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Golf Tournament | Companion Activity | Organized Tours
Optional Tours | Running Club | Yoga Club
NOTICE - 16/12/2007
GOLF TOURNAMENT IS SOLD OUT!
Please contact Lynn Perrault at lynnp@cca-acc.com or 613-236-9455
if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
Sunday, March 2nd - 07:30 - 15:00 (*optional activity at a surcharge, space is limited to 144 golfers)
The latest in Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed golf courses, Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club is located 20 minutes from beautiful downtown Victoria and offers all the high-end amenities you would expect from a world class resort. Bear Mountain has impeccably manicured fairways and greens perched atop spectacular plateaus, providing some breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean and The Garden City. Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club is a compelling and challenging course for golfers of all skill levels and an unforgettable experience not to be missed.
Beyond their spectacular surroundings, Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club offers a variety of services and amenities sure to please even the most discriminating golfer such as having your clubs cleaned by clubhouse staff and the heated towel service. These are just a few ways that Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club raises the standards in tournaments and event hosting.
Fees: $105 + GST per person
Rentals: $60 + GST per set (*No shoe rentals available)
Includes:
Green fees, shared power cart equipped with the latest in GPS technology (will even display a leader board with real time scoring for our group) tournament prizes, bag transfers, continental boxed breakfast in your cart, lunch buffet, bottled water, gifts, and towel service.
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Monday, March 3rd - 11:00 - 17:00
HISTORIC CASTLES TOUR
All registered companions are invited to enjoy two of Victoria's grand & historic original residences, Hatley and Craigdarroch Castles. The first stop is Hatley Castle, the newer of the two castles, with its surrounding gardens & seaside views. Constructed in 1912 by James Dunsmuir, Hatley Castle is a stunning example of the early grand residences built in the Victoria area. Set amongst huge evergreens on generous grounds that slope down to the ocean, the castle boasts a stunning view of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. The castle's gardens are extensive and lovely and traversed by many a flower-munching deer!
Following a lunch at Bear Mountain Resort, it's on to Craigdarroch Castle, located in the historic Rockland area, an upscale residential area where the wealthy settlers lived. Built in the 1890's by another of the Dunsmuir family, wealthy coal baron Robert Dunsmuir, this castle comprises over 20,000 square feet of lovingly restored rooms, furnished lavishly in the 1890s-1900s period. It is a step back in time to the lives of the colonial rich and famous!
While this activity is included in the spousal/companion's registration package, you must still register and confirm your participation in this organized activity (see registration form).
Subject to availability, additional delegates may participate in this activity at a cost of $80 + GST per person. Please contact Lynn Perrault (lynnp@cca-acc.com) at CCA to register.
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Wednesday, March 5th - 13:00 - 16:00
ORGANIZED TOUR OPTION 1
Visit to Butchart Gardens with Tasting at a Local Winery
 This excursion begins with a scenic drive through the city of Victoria. The Inner Harbour, Chinatown, Olde Town and lovely oceanfront Marine Drive are just a taste of what you will see! Then, it's on to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. These incredible gardens offer 55 acres of year-round beauty. They began in 1904 with the desire of the Butchart family to beautify the site of a worked-out quarry on their 130-acre estate. Their endeavor has become a family commitment to horticulture and hospitality spanning over 103 years and continues to delight visitors from around the world.
 Having strolled the Gardens and peeked into the Gift Shop, it's time to leave Butchart Gardens, arriving only moments later at the Church & State Winery. Under the direction of master winemaker, Bill Dyer, Church & State's goal is to be ranked one of the top five wineries in British Columbia as they strive to produce only premium and super premium wines using traditional winemaking methods and techniques. The Winery is set on a 25-acre estate with views of the Valley and the Ocean beyond. Industrial meets sophistication in the exquisitely designed building utilizing the perfect combination of natural fibres and timbers, metals and concrete, with large windows and doorways that will lead you to a wrap-around deck overlooking the vineyard. Participants will be invited to enjoy a special wine tasting before making their way back to the hotel.
Fees: $75 (tax incl.) per person
*This tour will be ending with a wonderful afternoon tea in the elegant tea room at the Fairmont Empress.
ORGANIZED TOUR OPTION 2
Historical Tour of Victoria and China Town
 Participants will gain an appreciation for this old Hudson's Bay Fort town while exploring the best of Victoria! And, you will hear the facts and spirited tales from one of Victoria's most celebrated authors and storytellers, Danda Humphrey. Participants will begin by strolling around the picturesque Inner Harbour area, and up bustling Government Street where they will discover and sample hidden treasures in traditional Victorian stores and other unique shops. Next, it's a stroll through Bastion Square (full of pioneer and prospector intrigue!) before winding through the alleyways of Historic Old Town. Victoria's own "Forbidden City", North America's oldest Chinatown, is also a featured location on this tour.
Fees: $45 (tax incl.) per person
*This tour will be ending with a wonderful afternoon tea in the elegant tea room at the Fairmont Empress.
ORGANIZED TOUR OPTION 3
CCA Information Session and Walking Tour of the Dockside Green Project Site
 Victoria's new 15 acre Dockside Green neighbourhood is a truly unique construction project that is winning international reviews for its cutting edge approaches to sustainability. As one of the first in Canada to be considered for LEED Platinum status, its environmental innovations, technologies, and processes are being examined by builders and designers internationally for inspiration and replication.
Participants will receive an in-house briefing and presentation on the innovations contained in this project and why the Dockside Green model is being held as an international standard in green building. Shuttles will then transport participants to the site, where contractors and consultants who have worked on the project will conduct small group walking tours of the site, explaining its innovative and leading edge elements. Pre-registration is required for this unique opportunity.
Fees: FREE ACTIVITY
*This tour will be ending with a wonderful afternoon tea in the elegant tea room at the Fairmont Empress.
ORGANIZED TOUR OPTION 4
FREE AFTERNOON
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The Victoria Visitor Centre is located just a few steps away from the Fairmont Empress hotel and carries information on tours, attractions, and museums. Please visit www.tourismvictoria.com for more information on optional tours and activities. However the following outfits are offering discounts to conference delegates:
Gray Line Sightseeing Tours
Gray Line-Victoria is located in The Empress hotel and sightseeing tours can be booked on a daily basis. To receive a 10% discount, please present your delegate badge when booking your tour. For more information, visit www.victoriatours.com or dial 250-744-3566.
Seafun Safaris
Seafun Safaris, Western Canada's premiere marine adventure, offers marine eco-tours and whale watching tours daily. Seafun Safaris will offer CCA delegates a 15% discount off their regular rates. They are also located in The Empress. You can visit them at www.seafun.com or reach them via telephone at 1-877-360-1233.
Willow Stream Spa
Located inside the Fairmont Empress Hotel, the Willow Stream Spa is pleased to offer a 15% discount on massages, body treatments, and facials during your stay to conference delegates. It is recommended that you call ahead to book your treatments as soon as possible and mention that you are with the Canadian Construction Association. You will need to present the discount letter included in your delegate's package to receive the discount. For more information, please visit www.fairmont.com or dial 250-995-4650.
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Enjoy a run along the Victoria harbor every morning at 6:15 AM from Monday through Thursday. One of our team leaders will gladly encourage you to run with them to remain active and healthy during the conference. All club members will receive a complimentary T-shirt if registered before February 4th, 2008.
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Replenish your body's energy reserves, strengthen your nervous system and restore physical and mental balance. Learn a yogic approach to the body and mind with an introduction to the foundation asanas (postures). These classes are for everyone with no previous experience of yoga needed. Each registered participant will receive a complimentary yoga mat.
Sessions will be offered Monday through Thursday at 6:30 AM and will run for 45 to 60 minutes.
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