Homecoming Valcourt 2017

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HOMECOMING VALCOURT 2017

JUNE 2-3-4, 2017 WELCOME TO VALCOURT! #SPYDER10 BRP's commitment to Can-Am Spyder innovation I’m pleased to welcome you to Valcourt, started with its earliest the hometown of BRP and Can-Am Spyder. prototypes through the As you are about to discover, BRP has developed a strong centre of expertise in the heart of Québec’s Eastern delivery of the very first Townships. This is where we create market-shaping products vehicle and continues today. that provide an exceptional experience to our customers, as we did with the Spyder 10 years ago.

Back in 2007, for the third time in its history, BRP created a new industry. First came the snowmobiles then the personal watercraft. And then our team started an industry of mass-produced three-wheeled motorcycles. Today, the FULL-SIZE CAN-AM SPYDER GS three-wheel Spyder is more than just a trend, with fans CLAY MODEL increasing in number every day, more passionate than ever.

I’m proud to celebrate with you the 10th anniversary of Can-Am Spyder. For a decade people have discovered the Y-Factor: the wind-in-your-face freedom, the exhilaration of the open road and the peace-of-mind they desire. The Spyder represent a gateway to freedom, adventures and friendships. JOSE BOISJOLI PRESENTS This is an historic event. It marks the largest single gathering SPYDER #001 TO JAY LENO of Spyder vehicles ever. All told, there are nearly 3,000 owners in Valcourt from across the globe. Together with our team members, this group represents some of the most avid Spyder fans in the world.

At its core, this event is a celebration of you, the Spyder owner. Without you, none of this would be possible. It’s been 150 HP CAN-AM SPYDER F3 an amazing adventure these past ten years, so let’s celebrate TURBO CONCEPT UNVEILED IN 2016 the freedom of the open road and the sense of community that comes with owning a Can-Am Spyder.

Here’s to continuing this incredible ride, to meeting new friends and discovering new places! EVOLUTION OF CAN-AM SPYDER GS PROTOTYPES

José Boisjoli, President and CEO, BRP TABLE OF CONTENTS AGENDA

VALCOURT ACTIVITIES 5 - Centre Design & Innovation Laurent Beaudoin Agenda - Product Development Centre FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - BRP Factory (Can-Am Spyder interactive tour & Ski-Doo assembly line) - Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier 6 SATURDAY JUNE 3, 2017 History of BRP and Can-Am Spyder - Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Centre 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - J. Armand Bombardier Manor - Guided Rides (5) in the Eastern Townships 7 - BRP Care Technical Zone SUNDAY JUNE 4, 2017 - BRP Showroom 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Evolution of the Can-Am Spyder - BRP Parts, Accessories & Clothing Sale through the years - Performance NC Dealer Open House

8 Can-Am Spyder Today - Highlights FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration and Valcourt Activities Open 9 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. BRP Headquaters Bar-B-Q Dinner (Main Tent in Valcourt) - Valcourt Main Facilities 7:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Opening Ceremonies (Main Tent in Valcourt) 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Campfires & Entertainment Centre Design Product & Innovation Laurent 10 Development Centre Beaudoin Valcourt Map and Activities J. Armand Bombardier SATURDAY JUNE 3, 2017 Manor

Rue de l’Église Ave J.-A.- Bombardier AveJ.-A.- Rue Desranleau Boul. des Érables 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 12 Registration and Valcourt Activities Open

Suggested rides around 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Rue des Cyprès des Rue

Rue St-Joseph Rue the Eastern Townships Celebration Night at Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville WELCOME TO Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand 550, rue Saint Amant Drummondville QC J2C 6Z3 (Exit 179) VALCOURT Bombardier

Rue Champêtre Attractions 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 pm. Yvonne L. Valcourt Bombardier "Lakes Route" Shuttle Cultural Centre guided ride Arrival on site Celebration Dinner Show 14 Departure Point Av. du Parc Valcourt City Hall Shuttle Stop Event & Security Information BRP Care Technical Showroom Registration Zone Main Parking Tent SUNDAY JUNE 4, 2017 BRP Factory PAC Event Sale Information 15 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tourism Registration and Valcourt Activities Open Information List of local dealers Main Parking Command Post Rue de la Montagne

Performance NC Washrooms Dealer Open House

Evolution of the 2008 J. Armand Bombardier Armand J. Can-Am Spyder

Archives, Musée de l’ingéniosité through the years 2010

Can-Am Spyder GS

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BRP 2013 AND CAN-AM SPYDER Can-Am Spyder RT

BRP Can-Am Spyder The company was incorporated by BRP has a rich history of creating market- Joseph-Armand Bombardier in Valcourt, shaping products. Among the highlights 2014 Québec, in 1942. Bombardier used his are the invention of the snowmobile Can-Am Spyder ST passion for innovation and ability to solve (1959) and the introduction of the mechanical problems to seek a solution personal watercraft (1968). to snowbound winters in Québec. The company applied that same He patented and produced the first philosophy when deciding to create an on- B7 snow-mobile – a multi-passenger, 2015 road vehicle. It started in 1996 when three enclosed vehicle – in the late 1930s. questions were asked to the BRP design 2nd Generation Can-Am Spyder RT Bombardier forged ahead and team: What’s the next big thing for BRP? subsequently launched the Ski-Doo How can we leverage our powersports snowmobile, creating a new sport in expertise? How can we create an the process. His innovative spirit lives alternative vehicle to motorcycles? 2016 on at BRP across all products, including And with that, the Can-Am Spyder was Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo Introduction of the F3 born. It has redefined riding ever since. watercraft, Evinrude outboard engines, Our initial mantra was, “We believe in Rotax propulsion systems, Can-Am a world where everyone can enjoy the off-road vehicles and of course, the exciting adventure of riding on the open Can-Am Spyder. road.” It still rings true today. 2017 Today, BRP products are distributed There are more than 100,000 Can-Am in over 100 countries by more than Can-Am Spyder F3-T Spyder owners around the world, and 4,200 dealers and distributors. BRP each one is part of something very special employs approximately 8,700 people – the global Can-Am Spyder owners’ worldwide, all with a shared vision to community. Regardless of where you move people with passion and innovation. ride, every owner is part of that incredible

group, which continues to grow every day. Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited

6 7 CAN-AM SPYDER TODAY HIGHLIGHTS

BRP HEADQUARTERS BRP’s presence in Valcourt, has expanded greatly since 112 Joseph-Armand Bombardier invented the snowmobile here in 1959. Countries with Here are some of the highlights. Can-Am Spyder owners BRP Factory from concept to reality at BRP’s Design CAN-AM SPYDER VEHICLES The BRP plant in Valcourt, has come & Innovation Centre in Valcourt. a long way over the years. It started BUILT SINCE 2007 This state-of-the-art facility is where in a garage, moved in 1940 to the BRP’s award-winning design team lays building that still stands today as BRP’s out the steps of the product development headquarters. Expansion continued process, from ideation to modeling, through the second half of the century as to prototyping and the assembly line. Bombardier introduced more products, 150,000+ 14% 5,020 including Sea-Doo personal watercraft in Museum of Ingenuity Active Spyder Spyder owners Average miles 1968 and Can-Am motorcycles in 1973. J. Armand Bombardier riders around are completely ridden per year The latest plant is an advanced facility The Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand the world new to riding per vehicle that produces the Can-Am Spyder in Bombardier, located in Valcourt in addition to Ski-Doo snowmobiles. the Eastern Townships, offers you an experience that is truly unique in Québec. Product Development Centre Creativity, ingenuity, invention and BRP opened its newly-renovated R&D innovation are accessible to all! Come hub in 2016 after a $35 million investment and discover the inspiring example to modernize the facility so it could of Joseph-Armand Bombardier and pursue its mission of developing exciting, his successors. Technology, design, safe, high-performance products. This entrepreneurship: dive into the world of 78% is where more than 600 engineers, innovation, the Bombardier and BRP way. MALE technicians and professionals work on tomorrow’s Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo and Can- Am products.

Centre Design & Innovation Laurent Beaudoin BRP’s design philosophy is to create highly-innovative, functional and exciting 22% products that exceed people’s recreational FEMALE needs. The Can-Am Spyder is just one

OWNERS example of that philosophy coming to life Archives, Musée de l’ingéniosité Bombardier Armand J. 8 9 Centre Design Product & Innovation Development Laurent Centre Beaudoin

J. Armand Bombardier Manor

Rue de l’Église Ave J.-A.- Bombardier AveJ.-A.-

Rue Desranleau Boul. des Érables

Rue des Cyprès des Rue Rue St-Joseph Rue WELCOME TO Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand VALCOURT Bombardier

Rue Champêtre Attractions

Yvonne L. Valcourt Bombardier "Lakes Route" Shuttle Cultural Centre guided ride Departure Point Av. du Parc Valcourt City Hall Shuttle Stop BRP Care Technical Showroom Registration Zone Main Parking Tent BRP Factory PAC Event Sale Information

Tourism Information

Main Parking Command Post Rue de la Montagne

Performance NC Washrooms Dealer Open House 10 11 Ch. de la Grande Ligne VALCOURT VALCOURT

Ch. de l’Aéroport 222 Lakes Route

GUIDED RIDE AGENDA: 243

Friday, June 2 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lac Brompton GUIDED RIDES Saturday, June 3 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, June 4 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Valcourt Golf Club 249 1000, rue Champêtre Every hour, a ride will hit AROUND Valcourt QC J0E 2L0 the road for 1.5 hours. Ch. du Lac 220 SHERBROOKE THE EASTERN No reservation is required. To join the ride, meet us at the departure locations. * Ch. de St-Élie TOWNSHIPS MAGOG ORFORD *Subject to change. Photo : Mathieu Dupuis On the road to Valcourt, there are rolling hills as far as the eye can see and wide open spaces that will make you feel footloose and fancy-free. Discover the Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier. Everything to appeal to inquiring minds! VICTORIAVILLE DRUMMONDVILLE

SOREL-TRACY 220 ORFORD 132 Vallée du Saint-Laurent Route 255 SHERBROOKE Parc National du 20 Mont Orford Route 220 ORFORD 122 Centrexpo Cogeco Boulevard Lemire

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10 10 Drummondville is a dynamic city located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River Autoroute des Cantons-de-l’Est MAGOG between Quebec City and Montréal. Drummondville was founded in 1815 and celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2015. Due to its location, Drummondville has long been an important The setting features Orford, Giroux, and Alfred-Desrochers mountains and lakes Stukely, gathering place. Bowker, Brompton, Fraser, and À la Truite to the north.

241 WATERLOO DRUMMONDVILLE 10 BROMONT 143 SHERBROOKE

249 243 112 10 Autoroute des Cantons-de-l’Est The Loyalists Route r Asbestos Route e i d r 249 EASTMAN a b m o B 10 . .A J te 241 u ro 216 o t u

BROMONT A Chemin Brome Chemin 215 Bromont, 55 Exhibition Centre Sherbrooke 243 Lac Brome montagne d’expérience 1600, boul. du Plateau-Saint-Joseph 245 216 150, rue Champlain 10 KNOWLTON Sherbrooke QC J1L 0C8 104 Bromont QC J2L 1A2 104 MAGOG 243 216 215

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COWANSVILLE SHERBROOKE

Bromont was created from the merger of the former village of West Shefford with Adamsville Sherbrooke is a treasure trove of cultural and heritage attractions you really need to discover. and surrounding areas. At the base of the largest lit skiable area in North America, tourists With its hills and valleys, the views are always spectacular and highlight the beauty of the city. are enchanted with the old village sector featuring gift shops, bistros, the Confiserie Bromont This proximity with nature, which the city’s residents hold dear, allows locals and tourists alike to café (identified as a Café de Village), guided tours, art galleries, and antique shops. take full advantage of sport and outdoor activities, and also to discover the richness of the region.

12 13 For event information, visit the information station located at the registration zone or spyderhomecoming.com

SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS LIST OF LOCAL DEALERS

- Safety and Security are everybody’s business.

- A valid photo-ID is required at registration.

- Please provide us with emergency contact information at registration. Performance NC Valcourt 9060, rue de la Montagne, Valcourt QC J0E 2L0 - BRP event badge and bracelets must be worn at all times. 450-532-2262 - You are solely responsible for all your personal effects and belongings.

- Contact mandated authorities or security personnel in case of emergency and other inquiries. Performance NC St-Germain de Grantham - Always respect speed limits. 176, boul. Industriel, St-Germain de Grantham QC J0C 1K0 - Illicit drug use is prohibited. Never drink & drive. 819-395-2464

- Smoking is only permitted in reserved areas.

- Dispose of all garbage appropriately. Performance NC Granby - Use only designated washrooms for the event. 125, Pierre-Paradis, St-Alphonse de Granby QC J0E 2A0 ADDRESS 450-360-3888 565, rue de la Montagne, Valcourt QC J0E 2L0

Performance NC Sherbrooke 5020, boul. Industriel, Sherbrooke QC J1R 0P4 EMERGENCY NUMBER I 450-532-5011 819-821-3595

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