August 18-20, 2009 – Region 3 CTCI Convention, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
The Totem Classic Thunderbird Club of BC, CTCI Chapter #80 will be your hosts at the
River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC, Canada. This upscale facility is located
thirty minutes by car from the US border and ten minutes from the Vancouver
International Airport. [riverrock.com]
The Club is currently busy planning a number of exciting summer activities for guests,
including guided tours of unique local car collections, shopping excursions and visits to
some world-class tourist attractions in scenic Vancouver, once again voted the world’s
“Most Livable City”. What’s to do here? How about star-spotting on Robson Street (aka
“Hollywood North”), a stroll around the world-famous Stanley Park seawall, try a microbrew
on Granville Island or shop along the cobblestone streets in historic Gastown.
There’s something for everyone in this picturesque city the locals call “Nature’s
Playground”.
In fact, with our events planned for mid-week, why not spend a few extra days and …
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catch a cruise ship to Alaska? Contact us for information on how to join the groupadding a 7-day cruise to your vacation immediately following the convention.
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or drive the scenic Sea to Sky Highway (2½ hours) and spend time in WhistlerVillage, home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. We’ll be happy to help you
find the best accommodation in the Village! [tourismwhistler.com]
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or maybe catch a scenic ferry ride to Vancouver Island! After a leisurely cruisedown island, catch another ferry ride directly back into Washington State. We
have local members that can help you with your reservation plans.
However you choose to spend your time in ‘Beautiful BC’ we know you’re going to love
it.
For convention information, contact event chairperson Barry Miller at (604) 541-1956 or
email:
millers@shaw.ca. Event registration forms will be available after January 1st.‘Early Bird’ room rates (for rooms booked by Feb 28
th) are $139/ double and $239/2bdrm suite. Reservation rates at the River Rock increase March 1
st so reserve now!Phone 1-866-748-3718 and ask for the ‘Thunderbird Club Function’.
Visit this site often for additional announcements.
