The International Garden Tourism Network and the Canadian Garden Council in collaboration with Destination Greater Victoria have joined forces to organize the International Garden Tourism Conference from November 1 to 4, 2023.
This innovating event revolves around the theme “Seizing the Moment,” recognizing the abundant possibilities for gardens and the tourism sector to collaborate to enhance the appeal of gardens as well as destinations, especially post-pandemic, thereby attracting more visitors.
Join us for an exciting 4 days of exchange and networking.
We are delighted to announce the first line-up of speakers who will join our conference this fall. This list will be updated on a regular basis as we move closer to August when we finalise the detailed programme and topics. We expect to announce a total of 20 speakers from the Gardens and Tourism industry.
This conference will be all about the destination development and promotion of your garden. The main topics and presentations titles are listed in the schedule below. More details will be added on a continuing basis towards July.
Please collect your conference badge and schedule at the conference desk at the Doubletree Hotel
Delegates are welcome to visit the famous Butchart Gardens for a tour and welcome reception & buffet. Departure from the Doubletree Hotel at 15.00
Social gathering at the Doubletree Hotel
Please collect your conference badge and schedule at the conference desk at the Victoria Convention Center
Welcome and conference warm up speeches.
Panel sessions consist of 2-3 speaker presentations followed by a discussion
In the conference hall
A key-note by Richard Benfield, acclaimed international researcher and author on Garden Tourism.
Lunch will be served at the conference center
Panel sessions consist of 2-3 speaker presentations followed by a discussion
Panel sessions consist of 2-3 speaker presentations followed by a discussion
Coffee and refreshments will be served in the lobby
Panel sessions consist of 2-3 speaker presentations followed by a discussion
Enjoy an evening with fine food, people and awards at Victoria's Union Club.
Social gathering at the Doubletree Hotel
Panel sessions consist of 2-3 speaker presentations followed by a discussion
Key Note Presentation
Served in the conference hall
Panel sessions consist of 2-3 speaker presentations followed by a discussion
During this lunch we will recognise gardens across North America for their destination development and promotion accomplishments.
Panel sessions consist of 2-3 speaker presentations followed by a discussion
Coffee and refreshments will be served in the lobby
Panel sessions consist of 2-3 speaker presentations followed by a discussion
Explore Victoria's dining scene together with old and new friends from the international gardens
Social gathering at the Doubletree Hotel
On Saturday there is ample opportunity to visit some of BC's most stunning gardens, sites and activities.
Farewell drinks at the Doubletree Hotel