NEW FEATURES FOR 2009


 

BC Hydro Power Hour


Visit the BC Hydro booth during EPIC 2009 to join Team Power Smart for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games!

During BC Hydro "Power Hour" on Friday, May 8 at 1 pm and Sunday, May 10 at 11 am, join Team Power Smart at BC Hydro's booth and receive a special lighting gift from BC Hydro.

 

Toyota and Lexus Hybrid Ride and Drive


Looking for a cleaner, more efficient vehicle? Come view the complete line-up of Toyota and luxury Lexus hybrid cars right on the EPIC show floor. Get a sneak peek of upcoming Hybrid models not on the market yet including the all-new third generation Prius, the all-new Lexus RX450h and the Lexus HS250h. But don't just browse - get behind the wheel! Test drives of the new Toyota and Lexus hybrids will be offered all weekend long, so sit back and enjoy the ride.

 

EPIC is going Bluetooth!


Enable your portable devices to accept Bluetooth messaging on site, and receive up to the minute updates on stage presentation times, the EPIC floorplan, contesting, and more while you're cruising around the show. Visit the EPIC Information Booth on site to learn how your technology can work for you to give you the latest dish on what's going on at EPIC.

 

Bring Your E-Waste for Donation and Recycling


Get rid of your e-waste and save tonnes of toxins from landfills! FIDO will be collecting old cell phones, as well as food donations for The Vancouver Food Bank. The Electronic Recycling Association will be collecting laptops, computers and all other computer and electronic-related items for donation and recycling. ERA is a reuse company who will collect, fix and donate items to charities. They then recycle the old items if there is no possible reuse. You'll find a convenient drop-off for both e-waste and food donations at the front entrance to EPIC.

 

EPICurean Food Market


Modeled after a traditional Farmers' Market, the EPICurean Marketplace will feature artisan food producers from all over BC. Visitors will find all sorts of sustainable, local, gourmet delights and some special gifts ideas just in time for Mother's Day!

 

Workshop Stage


People come to EPIC to learn how to lead a more sustainable lifestyle - so come get educated and inspired in a comfortable, informal setting. The Workshop Stage will host a number of expert speakers covering a broad range of topics: from raising backyard chickens to preparing personal health plans.

 

EPIC Kids' FunZone


The EPIC Kids’ FunZone offers a cool interactive and interpretive series from Parks Canada and a learning atmosphere celebrating collaboration and environmental sustainability with games, arts and crafts, interpretive plays, and more.

The EPIC Kids' FunZone hosted by FUN Society

 

EPIC Spirits Tasting Lounge


Visit the EPIC Spirits Tasting Lounge to sample some of the best organic wine, beer and spirits on the market, and take in a "Sustainable Sips" mixology class. Ages 19+ only (ID required).



 

Salt Spring Coffee Tasting Lounge


Everyone loves a fantastic cup of coffee, so come enjoy a complimentary cup in the Salt Spring Coffee Tasting Lounge.
More on New for 2009:
Mother's Day, EPICurean Marketplace, EPIC Kid's FunZone, Contests, Promotions