Join Us in Osoyoos, BC for 2009!

Those flying to Penticton, BC for "Survivor Osoyoos" are urged to support
Air Canada as our official sponsor and to take advantage of our Special Convention Discounts! *

How to Book Special Rate Flights:
To make reservations and claim special discounts online:  **   
 

1. Go to the website: aircanada.com
2. ENTER the BCMA's "Survivor Osoyoos" Promotional Code: FXQMN8D1 in the Search panel.
3. ENTER your travel dates, number of passengers, where you will fly from, and “Penticton, British Columbia YYF” as your destination. ***
4. CLICK “Search” to view and SELECT your flight options.
   CLICK “Continue”.
5. Review your itinerary, final quote details, and rules and conditions displayed. CLICK the check box to confirm your acceptance and 
   CLICK  "Continue".
6. ENTER your Aeroplan number and password, if applicable, OR
   CLICK “Continue as Guest”.
7. ENTER your passenger name, trip preferences and contact info. CLICK “Continue”.
8. ENTER payment (credit card) information and billing address. RE-TYPE your email address as prompted to generate an electronic ticket and itinerary to the address you specified for presentation at the airport.

For information or assistance, please call Air Canada Reservations toll free:
1-888-247-2262.  Please be prepared to provide the BCMA "Survivor Osoyoos" Promotional Code: FXQMN8D1.  

*  Discounts are applied to the fare at the time the Air Canada tickets are purchased on aircanada.com. Any tickets for travel to "Survivor Osoyoos" not purchased on aircanada.com will not qualify for any benefits provided by the Meetings and Conventions Product.
**   If booking through a travel agent, your agent must book online and enter the same BCMA "Survivor Osoyoos" Promotional Code provided above to claim the special rate, and must abide by the applicable fare rules contained in Air Canada's tariffs.
*** Travel period begins Monday, October 12, 2009 & ends Tuesday, October 20, 2009. 

NEW!
Airporter Service Now Available to/from Osoyoos!
Registrants MUST reserve their arrival Airport Shuttle seats when registering for "Survivor Osoyoos". Shuttle service will be operated by Host Committee volunteers from the Penticton Museum, Wednesday thru Saturday, October 14-17, 2009.

Travel time is approximately 45 minutes.

All flights into Penticton Airport route through YVR in Vancouver (even from the East), & have 3 arrival times & 3 departure times at Penticton, daily:

Flight Arrivals:   Departure Flights:
  8:57am   6:15am
17:07pm   9:20am
23:02pm 17:35pm

Departure Shuttles will be booked by Registrants thru the Registration Desk at "Survivor Osoyoos" and will leave Osoyoos for the Penticton Airport approximately 1:45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time.

Cost per Passenger: $10.00 (Cash only, payable to the Driver upon arrival or departure. Receipts available upon request).

BCMA, from completed Registration forms, will prepare Passenger Lists for Shuttle drivers from Penticton, per applicable flight arrivals.
Early reservations are much appreciated.

Thanks to Penticton Museum for providing this valuable service!

 Additional Travel Options:
BC Ferries (Sailing Schedule & Reservations): 1-888-223-3779
Website: www.bcferries.com

 Professional & Travel Assistance Bursaries:

Canadian Museums Association Bursary Program
As a "provincial workshop", this year's "Survivor Osoyoos" qualifies for bursaries from the Canadian Museums Association Bursary Fund
normally reserved for pre-conference workshops.

Download the CMA Bursary Fund Application form (PDF).

For inquiries by phone: 613-567-0099 ext. 228 
Or by email at: vchikuru@museums.ca