May 26-28, 2013 - Sooke, BC

A symposium to progress mountain biking tourism in BC.


About The Symposium

The MTB Tourism Symposium is a gathering of smart people with a vested interest in advancing the future of mountain biking tourism in British Columbia. Our goal is to unify the voice of the BC mountain biking tourism industry, and discuss the opportunities we have to drive more tourism to the province.

British Columbia has long been a major contributor to the world of mountain biking. From its clandestine beginnings to its growth into the mainstream, mountain biking has become an established form of outdoor recreation and lifestyle that people enjoy in every corner of the province. The diverse trails and inspiring landscapes that are cherished by so many British Columbians have caught the attention of riders from around the globe.

The program of the 2013 BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium is entitled Progression. It speaks to the opportunity for stakeholders and experts to gather and share insights and knowledge about how to progress toward a more sustainable and viable mountain bike tourism sector. Learn from the successes and challenges of those that have been working in the field and explore what is necessary to take BC’s mountain bike economy to the next level. The symposium will highlight accomplishments and underscore the steps needed to be taken to attract more riders to your destination.

Where & When

May 26-28, 2013

Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort
Sooke, BC.

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The Speakers

The symposium will feature presentations by the following organizations, as well as panel discussions and plenaries involving trail advocates, media specialists, First Nations representatives, business operators, and tourism marketing professionals.

  • Recreation Sites & Trails BC
  • Mountain Bike Tourism Assoc.
  • Red bull Canada
  • Crankworx
  • BC Bike Race
  • Tourism BC

 

 

Pre-Symposium Trail Development Workshop

IMBA Canada and the Sooke Bike Club will be conducting a pre-symposium trail development workshop on the 25th and 26th open to symposium participants or those simply interested in all aspects of recreation trail development.

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Who Should Attend?

The MTB Tourism Symposium is an event for anybody with a stake in increasing mountain bike-related travel to our province.

Attendees typically include:

  • Mtb/outdoor adventure tourism operators
  • Event promoters
  • Media specialists
  • Community Leaders
  • Land Managers

  • Park planners
  • Destination marketing organizations
  • Bike industry representatives
  • Trail advocates, builders and maintainers
  • Government and industry professionals

Schedule

To view the current detailed schedule including speakers and topics click on the following link:  MTB Tourism Symposium Schedule – final

 

Sunday May 26

  • 10AM – 12PM  •   Trail Development Workshop Overview: Symposium delegates may come early and see the results of the trail development workshop. Note: Full workshop begins Saturday

  • 2PM  •   Guided Rides: Bring your bike and join in on a spectacular ride  (open to all delegates)

  • 4PM – 7PM  •   Registration

  • 7PM – 9PM  •   Welcome Reception

Monday May 27

  • 7:30AM – 8AM  •   Delegate Registration

  • 8AM – 9:15AM  •   Breakfast and Opening Remarks

  • 9:15AM – 12PM  •  Morning Sessions (with coffee break)

  • 12PM – 1:30PM  •  Lunch and Keynote Speaker

  • 1:30PM – 4PM  •   Afternoon Sessions (with coffee break)

  • 4:30PM  •  Guided Rides

  • 8PM  •  Social Event

Tuesday May 28

  • 7:30AM – 8AM  •  Delegate Registration

  • 8AM – 9:15AM  •  Breakfast and Keynote Speaker

  • 9:15AM – 12PM  •  Morning Sessions (with coffee break)

  • 12PM – 1:30PM  •  Lunch and Keynote Speaker

  • 1:30PM – 3:00PM  •  Afternoon Sessions (with coffee break)

  • 3:00PM – 4:00PM  •   Wrap up Session and Closing Remarks

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You can register for the symposium online by clicking the link below.

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Contact

Got a Question?

For questions about the conference, please contact the MBTA Executive Director, Martin Littlejohn, using the form on the right or the email address below. We'll get back to you as soon as possible!

martin@mbta.ca

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