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Contents
- Welcome & About Us
- Canadian & Vancouver Rose Societies
- World Federation of Rose Societies
- American Rose Society
- Committees
- Venue / Hotel
- Westin Bayshore
Accommodation- Getting There
- Maps
Social Events
Convention Program
The Convention’s program is full of social events – daily tours, a trip to Butchart Gardens, pre and post tours, the World Rose Festival, and of course, the social events taking place as part of the program:
- Evening Meet & Greet
- Opening Ceremonies & Welcome Reception
- Dinner Reception at the Museum of Anthropology
- Sunset Dinner Cruise
- Farewell Dinner and Live & Silent Auctions
- Vancouver Rose Society Store
The social events can be enjoyed by both convention attendees as well as their partners, friends, World Rose Festival visitors, and local rosarians who are unable to attend the Convention.
If you are not attending the Rose Convention but would like to participate in its social events, register now to avoid disappointment.
Click here to download a PDF version of the Tour and Social Event Program.
Please read the tour and social event booking terms and conditions.
Evening Meet and Greet
Thursday, June 18, 18:00 to 20:00
Westin Bayshore Vancouver
On registration day, a casual Meet & Greet evening reception will be held at the Westin Bayshore Hotel to commence the World Rose Convention 2009. Take this opportunity to network with your fellow Rose enthusiasts and relax into the Vancouver spirit!
Enjoy a cash bar and nibblies.
The Evening Meet and Greet as well as the Welcome Reception are included in the three and seven day passes, and are not open to non registrants.
Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Reception
Friday, June 19, 17:30 to 18:30 Opening Ceremonies and 18:30 to 20:00 Welcome Reception
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, Ballroom C, West Level One, Vancouver
Be sure not to miss the Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Reception, a cheerful start to the World Rose Convention 2009. Meet fellow Rosarians from around the world, reacquaint yourself with old friends from past conventions and meet new ones. The President of the World Federation of Rose Societies, Gérald Meylan, and other dignitaries will welcome you to Vancouver and provide an introduction to the impelling program in store for the week. Enjoy a cash bar and dinner reception.
Admission to the Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Reception is included in the Convention registration fee. All are welcome.
Non convention guests - Register now Additional tickets and/or tickets for non convention registrants are $125 per person including 5% GST.
Optional Social Events
Dinner Reception at the Museum of Anthropology
Saturday, June 20, 18:45 to 22:00
Museum of Anthropology
To conclude and in celebration of the Convention’s “Canada Day”, where all the lecture presenters are Canadians speaking on Canadian topics, enjoy a Vancouver cultural experience at the Museum of Anthropology.
Canada's largest teaching museum is located in a spectacular building overlooking the mountains and ocean on the grounds of the University of British Columbia. Its’ soaring glass walls and magnificent setting are uniquely suited to its extraordinary collection of massive Northwest Coast totem poles, carved boxes, bowls and feast dishes, as well as a diverse collection of 35,000 artifacts from around the world. The Museum grounds feature two outdoor Haida Houses and ten full-scale totem poles, two carved house-posts, and two contemporary Welcome Figures. This magical setting will be the backdrop for our dinner reception, which includes access to the exhibits for the evening.
On your way to the Museum, First Nation guides in traditional costume will give an overview of their history and describe the cultural practices that are still in use today. Upon our arrival at the museum, for those who wish, you can take a short walk to the University of British Columbia’s Rose Garden, part of 400 acres of campus gardens. The original rose garden was established in 1949 and renovated in 1997 as a display garden, and contains mostly hybrid tea and floribunda roses.
Following a typical west coast dinner, the guides will give a short performance of drumming, singing and dancing.
Duration of Tour: Three hours
Pickup and Drop-off Point: Westin Bayshore Vancouver
Price per person: Cdn$ 155
Price includes:
- Coach transportation to and from the Museum
- Venue and other rentals
- Buffet dinner reception
- First Nation guides and performance
- Admission to the museum
- Gratuities and 5% Goods and Services Tax
Price does not include:
- Beverages other than coffee and tea
Convention attendees - Register now
Non convention guests - Register now
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sunday, June 21, 19:00 - 22:00
Climb aboard our charter yacht for a unique Vancouver dining experience, the Sunset Dinner Cruise! You will have unparalleled views of the city skyline, the surrounding Coastal Mountain range and many of the area's most famous landmarks as we cruise around Stanley Park, past the beaches of English Bay and the cruise ship terminal at Canada Place. You will have the best spot in Vancouver to watch the sun slowly disappear into the Pacific Ocean.
Take in the sights and sounds of the city as you enjoy a delicious West Coast-themed dinner. Treat yourself to one of Vancouver's favourite dining experiences; it is like dining in all of Vancouver's finest waterfront restaurants in one evening!
Duration of Tour: Three hours
Departure and Drop-off Point: Harbour Cruises Marina (foot of Denman Street, next to the Westin Bayshore)
Price per person: Cdn$ 94
Price includes:
- Exclusive Cruise
- Professionally catered West Coast-themed buffet dinner
- Professional hostesses
- Gratuities and 5% Goods and Services Tax
Price does not include:
- Beverages other than coffee and tea
Convention attendees - Register now
Non convention guests - Register now
Farewell Dinner
Wednesday, June 24
Reception: 19:00 to 20:00
Dinner & Actions: 20:00 to 23:30
Grand Ballroom, Westin Bayshore Hotel
Have you ever wanted to have a rose named after you or a loved one? Join Rosarians from around the world and Vancouver to find out if you are the lucky recipient of this opportunity at the live auction during the Farewell Dinner! Brad Jalbert of Select Roses donated a beautiful mini flora rose in a lovely warm peach color, that is yet un-named, for this purpose. If yours is the highest bid, this could be your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name a rose as you please. The Silent Auction will have gardening, theatre, musical, wine, jewelry and rose-related items for you to view and bid on starting on Saturday, June 20, and leading right up to the Farewell Dinner on Wednesday, June 24.
Come and participate in some friendly bidding that ultimately will lead to bragging rights and enjoy a memorable evening complete with traditional West Coast fare, local wines and the World Federation of Rose Societies awards presentations. Enjoy the Reception Trio by Starlight Reverie featuring Marjorie Cullerne, on violin, Peter Leclerc on guitar, and Allannah Dow on cello.
>View the listing of Auction Items.
Price per person: Cdn$ 125
Price includes:
- Westcoast dinner
- Entertainment
- Glass of wine
- Gratuities and 5% Goods and Services Tax
Price does not include:
- Beverages other than coffee and tea
Convention attendees - Register now
Non convention guests - Register now
Vancouver Rose Society Store
Visit the Vancouver Rose Society Gift Store at the Convention and shop from an amazing assortment of rose gifts by Canadian artists. Choose from Convention souvenir tea towels by renowned local botanical artist Lyn Noble, ceramic coasters and keepsake boxes, cocktail picks, handmade cards and bookmarks, champagne & rose petal jelly, rose petal scone mix, one-of-
a-kind ceramic décor pieces by Toronto artist Eva Gordon, French soap, selected books, tapestries, and more.
Location: Westin Bayshore, Coquitlam Room (2nd floor)
Times:
- Thursday, June 18 > 12:00 - 16:00
- Friday, June 19 > 12:00 - 16:00
- Saturday, June 20 > 08:00 -13:00 and
16:00 - 19:00 - Sunday, June 21 > 08:00 -13:00 and
16:00 - 19:00 - Monday, June 22 > 12:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday, June 23 > 08:00 -13:00 and
16:00 - 19:00 - Wednesday, June 24 > 08:00 -13:00
and 16:00 - 19:00
Visit the Vancouver Rose Society Gift Store at the World Rose Festival, and shop from a choice selection of roses in addition to a wide variety of fine gifts.
Did you know…? |
Imagine - A rose with your name on it.
Enter a draw to name a rose by registering and paying for the Rose Convention and booking your accommodation at the Westin Bayshore Hotel by October 15, 2008. The "Name a Rose" contest is sponsored by breeder Brad Jalbert of Select Roses.
UpLast updated: December 17, 2009
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