Hotel: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
The Credit Union Technology Forum will be hosted at the iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (Downtown location), and we have a limited room block set aside for delegates.
Please note: In order to access the room block, you will need a confirmed registration. Once you have registered, you will be provided with a unique link (on your registration confirmation page and email) to make your hotel reservation.
To make any changes to an existing registration, you may call the hotel directly or use the link at the bottom of your hotel confirmation email under Quick Links. If you have any questions about this process, please email Saima Kassam.
For more information on the hotel, please visit Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Evening reception: Grouse Mountain
Join CGI and your fellow delegates for a magical evening reception at the top of Grouse Mountain.
The evening will begin with bus transportation to Grouse Mountain (about 15 minutes). You will be transported up the mountain on a scenic aerial tramway to an elevation of over 1,200 meters.
Upon arrival, you’ll be treated to an evening of music, specialty cocktails and local cuisine, while you watch the sun set and enjoy the sparkling lights of the City of Vancouver below.
Don’t miss the memorable evening with your colleagues, friends and credit union system supporters.
Recommended restaurants
Coast Restaurant (2 min walk from Fairmont)
1054 Alberni Street
Award-winning seafood! Try the clam chowder or indulge with the Coast seafood tower deluxe!
Black and Blue (2 min walk from Fairmont)
1032 Alberni Street
Enjoy an express lunch in 45 minutes with options like steak frites or a prime rib dinner on the rooftop.
Glowbal (5 min walk from Fairmont)
590 West Georgia, TELUS Garden
Stunning indoor and outdoor space, including private dining. Don’t miss the fried brussels sprouts. They also have great daily specials.
Steamworks Brew Pub (15 min walk from Fairmont)
375 Water Street
Experience Canada’s first steam-powered Brew Pub with over 20 rotating taps and modern pub favourites. Overlooking the Vancouver Harbour, this is Steamworks Brew Pub is a Vancouver icon.
Italian Kitchen (5 minute walk from Fairmont)
860 Burrard Street
Indulge in Italian favourites like Table Side Linguine Cacio e Pepe and caprese salad or enjoy a contemporary secondi of grilled arctic char or roast chicken.
Recommended adventures
Capilano Bridge
Explore a 30 acre stunning park featuring 450-foot Suspension Bridge, a Cliffwalk and a rainforest canopy. Learn about the history and ecosystem or enjoy a cold beverage while taking in the sights.
Pro tip: There’s a free shuttle that leaves from Hyatt Regency Hotel, which is across the street from the Fairmont. Grab a Starbucks and enjoy having someone else drive. Free Shuttle Schedule | Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Stanley Park
Check the iconic Stanley Park, which is a 440 hectare natural rainforest with walking paths, restaurants, waterfront views and of course, horse-drawn Carriage Tours.
Vancouver Aquarium
Located in Stanley Park, The Vancouver Aquarium is a must-see attraction with indoor and outdoor aquatic displays and exhibits.
Pro tip: Rent a Hey-Ya Golf Cart for a street legal, epic adventure through downtown Vancouver – you can even drive to Stanley Park. https://heyya.ca/
Vancouver Lookout
You may have heard of the Calgary Tower and the CN Tower, but did you know Vancouver has its own Vancouver Lookout? Get a unique 360-degree view of the city after taking a 168 metre ride up a glass elevator.