VANCOUVER

BID BOOK - JUNE 2020 - PROUD TO HOST THE 2020 WORLD PETROLEUM CONGRESS
VANCOUVER
Naturally Progressive: Creating a
Sustainable Future Together

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome 4
Executive Summary 6
Vancouver As A Destination 8
6 Reasons To Meet Here 12
Canada’s Metropolitan Coast 14
Letters Of Support: Government 16
Vancouver Convention Centre 20
Vancouver Hotels 22
Visa Requirements 24
Vancouver International Airport 26
Local Transportation 28
Local Flavours 30
Letters Of Support: Industry 32
Canadian Energy Overview 42
Congress Activities 44
Technical Tour Program 48
Spousal Programs 50
Pre & Post Conference Tours 52
Legacy Program 54
Supporters 58

WELCOME
A world class venue is also critical to a
successful Congress and the award winning
Vancouver Convention Center, located on
Vancouver’s waterfront with a dramatic
mountain backdrop, will provide unparalleled
facilities and hospitality.
Canada is known worldwide for our open
nature and friendly ways, our global outlook
and our savvy and progressive approach to the
production and consumption of energy. This is
an exciting time in the oil & gas industry, with
challenges and opportunities that are being
addressed innovatively by an emerging
generation with optimism, fueled by the open
exchange of ideas and ongoing dialogue.
With this spirit, we believe there is nowhere
better on our planet than Vancouver and
Canada for our industry to come together
in congress to talk about this future.
We are honoured to invite the world’s oil and
gas industry to assemble in Vancouver in 2020
and kindly request your support of our bid to
host the 23rd World Petroleum Congress.
Respectfully Yours,
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On behalf of the Canadian
Association of the World Petroleum
Council (‘WPC Canada’), we are
deeply honoured to nominate the
beautiful and incredibly vibrant city
of Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada to host the 23rd World
Petroleum Congress in 2020.
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successful Congress starts with the
A strong support of a robust national oil
and gas sector. Canada is the fifth largest
oil and gas producer in the world. Our
nation has some of the largest remaining
oil and gas reserves on the planet and
enjoys one of the most open and active
investment markets.
The Canadian oil and gas industry
will be at the forefront of the 2020 WPC
Congress displaying some of the most
advanced technologies in the industry
and discussing the critical challenges
facing the global oil and gas industry
over the next decade.
The City of Vancouver itself is an emerging
energy center with modern LNG export facilities
along the coastline of the province of British
Columbia expected to be built within the
coming years.
Just a quick one hour flight from Vancouver is
Calgary, Alberta, the center of the Canadian oil
and gas industry and the host city of the very
successful 16th World Petroleum Congress in
2000. Here Canadian oil and gas companies are
headquartered and are ready to discuss
investment opportunities within Canada’s energy
sector. Technical tours of Canada’s Oil Sands
and shale gas facilities will also be a part of the
2020 WPC Congress in Canada.
If you have not visited Vancouver or other parts
of British Columbia, you will definitely be in for
a treat. Considered one of the top most livable
cities in the world, Vancouver is set in one of
the most majestic and breathtaking parts of
North America.
Its pristine coastline, nearby islands, coastal
mountains, including the internationally
recognized resort village of Whistler, and old
growth rain forests offer up many incredible
opportunities to explore and engage in
unique adventures.
Canada’s awe inspiring Rocky Mountains are
just a short trip away from Vancouver and
provide additional opportunities to experience
Canada’s natural wonders.
Warmer and more temperate than most
of the balance of Canada, expect summer
temperatures in the mid-20s Celsius, ideal for
a full range of activities. Within the city, there
are also many fascinating indoor and outdoor
attractions to visit including world-famous
Stanley Park, beautiful Grouse Mountain
and the fun atmosphere of Granville Island.
Denis Painchaud
Chairman, World Petroleum
Council Canada
Dr. Randall Gossen
Past President, World
Petroleum Council
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
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The World Petroleum Council is dedicated to the promotion of
sustainable management and use of the world’s petroleum resources.
In order to achieve success, the global oil & gas industry needs
to encourage continuous dialogue and thoughtful planning in an
environment that supports meaningful and respectful collaboration.
For these reasons, the Canadian Association of the World Petroleum
Council (‘WPC Canada’) believes that Vancouver is the perfect
destination to host the 23rd World Petroleum Congress in 2020,
as the Naturally Progressive choice.
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On Canada’s west coast, Vancouver is a
shining example of what our country
offers to the world - a scenic, safe, secure
and ethnically diverse city that has hosted
some of the world’s most important
gatherings, including the 2010 Winter
Olympics where 2,600 athletes came
from over 82 nations, for 17 days of
record-breaking athletic performances.
The city itself is ranked the third most livable
in the world by the Economist Magazine,
and the award-winning conference centre -
the main gathering place for much of the
conference, is central to the city. Vancouver
is easy to get to, with so many direct flights
from around the world arriving to an
international airport has been voted the
best in North America for a record seven
years in a row.
Canada is the 5th largest oil & gas producer
in the world, and a member of key global
organizations like OECD and the G7. British
Columbia, the province that Vancouver calls
home, is an emerging energy center itself,
with new, modern LNG export facilities under
consideration. And Calgary, the heart of the
Canadian oil and gas industry and all its
corporateheadquarters, is a short one-hour
flight from Vancouver.
Your support of the Vancouver 2020
bid will also support plans to launch an
ambitious made-in-Canada legacy plan
for the benefit of all WPC members. This
legacy plan will be the platform to groom
a new generation of energy leaders, and
support the importance of Environmental
Stewardship, provide Education and
Training for a broad spectrum of participants
including Indigenous Peoples, cultivate
future industry leaders through targeted
Leadership Development, promote the
importance of developing emerging
Technology within Sustainability ambitions,
and support the goal of the World Petroleum
Council’s Legacy programs to benefit all
National Committees.
Vancouver looks forward to the opportunity
to welcome the world’s energy nations and
its leaders, to the 23rd World Petroleum
Congress in 2020, and show participants
why we believe we are the naturally
progressive choice.
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VANCOUVER: TOP MEETING DESTINATION
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Vancouver is recognized
as one of North
America’s top meeting
destinations thanks to
an easily navigable
infrastructure and
state-of-the-art facilities
including the globally
lauded Vancouver
Convention Centre.
Vancouver has become
a mecca for planners,
delegates and visitors
seeking a breath of fresh air
alongside innovative venues,
inspiring surroundings and
scores of expertise. We’ve
hosted events ranging from
intimate meetings to the TED
Conference to the Olympics
– and we’re confident we’ll
make your event just as
successful and memorable.
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VANCOUVER: A WELCOMING DESTINATION
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Vancouver is truly a unique
destination for conferences
and meetings.
The city’s spectacular beauty sets it
apart and is complemented by the
nature-inspired design of the LEED
Platinum-certified Convention Centre.
What is not as obvious is the
microcosm created by three 5-star
hotels adjacent to the centre and
several 4-star properties within
easy walking distance.
Katherine McCartney,
TED Conference
Once our delegates arrived in
Vancouver they knew they were
going to experience something truly
special, exciting, and memorable.
They told us that everything had
exceeded their expectations, and
many wanted to repeat the whole
event all over again in Vancouver.
This city and its infrastructure
provided the perfect backdrop
for our organizing committee.
Dr. Harvey Lui,
World Congress of Dermatology
We’ve held our biennial GLOBE Series
events in Vancouver since 1990,
which hosts nearly 10,000 visitors
from 60 countries. Vancouver
continues to be an enormous draw for
our delegates given its easy access
from foreign markets (particularly Asia),
it’s beauty, climate, cleanliness and
reputation for safety. The cosmopolitan
nature of the city lends itself to
excellent food and shopping, and the
tourism infrastructure is superb.
We know that hosting the event in
Vancouver remains a key factor in
keeping delegates coming back, and
inspires new delegates to want to come.
Nancy Wright | Chief Operating
Officer GLOBE Series
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Awards
#1 North American City for
Economic Potential
FDI Magazine 2015
Most Livable City in North America
Mercer Quality of Living Survey 2015
World’s Best Food Cities
Condé Nast Traveller 2015
7th Consecutive year as Best Airport
in North America
Skytrax World Airport Awards 2015
12th Consecutive year as Canada’s
Best Destination
Travel Weekly 2014
World’s Healthiest Places to Live
Time Magazine 2014
#1 Convention City in North America
for International Associations
International Congress and Convention
Association 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010,
2008, 2006
Top Travel Destination in Canada
Travel + Leisure 2014
Top 10 Beach Cities in the World
National Geographic Traveler 2013
World’s Most Reputable City
Reputation Institute, City RepTrak 2012
World’s Best Convention Centre
International Association of Congress
Centres 2008, 2002
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VANCOUVER: 6 REASONS TO MEET HERE
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THE VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE
Two-time winner of the International Association of Congress
Centres (AIPC) award for “World’s Best Convention Centre.”
The 466,500 square feet (43,340 square metres) facility is
built 40% over water, with floor-to-ceiling glass throughout to
treat guests to phenomenal harbour and mountain views.
LOCAL EXPERTISE AND INDUSTRY
Vancouver, already one of the most livable cities in the world,
has enacted a Greenest City action plan, a strategy for
staying on the leading edge of urban sustainability. The City
of Vancouver has committed to becoming a renewable city,
with 100% of its energy coming from renewable resources, by
2050. The energy sector has, and will continue to play a key
role in leveraging industry expertise to help the city achieve
these goals.
UNIFIED, SUPERIOR SERVICE
Vancouver is unlike any city that you’ve planned a meeting
in before. Our hospitality community is unified, meaning that
Tourism Vancouver along with hotels, venues and suppliers
work together seamlessly to make sure your experience in
our destination exceeds all expectations.
SPECTACULAR BY NATURE
Vancouver offers the winning combination of a modern,
diverse city and a stunning natural setting. Attendees will
love how easy it is to experience urban activities (such
as shopping, dining, and cultural attractions) and then to
explore mountaintops as well as pristine waterways in
the same day.
ACCESSIBILITY
Vancouver enjoys a reputation of being one of the most
accessible cities in the world. To get to Vancouver, there
are more than two dozen international flights in and out
of award-winning YVR every day, with over 75 bound for
the United States. In addition, Vancouver is considered
Canada’s most walkable city, supported by a light rail
transit system.
ACCOMMODATIONS
With 21 convention hotels downtown and meeting space
ranging from 2,000 to 51,000 square feet (185 to 4,700
square metres), meeting planners have many possibilities to
choose from. And with 13,000 hotel rooms in the city’s
downtown core, and 28,000 in Metro Vancouver, delegates
have plenty of choice as well, including three world-class
properties that connect to the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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VANCOUVER: CANADA’S METROPOLITAN COAST
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Vancouver’s June Events
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
City of Bhangra Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Major League Soccer Season
BC Lions Canadian Football League Season
Scotiabank Half Marathon & 5K
Shipyard Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Playland at the PNE
June Weather
Average High:
19 ºC /66ºF
Average Low:
11 ºC /51ºF
Average Precipitation:
45.2mm
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Experience summer in
one of the most livable
cities in the world, with
world class safety,
stability and culture.
June is the best time of
year to see everything
Vancouver has to offer.
#8 IN PEACEFULNESS
The Global Peace Index (GPI) is the product of the Institute
for Economics and Peace (IEP). Launched in May 2007 and
updated annually, it ranks 162 countries around the world
according to their peacefulness. Canada is #8 in the 2016
GPI rankings.
#3 IN LIVEABILITY
The latest findings of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s
(EIU) Global Liveability Ranking – which provides scores
for lifestyle challenges in 140 cities worldwide – places
Vancouver as the world’s #3 most liveable city.
#4 IN QUALITY OF LIVING
The Mercer Quality of Living Survey is conducted to help
governments and major companies place employees on
international assignments. The survey also identifies those
cities with the highest personal safety ranking based upon
internal stability, crime, effectiveness of law enforcement
and relationships with other countries. Vancouver is ranked
#4 for high personal safety and quality of living in the world,
and top city in North America.
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VANCOUVER: LETTERS OF SUPPORT
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Vancouver Convention Centre
FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTION SPACE
Exhibition Space
Meeting Space
No. of Meeting Rooms
Ballroom Space
TOTAL
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WEST BUILDING
220,500 ft² / 20,485 m²
60,000 ft² / 5,600 m²
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53,000 ft² / 4,920 m²
333,500 ft² / 30,980 m²
EAST BUILDING
91,000 ft² / 8,500 m²
25,000 ft² / 2,300 m²
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17,000 ft² / 1,600 m²
133,000 ² / 12,400 m²
COMBINED FACILITY
311,500 ft² / 28,940 m²
85,000 ft² / 7,900 m²
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70,000 ft² / 6,500 m²
466,500 ft² / 43,340 m²
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ANTICIPATING YOUR EVERY NEED
As the only two-time winner of the
International Association of Congress
Centres’ (AIPC) Apex Award for the “World’s
Best Conference Centre” in 2008 and 2002,
the Vancouver Convention Centre’s service
standards, facilities, project management and
technical capabilities are second to none.
Our entire team of experienced and friendly
professionals is dedicated to providing the
best possible service to ensure a memorable
and successful event.
When it comes to convention centres, we are
leading the way with the fastest connection
and technology offers of any other facility,
including connection speeds up to 1GB per
second. All of your technology requirements
are already on-site and part of our
infrastructure. In fact, we had the capacity
to accommodate the complex needs of the
world media when our facility served as the
Main Media Centre for the 2010 Olympic
and Paralympic Winter Games.
ANYTHING BUT CONVENTIONAL
We take great pride in our culinary expertise.
The food and the care with which it’s served
rival that of five-star restaurants, with
tantalizing West Coast Cuisine – a mélange
of the best ingredients, Asian influences
and imaginative pairing. Operating one of
Canada’s largest capacity kitchen spaces
with a unique ‘scratch’ kitchen philosophy,
we use only the freshest local and seasonal
ingredients. Taking full advantage of the
province’s award-winning wine industry,
we exclusively feature British Columbia’s
VQA quality wines.
PLANNER TESTIMONIALS
“Everything we need in a convention city –
restaurants, attractions, nightlife, culture – it’s
all wrapped up in Vancouver. And, without a
doubt, the Vancouver Convention Centre is
#1. There is no other convention centre in the
world that has the view that this one does.
It’s amazing and stunning.”
- Million Dollar Roundtable
“Service, Service, Service. In the 23 years
that I have run this meeting, this is BY FAR
the best service, friendliest team and
professional centre I’ve ever dealt with.
Thank you!!”
- Pediatric Academic Societies
FUNCTIONAL, BEAUTIFUL AND ‘GREEN’
It’s easy to think green at the Vancouver
Convention Centre. With our sustainable
practices, unique building features and
commitment to work closely with clients to
create sustainable events, we are one of
greenest convention centres in the world.
We have an extensive facility-wide recycling
program, which recovers nearly half the
total volume of waste generated, and have
hosted Vancouver’s first audited zero-waste
event. Our iconic West building has been
awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) Platinum certification,
making us the first convention centre in
the world to receive the highest level of
LEED designation.
The West building also features a unique
marine habitat, a sophisticated drainage and
water recovery system and a seawater
heating and cooling system. As well, our six
acre “living” roof (the largest in Canada and
the largest non-industrial living roof in
North-America) features more than 400,000
indigenous plants and grasses as well as
four beehives.
FUTURE EVENTS
Here are just some of the groups who will
take advantage of our combination of city
and award-winning convention centre.
• TED Conference LLC
2017 TED
April 2017,
1,500 delegates
• International Union of Geological Sciences
2018 Resources For Generations Congres
June 2018, 5,000 delegates
• SIGGRAPH International
Conference and Exhibition on Computer
Graphics and Interactive Techniques
August 2018
15,000 People
• Million Dollar Round Table
2024 Annual Meeting
June 2024
8,000 People
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Vancouver Convention Hotels
Downtown Convention Hotels
Hotel Rating
Total Guest
Rooms
Maximum
Committable
Group Rooms
Total Meeting
Space (Sq Feet/
Metres)
Largest Meeting
Room (Sq Feet/
Metres)
Total Meeting
Rooms
Capacity
Theatre-Style
Capacity
Banquet-Style
Tourism Vancouver works with all of our city’s
fine hotels to match your needs with the right
property. We help you source and secure
guest rooms and meeting space ideal for your
group. All hotels are located within the downtown
core and within walking distance of the
Vancouver Convention Centre.
NUMBER OF ROOMS IN PROXIMITY TO
VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE
20-30 Minute Walk: 7,800 rooms
15-20 Minute Walk: 7,000 rooms
0-15 Minute Walk: 6,200 rooms
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Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
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Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites
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Delta Vancouver Suites
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Empire Landmark Hotel Vancouver 16
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 17
The Fairmont Pacific Rim
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The Fairmont Waterfront
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Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver 20
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver
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JW Marriott parq Vancouver
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Shangri La Hotel Vancouver
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Trump International Hotel & Tower
Vancouver Marriott Downtown Hotel
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
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1. Century Plaza Hotel & Spa ★★★ 240 150 5,300/492 3,500/325 3 275 250
2. Coast Coal Harbour Hotel ★★★★ 220 125 8,000/743 5,000/465 8 400 360
3. Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites ★★★ 199 100 15,300/1,421 4,500/418 21 360 360
4. Delta Vancouver Suites + Wosk Centre for Dialogue ★★★★ 225 140 18,000/1,672 6,500/604 11 270 200
5. Empire Landmark Hotel Vancouver ★★★ 357 200 13,666/1,269 4,836/449 12 320 300
6. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver ★★★★ 556 400 37,000/3,437 11,400/1,059 16 1,500 1,000
7. The Fairmont Pacific Rim ★★★★★ 377 250 15,000/1,394 6,852/637 9 500 450
8. The Fairmont Waterfront ★★★★ 489 350 24,000/2,229 7,050/654 14 780 590
9. Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver ★★★★★ 372 275 21,270/1,976 5,560/516 12 700 500
10. Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown ★★★ 245 75 6,415/596 3,500/325 4 225 150
11. Hyatt Regency Vancouver ★★★★ 644 500 45,000/4,180 13,940/1,295 29 1,650 1,300
12. JW Marriott parq Vancouver + The Douglas ★★★★ 517 500 65,000/6,039 15,604/1,450 29 1,800 1,200
13. Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver ★★★★ 197 100 7,800/724 1,929/179 7 150 110
14. Pan Pacific Vancouver ★★★★ 503 350 42,000/3,901 6,808/632 20 700 600
15. Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront ★★★ 442 350 31,000/2,879 7,920/736 19 800 600
16. Rosewood Hotel Georgia ★★★★★ 156 140 9,847/915 2,673/248 7 250 200
17. Shangri La Hotel, Vancouver ★★★★★ 119 60 6,586/612 1,832/170 6 125 120
18. Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel ★★★★ 733 600 48,652/4,520 10,489/975 35 1,350 930
19. Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver ★★★★ 396 250 12,148/1,129 3,150/292 16 330 280
20. Trump International Hotel & Tower ★★★★★ 147 147 15,000/1,394 5500/511 7 442 400
21. Vancouver Marriott Downtown Hotel ★★★★ 438 260 16,000/1,486 6,632/616 12 600 450
22. The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver ★★★★ 511 450 51,334/4,769 15,521/1,441 35 2,000 1,400
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WPC 2020: VISA REQUIREMENTS
Canada is looking forward to welcoming you. Every year,
more than 35 million people visit Canada to enjoy the many
opportunities our country has to offer.
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Depending on where you live, and the
reason for your visit, you will need to
meet certain entry requirements. In some
cases, if you plan to stay in Canada for a
certain period of time, you will need
a Temporary Resident Visa.
• Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda,
Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium,
Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman
Islands, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Islands, Finland,
France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic
of Korea, Republic of Latvia, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco,
Montserrat, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal,
Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, St. Helena,
Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turks and Caicos
Islands, United States;
• British citizens and British overseas citizens -
A British citizen or a British overseas citizen
who is re-admissible to the United Kingdom;
• British National (Overseas) - holder of a British
National (Overseas) passport issued by the
United Kingdom to persons born, naturalized
or registered in Hong Kong;
• British Subjects - holder of a British Subject
passport issued by the United Kingdom which
contains the observation that the holder has
the right of abode in the United Kingdom;
• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region -
holder of a valid and subsisting Special
Administrative Region passport issued by
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
of the People’s Republic of China;
• Holy See - holder of a passport or travel
document issued by the Holy See.
FLYING TO CANADA?
ENTRY RULES HAVE CHANGED
Canada has introduced a new entry requirement,
known as an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA),
for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to
Canada by air. Exceptions include U.S. citizens
and travellers with a valid visa.
Eligible travellers can apply online for an eTA.
This new requirement has become mandatory and
travellers will need an eTA before they can board
their flight to Canada. To find out more, visit
Canada.ca/eTA.
To make this process as easy and fast as possible,
you are welcome to speak with a member of our
Convention Services team, who have a wealth of
knowledge on this matter.
www.tourismvancouver.com/meetings/contact
More info is available at www.cic.gc.ca.
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YVR AIRPORT FAST FACTS
• Voted best airport in North America
for the seventh year in a row
• Premier gateway to theAsia-Pacific
region
• 25 minutes south of downtown
Vancouver (9.3 miles / 15 km)
• Transfer service to downtown via
SkyTrain rapid transit system
(CAD $9.00)
• 226 arriving international flights per
week week in the summer and 187
during winter (excluding USA)
• 78 arriving USA flights per day
during summer and 70 in the winter
• 235 arriving domestic flights per day
during summer and 206 during
winter
• 56 airlines serve YVR, connecting
people and businesses to more than
118 non-stop destinations worldwide
• A record 20.3 million passengers
served in 2015
Vancouver
International
Airport
Scheduled North
American Destinations*
NORTH AMERICAN DESTINATIONS
NORTH AMERICAN BC DESTINATIONS
& MEXICO DESTINATIONS
British
Columbia
Airport Airline Flights Per Week Airport Airline Airport Flights Airline Per Week Flights Per Week
Canada
British
Airport Airline Flights Per Week
Code Summer Canada
‘16 Winter ‘15 Code Code Summer ‘16 Winter ‘15 Summer ‘16 Winter ‘15
Columbia
Code Summer ‘16 Winter ‘15
Calgary YYC AC, TS 1 , WG, WS 209 Calgary 205
Abbotsford YYC AC, TS 1 , WG, WSYXX 209 IX 205 14Abbotsford14
YXX IX 14 14
Edmonton YEG AC, WS 117 Edmonton109
Anahim YEG Lake AC, WS YAA 117 8P 109 7Anahim Lake -
YAA NORTH 8P AMERICA 7 &-
Fort McMurray YMM AC + , WS 22Fort McMurray 17
Bella YMM Bella/Coola AC + , WS QBC 22 8P 17 7Bella Bella/Coola 7
QBC 8P 7 7
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Montreal YUL AC, WS 47Montreal 29
Campbell YUL AC, River WS YBL 47 8P, 9M 2 29 47Campbell 48 River YBL 8P, 9M 2 47 48
Ottawa YOW AC, WS 27Ottawa 14
Castlegar YOW AC, WS YCG 27 AC + 14 21Castlegar 19
YCG AC + 21 19
Regina YQR AC, WS 19Regina 10
Comox YQR AC, WS YQQ 19 8P, 9M 2 , AC 10
+ 56Comox 54
YQQ 8P, 9M 2 , AC + 56 54
Saskatoon YXE AC + , WS 19Saskatoon17
Cranbrook YXE AC + , WS YXC 19 8P, AC + 17 30Cranbrook32
YXC 8P, AC + 30 32
Toronto YYZ AC, WG, WS 203 Toronto 113
Dawson YYZ Creek AC, WG, WS YDQ 203 BH 113 6Dawson Creek 6
YDQ BH 6 6
Whitehorse YXY AC + , 4N, WS 21Whitehorse 18
Fort YXYNelson AC + , 4N, WS YYE 21 9M 18 -Fort Nelson6
YYE 9M - 6
Winnipeg YWG AC, WS 41Winnipeg 34
Fort YWGSt. John AC, WS YXJ 41 AC + , WS ++ 34 37Fort St. John 32
YXJ AC + , WS ++ 37 32
Gulf Islands - 101, 25, SS1 48Gulf Islands 41
- 101, 25, SS1 48 41
Kamloops YKA AC + 33Kamloops47
YKA AC + 33 47
TERRACE
PRINCE
RUPERT
MASSET
United States
Airport Airline Flights Per Week Kelowna YLW 4N, AC + , WG, WS 84 99
SANDSPIT
Airport Airline Flights Per Week Kelowna YLW 4N, AC + , WG, WS 84 99
Code Summer
United
‘16 Winter
States
‘15 Masset ZMT 8P 6 6
Code Summer ‘16 Winter ‘15 Masset ZMT 8P 6 6
Anchorage ANC AC 7Anchorage-
Nanaimo
ANC AC
YCD AC + , IX
7 -
56Nanaimo 48
YCD AC + , IX 56 48
PORT
BELLA
COOLA
Atlanta ATL DL 2Atlanta -
Nanaimo Harbour
ATL DL
ZNA 8O, H3, SS1
2 -
73Nanaimo Harbour 68
ZNA 8O, H3, SS1 73
HARDY
68
CAMPBELL
RIVER
Chicago ORD AC, UA 28Chicago 14
Penticton
ORD AC, UA
YYF AC +
28 14
25Penticton 20
YYF AC + 25 20 TOFINO
COMOX
Dallas DFW AA 21Dallas 14
Port Hardy
DFW AA
YZT 8P
21 14
18Port Hardy18
YZT 8P 18 18
Denver DEN UA 21Denver 14
Powell River
DEN UA
YPW 8P
21 14
26Powell River 26
YPW 8P 26 26
Detroit DTW DL 1 -
Prince George YXS AC + ANCHORAGE
, WS 65 64
Detroit DTW DL 1 -
Prince George YXS AC + , WS 65 64
Honolulu HNL AC, WS 11 20
Prince Rupert YPR AC + WHITEHORSE
, BH 21 20
CANADA
Honolulu HNL AC, WS 11 20
Prince Rupert YPR AC + , BH 21 20
Houston IAH UA 10 7
Qualicum Beach XQU XC, OR 66 26
Houston IAH UA 10 7
Qualicum Beach XQU XC, OR
FORT
66
McMURRAY
26
Kahului (Maui) OGG AC, WS 8 22
Quesnel YQZ 9M 2 13 14
Kahului (Maui) OGG AC, WS 8 22
Quesnel YQZ 9M 2 13
EDMONTON
14
Kona (Hawaii) KOA AC, WS 1Kona (Hawaii) 8
Sandspit YZP AC + SASKATOON
12 7
KOA AC, WS 1 8
Sandspit YZP AC + 12 WINNIPEG 7
Las Vegas LAS AC, WS 23 25
Sechelt YHS 8O, H3 18 17
VICTORIA CALGARY REGINA
Las Vegas LAS AC, WS 23 25
Sechelt YHS 8O, H3 18 17
Lihue LIH WS - 7
Smithers YYD AC + SEATTLE
MINNEAPOLIS
, BH 19 13
Lihue LIH WS - 7
Smithers YYD AC + , BH
PORTLAND
19 13
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Terrace
LAX
YXT
AA,AC,AS,DL,WS
AC + , BH, WS
90 70
67Terrace 58
YXT LIHUE AC + , BH, WS SALT LAKE 67 CITY 58
SAN FRANCISCO
Minneapolis MSP DL 14 13
Tofino YAZ OR, XC 23 7
HONOLULU
& SAN JOSE
DENVER
Minneapolis MSP DL 14 13
Tofino YAZ OR, XC 23 7
LAS VEGAS
New York JFK CX, DL, PR 18 11
Trail YZZ 8P 13 13
KAHULUI
New York JFK CX, DL, PR 18 11
Trail YZZ 8P
PALM SPRINGS
13 13
Newark EWR AC 7 7
Victoria YYJ 8P, AC + , WG, WS ++ KONA LOS ANGELES &
171 169
ORANGE COUNTY PHOENIX
Newark EWR AC 7 7
Victoria YYJ 8P, AC + , WG, WS ++ 171 169
SAN DIEGO
Orange County SNA WS 7 6
Victoria Harbour YWH 8O, H3, JB 39Victoria Harbour 39
Orange County SNA WS 7 6
YWH 8O, H3, JB 39 39
MEXICO
Orlando NEW MCO WS - 2
Williams Lake YWL 8P, 9M 2 33Williams Lake 33
Orlando NEW MCO WS - 2
YWL 8P, 9M 2 33 33
SAN JOSE DEL CABO MAZATLAN
Orlando NEW SFB N8 2Orlando NEW -
SFB N8 Airport Airline 2 - Flights Per Week
PUERTO VALLARTA
Airport Airline Flights Per Week
Mexico
MANZANILLO
Palm Springs PSP AC, WS 2 20
Code Summer Mexico
‘16 Winter ‘15
Palm Springs PSP AC, WS 2 20
Code Summer ‘16 Winter IXTAPA/ ‘15
Phoenix PHX AA, AC, WS 18Phoenix 28
Cancun PHX AA, AC, WS CUN 18 AC, EG, TS, WG, 28 WS 2Cancun 13
CUN AC, EG, TS, WG, WS 2 13
Portland PDX AC + , AS +++ 42Portland 35
Huatulco PDX AC + , AS +++ HUX 42 WG 35 -Huatulco 2
HUX WG - 2
Salt Lake City SLC DL 2 14Salt Lake City 7
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo SLC DL 2 ZIH 14 AC 7
-Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo 1
ZIH AC - 1
San Diego NEW SAN AC 7San Diego NEW -
Manzanillo SAN AC ZLO C6, 7 WG -
-Manzanillo1
ZLO C6, WG - 1
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Mazatlan SFO AC, UA, WS MZT 62 WG, WS 45 1Mazatlan 2
MZT WG, WS 1 2
San Jose NEW SJC AC 14San Jose NEW -
Mexico SJC City AC MEX 14 AC, AM - 14Mexico City 12
MEX AC, AM 14 12
Seattle SEA AC + , AS +++ , DL 125 Seattle 95
Puerto SEA Vallarta AC + , AS +++ , DL PVR 125 AC, TS, WG, WS 95 3Puerto Vallarta 12
PVR AC, TS, WG, WS 3 12
Washington DC IAD UA 1Washington - DC San IADJose UA Del Cabo SJD AC, 1 WG, WS-
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Based on schedule information available: November 2015
NON-STOP Destinations* NON-STOP
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Airport Airline Flights Per Week
Asia
Code Summer ‘16 Winter ‘15
Airport Airline Flights Per Week
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BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
FORT
NELSON
ANAHIM
QUESNEL
LAKE
ANAHIM
QUESNEL
LAKE
WILLIAMS
BELLA
LAKE
WILLIAMS
COOLA
LAKE
Brisbane NEW BNE AC 3 -
PORT
HARDY
POWELL
RIVER
KAMLOOPS
POWELL
Sydney WHISTLER
SYD AC, QF
RIVER
8 KAMLOOPS 7
CAMPBELL
WHISTLER
RIVER
SECHELT
KELOWNA
COMOX SECHELT
KELOWNA
QUALICUM BEACH
TOFINO
PENTICTON
NANAIMO
CASTLEGAR
CRANBROOK
QUALICUM BEACH
PENTICTON
GULF ISLANDS
NANAIMO
MAPLE BAY
ZIHUATANEJO
SMITHERS
DAWSON
CREEK
South Pacific
PRINCE
GEORGE
TRAIL
GULF ISLANDS CASTLEGAR
MAPLE BAY
TRAIL
VICTORIA
Airport Airline Flights Per Week
VICTORIA
Europe
Europe Code Summer ‘16 Winter ‘15
ANCHORAGE
Amsterdam AMS KL, TS 1 9 5
Amsterdam WHITEHORSE AMS KL, TS
CANADA
1 9 5
Dublin NEW DUB AC 3 -
Dublin NEW DUB AC 3 -
Frankfurt FRA DE, FORT LH, McMURRAY TS 1 11 7
Frankfurt FRA DE, LH, TS 1 11 7
Glasgow GLA TS 1 1 -
Glasgow
EDMONTON
MONTREAL
GLA TSSASKATOON
1 1 -
MONTREAL
London WINNIPEG
OTTAWA
(Gatwick) LGW TS
London (Gatwick) LGW 1 , WS 13 2
TS 1 , WS 13 OTTAWA 2
TORONTO
VICTORIA CALGARY REGINA
TORONTO
London (Heathrow) NEW YORK LHR AC, BA 21 14
London NEWARK (Heathrow) SEATTLE LHR AC, MINNEAPOLIS BA 21 14
DETROIT
NEWARK
CHICAGO Manchester WASHINGTON D.C. PORTLAND MAN TS CHICAGO
Manchester MAN 1 2 -
TS 1 2 -
LIHUE
UNITED MunichSTATES
SALT LAKE CITY
Munich
MUC UNITED STATES
HONOLULU SAN FRANCISCO MUC
LH
LH
7
7
-
-
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DENVER
Paris Paris ATLANTA
CDG CDGLAS TSVEGAS
1 , AF 1 , AF 7 7 3
ATLANTA 3
KAHULUI
Reykjavik PALM SPRINGS
Reykjavik KEF
ORLANDO KONA LOS ANGELES & KEFFI FI 3
DALLAS 3 - -
ORANGE COUNTY PHOENIX
ORLANDO
HOUSTON Rome SAN DIEGO
Rome NEW NEW FCO FCOTS TS HOUSTON 1 1 - -
Zurich Zurich ZRH MEXICO ZRHWK WK 3 3 - -
DETROIT
DALLAS
Vancouver
International
Airport
CANCUN
MEXICO CITY
HUATULCO
Scheduled International
Guangzhou Beijing CANPEKCZ AC, CA 7 14 7 14
Hong Guangzhou NORTH Kong AMERICA HKGCANAC, CZ CX & 21 7 21 7
Manila Hong Kong MNLHKGPR AC, CX 7 21 10 21
BRITISH COLUMBIA
OsakaManila KIXMNLAC PR 6 7 - 10
SeoulOsaka ICN KIX AC, AC KE 14 6 14 -
Shanghai/Kunming Seoul PVG ICN AC, AC, MU KE 21 14 17 14
Shenyang/Chengdu Shanghai/Kunming SHEPVG 3U AC, MU 3 21 3 17
Taipei Shenyang/Chengdu TPESHEBR, 3U CI 12 3 10 3
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Tokyo Taipei (Haneda) HNDTPE NH BR, CI
FORT
7
NELSON 12 7 10
Tokyo Tokyo (Narita) (Haneda) NRTHNDAC, NH JL 14 7 14 7
FORT
ST Tokyo JOHN (Narita) NRT AC, JL 14 14
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INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS
FORT
ST JOHN
PRINCE
Airport Airline RUPERT
SMITHERS Flights DAWSON Per Week
MASSET
TERRACE
CREEK
Code Airport Airline Summer Flights ‘16
PRINCE Winter Per Week ‘15
SANDSPIT
GEORGE
South Pacific
Code Summer ‘16 Winter ‘15
Auckland AKL NZ 5 5
Auckland AKL NZ 5 5
Brisbane NEW BNE AC 3 -
Sydney SYD AC, QF 8 7
CRANBROOK
Airport Airline Flights Per Week
Code Summer ‘16 Winter ‘15
NEW YORK
WASHINGTON D.C.
SAN JOSE DEL CABO MAZATLAN
CANCUN
PUERTO VALLARTA
MEXICO CITY
Airport Airline Flights Per Week
MANZANILLO
HUATULCO
Code Code IXTAPA/ Summer Summer ‘16 ‘16 Winter Winter ‘15 ‘15
ZIHUATANEJO
Caribbean/ Caribbean/
Central Central America America
Airport Airline Flights Per Week
Santa Santa Clara, Clara, Cuba Cuba SNU SNUTS, WG TS, WG - - 2 2
Varadero, Varadero, Cuba Cuba VRA VRAWG WG 1 1 1 2 2
Airlines serving YVR*
American British Canadian Cathay Pacific Central
Airlines American
Airlines
CI
Airways British
Airways
MU
Canadian North
North
CZ
Cathay Airways Pacific
Airways
DE
Mountain CentralAir
Mountain Air
DL
CI MU CZ DE DL
China China China Southern Condor Delta
Airlines China
Airlines
WK
Eastern China
Eastern
BR
China Airlines Southern
Airlines
H3
Condor
BH
Air Delta Lines*
Air Lines*
JB
WK BR H3 BH JB
Edelweiss EVA Air Harbour Air S
Hawkair Helijet
Edelweiss EVA Air Harbour Air S
Hawkair Airways Helijet Airways H
AS +++
FI IX
JL XC
FI IX
JL XC
AS +++
AIRLINES SERVING YVR
AIRLINES SERVING YVR
AM
AC
AC
CA
AF
AM
AC
AC
CA
AF
Aeromexico Air Canada / Air Canada Air China Air France
Air Canada Express Rouge
Aeromexico Air Canada / Air Canada Air China Air France
NZ
4N
TS
Air Canada Express Rouge
AS
NH
NZ
4N
TS
AS
NH
Air Air North Air Transat Alaska All Nippon
New Zealand
Air Air North Air Transat
Airlines
Alaska
Airways
All Nippon
AA New Zealand BA
5T CXAirlines
9MAirways
AA
BA
5T CX 9M
Horizon Air Icelandair Island
Japan KD Air S
Horizon Air Icelandair
Express Island Air
KD Air S
Airlines Japan
Express Air Airlines
KL KE LH OR 8P
KL KE LH OR 8P
KLM Royal Korean Air Lufthansa Orca Pacific Coastal
KLM Royal Korean Air Lufthansa Orca Pacific Coastal
Dutch Airlines
German Airlines Airways S
Dutch Airlines
German Airlines Airways S Airlines S
Airlines S
PR QF
PR QF 101 SS1 3U
101 SS1 3U
Philippine Qantas
Philippine Qantas Salt
Salt
Spring
Spring
Seair Sichuan
Seair Sichuan
Airlines Airlines
Airways Airways Air S
Air S Seaplanes S
Seaplanes S Airlines
WG WG
25 25 UA UA 8O 8O WS ++ ++
Sunwing Tofino Tofino Air Air S S
United
West Coast
WestJet
Airlines**
Air S
Airlines
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** ** United Airlines includes United Express
+ +
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++ ++
WestJet includes flights operated by by WestJet Encore
+++ +++
Alaska Airlines includes flights operated by Horizon Air
1 1
Charter Charter flights flights may may have have one one stop en-route
2
2 H
Code Code share share airline airline H
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S
S
Operates Operates from from South South Terminal/public floatplane facility
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information
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VANCOUVER: LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
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Accessibility
Coordinating your delegates’ travel from one location to the next is a major challenge in most cities. Thankfully,
Vancouver makes things easy with its reliable, clean, green and efficient public transportation network;
its variety of coach companies providing group travel options; and its world-class network
of ferries designed to move people and cars throughout the surrounding region with comfort and ease.
BY CAR
• For travelling executives, there are several Vancouver
sedan and limo services to make the most of your
time so you can sit back and relax while travelling
around the city.
GETTING AROUND VANCOUVER BY FOOT
• Vancouver is rated Canada’s most walkable city
• Downtown core has 21 convention hotels and
the Vancouver Convention Centre all within a
one mile radius
BY PUBLIC TRANSIT & COACH
• TransLink operates over 100 public buses,
the SkyTrain, and the SeaBus
• Fares range from $2.75 to $5.50
• SkyTrain stations are wheelchair accessible
• Scenic SeaBus connects North Vancouver
to Vancouver in 12 minutes
• Vancouver has many affordable and efficient
coach companies for various group sizes
TransLink Public Transit
COMPASS CARD
To travel on SkyTrain, SeaBus or West Coast Express,
you need a Compass Card or Ticket to open fare
gates or to tap on a station validator.
BUS
Vancouver’s vast network of buses, trolleys and community
shuttles link to various hubs, SkyTrain stations
and destinations throughout Vancouver.
SEABUS
The SeaBus is a passenger only ferry that crosses
the Burrard Inlet, connecting downtown Vancouver
with the North Shore in 12 minutes.
FARES
Buying a single fare lets you travel for up to 90 minutes
across the Lower Mainland, allowing you
to hop on and off. You can travel for one, two or
three zones by bus, SeaBus or SkyTrain.
The Skytrain fare from Vancouver International Airport
(YVR) to downtown Vancouver is $9CDN
and the return is $4CDN.
Weekdays from start of service to 6:30 p.m.
Zone Adult Price Concession Price
1 Zone $2.75 $1.75
2 Zone $4 $2.75
3 Zone $5.50 $3.75
Weekdays after 6:30 p.m. and all day Weekends
and Holidays are a 1 Zone rate.
SKYTRAIN
Vancouver’s SkyTrain is one of the longest automated
light rapid transit system in the world. The Expo
and Millenium SkyTrain Lines connect downtown
Vancouver with the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster
and Surrey. The Canada Line connects
downtown Vancouver to the Vancouver International
Airport (YVR) and the city of Richmond.
TransLink has been operating in Vancouver
for 125+ years.
www.translink.ca
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VANCOUVER: LOCAL FLAVOURS
Vancouver has one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the world. Visitors
can look forward to indulging in the best tower of fresh seafood, the finest housemade
charcuterie, the most delicious taco truck, and the best of B.C. wines. The
city’s restaurants, wine bars, tasting rooms, cocktail dens, food trucks, farmer’s
markets and bakeries will be something WPC 2020 delegates will never forget.
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Vancouver’s restaurants always
deliver – whether you’re looking
for a place to host your event
or restaurants to recommend
to your delegates. With great
restaurant neighbourhoods,
highly professional Destination
Management Companies and
the overall assistance from
Tourism Vancouver, many meeting
planners have held incredibly
successful dine-arounds for their
delegates. The opportunities await
your conference.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING
“It’s a mix of really strong Asian and Pacific
Rim influence, but there’s also that whole
Northwest product-driven mentality that they
have in Portland, Seattle and San Francisco.
The kind of mentality among cooks and
diners that you get when you have a lot of
good ingredients around you.”
– Anthony Bourdain
“From grazing among food stalls in Granville
Island’s Public Market to sampling dim sum in
Chinatown, Vancouver is a foodie’s
fantasyland.” - USA Today
“This is Vancouver, where the culinary bar is
raised higher and the restaurants are more
trendsetting than anywhere in the United
States.” - Seattle Times
“The number of truly outstanding restaurants
in Vancouver is astonishing, and the prices
are ridiculously low when compared to other
food capitals...” - The New York Times
“Fusion is the operative word in restaurantrich
Vancouver, where Northwest meets
Japanese meets Indian meets Chinese.”
- National Geographic Traveler
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Group Restaurants
Neighbourhood
Total Capacity Seated
Total # of Private Rooms
Largest Private Room Capacity
Less than 10 minutes walk from
Vancouver Convention Centre
Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio ancoradining.com Downtown 93 1 24 No
Al Porto Ristorante alporto.ca Gastown 200 4 200 Yes
Black + Blue glowbalgroup.com Downtown 240 3 24 Yes
Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar donnellygroup.ca Downtown 200 1 200 Yes
Blue Water Café + Raw Bar bluewatercafe.net Yaletown 150 1 72 No
Bridges Restaurant, Bistro & Bar bridgesrestaurant.com Granville Island 300 1 150 No
Cactus Club Café Coal Harbour cactusclubcafe.com Downtown 600 2 44 Yes
Chambar Restaurant chambar.com Downtown 320 2 80 Yes
Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar - Downtown chewies.ca Downtown 296 1 296 Yes
CinCin cincin.net Downtown 140 1 30 Yes
Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill cioppinosyaletown.com Yaletown 200 7 40 No
COAST Restaurant glowbalgroup.com Downtown 160 1 36 Yes
Five Sails Restaurant fivesails.ca Downtown 140 2 125 Yes
GLOWBAL glowbalgroup.com Downtown 300 4 60 Yes
Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar gothamsteakhouse.com Downtown 300 3 50 Yes
Hawksworth Restaurant hawksworthrestaurant.com Downtown 110 2 63 Yes
Hy’s Encore hyssteakhouse.com Downtown 90 3 60 Yes
Keg Steakhouse + Bar Yaletown kegsteakhouse.com Yaletown 520 1 24 No
Kirin kirinrestaurants.com Downtown 180 1 24 Yes
La Terrazza laterrazza.ca Yaletown 200 2 55 Yes
L’Abattoir Restaurant labattoir.ca Gastown 200 1 40 Yes
Loft at Earls Yaletown earls.ca Yaletown 96 1 96 No
Mahony & Sons Burrard Landing mahonyandsons.com Downtown 500 1 75 Yes
Miku mikurestaurant.com Downtown 204 1 30 Yes
Minami minamirestaurant.com Yaletown 280 2 40 No
Provence Marinaside provencevancouver.com Yaletown 108 1 20 No
Rogue Kitchen & Wet Bar roguewetbar.com Gastown 375 3 80 Yes
Steamworks Brewing Company steamworks.com Gastown 350 3 120 Yes
The Teahouse Restaurant vancouverdine.com Stanley Park 120 3 100 No
Wildebeest wildebeest.ca Gastown 146 1 50 Yes
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CANADA: A GLOBAL RESOURCE
172
BILLION
BARRELS
CANADA IS No.3
IN LARGEST
PETROLEUM RESERVES
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NUMBER
ONE
SUPPLIER
OF CRUDE OIL
TO THE U.S.
40% OF U.S. IMPORTS
ARE CANADIAN
FIFTH
HIGHEST
GLOBAL
SHALE RESOURCES
NEARLY
600 TRILLION
CUBIC FEET
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The Canadian oil and gas industry is incredibly influential on the global
stage, even though it is relatively youthful. With approximately 500
companies actively participating, supporting 500,000 jobs across the
country in the industry, it’s no wonder Canada is seen as a leader.
Our country contributes over $120 billion a year to the economy, and
has welcomed on average over $53 billion a year in new investments in
each of the past 3 years, resulting in this industry leading as the largest
private sector investor in Canada. 40% of our countries production have
been invested in and led by foreign companies representing the U.S.,
Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Its impact on the Canadian economy,
directly and indirectly, contributes 10.6% to Canada’s GDP.
CANADA
IS RANKED
5TH LARGEST
GAS PRODUCER
AND
6TH LARGEST
OIL PRODUCER
IN THE WORLD
ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
• There are 18 LNG projects proposed
for development in BC
Many major international petroleum
producers and consumers are participants
in these proposed projects
• 500,000 Canadians are employed directly
or indirectly by the oil & gas industry
• 25 foreign companies invest in
the Canadian energy sector
Across the U.S., Asia, Europe
and the Middle East
• Canadian Production in 2015:
Crude oil – 3.85 million barrels/day
Natural gas – 15 bcf/d
CANADA’S
NATURAL GAS
AND
LIQUIDS PIPELINES
TOTAL
830,000
KILOMETRES
• Canada has both conventional and
unconvential oil and gas exploration,
including on shore and off-shore
• Export Numbers by volume
and revenue:
Crude oil: Volume – 1,112 mmb/yr
Annual Value - $56.8 billion
Natural gas: Volume – 3.2 tcf/yr
Annual Value - $13.1 billion
• Oil and gas industry current
comprises about 12% of the
Toronto Stock Exchange
• The industry creates $120 billion/year
in total revenue
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WPC 2020: OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES
The Opening & Closing Ceremonies as well as Canada Night will be set against one
of the most beautiful backdrops in the world. Located on the edge of the downtown
harbor with breathtaking views of the North Shore mountains, the Vancouver
Convention Centre is the perfect setting for an event to remember.
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Panoramic views of the harbour, water
and mountains, a central location in
downtown Vancouver, Canada’s
largest “living” roof and interior
finishes that incorporate local
materials and unique art pieces, the
Vancouver Convention Centre feels
more like a high-end hotel than a
meeting venue. The addition of the
LEED-certified West Building tripled
the size of the original facilities for a
combined total of 466,500 square
feet of meeting, exhibition ballroom
and plenary theatre space. The centre
is the only two-time winner of the AIPC
award for World’s Best Convention
Centre, as well as the first convention
centre in the world to receive the
highest possible LEED
rating (Platinum).
THE WPC 2020 GALA EVENT
BC Place is continually evolving its food and beverage offerings, focusing on
fresh, local products sourced by BC’s own award-winning Executive Chef,
William Tse. BC Place is an incredible venue for hosting the Gala event.
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WPC 2020: FUTURE LEADERS GALA
TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE
The TELUS World of Science offers a unique
venue unlike any other in the city. With the ability
to accommodate from 20 to 1,400 guests, you’ll
be able to host any type of event. Enjoy a fun
evening for conference attendees, or a sit-down
formal dinner, buffet or cocktail reception.
In addition to built-in fun, you can enjoy outdoor
spaces, hands-on galleries and theatres that can
seat up to 400. Our green roof and patio are
also a picture perfect location for special events.
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Imagine a gala event for WPC future leaders at this amazing waterfront
venue. Delegates can ignite their minds and discover the wonders of
science at the TELUS World of Science. Immersing themselves in
interactive displays, inspirational feature exhibitions, and jaw-dropping
live science demonstrations.
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VANCOUVER: UNIQUE VENUES
VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Let the unique architecture of the Vancouver
Public Library’s Central Branch add a touch
of grandeur to your special event.
Capacity: 400 Dining / 700 Reception
GROUSE MOUNTAIN
Rooms with a 360-degree panoramic view
of the city, sea and mountains, as well as a
theatre, outdoor patio, an alpine cabin and
a traditional log Hiwus Feasthouse.
Capacity: 1000 Dining / 1,000+ Reception
Vancouver’s unique geography lends to many
interesting meeting spaces and places, whether
it is on the ocean, the top of a mountain or in a
heritagebuilding. Here’s just a sampling of
what we offer.
UBC MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Most noted for tented or open-air events
on spectacular grounds overlooking the
ocean amidst the soaring totem poles.
Capacity: 120 Dining / 1,000+ Reception
BOAT AND YACHT CHARTERS
Explore and celebrate an event on
the Pacific Ocean while surrounded
by mountains and cityscape.
Capacity: 275 Dining / 450 Reception
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
Historic turn-of-the-century building
with marble walls, columns and steps
as backdrop to contemporary and
historic exhibits.
Capacity: 250 Dining / 500 Reception
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM MARINE
SCIENCE CENTRE
Formal dining among beluga whales to
cocktail receptions in a living art gallerystyle
setting with tropical fish, reef sharks,
and British Columbia themed exhibits.
Capacity: 350 Dining / 1,400 Reception
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23RD WPC: TECHNICAL TOUR PROGRAM
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WPC-Canada intends to offer
a comprehensive technical tour
program featuring areas of
active investment and growth
in Canada’s petroleum industry.
Tours will be offered to Canada’s
oil sands region in northern
Alberta, as well as to its vast
shale resources in northern
British Columbia and western
Alberta. These tours will feature
developments of some of
Canada’s leading petroleum
producers, and will highlight the
rapid continuous improvement
in cost structures, resource
recovery, and environmental
performance being achieved
through the deployment of
cutting edge technologies.
OIL SANDS
Tours will be offered to the Fort McMurray
region of north eastern Alberta, where over
2 million barrels per day of production is
currently being achieved. The oil sands can
be recovered by two primary methods:
mining for the 20% of the resource less than
70 metres (200 feet) below the surface; and
in situ (Latin for “in place”) for the 80% of the
resource that lies deeper than 70 metres
below the surface.
North of Fort McMurray there are several
world scale mines that produce bitumen
from the oil sands, including mines operated
by Syncrude, Suncor, Shell, Canadian
Natural Resources and Imperial Resources.
This region experiences long summer days
with temperatures often above 30 degrees
Celsius, and very short winter days/long
winter nights with temperatures often
below 30 degrees Celsius. Construction,
maintenance and operating activities are
carried out around the clock every day
of the year despite the wide range of
weather conditions. Several of these
mines process the bitumen into synthetic
crude oil on site at world scale upgraders.
Tours will highlight:
• Regulatory requirements for development
and operations
• Resource quality, mine planning and
mining efficiency and technology
innovations to reduce costs
• Tailings management and mine
reclamation requirements
• Upgrading technologies, product
quality and product market dynamics
Where the oil sands are too deep to mine,
projects employ well based technologies to
mobilize the bitumen so it can be pumped
to the surface. Many of these projects
employ a technology call Steam Assisted
Gravity Drainage (SAGD), which uses two
parallel horizontal wells spaced five metres
above/below one another with horizontal
sections stretching up to a kilometre from
the well pad. Tours will highlight:
• The continuing evolution of reservoir
management to improve the efficiency of
steam delivery and emulsion production
• Multi-well pad design to minimize
surface footprints
• Drilling advances to improve accuracy
and reduce costs
• Technology innovations, including
the introduction of solvents to reduce
steam requirements
In both tours broader topics will be
addressed such as:
• Technology innovations to reduce
energy use and cost and improve
environmental performance
• Greenhouse gas emissions have been
reduced by 26% per barrel between
1990 and 2011
• Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance
(COSIA) where participating oil sands
producers share innovations in four
environmental priority areas – tailings,
water, land and greenhouse gasses.
COSIA companies have already shared
over 560 distinct technologies and
innovations that cost over $900
million to develop.
• Local stakeholder engagement strategies,
particularly those dealing with local
aboriginal stakeholders.
• Over $8 billion of revenue has been
earned by aboriginal companies through
working relationships with the oil sands
industry over a 14 year period, and over
1,700 aboriginal employees are in
permanent jobs in the oil sands industry.
SHALE RESOURCES
Canada has vast shale resources currently
being developed in western Alberta and
northern British Columbia. These areas are
in the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains
with two of the primary plays being the
Duvernay and the Montney. A range of
companies are actively developing these
resources, from emerging independent
Canadian producers to large Canadian
based producers though super-majors
and national oil companies. Employing the
latest drilling, completion, and fracing
technologies these companies are
continuing to drive down costs, improve
environmental performance and improve
resource recovery. Much of the resource is
liquids rich natural gas, and in Canada there
is a high demand for condensate to use as
a diluent for bitumen produced in the oil
sands to achieve a viscosity to enable it to
be moved to market by pipeline, providing a
natural synergy between the two resource
development plays. Tours will highlight:
• Advances in drilling technologies,
including rig design and automation,
multi-hole well pads and reductions
in land use
• Advances in fracing technology
• Advances in surface processing
technology
• Mid-stream and pipeline infrastructure
• Product market developments
in North America
• Opportunities for Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG) development on British Columbia’s
west coast and for petrochemical
development in Alberta to take full
advantage of the abundant resources.
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BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA
GASTOWN WALKING FOOD TOUR (2.5 Hours)
Join “Gassy Jack” and tantilize your taste
buds on this two hour walking tour through
historic Gastown. Laugh and learn about the
neighborhood’s colourful history and culture
while sampling local trendy eateries
(8-10 tastings).
WONDERS OF GRANVILLE ISLAND
(3 hours)
Besides the fabulously fresh public market, this
heritage area is home to many specialty shops
and quality art studios, a quaint brewery, eclectic
theatres, the innovative Emily Carr School of
Fine Arts and the Kids Only Market (nobody is
too old for it!). Let our local artist introduce you
to some of his peers and take a chance to craft
your own souvenir!
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STANLEY PARK & SEASIDE BIKING
ADVENTURE (3 hours)
Just minutes from downtown, the Stanley Park
Seawall boasts spectacular mountain, ocean,
forest and city views. We cycle counterclockwise
along a paved path past the famous
totem poles, under the Lions Gate Bridge, along
two of the city’s most popular beaches until we
reach English Bay. We continue on the Seaside
Bicycle Route, arguably the world’s most
beautiful urban bike path past parks, marinas,
and elegant condos and town houses. There will
be a mid-way stop for a tasty snack and drink.
VANCOUVER HIGHLIGHTS (4 Hours)
Vancouver’s is proud of its share of spectacular
sceneries and vibrant neighbourhoods. Join our
experienced guide for a snapshot of the city
along fashionable Robson Street, through the
magnificent 1,000-acre Stanley Park, past
English Bay, over False Creek to Queen
Elizabeth, through the colourful Chinatown
and the historic Gastown.
COASTAL RAINFOREST NATURE WALK
(4 Hours)
Just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver,
discover the fascinating ecosystem of the
Northwest Pacific Rainforest. See, smell and hear
the genuine rainforest while your experienced
naturalist guide explains the workings of this
unique ecosystem. A gourmet snack under the
canopy is the ultimate opportunity to savour this
enlightening encounter with the untamed
Vancouver – an once-in-a-lifetime experience!
VANCOUVER’S INSPIRING GARDENS
(4.5 Hours)
No visit to Vancouver is complete without a
chance to enjoy its outside-the-path gardens.
Start with the most intriguing Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown – the
first authentic classical Chinese garden ever
built outside of China. Next is the Queen
Elizabeth Park with its sweeping vista of rolling
lawns, dramatic rockwork and city skyline.
And for the finale, stroll the Van Dusen
Garden featuring over 7, 500 different species
from 6 continents.
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FIRST NATIONS HERITAGE TOUR (5 Hours)
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 and
be transferred to the University of British
Columbia campus to visit of 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 Gallery, the largest Northwest
Coast native art gallery in North America.
BOWEN ISLAND EXCURSION (5 Hours)
Bowen Island is a small community off the coast
of BC where visitors can experience the charm
and warmth of a small town surrounded by the
Pacific Ocean and rainforest. This breath-taking
excursion provides you with an exciting
opportunity to experience the sea, forest, and
small-town hospitality all in one day!
WHALE-WATCHING SAFARI TOUR (5-7 hours)
Just 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver,
embark a high-speed vessel for a comfortable
safari guided by a trained naturalist. Enjoy
breathtaking scenery while searching for whales,
dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, eagles,
and a variety of seabirds.
INDIAN ARM WILDERNESS PADDLE
ADVENTURE & BEACH BBQ (6 hours)
This fully guided, all-inclusive program is ideal
to experience the natural beauty of the Indian
Arm, a 15km glacial fjord located 15 minutes
from downtown. Embark in a classic wooden
sea-kayak and watch seals, bald eagles and
blue herons in their natural habitat. Top the
adventure with an outdoor BBQ lunch in a
picturesque beach and return to the city,
exhilarated and renewed!
FRASER VALLEY WINERY TOUR &
LUNCHEON (6 Hours)
Escape the city and explore the nearby Fraser
Valley wine country. Stroll through local vineyards,
learn how grapes from the vineyard become an
award winning wine and enjoy a wonderful lunch
overlooking the vineyards.
FOREST, MOUNTAIN & CANYON (6 hours)
Make the journey across the magnificent Stanley
Park and the Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore.
Discover the world-famous Capilano Suspension
Bridge; experience the surrounding rainforest via
the Treetops walkways; board the Skyride for a
breathtaking ascent to the top of Grouse Mountain.
At the top, enjoy the “Theatre in the Sky”, visit the
Refuge for Endangered Wildlife or simply roam
around taking in the spectacular views
A DAY IN THE MOUNTAINS – WHISTLER
EXCURSION (10 hours)
From crisp mountain air to crystal clear lakes
and lush emerald forests, the alpine resort of
Whistler is British Columbia’s 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 a guided tour of
the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre experience
and free time to stroll through the cobble stone
village and take into the mountain surroundings.
ENCHANTING VICTORIA (12 Hours)
Take a day trip to Vancouver Island to discover
Victoria, the province’s capital city. 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 apparent
today with double-decker buses, traditional pubs
and specialty shops. The journey includes return
ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands and the
visit of the Butchart Gardens, world-famous for
spectacular year-round floral displays.
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OLD ENGLISH CHARM IN VICTORIA
(2 Days/1 Night)
From horse-drawn carriages to unforgettable
flower basket displays, Victoria is distinctive
and genteel – not to be missed! Your package
includes return coach/ferry transportation,
overnight downtown accommodation and
admission to the Butchart Gardens. While
in Victoria, take time to explore the Royal
British Columbia Museum or join a
whale-watching excursion.
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WHISTLER & VICTORIA CIRCLE
(3 Days/2 Nights)
Board our private coach for a journey onto
Vancouver Island. Visit the famous Butchart
Gardens and enjoy a city tour of Victoria before
checking in at your hotel. Detour to Cathedral
Grove for a walk though an old growth Coastal
Douglas-fir forest before taking back the ferry
back to the mainland. Spend the night and the
next morning in the heart of Whistler village.
Take in final awe-inspiring scenery as you return
to Vancouver via the Sea to Sky Highway.
OKANAGAN VALLEY – WESTERN CANADA
WINE COUNTRY (3 Days/2 Nights)
Take a chance to explore the interior of British
Colombia with a short trip to the Okanagan
Valley, internationally renowned for its orchards
and award-winning wineries. Your package
includes, 2 nights accommodation in either
Kelowna or Osoyoos (your choice) and a full day
of touring with lunch and wine tastings. Transfer
to/from Okanagan Valley are not included.
SALMON FISHING IN CAMPBELL RIVER
(3 Days/2 Nights)
Make your way to Vancouver Island and the
legendary fishing Painter’s Lodge. This full
service resort is the perfect base for
unparralleded salmon fishing and relaxation
within stunning scenery of sea, sky and
mountains. Your package includes 2 nights
accommodation, 2 half-day salmon fishing,
all fishing supplies (tackle, bait, raingear, etc.)
as welll as cleaning and packaging of your
catch. Transfer to/from Campbell River are
not included.
CANADIAN ROCKIES GATEWAY
(4 Days/3 Nights)
Travel by luxury motor coach and traverse the
varying landscapes of Western Canada from the
Pacific Coast, through pastoral landscapes of
interior British Columbia, the heart of the Rocky
Mountains to the rolling foothills of Alberta’s
ranching country.
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ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RAIL TOUR
(4 Days/3 Nights)
Enjoy the most spectacular train ride in the
World! Peer up at a mountain so mighty that its
summit is capped with clouds; journey beside
a river that is a rushing torrent of foam; spot
a deer, moose, or maybe even a bear while
marveling at scenery so magnificent it leaves
you wide-eyed with amazement… untamed
and majestic, this is Western Canada and the
world-renowned Canadian Rockies. See it up
close, see it in comfort, and see it all in daylight
with the Rocky Mountaineer.
SOUTHERN ALBERTA (4 Days/3 Nights)
Make the trek to Alberta’s south to check out the
amazing scenery of Waterton Lakes National
Park, venture through ancient riverbeds of the
mysterious Badlands and explore one of the
world’s largest Dinosaur fossil collections at the
renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller.
The remarkable culture and lifestyle of local
Aboriginals comes alive at Head-Smashed-In
Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Layer the trip with a visit to Fort Macleod for
the story of Canada’s famous Mounted Police.
CYPRESS HILLS INTERPROVINCIAL PARK,
SASKATCHEWAN
(3 Days/2 Nights)
Cypress Hills Park spans the SE corner of
Alberta and the SW corner of Saskatchewan.
You will also find the National Heritage Site of
Fort Walsh on the South side of the park. It is a
great place to relax, discover the outdoors or
have an adventure. If you have a sense of
adventure or looking to get off the beaten track
then Cypress Hills has something for you. With
zip-lining in the Saskatchewan side, or hiking
trails into the back woods of the forest, there is
as much adventure as you want there to be.
Canoe and Kayak on one of the lakes in the
park, travel by car to the viewpoints overlooking
the prairies at the highest point between the
Rockies and New Labrador or try one of the
programs to get you out into nature.
CALGARY & BANFF NATIONAL PARK
(5 Days/4 Nights)
Banff National Park is a world famous destination
that has somehow managed to maintain its
wilderness. A few steps away from the main
tourist hot spots are the natural treasures that
inspired awe in the early explorers, and which
will become your selection of adventures for the
day. There’s something for every interest and
ability level, let the mountains heal your soul!
LAKE WASKESIU, SASKATCHAWAN
(3 Days/2 Nights)
Welcome to Lake Waskesiu, Saskatchewan,
where you can experience lake living at its most
serene. Waskesiu is the social and recreational
center of beautiful Prince Albert National Park.
Offering 3875 Square kilometers of parkland.
This glacier carved landscape sits on a transition
zone where the prairieland meets the boreal
forest lending its self to a diverse landscape
unique the world over. The community and the
Park offer a wide variety of activities for the
whole family to enjoy from beaches, adventure
trails, golf, fishing or just a leisurely stroll down
the Waskesiu River boardwalk. Come meet
some new friends and neighbours and enjoy the
fully modern townsite.
ALASKA CRUISE (7 Days/7 Nights)
Sail to Alaska onboard a luxury liner through the
Inside Passage – one of the world’s most scenic
sea routes and one of the few where large ships
can sail close to the coastline. The shoreline
scenery is spectacular with snowcapped
mountains, picturesque lighthouses, killer
whales, sea lions and porpoises. This is a land
overflowing with nature’s gifts, America’s last
and greatest wilderness. Ports of call may
include Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, a day
in Glacier Bay, a day sailing to Alaska and one
back to Vancouver.
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WPC CANADA: BUILDING A LEGACY
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WPC CANADA LEGACY FUNDS COMMITMENT
The global oil and gas industry
continues to change at a pace never
seen before as new technologies
open up new potential. The challenge
of operating successfully in a world of
lower energy commodity prices, often
in high cost environments continues.
Local communities and special
interest groups are engaged with
the oil and gas industry in a more
involved and complicated manner
than in the past. And, an ever
sharpening focus on carbon
emissions adds even more to the
challenges facing the oil and gas
industry around the world.
The WPC Canada believes that local communities
are partners in the development of oil and gas
resources and local communities should share in
the economic and social benefits associated with
resource development. Accordingly, the WPC
Canada intends to build a legacy program funded
by revenues from the 2020 WPC Congress to
support the WPC Canada’s local partners focused
on 4 key pillars:
• Environmental stewardship
• Education and Training including programs
focused on Indigenous Peoples
• Leadership Development promoting the
future leaders of the oil and gas industry
• Technology and Sustainability
And, the WPC Canada will also make an enhanced
contribution to the WPC international governing
body to support legacy programs around the
world benefitting the various National Committees
and their own local communities!
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WPC CANADA: A DEMONSTRATED LEADER
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THE HISTORY OF WORLD PETROLEUM
LEGACY IN CANADA
WPC Canada hosted the World Petroleum
Congress in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in the
year 2000. At the conclusion of this
memorable event, the WPC Canada launched
the first ever WPC Legacy Program focused on
education when $250,000 (C$) was donated
to two provincial technical colleges. A further
$4.2mm (C$) was set aside in a new Millennium
Scholarship Foundation.
From 2002 to 2009 the Foundation awarded
1,600 scholarships of $3,000 each to
students across Canada pursuing studies
in Engineering, Environmental sciences,
International business, and Geology. The WPC
Millennium Scholarship Program was intended
to complement other programs operated by
the Government of Canada in support of
students studying in Canada. Hosting the
World Congress in 2000 also made it possible
to support an active and vibrant youth chapter
in Canada. As a consequence, the WPC
Canada and its own Future Leaders Committee
has been very active in promoting and
supporting many youth oriented programs
and successfully hosted the Future Leader’s
global Forum in Canada in 2015.
The legacy of the 2000 World petroleum
Congress has had a positive impact in the lives
of over 1600+ people throughout the nation.
Building on the WPC Canada’s track record of
prior Legacy success, the WPC Canada intends
to create an even more impactful Legacy for
others in Canada and around the World
through the Legacy program associated
with the 2020 WPC Congress!
THE LEGACY FOCUS FOR 2020
WPC Canada has identified 4 key strategic
pillars to focus on with the support of
Legacy funds:
Environmental Stewardship
• Legacy funds will be used to support
initiatives and research into environment
stewardship and how petroleum producers
and transporters can have the least
environmental impact on the world
around us.
Education and Training
• Legacy funds will be used to carry on and
enhance the success of the Legacy Program
from the WPC Congress in 2000. Much of
Canada’s oil and gas activities occur over,
on or near native lands. WPC Canada will
develop and support programs targeted at
providing industry related education and
training for indigenous peoples in an effort
to strengthen their partnership with the
energy industry.
Leadership Development
• Drawing new talent to the energy industry
is absolutely critical to the success of the
industry’s future. WPC Canada will devote
funds to promoting the energy industry to
youth, with a strong focus on attracting
female youth to the industry, and to the
development of the industry’s future leaders.
Technology and Sustainability
• Technology is changing rapidly within the
oil and gas industry as is the application of
technology. WPC Canada intends to support
and encourage the use of new technology
by supporting forums, technical papers, field
testing, and promoting the rapid changes
in the industry that can benefit all players.
The WPC Canada is also committed to
providing an enhanced contribution to
the WPC international governing body for
the benefit of all National Committees.
The international governing body has the
responsibility of supporting and building
the industry across the globe. WPC Canada
respects this commitment and will share legacy
funds with the international committee to
support the World Petroleum Council’s efforts
to share the benefits of a WPC Congress
with all members.
WPC CANADA – A DEMONSTRATED
LEADER IN BUILDING A LEGACY
The WPC Canada is excited at the prospect of
hosting the 2020 WPC Congress in Vancouver,
Canada where local communities will play a
prominent role in delivering the most efficient,
impactful and unforgettable Congress to date.
With your support, the WPC Canada will build
on its previous Legacy success and share that
success with more people than ever before
through innovative and thoughtful programs
that will benefit local communities in Canada
and around the world!
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WPC CANADA: SUPPORTERS
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WPC Canada is honoured to have the support of these Canadian governments,
organizations, associations and businesses, who are collaborating to support this
WPC 2020 bid proposal.
GOVERNMENT OF
BRITISH COLUMBIA
GOVERNMENT
OF ALBERTA
GOVERNMENT OF
SASKATCHEWAN
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“Canada is known worldwide for our open nature and friendly ways, our global outlook and
our savvy, progressive approach to the production and consumption of energy.”
Denis Painchaud
Chairman, World Petroleum Council Canada
“The WPC Canada committee is strong and enjoys membership from all areas of the country.
We are extremely well positioned and connected to succeed in our goal of creating a positive
impact on our shared industries future!”
Joanna Desjardins
Assurance Director for Canada, ConocoPhillips
“We believe there is nowhere better on our planet than Vancouver and Canada for our
industry to come together in this congress to talk about our future.”
Dr. Randall Gossen
Past President, World Petroleum Council

CONTACT INFORMATION
801 – 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3P7
Email: info@wpccanada.com
Phone: 1-403-218-2000