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Join Us in Nanaimo, BC for 2010!
Air Travel - How to Book Special Rate Flights
Air Canada (including Air Canada Jazz), has been selected as the official Canadian airline for BCMA's Conference 2010: "I, Museum - Community, Technology, Opportunity and is offering special discounts to the first 100 delegates, presenters, instructors, exhibitors and guest speakers.
Those flying to Nanaimo, BC for Conference 2010 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: **
- Go to the website: aircanada.com
- ENTER the BCMA's Conference 2010 Promotional Code: (New Number Pending) in the Search panel.
- ENTER your travel dates, number of passengers, where you will fly from, and “Nanaimo, British Columbia NEW” as your destination. ***
- CLICK “Search” to view and SELECT your flight options.
CLICK “Continue”.
- Review your itinerary, final quote details, and rules and conditions displayed. CLICK the check box to confirm your acceptance and
CLICK "Continue".
- ENTER your Aeroplan number and password, if applicable, OR
CLICK “Continue as Guest”.
- ENTER your passenger name, trip preferences and contact info. CLICK “Continue”.
- 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: (New Number Pending).
* 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.
All flights into Nanaimo airport route through YVR in Vancouver.
Additional Travel Options:
BC Ferries (Sailing Schedule & Reservations): 1-888-223-3779
Website: www.bcferries.com
Travel Assistance Bursaries:
Canadian Museums Association Bursary Program
For Pre-Conference Workshops, BCMA's Conference 2010 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
BCMA's Travel Assistance Bursary Program
For Conference 2010, the BCMA will offer a limited number of $250.00 Travel Assistance Bursaries to delegates-in-need representing current BCMA Institutional Members.
To Apply:
1. Write to the BCMA to formally request a Travel Assistance Bursary;
2. Include in your letter a brief budget statement listing your:
a) Registration fees;
b) Travel & accommodation expenses, &
c) Your projected Total Cost to participate.
Please indicate any & all other confirmed bursaries or financial
assistance you will receive to participate at Conference 2010;
3. Submit your application by the deadline (postmarked no later than)
October 22, 2010 to:
BC Museums Association
"Travel Assistance Bursaries"
# 204, 26 Bastion Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1H9
Please Note: Travel Assistance Bursaries will be paid to successful applicants following Conference 2010 & confirmation of attendance.
For more information, please contact BCMA's Member Services Coordinator at: (250) 356-5700
Or email: Members@museumsassn.bc.ca
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