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Treasures: The World’s Cultures from the British Museum, will make its North American premiere at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria BC from May to September in 2009.   The exhibition will be a journey through the evolution of civilization and includes some of the most celebrated objects from the British Museum’s renowned collection – from the oldest-known artifacts made by human hands to monumental antiquities from ancient Greece and Rome to provocative contemporary art from around the world.

Cantrav can arrange your Victoria program…
From exciting whale watching safaris, delectable local cuisine to the scenic Buchardt Gardens and winery tours, you will be amazed by the countless experiences the Cantrav team can offer you in Victoria.  On the southern tip of Vancouver Island, halfway between Vancouver and Seattle, Victoria remembers its colourful history with First Nations totem poles, heritage architecture and afternoon tea at the The Fairmont Empress.  This regal hotel features 477 luxury rooms with magnificent views over the spectacular inner harbour.

Construction of the new Peak 2 Peak Gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains is well under way with two of the four towers already built.  The gondola which will link the two mountains will open in December 2008.   The world record-breaking gondola will be the highest and longest unsupported lift span in the world and will carry 2,050 people per hour each way with a ride time of approximately 11 minutes.

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, a world-class attraction showcasing the distinct cultures of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations, is now open.  Located in a spectacular natural setting, the centre offers highly flexible space, accommodating banquets for up to 280 people and receptions for 500.  Cantrav can incorporate authentic First Nations traditional food, drumming and singing for a truly unique experience.

Why not combine the classic Canadian experience with a thrilling Alaskan trip?  Cantrav recently designed a unique incentive program incorporating Vancouver and Alaska for a group of Australian guests. Participants stayed at the upscale Alyeska Resort in Alaska, went bear watching, heli-sightseeing, dog sledding, fishing, white water rafting in the Chugach National Forest (highest altitude guided rafting trip), gold panning, and on a high speed catamaran trip to the tide water glaciers.

The new Fairmont Pacific Rim located in Vancouver’s downtown Coal Harbour is due to open October 2009 with 377 luxury rooms and 12,000 sq ft of function space.

The new five-star Shangri-La Hotel which will occupy the first fifteen floors of a new 61-story landmark building, the tallest in Vancouver, is opening in January 2009.

The Cantrav Production Team was thrilled to receive the 2008 Canadian Special Events Society Star Award for their specially designed “virtual” rainforest theme set in the Vancouver Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Grouse Mountain in Vancouver now offers another new adventurous activity: mountain zip lining.  The Air Grouse experience puts riders high above the alpine rainforest, careening through the air at speeds of more than 50 km/hour.

-The stunning Sea-to-Sky highway from Vancouver to Whistler, considered one of the most beautiful highways in the world, is being upgraded to increase its safety and capacity and will be ready in 2009.

-The Cantrav Vancouver and Whistler offices are gearing up for the Games. Katrina Tu has recently been appointed as Manager, Olympic Services and will head up the Cantrav Olympic task force.

Beginning May 2nd through September 26th, the Fairmont Empress will be offering Centennial Tea every Friday. The world famous High Tea experience will be served in either the intimately decorated library, or in the Empress Harbourside Room.

The Fairmont Empress has been the provincial capital of BC’s premier hotel since 1908. No visit to Victoria and the Vancouver Island is complete without experiencing the ivy-covered chateau-style hotel overlooking the Inner Harbour.

After countless renovations and upgrading, the exquisite hotel offers a level of outstanding hospitality and an added value of being drenched in history. Historical tours are provided daily due to the high public demand for information about the hotel and it’s past.

Tea starts with a glass of bubbly followed by a gourmet selection of sandwiches and pastries, a cuppa of Centennial Blend tea and a commemorative gift, the menu reflects a 100 year tradition of serving the best of the best.

Tourism Whistler and the local community will help to support an international event aimed at uniting people from all over the world known as Pangea Day. This global celebration takes place May 10, 2008 and will be a platform to bridge the disconnects made my borders, conflicts and differences through the power of film.

Pangea Day will take place in such countries as Brazil, Egypt, India, Israel, Rwanda and the United States joining together through videoconferencing to produce a live four-hour program of 24 powerful films, inspirational music and visionary speakers. The short films have been submitted from people around the world since June 2007. Each deals with universal themes and was selected by a jury of top filmmakers.

In Whistler, the event will be celebrated at the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre and is supported by Tourism Whistler, Centerplate Catering, AVW-Telav and the Resort Municipality of Whistler.

The program will be broadcasted live in seven languages through the internet, television, digital cinemas and mobile phones, connecting millions of people from various socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.