Conference Package: $ 1,150- CAD* (approx. $850- USD / € 800,- EUR)

  • November 1: Welcome tour, reception and buffet at Butchart Gardens (bus departure from Double Tree Victoria at 15.00)
  • November 2: Full day Conference at Victoria Conference Center incl. Canadian Garden Awards luncheon as well as morning and afternoon coffee breaks
  • November 2: International Awards Gala Dinner in the Union Club
  • November 3: Full day Conference at Victoria Conference Center, incl. North American Award luncheon as well as morning and afternoon coffee breaks
  • November 4: Site-visits and tours (optional)

Early Bird Member discount If you are a member of the Canadian Garden Council, American Public Gardens Association, Australian Garden Council, AIPH, Asociación Mexicana de Jardines Botánicos or the North American Japanese Garden Association, a $ 200,- CAD early bird registration discount will apply if you register before 1 September 2023.


Registration

Please click here to download the registration form (Word file) and return it to registration@gardentourism.org


Conference hotelDouble Tree by Hilton

Delegates are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. We have secured a favourable room block rate of $ 239,-CAD per night (excl. taxes) at the Double Tree by Hilton in Victoria. These rates will be honoured on hotel availability, from October 29 to November 7 2023. Please note that our room block will be released on October 16, so be sure to book your room requirements prior to this date!

Click here to make your hotel reservation!


Travel Discount 

Delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements. We have secured discount fares for conference attendees (and accompanying partners) who travel to and from Victoria using Air Canada and Harbour Air Seaplanes:


Discount code: VictoriaVIP2023

harbourair.com

Has very frequent connections by seaplane that takes you in just 30 minutes from Vancouver Airport to downtown Victoria, within walking distance of the Conference Center and Hotel. You can use the 10% discount code as part of Victoria’s VIP Delegate Program:


Discount code: JT7BCQ81

aircanada.com

Applicable rules (Air Canada):The booking is to be made to the following city: Victoria, YYJ (BC)The travel period begins Wednesday October 25 and ends Saturday November 11, October 13, 2022 and ends Sunday, October 30, 2022 For North America 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel 10% on standard fares & higher. However, all bookings made using the promotional dode will count toward the minimum of 10 passenger requirements for Meetings and Convention events.


Victoria VIP Delegate Program

As a Victoria conference attendee, you will be offered deals and discounts at local restaurants, shops, attractions, tours, transportation and more. Additional information to Victoria’s VIP Delegate Program can be found here