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We have three 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.
Abbotsford British Columbia |
Canmore Alberta |
Point Edward Ontario |
Stanley Bridge Prince Edward Island |
Abbotsford's self-proclaimed nickname, "City in a Country", says it all – urban amenities that include sophisticated dining, shopping and arts venues set in a landscape of working farms, art studios and refurbished historic communities.
Coupled with its temperate climate, Abbotsford is a year-round destination packed with activities for the entire family including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and golf. With several provincial parks, rivers and lakes in and around Abbotsford, there are many outdoor activities to experience.
The Circle Farm Tour is one of the best ways to explore the Abbotsford countryside as it weaves along country roads to a myriad of farms selling everything from apples and preserves to gourmet ice cream. Many offer picnic parks, playgrounds and petting barns.
Another entertainment feature is Castle Fun Park. This year-round family play centre includes 18-hole outdoor and two indoor mini-golf courses, baseball batting cages, a Go Kart track and over 130 video and skill games.
In Abbotsford's historic downtown you'll discover turn-of-the-century buildings that house specialty boutiques, quaint tea shops and stores filled with local produce, English-style candy and gifts and with the popularity of eat-local Abbotsford's farm-to-fork tourism is growing in leaps and bounds. Not only are farms producing quality produce but local wineries are gaining recognition for excellent wines. Lotusland Vineyards and Mt Lehman Winery are two wineries in Abbotsford that are crafting local vintages.
Abbotsford is situated in the heart of the agricultural Fraser Valley, the valley that takes it's name from the mighty Fraser river that winds it's way from northern BC all the way to the Pacific ocean. Just across the river on a southern slope overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley and the Fraser River is the community of Mission, with it's unique heritage sites.
Abbotsford is less than an hour drive east of the city of Vancouver, situated on the Pacific ocean with it's snow-capped mountain backdrop. Abbotsford is also less than an hour from Harrison Hot Springs, home of the world famous natural hot springs, and the annual world renowned sand castle competition.
Location of Services: Sandman Hotel and Suites
32720-Simon Ave., Abbotsford B.C., V2T 0B8
(Just minutes from the Abbotsford International airport)
To make reservations use the following reference number:
GROUP REFERENCE #17187 – United Church of God
Central Reservations: 1-800- SANDMAN (1-800-726-3626)
Sandman Hotel & Suites Abbotsford (604-556-7263)
http://www.sandmanhotels.ca/hotels/abbotsford
First service: Sunday September 30 at 7:30PM. Next day services 1PM
Taxes: BC has a harmonized sales tax of 12%
King Suite Non Smoking – Guest rooms features King Bed, private bathroom, Separate living area, couch chair, ottoman, full kitchen, fridge, microwave, stove top, dishwasher, coffee maker, free coffee and tea, kettle, toaster, cookware, tableware, In suite washer dryer, air conditioning, heating unit, alarm clock radio, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, free high speed internet, 2 flat screen TV's, telephone, voice mail, work desk & chair, private balcony.
Suite with 2 single beds Non Smoking: also available with the same amenities as the King Suites.
Guest Room Rate: $102.00
*Guest rates are for single/double accommodation. Children 16 years old and under stay free.
Sandman is pet friendly
Other accommodation is also available in the area, and within close proximity to the festival location including:
Best Western Regency, Comfort Inn, Best Western Bakerview, Alpine Motor Inn
Information on all hotels can be found at: abbotsford.travel.bc.ca/accommodations
Nestled on three acres of land in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre in Canmore offers an ideal location for this year's festival. Featuring 164 well-appointed rooms, this hotel is only 15 minutes from the town of Banff, 45 minutes from the outskirts of Calgary and in close proximity to some of the best attractions and activities the area has to offer. Here, you'll also enjoy world-class amenities such as an indoor pool, 12 person Jacuzzi, fitness center and business center. Enjoy golfing, sightseeing, hiking, white water rafting, horseback riding, biking, shopping, observing wildlife, or just relaxing.
Canmore lies nestled along the banks of the Bow River in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It is close to Banff and Kananaskis Country. Chosen as the site of the Nordic Ski events (Canmore Nordic Center) for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, Canmore began attracting international attention as a major tourist destination. It has sustainable growth with a small town feel. There are several walking and cycling trails leading to the downtown core.
Banff National Park was established in 1885 as Canada's first National Park and third in the world. The park was awarded a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1984. Some describe it as "paradise"…"heaven on earth"…"a place where God lingered during creation." The park and town site offers rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and pristine mountain ranges. You will be hard pressed to find a finer balance of unspoiled wilderness and refined amenities. Experience an unrivaled alpine escape at "The World's Finest National Park". You can also drink in nature's wonder at Lake Louise – one of the Canadian Rockies' most beloved destinations, with turquoise waters sparkling underneath the towering Victoria Glacier. Enjoy days beyond compare in the unspoiled beauty that the area can offer.
Here are some local links:
http://www.canmore.ca/
http://canadianrockies.ca/canmore/select/adventure
http://www.canmorealberta.com/
http://www.banff.ca/
Taxes: Alberta has no sales tax. A 4% tourism levy is charged on accommodations. A destination marketing fee of 3% will be applied for each night of your stay.
Location of Services: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Canmore, 511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta
First Service: Sunday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. The following day's service will be at 1:00 p.m.
Registration/Application: Due to the Church being directly responsible and liable to the Radisson for the hotel rooms reserved and for providing meeting space, all attendees are encouraged as much as possible to stay at the Radisson. Because of this, you may book right now.
A valid credit card number is required with your booking.
Special requests for specific room types (room with patio, mountain view, etc.) will be accepted, but are not guaranteed. The hotel will make every effort to honour each request based upon inventory available.
Registration for this site is like any other U.S. and Canadian site. Turn in your Festival Registration form to your local Festival adviser as per instructions.
Shuttle Service: Shuttle services are available from the Calgary airport. Check:
http://www.airportshuttleexpress.com/canmore.htm
http://www.banffairporttaxi.com/
http://banffairporter.com/
Hotel Reservations: For this site to operate successfully and the ability to sponsor a site in the Canmore/Banff area, we encourage you to stay on site.
You may begin immediately reserving housing at the Radisson and making travel arrangements.
Call the hotel at 403-678-3625, or toll free at 1-800-263-3625
Please mention that you are with the United Church of God.
Rainer Salomaa
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Canmore
511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta
e-mail: rhi_cnmr@radisson.com
Phone: 403-678-3625
Toll free: 1-800-263-3625
http://www.radisson.com/canmore-hotel-ab-t1w1n7/abcanmor
Features: h, fw, ac, ip, e, kq, or, r, sf, w, s, UF, Sleep Number Beds, Fitness center, whirl pool, 3 hour laundry service
$91 Sleep Number Room single and double rate
$106 Sleep Number Room Triple rate
$121 Sleep Number Room Quad rate
$111 Resort Class Room, single and double rate
$171 Jacuzzi Suite single and double rate
$186 Jacuzzi Suite triple rate
$201 Jacuzzi Suite quad rate
Condo Units
For families unable to stay at the Radisson and who need condo units, Bellstar Hotel & Resorts Ltd. has weekly rates that can be booked through their website below; when you enter seven or more days into the reservation option you can select the weekly rate.
http://www.bellstar.ca/canmore-ab
Toll free: 1-877-737-6782
Ideally situated at the base of the Blue Water Bridge and the end of Highway 402, the Holiday Inn – Point Edward (Sarnia) is an attractive destination for those living in Ontario as well as those traveling from Michigan. It is located in a serene marina setting in the picturesque village of Point Edward with easy access to shopping, strolling along the St. Clair river and is in walking distance to beaches and parks.
All the guestrooms in the newly re-launched Holiday Inn provide hair dryers, coffee makers, modem connections, remote control televisions, clock radios, individual climate control, complimentary high-speed wireless internet access and ample complimentary parking. Recreational facilities include a fully equipped fitness room, whirlpool, sauna and heated indoor swimming pool.
The standard guest room rate is $87.00 a night (plus 13 per cent HST), which includes a continental breakfast. Also available is an “extended stay” room, which has a separate bedroom and kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave and dishes for $200.00 per night including a continental breakfast. For those who are so inclined, the hotel has a private nine-hole course conveniently attached to the hotel property.
Planned activities feature either a luncheon or dinner cruise (with the boat situated a mere fifteen-minute walk from the hotel) and a visit to the nearby Petrolia Discovery Oil Museum – a magnificent living museum which depicts the first hand-dug oil wells of 1850.
Local attractions include: Sarnia Historical Museum, Lawrence House Centre of the Arts, Kenneth Gallery, Imperial Theatre, Korny Korners Adventure Farm, Children’s Animal Farm, Blue Water Fun Park (Action Zone), Blue Water Anglers Hatchery, ship viewing and factory outlet shopping in nearby Port Huron. Some of these attractions are free of charge.
Point Edward has much to offer to feast-goers from Canada, the United States and even elsewhere. Starting June 3rd reservations can be made in one of the three following ways:
For all reservation methods please quote the group name: United Church of God and group code: UCG. When booking via web please use the group code UCG.
Location of Services:1498 Venetian Blvd, Point Edward, Ontario.
Taxes: There is a harmonized sales tax of 13 percent.
Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island
It is back to beautiful Prince Edward Island and the ideal millennial settings of The Stanley Bridge Resort for the Feast of Tabernacles in 2012. This picturesque resort is located on a hilltop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean through New London Bay with the Stanley River in the back ground and the Cavendish Dunes in the foreground. The Resort sits on 12 acres of beautifully landscaped property and is centrally located 30 minutes from the cities of Summerside and Charlottetown. There is easy access by land over the Confederation Bridge which links PEI to New Brunswick and the airport is only 30 minutes from the resort. You are a 5 minute drive from the quaint village of Cavendish and just minutes away from National Beaches, 6 of the Islands finest Golf Courses and the homestead of the world famous Anne of Green Cables.
This four-star Country Inn offers smoke free rooms/suites, a variety of rustic Cottages with barbecues, efficiency Lodge and the Country Inn which offers a spectacular water view. It has spacious grounds for relaxing walks on a sunny day. Sutherland’s restaurant on the resort offers fine foods along with local restaurants in nearby towns and the two cities.
Room rates at the Stanley Bridge Resort are affordable with only $79.00 for the Country Inn and the same price for 1 or 2 bedroom efficiency room at the Lodge. For larger families there are 2 and 3 bedroom cottages from only $109.00 to $149.00. To add a little value all who stay at the resort will receive a complimentary Breakfast served in the restaurant for your convenience. For more information visit their website at www.stanleybridgeresort.com
Services will be held right at the resort in the Fyfe’s room which can hold 200 people comfortably.
There will be ample time to shop and check out the sights and sounds of Prince Edward Island. Or you can just stay and fellowship and enjoy an amazing Feast of Tabernacles at one of the most scenic spots on Prince Edward Island.
The following activities will be available at the feast in Prince Edward Island:
*Meet & Greet Evening
*Camp Fire Sing-a-long
* Variety Show
* Island Tour
* Ladies event
* Family Day
* Hymn Sing and Bible Study
* Seniors Brunch with guest speaker
*BBQ Dinner with local entertainment
* and more
Come join us on Prince Edward Island for an inspiring and Joyful Feast in 2012.
Location of Services: Route 6, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island, Canada C0B 1M0