Every two years, the 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario get together to “tour” a different
part of this amazing province of ours in order to learn, share and network with their colleagues in different geographic and municipal situations.

In September, 2010, over one hundred senior managers, Directors, municipal councillors and
Chairs from Conservation Authorities all across Ontario will meet and examine the unique character and special features of the Mississippi and Rideau watersheds in Eastern Ontario.

Registration

Click here to download the registration form.

Early Bird Registration
October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 — $625 per person

Registration
April 1 to June 4, 2010 — $675 per person

Book your stay at the Monterey — Canada’s First Carbon Neutral Company

Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre
2259 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
1-800-565-1311 | www.monterey.ca

Enjoy your room overlooking the tranquil waters of the Rideau River for $119/night. Call early to book and avoid disappointment. Be sure to reference our Biennial Tour Reservation Number 169862 when reserving or ask to speak to Andrea Vinette. Rooms will be held until August 20, 2010.

What's Planned?

Sunday September 19, 2010

	Registration
	Meet and Greet Dinner at the Monterey Inn Resort and Conference Centre

Monday, September 20, 2010

	Travel to the heart of the Ottawa Valley and the Town of Almonte. Nestled along the Mississippi River, learn about the development challenges of an historical village dealing with modern demands.
	Visit Almonte’s hydro-electric station that carries on the Town’s proud tradition of waterpower and provides a modern source of “green power.”
	Experience the natural beauty and historic grandeur of the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area and continue through the Maple Syrup Capital of Lanark County.
	Enjoy lunch in the Town of Perth, known as the “Prettiest Town in Ontario,” where the streets are lined with heritage homes and shops — all within a stone’s throw of the lovely Tay River.
	Stroll through Perth’s Stewart and Code Parks to the Haggart Island Dams to learn about the challenges of this dam reconstruction project.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

	Wind your way through the Village of Manotick to view and discuss shoreline development issues.
	Enjoy a paddle on the Rideau Canal — a National Historic Site of Canada, a Canadian Heritage River and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
	View one of Lt.-Col. John By’s lock stations — an engineering marvel from the nineteenth century.
	Investigate and learn about the Baxter Conservation Area and the Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre
	Inspect Ottawa’s first gold LEED certified building and home of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, the Ottawa Septic System Office, Ottawa Stewardship Council and the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation.
	Explore the heritage, natural attractions, delightful shops and the small town hospitality of Merrickville — the “Jewel of the Rideau.”
	Enjoy an evening boat cruise along the Ottawa River in our Nation’s Capital.

Wedneday, September 22

Breakfast Wrap-up

Be part of this green event!
Aside from staying at a carbon neutral resort, the MVC and RVCA will reduce everyone’s
footprint and offset the carbon from this event by planting trees in spring 2011. Think about car pooling! Check back for details on how to connect with other participants for car pool opportunities.

Be a Sponsor!
With over one hundred delegates from accross Ontario, the 2010 Biennial Tour offers an excellent sponsorship opportunity. Showcase your services to an intereseted, professional audience made up of prominent municipal representatives and conservation leaders (Consevation Authority board members and senior staff).

Watch for more details on how you can get involved or contact Suzanne or Diane (contact information below).

Questions? Contact: