BC Real Estate Convention

>> What's At the Convention?

Exhibitors will include developers with information about their existing and future projects, real estate offices with their listings, cities with their official community plans at the convention, and TransLink with a showcase of their major projects. The BC Real Estate Convention is a great opportunity for you to get more involved and interact with exhibitors.
The convention will feature prospective exhibitors and real estate industry professionals including:
• Residential & Commercial Developers
• Municipalities Official Community Plans
• Realtors & Real Estate Companies
• Commercial & Investment Real Estate
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• Legal & Accounting Firms
• Home & Commercial Security Companies
• Land Developers
• Insurance Companies
• Home Inspectors & Appraisal Companies
• Associations Related to Real Estate
• Architects & Interior Designers
• Home Staging Companies
• Transport Authorities (TransLink/GVRD)
• And more...
FREE SEMINARS
Here is your opportunity to get all the answers to your questions directly from the experts! Learn about the real-estate market and future development plans in your area including transportation system, the new SkyTrain lines and the 2010 Winter Olympics through an intensive and informative program of seminars presented by world class speakers. In addition, exhibitors will present their current and developing projects to you.

To see line-up of Presenters click: SPEAKERS (currently being Revised)
Past key-note presenters:
Alice Sundberg (BC Non-Profit Housing Association)
Cameron Muir (Formerly from CMHC)
Dr. Tsur Somerville (UBC Urban Land Economics)
Fred Cummings (The Evergreen Line - TransLink)
Gary Brisebois (Amerispec, Home Inspection)
George Pahud (REBBV President)
Ian Sutherland (Mayor of Squamish)
Karis Hiebert (Senior Planner, City of Vancouver)
Loghman Azar (LINE Architect Inc)
Manley McLachlan (BC Construction Association)
Mexico Consulting Group
Robert Fung (BC Children's Hospital Foundation)
Robyn Adamache (CMHC)
Scott Hanna (Canada Line - TransLink)
Tom Phipps (Senior Planner, City of Vancouver)

>> Why Should I Attend?

ADMISSIONS IS FREE!

• Are you in the market for a new home or for investment?

• Do you want up-to-date information about residential, commercial, industrial, or investment opportunities?

• Would you like to look into development opportunities for your property?

• Would you like to understand the home buying process?

• Would you like to know more about the 2010 Winter Olympics?

• Would like to know more about the expanding SkyTrain and new transportation systems and how it affects your neighbourhood?

• Are you just exploring your options and need somewhere to start? Simply put, it's all here!

Meet professionals from each area related to the industry. The BC Real Estate Convention is an ideal resource for anyone who wants to be part of the real estate market.

To see speaker line-up, click on: Seminar Speakers (currently being Revised)

To register as an attendee for the BC Real Estate Convention, please fill out the form by clicking here*.

*All attendees will be given a wristband to entre the Convention. Pre-registering online will save you the hassle of filling out the registration card on-site, and have a chance to win prizes.

>> Transportation

By Foot
The Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in downtown Vancouver and can be reached by the SkyTrain by getting off at the Waterfront Station. For transit info, click on: TRANSLINK
By Car
If you are driving, Highway 1 (from the East) and Interstate 5 (from the South) which becomes Highway 99 at the border will bring you into the city from those two directions. For more detailed driving directions, simply go to Google Maps and key in your starting location and "999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC" for the destination and click "Get Directions". Confirm your directions and we'll see you at the show!

*Parking at Canada Place is operated by CITIPARK (604.684.2251). They can provide a special parking pass. The cost is $32.00 for two days. You have 24hr access to parking and in-and-out privileges. Regular parking from 6am to 6pm, costs approx $15.00, no in-and-out, and once you leave and decide to return, you will have to pay parking again.
By Air
If you are arriving by air, the convention centre is located downtown and is a short 30 minute drive in from Vancouver International Airport. Ground transportation services from car rentals, taxis, hotel shuttle buses, Airporter buses, and limousines will get you to our door.

Area Map

Convention Centre Floorplan

>> Accommodation

There are a number of fabulous hotels and other restful options in the area. Here are a few links to just some of the places that may be of interest to you:
Sandman Hotel
Inn at False Creek - Quality Hotel - (Special Promotional Rate!)
Pan Pacific Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel
Wedgewood Hotel
Renaissance Hotel
Rosedale on Robson
The Westin Bayshore Resort
Le Soleil Hotel
Opus Hotel
Comfort Inn Downtown
Days Inn Vancouver Downtown

Tourism Vancouver's Official Map To Downtown Vancouver

>> Past Exhibitors

Accolade Equities
Adera Development Corp
ADT Fire & Security
Amerispec of Canada
AMACON Development
Anson Realty
Apple Security
BC Association Appraisal Institute of Canada
BC Children's Foundation
Bell
BMO Bank of Montreal
BOSA Properties
Brand U Identities
Canada Home Guide
Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors
Candice Dyer / Darren McCartney - MacDonald Realty Squamish/Whistler
Chad C Kwon Notary Public
Chang Kwang Soon Accounting
Chang William B Consultant Ltd.
Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board
Chilliwack Economic Partners Corp
Chung Ho Nice Water
City of Campbell River
City of Kamloops
City of Parksville
City of Squamish
COCO Gift Cards
Concord Pacific Group Inc
David Aujla Canadian Immigration Lawyers
Digger Dicks Contracting Ltd
District of Maple Ridge
District of Mission
Dockside Green
Franz Environmental Inc
First Canadian Title
Globe & Mail (Comtel Marketing)
Grand Sierra Resort
Han Ma Um Immigration
Harrison Highlands
Henderson Development (Canada) Ltd.
HSBC
Hyo Sung Network
INA Design
Initiatives Prince George
Interest Advantage Mortgage Ltd.
Intergulf Development Corp
Intracorp Projects Ltd
James Hardie Building Products
John McKenzie - Royal LePage Sunshine Coast
Jina Kim Law Corp
Jung Ventures Inc. (Mac Realty)
Kang Soo Hee Insurance
KBC - Keystone Construction
Kim Dong Won Home Inspector
KINGHAN Home Inspector
K - Vision Appliances
Linx BC
Maison La Charite'
Medallion Housing Society
Meridian Financial Services
Mexico Consulting Corp
Moen Movie Tours Inc
Mingpao Newspapers (Canada) Ltd.
Morningstar Homes Ltd.
MyHomeTours.ca
Naramata Benchland Properties
News 1130 All News Radio
Onni Group of Companies
1-800-GOT-JUNK
Open Concepts Kitchen & Flooring
Pacific Cellular
Papa John's Pizza
Parklane Homes
Polygon Homes Ltd.
Ralli Estate
RBC Royal Bank Financial
Realty Executives
Resort Municipality of Whistler
Revamp Homestaging Ltd
Royal LePage Westside
Royal Pacific Realty
Save on Renovation
Shell Vacations Club
SABU Trading Ltd.
Solterra Development Corp
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Squamish Sustainability Corporation
Success Tracs
Sutton Group West Coast
Sutton Group 1st West Realty
TD Canada Trust
Terasen Gas
The Business Exchange
The Whistler Real Estate Company
Trader Corporation
TransLink - Canada Line
TransLink - Evergreen Line
20/20 Properties Inc.
The Vancouver Sun / The Province
Viceroy Homes Inc
VID Interior
Web Security
Western Investor
World Insurance Services Ltd