PEFC MEMBERS INFO

HOTEL INFORMATION

PEFC members will be staying at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in downtown Vancouver. Reserve your room before April 24, 2023, to take advantage of the negotiated rates.

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
1-844-337-3118

Room Rate
– Single/Double $279
– Triple $309
– Quad $339

Room Rate Cut-off Date
Monday, April 24, 2023 (Rate and space available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and may fill up before April 24 cut-off, so book soon).

Deposit
All reservations must be guaranteed by PEFC International OR accompanied by a first night room deposit OR guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods. Reservations cancelled within 48 hours of arrival are subject to a penalty of 1 night’s room and taxes.

GETTING TO VANCOUVER

Visit Destination Vancouver’s travel page: https://www.destinationvancouver.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here/

  • Closest Airport: Vancouver International Airport (airport code YVR)
  • YVR Airport is 15 km from The Westin Bayshore Hotel

VISAS

For more information on whether or not you need a visa to enter Canada, click here. If you do need a visa, you can request a visa letter through the registration portal.

Even if you do not require a visa to enter Canada, you may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Please confirm this prior to your arrival in Canada.

FIELD TRIP

  • Date: Sunday, 14 May 2023
  • Departure: Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront and Westin Bayshore
  • Price: $200

Travel via the Sea to Sky Highway to Shannon Falls for a short hike to see some of BC’s beautiful forests, then to Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. At the Centre, you’ll enjoy a hot buffet lunch before some free time at the centre to take a hike or a tour of the cultural exhibits. At 1:30 pm, you’ll reboard the bus to Whistler Village for some free time. At the end of the day, you’ll return to either the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront or the Westin Bayshore.

If you would like to attend the field trip, ensure you click “attend this session” when completing your conference registration.

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Conference Registration Questions:
events@forests.org

SFI Questions:
Amy Tauzin
Manager, Events and Logistics
Tel: 202-765-3609

PEFC International Questions:
Hannah Prins
Communications Manager
Tel: +41 (0) 22 799 45 40