T.O.D.S. Meeting Information: Getting Here

Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley and boasts all the amenities of a major city.  Located approximately 400 kms (240 miles) from Vancouver and 600 kms (360 miles) from Calgary on Highway 97.  Kelowna is 150 km (90 miles) north of the United States Border, and is easily accessible by air, and by bus and car via Highway 1, 3 or 5. Click here for driving directions.

Driving Directions

  • From Vancouver BC
    Hwy 1 East to Hope. Follow either Hwy 5 or Hwy 3 to Kelowna Via Highway 5, the Coquihalla Highway connects to Highway 97C - the Coquihalla Connector - and then on to Highway 97 North to Kelowna . (395 km 237 miles) Via Highway 3 , the Hope Princeton Highway connects to Highway 97 North to Kelowna (471 km 283 miles)
  • From Northern BC
    Via Hwy 97 south & Connector South on Hwy 97 south to Kamloops, and then take Hwy 5 south to Merrit and then connects to Highway 97C - the Coquihalla Connector to Kelowna Via Hwy 97 south Pass through Cache Creek, Kamloops and Vernon to Kelowna
  • From Calgary
    Via Highway 1 , the Trans Canada Highway connects to Highway 97A South and Highway 97 South to Kelowna (602 km 361 miles)
  • From Seattle
    Via Interstate 5 to Vancouver connects to Highway 1, Highway 5 and Highway 97C North (504 km 313 miles)
  • From Spokane
    Via Highway 395 connects to Highway 3 West and Highway 33 (408 km 245 miles)

Air Travel

Kelowna International Airport is the 10th busiest airport in Canada with daily direct departures to Seattle, Vancouver , Victoria , Calgary , Edmonton and Toronto .  As well, the Shell Aero Centre welcomes private aircraft and provides pilot services such as sleeping quarters, cooking facilities and 24-hour customs. Click here for airport and access information.

Shuttle / Taxi Services:  
Kelowna Airporter 1-877-235-6962
Kelowna Airporter (Local) 250-765-0182
Kelowna Transit System 250-860-8121
Vernon Airporter 1-250-542-7574
Penticton Airporter 1-250-492-0292
Checkmate Cabs 250-861-1111
Donchuck Ventures (Cabs) 250-860-2663
Budget Car & Truck Rental 250-491-7368
Enterprise Rent A Car 250-979-0299
Airports  
Kelowna International Airport Terminal 250-765-5125
  visit website
Shell Aero Centre (Private Terminal) 250-765-8155
Air Carriers  
Air Canada Reservations 1-888-247-2262
Air Canada Local Flight Information 250-765-8777
  visit website
Central Mountain Air 1-888-865-8585
  visit website
Westjet Reservations 1-800-538-5696
Westjet Flight Information 1-877-929-8646
  visit website
Horizon Air Reservations 1-800-547-9308

2010 FUND RAISER INFORMATION

Click here for details on the 2010 Silent Auction Fund Raiser.

FEEDBACK & EVALUATIONS

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You can post your evaluation about any of the speakers, venue, food, and the meeting quality. We would love to know your opinion!

FUTURE MEETING DATES

October 20-22, 2011 **These dates changed**
October 25-27, 2012
October 24-26, 2013

WHERE?

2010 FEATURED SPEAKERS

Hands-on Clinics
Limited Attendance & Must Pre-Register

Friday October 29 1:30pm-4:30pm
Dr. Richard Mounce

Saturday October 30 1:30pm-4:30pm
Ms. Cheri Wu, RDH


Regular Featured Speakers
Thursday October 28-6pm-9pm

Ms. Bethany Valachi, PT 
Ms. Jo-Anne Jones, RDH 

Friday October 29-8:30am-4:30pm

Dr. Richard Mounce
Dr. Izchak Barzilay

Ms. Patti DiGangi, RDH
Dr. Edith Blondell-Hill 
Dr. William Waggoner 
Dr. Samsom Ng 
Mr. Peter Barry 

Sat. October 30-8:30am-12:30pm
Dr. Chris Wyatt & Dr. Jeff Coil - Joint Presentation
Ms. Cheri Wu, RDH
Dr. Nita Mazurat 
Ms. Debbie Preissl & Ms. Paddy Briggs - Joint Presentation
Dr. Mark Kwon

Sat. October 30 12:30pm-3:00pm 
TODS AGM with Keynote Speakers: Dr. Bruce Ward and Ms. Cheryl Landrigan  
(session will be restricted to dentists only)  
BCDHA Meeting and Luncheon
 

2010 CONCURRENT EVENTS

*NEW TIME*
Thursday October 28  4pm-6pm

College of Dental Hygienists of BC - Information will be posted soon
 

Thursday October 28-6pm-9pm 

MeyersNorrisPenny LLP 
Patterson Dental
3M ESPE
with guest Sinclair Dental
Ocean Ceramics 
 

Friday October 29-8:30am-4:30pm 
Okanagan College Dental Assisting Alumni 1974-2010
University of British Columbia Alumni Meet & Greet
Exan Mercedes Training Centre 

LINKS

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