CGI Canadian Locations 2012
This year there are two sites in Canada.
Midland, Ontario & Osoyoos, British Columbia
For Festival locations outside of Canada, please visit the www.cgi.org site.
Best Western Highland Inn & Conference Centre,
Midland, Ontario, Canada
Spend the Feast in Ontario’s summer playground area along the shores of Georgian Bay.
Midland is known for its incredible natural beauty and outdoor activities like hiking and also for its abundance of tourism facilities. However, the feast is about spending time with the Family of God, worshipping and appreciating God’s blessings together. Most of the group activities will be done within a 10 mile radius and will allow for the whole church to eat, play and fellowship together. As such any location that displays the blessings of God is blessed indeed.
Area Attractions
Discovery Bay.
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
Several Museums
Gorgeous Beaches (cold water though at this time of year)
Wye Marsh – great hiking, see real beaver dams, etc
Shopping, Theatres, etc
Little Lake Park – Great Hiking, playgrounds and beach volleyball courts
Horseshoe Valley Tree Top walking, zip lines, trails, etc
Canada’s Largest Corn Maze
Simply enjoy nature by viewing the beautiful fall colours in the area.
Local Restaurants: Lilly’s Italian and several Harbour Restaurants are recommended n the area
Restaurants within a few meters are: Boston Pizza, Kelseys, Tim Hortons and McDonalds.
Swiss Chalet and many others are also nearby so every taste and desire can be met.
Accommodations
The host facility, Best Western Highland Resort, has an attractive and comfortable meeting facility and an atrium for fellowshipping together in regardless of the weather. They also provide free breakfasts and three church luncheons will also occur for everyone to enjoy fellowshipping together at this site.
The guest rooms featuring two queen size beds with the church taking up one wing of the hotel so family is on both sides. The rooms are affordable and very clean. We strongly suggest you take a tour of the facility at www.bestwesternmidland.com/
Church Services
Church services are held right on the grounds. Visitors to this Canadian feast site will feel at home. Adrian Davis is committed to serving as Feast Coordinator working to ensure all your needs are met. A variety of speakers will be available to provide you greater insight on God’s Holy Days, God’s Plan of Salvation and to help you put sound biblical principles to greater use in your life.
We will continue the focus on making a positive influence in the lives of our teens and young adults and there will be Sabbath School classes daily for the children in the room that doubles as our hospitality room for informal meetings and luncheons. During the week there will be a couple of church luncheons provided.
Updates on speakers and activities will be provided from time to time at www.cgicanada.org
Location: Best Western Highland Inn & Conference Centre
924 King Street, Midland, ON, Canada L4R 4L3
Toll-Free: 800-461-4265
Phone:705-526-9307 Fax: 705-526-0099
Directions: Take Highway 400 north from Toronto, north of Barrie. Connect with Highway 93 (Exit 121) into Midland. Turn right on Highway 12. Travel east to the corner of Highway 12 and King Street.
Rates (Guaranteed rates are good until August 31, 2012, so book early.)
Guest Rooms (check in Sept 30 and leaving October 8th) 2 Queen Size Beds Can$79/night plus taxes (max 4 per room) (3 adults/room add$10/night, 4 adults/room add $20/night – Children 16 and under are free)
To book rooms call 800-461-4265 and state that you are with the “Church of God International Conference Block”.
Midland has other accommodations that will be close by including independent cottages visit the tourism websites for more information. We strongly encourage you to spend time together here at the Best Western to enhance the fellowship for everyone.
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Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort and Spa – Osoyoos, British Columbia
A true retreat, Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa places you in the heart of south Okanagan’s rich cultural landscape and Okanagan wine country, in an area known as “Napa of the North”. Surrounded by dramatic sun-drenched landscapes, miles and miles of vineyards, award winning wines, and incredible views of a very warm Lake Osoyoos, the resort is within reach of desert golf, luxurious spa experiences, swimming, horseback riding, and rock climbing and much more. The 5 star Spirit Ridge Resort boasts exacting details from nine-foot ceilings to gourmet kitchens, opulent bedrooms, plus spacious balconies and patios perfect for BBQs. This Retreat will provide great opportunity for fellowship, friends and family in a beautiful and warm setting. A very stunning scenic view of God’s Creation, Osoyoos gives us the perfect place to celebrate the Feast.
Osoyoos is a unique, vibrant, growing community located in the heart of Desert Wine Country. The semi-arid climate produces very hot, dry days in the summer and very mild days in the winter. Osoyoos Lake is the warmest fresh water lake in Canada and provides for great summer/fall activities. Osoyoos boasts having a very long golf season that can be experienced on one of two golf courses located in Osoyoos.
Experience the large selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables and sample local wines made from grapes grown right here in the South Okanagan. One of the most important fruit-growing centres in Canada, Osoyoos produces irresistible soft fruits like peaches and cherries. Roadside stands, U-pick orchards and the Market on Main continue to be favourite stops for residents and visitors. The Feast of Tabernacles is perfectly timed for enjoying fresh, ripe, delicious fruit.
Church Services will be located at the Spirit Ridge Conference Centre, just steps away from your room. Visitors to this Okanogan feast site will be in for a very special treat. A variety of speakers will be attending. We will continue the focus on being a positive influence in the lives of our teens and young adults providing Sabbath classes and bible studies geared for them.
Updates on activities will soon be posted at www.cgicanada.org and www.cgibc.org
A speakers schedule will also be available at a later time.
Location: Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa
1200 Rancher Creek Road
Osoyoos, British Columbia
Canada V0H 1V0
Toll free: 1.877.313.WINE (9463)
Local: 250.495.5445
Fax: 250.495.5447
Guest Rooms- available are 1, 2, or 3 bedroom units equipped with full size kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms with either king-size or two queen size beds, separate shower/bathtub, along with fully size laundry units. These rooms are spacious and luxurious. There are rooms available for persons with disabilities as well. You can view rooms at www.spiritridge.ca . Please contact Eric Jantzen for rate information or click on the link below as we cannot publish these low rates. Call Eric at 250-714-1117 or email at ericjantzen@shaw.ca Rates are guaranteed until August 31, 2012, so book early. We have been given very special rates for the Feast of Tabernacles 2012 that provide great value for high quality accommodation. To book rooms call toll free: 1.877.313.WINE (9463) and state that you are with the “Church of God International” and the promo code is “COG2012”.
If you prefer to book online please use the following link same: https://be2.innpoints.com/?hotelId=6W6HG&promoCode=COG2012&calendarMonth=2012-09-29 (this website will give you all the room options)
Directions: (Call Eric if you need any assistance in planning your travel.)
From Vancouver & area: Take Hwy. 1 East (The Trans-Canada) to Hope. Follow Hwy. 3 East to Osoyoos. Once in Osoyoos, Hwy 3 turns into Main Street. Continue on Main Street / Hwy 3, turn left on 45th Street and follow the signs to Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa.
From Calgary and area: Take Hwy. 1 West (The Trans-Canada) to Sicamous and follow Hwy. 97A South towards Vernon passing through Kelowna and Penticton and continue south on Hwy. 97 until you reach Osoyoos. Once in Osoyoos, drive east on Main Street / Hwy 3, turn left on 45th Street and follow the signs to Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa.
Flying-Direct flights from Vancouver to Penticton can be found through Air Canada. Flights to Kelowna from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver along with many other locations are also available.
If you are flying into Kelowna which is an international airport:
Drive south on Hwy. 97 and follow Hwy. 3 East to Osoyoos. At Osoyoos, turn left on Hwy. 3/Main Street. Continue on Main Street / Hwy 3, turn left on 45th Street and follow the signs to Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa.