Join Us in Nelson! The CPHA is hosting its first ever membership convention September 19th to 23rd, 2020 in Nelson, British Columbia.
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Join Us in Nelson! The CPHA is hosting its first ever membership convention September 19th to 23rd, 2020 in Nelson, British Columbia. We are excited to be partnering with the Great Northern Railway Historical Society. This will be their first joint event, and their first convention in Canada. Nelson and the surrounding Kootenay region is host to a fascinating railway and cultural history, where the CPR and GNR featured front and centre. The region also boasts beautiful scenery, fantastic restaurants and attractions, and entertainment for the entire family. For more information and to stay up-to-date on the latest news, visit cptracks.ca and our Facebook page. Or contact Scott Calvert, Nelson2020 Co-chair, at 604-562-1022 or scottcalvert@shaw.ca. All images this page courtesy Michael Dill/Quantum Lens Photography.
REGISTRATION
Complete the registration form included
in this mailing of CP TRACKS, or visit
our registration page online at cptracks.ca/
nelson2020.
*NOTE: Space is limited on some tours by
bus or venue capacity. Registrations will be
treated on a first come, first served basis so
register early!
Included with registration:
Friday evening “Meet and Greet”
Nelson Heritage Tram rides
Heritage Tram shop tour with CPR 8605 eases its train off of the barge at Slocan City. Rail-marine
operations were a distinctive feature of Kootenay railroading.
wine and cheese reception Mark Horne photo
All Clinics
Models and Photo Display room access
Convention Mug
HOTEL
The Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Prestige Lakeside Resort
Centre is our host for the week and the centre Telephone 250.352.7222
of all activities and tours. Deluxe Mountain view $149.95
Deluxe Lake view $169.95
Reservations
To get the convention rate, call the hotel and
book under “Nelson 2020.” Prestige Inn
Please note that 3rd party services will not 6-10 min. walk to the Convention Centre
have access to the reduced price. You may Telephone 250.352.3595
also arrange to have them call you to make the Deluxe Mountain view $119.95
booking by emailing Deluxe Lake view $139.95
plrconventions@prestigehotels.ca . All prices in Canadian dollars.
The Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre will be the host hotel for
Nelson2020. Image courtesy Prestige Hotels
TOURS
Nelson Heritage Bus Tour
Monday, Sept 21st - morning
with local heritage speakers
$32.00 pre registration required
Explore the charming (and hilly) city of
Nelson from the comfort of a tour bus. Nelson
is known for its varied and well preserved
architecture and colourful history.
Followed by free time for lunch and shopping
on Baker Street, which also hosts a variety of
great local eateries.
Historic and immaculately restored SS Moyie is a feature stop on the
“SilverySlocan” tour. Image courtesy Kootenay Lake Archives
Touchstones Nelson Museum of
The Silvery Slocan Tour Art & History
Saturday, September 19th Monday, Sept 21st - afternoon
CP & GN focus Reception to follow
$68.00 pre registration required $16.00 pre registration required
Start with a visit to the recently restored On Track: Kootenay Railways is a brand new
CPR station in Nelson BC, former Division exhibition in the main gallery, made possible
headquarters for railway and steamship through a Columbia Basin Trust grant that the
operations in the Kootenays. We will also visit CPHA and GNRHS helped secure. A reception
the historic mining ghost-town of Sandon with light refreshments will be provided.
including its operating powerhouse, museum, The museum features a lovely gift-shop with
former CPR V4a 0-8-0 6947, mining rail works from many local artists.
equipment and a collection of Brill trolleys.
A drive through the historic “Valley of the Monday’s tours are consecutive and the
Ghosts” takes us past relics of the mining and morning tour ends where the afternoon begins.
narrow gauge K&S operations to historic and The bus is available between the convention
scenic Kaslo, where renowned author Bob hotel and museum in the afternoon.
Turner will accompany us on our visit to the
restored CPR sternwheeler SS Moyie. Kaslo
also features a preseved CPR wood caboose,
and the Kaslo station with visitor centre
and model railway diorama of the town.
Historic Kaslo features dozens of heritage
buildings, craft brewery, restaurants and
a charming main street all adjacent to the
SS Moyie National Historic Site.
*NOTE: All prices are in Canadian dollars. Restored CPR Nelson station. B Stokes photo
TOURS
Nelson to Rossland via Castlegar GN Nelson Line Tour - Rail Tour A
Rail Tour B Tuesday, Sept 22nd
Tuesday, Sept 22nd $82.00 (subject to change due to insurance)
$74.00 pre registration required pre registration required
Following the still-operating CPR tracks Includes a 45-minute train trip on the old
west of Nelson, we pass several historic and Nelson & Fort Sheppard line between
operational hydro-electric dams along the Fruitvale and Columbia Gardens through
Kootenay River. Visit the beautifully restored the beautiful Beaver valley.
CPR station museum in Castlegar. Then to Visit the Salmo museum and their original GN
the Historic Rossland Museum Discovery station. The people of Salmo are very excited
Centre where we learn about the many to have us visit their small town.
railways racing to be in the Rossland area Short stops at: Ymir, the Pend d’Oreille
during the mining boom, and the important bridges at Waneta and the Fort Sheppard
smelter at Trail. We then head to the Golden township markers. We also visit the Golden
City Railway Modellers Club layout depicting City Railway Modellers Club layout depicting
Rossland, BC ca. 1900 to 1950. Take a short Rossland, BC ca. 1900 to 1950. Price includes
round trip to see the Pend d’Oreille bridges lunch in Salmo.
at Waneta and the markers for the old Fort
Sheppard. Finally we stop at Salmo’s restored
GN station and museum.
Price includes lunch.
Ainsworth Hot Springs
Wednesday, Sept. 23rd
Non-rail tour
$50.00 pre registration required
An early bus departure for a beautiful 45
minute ride up the north arm of Kootenay N&FS railway’s GP9 approaches Columbia Gardens with a train of
Lake is followed with breakfast at the veneer headed for the US. B. Stokes photo
Ktunaxa Grill, featuring Indigenous inspired
cuisine. Then, outdoor soaking in the unique
Nelson Electric Tramway
Ainsworth Hot Springs pool and cave, Shop Tour w/ wine and cheese
overlooking beautiful Kootenay Lake and the reception
Purcell Mountains. Evening of Tuesday, Sept. 22nd.
Price includes bus ride, entrance to the hot Free travel on the tram for convention
springs, and locker rental. Pay for your own attendees displaying their namebadge.
breakfast of choice at the Ktunaxa Grill. Runs 11:10 am – 4:30 pm daily.
Swimsuits and towels can be rented for $3. The tram travels the waterfront between the
We plan to be back to the hotel no later than Prestige Resort and Lakeside Rotary Park,
3pm in anticipation of the evening banquet. with a stop below the Prestige Inn.
GETTING TO NELSON
Calgary By Air
Kamloops The Nelson airport is very small and is for
charters and helicopter flights only.
The Castlegar airport is a 30 min drive.
The Cranbrook airport is a 3 hour drive.
Nelson
There is BC Transit bus and taxi service from
Vanvouver
Castlegar to Nelson.
By Rail
Seattle Spokane Amtrak’s closest stops are in Whitefish MT,
Sandpoint ID, and Spokane WA.
GNRHS has organized a shuttlebus charter
from Spokane for $131.25 each way.
663 kms (412 miles) from Vancouver Depart to Nelson Friday, Sept 18th afternoon.
624 kms (387 miles) from Calgary Return to Spokane Thursday, Sept 24th.
237 kms (148 miles) from Spokane Details available through GNRHS.org.
SOCIALS & BANQUET
Friday Meet and Greet
All invited! Entry included in your
registration. Refreshments and cash bar.
Monday Burger Buffet BBQ
Join us on the hotel restaurant patio
overlooking Kootenay Lake. Build your own
beef and vegetarian burgers, salads, beverage
and dessert.
Image courtesy Ainsworth Hot Springs $25 - tax and gratuity included
Optional Craft Beer Tasting
$10 for a flight of your choice of 4 local craft
beers.
Convention Banquet
Buffet style with BBQ Salmon, Baby Back
Ribs, Vegetarian Lasagna, salads, beverages
and dessert.
$55 - tax and gratuity included
Streetcar #23 and Shops. Michael Dill photo
APPAREL AND SWAG *NOTE: All prices are in Canadian dollars. Polo shirts are navy coloured – Harriton 5.6 oz - 65% polyester / 35% cotton pique, wrinkle resistant, soft blend reduces shrinkage. $32.00 Journey Fleece Vests are charcoal coloured – 100% polyester anti-pill fleece, fleece chin guard, lined pockets, audio port in pocket. $39.00 Convention Cap with Velcro closure $12.00 Extra 15oz. Convention Mugs $8.00 *Orders must be received by August 16th to assure delivery. Ordered apparel and mugs are provided from our supplier based on advance registration requests, and will not be available for late registrations or registrations at the convention site. Orders will be delivered at convention check-in.
CPHA SHIRTS
Men’s or women’s long sleeve, 100% cotton
denim button-down shirts with left-chest
pocket. $45
CP 4064 leads two CLC B-units in to Nelson Yard in
July 1967. Mike Barone photo
Men’s sizing chart.
CLINICS
There will be dozens of presentations on all
kinds of topics relating to the GNR and CPR.
Ladies’ sizing chart.
Clinics are scheduled from Saturday evening
through to Wednesday morning. Details on
topics and presenters will be finalized and
communicated closer to the event. If you are
interested in presenting on a topic please let us
know!
MODEL & PHOTO DISPLAY
Bring your work-in-
progress or completed
models and photos to
display. Admire the great
skills of fellow members.
Talk with others to get
tips, problem solve, and
share ideas.
CONVENTION TIMECARD (preliminary schedule subject to changes)
Friday, September 18 9:30 - 10:30 am Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
2:00 – 4:00 pm Registration Lobby 10:45 - 11:45 am Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
4:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner on your own 12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own
6:00 – 7:00 pm Registration Lobby 1:30 - 3:30 pm Touchstone Museum Tour
7:00 – 9:00 pm Meet & Greet and Orientation and reception
3:30 - 4:30 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
4:00 - 8:00 pm Burger Buffet Patio BBQ
Saturday, September 19 4:00 - 8:00 pm Craft Beer Tasting
6:00 – 8:00 am Buffet breakfast available 7:00 - 9:00 pm Display Room Take down
7:00 - 7:30 am Registration Lobby 7:00 - 8:00 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
7:45 am Bus Loads for Silvery Slocan 8:15 - 9:15 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
Tour
8:00 am - 5:30 pm Silvery Slocan Tour
4:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner on your own Tuesday, September 22
7:00 - 10:00 pm Display Room set up 6:00 - 8:00 am Buffet breakfast available
7:00 - 8:00 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA) 7:45 am Bus Loads for Rail Tours
8:15 - 9:15 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Rail Tour A; Nelson Line
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Rail Tour B; Nelson to Rossland
8:15 - 9:15 am Tentative Clinic TBA
Sunday, September 20 9:30 - 10:30 am Tentative Clinic TBA
6:00 – 8:00 am Buffet breakfast available 10:45 - 11:45 am Tentative Clinic TBA
7:00 am – 3:00 pm GNRHS Board of Directors 12:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
Meeting 2:00 - 3:00 pm Tentative Clinic TBA
9:00 – 10:00 am Registration Lobby 3:15 - 4:15 pm Tentative Clinic TBA
9:00 – 11:00 am CPHA Executive and Members 6:30 - 9:30 pm Nelson Heritage Tram Shop
Meeting Tour and Reception
9:00 am – 9:00 pm Display Room Open 5:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner on your Own
11:00 am – 12:00 pm CPHA Document Research 7:00 - 8:00 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
Clinic 8:15 - 9:15 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
2:00 - 3:00 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
3:15 - 4:15 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
4:00 - 5:00 pm Registration Lobby Wednesday, September 23
4:30 - 6:30 pm Dinner on your Own 6:00 - 8:00 am Buffet breakfast
6:30 - 7:30 pm GNRHS Business Meeting 8:00 am Bus Loads for Non-Rail Tour
7:00 - 8:00 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA) 8:15 am to 3:00 pm Ainsworth Non-Rail Tour
8:15 - 9:15 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA) 8:15 - 9:15 am Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
9:30 - 10:30 am Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
10:45 - 11:45 am Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
Monday, September 21 12:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
6:00 - 8:00 am Buffet breakfast 2:00 – 3:00 pm Clinic (topic & presenter TBA)
9:15 am Bus Loads for Nelson Heritage 3:00 – 6:00 pm Free time/Rest Break
Tour 6:00 – 6:30 pm Social Time, No Host Bar
9:30 am - 1:30 pm Nelson Heritage Tour 6:30 – 8:00 pm Banquet
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Display Room Open 8:00 pm Awards and Raffle Prizes
8:15 - 9:15 am Clinic (topic & presenter TBA) 9:30 pm Adjourn Convention
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