Convention Program

[Photo] Combine your love of Roses with your love for travel. The World Rose Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada will expand your rose network through education and social events. While in Vancouver, you can enjoy the majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage all which make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world to visit.

During the day, you can take in the comprehensive educational programs featuring top lecturers and guest speakers from around the world which promise to be stimulating and thought provoking. Also during the day, there will be tours of local public and private gardens that will highlight the array of roses in the host city of Vancouver.

The social events are the perfect opportunity to network with your Rosarian peers. The Vancouver’s World Rose Convention program will be filled with a variety of activities including an exciting Welcoming Reception, unique evening events, daily city tours, and a final banquet to celebrate the events highlights.

The convention will feature a variety of pre and post convention tours opening up your travel opportunities to see the spectacular province of British Columbia and area.

This event is the perfect opportunity to allow visitors to immerse themselves in the Canadian experience while enjoying the Rose.

To print the Conference Program, click here.
To print the updated Lecture Series Schedule, click here.
To print the Tour and Social Event Program, click here.
To print the Registration Brochure, click here.

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WFRS 2009 Meeting Schedule

Did you know…?

Imagine - A rose with your name on it.

Enter a draw to name a rose by registering and paying for the Rose Convention and booking your accommodation at the Westin Bayshore Hotel by October 15, 2008. The "Name a Rose" contest is sponsored by breeder Brad Jalbert of Select Roses.