Know  Before You Go – Vancouver 2026

For those joining us in Vancouver for CPTA-ACTF’s 60th Annual National Workshop, we hope you’re looking forward to a great few days of learning, networking and celebration.  Please review the important information below to help you prepare and make the most of your Workshop experience.

Transportation to Hotel  – Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia St, Vancouver

    • The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is accessible from the airport using the Canada Line Train. Disembark at the Vancouver City Centre Station and you are just a short walk to the hotel
    • Uber and Taxi transportation are also available from the airport


Workshop Attire – Business Casual attire is recommended throughout the Workshop, which includes all social events, with the exception of the Sunday and Monday receptions, which will be casual events.  Please note that the temperature in the plenary can sometimes be a bit warm or cold, so a removable sweater, jacket or sleeves are recommended.  Don’t forget to wear your favourite team jersey for the Monday Social at the BC Sports Hall of Fame.


Registration Desk – Everyone attending the event will need to come by the registration desk to pick up their badge. The registration desk will be open as follows:
Sunday – 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm (Conference Floor – BC Foyer) &  5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Roof, just outside the elevators)
Monday – 7:30 am to 10:00 am (Conference Floor – BC Foyer)
Tuesday – 8:00 am to 9:00 am (Conference Floor – BC Foyer)


Sunday Golf Tournament – For those golfing on Sunday, great news, we have secured a transportation sponsor!!  The Ontario Chapter will be providing the transportation to and from the course on Sunday.  Details of pick-up time and location will be provided closer to the date.
Note – there are still a few spots left for golfers who would like to join.  You can register online, or contact admin@cpta.org


Sunday Welcome Reception – This event will be held on the roof level of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. This is a casual event, feel free to stop by and stay as long as you like. We will have a Live Carving by Master Carver Darren Yelton.

Master Squamish carver Darren Yelton creates breathtaking, dimensional woodwork rooted in Coast Salish legends. From intricate masks to monumental totem poles, his prestigious work offers a profound cultural connection that’s celebrated all over Vancouver and internationally. 


Monday Evening – BC Sports Hall of Fame – The doors are located at Gate A of BC Place Stadium on Beatty Street, between Robson Street and West Georgia Street.  This event will run from 4 pm to 7pm. Delegates will be free to roam throughout the venue and explore Canada’s sports history.  Wear your favourite jersey and join in the fun!

Further details will be provided shortly – check back often to be in the know.