Victoria BC, Vancouver Island

Grow Up Conference, Expo and Awards, Victoria BC

Grow Up Conference and Expo is bringing its conference, tradeshow and awards to Victoria BC. This west coast show featuring the Grow Up Extraction Zone, hosted by Extraction Magazine, will bring over one hundred high-level industry speakers, exhibitors and thousands of delegates together on Vancouver Island.

The premier Grow Up Awards Gala will be hosted in Victoria BC. The Cannabis industry has made tremendous growth over the last year and we are determined to recognize the excellence and innovation with our annual awards show. Bringing the Grow Up Awards Gala to Victoria BC will make it easier for our west coast growers and suppliers to be a part of the celebration.

TRANSPORTATION – GETTING HERE IS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE

As an island destination, Victoria, BC has fantastic venues for conferences, meetings and incentive programs. Easily accessible by air or sea and, once here, there are many options available for getting around the city. Below is a selection of special group transportation offers available to meeting planners and attendees

BY AIR

Located 30 minutes from downtown Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) offers daily non-stop service between Victoria and Vancouver, Seattle, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna as well as more than 100 daily flights throughout North America. Victoria International Airport is the 10th busiest airport in Canada. YYJ was rated among one of the top ten most-loved airports in the world by CNN Travel and twice named ‘Best Regional Airport in North America’ by Airports Council International (ACI) for its ease, efficiency, vitality and friendliness. Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, and WestJet are among the major carriers flying in and out of the YYJ airport.

Proud to be Canada’s most trusted airline, offering scheduled services to a multitude of destinations. WestJet makes it easy for your groups of 25 or more to use their online booking system; as well as offering reduced rates, free itinerary changes and chances to earn WestJet dollars.

North America’s largest seaplane airline and first fully carbon neutral fleet. With a showcase fleet of aircraft, Harbour Air offers over 30 daily departures between downtown Vancouver and Victoria’s Inner Harbour, and is proud to service South Vancouver (YVR), Whistler, Seattle, and Vancouver Island locations Nanaimo, Comox and Tofino.

While the Strait of Georgia reaches out below and the majestic mountains beckon on the horizon, Helijet flies you between Vancouver and Victoria in unparalleled comfort and style. Then during the quick flight in our spacious 12 seat Sikorsky-S76 helicopter you’ll experience some of the most beautiful scenery in British Columbia.

BY SEA

Black Ball Ferry Line provides the only year-round, daily, vehicle/passenger ferry service between the beautiful inner harbour of Victoria, BC and Port Angeles, WA, the Gateway to the Olympic National Park.

BC Ferries is one of the largest ferry operators in the world, providing year-round vehicle and passenger service from Vancouver to Victoria, BC. They are an essential transportation link that connects coastal communities and facilitates the movement of people, goods and services.

Your Pacific Northwest travel experts. Clipper Vacations provides transportation, tour and accommodation packages, connecting customers with unique and thoughtful travel experiences. The Clipper V Ferry, able to hold 440 passengers, provides high-speed, passenger only catamaran service between downtown Seattle, Washington and downtown Victoria in less than three hours.

BY LAND

The Wilson’s Group of Companies provides the complete solution for all of your ground transportation needs. Vancouver Island’s largest Charter Bus Company also provides the YYJ Airport Shuttle Service and Victoria’s authentic vintage Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off experience.

Direct service between the Victoria International Airport and downtown Victoria, serving all major hotels on a regularly scheduled service. Departures from the airport every 35 minutes.

• Vancouver to downtown Victoria bus service by way of BC Ferries’ Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route.
• Direct service to the ferry terminals without any transfers.
• Relax in the comfort of a luxury coach and then enjoy the spectacular 95 minute cruise through the Gulf Island onboard BC Ferries.

The leading car rental company in our City, with competitive rates for all planners and attendees coming to town. Rates will extend post conference while you enjoy touring Vancouver Island. Rates apply at all locations including Victoria International Airport