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:

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Many various downtown hotels available within walking distance of Gastown. www.tourismvancouver.com

Schedule of events:

Friday, September 3rd

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, September 4th

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.
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:

Judged Categories: 2010

Class 1     American Fifties
Class 2     55/56/57 Thunderbirds
Class 3     American 1960-1973
Class 4     European 1946-1967
Class 5     Classics European-Domestic (25-48)
Class 6     Motorcycles
Class 7     Muscle Cars
Class 8     Micro Cars

Featured Classes:

1.  Military Vehicles
2.  Vintage Race Cars pre-1974
3.  Woodies
4.  Hot Rods
5.  Antique Featured Car

Contact:

For more information please contact Laurel & Colin Gurnsey at 604-980-7429 or e-mail gurnsey@telus.net