EXECUTIVE MBA COUNCIL OCTOBER 2010 CONFERENCE GENERAL INFORMATION VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA IMPORTANT CONFERENCE NOTE: Registrants with unpaid registration fees at time of conference attendance must be prepared to pay either by credit card or school check. AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION: • The Hyatt Regency Vancouver is approx. 30 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport. • TAXI – Approx. $30 one way. • CAR RENTAL – Available at airport. • SKYTRAIN - $8.75 one way – Take from airport to City Center Station then either go across street and take Skytrain to Burrard Station or walk from City Center Station to Hotel which is 3 blocks. WEATHER: The average temperature during the month of October is 58 degrees Fahrenheit. GENERAL HOTEL INFORMATION: Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2R7 Tel: +1 604 683 1234 Fax: +1 604 689 3707 http://vancouver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp Information about hotel services: http://vancouver.hyatt.com/hyatt/images/hotels/yvrrv/factsheet.pdf Location Hotel is located in Downtown Vancouver close to shopping and restaurants. Parking Overnight Guest Valet = $39.90 per day Self Park = $29.40 per day Check in is 4 PM and Check out is 12:00 noon. Internet Services – Wireless service is available in the lobby and your guest room for $14.95 for 24 hours. Converters – If you need a plug converter for your electrical equipment, please bring your own as the hotel has a very limited number of converters. MUST-SEE ATTRA 10 VANCOUVER MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS Any of these must-sees will kick-start your Vancouver sightseeing, and you are sure to stumble upon plenty of other Vancouver treasures along the way. For more information: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/things_to_do/10_vancouver_must_see_attractions Stanley Park You won't be able to resist the beauty of this 400-hectare (1,000-acre) park covered in vibrant green grass and majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees. Attractions such as the Vancouver Aquarium, seawall path, totem poles, hiking trails, horse-drawn tours and outdoor swimming pool offer nearly endless diversions. Robson Street World-renowned shopping is most certainly the main attraction on this downtown thoroughfare. But you can also people watch from cafe patios (keep an eye out for celebrities), dine on delicious fare at trendy restaurants, get pampered at a spa or simply stroll along with the crowds. Granville Island A charming public market overflowing with fresh produce, breads, seafood and a bounty of other goods is reason enough to visit Granville Island. Be sure to also stroll the narrow lanes of the island to check out its unique shops and photo-worthy views of downtown across False Creek. Vancouver Lookout Located in the downtown Harbour Centre, the Vancouver Lookout, at a height of 130 metres (430 feet), is the perfect place to survey the city and plan - or reflect upon - your day. Grouse Mountain Adventure awaits just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Ride the Skyride for dramatic views, hike the Grouse Grind (a challenging 2.9-kilometre/1.8-mile trail up the face of the mountain), see grizzly bears at the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, ski, ride a zipline or even paraglide. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden A sanctuary in the heart of the city, these incredibly manicured gardens were the first authentic classical Chinese gardens ever built outside of China. Walk along the peaceful paths and admire the harmonious elements designed in rock, water, plants and architecture. Vancouver Art Gallery This highly acclaimed collection of national and international contemporary art is worth spending at least an afternoon exploring. Don't miss the collection of work by the well-known British Columbian artist Emily Carr. Stop in at the Satellite Visitor Centre on the southwest side of the gallery for great information and tips. Capilano Suspension Bridge Make your way across the swaying suspension bridge, which stretches 137 metres (450 feet) across a canyon and the Capilano River 70 metres (230 feet) below. Then explore the beautifully lush fir- and fern-carpeted forests via a series of elevated suspension bridges in the Treetops Adventure. Sea to Sky Highway The drive from Vancouver north on Highway 99 takes you past glimmering turquoise inlets, old-growth rainforests and craggy cliffs. You can stop to explore waterfalls, hiking trails, the West Coast Railway Heritage Park and BC Museum of Mining. The year-round resort at Whistler, the designated Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Winter Games, and the dramatic Coastal Mountain Range mean your destination will be as exciting as the journey. You can also travel the route by train on the Whistler Mountaineer. Neighbourhoods Dim sum in Chinatown. Trendy shops on cobblestone lanes in Gastown. Art galleries galore in South Granville. These favourite discoveries and other hidden gems await in Vancouver's neighbourhoods .