We’re looking forward to seeing your faces in person again at the Winter 2023 Book Fair! Registration is now open at the link below. Please register by January 1, at which time numbers for meals need to be confirmed.
Registration
You can register through Eventbrite at this link. Please also let us know who will be attending from your organization by filling out this quick survey.
When registering, please indicate which meals you anticipate attending. A link to a survey for dietary restrictions is included in the confirmation email after registration and can be found here.
If you would like to register as an exhibitor, please email natassja@anansi.ca and you will be added to the exhibitor mailing list.
Dates
Book Fair Dates: Monday, Monday, February 13 to Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Location
The Parkside Hotel and Spa
810 Humboldt St.
Victoria, BC V8V 5B1
Phone: 1-855-616-3557 or 1-250-940-1200
We have a block of “Deluxe One Bedroom Suites” reserved for $169.00 a night (February 12th to 15th). You must book by December 29th to receive this pricing.
Please call the Parkside directly at 250.940.1200 or 1.855.616.3557 to reserve and say you’re with the WBRA Book Fair. The Parkside will allow free cancellation or modification of your reservation up to 24 hours before arrival, so there’s no downside to reserving your spot early!
The parking rate is $12 per day for event attendees, and overnight parking is $17 per night.
Schedule of Events
Monday, February 13
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Set-up for reps – Urban Ballroom
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Book Fair Exhibit Hours – Urban Ballroom
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception and Author Speed Dating
Tuesday, February 14
8:30 am to 9:00 am Continental Breakfast – West Lobby
8:45 am to 5:00 pm Group Buying Sessions – James Bay Room
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Book Fair Exhibit Hours – Urban Ballroom
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm Catered lunch in the City Club Lounge
12:45 pm to 5:00 pm Book Fair Exhibit Hours – Urban Ballroom
Wednesday, February 15
8:30 am to 9:00 am Continental Breakfast – West Lobby
8:45 am to 5:00 pm Group Buying Sessions – James Bay Room
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Book Fair Exhibit Hours – Urban Ballroom
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm Catered lunch in the City Club Lounge
12:45 pm to 5:00 pm Book Fair Exhibit Hours – Urban Ballroom
Covid Restrictions
We would like to request that all attendees wear a mask whenever possible.
Cocktail Party and Lunches
Meals will be hosted in the City Club Lounge at the Parkside, catered by Truffles. Please select the number of meals you will be attending on the registration page. A survey of dietary restrictions will be included in your confirmation email.
Group Buying Schedule
The exhibitor presentation schedule will be announced later this year.