2023 Location & Accommodations

How to get there and where to stay
View the information below for accommodation information including location, discounted room rates, how to book your room, and how to get to the 2023 CIF-IFC National Conference and 115th AGM.
Where to stay
Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo
A special group rate is available for Conference delegates at the Courtyard Nanaimo Marriott Hotel for $219 per night.
Click here to make your reservation.
Deadline to book at the special group rate: August 20, 2023.
Address:
Courtyard Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5J8
Coast Bastion Hotel
A special group rate is available for Conference delegates at the Coast Bastion Hotel, Nanaimo for $185/night (1 person) or $205/night (2 people).
Please call 1-800-716-6199 to make your reservation, and mention the Group Name “2023 CIF-IFC National Conference and 115th AGM” at the time of booking.
Deadline to book at the special group rate: August 24, 2023.
Address:
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street,
Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4
Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo Hotel
Price: 219/night + tax
Click here or call 250-754-6835 to book your stay.
Address:
Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo Hotel
70 Church Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5H4
How to get there
WestJet
WestJet is offering 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border.
To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed. Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.
Applicable Rules
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Nanaimo
- The travel period begins: 9/17/2023
- The travel period ends: 10/4/2023
- No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings.
Coupon Code: Guest web/Travel Agent web |
5V7S4QC |
Promo Code: Travel Agent GDS only |
WNP97 |
Helijet
Helijet is offering Conference delegates (plus his companion) a 15% discount on Nanaimo/Vancouver FULL Fare travel
Click here to book.
COUPON CODE: CIF-IFC23
Discount valid for travel between September 22-29, 2023
Deadline to make reservations with the coupon code: August 24, 2023.
How to get there
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
101 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8
Click here for directions to the Conference venue.