After much deliberation with the folks on the planning committee
and input from attendees of the 2008 WCMD, eh F2F...
the 2nd International F2F will be held
in Niagara Falls, Ontario, August 7-9, 2009
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Important Notice: All of the below mentioned $ amounts are CAD !!!
There are three convenient ways to book:
Events:
This idea and of course everything else, is up for discussion. Please email me your comments.
* While every effort was made to accomodate everyone,
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Official Hotel:
Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
located in the newer upscale section of town,
directly adjacent to the new Fallsview Casino Resort,
and just above the Canadian falls.
The Hotel offers City-View or Falls-view rooms, with Smoking guestrooms available.
For those driving in, Free valet parking is included.
A Booking number will soon be available whereby attendees can register for this event.
That can be done via telephone, email, fax, or via our own special web-page on the hotels website.
(please remember that this is peak season, and we are essentially "downtown" - hence the high hotel prices
Our lowest price of 20 quotes was HOJO's at $149. / night, and highest was Embassy Suites @ $349.00 / night)
To make a booking:
Hotel Name: Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
Group Name: Cruise Critic 2nd international F2F
Group Code: CC2
#1. We have our own Web Page on Hilton's Website to make reservations:
Click here to view. Wow, eh!
#2. Click here to download and print a special fax form. Fill it out, then fax to the number indicated on the form.
#3. Call the Hotel directly, toll-free @ 1-866-873-9829 (Local number 905-354-7887)
Give either the Group Name or Group code to get our special rates.
Choose either Falls view, or city view, and either smoking or non-smoking rooms.
Friday August 7
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre
(optional for those arriving early)
Venue: Dinner and Comedy Show
Place: 8585 Lundy's Lane Niagara Falls
Times: Arrival 6:15 pm, Meal 6:20 pm
Showtime 7:00 pm, Departure 9:00 pm
Cost: Between $40.00 & $50.00 /person.
(depends on number of delegates attending)
Official Meet and Greet
Venue: A chance to socialize with others.
Make new friends and re-acquaint with old friends.
Place: Blue Martini Lounge 34th floor of the Hilton Hotel.
Time: From 9:30 pm until late.
More details to follow.
Saturday August 8
Organized Tours
#1 Full day Winery Tour with lunch:
Join in the fun with a fully narrated, educational & professional tour of 4 wineries with lunch,
hosted by Chris Fuccillo of Niagara Vintage Wine Tours, Pick up from our hotel approx 10:30 am.
Guests taste only the very best wines at the following wineries:
Pillitteri Estates - The worlds largest estate producers of Icewine. Voted Ontario's best winery in 2006!
Coyote's Run - Producers of small batch premium wines. A truly hidden gem boutique winery, and home of Bob Izumi wines.
Reif Estates - Celebrating 25 years in Niagara and 13 generations of winemaking, dating back to the 1600's.
Southbrook Winery An organically certified vineyard and state of the art eco-facility, specializing in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Lunch - A fresh made to order 3-course lunch in an award-winning Niagara area restaurant.
The Tour package includes: all tasting fees for a minimum of 3 wines per winery including rare Icewines, fresh three course lunch, wine seminars and a professional wine educator, travel by Chartered Motorcoach with on-board W/C, pickup and drop-off
all for just $95.00 per person.
#2 Exotic Motorcar trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake:
(note - this tour subject to Club & Insurance Approval, both pending)
Enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Travel in 1960s era Austin Healey Classic Convertibles
to the historic town of Niagara-on-the-lake for some Retail Therapy,
where you can browse the quaint shops and restaurants. Afterwards,
travel back to the hotel stopping at some notable sites along the beautiful Niagara Parkway.
Further details to follow.
Pricing to be announced.
By popular demand, and in keeping with the "Cruising Theme" , here's something else to "wet your whistle".
#3 From "Mild to Wild" - Cruising the Niagara River!
Start the day with an up close and personal view of the Falls on the original Niagara Falls Attraction - the Maid of the Mist.
Departs from downtown Niagara Falls, close to our Hotel.
In the afternoon board the pre-arranged transportation
for a scenic 1/2 hr drive along the Niagara Parkway to the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake:
But prepare for an adventure of a lifetime! because here is where you'll board one of the Niagara Jet Boats
for a thrilling Wet & Wild high speed ride up the Niagara River to the Whirlpools.
The 1 hour ride takes you (and up to 48 of your closest friends) through Class 4 rapids, on high speed jet-boats.
The 1500 HP engines easily enable to reach 65 mph on down-river runs.
We're talking serious fun here! And YOU WILL get wet!
After changing into some dry clothes, re-board your transportation back to the hotel.
Costs - The Maid-of-the-Mist is approx $15.00 Cdn
The Niagara River Jetboats tour is approx $50.00 Cdn.
Transportation to Niagara-on-the-Lake. is TBA (Depends on number of participants, nominal).
Here's a homemade video of the tour - the only way you can experience the fun and still stay dry.
{{sorry about the loud music on the video. You might want to adjust or turn off your sound}}
On-your-own Tours
Ideas for exploring Niagara Falls at your own pace:
Marineland
Maid of the Mist
Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Butterfly sanctuary
Bicycle along the Niagara Parkway Bike-Path
Clifton Hill Amusement area (including Ferris Wheel)
Fallsview Casino/Resort
And much, much, more
.
The Main Event Dinner
Dont miss our main event!
Our group dinner will take place at:
The Keg Fallsview (located on 9th floor of Embassy Suites).
A fantastic location, great food, and a magnificent view.
A section of the restaurant has been cordoned off for
our exclusive use.
Sunday August 9
Breakfast / Brunch
At the hotel dining room The Watermark Restaurant on the 33rd floor.
Last chance to say our good-byes to the group as a whole.
Optional.
For those staying on, spend a leisurely Sunday touring around Niagara Falls, or Niagara-on-the-Lake.
On behalf of the entire Canuck Planning Committee - Lori, Catherine, Deb, and Dave, we are excited to present this
plan, and hope you all are still excited in attending.
we realize that the date may conflict with the schedules
for some people. I apoligize in advance if this is the case
and want it to be known that under no circumstance
was a date chosen to exclude anyone in particular.