Festival Locations - 2009
We have four Feast of Tabernacle locations across Canada. The map below gives an approximate location of each site. Hover over a black dot to reveal the name of the site and click to go to the site description.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna is an urban oasis of 111,000 people, backdropped by a setting of rural splendor. The area has an established fruit-growing industry and has become well-known for its wineries (14 in or near the city). The community is the largest in the interior of British Columbia. It has moderate temperatures, with the average daily high of about 23 Celsius in September and 14 Celsius in October. The area has lots of sunshine (2000 hours per year). The sparkling 110 km-long Lake Okanagan nurtures the valley’s agriculture. The area has plenty of fine restaurants, a good variety of accommodations, indoor and outdoor attractions and boasts 15 golf courses. There are unending miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, trail riding and family walks. The downtown core, where services are held, houses galleries, museums, theatres, studios, restaurants and a water-front park and walkways.
The Kelowna International Airport serves the area with direct flights from some major cities. It is easily accessible by vehicles from all directions being about 400 km from Vancouver and 600 km from Calgary, featuring a lovely drive through the Canadian Rockies including Banff and Lake Louise.
Some local Web sites:
http://www.kelownabc.com/
http://www.castanet.net/
http://www.tourismkelowna.com/
http://www.kelowna.ca/cm/site3.aspx
Location of Services: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water St., Kelowna, British Columbia.
First Service: Friday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. The following day’s service will be at 1 p.m.
Taxes: There is a provincial sales tax of 7% (8% on hotels) as well as GST, which is 5%.
Rainer Salomaa
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
The quiet city of Saskatoon will be the Feast site for Saskatchewan in 2009. It is a city of about 240,000 inhabitants and boasts fine restaurants and museums, few traffic jams and lovely walking and jogging paths alongside the river. Our Feast location is near the airport, but the highways are excellent if traveling by car.
We are planning for about 75 attendees—small in number, big in heart.
The Sandman Inn has an indoor pool and jacuzzi as well as a workout room and Internet. A 24-hour Denny’s restaurant is located. Parking is free. We have rooms set aside for group rates. Rates for the Sandman are $114 (Canadian) per night for a room with two queen beds. There are several rooms with a fridge and microwave as well as a separate sitting room. These are not included in this list. This price does not include hotel tax. Information and reservations: For more information about the Sandman Inn, call (306) 477-4844, e-mail sandskrs@shaw.ca or visit www.sandmanhotels.com.
Also available is the Country Inn and Suites, which is located next door to the Sandman Inn. Deluxe continental breakfast is included as well as an exercise room and Internet. A room with two double beds costs $110. A one-bedroom suite with king-sized bed costs $120. Tax is not included. For more information about the Country Inn and Suites, visit their Web site www.countryinns.com or call (306) 934-3900.
There are a variety of other motels and hotels in the vicinity and all close to the airport.
Location of services: Sandman Inn (Royal Room), 310 Circle Dr. West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Taxes: PST 5%, GST 5%, DMF Levy 2%.
Robert Berendt
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Midland, Ontario
Due to popular demand, the Feast of Tabernacles will be held again this year in Midland. This quaint town is located on beautiful Southern Georgian Bay, only 90 minutes from Toronto and 30 minutes from Barrie. The area has a natural blend of scenic landscapes, wildlife diversity and a picturesque harbor with waterfront trails and parkland. The spectacular fall colors should be at their best during the Feast.
You can also visit several historic attractions that reflect the region’s founding cultures of aboriginals, English and French, including the Huronia Museum and Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons. Other superb attractions include a 30,000 islands cruise, the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and the Elmvale Zoo. There is an array of shopping in the historic downtown and a selection of familiar chain stores. For food lovers, there are local culinary delights and a variety of chain restaurants throughout the area.
One of the main reasons for returning to Midland is the warm and friendly welcome that we received at the Best Western Highland Inn and Conference Centre last year. It is the premier full-service hotel in the Southern Georgian Bay area. It has an excellent auditorium with seating capacity for 500 people. It has deluxe room accommodations and suites that come complete with a small refrigerator, a coffeemaker and free high-speed Internet.
The restaurants on-site include the Atrium Café for breakfast and lunch and the Pines for casual fine dining. The Office is a cozy fireplace lounge—great for those who like to sit and chat. Other amenities at the Best Western include a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna for total relaxation.
Room rates start at $76 (Canadian) for a standard room. For those who need alternative housing, there is also an ample supply of cottages and bed-and-breakfasts in the area.
Festival activities will include a meet-and-greet night, a luncheon boat cruise, a family day at the zoo, seniors’ brunch, young adult and teen outing and much more.
For further information on the area, please go to www.southerngeorgian.bay.on.ca. The Web site for the host hotel can be found at www.bestwesternmidland.com.
For more information on the Midland Feast, please call the Canadian National Office at (905) 876-9966.
Location of Services: 924 King St., Midland, Ontario (at the corner of Hwy. 12).
First Service: Friday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Taxes: 10 percent for guest rooms (non-Canadian residents refunded 5 percent).
Dennis Horlick
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St. John's, Newfoundland
We invite you to come to celebrate your first Feast or return again to beautiful St. John's in 2009. It is the oldest city and most easternly port city in North America. The capital of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador has some of the warmest and friendliest people you will ever meet. St. John's has a rich and colourful history, unmatched by any other Canadian city. With a population of 180,000, St. John's is a thriving modern-day city with first-class facilities and services. It offers an enticing combination of old world charm, unique architectural and historic landmarks, fine local cuisine and access to spectacular coastlines, wildlife and many other superb attractions.
Shop or just stroll on Water Street, the oldest commercial street in North America or visit Signal Hill for a panoramic view of the harbour and the place where Marconi sent the first wireless message across the Atlantic Ocean in 1901.
If you would like to tour the city by boat, watch humpback whales or travel along strikingly vast coastlines then St. John's is the place for you. For information on availbable attractions visit www.stjohns.ca
Lodging and services will be held at the modern 3 ½ star Capital Hotel which is only 15 minutes from downtown. All rooms are air conditioned, with complimentary high speed internet service, a 27 inch colour TV, iron and ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker. All local calls are free. Our Business and Fitness centers are also available free of charge. Rates start at only $99.00 ( Canadian ) for a standard guest foom.
Also at the Capital Hotel is Jacks Restaurant-which offers fine dining with a flare for steak and seafood. They offer numerous traditional Newfoundland dishes, and finally the Safe Harbour Lounge which offers an ambience for chatting and relaxing with friends. For more information visit www.steelehotels.com
Festival activities include a tradional Newfoundland dinner, a harbour or city bus tour, variety show, and much more. If you like unique and beautiful surroundings and a small cozy feast site then St. John's is the place to be for the 2009 Feast of Tabernacles.
For more information about the St. John's feast site, please contact Dennis Horlick at 905-831-6308
or email dennis_horlick@ucg.ca
Location of services: 208 Kenmount Road
First Service: Friday, October 21, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Taxes: 16% for guest rooms (Non-Canadian residence are refunded 13%)
Dennis Horlick
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