
After September 10th or at the door : $150*

*Please add $25 to listed prices for the Whistler Landscapes tour.
All rates subject to 12% HST.

What will be Provided?
Lunch and refreshments.

What to Bring
Please keep in mind the following when getting ready for your tours:
· comfortable shoes as we will be touring the sites on foot
· camera
· tour ticket

Where to Meet
All tour buses will pick up and drop off directly outside the Vancouver Convention Centre west lobby. Please meet in the lobby at least 15 minutes prior to your tour's departure time.

2nd Pick-Up Location
If you are taking part in the Specialty Nurseries Tour, there will be a second pick-up location at the Walnut Grove Park & Ride located at 91A Avenue at 202nd Street. The site shares space with the Langley Sportsplex and is located directly across the street from the Colossus Movie Theatres.

Estimated return times are approximate. If you are arranging flights, we recommend you plan your return flight for Saturday morning.

Whistler Landscapes

With Heike Stippler, Heike Designs Inc.,
Whistler Sponsored by Pickett's Nurseries Ltd.

Departing VCC (West): 7:00 am
Returning VCC (West): 5:00 pm

Explore Whistler's breathtaking landscapes
from its valley lakes to its alpine meadows, and discover private gems and public spaces inspired by this unique Nordic setting! Learn about the challenging terrain and accommodations of Olympic proportions in way that will inspire and influence your next project.

The sites for this tour will be selected throughout the summer. Check back for the latest updates on confirmed sites.


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Photo courtesy of Sound Garden Landscape & Design Ltd.
2009 Landscape Awards of Excellence winner.

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Specialty Nurseries

With John Folkerts, Linnaea Nurseries Ltd.

Departing VCC (West): 7:30 am Departing Walnut Grove Park & Ride: 8:30 am Returning VCC (West): 5:00 pm Returning Walnut Grove Park & Ride: 4:00 pm

Tour a diversity of BC's niche operations:

Peel's Nurseries Ltd.
Located in the picturesque Hatzic Valley, Peel's Nurseries Ltd.
specializes in the propagation and growing of native plant
material for use in commercial and residential landscapes,
habitat and wetland restoration, stream rehabilitation, mitigation,
highways and parks.

Bruce and Lauren's mission over the past 19 years has been to expand the selection of native plants while ensuring quality of product and service. Peel's produce trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns, emergent and aquatics native to BC in sizes varying from bare root and plugs to containers and hand or spade dug trees. From propagation to delivery of our final product, we work to ensure our commitment to the
environment is never compromised.

Valleybrook Gardens Ltd.
Valleybrook is Canada's premier producer and marketer of perennials. The nursery operates on 25 acres of land, utilizing approximately 200,000 square feet of greenhouses. 3000 crops are produced each year of almost 2000 varieties. A sophisticated information system keeps track of all production activities, and investment in automation allows continuous improvement in efficiencies.

Operating in Abbotsford since 1980, Valleybrook leads the industry in plant marketing and branding, and is the home of many successful plant brands. Well known for the Heritage Perennials in the trademarked blue pots, Valleybrook also produces a line of ground cover plants under the Jeepers Creepers brand, and a line of alpine plants known as Rock Stars. Almost all of Valleybrook's products are sold to the independent garden center industry throughout Western Canada and the NW USA.


Tanglebank Country Gardens
Tanglebank Country Gardens is a "boutique" style nursery situated in beautiful rural West Abbotsford, BC. Started in 1996 it has become a favorite destination for both avid and beginner gardeners alike, as well as those who simply enjoy the tranquil ambience of their beautiful garden setting.

Tanglebank stocks a superb selection of annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs as well as outdoor garden art, pottery and garden accessories. And their Décor and Gift department is stocked with a fine selection of home décor, kitchen and bath, home accents and delicious gourmet foods. Tanglebank is
committed to provide unique, quality products that inspire and encourage people to cultivate exceptional
beautiful garden landscapes.


Pepindale Nursery
Pepindale Nursery is a wholesale operation specializing in a wide variety of ornamental grasses. Established in 1997 they have refined their growing techniques and selections to provide customers with top quality plants that perform well in the landscape. Having trialed over 200 varieties, they have streamlined their production to approximately
100 proven performers. All are retail ready with informative labels. The operation includes 24,000 square feet of greenhouse area as well as an outdoor production area. A large display bed
gracing the entry demonstrates grasses and perennials combined, while a specimen bed shows the form and size of their most popular varieties.


Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery
Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery is located on 55 acres amongst the rolling hills of south Langley. They are the largest and oldest winery in the Fraser Valley. Their wines have won numerous awards in wine competitions held throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. In its first year, Domaine de Chaberton produced 3,000 cases of wine; today, the winery produces over 40,000 cases a year. Enjoy a sampling of their fine wines and a tour of the vineyard and winery.

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Sustainable Sites

Departing VCC (West): 8:30 am. Returning VCC (West): 4:30 pm

A subdivision, a shopping mall, a home: all have the potential to clean air and water, reduce flooding, cool urban air temperature, combat climate change, and provide respite. What does a sustainable landscape look like? From soils and vegetation to water conservation and material selection, explore how local landscape professionals apply the principles of sustainable landscaping into their sites.

The sites for this tour will be selected throughout the summer. Check back for the latest updates on confirmed sites.

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Photo courtesy of Senga Landscape Architecture.

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Hort Basics Industry Sampler

With Peter Levelton, East Richmond Nurseries Inc.

*Free for Eligible Participants

Depart VCC (West): 8:00 am
Return VCC (West): 4:30 pm

Do your entry-level workers know the scope and scale of BC's green industry? Helping them to understand the big picture will give them a better appreciation of their role in it, while encouraging them to turn their first jobs into a long-term career.

This tour will include :

East Richmond Nurseries Inc. (ERNI)
A wholesale grower and distributor of trees,
shrubs, and smaller plants used in commercial landscapes.

Burnaby Lake Greenhouses
Visitors will see one of the largest, most technologically advanced floriculture operations
in Western Canada.

Art's Nursery Ltd.
Participants will enjoy a showcase of garden
retailing at its best.

Northwest Landscape Supply Ltd.
Get a glimpse into the non-plant supply side
of the industry.


The Horticulture Basics® Training Program was developed to address BC's need for skilled entry-level employees. This training is offered free of charge to employed clients who meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. Lack high school

2. Have high school, but lack certification recognized in Canada. Recognized credentials mean any credentials/certifications recognized in Canada such as a trade certificate, Class 1 Driver's License, Commercial Driver certificate, etc.

3. Have high school and recognized credentials, but lack "essential skills".

To determine eligibility contact Joy Demelo at 604.574.7772 ext. 101 or send an email to jdemelo@bclna.com. Funding for the Horticulture Basics Training program is provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.

More details about the Horticultural Basics Training Program can be found at www.bclna.com/horticulturebasics.htm.


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Registration

There are several quick and easy ways to register for the CanWest 2010 Tours. Please click on the link that suits you best and register early to avoid missing out on your chosen tour due to sell outs.

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