What to wear:
This is an outdoor event and your dress should be comfortable and convenient for walking. Styles range from dressy to casual. Temperatures are often cool in the morning and evening with warm temperatures during the day. Therefore, wearing layers is recommended.
What to bring:
In order to have a more enjoyable day at the Steamworks Concours d'Elégance, please keep these items in mind:
comfortable walking shoes
camera
sun screen
hats
sweaters or jackets
sunglasses
wet ones or handy wipes
umbrella
Where to eat:
Steamworks Brewing Co. is located at the corner of the Water Street and Cordova Street. You can have a sit down leisurely lunch, snack or dinner with one of their house brewed beers or a glass of champagne or wine, or pick up a quick bite and a coffee or cold beverage from the Steamworks Grand Cafe.
Steamworks TransContinental is located in the historic Canadian Pacific Railway Station. Like the great trains stations of yesteryear, Steamworks at the Station caters to people from all walks of life. Whether you work a block away, study up the street, or live halfway around the world and are visiting Vancouver for the first time, come as you are, we have something on the menu for you! We pride ourselves not just on offering food that is tasty, hearty and served with flare, but providing unbeatable dining value. Enjoy a deluxe Steamworks burger amid majesty or try some new favorites such as butter chicken or tenderloin and stilton salad. Whether your palate leans towards the classic or the contemporary, our goal is simply to prepare great tasting food, friendly service and let the Station be the star.
Just down the street is the Pan Pacific Hotel with a range of cuisine, including: elegant dining in their Five Sales restaurant, Japanese cuisine at Misaki, and informal dining in their Cafe Pacifica. Or visit the Four Seasons for luxurious Vancouver dining experience in the infamous Chartwells Restaurant or their Garden Terrace for a more informal menu.
There are many other restaurants to choose from all along Water Street, depending on what type of cuisine you would like to experience.
Parking:
You will find parking available at the following lots in the area:
500 Cordova (under Harbor Center)
450 Cordova (Harbor Center)
600 Waterfront (Sea-bus Terminal)
601 Cordova
555 Cordova (Station East)
900 Cordova
777 Dunsmuir Street
535 Richards Street
150 West Pender
Accommodation:
Many various downtown hotels available within walking distance of Gastown. www.tourismvancouver.com
Schedule of events:
Friday, August 29th
6:00 pm – Cocktail reception held in the Steamworks Uber Lounge, 345 Water Street
Welcome for all participants, spouses and friends.
Registration packages will be distributed at check-in for judges and participants.
Saturday, August 30th
8:00 am - 9:00 am – Vehicles come in to the marshalling site at the Gassy Jack statue and are directed to their event location.
10:00 am - Judging Commences.
11-12 am – Ladies meet as a group in the Atrium of the Landing (where you were Friday night) to walk down to Hill’s Native Art for a visit with Tim Strang who will talk to us about Hill’s fabulous collection. Then those who wish can get together for lunch. No afternoon ladies’ event this year.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Ladies Only Event TBA
3:00 pm -- Awards Ceremony, Location TBA Friday Evening Light Refreshments and Hosted Bar to follow until 6:00 pm.
Cars may move off the street after the awards ceremony has been completed.
Rules of entry:
1) All cars must be pre-registered. Photographs must accompany each entry.
2) The Committee reserves the right to combine or divide classes depending on the number of entries accepted
3) The committee reserves the right to accept or deny any entry. All entrants will be notified of acceptance or denial
4) The committee will have the final decision on car classification
5) All cars must be in their assigned place by 9:30 a.m.; owner/exhibitor must remain by car during judging
Car categories:
Pre 1917
1920-1930 Domestic
1920-1930 Foreign
1931-1939 Foreign
1931-1942 Domestic
1946-1959 Foreign
1946-1961 Domestic
1960-1974 Foreign
Muscle Cars
Vintage Motorbikes
"100 Years of GM"
Contact:
For more information please contact Eli Gershkovitch at 604-689-9151 or by e-mail to eli@steamworks.com
or Laurel & Colin Gurnsey at 604-980-7429 |
