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SUMMARY:ARPA Conference and Energize Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Jump To:\n                                        Registration\n                            Accommodations\n                            Conference Theme\n                            Program\n                            Sponsorship & Tradeshow\n                            Call for Presentations\n                            Past Conferences\n                            Conference Evaluation Survey\n                    \n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n\n\nRegistration is NOW OPEN!\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to announce that registration is open for the 2025 ARPA Annual Conference & Energize Workshop – Alberta’s premier gathering of recreation and parks professionals\, leaders\, and changemakers. \n\n\n\nDates: October 23-25\, 2025Location: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise \n\n\n\n\nREgister now!\n\n\n\n\n2025 PricingRegular RatesMembers$995.00Non members$1\,195.00Students$595.00\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nARPA is committed to hosting an event that reflects the diversity of our province and the communities we serve. If you require any accommodations to support your participation\, please let us know during registration or contact us directly and we will ensure your experience is comfortable and meaningful! \n\n\n\nDelegate and Guest Meals and Activities\n\n\n\nAre you bringing someone with you to the conference? We have scheduled activities throughout the event outside of our delegate conference schedule. Individual meal tickets are available for purchase as well. The full breakdown for this can be found below. \n\n\n\n\nguest add-ons\n\n\n\n\nConference Justification Toolkit\n\n\n\nWe know it’s not always easy to step away from your day-to-day work or get approval to attend. That’s why we created an ARPA Conference Justification Toolkit to help you make the case to your supervisor or council so you can join us in the Rockies this October. \n\n\n\nInside the toolkit you’ll find a customizable justification letter to outline the benefits of attending\, a budget worksheet to calculate costs and show your return on investment\, and a summary of the top benefits of attending to strengthen your pitch. \n\n\n\nARPA Conference Justification Toolkit_2025Download the justification toolkit here!\n\n\n\nBook Your Accommodations!\n\n\n\nSpecial conference rates are available at the following locations. Room blocks at both hotels are available until September 21\, 2025\, or until sold out. Book early to secure your stay! \n\n\n\n\n\nFairmont Chateau Lake Louise\n\n\n\nReserve your stay via the reservation portal\, or call 1-800-230-8988 or 1-800-441-1414. Mention you’re attending the ARPA Conference to access the group rate. *Please note that new this year\, there is a 2 night minimum stay required when booking at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.  \n\n\n\n\nBook your stay\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Louise Inn\n\n\n\nBook your room via the reservation portal\, or call 403-522-3791 and mention “Alberta Recreation and Parks Association – October 2025” for the group rate. \n\n\n\n\nBook Your Stay\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Theme: Beyond the Backyard\n\n\n\nThe 2025 ARPA Conference & Energize Workshop invites participants to step Beyond the Backyard and explore how recreation and parks can inspire local tourism\, foster community pride\, and strengthen connections to the places we call home. \n\n\n\nParks\, trails\, and recreational spaces are more than just places to visit – they are catalysts for exploration\, connection\, and well-being. This year’s conference highlights how recreation and parks professionals can create meaningful local experiences\, from uncovering hidden gems and enhancing outdoor adventures to fostering cultural appreciation and environmental stewardship. Through innovative programming\, strategic partnerships\, sustainable development\, and community engagement\, we aim to spark new ideas and explore how local tourism can drive community vitality and growth. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we explore\, engage\, and celebrate the power of local tourism in shaping thriving\, resilient communities. Together\, let’s reimagine how recreation and parks can invite people to discover\, appreciate\, and invest in the incredible experiences waiting just beyond the backyard. \n\n\n\nExplore the Conference Program\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom exciting keynotes to panel discussions and special events\, the conference program offers something for everyone! Plan ahead and stay organized and engaged throughout the event by downloading the ARPA Conference App to access your schedule\, session info\, speaker bios\, venue maps\, and live updates. \n\n\n\n\nExplore the 2025 Conference Program!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet to Know the Keynotes!\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday Keynote: Doug Griffiths\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Griffiths\, author of 13 Ways to Kill Your Community\, will kick off Thursday evening with a fresh take on leadership\, growth\, and what it truly means to build resilient communities. \n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Keynote: Waneek Horn-Miller\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWaneek Horn-Miller\, Olympian and Indigenous rights advocate\, will take the stage Friday morning to share her remarkable journey from adversity to activism\, and how we can all be champions of change. \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship & Trade Show\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors! We are excited to launch our trade show and sponsorship opportunities are now available! \n\n\n\nWhy Sponsor?\n\n\n\n\nConnect with Key Decision-Makers\n\n\n\nMaximize Brand Exposure\n\n\n\nGain a Competitive Edge\n\n\n\nTailored Sponsorship Packages\n\n\n\n\nWe would also like to express our gratitude to our platinum sponsor\, TBD Architecture + Urban Planning\, and all of our event sponsors for their invaluable support in making this event possible.  \n\n\n\n\nTrade Show Registration\n\n\n\nSee sponsorship opportunities\n\n\n\n\nFor questions related to sponsorship\, contact Caleb Boorse at cboorse@arpaonline.ca  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMoments from past conferences\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 ARPA Conference | Community Connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurious what the programming looked like? Click below to view the full 2024 schedule. \n\n\n\n\n2024 conference program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 ARPA Conference | Inspiring Creativity and Community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurious what the programming looked like? Click below to view the full 2023 schedule. \n\n\n\n\n2023 conference program
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/2025annual-conference/
LOCATION:Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise\, 111 Lake Louise Drive\, Lake Louise\, AB\, T0L 1E0\, Canada
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