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  • Thursday, August 11th

    Fairmont Château Laurier

  • 12:00pm – 7:00pm

    Conference Registration

    French Corridor, Lobby Level

  • Ottawa Dine Around

    Conference delegates will receive information about Ottawa Tourism’s Flash Your Badge Program in advance. Delegates simply need to show their CAPG conference name badge at participating locations, entitling you and a companion to discounts at a variety of restaurants and attractions. Reservations may be required at participating restaurants.

  • 9:00pm – 11:00pm

    Hospitality Suite

    Presidential Suite 558, Fifth Level

  • Friday, August 12th

    Fairmont Château Laurier

  • 7:30am – 4:00pm

    Conference Registration

    French Corridor, Lobby Level

  • 7:30am - 8:30am

    Welcome Breakfast

    Executive Boardroom, Mezzanine Level

  • 8:30am - 8:45am

    Official Opening Ceremonies

  • 9:20am

    Bus departs for Rideau Hall

    Bus will be parked at the front of the hotel

  • 9:50am

    Meet the Tour Guide

    Guide will meet companions at the Fountain of Hope, located in front of the residence, 10 minutes before the scheduled visit. There is a 10-minute walk to the residence during which time companions will be briefed about the grounds.

    Note: All visitors must go through a metal detector and bags will be visually searched by a security agent.It is recommended that visitors leave backpacks or personal effects on the bus. Cameras, video recorders, backpacks and large bags are not permitted in the residence.

  • 10:00am

    Guide Tour of Rideau Hall

  • 10:45am - 11:15pm

    Self-Tour

    Brochure of grounds for self-guided tour available.

  • 11:20am

    Bus departs for Signatures Restaurant, Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School

    Ballroom, Lobby Level

    Bus will be parked at same location as drop-off. Bus lay-by is located on Princess Avenue, near Sussex Gate.

  • 11:30am - 1:10pm

    Lunch at Signatures Restaurant

  • 1:15pm

    Bus Departs for Laurier House

    Bus will be waiting in round about in front of building at same location as drop-off.

  • 1:30pm

    Meet Tour Guide at Laurier House Visitors Centre

    Viewing of 10 minute video about the history of Laurier House.

  • 1:40pm - 2:15pm

    Guided Tour of Laurier House

  • 2:20pm

    Beverages on the Porch of Laurier House

    Catered by: All Saints

  • Optional Activity: Self-Guided Walk of Prime Ministers’ Row

    Prime Ministers’ Row is a large-scale, national legacy project to transform Ottawa’s Laurier Avenue East into Canada’s first ‘Street Museum’ and centre for political discourse. Laurier Avenue East has served as a gathering place for nation-builders since 1867, and its role in the social and political story of Canada is unparalleled; the street and its environs have been home to ten Prime Ministers and seven Fathers of Confederation.

    Find out more: www.pmr-apm.ca

  • 3:00pm

    Bus Departs for Fairmont Chateau Laurier

  • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

    Transportation to Host Board Night Event

  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm

    Host Board Night – Ottawa Police Services Board, Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park

    Delegates and companions are invited to join us for a casual dinner and local entertainment in one of Ottawa’s newest hot spots, Lansdowne Park.

    Note: Buses will begin to return guests to the hotel starting at 8:30 pm.

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  • 9:00pm - 11:00pm

    Hospitality Suite

    Presidential Suite 558, Fifth Floor

  • Saturday, August 13th

    Fairmont Château Laurier

  • 8:00am - 4:00pm

    Conference Registration

    French Corridor, Lobby Level

  • 10:00am

    Walk to Parliament Buildings

    This is a five minute walk.

  • 10:20am

    Meet Guide at Front Gate of Parliament Buildings

    Note: All visitors must clear security check – no large bags allowed (purses are ok). You will need proper identification to get through security.

  • 10:30am

    Guided Tour of Parliament

  • 11:15am

    Self-Guided Tour of Parliament & Boutique

    No additional tickets are required to access the Peace Tower (a bird’s eye view of the National Capital Region) and the Memorial Chamber (commemorates Canadians who have lost their lives in military service).

    The Boutique is located in Room 255-S of Centre Block.

  • 11:45am

    Bus Departs for National Art Gallery

    Bus will be parked at 90 Wellington at the Terry Fox statue across from Parliament Hill.

  • 11:50am

    Lunch at Cafétéria Des Beaux-Arts

    Reserved seating. Guests select and pay for their own lunches.

  • 1:00pm

    Masterpiece Tour of the National Art Gallery

    Guided tour of the Permanent Collection.

  • 2:00pm

    Self-Guided Tour of the National Art Gallery and Gift Shop

  • 2:35pm

    Bus departs for Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Companions may also choose to walk back through the By-Ward Market on their own (about a 15 minute walk).

    The bus will be parked in the semi-circle near the glass rotunda at the Group Entrance

  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm

    Cocktail Reception

    French Corridor, Lobby Level

  • 7:00pm - 11:00pm

    CAPG Gala Dinner, Awards & Entertainment

    Ballroom, Lobby Level

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