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in the current issue of Speaking of IMPACT.

Bishop's University

Bishop's University offers a great all-inclusive option for your meeting, conference or special event. Our beautiful campus is the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. Conference attendees enjoy access to our fitness centre, can play a round of golf on our 9-hole course or take a bike ride on the scenic trails adjacent to our campus. Guests love the tranquility our campus offers. It is the perfect setting for your next event. For more information phone 1-866-822-9200 or e-mail confcent@ubishops.ca.

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Minutes from Parliament Hill, this all-suite hotel features spacious suites including VIP suites with Jacuzzi. All suites have a fully equipped kitchen, separate living room and private balcony. Enjoy our deluxe banquet facilities, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness room, children's playroom and private outdoor patio with a playground. Pets are always welcome. Phone 1-800-236-8399 or visit http://www.suitedreams.com.

Destination Osoyoos

Osoyoos is a celebrated centre for business meetings, conferences and recreation. And it's no wonder Osoyoos has it all: golf, spas, beaches, wineries, orchards, culinary delights, mountains, First Nations culture and eco-desert experiences. Indeed, there is something for everyone, every season of the year. Let us help you ensure SUCCESS at planning and delivering your next business meeting or conference in Osoyoos! Please visit www.destinationosoyoos.com.

Destination St. John's

St. John's rises dramatically from the water's edge, giving it a resort like feel, juxtaposed with old world charm and modern day facilities. You are disarmed by the hospitality of the people and surprised by its eclectic sophistication. Destination St. John's is your complimentary one-stop shop for all your event needs, providing hotel/venue availability searches, site selection assistance, proposal generation, FAM tours, and pre- and post-planning. To find out more, visit www.destinationstjohns.com.

Fantasyland Hotel

Fantasyland Hotel promises to be a unique, fun and unforgettable experience through our individual commitment to exceptional hospitality from the moment you step through our doors. Spend your nights in comfort and style in one of our 235 superior and executive corporate rooms, or experience adventure in one of our 120 world-famous theme rooms.  Located within West Edmonton Mall, Fantasyland Hotel offers an unrivalled combination of shopping, dining, entertainment and accommodations. Visit fantasylandhotel.com or phone 1-800-RESERVE (737-3783).

Meetings & Special Events, University Of Calgary

Meetings & Special Events at the University of Calgary provides creative event planning for everything from meetings, seminars, or workshops to outdoor receptions. No matter the event, every detail is considered, room set-up requirements, AV rental, dŽcor and creative staging.Managing over 42,000 square feet of meeting and event space, 141 lecture halls and more than 200 hectares of park-like outdoor space, we can find the right solution for every event. For more information, visit www.ucalgary.ca/mse.

Pacific National Exhibition

Your Special Events Playground

Playland and The Fair are perfect locations for your next special event. You'll have access to rides, attractions, catering, games and private eating areas, providing you with an unparalleled experience with the entertainment and activities built right in! Contact Group Sales to develop a fully customized package to suit your team. Visit www.pne.ca, email groupsales@pne.ca or phone 604-252-3585.

Stay RCC

With more than 17 locations across Ontario and British Columbia, Residence and Conference Centres offer a unique and affordable alternative to your conference needs. We specialize in hosting large conferences, team-building activities, wedding groups, religious retreats, temporary relocation, short- or long-term corporate guests, or anyone looking for an affordable overnight experience. For more information regarding our locations, services and features, please visit our website at www.stayrcc.com.

ST. Francis Xavier University

From ivy-covered brick walls to the latest technology for corporate training sessions, the St. Francis Xavier University campus/Keating Millennium Centre is the right setting for your event. The university offers full catering services, technology-equipped meeting spaces, dormitory, suites and apartment-style accommodations. Our rooms are within walking distance of cafes, galleries and gift shops in the town of Antigonish. Golf, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and other recreational opportunities are minutes away. Visit www.stfx.ca/conferences.

Stillwood Camp & Conference Centre

Well known for its outstanding facilities, beautiful mountain setting, excellent programs and amazing culinary delights, Stillwood is available for conferences, corporate retreats, leadership retreats, team building, training sessions, outdoor education, church retreats, family reunions, weddings and much more. Stillwood also offers men's retreats, women's weekends, single-parent family retreats, events for seniors and programs for children and youth. Our facilities include a regulation gymnasium and a 42 ft. indoor rock climbing wall. So, go ahead, be challenged. Visit us at www.stillwood.ca.

St. Thomas University

Business, Celebration, Accommodation

Set in the heart of New Brunswick's capital city, St. Thomas University is ideally located for conferences, group travel and holidays. We offer a wide range of facilities and services which can be tailored to meet your requirements. Our Conference Centre is well-equipped to host a variety of groups. From small business meetings to elegant wedding receptions for 350, our spacious ballroom, equipped with high-speed Internet access, can accommodate them all. STU welcomes you. Visit www.stu.ca.

Tourism Thunder Bay

With its magnificent landscapes and rich cultural history, Thunder Bay is an inspired choice for any major convention, business meeting or team-building retreat. With a full service community of over 120,000 people, an international airport, six conference hotels, 1900 hotel rooms and a wide range of premium facilities set amongst spectacular vistas of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant;  Thunder Bay is a natural choice! Get inspired at www.visitthunderbay.com.

University Conference Services

Wascana Centre Authority

Overlooking beautiful Wascana Lake in the heart of Regina, Wascana Place offers facilities to accommodate groups from two to 100 for formal business meetings to casual barbeques. With a magnificent view of the legislative building this location offers a park setting with natural beauty. Free parking, kitchen facilities and walking paths around the building make this the perfect location to escape the everyday. For more information visit www.wascana.ca or email events@wascana.ca.

Waterloo Region Tourism

Fresh eggs, maple syrup, baked goods, garden vegetables and flowers: a smorgasbord of signs on farm laneways welcome you to St. Jacobs Country. Go aerial with sightseeing at Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre and Great Lakes Helicopters, both taking off from the Region of Waterloo International Airport. Experience team building like never before with an elephant tug-of-war at CambridgeÕs African Lion Safari. These are just a few reasons to connect in Waterloo Region. What's yours? Visit www.explorewaterlooregion.ca.