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2011 TAC conference & Exhibition
September 11-14 ~ Edmonton, Alberta
Transportation Successes: Let's Build on Them
companion program
In addition to Edmonton City Tours, the Welcome Reception, the Monday evening Prairie Stars event and the Closing Banquet, companions can expect to experience a diverse range of visits and activities.
Note: Some program details may be subject to change, pending completion of final arrangements with tour operators and venues.
Monday, September 12 - 08:00 - 16:00
Fort Edmonton Park – “BLAST FROM THE PAST”
Canada’s largest living history museum, Fort Edmonton Park will be open exclusively for TAC conference companions. Start your day with a delicious continental breakfast at the Selkirk Hotel, restored to its original grandeur, and enjoy an ice-breaker based on a favored pastime with a modern new twist.
Head back to the hotel by trolley – or walk if you like – for a tantalizing lunch in an elegant café setting. There will be plenty of time to visit the train station gift shop or stroll among British-inspired buildings from the 1800’s and early 1900’s including unique shops and barns, a post office station and a church.
Tuesday, September 13 - 09:00 - 17:00
Devonian Gardens – “A GREEN DAY EVENT”
Tuesday, you’re headed southwest to the University of Alberta’s Devonian Botanic Garden.
Set in beautiful natural surroundings, the Devonian Botanic Garden offers gardening enthusiasts and nature-lovers of all ages 80 acres of display gardens and 110 additional acres of natural and ecological areas.
Must-see attractions include guided tram and walking tours, a butterfly house, the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, a sensory and healing garden and so much more. Lunch will be served in the Pine Pavilion.
Wednesday, September 14 - 09:00 - 17:00
West Edmonton Mall – “CITY WITHIN A CITY”
Start your day with a hardy brunch at the lavish Fantasyland Hotel.
Attention Shoppers! West Edmonton Mall, affectionately known as WEM, has more than 800 stores and services. It would take three 24-hour days just to visit each one for only five minutes!
Inspired by the traditional urban bazaars of Persia, this world-class destination’s stores, attractions and services combine to form the most comprehensive retail, hospitality and entertainment complex on earth.
At 5.3 million square feet, the mall is the size of a small city and enjoys an average yearly visitation of approximately 28.4 million people, making West Edmonton Mall the province’s number-one tourist attraction.
Wednesday, September 14 - 19:00 - 22:00
ANNUAL BANQUET
Enjoy stunning views of Edmonton’s river valley, a sumptuous dinner and dance the night away with two-time Canadian Country Music Awards “Rising Star” nominee, Brett Kissel. Another one of Alberta’s great talents!
